Rotary Cutter FEL height

[TripleR]

Yep, done the same thing. However, moving slow and being alert can prevent damaging surprises.
Problem with rolling the bucket up a few degrees is you might not notice it rolling over an obstruction (especially something rounded like a rock). The operator cannot spend 100% of his time watching the bucket or loader arms for what might be a slight movement up.
But, what works for me might not work for others, so no criticism intended.

Agreed, if I have learned anything in 50+ years of driving tractors it is that no one approach works 100% of the time. All I have managed to do is cut down on the odds to an acceptable degree. You have to be able to adjust to the conditions and "be one with the tractor".

 

[ITHINKICAN]

This is a very helpful thread for a newbie. Thank you to everyone for posting useful information.

Saturday morning I was up at 3:00am - reading TBN. This morning I was able to sleep a couple hours longer

 

[TripleR]

This is a very helpful thread for a newbie. Thank you to everyone for posting useful information.

Saturday morning I was up at 3:00am - reading TBN. This morning I was able to sleep a couple hours longer

I can sure understand your excitement. Take the time to go over your manual; lots to learn. I keep the manual in the tractor in case reference is needed at least initially. The real learning will begin when you start operating. The more I operate mine, the better I like it and it is essentially the same as yours.

If you haven't done so, read the thread on removing the FEL as that makes it so much easier to operate in many situations.

 

[cspot]

I like to wait until winter before mowing unknown areas or areas I want to clear. It is alot easier to see then. You can walk around and actually see some of the obstacles.