Skid Condition; Decal Condition; Attachment; Three-Point Hitch (Lift Type Mower) - EVH MFG HARDEE 1198W Operator And Maintenance Manual

PREPARATION FOR USE
Checking Blade Bolts

Skid Condition

 Check skids for wear and tightness.
 Replace skids less than 1/16" thick.

Decal Condition

Check all decals for position and legibility before
attaching the mower to the tractor. Replace all decals
that have been removed, damaged or destroyed. See
the Safety Section for decal locations.

ATTACHMENT

Three-Point Hitch (Lift Type Mower)

 Position tractor in front of mower so that the tractor
hitch is in line with mower hitch.

Connect tractor lower hitch arms to mower hitch
points and lock pins in place.
Positioning Tractor for Hitching
 Connect tractor top hitch link to floating linkage on
mower hitch. Adjust linkage to a 45° angle.
1198W MULTI-SPINDLE ROTARY MOWER
ACCESS
HOLE
Drawbar (Pull Type Cutter)
Adjust the tractor drawbar so that the hole is 14 inches
behind the end of the PTO shaft and parallel to the
tractor centerline. The vertical distance for the drawbar
centerline to the driveshaft centerline should be 8 to 15
inches.
 Back tractor until drawbar is in line with mower
hitch.
 Connect mower to tractor drawbar with a A 1 inch
drawbar pin.
 Connect mower hydraulic system (if used) to tractor
auxiliary hydraulic system.
 Lower mower's front jack all the way down.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (OPTIONAL)

 Be sure that all hydraulic connections are tight
before connecting mower to tractor
 Be sure all hydraulic lines and hoses are in good
condition before pressurizing hydraulic system.
 Be sure that the tractor hydraulic system is full
before operating mowers hydraulics.

Driveshaft

NEVER attach the mower to a 1000-RPM PTO unless
mower is rated for 1000-RPM. Operating the mower
over 540-RPM could result in severe damage to the
mower, and in parts flying off the mower resulting in
severe personal injury or death to the operator or
bystanders.
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Positioning Hitch Upper Arm
Danger
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