I did not get to mow any this spring, but did get some mowing done this week. Everything seems to be working fine.
I added two rear remote circuits to my
L48. A swing cylinder was included in the old flail mower, so I reinstalled it and was able to use it while mowing. I am using the backhoe swing cylinder pressure line to provide power and the backhoe return line back to tank.
A view of the mower fully retracted, with the rear remote valves and connections:
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Having the ability to offset more or less is way cool. It is really nice for mowing the fence line. And for mowing near obstacles like trees.
So far the new seals seem to be holding up also. A big plus, needless to say.
Next addition will be hydraulic top and side links. I think the side link will help me get further into the ditch line. Though it won't be a ditch bank machine, I think it will be good enough for what I want to accomplish.
Doug
