GROOMING MOWERS - SGM Series - Models SGM 48-60-72-84
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Always keep a tractor speed adequate to ground conditions 2 to 5 mph (2-8 km/h). Reduce
speed in the case of hard or stony soils;
When increasing or decreasing mowing ground speed, use gear selection (not engine speed).
This will maintain the constant maximum blade speed necessary for a clean cut.
Choose a driving pattern that provides the maximum pass length and minimizes turning; Plan
your pattern to travel straight forward whenever possible
When working in the hills, if you can do "climbing" in the sense of the slope, in any case do not
work along the hillsides, making the steps from top to bottom to reduce the terrace Where pos-
sible always try to «work up» the slope. If this is not possible avoid hoeing along the contours of
the hill and hoe up and down the slope to avoid a terracing effect;
Enter new areas carefully. Cut grass higher at first, allowing mower to clear hidden objects;
Periodically check for foreign objects wrapped around the blades and/or rotor blades and re-
move them, after disengaging PTO, turning off tractor engine, and removing ignition key;
If the blades strike a foreign object, stop operating immediately, idle the engine speed and dis-
engage the PTO. Wait for stopping of all rotating parts, then raise the implement and proceed to
removing possible objects or debris, after stopped the tractor, set the parking brake, stopped
engine and removed the ignition key. Make sure rotor and blades are in good condition before
restarting operation. Repair any damages immediately;
If at any time the mower should jam, causing belt slippage for over two seconds, follow these steps:
Bring the equipment into a previously cut area, allowing mower to clear accumulated material;
Continue running for 2-3 minutes, allowing pulleys to cool. Stopping the mower in contact with a
very hot pulley will bake and ruin belt.
Typical problems that may occur operating the mower are described into Troubleshooting section,
together with their solutions.
During operation, the machine can throw material at very high speed from the back, which could
result in personal or property damage. Pick up all rocks and other debris before mowing. Prevent
people and animals to approach the operational area.
When working on uneven terrain, observe following precautions:
Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on slopes and rough terrain;
Use rear wheel weights, front tractor weights, and/or tire ballast to improve stability in extreme-
ly uneven terrain;
Develop a safe working pattern suitable for the ground profile;
Pass diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to prevent hanging up the tractor and
implement;
Operate the implement up and down steep slopes, DO NOT operate across steep slopes, to
pre-vent the tractor from tipping;
Do not stop, start, or change directions suddenly on slopes;
Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during operation.
IMPORTANT
An anti-scalping roller is highly recommended for uneven terrains. The roller allows the front part
of the mower to ride over the mounds, helping to keep the mower from scratching the ground and
the blades from scalping the terrain.
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