MASSEY FERGUSON 2800 Series - Operation; General Operation and Mower Installation

Operation.
GENERAL
Before operating this tractor for the first time, the owner
should operate in an open area without mowing, to
become accustomed to the unit. The right side of the
mower can be used to trim close to objects. Be sure to
read all information in the Safety and Operation sections
before attempting to operate this tractor and mower.
AwARNING - SLOPE OPERATION
Never operate on slopes greater than 30 percent
(16.7°) which is a rise of three feet vertically in 10 feet
horizontaliy. When operating on slopes that are
greater than 15 percent (8.5°) but less than 30 percent
use front counterweights and rear wheel weights (see
your dealer). Select slow ground speed before driving
onto siope. In addition to front and rear weights, use
extra caution when operating on siopes with rear-
mounted grass catcher. Mow UP and DOWN the siope,
never across the face, use caution when changing
directions and DO NOT START OR STOP ON SLOPE.
^WARNING
Never aiiow passengers to ride on the unit.
A CAUTION
Towing the tractor wili cause transmission dam¬
age. Do not use another vehicle to push or pull
tractor.
^WARNING
The interlock safety switches are for your safety.
Do not attempt to bypass them.
^WARNING
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine and
mower free of grass, leaves and excess grease.
^CAUTION
Do not attempt to move the ground speed con¬
trol lever when the parking brake is engaged or
the service brakes are being applied. Equipment
damage will occur. _
MOWER INSTALLATION
A WARNING
It will be necessary to start the engine to raise or
lower the lift cable. Before starting the engine,
always seat yourself in the operator’s position.
Before leaving the operator’s position, stop
engine and remove key. Do not engage PTO untii
mower is completely installed and operator is
seated.
NOTE: Perform mower installation on a hard, level sur¬
face such as a concrete floor.
Refer to figure 4.
1. Park the tractor to die right of the mower and turn the
tractor front wheels fully to the right.
2. Make sure the front idler pulley (L) is installed in top
mounting tab for mower installation. Bottom mounting
tab is used for snowthrower operation.
3. Start the engine. With ground speed control lever in
NEUTRAL, release the clutch/brake pedal. Push the
lift lever forward to lower the cable. Shut off the
engine.
4. Reach under the tractor to grasp the lift cable and
pull it straight down. The lift cable will not lower with¬
out weight on it.
5. Slide the mower under the tractor, then turn the front
wheels to face straight ahead. Use the lift cable pin
and spring clip to attach the tractor lift cable clevis
(F,) to the mower lift anchor (E). Use the lower hole
on top lift cable clevis (not shown) for a higher trans¬
port position.
6. Start the engine and raise the mower halfway using
the lift lever. Be sure to shut off tractor engine before
leaving the seat.
7. Lift the front of the mower and attach the mower hitch
arms (I) to the tractor hitch (J) using two pins and
safety clips. Install the pins from the outside. It is eas¬
ier to install the left-hand pin first.
8. Lower the mower fully using the lift lever.
9. Push the belt tensioning lever (C) fully down and for¬
ward.
10. Raise the tractor seat to gain access to the PTO pul¬
ley.
11. Install the mower drive belt on the mower pulley and
tractor pulleys.The belt must be seated in the inner
groove of the drive pulley (B). Make sure that flat side
of the belt contacts the front idler pulley (L).
12. Pull the belt tensioning lever (C) fully back and up to
put tension on the mower drive belt.
13. When installing belt, the rear edge of the idler bracket
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