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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 trac-
tor, and all safety practices before starting operation.
Read the Safety Rules and Safety Decals on page 5
through page 9.
This mower is intended 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.
DANGER
■ Full chain shielding is recommended when op-
erating 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 is recommended to be
stopped when anyone comes within 300 feet
(92 m).
•
This shielding is designed to reduce the risk
of thrown objects. The mower deck and pro-
tective devices cannot prevent all objects
from escaping the blade enclosure in every
mowing condition. It is possible for objects
to ricochet and escape, traveling as much as
300 feet (92 m).
WARNING
■ Never allow children or untrained persons to op-
erate 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.
■ Before working underneath, carefully read
Operator's Manual instructions, disconnect
driveline, raise mower, securely block up all cor-
ners 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.
■ Stop power unit and implement immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Dismount power
unit, using proper procedure. Inspect and repair
any damage before resuming operation.
10 Operation
OPERATION
■ Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protec-
tive equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing,
and head; and respirator or filter mask where
appropriate.
TRACTOR STABILITY
■ A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight
must be on the tractor front wheels when attach-
ments are in transport position. Without this
weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal
injury or death. The weight may be attained with
front wheel weights, ballast in tires or front trac-
tor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment.
Do not estimate.
ATTACHING MOWER TO TRACTOR
■ 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.
CAUTION
WARNING
Figure 1. Tractor Stability
WARNING
CD3550B
MAN0845
( 07/14/2023 )
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