Kenmore 5 User Manual

TRANSPORT 
 
LOWERING THE REELS 
 
Before ‘lowering ‘ the Reels, position the Mower on 
level ground. If on a slope face the mower ‘up hill’, 
this allows the reels to lower evenly on both sides, and 
prevents damage to the Reel Drives. 
Check that the transport Safety Chains are un-hooked 
from the Reels and are in their ‘stowed’ position. 
 
                                 IMPORTANT 
To prevent damage to the Reels do not lower them with 
the Safety Chains in their transport positions. 
Do not set the tractor engine RPM too high. 
  
Shift the Tractor Hydraulic Control Valve Lever to the 
‘DOWN’ position. 
Return the Control Valve Lever to ‘NEUTRAL’ when all 
Reels are fully down. 
 
                                   CAUTION 
Check all chains regularly for damage, and that all 
Shackles are securely wired. 
Failure to observe this precaution could result in an  
accident and personal injury 
 
 

 

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LIFTING THE REELS 
 
Shift the Tractor Hydraulic Control Valve Lever to the 
‘UP’ position. 
Return the Control Valve Lever to ‘NEUTRAL’ when 
the Reels are fully raised. 
Re-attach the Safety Chains. 
 
TRANSPORT SAFETY CHAINS 
 
When transporting or storing the Mower, the Transport 
Safety Chains must be attached from the Main Lift 
Arms to the opposite side Wing Reels. 
 
                                 CAUTION 
Do not engage the PTO with the Reels in the raised 
(transport) position. 
The PTO must be disengaged and the Reels 
stationary  before the Reels are raised.