4FT/5FT/6FT 3 POINT ROTARY CUT MOWER USER`S MANUAL
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1. 2 Hitting ground 3 Worn or dull blades 4 Tractor not large enough 1 Check gearbox bolts 2 Check for loose nuts on bladeholder and blades 3 Check for bent output shaft If shafr is bent oil will normally leak from bottom seal 4 Check to see if blades are free swinging 5 Check for even wear on each blade tip Were both blades changed at the same time 6 Blade broken 7 Blade beam bent 8 New blade or bolts marched with worn blad or bolts 9 Dribelines not phased corre ctly Implement and tractor yokes must be in line 10 Wire or rope wrapped around blade beam 11 Blades worn and are out of balance 24 POSSIBLE REMEDY Increase cutting height Increase cutting height Increase cutting height Reduce forward travel speed Raise mower and reset tailwheel Sharpen or replace blades Use larger horsepower tractor Tighten if loose Tighten if loose Replace shaft if bent Free blades so they swing Weigh blades Weight should be within 1 oz Always replace both blades Replace blades in sets Replace blade beam Replave blades or bolts in sets Replace driveline Remove wire or rope Replace blades in sets TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM Gearbox noisy l Gearbox leaking Excessive wear of tailwhee tire Fronthitch A frame bending sideways 1 T 2 3 4 Rough gears Worn bearing2. 4FT 5FT 6FT 3 POINT ROTARY CUT MOWER USER S MANUAL Read carefully and understand RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION and instructions before operating Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury Item 180250 180251 180252 For technical questions and replacement parts please call 1 800 222 5381 Thank you very much for choosing a NORTHERN TOOL EQUIPMENT CO INC Product For future reference please complete the owner s record below Model Purchase Date save the receipt warranty and these instructions It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it This machine is designed for certain applications only Northern Tool Equipment strongly recommends this machine is not modified and or used for any application other than that for which it was designed If you have any questions relative to a particular application DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted Northern Tool Equipment to determine if it can or should be performed on the product Technical Specifications Specification Item 180250 Item 180251 ltem 180252 Recommended tractor 20 50hp 20 50hp 20 50hp Cutting width 45 1150 mm 57 1450 mm 69 1750 mm Overall width 50 1270 mm 61 1560 mm 73 1870 mm Cutting height 1 1 2 10 1 1 2 10 1 1 2 10 P T O Speed 540 RPM 540 RPM 540 RPM Blade Tip Speed 12 142 ft mi
3. is in question DON T TRY IT Use a tractor equipped with a Roll Over Protective System and seat belts ROPS Do not modify the equipment in any way Unauthorized modifications could result in serious injury or death and may impair the function and shorten the life of the equipment In addition to the design of this implement safety decals and safety equipment accident prevention is dependent upon the awareness common sense forethought and proper training of everyone involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of the machine Also refer to safety messages and operating instructions in each of the appropriate sections of the tractor manual Pay close attention to the safety decals affixed to the tractor and the Rough Cut Mower 4 ROUGH CUT MOWER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 Place Rough Cut Mower on a flat level surface See Figure 1 STEP 2 Remove the wired on PTO shaft lift pins and spacers Loosen and remove the bolts four 4 on the lift arm brackets that secure the lift arm support straps lift arms and lift arm braces from the shipping positions and set aside See Figure 2 STEP 3 Install the right lift arm and lift arm support strap using two 2 short bolt and one 1 lift pin See Figure 3 Note The lift arm support strap has one hole punched larger than the other The larger hole is to be used to fasten with the lift pin Figure 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 Loosen and remove the two 2
4. nuts and washers for the A frame tailwheel section leaving the bolts in place See Figure 4 Figure 4 Install both the right and left side lift arm braces by sliding them over the two 2 A frame tailwheel bolts that were loosened in Step 4 Start the nuts on the bolts but at this time DO NOT TIGHTEN THEM Allow the lift arm braces to rotate forward and res against the installed lift arm See Figure 5 Figure 5 STEP 6 Note Install the long top mounting bolt by inserting it through the hole in the left side lift arm brace the lower of the two 2 holes in the left side lift arm the spacer the lower of the two 2 holes in the top of the right side lift arm which should not be attached to the lift arm bracket at this time and finally through the right side lift arm brace Install a washer and start the nut on the bolt but do not tighten it at this time See Figure 6 amp 8 You may have to move the assembly around to start the nut amp washer If unable to get the nut and washer started a C clamp may be necessary to compress the assembly to be able to start the nut amp washer Figure 6 Figure 8 STEP 7 Using the right side lift arm asa lever pull to the inside of the lift arm bracket and inset bolt through lift arm and lift arm bracket Install washer and nut Place the lift pin in the larger of the two 2 holes on the lift arm brace and loosely attach the lift arm Finally inse
5. IN THIS MANUAL ESPECIALLY IN THE SAFETY SECTION FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TAKE NOTE THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IS FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL THIS SYMBOL IS THIS SYMBOL MEANS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING BE ON THE ALERT YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED THE SAFETY OF OTHERS CRITICAL TERMS The critical terms DANGER WARNING and CAUTION are used with the safety messages in this manual and with each safety decal They are defined as follows DANGER Indicates an immediate hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in serious injury or death This Critical Term is to be limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components that for functional purposes cannot be guarded WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in serious injury or death and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It also may be used to alert against unsafe practices A EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a mower However every year accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few moments of thought and a more caref
6. adjust the deck to level or slightly lower in the rear This method will keep foliage under the deck longer resulting in finer pieces The down side of this method is if it takes a lot more horsepower and very slow ground speed This method is not recommended unless a PTO speed of 540 RPM can be maintained 15 ROUGH CUT MOWER OPERATION STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 NOTE STEP 6 Before each use perform the maintenance described in maintenance section page 17 Read understand and follow the information on safety preparation starting and stopping safety operational safety and transport safety warning sections of this manual pages 10 thru 13 With tractor running lower Rough Cut Mower into working position With the tractor at idle RPM engage PTO and slowly advance throttle to approximately 540 PTO RPM NOTE The Rough Cut Mower was designed to run at 540 PTO RPM Select a low tractor gear and begin to mow Tractor ground speed is to be controlled by gear selection only and not engine speed Tractor PTO speed should allow Rough Cut Mower to maintain 540 PTO RPM and thus maximum blade tip speed Do not allow the tractor engine or Rough Cut Mower to bog down or stall This causes unnecessary wear and tear on the mower and tractor If this continues to occur reduce ground speed and or raise the cutting height of the Rough Cut Mower NEVER ATTEMPT TO CLEAN OUT A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE UNTIL THE MO
7. PARTS DIAGRAM A ALY 4 N SF A 7 TE 26 ROTARY CUTTER PARTS LIST art Specification Description 5x50 Ja M16x45 O Lock ast her cb 22 M16 M16x70 16x130 mun AA M22 M24 support Bar M24x180 10 32x 6 16 5 14130 M12x30 Tuin M14 T a fan bo fe t a ar 1 en jor pE ho S mo specification fas oa Lea PINS pic has bce D ae ay D bo foo ro ro ro to fe Z Co o3 JOO te oo joo N jo wt e hi Ta iw i 2 Ha p Fa Haa ce Bo jo ba Ha e te an a Joo fois M27x 1 5 Flat pine Castle Nut l4 Steel sleeve tb 22 5x 16 5 Lock Washer 15 ka Chain Plate M6x25 M6 fe M10x35 M24 b 390x95 Tail Wheel Main Deck Lock Washer Whee Ter A frame 2 po om es ro ee Je e Je w ns le a co foo a Life Arm Brace 25 Gear Box 26 nana Holder Lock Washer 10 Cutting Shade Bolt Cap Cap in Eo loo hes is a en a1 20 29 _59 30 Wheel Yoke er o_o Mi Side Bar 5 2
8. TIONS This mower was designed to CUT PASTURE GRASS AND ROUGH AREAS UP TO 1 IN DIAMETER Use of your Rough Cut Mower to cut any material larger than 1 in diameter may damage the mower and void your warranty PRE OPERATIONAL ADJUSTMENTS Set tractor s lift control stop at a position that will prevent the PTO shaft from coming in contact with the front edge of the mower when it is at full lift Consult your tractor manual for instructions 14 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT To prevent blades from striking the ground your Rough Cut Mower should be set to the highest position that will give you the desired cutting height By setting your mower up this way you reduce blade wear and stress on the mower Mowing at regular intervals will produce far better results than periodic mowing STEP 1 Raise Rough Cut Mower off the ground with the tractor and SECURELY BLOCK IN POSITION Remove 5 8 bolt from adjusting bracket See Figure 11 STEP 2 Move the A frame tailwheel up or down to desired cutting height Reinstall 5 8 bolt and tighten to secure in position See Figure 12 Note It may be necessary to loosen the A frame tailwheel attachment bolts See Figure 4 page 6 Figure 12 Note For best results in heavier cutting conditions adjust the deck so the rear of the mower is approximately 2 higher than the front This method requires less horsepower and ground speeds of approximately 3 Smph If finer shredding results are desired
9. Take Off PTO and place tractor transmission in neutral before attempting to start engine Many varied objects such as wire cable rope or chains can become entangled in the working parts of the mower These objects could then swing outside the housing at a greater velocity than the blades Such a occurrence is extremely hazardous Inspect the cutting area for such objects before mowing Remove any objects from the site Never allow the cutting blade to contact objects Cut higher at first allowing Rough Cut Mower to clear such hidden objects Never assume an area is clear Always Check Always stop the tractor disengage PTO allow cutter blades to come to a complete stop lower implement to the ground set brake shut off the tractor engine and remove the ignition key before dismounting tractor Never leave equipment unattended while the tractor is running Never place hands or feet under mower Stay clear of all moving parts 11 A STARTING AND STOPPING SAFETY Continued Do not reach or place any part of your body under the equipment until it is blocked securely Do not allow riders on the Rough Cut Mower or tractor at any time There is no safe place for riders Do not operate unless all personnel livestock and pets are several hundred feet away to prevent injury by thrown objects Never direct the discharge chute toward anyone Never operate tractor and Rough Cut Mower under trees with low hanging limbs Operators can be k
10. WER BLADES HAVE COMPLETELY STOPPED AND THE TRACTOR HAS BEEN SHUT OFF After each use clean all debris from the top and bottom of the Rough Cut Mower Replace any missing or illegible safety decals Inspect for any damaged or worn parts and replace before next use Store the Rough Cut Mower in a dry environment 16 MAINTENANCE 1 Periodically check and maintain proper gear oil level 2 Approximately every 8 hours grease spindles 3 roller axle 1 wheel forks 4 wheel axles 4 PTO shaft universal joints 2 and PTO telescoping surface NOTE Use a high temp multi purpose grease 3 Before each use check to make sure all safety features are installed and working properly 4 Keep blades sharp and balanced at all times When replacing the blades replace all blades and blade bolts at the same time 5 Periodically check all nuts bolts and belt to insure they are tight and secure Figure 13 Figure 14 Arrows indicate grease points 17 A MAINTENANCE SAFETY Good maintenance is your responsibility Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble e Follow good shop practices e Keep service area clean and dry e Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded e Use adequate light for the job at hand Make sure there is ample ventilation Never operate the tractor engine in a closed building The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation Before working on this machine disengage the PTO be certain a
11. age to oil seals and can cause permanent damage to the gearbox This issue will not be covered under warranty A PREPARATION Never operate the tractor and mower until you have read and completely understand this manual the Tractor Operator s Manual and each of the safety messages found on the safety decals on the tractor and mower Personal protection equipment including hardhat safety glasses safety shoes and gloves are recommended during assembly installation operation adjustment maintenance repairing removal or moving the implement Do not wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry and be sure to contain long hair around equipment PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS Tractors with or without mowers attached can often create enough noise to cause permanent hearing loss We recommend that you use hearing protection if the noise in the operator s position exceeds 80db Long term exposure to noise levels over 80db can cause severe hearing loss Long term exposure to noise levels over 90db adjacent to the operator may cause permanent total hearing loss NOTE Hearing loss from loud noises from tractors chain saws radios and other sources close to the ear is cumulative over a lifetime with no chance of natural recovery Always wear your seat belt Serious injury or even death could result from falling off the tractor particularly during a rollover when the operator could be trapped under the ROPS o
12. al state and local laws Keep yourself others and clothing away from the rotating PTO Keep others away from area to be mowed to avoid injury from flying objects Do not stand between tractor and mower e Be careful on uneven terrain Decrease speed when turning Do not exceed a safe transport speed SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL IN GEAR BOX AND WITHOUT GREASE IN GREASE FITTINGS CONSULT OWNERS MANUAL FOR LUBRICATING AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 21 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Leaves a streak of uncut or partially cut grass 1 Grass cut lower in center of swath than at edge Material discharges from mower unevenly bunches of material along swath POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Mower not level side to side 2 Blades dull or bent 3 Carrier RPM too low 4 Field conditions are so wet that the tractor tire is pushing grass into mud 5 Ground speed too fast 6 Blades lock back 7 Blades riding up due to blade bolt wear or loose bolts 8 Grass is down from previous weather conditions 9 Possible build up of marerial under mower 0 Weed and grass stems are pushed down by tractor tires and do not rebound up so they can be cut this POSSIBLE REMEDY Level 3 pt Hitch linkage on tractor Sharpen or replace blades Use correct PTO speed Too wet to mow Stop operation and wait until itis drier Reduce ground speed by shifting to a lower gear Free blades Re
13. and down hills only at a low speed at a gradual steering angle Make certain that a least 20 of the tractor s weight is on the front wheels to maintain safe control Slow down on rough and or uneven surfaces Always check tractor manual for proper use on slopes Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when operating close to ditches and or fences Be careful when turning sharp corners Never allow riders on either tractor or mower 13 ATTACHING TO TRACTOR WARNING Never stand between tractor and finishing STEP 1 STEP 2 A STEP 3 STEP 4 mower while backing the tractor up to the hitch Attach to tractor s three point hitch as described in the Tractor s Operator s Manual Apply any multi purpose grease to the outside of the male inner PTO shaft section Assemble PTO shaft and install on Rough Cut Mower and tractor WARNING Failure to install the retaining clip on gearbox input shaft would allow the driveline to swing freely if the bolt is sheared causing possible injury or death Pull shaft on tractor side of PTO shaft yoke to be sure it has locked in place Make certain PTO shaft guards are in place and good working condition The PTO shaft guard is a non rotating design and must be secured prior to equipment use Using the chain on each yoke guard to attach to a fixed object on the tractor and equipment end that will not allow the PTO shaft guard to rotate during operation OPERATING INSTRUC
14. equipment is susceptible to certain hazards that cannot be protected against by mechanical means or product design All operators of this equipment must read and understand this entire manual paying particular attention to safety and operating instructions prior to using Most accidents occur because of neglect or carelessness Keep all assistants and bystanders several hundred feet from the operating Rough Cut Mower When machine is operated in populated areas where thrown objects could injure persons or property operation must be stopped if anyone comes within a few hundred feet The majority of the accidents involve entanglement on the driveline injury of bystanders by the objects thrown by the rotating blades and operators being knocked off the tractor by low hanging limbs and then being run over by the mower Accidents are most likely to occur with machines that are loaned or rented to someone who has not read the owner s manual and is not familiar with a Rough Cut Mower The Rough Cut Mower is designed for use on tractors with a 540 RPM power take off Install and secure all guards and shields before starting or operating The discharge chute flaps driveline guards and tractor guards should be used and maintained in good working condition They should be inspected carefully daily for missing or broken cables chain links shields and guards Worn items must be replaced at once to reduce the possibility of injury Disengage Power
15. lipping all the time Slip clutch drive only Mower moves from side to side when cutting Loose tractor sway chains or bars or sway blocks improp erly installed eom errema Imamas e ee Raising mower too high or incorrect adjusrment of tractor top link PTO contacts cutter front frame when raised Biade bolts come loose 1 Bolts not tightened 2 Bolt hole elongated or over sized 3 Blade bolt threads are worn or damaged 23 POSSIBLE REMEDY Allow grass to dry before mowing Slow ground speed of tractor but keep engine running at full PTO rpm Cutting lower will help Adjust mower height and attitude See instructions Ee Fill to proper level Replace with proper lubricant Remove trash Raise mower reset tailwheel and 3 pt control stop Cut field ata different angle stop and wait until it is drier Install new shear bolt Adjust slip clutch according to instructions Adjust sway chains bars or sway blocks Adjust top link or tractor lift stops See arrachment instructions Tighten bolts to 350 ft Ib Replace blade carrier Replace blade bolt lockwasher and nut TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Blade wears too fasr Mower seems to require excessive power Excessive vibration POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Cutting in sandy conditions 2 Cutting in rocky conditions 3 Blades hitting ground 1 Advancing into grass or brush too rapidly
16. ll moving parts on attachments have come to a complete stop shut off the engine set the bakes and remove the ignition keys before attempting to perform maintenance Never work under equipment unless it is blocked securely Always use personal protection devices such as eye hand and hearing protectors when performing any service or maintenance Frequently check mower blades They should be sharp free of nicks and cracks and securely fastened in place Periodically tighten all bolts nuts screws and check that all cotter pins are properly installed to make certain unit is safe to operate When completing maintenance or service make sure all safety guards and devices are installed before using the Rough Cut Mower After servicing be sure all tools parts and service equipment are removed from the Rough Cut Mower Do not allow debris grease or oil to build up on any deck or platform Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing factory replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to original specifications The manufacturer and or distributor will not be responsible for injuries or damages caused by use of unapproved parts and or accessories A first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing maintenance on this equipment A STORAGE SAFETY Following use or when unhooking the mower disengage the PTO stop the tractor set the brakes shut off the engine and remove
17. n 12 142 ft min 12 142 ft min Blades 18 3 4 x 475 x2pcs 24 x 475 x2pcs 30 1 2 x 475 x2pcs SAVE THIS MANUAL You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly operating inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures parts list and assembly diagram Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference Northern Tool Equipment Co 2800 Southcross Drive West P O Box 1499 Burnsville MN 5337 0499 Made in China CONTENTS ITEM PAGE SEI Ci ee ee ee N AE A eee ee ne ane 3 Equipment Safety Guidelines cccceccceeceeeeeee ees 4 Assembly Instructions ccc ccec cece eeceeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeneees 5 Before Operaio cssiwswessanswemsnnxmermmacmmannnass 9 FS E ON e ENAN NENEN AETS EN NEA 10 Starting and Stopping Safety 2 0 0 0 ec eeeeeeeee tesa ees 10 TRANSDGHALON Salely scicincniccsseranoninrnrweanecwenexeawedann 13 Attaching To Tractor cviscsiicesvicninacrwsiancnaewsuximariionaiwirrwenateeicnn 14 Cutting Height Adjustment cccceceeeceeeeeeeneeeeees 13 Operating Instructions secsesecasireronscessa EOE 16 Maintenance cccccsecseecessecsecceeecstecsecsaeecaeecseeneees 17 Maintenance and Storage Safety eee eee eres 18 Safety Decals and Locations piereeomensennncens m 19 Troubleshooting Guide ccs 22 Diagram and Parts LISt asassonsesmesaneanansomaem 26 SAFETY READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
18. nocked off the tractor and then run over by the rotating blades The rotating parts of this machine have been designed and tested for rugged use However they could fail upon impact with heavy solid objects such as steel guardrails and concrete abutments Such an impact could cause broken objects to be thrown outward at very high velocities To reduce the possibility of property damage serious injury or even death never allow the cutting blades to come in contact such objects Stop mower and tractor immediately upon striking an obstruction Turn engine off remove key then inspect and repair any damage before resuming operation Stay alert for uneven terrain holes rocks roots and other hidden hazards Keep away from drop offs and hazards that could cause rollover Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when transporting or operating on hillsides over rough ground and when operating close to ditches or fences Be careful and slow down when turning sharp corners and changing direction on slopes Do not start or stop suddenly on slopes and avoid operating on steep slopes In extremely uneven terrain rear wheels weights front tractor weights and or tire ballast should be used to improve stability Drive Rough Cut Mower diagonally over sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to prevent tractor and Rough Cut Mower from hanging up Always cut downward on slopes never cut across the face Always check tractor manual for proper use on
19. place blade bolts Mow in only one direction Clean mower Mow again in opposite direction MOW back and forth with enough can happen when weed grass is high overlap to mow tire track of help cut stems pushed forward Height of mower lower at rear or front 1 Material too high and too much material 22 previous cut again Offset mower toleft 4 6 by adjust ing stabilizer bars Then mowin counter clockwise direction rotation direction of blades will Adjust mower height and attitude so that mower rear and front are within 1 2 of same height See instructions Reduce ground speed but maintain 540 rpm at tractor PTO or make two passes over material Raise mower for the first pass and lower to d sired height for the second and cuta90 tofirst pass Raise rear to mower high enough to permit mater ial to discharge but not so high that conditions listed above occur TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Material discharges from 2 Grass wet mower unevenly bunches of material along swath Continued 3 Rear of cutter too low trapping material under mower i re errs ee ar a IMam Gearbox overheating 1 Low on lubricant 2 Improper type lubricant 3 Excessive trash build up around gearbox Blade is scalping ground 1 Mower too low 2 Field is ridged 3 Field is too wet Mower will not cut Shear bolt sheared Shear bolt dribe only Mower will not cut Slip clutch s
20. r the tractor Clear area to be cut of stones branches and other debris that might be thrown causing injury or damage Operate only in daylight or good artificial light Ensure mower is properly mounted adjusted and in good operating condition Ensure that all safety guards and safety decals are properly installed and in good condition A STARTING AND STOPPING SAFETY Check the tractor master guard over the PTO shaft Make sure it is in good condition and fastened securely to the tractor Purchase a new guard if old guard is damaged or missing All tractors that are not equipped with a live Power Take Off PTO need to be equipped with an over running PTO clutch These are available through most farm equipment stores NOTE The addition of an over running PTO clutch may change the length of the PTO driveline required Pay extra attention to the instructions on the PTO driveline Installation Be sure that the driveline system guarding is sufficient Mower operating power is supplied from tractor PTO Refer to your tractor manual for PTO engagement and disengagement instructions Know how to stop the tractor and mower quickly in case of an emergency 10 A STARTING AND STOPPING SAFETY Continued The engine RPM should always be at idle speed when engaging the PTO Once engaged and you are ready to start cutting increase the PTO speed to approximately 540 RPM and maintain throughout the cutting operation The use of this
21. rt bolt nut and washer to lower section of lift arm support strap to lift arm bracket See Figure 10 Figure 10 STEP 8 Tighten all nuts and bolts BEFORE PUTTING ROUGH CUT MOWER INTO SERVICE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO OPERATING MOWER SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL IN GEAR BOX AND WITHOUT GREASE IN GREASE FITTINGS UNIT MUST BE SERVICED BEFORE USING e Fill Gearbox using Multi Purpose Gear Oil e For all Grease Fittings use a high temp multi purpose grease STEP 1 Place Rough Cut Mower so that the deck is secure and level STEP 2 Remove Pipe Plug located at top of gearbox and Pipe Plug located at lower 1 3 of gearbox STEP 3_ Fill gearbox using multi purpose gear oil through top 1 2 fill hole until gear oil is level with lower s hole STEP 4 Replace both the pipe plug located at top of gear box and Ie pipe plug located at lower 1 3 of gear box and clean off any excess oil STEP 5 Grease the following zerts Tail wheel fork See Figure 13 page 17 Tail wheel fork See Figure 14 page 17 Both U Joints on the PTO shaft See Figure 14 page 17 STEP 6 Inspect all guards to insure they are in good working order If not replace before using STEP 7 Check all bolts nuts and belt to insure they are tight and secure TOP PIPE FILL PLUG VENTED f z Ir 1 8 PIPE PLUG Vf cS Lier PROPER GEAR OIL LEVEL Nae V Et Aw CAUTION DO NOT overfill gearbox This could cause dam
22. s Low oil in gearbox Damaged oil seal Bent shaft Shaft rough in oil seal area Oil seal installed wrong Oil seal not sealing in the housing Oil level too high Hole in geatbox Gasket damaged Bolts loose Tire not turning properly Tailwheel not castering properly Operator turning sharply hitting objects with tailwheel frame or mower deck Tailwheel not castering properly Mower is being operated to low and mower deck is contacting ground during turns Tractor 3 pt Hitch is leaking down and mower deck is contacting ground 25 POSSIBLE REMEDY Run in or change gears Replace bearing Check level and add oil Replace seal Replace oil seal and shaft Replace or repair shaft Replace seal Replace seal or use a sealant on outside diameter of seal Drain oil to proper level Replace gearbox Replace gasket Tighten bolts Check whee assembly for proper lubrication Check tailwheel yoke assembly for proper lubrication or for mechani cal binding Drive carefully and plan turns to avoid hitting buildings posts trees etc Check tailwheel yoke see above under tire wear A Raise mower especially on rough ground B Set stop on hitch controls lever so hitch lift arms do not drop mower on ground A Repair tractor hitch hydraulic system B Use limit chains to keep lift arms from going lower than set limit ROTARY CUTTER
23. slopes Practice will improve your skills in maneuvering on rough terrain A minimum 20 of the tractor and equipment weight must be on tractor front wheels Without this weight the tractor could tip over causing personal injury or death The weight may be attained with a front end loader front wheel weights ballast in the tires or front tractor weights When attaining a minimum 20 of the tractor and equipment weight on the front wheels you must not exceed the ROPS weight certification Weigh the tractor and equipment Do not guess or estimate 12 A TRANSPORT SAFETY e Always observe state and local laws governing highway safety and the travel of farm machinery on public roads The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most locations However some locations prohibit their use Local laws should be checked for all lighting and marking requirements When driving the tractor and equipment on roads or highways use flashing amber warning lights and a slow moving vehicle SMV identification emblem Do not exceed 20 mph Reduce speed on rough roads and surfaces Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic Always install transport locks pins or brackets before transporting Do not drink and drive Be a safe and courteous driver Always yield to oncoming traffic in all circumstances including narrow bridges intersections etc Watch for traffic when crossing or operating in close proximity to roadways Turn curves and go up
24. the ignition keys Store the unit in an area away from human activity Do not park equipment where it can be exposed to direct contact with livestock for long periods of time Damage to mower and or livestock injury could result Make sure all parked machines are on a hard level surface and that all safety devices engaged 18 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS The safety decals and positions on the equipment are shown in the illustration below Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety decals the type of warning and the area or specific function related to that area that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS REMEMBER IF the safety decals have been damaged removed become illegible or parts have been replaced without decals new safety decals must be applied 19 A DANGER ROTATING DRIVELINE HAZARD KEEP AWAY To prevent serious injury or death from rotating driveline Keep all guards in place when operating e Operate only at 540 RPM Keep hands feet clothing and hair away from moving parts Do not operate without driveline securely attached at both ends Do not operate without driveline shields that turn freely on driveline THROWN OBJECT HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death e Do not operate unless all guards are installed and in good condition e Stop blade rotation if bystanders come within several hundred feet 20 A DANGER ROTATING BLADES KEEP AWAY To pre
25. ul approach to handling equipment You the operator can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions and insist those working with or for you adhere to them In order to provide a better view certain illustrations in this manual may show an assembly with a safety guard removed However equipment should never be operated in this condition Keep all guards in place If guard removal becomes necessary for repairs reinstall the guard prior to use Replace any safety decal that is not legible or is missing The locations of such safety decals are indicated in this manual Never operate this equipment while using alcoholic beverages or drugs that can hinder alertness or coordination Consult your doctor about operating this machine while taking prescription medications Under no circumstances should children under the age of 18 be allowed to work with or around this equipment Do not allow anyone to operate or assemble this equipment until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of the safety precautions and operation Review safety instructions with all users annually This equipment is dangerous to children and anyone unfamiliar with its operation The operator should be a responsible properly qualified and physically able person familiar with farm machinery and competent in this equipment s operation Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery If its ability to do a job or to do so safely
26. vent serious injury or death when the engine is running and the blades are rotating Never allow riders especially children on tractor or mower Do not operate with bystanders in mowing area Do not operate with deflectors quards removed Do not place hands or feet under deck Do not stand on or near implement at any time Do not stand between tractor and implements Operate only with tractor equipped ROPS and seatbelts TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Keep hands and body out of hitch area when attaching mower to tractor e Keep body clear of crush point between tractor and mower A WARNING To prevent serious injury or death Si no lee ingles pida ayuda a alguien que si lo lea para que le traduzca las medidas de seguridad Read and understand Operator s Manual before using Review annually Do not permit riders on the tractor or mower including children Do not allow children to operate mower Operate only with guards installed and in good working condition e Keep away from moving parts g Operate only with tractor equipped with ROPS and seatbelts g Before mowing clear debris from mowing area Do not operate in the raised position Stop engine lower mower set brake and wait for all moving parts to stop before dismounting Support mower securely before working beneath unit _ Transport with clean reflectors SMV and working lights as required by feder
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