You have been given some excellent tips in previous posts, here's some more. I have been "slashing" for 40 some odd years and I'm sure I still have some things to learn. I have never read or seen a "how-to" book on slashing except for the general info contained in the slasher's Operating Manual. I have learned from my Dad and personal experience. First, what are you slashing(mowing/cutting) and how tall/thick is it? Are there small saplings larger in diameter than an inch or so? How thick are they? A slasher(brush hog)can usually eat most anything you run it over. The problem is what happens when you hit something you didn't intend to, rocks, a steel wheel, fence post, small animals, etc. Knowing what to do next, quickly, can mean the difference between success and disaster. My dad hit a ledge once and a blade broke off, barely missed a front tire and, luckily landed in some brush, a real eye-opener. You can never get complacent when you are slashing. Once you have the slasher set at the level you want to cut with the hydraulic lift Position lever(not the Draft control)push your clutch all the way down and engage the Engine PTO(Not Ground PTO) and slowly release the clutch to about the half way position at slightly above idle RPM. Select the gear you want based on how fast you can cut(several variables there), suggest 2 Low to start. Increase engine speed to the "540 PTO speed", approximately 1600-1750 RPM and slowly release the clutch out. You are now slashing! Ask yourself what would you do if you hit something you didn't expect or you hear a loud racket suddenly. JAM the clutch down full, ease on the brakes, and throttle down quickly, all at the same time. DISENGAGE the PTO and secure the tractor- turn it off or put it in neutral, set the parking brake and see what happened. Start out slowly and examine your results and you'll be fine. SAFETY is the most important issue, things can go bad in a heartbeat. Good Luck!
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