Servis-Rhino TURF FLEX P/N 00763618C - Manual (Page 90)

Operation Section 4-2 Turf Flex 08-01
OPERATION
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OPERA
TION
The safe operation of this machine is the responsibility of the operator. The operator should be familiar with the
mower and tractor and all safety practices before starting operation. This mower is designed for lawn or grass
mowing. It is not designed for rough conditions or heavy weed mowing. It is equipped with suction type blades for
best results in lawn mowing.
Always operate tractor PTO at 540 rpm.
This section provides information for attaching mower to tractor and preparing it for field operation. Review this
data prior to tractor hookup and operation.
TRACTOR PREPARATION
Wheel Treads
Tractor wheel tread spacing should be increased when working on inclines or rough ground to reduce the
possibility of tipping.
WARNING! Do not get between Tractor and Mower when engine is running!
DANGER! NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE, RIDE ON, OR COME CLOSE TO MOWER OR
TRACTOR. Usually, 15-16 year-old children who are mature and responsible can operate the
mower with reasonable safety if they have read Operator's Manual, been trained in safe
operation of the machine, and are physically large and strong enough to
reach and operate controls easily.
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Place a 1" washer (1) under the top lip of the Clevis hitch. Add enough 1" spacer washers (2) between the bottom
of drawbar and the bottom lip of the Clevis to fill the open space. Install a 1" grade 5 or 8 bolt (5" long). Install a
locknut (3) onto the bolt beneath the Clevis and tighten the 1" locknut & bolt securely. See Figure 1.
ATTACHING CUTTER TO TRACTOR
WARNING! Never hitch or unhitch without using the Tongue Jack. The Tongue is very heavy, and attempted
lifting can cause strains and crushing injury should the Tongue fall suddenly and unexpectedly.
Use the Jack only for lifting the Mower. Overloading the Jack can cause failure with possible
serious bodily injury or even death.
Use the Tongue Jack to either hitch or unhitch the mower. Be sure the Wheels are properly blocked to avoid
rolling.
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2
14" - 540 RPM
Tractor Power
Take Off
FIGURE 1
Tongue Jack
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