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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When I am replacing gear oil, how much should I add?
R. When replacing gear oil, fill from the lower-middle fitting and when oil begins to come
out, the box is full.
Lower-Middle Fitting
Q. Are there any advantages to reversing cutter drum rotation?
R. Whether or not reversing cutter drum is advantageous depends on the application. In
most mowers (excluding the Roadsider), normal rotation is a reverse rotation. This
means that the cutter drum rotates in a fashion that would throw grass or clippings to-
wards the tractor. The only advantage to reversing rotation would be if you are mowing
in industrial applications such as along freeways, in places with large amounts of debris
(i.e. plastic, metal, rocks), or using a front mount application or a Roadsider. There are
typically no advantages as far as the grade of cut you will get, but rather safety ad-
vantages as stated above.
Q. How do I reverse cutter drum rotation?
R. To reverse cutter drum rotation, simply un-mount the gearbox from its current position,
remove the safety cover from the other shaft of the gearbox and rotate the gearbox so
that the previously covered shaft is the one that will be driven by the PTO. Install the
safety covers and it is ready to go. Note: Scoop knives must be rotated to accommo-
date for a reversed cutter drum rotation.
Q. How do I replace my knives?
R. Replacing the knives may vary depending on your model of mower/shredder. See the
Adjustments/Maintenance section for detailed information.
Q. When connecting my PTO shaft, can I put it on either way or should a specific side go
to the mower/shredder and the other to the tractor?
R. The PTO shafts for these mowers/shredders are side specific. The tube half of the
PTO shaft goes to the mower/shredder and the bar half of the PTO shaft goes to the
tractor.
500 Series
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