Mahindra BFMXTV60 - Recommended Mowing Practices and Tips

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OPERATION
BREAKINGINTHEBELT
Setthevehicleparkingbrakeandchockthewheels.
While the engine is running, slowly engage blade
control.
Inasafeenvironment,(i.e.nochildrenorpets)allow
blades to rotate and engine to idle for 5 minutes,
breakinginthebeltforalongerlife.
Stoptheaccessory.
STOPPINGTHEENGINE
Makesurethetowvehicleparkingbrakeisset.
Disengagethecuttingblades.
Reduceenginetoidlespeedandallowenginetorun
momentarilyforcooling.
Turnthekeytothe’’OFF’’position.
STARTINGTOCUT
Adjustthe cutting height using the height adjustment
knobonthecontrolbox.
Double check secure coupling of accessory to the
vehiclevehicle.
Always follow the starting the engine instructions on
thepreviouspage,startthemowerengine.
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Engage the blades following the instructions on the
previouspages.
Startmowingataslowtravelingspeed.
STOPPINGTHECUTTINGSESSION
Bringtowvehicletoacompletestop,settheparking
brakeanddisengageblades.
Turnkeyswitchtothe“OFF”position.
Alwaysremembertoremovekeystoavoidaccidental
startupsandirresponsibleuse.
SUGGESTEDMOWINGPRACTICES
Maintaincorrectenginespeed.
Afterthefirst50feetofcutting:
 Stopworkinganddisengagetheelectricclutch.
 Checkcuttingheightandiftheaccessoryislevel
tomakesureitisproperlyadjusted.
Optimumgroundspeed:
 It depends on the density of the materials being
cutandtheterrain.
 Mowingshouldbestartedwithtowvehicleinlow
gear and increased only as safe mowing
conditions permit. This speed should not
exceed5mi/h(8km/h).
Theaveragelawnshouldbecuttoapproximately2.5”
duringthecoolseasonandtoover 3” duringthehot
months.
Forahealthierlawnandbetteraesthetics, your lawn
shouldbemowedoftenandaftermoderategrowth.
When cutting high or dense grass areas, go slowly.
Some areas may need to be mowed twice. The
second cut should be at 90 degrees to the first, if
possible.
Do not attempt to cut areas that the tow vehicle
cannot maneuver through and/or slopes that you do
notfeelcomfortableriding.
TRANSPORTINGTHEACCESSORY
Stoptheaccessory.
Liftthemowerdecktoitshighestposition.
See ‘’Transportation’’ section to move the accessory
inasecureway.
BREAKINGINTHEBELTANDOPERATINGINTHEFIELD