OPERATION
FX-520 06/16 Operation Section 4-39
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OPERATION
When you get to the end of a pass, slightly raise the
mower (2-4”) before turning. 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.
When turning, the angle between the tractor and
mower should not be so great that a clattering of
the U-joints occurs. Sharp turns can cause
premature failure of the joints and place pressure
on the tractor PTO shaft and could cause extensive
mechanical damage to the mower and tractor.
If the mower is operated in conditions that require frequent sharp turning, the mower should be equipped with
a Constant Velocity driveline. CV joints enable the tractor PTO shaft and mower driveline to be angled safely
up to 80 degrees with no damage to the mower or driveline.
Stay alert and watch for trees, power lines, posts, signs, and all other overhead and ground obstructions while
you are mowing. Use extreme care to avoid hitting these types of obstructions.
When mowing across uneven areas such as road shoulders, ditch edges, and other uneven terrain, position
mower so that one support wheel is near the highest point to prevent blades from cutting into gravel or dirt
which can cause rapid blade wear and extremely severe shock loads on the drivetrain resulting in rapid wear
or damage to these components. Blades contacting the ground may cause objects to be thrown out from under
the mower deck. Always avoid operating the mower at a height or position which may cause the blades to
contact the ground. Cutting into the berm or edge of the ditch will cause abnormal and accelerated blade wear
and possible blade component failure.
Do not let the Blades turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any
reason, including clearance or for turning. Raising the Mower deck
exposes the Cutting Blades which creates a potentially serious hazard
and could cause serious injury or even death from objects thrown from
the Blades.
(SRM-07)
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