PREPARTION
l Never operate the tractor and mower until you have read and completely understand
this manual, the Tractor Operator’s Manual, and each of the safety messages found on
the safety signs on the tractor and mower.
l Personal protection equipment including hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves are
recommended during assembly, installation, operation, adjustment, maintenance, repairing,
removal, or moving the implement. Do not allow long hair, loose fitting clothing, or jewelry to be
around equipment.
l PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS!
Tractors with or without mowers attached can often be noisy enough to cause permanent, partial
hearing loss. We recommend that you wear hearing protection on a full-time basis if the noise in
the operator’s position exceeds 80 db. Noise over 80 db on a long-term basis can cause severe
hearing loss. Noise over 90 db adjacent to the operator over a long-term basis may cause
permanent, total hearing loss. NOTE: Hearing loss from loud noise (from tractors, chain saws,
radios, and other such sources close to the ear) is cumulative over a lifetime without hope of
natural recovery.
l Operate the mower only with a tractor equipped with an approved Roll-Over-Protective System
(ROPS). Always wear your seat belt. Serious injury of even death could result from falling off the
tractor — particularly during a turnover when the operator could be pinned under the ROPS or the
tractor.
l Clear area to be cut of stones, branches or other debris that might be thrown, causing injury or
damage.
l Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
l Ensure mower is properly mounted, adjusted and in good operating condition.
l Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs are properly installed and in good condition.
STARTING AND STOPPING SAFETY
l Check the tractor master shield over the PTO stub shaft. Make sure it is in good condition and
fastened securely to the tractor. Purchase a new shield if old shield is damaged or missing.
l All tractors that are not equipped with a “live” power takeoff (PTO) need to be equipped with an
over-running PTO clutch. These are available through most farm equipment stores. NOTE: The
addition of an over-running PTO clutch may change the length of the PTO driveline required. Pay
extra attention to the instructions on the PTO driveline Installation. Be sure that the driveline
system guarding is adequate.
l Mower operating power is supplied from tractor PTO. Refer to your tractor manual for PTO
engagement and disengagement instructions. Know how to stop tractor and mower quickly in case
of an emergency.
l When engaging PTO, the engine RPM should always be at idle speed. Once engaged and ready
to start cutting, raise PTO speed to 540 RPM and maintain throughout cutting operation.
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