Replace safety sign immediately if it become damaged, torn, or illegible.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The Finish Mower is designed to be used on a tractor with a standard category 1
three-point hitch. Using excessive power will shorten the life of the drive train components.
CONNECTING TO TRACTOR
Park the mower and tractor on a level dry area free of debris and foreign objects.
1. Slowly back the tractor up to the mower.
2. Adjust the three-point arms to align with the mower lift pins.
3. Stop the tractor, set the parking brake and remove the ignition key before mounting.
4. With the engine on the tractor shut off, attach the PTO shaft. Both ends of the PTO have a standard 6-spline
end with a spring-loaded locking collar.
Turn the round collar at the ends of the PTO clockwise to slide onto the spline shafts. Always check to see
that both ends of the PTO shaft are securely attached every time the mower is used. This should always be
done with the tractor engine shut off. Attach the safety chains supplied with the PTO shaft, allowing sufficient
slack for the driveline during turns and operation.
NOTE: At least one third of the telescoping length of the PTO should overlap when the mower is in operation.
5. Attach the top link on the tractor to the link pin assembled in the upper lift pin bracket . Adjust the turnbuckle
on the tractor top link so that the upper lift bracket hangs straight down with the tractor and mower both on
level ground.
FIELD USE PREPARATION
1. Park the machine on hard level ground with the mower slightly raised.
2. Adjust the sway blocks or chains on the tractor so the mower is centered between the
rear wheels.
3. Adjust the three-point arms to level the mower side to side.
4. Adjust the turnbuckle on the top of the three-point hitch arms to level the mower front and back.
5. Adjust the cutting height using the wheel spacers on the wheel yokes. The spacers should be set at the
same height on all four wheels.
6. Check the oil level in the gearbox and add as required.
7. Grease spindle assembly, wheel bearings, wheel pivots and the PTO shaft.
8. Check tightness of belts, bolts and other hardware.
9. Check blades to see if they are damaged. Sharpen or replace blades if necessary. Check that blade bolts
are tight.
10. Clear the working area of foreign objects and check that all bystanders are standing clear before starting.
11. Start the tractor with the mower resting on the ground on all four wheels.
12. Slowly engage the PTO and bring the PTO speed up to 540 rpm for cutting.
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