SECTION 4 – SXM54, SXM60 MOWER DECK
4-7
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
The safe operation of the Tractor and Mower is
the responsibility of the operator. The operator
MUST be familiar with tractor and mower
controls, how they work, and all Safety
Precautions BEFORE starting operation. This
mower is designed to be mounted on applicable
tractors as a finish cut mower.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid damage to the mower,
re-torque ALL fastening hardware, including
blade and spindle pulley retaining nuts, after the
first hour of mowing operation. See page 4-26 for
blade servicing information.
CAUTION
Inspect the mowing blade retainer bolts and
spindle nuts daily, or whenever a blade has
been removed.
TIPS FOR EFFICIENT MOWING
Blade sharpness affects the appearance of the
mowed lawn. A dull or damaged blade will cause
grass to appear torn or beaten off, rather than
cut cleanly. Mowing blades should be checked
regularly and kept sharp to insure the best lawn
appearance.
Tractor engine speed while mowing should be at
maximum rated RPM. This will insure proper
blade speed for effective cutting and discharge of
grass clippings.
Travel speed greatly effects mowing
performance. The operator must use his own
best judgement for the ground speed required for
encountered mowing conditions. Always use a
lower tractor transmission speed for slower
mowing, rather than lowering engine RPM.
WARNING
Do not permit anyone but the operator to ride
on the tractor or mower. There is no safe
place on this equipment for passengers.
Mow often! Do not wait for the grass to get too
tall. Short grass clippings will disperse better and
deteriorate faster.
CAUTION
Clear the area of all visible debris before
beginning mowing operations.
Mowing areas with tall grass or weeds may
require cutting at 10 cm (maximum) height of cut.
After mowing once, recut the entire area with the
mower reset to the desired final height of cut.
WARNING
Always keep mower discharge directed away
from people or animals, which could be
injured, and away from objects that could be
damaged, by debris thrown by the mower
blades.
The gauge wheels on either side of the front of
the mowing deck serve as convenient mowing
guides. When mowing, position the mower so the
gauge wheel overlaps the edge of the strip
previously cut. This will assure full mowing
coverage.
CAUTION
Mow only during daylight hours, or when the
area is well lit artificially.
When transporting, always disengage the power
to the mower.
WARNING
To avoid the possibility of injury from flying
debris, never operate the mower in the raised
transport position.
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