Haven't used it yet, just put it together. The instructions were just about worthless, hard to read, did't cover assembly. Also, the cutting bar when put in the travel position does not match up with the locking pin. It's at least 1/2 hole off. Also, the crank arm does not connect to the arm that moves the cutting knives back and forth. Also, the PTO drive shaft does not slide onto the sickle bar shaft unit. Very poor design! Very disappointed in the quality with this unit. If I ever get it to work, then I will have another report, I hope it's better than this one. Tex Wade