Woods Equipment RDC54, RD60, RD72 User Manual

HERITAGE

REAR DISCHARGE

MOWER

RDC54

RD60 RD72

MAN0260

Rev. 1/13/2006

Tested. Proven. Unbeatable.

TO THE DEALER:

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

WARNING

DANGER

NOTE

Assembly and proper installation of this product is the responsibility of the Woods and safety rules. Make sure all items on the Dealer’s Pre-Delivery and Delivery Check Lists in the Operator’s Manual are completed before releasing equipment to the owner.

The dealer must complete the Product Registration included with the Operator’s Manual. The customer must sign the registration which certifies that all Dealer Check List items have been completed. The dealer is to return the prepaid postage portion to Woods, give one copy to the customer, and retain one copy. Failure to complete and return this

card does not diminish customer’s warranty rights.

TO THE OWNER:

Read this manual before operating your Woods equipment. The information presented will prepare you to do a better and safer job. Keep this manual handy for ready reference. Require all operators to read this manual carefully and become acquainted with all adjustment and operating procedures before attempting to operate. Replacement manuals can be obtained from your dealer. To locate your nearest dealer, check the Dealer Locator at www.WoodsEquipment.com, or in the United States and Canada call 1-800-319-6637.

The equipment you have purchased has been carefully engineered and manufactured to provide dependable and satisfactory use. Like all mechanical products, it will require cleaning and upkeep. Lubricate the unit as specified. Observe all safety information in this manual and safety decals on the equipment.

For service, your authorized Woods dealer has trained mechanics, genuine Woods service parts, and the necessary tools and equipment to handle all your needs.

Use only genuine Woods service parts. Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet standards required for safe and satisfactory operation. Record the model number and serial number of your equipment in the spaces provided:

dealer. Read manual instructions

Model: _______________________________ Date of Purchase: _____________________

Serial Number: (see Safety Decal section for location) ____________________________________

Provide this information to your dealer to obtain correct repair parts.

Throughout this manual, the term IMPORTANT is used to indicate that failure to observe can cause damage to equipment. The terms CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER are used in conjunction with the Safety-Alert Symbol (a triangle with an exclamation mark) to indicate the degree of hazard for items of personal safety.

This Safety-Alert Symbol indicates a hazard and means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates that failure to observe can cause damage to equipment.

IMPORTANT

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTE

Introduction

Indicates helpful information.

Gen’l (Rev. 5/23/2005)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INSIDE FRONT COVER

SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

SAFETY DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

OWNER SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

DEALER SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

DEALER CHECK LISTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

PARTS LISTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

BOLT TORQUE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

BOLT SIZE CHART & ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

REPLACEMENT PARTS WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

PRODUCT WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INSIDE BACK COVER

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Introduction 1

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL RDC54 RD60 RD72

3-Point Hitch Limited Cat. 1 Cat. 1 Cat. 1

Cutting Width 54" 60" 72"

Cutting Height Range 1" - 4-1/2" 1" - 4-1/2" 1" - 4-1/2"

Operating Weight with Chain Shielding 417 lbs. 521 lbs. 624 lbs.

Blade Speed (feet per minute) 16,200 18,000 18,100

Blade Spindles 3 3 3

Number of Blades 3 3 3

Universal Drive Series ASAE Cat. 3 ASAE Cat. 3 ASAE Cat. 3

Caster Wheels 3.5 x 4 x 10 3.5 x 4 x 10 3.5 x 4 x 10

Tractor PTO Speed RPM 540 540 540

Recommended Maximum Tractor Horsepower 15-25 25-35 25-35

Mower Frame Thickness 10 GA 8 GA 8 GA

GENERAL INFORMATION

The purpose of this manual is to assist you in operating and maintaining your mower. Read it carefully. It furnishes information and instructions that will help you achieve years of dependable performance. These instructions have been compiled from extensive field experience and engineering data. Some information may be general in nature, due to unknown and varying operating conditions. However, through experience and these instructions, you should be able to develop procedures suitable to your particular situation.

WARNING

■ Some illustrations in this manual show the

mower with safety shields removed to provide a better view. The mower should never be operated with any safety shielding removed.

The illustrations and data used in this manual were current at the time of printing. However, due to possible inline production changes, your machine may vary slightly in detail. We reserve the right to redesign and change the machines as may be necessary without notification.

Throughout this manual, references are made to right and left directions. These are determined by standing behind the tractor facing the direction of forward travel.

2 Introduction

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AFETY RULE

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by an operator’s single careless act.

In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, judgement, and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.

It has been said “The best safety device is an informed, careful operator.” We ask you to be that kind of operator.

TRAINING

 Safety instructions are important! Read all attachment and power unit manuals; follow all safety rules and safety decal information. (Replacement manuals and safety decals are available from your dealer. To locate your nearest dealer, check the Dealer Locator at www.WoodsEquipment.com, or in the United States and Canada call 1-800-319-

6637.) Failure to follow instructions or safety rules can result in serious injury or death.

 Know your controls and how to stop engine and attachment quickly in an emergency.

 If you do not understand any part of this manual and need assistance, see your dealer.

 Operators must be instructed in and be capable of the safe operation of the equipment, its attachments, and all controls. Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment without proper instructions.

 Never allow children or untrained persons to operate equipment.

PREPARATION

 Check that all hardware is properly installed. Always tighten to torque chart specifications unless instructed otherwise in this manual.

 Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head; and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.

 Make sure attachment is properly secured, adjusted, and in good operating condition.

 Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO spline groove.

 Make sure driveline shield tether chains are attached to the tractor and equipment as shown in this manual. Replace if damaged or broken. Check that driveline guards rotate freely on driveline before putting equipment into service.

 Before starting power unit, check all equipment driveline guards for damage. Replace any damaged guards. Make sure all guards rotate freely on all drivelines. If guards do not rotate freely on drivelines, repair and replace bearings before putting equipment into service.

 Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely fastened. Falling off power unit can result in death from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable ROPS systems in “locked up” position at all times.

 Remove accumulated debris from this equipment, power unit, and engine to avoid fire hazard.

 Make sure all safety decals are installed. Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for location.)

 Make sure shields and guards are properly installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.

 A minimum 25% of tractor and equipment weight must be on the tractor front wheels when attachments are in transport position. Without this weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal injury or death. The weight may be attained with a loader. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not estimate.

OPERATION

 Full chain shielding, designed to reduce the possibility of thrown objects, must be installed when operating in populated areas or other areas where thrown objects could injure people or damage property. If this machine is not equipped with full chain shielding, operation must be stopped when anyone comes within several hundred feet.

RD 54/60/72 (Rev. 1/13/2006)

Safety 3

AFETY RULE

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

 Inspect and clear area of stones, branches, or other hard objects that might be thrown, causing injury or damage.

 Never direct discharge toward people, animals, or property.

 Keep bystanders away from equipment.

 Never go underneath equipment (lowered to the

ground or raised) unless it is properly blocked and secured. Never place any part of the body underneath equipment or between moveable parts even when the engine has been turned off. Hydraulic system leak down, hydraulic system failures, mechanical failures, or movement of control levers can cause equipment to drop or rotate unexpectedly and cause severe injury or death. Follow Operator's Manual instructions for working underneath and blocking requirements or have work done by a qualified dealer.

 Do not operate or transport equipment while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

 Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.

 Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from

equipment while engine is running. Stay clear of all moving parts.

 Always comply with all state and local lighting and marking requirements.

 Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.

 Always sit in power unit seat when operating

controls or starting engine. Securely fasten seat belt, place transmission in neutral, engage brake, and ensure all other controls are disengaged before starting power unit engine.

 Operate tractor PTO at 540 RPM. Do not exceed.

 Look down and to the rear and make sure area

is clear before operating in reverse.

 Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.

 Do not stop, start, or change directions sud-

denly on slopes.

 Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on slopes and rough terrain.

 Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during operation.

 Stop power unit and implement immediately upon striking an obstruction. Dismount power unit, using proper procedure. Inspect and repair any damage before resuming operation.

TRANSPORTATION

 Use additional caution and reduce speed when under adverse surface conditions, turning, or on inclines.

 Do not operate PTO during transport.

 A minimum 25% of tractor and equipment

weight must be on the tractor front wheels when attachments are in transport position. Without this weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal injury or death. The weight may be attained with a loader. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not estimate.

 Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.

 Do not operate or transport equipment while

under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

 Always comply with all state and local lighting and marking requirements.

 Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.

MAINTENANCE

 Before dismounting power unit or performing any service or maintenance, follow these steps: disengage power to equipment, lower the 3-point hitch and all raised components to the ground, operate valve levers to release any hydraulic pressure, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key, and unfasten seat belt.

 Before working underneath, carefully read Operator’s Manual instructions, disconnect driveline, raise mower, securely block up all corners with jackstands, and check stability. Secure blocking prevents equipment from dropping due to hydraulic leak down, hydraulic system failures, or mechanical component failures.

 Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to modify or alter the equipment or any of its components in any way.

 Make sure attachment is properly secured, adjusted, and in good operating condition.

 Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service, or maintenance.

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RD 54/60/72 (Rev. 1/13/2006)

AFETY RULE

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

 Make certain all movement of equipment components has stopped before approaching for service.

 Never go underneath equipment (lowered to the ground or raised) unless it is properly blocked and secured. Never place any part of the body underneath equipment or between moveable parts even when the engine has been turned off. Hydraulic system leak down, hydraulic system failures, mechanical failures, or movement of control levers can cause equipment to drop or rotate unexpectedly and cause severe injury or death. Follow Operator's Manual instructions for working underneath and blocking requirements or have work done by a qualified dealer.

 Frequently check blades. They should be sharp, free of nicks and cracks, and securely fastened.

 Do not handle blades with bare hands. Careless or improper handling may result in serious injury.

 Your dealer can supply genuine replacement blades. Substitute blades may not meet original equipment specifications and may be dangerous.

 Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to torque chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe condition before putting unit into service.

 Make sure all safety decals are installed. Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for location.)

 Make sure shields and guards are properly installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.

 Wear gloves when installing belt. Be careful to prevent fingers from being caught between belt and pulley.

 Use care when installing or removing belt from spring-loaded idler. Springs store energy when extended and, if released suddenly, can cause personal injury.

STORAGE

 Follow manual instructions for storage.

 Keep children and bystanders away from stor-

age area.

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RD 54/60/72 (Rev. 1/13/2006)

Safety 5

SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

Replace Immediately If Damaged!

2 - 18867

SHIELD MISSING

DANGER

DO NOT OPERATE

PUT SHIELD ON

18867--B

3 - Serial Number Plate

11 - 20106 - Rear Reflector (RD60 & RD72 Only)

1 - 15503

DANGER

ROTATING BLADES AND

THROWN OBJECTS

 Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when

engine is running.

 Before mowing, clear area of objects that may be

thrown by blade.

 Keep bystanders away.

 Keep guards in place and in good condition.

BLADE CONTACT OR THROWN OBJECTS CAN

CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

15503-C

MODEL NO. SER IAL NO.

Woods Equipment Company

Oregon, Illinois, U.S.A.

4-1003751

WARNING

CRUSHING AND PINCHING HAZARD

 Be extremely careful handling various parts of

the machine. They are heavy and hands, fingers, feet, and other body parts could be crushed or pinched between tractor and implement.

 Operate tractor controls from tractor seat only.  Do not stand between tractor and implement

when tractor is in gear.

 Make sure parking brake is engaged before

going between tractor and implement.

 Stand clear of machine while in operation or

when it is being raised or lowered.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE

INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

1003751-A

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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

Replace Immediately If Damaged!

5 - 18866

WARNING

DO NOT EXCEED PTO SPEED OF

540 RPM

PTO speeds higher than 540 RPM can cause

equipment failure and personal injury.

18866-D

DANGER

ROTATING DRIVELINE

CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH

KEEP AWAY!

DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT -

 All driveline guards, tractor and

equipment shields in place

 Drivelines securely attached at both ends

 Driveline guards that turn freely on

driveline

18864-C

8 - 18865

FALLING OFF CAN RESULT IN BEING RUN OVER.



Tractor must be equipped with ROPS (or ROPS CAB) and seat belt. Keep foldable ROPS systems in “locked up” position at all times.



Buckle Up! Keep seat belt securely fastened.



6 - 18864

9 - 1004114

If shaft connection is visible, shield is missing. Replace shield before operating equipment.

Allow no riders.

RAISED EQUIPMENT CAN DROP AND CRUSH.



Before working underneath, follow all instructions and safety rules in operator’s manual and securely block up all corners of equipment with jack stands.



Securely blocking prevents equipment dropping from hydraulic leakdown, hydraulic system failures or mechanical component failures.

FALLING OFF OR FAILING TO BLOCK SECURELY CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

DANG

WARNING

1004114

10 - 33347

18865--C

DANGER

7 - 1002423

WARNING

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH:

 Read Operator's Manual before operating,

servicing or repairing equipment. Follow all safety rules and instructions. (Manuals are available from your selling dealer.)

 Never allow riders.  Keep bystanders away from equipment during

operation.

 Operate from tractor seat only.  Keep all shields in place and in good condition.  Lower equipment to ground, stop engine,

remove key and set brake before dismounting tractor.

 Never allow children or untrained persons to

operate equipment.

 Do not transport towed or semi-mounted units

over 20 MPH.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.

1002423-B

BE CAREFUL!

Use a clean, damp cloth to clean safety decals. Avoid spraying too close to decals when using a pressure washer; high-pressure water can enter through very small scratches or under edges of decals causing them to peel or come off.

Replacement safety decals can be ordered free from your Woods dealer. To locate your nearest dealer, check the Dealer Locator at www.WoodsEquipment.com, or in the United States and Canada call 1-800-319-6637.

GUARD MISSING.

DO NOT OPERATE.

DANGER

GUARD MISSING.

DO NOT OPERATE.

33347E

DANGER

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Safety 7

OPERATION

Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by an operator’s single careless act.

It has been said “The best safety device is an informed, careful operator.” We ask you to be that kind of operator.

The operator is responsible for the safe operation of the mower. The operator must be properly trained. Operators should be familiar with the mower, the tractor, and all safety practices before starting operation. Read the safety rules and safety decals on page 3 through 7.

This mower is designed for lawn and 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.

Recommended mowing speed for most conditions is from 2 to 5 mph.

WARNING

 Operate tractor PTO at 540 RPM. Do not exceed.

 Before working underneath, carefully read Oper-

ator’s Manual instructions, disconnect driveline, raise mower, securely block up all corners with jackstands, and check stability. Secure blocking prevents equipment from dropping due to hydraulic leak down, hydraulic system failures, or mechanical component failures.

 Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service, or maintenance.

CAUTION

 Stop power unit and implement immediately upon striking an obstruction. Dismount power unit, using proper procedure. Inspect and repair any damage before resuming operation.

Tractor Stability

DANGER

WARNING

 Never allow children or untrained persons to operate equipment.

 Keep bystanders away from equipment.

 Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar

slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO spline groove.

8 Operation

WARNING

CD3550B

Figure 1. Tractor Stability

(Rev. 1/13/2006)

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Attach Mower to Tractor

Adjust Cutting Height

WARNING

 Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO spline groove.

The standard 1-3/8" 6B-spline driveline with a QD yoke is used to connect the mower to the tractor.

1. Attach the mower hitch pins to the lower tractor lift arms and secure.

2. Attach tractor top link (1), Figure 2, to mower top link bracket attachment point (A). Connect the driveline to the tractor PTO shaft.

3. Attach tether chain to tractor drawbar (Figure 3).

4. Adjust the tractor lower 3-point arm anti-sway

devices to prevent mower from swinging side to side during transport.

WARNING

 Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service, or maintenance.

IMPORTANT

■ Avoid low cutting heights. Striking the ground

with blades produces one of the most damaging shock loads a mower can encounter. Allowing blades to contact ground repeatedly will cause damage to mower and drive.

1. Level mower from side to side. Check by

measuring distance from mower frame to the ground at each deck rail.

2. Verify that the same amount of spacers are under all caster arms.

3. Control cutting height by adjusting front and rear caster wheels.

4. To raise rear of mower, move caster adjustment spacers under rear caster arms.

5. To raise front of mower, move spacers under front caster wheel arms.

CD3944

1. Tractor Top Link A. Mower Top Link Attachment Point B. Mower Hitch Pin

Figure 2. Attachment Points

Tether Chain

Table 1: Cutting Height Chart

Spacers Required Under

Caster Arm Pivot Tube

Cut Height 1/2" Spacer 1" Spacer

1" 00

1-1/2" 10

2" 01

2-1/2" 11

3" 02

3-1/2" 12

4" 03

4-1/2" 13

CM906

Figure 3. Attach Mower to Tractor

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Operation 9

Tractor Top Link Adjustment

When the cutting height is set, adjust tractor top link until mower top link attachment point (A), Figure 4, is aligned vertically with mower hitch pin (B). The front tires of the mower will lift off the ground before the rear tires when the unit is raised. This will allow the mower to follow the ground contour.

A. Mower top link attachment point B. Mower hitch pin C. Tractor top link D. Mower hitch plate attachment point

(RDC54 only)

CD3528C

Figure 5. Front Caster Wheel Interference Check

Figure 4. Top Link Adjustment

RDC54 Only

The RDC54 has two mower hitch plate attachment points (D). It may be necessary to change the mower hitch plate attachment point to obtain proper tire clearance and/or lift height.

Front Caster Wheel Interference Check

IMPORTANT

Front Roller (Optional)

The caster wheels effectively reduce scalping in most cases. However, you may encounter areas where the caster wheels and/or side skids drop into depressions and allow center of the mower to contact ground and scalp. An optional front roller may be installed to minimize scalping. See page 40.

Operating Technique

CAUTION

 Stop power unit and implement immediately upon striking an obstruction. Dismount power unit, using proper procedure. Inspect and repair any damage before resuming operation.

Power for operating the mower is supplied by the tractor PTO. Operate PTO at 540 rpm. Know how to stop tractor and mower quickly in an emergency.

If mower becomes plugged causing belt to slip for over two seconds, follow these steps:

■ Do not operate tractor and mower until this

interference check has been performed. If you change tractors, you must perform the check for that mounting.

Perform this check with all of the spacers and springs above the caster wheel arm. This will place the caster wheels in their highest position and provide the lowest cutting height for the mower.

1. Raise mower with tractor hydraulics to 16" at dimension C, Figure 5, or maximum height of tractor lift, whichever is less.

2. Pivot both front caster wheels forward and check that there is clearance between caster wheels and tractor tires.

10 Operation

1. Maneuver equipment into a previously cut area

and allow mower to clear accumulated material.

2. Continue running at least two minutes, allowing pulleys to cool. Stopping the mower when in contact with a very hot pulley will bake and ruin belt.

Proper ground speed will depend upon the terrain, the height, and type and density of material to be cut.

Normally, ground speed will range from 2 to 5 mph. Tall dense material should be cut at a low speed; thin medium-height material can be cut at a faster ground speed.

Always operate tractor PTO at 540 rpm to maintain proper blade speed and produce a clean cut.

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