Offset Mowers 22 Trailblazer Attachments, LLC
February 2019 423-405-5150
The following safety instructions are provided to
help prevent injury or limit equipment damage.
Carry a re extinguisher on the tractor at all times to
extinguish possible res encountered.
Do not operate the offset mower on a tractor with an
under-frame exhaust.
Before turning, slightly raise the mower off the
ground.
After the mower is hydraulically disengaged, the
motor can free-wheel for several minutes. Stay clear
of the blades until they come to complete stop.
Large, dense, or wet vegetation may need to be cut
in two or more passes to achieve a uniform cut.
Stay alert and watch for trees, low hanging limbs,
power lines, and other overhead obstacles as well
as solid ground objects.
Avoid cutting in reverse.
5.3 Tractor Requirements
Tractor Owner/Operator Manual
Always refer to the tractor owner’s manual to
ensure compatibility and maximum safety.
The tractor used to operate the offset mower must
have the power capacity to lift, push, and hydraulically
operate the offset mower.
Depending on the model the tractor will need either
9 to 14 gpm of oil ow
15 to 20 gpm of oil ow
The recommended tractor is a 3000 pound tractor with
rear ballast (such as a mower deck) to offset the weight
on the front of the tractor. Also, recommended is tractor
tires that are “lled” or solid to prevent puncture from
brush.
This unit WILL NOT work on a skid steer
machine.
Using the mower on a skid steer will void the
warranty and have potential for serious injury to the
user or bystanders.
Operating the offset mower with a tractor that does not
meet the following requirements may cause tractor or
offset mower damage and be a potential danger to the
operator and passersby.
Always review the “controls” section of the tractor
operator’s manual to be familiar with the location,
settings, and function of the tractor controls. Be
familiar with all controls before using this equipment.
• Approved Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
or ROPS cab and seat belt.
• Tractor Safety Devices; Slow Moving Vehicle
(SMV) emblem, lighting.
5.4 Attaching to Tractor
Use caution when connecting the offset mower to the
tractor. The offset mower should be securely resting at
ground level or setting on blocks. Keep hands and feet
from under the deck and clear of pinch points between
the tractor hitch arms and offset mower hitch pins.
Crush Hazard
Crush hazard between loader’s quick
attachment plate and mower. Do not allow
anyone to stand between the loader and
implement during hook-up operations.
1. Connect the mower to the loader arms.
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