Tiger JOHN DEERE 5083E Assembly Instructions Manual page 72

OPERATION
6.4 Switchbox
The Safety Shield lever opens and closes the shield
located on the front of the cutter head. When moving
at or near the ground, always have the shield in th
closed position. When mowing in the brush or in
trees above ground level the shield may be opened
for easier cutting. Read and follow the warnings on
the decal shown below. Do not run the cutter head
into material larger than 6" diameter.
Boom Operation Section 3-20
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