dannyk
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- Joined
- Jun 14, 2001
- Messages
- 179
- Location
- Northern Minnesota
- Tractor
- Kubota and John Deere tractors 20-40HP; skid steer loader
Well, I spent most of today getting familiar with the new 2520, loader, and 62D-2 deck. (Traded my Kubota B7500 for it.)
The old Kubota mid-mower had similar linkage components to the new JD, but it was pulled along on its wheels. I think the expression is "ground contact" for this type of mower.
In reading the manual for the 62D (I didn't get the independent lift kit), it seems that the mower cutting height is set simply by setting the three-point (rockshaft) position control lever to the desired height, and then the four wheels are set to about 1/4" to 1/2" above the ground. Thus the four wheels serve as anti-scalp wheels and do not support the mower's weight when mowing.
I did manage to level the deck, and at a cutting height of 4" the position control lever is almost all the way up.
First question: Do I have this right so far?
Second question: I assume that after mowing I should lower the three-point all the way so that the mower does rest on the wheels. Or should the pins in the shafts be released each time so that the deck is supported by the ground only?
Third question: My mower deck came with what appears to be a hose port on the left side for clean-out. Has anyone used this method to clean their mower, and does it work? The manual doesn't even mention it.
Man, either I'm getting really slow-witted in my old age or else JD could write a slightly more informative manual!
Danny
The old Kubota mid-mower had similar linkage components to the new JD, but it was pulled along on its wheels. I think the expression is "ground contact" for this type of mower.
In reading the manual for the 62D (I didn't get the independent lift kit), it seems that the mower cutting height is set simply by setting the three-point (rockshaft) position control lever to the desired height, and then the four wheels are set to about 1/4" to 1/2" above the ground. Thus the four wheels serve as anti-scalp wheels and do not support the mower's weight when mowing.
I did manage to level the deck, and at a cutting height of 4" the position control lever is almost all the way up.
First question: Do I have this right so far?
Second question: I assume that after mowing I should lower the three-point all the way so that the mower does rest on the wheels. Or should the pins in the shafts be released each time so that the deck is supported by the ground only?
Third question: My mower deck came with what appears to be a hose port on the left side for clean-out. Has anyone used this method to clean their mower, and does it work? The manual doesn't even mention it.
Man, either I'm getting really slow-witted in my old age or else JD could write a slightly more informative manual!
Danny