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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - Continued
REAR LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT
1, Lower the mower by pushing the hydraulic
control lever forward with the engine shut off.
2. Select the correct clevis pin position for the
height of cut desired and pin the link rod.
3. Loosen the jam nut (1) on the rod and block.
Using a pin, or similar tool, punch through one of
the holes in the rod, adjust the link rod so the
rear gauge wheels are 118 off the ground.
Tighten the jam nut against the block.
UNEVEN TERRAIN
Pre-plan mowing over uneven terrain so the
grass will be dry, minimizing wheel slippage and
spinning which will damage the turf.
WARNING: TO AVOID LOSS OF
CONTROL, AND TO PREVENT
OVERTURNING THE TRACTOR AND MOWER,
ALWAYS MOW UP AND DOWN SLOPES,
NEVER ACROSS. DO NOT OPERATE ON
STEEP SLOPES.
Pass diagonally through sharp dips. Avoid sharp
drop-offs completely to prevent “hanging-up” the
tractor and mower.
WARNING: INSTALL TRACTOR WHEEL
WEIGHTS TO INCREASE STABILITY WHEN
OPERATING ON SLOPES. CONSULT YOUR
SHIBAURA DEALER ON BALLAST/NC
REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR EQUIPMENT
CAUTION: KEEP THE TRACTOR IN
GEAR WHEN TRAVELING DOWNHILL.
Before mowing, check the area to determine the
best procedure. Consider the grass type and
height and the type of uneven terrain on which
the mowing is to take place.
DANGER: ALWAYS USE AN
APPROVED ROLL OVER PROTECTIVE
STRUCTURE (ROPS) AND SEAT BELT FOR
SAFE OPERATION. OVERTURNING A
TRACTOR WITHOUT A ROPS CAN RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. IF YOUR
TRACTOR IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A ROPS
AND SEAT BELT SEE YOUR SHIBAURA
DEALER.
WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR THE SEAT
BELT ON ROPS EQUIPPED TRACTORS. DO
NOT USE A SEAT BELT IF THE TRACTOR
ROPS HAS BEEN REMOVED.
Avoid sudden starts and stops while traveling up
or down hill and slow the ground speed while
turning.
GRASS DISCHARGE
This mower deck has been designed to provide
maximum air flow for an even discharge of grass
clippings. When mowing tall or lush grasses,
select a lower tractor transmission speed or
reduce the width of cut for the best discharge
efficiency.
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