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Read articles →This is an owner's practical how-to for actually mowing with a 2025R and 54-inch mid-mount deck, not a walkaround or spec review. It covers prepping the tractor (removing the bucket, leaving the loader on), adjusting cutting height via the rockshaft lever, setting mid-PTO RPM (running around 1,350-1,400), and the PTO safety stall in reverse and how to override it. Good for owners learning deck operation basics.
Posted by the Up North Guy channel, an owner sharing hands-on operating tips from his own 2025R.
No, the owner leaves the loader bracket on and only removes the bucket, since the bucket adds weight and blocks visibility.
Pull the rockshaft lever all the way back to release the cutting height knob below the seat, then adjust the knob to the desired level.
Max mid-PTO RPM is 2,100, but the owner normally runs about 1,350 to 1,400 RPM, which comes from roughly 2,000-2,500 engine RPM.
It is a safety feature that shuts off the tractor when reversing with blades running. Hold the PTO switch top button during reverse or shut the blades off to prevent stalling.
