New B2601 with mid mount. So I can set the mid mount mowing height by the lever on the right. Then what is the purpose of the dial sitting below the seat. Can someone clarify this please?
I’m confused.
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Elliott in GA
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LX 2610SU w/535,LP RCR1860,FDR1660,SGC0554,FSP500, DD BBX60005
This should be covered in the users manual. Get one, and also a Workshop manual. READ them both.
The lever on the right raises and lowers BOTH the MMM and the 3 pt. hitch in the back.
When using the MMM you adjust the cutting height using the dial then lower the MMM all the way. This way the cutting height is always consistent. If it's like my BX the dial can only be adjusted when the MMM is raised all the way up. When removing the MMM you need to adjust the MMM setting to the lowest setting so the arms drop enough to disconnect the deck.
The lever on the right raises and lowers BOTH the MMM and the 3 pt. hitch in the back.
When using the MMM you adjust the cutting height using the dial then lower the MMM all the way. This way the cutting height is always consistent. If it's like my BX the dial can only be adjusted when the MMM is raised all the way up. When removing the MMM you need to adjust the MMM setting to the lowest setting so the arms drop enough to disconnect the deck.
There are 3 things that work in concert:
The descent rate dial (the one in the Messick's video). Whenever you hook something up in the middle or rear of your tractor, first thing: close off the descent rate valve, then verify it later on before pushing the hydraulic leaver forward to drop the implement so it doesn't slam to the ground (that sucks).
The "wheel" or "roller" or "anti-scalp" height on the mower deck: Set those rollers to the correct height so your mower blades don't dig into a hill or shave the tops off rocks or patio pavers that stick up (at least until you get the hang of mowing). The correct setting is in the Owner's Manual.
The Mid-Mount Mower cutting height dial, which can only be turned one direction--set that to the same setting as the anti-scalp rollers.
I'd also mention: The PTO driveshaft should "snap" into the locked position on the PTO Output Shaft. Once the driveshaft is on give it a good pull to make sure it's actually locked on and doesn't pull off without releasing the locking collar first.
Engage the blades at idle, slowly, with the deck slightly raised for the purpose of minimizing stress on the clutch (the clutch-at least on my tractor-is really, really expensive), then slowly increase the engine speed to the correct RPM.
The descent rate dial (the one in the Messick's video). Whenever you hook something up in the middle or rear of your tractor, first thing: close off the descent rate valve, then verify it later on before pushing the hydraulic leaver forward to drop the implement so it doesn't slam to the ground (that sucks).
The "wheel" or "roller" or "anti-scalp" height on the mower deck: Set those rollers to the correct height so your mower blades don't dig into a hill or shave the tops off rocks or patio pavers that stick up (at least until you get the hang of mowing). The correct setting is in the Owner's Manual.
The Mid-Mount Mower cutting height dial, which can only be turned one direction--set that to the same setting as the anti-scalp rollers.
I'd also mention: The PTO driveshaft should "snap" into the locked position on the PTO Output Shaft. Once the driveshaft is on give it a good pull to make sure it's actually locked on and doesn't pull off without releasing the locking collar first.
Engage the blades at idle, slowly, with the deck slightly raised for the purpose of minimizing stress on the clutch (the clutch-at least on my tractor-is really, really expensive), then slowly increase the engine speed to the correct RPM.