6. Put the raising/lowering activation switch (3) in the LOWER position.
7. Push the cross-cut button (9) to activate the lower mowing units/cross-cut option.
8. Operate the raising/lowering switches:
a) Push the right hand switch (6) forwards to lower the right hand mowing unit.
b) Push the middle switch (7) forwards to lower the middle mowing unit.
c) Push the left hand switch (8) forwards to lower the left hand mowing unit.
NOTICE Push all three switches at the same time to lower all the mowing units together.
7.3.3 Raising the mowing units
Park the machine in a safe location.
Refer to Description on page 16 and Command arm on page 21 for the location of the levers and switches.
To raise all mowing units at the same time:
1. Place the hand throttle in the FULL SPEED position.
2. Push the cross-cut button (9) to activate the lower mowing units/cross-cut option.
All mowing units will raise and stop the cylinders will stop.
The mowing units will raise until you release the cross-cut button (9) or when they reach the highest point.
To raise individual mowing units:
3. Put the raising/lowering activation switch (3) in the RAISE position.
4. Operate the raising/lowering switches:
a) Push the right hand switch (6) forwards to lower the right hand mowing unit.
b) Push the middle switch (7) forwards to lower the middle mowing unit.
c) Push the left hand switch (8) forwards to lower the left hand mowing unit.
5. Lock the mowing units by rotating the locking lever (7) clockwise.
7.3.4 Cross cut option
By operating the cross cut button the mowing units will raise momentarily and lower again quickly. All mowing units of
which the matching switch is pushed forwards will raise or lower whenever the button has been activated.
NOTICE Refer to Command arm on page 21 for the location of the cross cut button.
1. Press the cross-cut button (9) briefly to raise the mowing units 30 cm.
2. Hold the cross-cut button to raise de mowing units completely.
3. Press the button again to lower the units from any position.
NOTICE The cross-cut button can be useful when you quickly need to raise the mowing units in order to drive
in reverse or turn around.
7.3.5 Adjusting the cutting height
CAUTION!
• Always wear protective gloves when performing a service function on or near a mowing unit. Severe injury
can result from contact with sharp cutting edges.
• When a cutting cylinder is rotated by hand it is possible that the other cutting cylinders will also rotate.
Before you begin: Park the machine in a safe location. Turn off the cutting cylinders, turn off the engine, and remove the
ignition key.
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