Kenmore 3 Manual Do Utilizador

VERTICAL MOWER – OPERATION 
 
 
                                  CAUTION 
It is important that the operating instructions are 
followed to avoid serious damage to both the machine 
and also to the turf. 
 
 
Recommended operating procedure : 
 

•  Position the machine on level ground. 

•  Lower the cutting reels until they are just 

•  Engage the tractor PTO at low rpm to avoid 

shock loads to the mower drive train. 

•  Slowly lower the cutting reels into the turf. 

•  Select the appropriate tractor gear range, to 

give 3 to 5 mph, (4.8 to 8 kph) at rated PTO 
speed.  

•  Accelerate to maximum PTO speed (500 to 

540 rpm ).  

 
                         IMPORTANT 
Do not make a turn when the cutting units are 
operating, to do so will severely damage the turf. 
 

 
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•  Do not engage the PTO when the cutting units 

are in the raised , or transport, position 

•  Do not raise the cutting units when the PTO is 

engaged. 

•  The PTO must be disengaged,  and the 

blades not rotating, before the cutting units are 
raised for transport.  

 
 
 
                                        WARNING 
       When operating in areas that may have stones or 
       gravel in the ground, exercise caution, and keep 
       bystanders well clear of the rear of the machine. 
       Debris can be flung out by the blades and result 
       in injury.