Tiger Mowers SIDE FLAIL ASEMBLIES JD 5085M-105M - Manual (Page 62)

OPERATION
Side and Rear Flail Operation Section 3-10
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OPERA
TION
6.1 Roller Height Adjustment
1. The mower’s cutting height is set by
positioning the roller assembly for each
mower section. Each section must be set at
the same height to ensure an even cut
across the entire width of the mower.
2. Place the tractor and mower on a level
surface and completely lower the mower to
the ground.
3. Shut down the tractor, place the transmission
in park, and set the parking brake before
dismounting.
4. One section at a time, place lifting device
(scissors jack or hydraulic jack) under center
of cutter housing.
5. Remove hex nuts, washers and carriage
bolts from brackets at each end of roller.
Make certain that roller bracket is free to
move once the fasteners are removed. A
stuck roller could drop unexpectedly and
cause injury.
6. For Standard Duty flails, use lifting device to
reposition cutter housing to desired cutting
height. Align bracket holes with cutter
housing, then reinstall hardware.
7. For Heavy Duty flails, loosen the Adjustment
rod lock nut and adjust height by turning the
Adjustment Rod. Retighten the Adjustment
rod lock nut and then reinstall hardware.
8. Lower cutter housing to the ground and
remove lifting device.
6. SETTING THE MOWER
Properly setting the cutting height is essential for efficient and safe operation. A properly set mower will make
a more uniform cut, distribute clippings more evenly, require minimal tractor work, and follow the contour of
uneven terrain. NOTE: Avoid very low cutting heights, striking the ground with the blades gives the most
damaging shock loads and will cause damage to the mower and drive. Blades contacting the ground may
cause objects to be thrown out from under the mower deck. Always avoid operating the mower at a height
which causes the blades to contact the ground. OPS-U- 0010
Never work under the Implement, the framework, or any lifted
component unless the Implement is securely supported or blocked up
to prevent sudden or inadvertent falling which could cause serious
injury or even death.
(SG-14)
Standard Duty
Heavy Duty