OPERATION
XH1500/XH1000 06-24 Operation Section 4-35
OPERATION
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If a material blockage occurs in the inlet or discharge areas of the mower, SHUT DOWN
TRACTOR ENGINE, disengage the PTO and wait for all rotating motion to stop. Place the
tractor in park position, engage the parking brake and remove the key before leaving the op-
erator’s seat. Clear the blockage before proceeding with mowing. Be sure to keep feet and
hands clear of the mower blades. If you raise the mower or mower wing to access the block-
age, engage the wing lock up latch and securely block up the mower before placing any parts
of the body underneath the mower.
Avoid mowing in reverse direction when possible. Check to make sure there are no persons
behind the mower and use extreme care when maneuvering in reverse. Mow only at a slow
ground speed where you can safely operate and control the tractor and mower. Never mow
an area that you have not inspected and removed debris or foreign material.
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Follow these guidelines to reduce the risk of equipment and grass
fires while operating, servicing, and repairing the Mower and
Tractor:
• Equip the Tractor with a fire extinguisher in an accessible location.
• Do Not operate the Mower on a Tractor with an under-frame exhaust.
• Do Not smoke or have an open flame near the Mower and Tractor.
• Do Not drive into burning debris or freshly burnt areas.
• Ensure slip clutches are properly adjusted to prevent excessive slippage and
plate heating.
• Never allow clippings or debris to collect near drivelines, slip clutches, and gear-
boxes. Periodically shut down the Tractor and Mower and clean clippings and
collected debris from the mower deck.
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Mow only in conditions where you have clear visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial
lighting. Never mow in darkness or foggy conditions where you cannot clearly see at least 100
feet (30 m) in front and to the sides of the tractor and mower. Make sure that you can clearly
see and identify passersby, steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power
lines, debris and foreign objects. If you are unable to clearly see these types of items
discontinue mowing.
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Never raise the mower entirely while the blades are turning. If the mower must be raised higher than 12” from
ground level, disengage the tractor PTO and wait for all mower rotation to come to a complete stop before
proceeding to raise the mower. NEVER raise the mower wings while the blades are turning.
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