Setting The Mower; Setting Deck Height - Bush Hog 2215R1 Operator's Manual

Hydraulic Line Support
After connecting the mower hydraulic lines to the tractor, support the hoses with the equipped brackets. Ensure
that hoses do not contact the driveline, do not bind while turning, and do not become pinched or kinked.
Hydraulic Cylinder Priming
Hydraulic Cylinders must be filled with hydraulic oil before removing the wing transport lock pins to lower the
mower wings. Hydraulic cylinders and lines are filled by holding the valve control levers in the raised position
until the cylinders fully retract (wing cylinders) and extend (center cylinder). Place control levers in the float
position and repeat process a second time. Ensure wings are entirely supported by the cylinders before
removing the transport lock pins. NEVER drive out bar pins and NEVER remove bars that have tension on
them.

7. 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.

7.1 Setting Deck Height

LEVELING DECK CENTER SECTION
1. Park the tractor and mower on a level surface.
2. Remove the stop collars from center section hy-
draulic cylinder and lower the mower so the skid
shoes are resting on the ground. Leave the mower
attached to the tractor.
3. Shut down the tractor, place the transmission in
park, and set the parking brake before dismount-
ing the tractor.
4. Level the mower deck front to rear by adjusting the
leveling rods linking the tongue to the rear axle.
DO NOT allow feet or other body parts underneath
the mower when making adjustments. To adjust
rod length, loosen the jamnuts at the clevis con-
nected to the axle. To lower the front of the cutter,
lengthen the rods and to raise the front, shorten
the rods. DO NOT unscrew the rods to the point
that either rod threaded ends becomes discon-
nected which will cause the mower to fall. Re-
tighten jamnuts when deck is leveled.
5. IMPORTANT: Alternate adjustments between
rods and adjust at equal lengths to maintain equal tension. Improper adjustments may cause rods to snap
or bend.
6. After desired adjustment is attained tighten the jam nuts against the clevises.
7. Board the tractor and raise the cutter to check the level of the machine. Note: Some minor adjusting may be
necessary, If so repeat steps 2-6 making minor adjustments as needed.
8. Once the center deck is adjusted to satisfaction, raise the machine and replace the stop collars removed
earlier to maintain the desired cutting height. Proceed to the next process LEVELING WING SECTIONS WITH
CENTER,
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