Transportable Reel Mowers Operator`s Manual
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1. KESMAaC EQUIPMENT BUILT FROM EXPERIENCE KESMAC Transportable Reel Mowers 3 5 7 9 and 11 Gang Mowers Fairway Mowers Vertical Mowers Operators Manual Manual Part No KM99026 Rev 05 07 KESMAC Transportable Reel Mowers FOREWORD The Operator s Manual must be kept on the machine at all times The Manual is provided to give the Owner Operator the correct information on the safe operating procedures minor repairs and the maintenance of the machine Important features and specifications are included to help you operate your Kesmac mower safely and efficiently All Kesmac machines are tested and inspected before leaving the factory to ensure that all safety devices and safety decals are in place Do not operate the machine if any safety device or decal is damaged or missing IMPORTANT ASM Follow the recommended operating practices and the service maintenance procedures as outlined in the manual to ensure continued safe and satisfactory performance of the mower Questions relating to service or repair that may be beyond the scope of this manual should be directed to your Kesmac Dealer or to the factory Service Department Kesmac has a policy of continued product improvement and development and reserves the right to change design and specifications without notice or obligation to modify previously manufactured machines KESMAC INC KESMAC KESWICK ONT CANADA IMPORTANT T 5 5 Ng ener Record the Serial Number2. Check that the Cylinder when fully retracted measures 20 1 8 inches from the rod end Tie Rod Pin to the fixed end Pin Adjust the Synchronizer Tie Rod to obtain the correct measurement e Retract the Cylinder e Back off the Tie Rod locknuts e Adjust the Tie Rod until the chain bolts are level e Extending the Tie Rod rotates the arms C W e Retracting the Tie Rod rotates the arms C C W Continued on following page 20 LIFT CHAINS ADJUSTMENT REELS 4 AND 5 Cont Fig 15 page 20 Extend the cylinder and check that the chain bolt heads are level Extending the Cylinder Rod End Clevis rotates the RH Arm C C W and the LH Arm C W Retracting the Rod End Clevis rotates the arms in the opposite direction Fig 14 and 16 With Reels 4 and 5 raised check that the Snubber Rollers are located in the main frame catchers Shortening the lower inner chains No 3 lifts the Reel Shortening the upper outer chains No 4 will pull the Reel inward The outer chains should be tight with the Snubbers in their catchers The inner chain No 3 should be snug Raise the wing frames until the Snubber Rollers on Reels No s 8 and 9 engage in the catchers on the wing frames The inboard lift chains No 6 controlling the inboard end of the reel should be tight The outer chains No 7 controlling the outboard end of the Reel should be snug 21 Reels 10 and 11 When the wing fr
3. SAFETY CHAIN DRIVE BELT TIE ROD oO 38 MAINTENANCE Reel Drive Belts To replace the Reel Drive Belts Reels 2 and 3 Fig 34 e Remove the Safety Chain from the Stay Rod and compress the Telescopic Arm with the Compression Tool as shown in Fig 33 e Remove the Front Jackshaft Couplers and pull the belt through the gap between the Jackshafts Install the new belt onto the sheaves Fit the Jackshaft Coupler e Carefully release the Compression Tool and re attach the Safety Chain To replace the Reel Drive Belts Reels 6 and 7 Fig 35 e With the Wings down remove Shaft Cover e Remove the Socket Set Screws from the outboard end of inner front PTO Shafts and slide the PTO Shafts off the Reel Drive Shaft e Remove the Safety Chain from the Stay Rod and compress the Telescopic Arm as in Fig 33 e Remove Belts Fit new Belts Carefully release the Compression Tool and attach Safety Chain Refit PTO Shafts and Covers 39 Fig 35 FRONT PTO REEL PULLEY SHAFT SOCKET SET SCREW IMPORTANT OT Apply Loctite 242 to the PTO Shaft Setscrews MAINTENANCE Reel Drive Belts STAY ROD A To replace The Reel Drive Belts Reels 8 and 9 OA J Pian N a SAFETY Ulga SHEAVE Remove the Sheave Guard BH CHANN ZS GUARD ga Remove the Safety Chain at the Stay Rod Bag Mi LP 1G Compress the Telescopic Arm Refer to Fig 33 NAI P Remove the Belt from the Sheaves Release the Compression T
4. VALVE BLOCK WING DOWN WING DOWN L H CYLINDER R H VALVE CYLINDER MAIN CYLINDER UP P DOWN CHECK VALVE 77111111F9s MAIN CYLINDER Fig 11 HYDRAULIC LIFT OPERATION SEQUENCE VALVE SETTING 7 9 amp 11 Gang only Fig 12 If the main center five reel assemblies start to lower before the wing frames reels have finished their cycle the Sequence Valve requires re setting as follows e Back off the Jam nut e With a 3 16 Allen Key turn the Sequence Valve Adjuster one half turn CLOCKWISE e Raise the reel assemblies e Start lowering the reels until they are fully down The main reels should not move e Back off the Sequence Valve pressure adjuster until the main reels start to lower when DOWN is selected on the Control Valve e Tighten the Jam nut eNO E eee If the main reels do not go DOWN the Sequence Valve Adjuster is turned too far CLOCKWISE fh CAUTION _ _ If the Wing Frames drop with a BANG check that the Kick Springs are not seized up or damaged See Fig 31 7 9 11 GANG ONLY RETURN PRESSURE WA ADJUSTER Fig 12 ae l SEQUENCE VALVE 18 HYDRAULIC LIFT OPERATION SEQUENCE VALVE MANIFOLD RELIEF VALVE SETTING To prevent damage to the lift linkage if there is a hang up of a Lift Chain a Relief Valve is installed in the Manifold Block to control oil pressure to the Lift Cylinders
5. and avoid possible injury to yourself or to others The manual outlines the safe practices that must be followed when operating the mower when it is equipped with standard equipment Note that attachments which are not specified by Kesmac may affect the safe performance of the machine and are used at the Owner Operator s risk as they are not supplied or approved by Kesmac Inc BE A QUALIFIED OPERATOR BY e Reading and understanding the written instructions in the Operator s Manual and also on the safety decals on the Mower and the Tractor e Receiving training on the operation of the Mower and the Tractor e Asking your equipment dealer or supervisor to explain things you do not understand e Explain the written instructions in the operator s manual and on the safety decals to operators who cannot read BEFORE OPERATING THE MOWER Read this manual and any others supplied with the machine Check that all safety decals and safety guards are correctly located and are not damaged MAINTENANCE SAFETY Before doing any maintenance or service work e Due to moving heads spring loadings sharp blades and other potential injury causing factors exercise caution in the placement of fingers and hands when carrying out adjustments or repairs e Adjustments or service work must only be done when the Reels are stationary and have been lowered to the ground the PTO is disengaged and the tractor engine is switched off If t
6. safety procedures that are outlined in this manual to ensure your own safety and that of any bystanders It is not possible to identify all possible situations that may arise that could possibly affect the safety of service personnel or bystanders and the machine therefore Kesmac cannot list all possible precautions that may prevent accidents The Owner Operator and service personnel must assume responsibility for their own safety the safety of others and of the machine by following all safety instructions and fully understanding the safe operation of the machine as outlined in the operator s manual The operator should at all times be aware of any potential safety hazards and take corrective action immediately if a dangerous situation should arise If you do not understand ASK Kesmac Inc will not be responsible for any damages or claims from damages arising from the unauthorized modification of its products or the use of replacement parts that are not genuine Kesmac replacement parts or parts that do not meet Kesmac Engineering manufacturing specifications It is recommended that Kesmac products should be serviced maintained and repaired only by qualified service personnel SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General Safety The Operator s Manual brings to your attention situations that can arise during the safe and routine operation of your Kesmac Mower It also informs you how to deal with non routine conditions and situations
7. Pin and pull the Axle out of the Frame Tube e Replace the Wheel Rims and Bearings as assemblies Re assemble in reverse order COTTER INNER ee PIN WHEEL OUTER 4 LOCK AXLE COLLAR ee INNER LOCK _ COLLAR Fig 30 Dual Ouirieger Wheels MAINTENANCE Wing Kick Springs After several seasons of operation the Wing Kick Springs may loose some of their tension Washers can be added under the Springs to make up for the loss of tension Add three washers maximum if this is not sufficient fit a new Kick Spring To add Washers Fig 31 e Lower the Wings e Remove the Cotter Pin from the Rod End e Drive the Rod Rod Guide and Spring from the Spring Barrel e Place 1 inch diameter Washers under the Spring and insert the Rod and Spring into the Barrel e Push the Rod Guide into the Barrel and drive fully home by tapping on the Bumper e Fit Cotter Pin into the Rod End NOTE Apply white grease to the Spring and Rod before inserting them into the Barrel WING KICK SPRINGS 1 in DIA g WASHER COTTER A PIN BUMPER ROD GUIDE KICKER SPRING Fig 31 36 MAINTENANCE Main Drive Belts To replace the front and or rear Main Drive Belts Fig 32 e Remove the Drive Belt Covers e Remove the Idler Tension Eye Bolts and Springs e Remove the Jackshaft Couplers e Remove the Drive Belts from the Gearbox and the Drive Shaft Sheaves IMPO
8. Plug and also the Level Plug Oil should just flow from the Level Plug Top up as necessary with recommended oil e Refer to page 31 for recommended oils e Follow the recommended oil change frequency as shown on page 31 VENTED FILLER PLUG DRAIN PLUG Fig 26 NOTE The Gearbox illustrated above was fitted on Kesmac Mowers up to Serial Number 365 32 MAINTENANCE Main Wheel Axle Assembly From Feb 07 The Axle Assemblies should be checked every 12 months To remove a Wheel Axle assembly Fig 27 33 Lower all Reels to the ground Remove Reels 4 and 5 Jack up and support the Mower Frame Remove the Bearing Blocks see Fig 28 and Wheel Axle Assembly Remove Wheel from Hub Locate and back off the Setscrew in the Outer Axle Unscrew the Outer Axle from the Stub Axle Remove the Hub c w Seals and Bearings from the Axle Remove the Seals and Bearing Cones from the Hub Clean and inspect the Bearings if there are signs of excessive wear or damage replace bearing Cups and Cones as assemblies Pack Bearings and Hub with grease Fit new Seals Stand the Stub Axle on the bench and carefully lower the Hub Assembly onto it do not damage the seals Put grease into the Outer Axle cavity and on the Stub Axle Spindle threads and screw the Outer Axle onto the Stub Axle Tighten the Outer Axle while rotating the Hub until it is difficult to turn Back off the Outer Axle 1 4 turn Fit the Setscrew to lock
9. The Relief Valve setting prevents excessive oil pressure at the Lift Cylinders at engine idle speed Higher idle speeds will not increase the lift rate this is controlled by Restrictor Orifices in each cylinder Idle speed settings that are too fast increase the oil flow above the Relief Valve setting negating its protection RELIEF VALVE SETTING Fig 13 To set the lift rate at normal engine idle speed It is recommended that the adjustment is done when the temperature is a minimum 50 deg F Operating at below this temperature may require a slightly higher Relief Valve opening pressure e Remove the Relief Valve Cap e Turn the Adjuster IN 1 4 turn at a time until the mower units lift at a normal rate e During adjustment oil should be heard passing the Relief Valve if it is not the pressure is set too high Fig 13 RELIEF VALVE MANIFOLD BLOCK LIFT CHAIN ADJUSTMENTS Fig 14 The Lift Chains for the rear outer reels No s 4 5 8 9 10 amp 11 are fitted with chain adjusters that ensure that the Snubber Rollers engage correctly in the catchers Refer to page 21 for the correct sequence of reel numbering and the Lift Chain locations REELS 4 AND 5 Fig 15 Before adjusting the Lift Chains on reels No s 4 and 5 check that the main lift arms work in unison The chain bolts must be level relative to each other in the raised and in the lowered positions
10. all hydraulic fittings connections and hoses for signs of leaks damage or wear e Hoses must be routed clear of any moving parts and secured to prevent rubbing to prevent damage e Keep all hydraulic connections clean Refer to pages 16 to 19 for the hydraulic system diagrams and operation GUARDS AND DECALS Before starting mowing operations e Check that all safety Guards are in place and not damaged e Check that all Safety Warning Decals are in place are clean and readable A WARNING Do not operate the machine if any Safety Guards or Safety Warning Decals are missing or damaged To do so may result in serious personal injury INITIAL OPERATION CHECK After the first 10 hours of operation e Check all fasteners for tightness e Check the Main Wheel Retainer Bolts Remove the lower bearing Blocks Check that the Bearing Retainer Washers are tightly locked by the Retainer Bolts Refer to illustra tions on pages 34 and 35 If the washer is loose remove the Retainer Bolt and apply Loctite 242 to the threads and refit the bolt and washer Torque the Retainer Bolt to 76 in Ib Re assemble the Lower bearing Blocks IMPORTANT _ With the Lower Bearing Blocks removed check also that the inner races of the bearings show no signs of turning on the axle shaft This check should be done at regular service intervals For main axles with Taper Roller Bearings refer to pages 33 and 34 12 HOOK UP TO TR
11. be kept free of debris Worn Sheaves allow a belt that has no excessive wear to bottom out in the vee groove A shiny polished track in the bottom of the vee groove is evidence of a badly worn drive belt and or Sheave PRIMARY BELTS Fig 4 The Primary Drive Belts are tensioned by spring tensioned idlers There should be 1 2 inch deflection of the belt when pressed down mid way between the Sheaves Increase or decrease the belt tension by adjusting the Belt Idler Adjusting Nut REEL DRIVE BELTS Fig 5 Check that the Telescopic Arm is free by pulling it up it should slide freely against spring pressure Apply grease to the grease fitting Fig 3 Fig 4 Fig 5 LOCKNUT By ADJUSTING NUT SLEEVE 10 DAILY INSPECTION PTO SHAFT Fig 6 The PTO Shaft must be installed relative to the tractor as shown A WARNING H H _ Do not operate the machine without the PTO Shaft Shields in place To do so could result in serious personal injury The PTO Manufacturers Service Manual is supplied with the machine It is important that inspection service and maintenance instructions for the PTO are followed Grease the PTO daily TONGUE TUBE Fig 7 Check the nuts and bolts A for tightness Lubricate the Swivel Hitch at grease fitting B Fig 7 TRACTOR LARGE ANGLE END OPTIONAL BALL HITCH DAILY INSPECTION HYDRAULIC SYSTEM e Check
12. before operating the machine if in doubt about the side affects from any medication being taken that may put your safety at risk DECALS See Pages 5 amp 6 also DANGER ROTATING BLADES KEEP AWAY To prevent serious injury or death from rotating reel blade contact e Never allow riders especially children on tractor e Keep bystanders away from moving area Keep guards on machine e Keep hands feet hair and clothing away from moving parts D001 005 DANGER KAN WO RAISED WING HAZARD KEEP AWAY To prevent serious injury or death e Transport only with transport locks securely engaged e Lock wing before walking or working underneath D001 010 GEVAAR Als u geen engels kunt lezen vraag iemand die het wel kan om alle veiligheidsvoorzorgsmaatregelen voor u te vertalen D001 D16 PELIGRO Si No Lee Ingles pida Ayuda a Alquien Que Si Lo Lea Para Que le Traduzca las Medidas de Sequridad D001 S15 DANGER THROWN OBJECT HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death from thrown object e Operate with all guards installed in good condition e Stop operation if bystanders come within several hundred feet D001 009 To avoid injury or Machine Damage Operate only with 540 rom PTO D001 003 GEFAHR Wenn Sie kein Englisch lesen k nnen bitten Sie jemand der Englisch spricht alle Sicherheitswarnungen f r Sie zu bersetzen D001 G18 Locked Use chain to lock Unlocked i To preven
13. of the machine It must be quoted when CC I Cc I ordering parts or placing a service call to the factory SERIAL NO a WEIGHT SEE kg SE lbs a le Manual Part No KM99026 Rev 05 07 Qh CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GENERAL SAFETY Before Operating During Maintenance Safety Symbols Safety Decals Operating Conditions DAILY INSPECTION Tires and Wheels Drive Belts amp Sheaves PTO Shafts Tongue and Hitch Hydraulic System Guards and Decals Initial Operation Check HOOK UP TO TRACTOR Transport HYDRAULIC LIFT OPERATION LIFT CAIN ADJUSTMENT MOWING PROCEDURE Cutting Height Adjustment Reel to Bedknife Adjustment Single point Adjustment VERTICAL MOWER Depth of Cut Adjustment Drive Belts Adjustment Operation MAINTENANCE Lubrication Chart Gearbox Lubrication Wheel Change Main Wheel Wheel Change Out Rigger Wing Kick Springs Main Drive Belts Reel Drive Belts Jackshaft Bearing Replacement PTO Shafts Set Up SPECIFICATIONS BACKLAPPING UNIT Backlapping Reel amp Bedknife Grinding ELEVEN GANG Optional Castor Wheel LIFT CHAINS Attaching Dimensions TORQUE CHART SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The correct operating procedures and strict adherence to recommended service schedules are important in contributing to the safe operation of the machine and the safety of the operator and others It is important when carrying out service or repair work on Kesmac Mowers to follow all of the operating and service
14. the Bed knife are parallel e Turn the front and the rear Height Adjusters until the front and rear rollers contact the Adjusting Bar REAR ADJUSTER FRONT ADJUSTER e Tighten the Lock nuts Remove Adjusting bar REARADJ FRONTADJ TO BEDKNIFE SCREW SCREW Fig 18 Follow the above procedure at both ends of the rollers to ensure an even height of cut across the Reel Each mowing unit must be adjusted using the same method for all mowing units to cut at the same height 23 REEL TO BED KNIFE ADJUSTMENT Pre single point adjustment units Fig 19 N BEET RELEASE FAIRWAY MOWER When the reels are sharp and correctly adjusted to the KN NDN ATTACH TO LO ali CHAIN bed knife they will cut paper as clean as scissors RELEASE To adjust the reel blade to bed knife clearance e Check the Bed knife and the Bed knife Holder Screws for tightness a IS 4 y e Compress the Telescopic Arm with the belt PS SA release tool to allow the Reel to be rotated ATTACHTO EN STANDARD MOWER ADJUSTER A CAUTIONN Fig 19 The Telescopic Arm is heavily spring loaded Exercise care when compressing it to avoid personal injury REAR ADJUSTER Fig 20 e Turn the reel manually If the reel blades contact the Bed knife turn the Reel Adjusters CCW until there is no contact e Back off the lock slug screw and turn each reel adjuster CW in small amounts until the reel blades just contact the bed knife e Adjust the reels to g
15. would stop other types of mowers Contact with such debris will drastically reduce the Blade and Bedknife sharpness and result in a loss of the quality of cut Contact with debris can also cause damage to or the brakedown of the mower Look after your Mower and it will look after your mowing A WARNING Guards are installed by the manufacturer for your protection and that of bystanders Do not engage the PTO with the mower reels in their raised transport position Do not raise the mower reels when the PTO is engaged The PTO must be disengaged and the reels stationary before the mower reel units are raised Keep clear of all moving parts DAILY INSPECTION To enable customers to implement service procedures and design changes that are recommended to improve the operation and service life of the mower Service Bulletins are issued by the factory It is important that Service Bulletin instructions are implemented as soon as possible IMPORTANT At the end of the workday clean the mower thoroughly If a pressure washer is used do not direct the high pressure water jet directly at the Bearing Seals to do so will force water into the bearings and result in bearing failure MAINWHEEL BEARINGS Mower Units up to Serial No 73 have Sealed Bearings that do not require lubricating during service Refer to pages 33 34 amp 35 for service procedure on the revised axle designs with Cup and Cone Bearings t
16. ACTOR Fig 8 It is important that the Mower Frame is level for the correct set up for mowing Connect the Mower Swivel Hitch to the Tractor Draw Bar using an approved Draw Pin The front and rear Jack Shafts should be the same height from the ground IMPORTANT Adjust the Swivel Hitch to set the Mower Frame level to the ground It is removable to allow it to be rotated 180 degrees to increase the adjustment relative to the Tractor Draw Bar Optional Ball Hitch also illustrated IMPORTANT The use of a Draw Bar hung between the 3 Point Hitch Arms is not recommended Connect the PTO Shaft to the Mower Gearbox and the Tractor Tail Shaft see Fig 6 and secure the Shields WARNINGT TU DD The PTO Shields are identified Tractor End and Mower End If Shields are missing do not operate the Mower 13 SWIVEL TURNED 180 deg BALL HITCH ON ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT PLATE Fig 8 HOOK UP TO TRACTOR Connect the Mower Quick Connects to the tractor accessory hydraulic connections Keep the hydraulic connections clean WARNING J Relieve any hydraulic pressure in the mower hydraulic system before connecting the mower to the tractor hydraulic system Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury Fig 9 To relieve pressure in the Mower Hydraulic System press the plunger A in the Disconnect inwards A WARNING Use a suitable tool or piece of wood do not use your fingers as this coul
17. INT OR CRUSHING HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death from pinching or crushing Stand clear from implement while e Folding e Raising eUnfolding eLowering D001 007 To Avoid Injury or Machine Damage from Improper Tire Inflation or Torquing of Wheel Bolts e Maximum inflation pressure of tires is 22 psi e Torque wheel bolts to 90 Ib ft DO01 042 HIGH PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death from escaping hydraulic fluid Visually check all hydraulic lines and hoses BEFORE applying pressure Relieve pressure on system before repairing adjusting or disconnecting Use pi papel or cardboard NOT BODY PARTS to check for suspected leaks D001 012 To avoid injury or Machine Damage from Improper Tire Inflation or Torquing Wheel Bolts e Maximum inflation pressure of tires is 32 psi e Torque wheel bolts to 90 Ib ft DO01 008 GENERAL SAFETY Operating Conditions Commercial mowers are subjected to a variety of ground conditions Mowing machine operators must understand the need to pay constant attention to the changing conditions that they may encounter while operating the machine These precautionary measures will help in more efficient operation and reduced equipment down time IMPORTANT Positive drive PTO Mowers have a powerful cutting action very little will stop them This type of mower will swallow sand mud sticks cans golf balls and other debris that
18. RTANT Drive Belts must be replaced in pairs e Insert the new Drive Belts through the space between the Jackshafts and onto the Drive Shaft Sheave e Re fit the Jackshaft Couplers e Fit the Drive Belts onto the Gearbox Sheave e Assemble the Idler Eye Bolts and Springs IMPORTANT Adjust the Idler Tension Eye Bolt and Springs to tension the belts until there is 72 inch deflection in the belt when pressed firmly mid way between the Sheaves 37 MAINTENANCE Reel Drive Belts When fitting Belts to Reels 2 or 3 the Main Drive Belts and the Jackshaft Couplers must be removed first See page 37 To keep the Compression Tool clear of the Stay Rod the Binder Collar and Chain may be used When the Binder Collar is used check it is firmly in place A CAUTION on the 34 nut before compressing the Telescopic Arm To replace the Reel Drive Belts Reels 1 4 and 5 Fig 33 Remove the Safety Chain at the Stay Rod Attach the Release Tool Compress the Telescopic Arm Remove Tie Rod from the Reel Carefully release the Compression Tool to fully expand the Telescopic Arm Pull the Reel out to separate the Telescopic Arm and remove the belt Install new Drive Belt and re assemble in the reverse order A CAUTION Telescopic Arms are heavily spring loaded Exercise extreme care when compressing them to avoid serious injury BELT RELEASE TENSIONER RELEASE Bb AP SAFETY CHAIN FF TENSIONER ARM
19. ames are fully raised and Reels 8 and 9 are stowed Reels 10 and 11 will lower into their stowed positions The inner lift chains No 9 should be slack and the outer lift chains No 8 should be tight A CAUTION Exercise caution keep clear of the Reels units when making adjustments and raising and lowering them LEFT SIDE TRACTOR e Pre joH O j REEL 7 REEL 2 REEL 6 RIGHT SIDE fas n w k Ki N i py E Ki pr AA k g mN LA PINA ba db Pg o NG E Mi i kn kT f J J T REEL1 REEL4 REEL8 Fig 16 Chains No 1 2 and 5 do not require adjustment MOWING PROCEDUR Preferably position the Mower on level ground if on a slope face up hill to allow the reels to lower evenly and prevent possible damage to the reel drives A CAUTION Do not engage the tractor PTO when the reels are in the raised position Release all transport locking chains Lower the reel units to the ground Engage the PTO at low engine rpm to prevent shock loads to the mower drive train Select the appropriate tractor gear range Maxi mum 5 5 mph 8 9 kph at rated PTO speed Accelerate to max PTO speed 500 to 540 rpm If operating on rough stoney ground around ditches sand traps terraces for example reduce the engine rom and or select a lower transmission gear A CAUTION The PTO must be disengaged and the reel blades not rotating before raising the reel assemblies to prevent damage to the mower drive li
20. d result in serious injury Direct the disconnect away from your person Fig 9 TRANSPORT WHEEL BEARING SERVICE LIFE In the mowing mode the Main Wheel Bearings on all models have a service life of approximately 20 000 hours In the transport mode the bearing service life varies from model to model For example e 11 Gang e 9 Gang e 7 Gang e 5 Gang 500 Hours 750 Hours 850 Hours 1400 Hours A CAUTION Maintain the correct tire pressures as shown on the tire sidewall Do not tow a Mower that is fitted with Turf Tires on the highway TRANSPORT LOWERING THE REELS Before lowering the Reels position the Mower on level ground If on a slope face the mower up hill this allows the reels to lower evenly on both sides and prevents damage to the Reel Drives Check that the transport Safety Chains are un hooked from the Reels and are in their stowed position IMPORTANT To prevent damage to the Reels do not lower them with the Safety Chains in their transport positions Do not set the tractor engine RPM too high Shift the Tractor Hydraulic Control Valve Lever to the DOWN position Return the Control Valve Lever to NEUTRAL when all Reels are fully down Ah CAUTION Check all chains regularly for damage and that all Shackles are securely wired Failure to observe this precaution could result in an accident and personal injury LIFTING THE REELS Shift the Tractor Hy
21. draulic Control Valve Lever to the UP position Return the Control Valve Lever to NEUTRAL when the Reels are fully raised Re attach the Safety Chains TRANSPORT SAFETY CHAINS When transporting or storing the Mower the Transport Safety Chains must be attached from the Main Lift Arms to the opposite side Wing Reels CAUTION Do not engage the PTO with the Reels in the raised transport position The PTO must be disengaged and the Reels stationary before the Reels are raised HYDRAULIC LIFT OPERATION REEL WING LIFT SEQUENCE Fig 10 From Serial No 550 See Fig 11 for earlier machines Hydraulic oil pressure to the raise circuit lifts the five main reels first followed by the wing reels and lastly the wing frames The cylinders are locked up by Pilot Check Valves The Pilot Check Valves are released by pressure on the lower side of the hydraulic circuit REEL WING LOWER SEQUENCE Fig 10 Hydraulic oil flow in the LOWER circuit is stopped by the Sequence Valve until the wing cylinders are fully extended Oil pressure is then sufficient to open the Sequence Valve and ensure that the wing frames will LOWER first then the wing reels followed by the main reels Pilot Check Valves in the Valve Block remain closed until pressure via the return lines opens them allowing return oil to escape from the cylinders This prevents the reels from creeping down f
22. e Bearings are replaced the shafts the shafts must be set up as illustrated 41 SPECIFICATIONS Standard Fairway Verticut 11 Gang 9 Gang 7 Gang 5 Gang 11 Gang 9 Gang 7 Gang 5 Gang 5 Gang 25 ft 20ft 6in 16ft 11ft 6in 25ft 20ft 6in 16ft 11ft bin 11ft Jin Width of Cut 7620 mm 6248 4877 3505 7620 6248 4877 3505 3429 Height of Cut Same Same Same Same Same Same Same 13 to 83 mm 0 to 25 mm 3778 1bs 3120 2860 1847 4710 3345 3035 1972 1847 Weight 1714 kg 1415 1297 838 2137 1518 1377 895 8 38 106 in 80 79 50 82 79 58 Same Same Transport Height 2692 mm 2030 2005 1270 2083 2005 1473 112 in 110 95 112 96 101 Transport Width Same Same Same 2845 mm 2794 2415 2845 2438 2655 85 in Length No tongue Same Same Same Same Same Same Same 2160 mm Kan NG a aai kecdi nasd a cal al aa Length Plus Tongue Same Same Same Same Same Same Same Same 3455 mm Main 23x10 12 Same 24x12 12 24x12 12 23x12 5 24x12 12 Same 23x8 5 12 Tires 12 Same Same Wing 18x8 5 8 Same Same N 18x8 5 8 Same N A A PTO 84 Drive V Belts Same Same Same Same Same Same Same Same 7 88in dia x3 Cutting Reels 0 Same Same Same Same Same Same Same See Note 200 x 762 42 09 jet Dm NOTE Verticut 21 Blades x 10 Teeth 10 in dia 254 mm Blade Spacing 1 2 in 32mm 43 SPECIFICATIONS PRIMARY DRIVE STEP UP DRIVE RATIO NUMBER OF REELS NORMAL OPERATION TRACTOR POWER Nominal Note Horsepower vari
23. es to type of turf and mowing conditions PTO 1 3 8 inch diameter with six splines Wide Angle PTO Shaft Standard 1 64 1 Optional 2 20 1 5 6 7or9 PTO Speed Standard 540 rpm 11 Gang 45 hp 9 Gang 42 hp 7 Gang 28 hp 5 Gang 20 hp BACKLAPPING ATTACHMENT Hydraulic Operation WARNING During the Backlapping operation the Reels will be rotating while the Mower is stationary Keep all bystanders away from the machine to avoid possible personal injury The Backlapping Unit reverses the rotation of the Reels and reduces the rotation speed Grinding compound is applied to the Reel Blades while they rotate to give a sharp cutting edge IMPORTANT Before starting backlapping adjust each Reel parallel to its Bedknife Do not tighten the adjusters enough to cause firm contact Reel to Bedknife that will result in damage to the Backlapping Unit Fig 40 e Remove the PTO Shaft and also the Hydraulic Lines connecting the tractor to the Mower e Hold the Snap Hitch and Slide the Backlapper Coupler onto the Mower Gearbox Shaft e Connect the Hydraulic Lines from Backlapper Unit to the Tractor Cont 44 BACKLAPPER UNIT Wnr HITCH dae MOWER TRACTOR fg MOWER TT A j HYDRAULIC LINES e Start the engine and set it at IDLE speed no higher e Move the Tractor Auxiliary Valve Lever to the ON position If the Lever does not have a detent to h
24. hat are fitted from Serial No 74 onwards TIRES Main and Outrigger All tires should be visually inspected each day for excessive wear bulges or any other damage e Refer to the Tire Sidewall for the recommended operating pressure e Check the Wheel Lug Nuts for tightness The Wheel Nuts should be tightened to 90 ft lb torque Pay particular attention to the above if the machine is frequently transported on highways or on rough roads NOTE Turf tires are not designed for use on highways OUTRIGGER WHEELS Mower Units Serial No 1 to 73 and also No 87 have Dual Outrigger Wheels All machines after No 73 have Single Outrigger Wheels Dual Outrigger Wheels have a single Roller Bearing pressed into the Wheel Hub and retained by a Collar at each end of the axle Cont 8 DAILY INSPECTION Cont OUTRIGGER WHEELS Fig 1 Serial No Up to 73 Dual Wheels It is important that the Roller Bearings and Hub Cavity are kept packed with grease Apply grease daily IMPORTANT Also check that the Lock Collars at both ends of the Axle are locked to the Axle by the Set Screws Fig 2 Serial No 74 onwards Single Wheel Mowers with the Taper Roller Bearings Cup and Cone do not require daily maintenance Refer to pages 33 34 and 35 for service procedure Fig 1 DAILY INSPECTION DRIVE BELTS AND SHEAVES Fig 3 Check all Drive Belts for signs of cracking excessive wear cuts or stretching Sheaves must
25. he tractor is attached to the mower SAFETY PRECAUTIONS During Maintenance e Use only genuine Kesmac parts Parts that are not supplied by Kesmac may not meet Kesmac Engineering specifications or standards of manufacture e The use of parts not approved by Kesmac may result in component failure possibly resulting in an accident and injury to the operator or bystanders e Relieve pressure in hydraulic systems before attempting to carry out any service work Failure to observe this precaution may result in serious personal injury 4h SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Hazards are identified by this symbol followed by the Signal words DANGER WARNING or CAUTION AX DANGER Indicates an immediate situation which if not corrected or avoided WILL result in death or serious injury A WARNING Indicates a potential hazardous situation which COULD result in death or serious injury Ad caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which MAY result in a minor or moderate injury 3 The warning safety Decals are prominently displayed and strategically located on the machine Check regularly that Decals are not missing and are easily readable Do not operate the machine if any of the decals are damaged or missing It is important that the operator is familiar with the Safety Decals Do not operate the machine if drugs alcohol or any medications are being used which can affect alertness or co ordination Seek professional advice
26. if the Reels and Bedknives are not sharpened annually If the Reels and Bedknives are sharpened at least once each year Backlapping should be done every six weeks If any Reels or Bedknives are badly scored it may be necessary to use a Course Grit Compound to obtain a satisfactory result Compound is available in 50 80 120 and 180 Grit for varying conditions NOTE The 120 Grit is used for average or normal conditions Coarser 80 Grit can be used for Reels and Bedknives that are in poor condition The 50 and 180 Grit are at the extreme ends of conditions BACKLAPPING COMPOUNDS COARSE AVERAGE COARSE REEL AND BEDKNIFE SHARPENING Fig 42 When grinding and sharpening the Reels and Bedknives the angles and dimensions shown must be adhered to After grinding and sharpening Backlap the Reel Units as recommended on pages 44 and 45 Fig 42 REEL BLADE vie a 0 050 in 0 075 in BEDKNIFE 46 WING FRAME Optional Castor Wheel 11 Gang only The Optional Castor Wheel is fitted to the outer Wing Frames to improve cutting performance when mowing on undulating ground Fig 44 The Spindle Support Bracket is bolted to the top of the modified frame tube and behind the Jackshaft Bearings e Apply grease to the Spindle and the Wheel Hub every week e Refer to the Tire Sidewall for recommended operating pressure e Inspect the tire daily for excessive wear bulges or damage NOTE A retrof
27. ig 24 Apply grease to Also PTO Tubes Idler Arms Wing Pivots Lift Pivots Tongue Jack Vertical Mower Wheel Check the Gearbox oil level Refer to pages 32 and 33 for Gearbox lubrication details Apply oil to the Reel and Bed knife threaded height of cut adjusters Apply oil to the Verti Cut depth of cut threaded adjusters 28 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION IMPORTANT To maintain the efficient and reliable operation of your Kesmac Mower it is important that the checks and maintenance in the following schedule are carried out It is recommended that this be done at the end of the mowing season before storage and also before the start of a new season Carry out all of the previously recommended service and maintenance schedules Also check the following e Jackshaft Couplings That the Keys are in place and the Coupling Bolts are tight e All Sheaves and Bushings are tight and Keys are in place e All Drive Belt Sheaves for excessive wear See page 10 e Lift Chains for stretch wear or damage e Tie Rod ball joints for wear e Primary Drive belts for correct tension wear or damage e PTO Shafts Refer to the PTO manual supplied with the mower 29 e Apply light oil to the Reel Blades and the Bed Knife cutting edges to prevent rust e Main Wheels Bearings Refer to pages 33 34 and 35 for Main Wheel and Outrigger Wheel Axle service details IMPORTANT It is important to kee
28. it kit is available for this option 47 SPINDLE SUPPORT JACKSHAFT BEARING Fig 44 a A SPINDLE EE LOCK NA COLLAR tl BUSHING p GREASE GREASE LIFT CHAINS ATTACHMENT POINTS 18 in MA 18 in lt 10 in gt ba pl REEL6 RE i lt 28 in gt Fig 43 48 TORQUE GUIDE Grade 5 and 8 Fasteners Coarse Thread ae PLATED PLAIN 17 10 31 50 76 109 150 256 430 644 o ds asa leos se joo
29. ive an even cut across the full length of the bed knife e Tighten the lock slug screw Fig 20 REEL TO BED KNIFE SINGLE POINT ADJUSTMENT Adjust the Reel to Bed knife contact to give an even cut across the full length of the Bed knife as shown in Fig 20 Fig 21 As wear takes place on the Reel Blades and the Bed Knife the single point adjuster provides a quick easy and accurate method to make adjustments When noticeable wear is evident the central adjusting handle is turned CW this pivots the Bed knife reducing the clearance between the Reel Blades and Bed knife Indents in the adjusting handle register with the spring arm allowing incremental adjustment Turn the adjusting handle one indent click at a time until a slight reel to bed knife contact sound is heard CAUTION Do not turn the adjusting handle more than advised resulting in hard metal to metal contact of Reel Blades and Bed knife that will cause rapid wear and damage Do not operate the mower if heavy contact is evident 25 Spiral Reel Blades pass over the bed knife in a scissor action the blades just brushing the bed knife When cutting in dry conditions it may be necessary to adjust the Reel to Bed knife slightly closer to maintain a high quality cut REEL PIVOT W y BEDKNIFE HOLDER PIVOT ARM ADJUSTING HANDLE Fig 21 VERTICAL MOWER DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT Depth of cut changes as
30. ne CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSMENT Fig 17 For initial set up of the mowing height Position the mower on level ground and lower the reel assemblies Place a 1 in thick spacer under the bed knife Back off the height adjuster lock nuts turn each Adjuster until the roller is touching the ground Tighten the height adjuster lock nuts This will give an approximate mowing height of 11 in Match mark the Height Adjuster to the Mower Frame with a dab of paint The Notches on the Adjuster are 3 8 in apart Adjust the cutting height relative to the match mark and the notches Fixed head fairway mowers use the same method but the front roller is adjusted to 1 2 to 34 in from the ground HEIGHT ADJUSTER LOCKNUT Fig 17 22 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT FAIRWAY FLOATING HEAD Fig 18 A special tool is available that ensures that each mowing unit cuts at the same height and also that the Reels and Bed knives are parallel to each other To set the cutting height e Raise the Reels to transport position Set the front and rear rollers to minimum height by releasing the lock nuts and turning the front and rear Height Adjusters clockwise e Set the required height of cut A with the front Adjusting Screw in the Adjusting Bar e Position the head of the Adjusting Screw on the Bed knife Blade e Tighten the rear Adjusting Screw against the Bed knife Holder until the Adjusting Bar and
31. old the Lever in the ON position attach a suitable device e g a bungee cord to hold it in place e Apply Grinding Compound to the Reel Blades using a 1 1 2 to 2 inch wide brush AH CAUTION The applicator brush must have a handle that is extra long to ensure the safety of the operator cont 44 BACKLAPPING OPERATION NOTE The Applicator Brush must be free of grease or oil e Apply Grinding Compound to the Reels and allow two minutes for it to work in e Spray a fine mist of water onto the Reels and allow a further two minutes for it to work in e Apply asecond application of Compound followed by water mist e Continue this process until the Reels and Bedknife are sharpened satisfactorily IMPORTANT When carrying out the above procedure it may be necessary to adjust the Reels to maintain correct Reel to Bedknife contact When Backlapping is completed use a pressure washer to thoroughly clean all Compound from the Reels and Bedknives Failure to do so will have a reverse effect as the Reels rotate in their normal direction and the Blades could be damaged Remove the Backlapping Unit from the Mower Connect the Hydraulic Hoses to the correct ports in the tractor Before using the Mower ensure that all Compound has been removed from the Reels and Bedknives 45 The Backlapping procedure should be done once or twice each month depending on the hours of operation and
32. ool to fully expand the Telescopic Arm e Pull the Reel out to separate the Telescopic Arm and remove the Belt e Install a new Drive Belt and re assemble in the reverse order ay af ere SS ELOA To replace the Reel Drive Belts Reels 10 and 11 e Remove the Bearing Cover e Remove the Set Screw from outer end of the PTO Shaft and slide it off the Jackshaft e Compress the Telescopic Arm Refer to Fig 33 e Install a new Drive Belt and re assemble in the reverse order meme IMPORTANT Apply Loctite 242 to the PTO Shaft Setscrews MAINTENANCE Main Jackshaft Bearing replacement IMPORTANT The Bearing Shims must be replaced exactly as removed if the Jackshaft Bearings are removed Fig 38 If the Jackshaft Bearings are replaced the Jackshafts alignment must be checked and re set The shafts are aligned fore and aft with Shims behind the bearings and vertically with slotted holes in the bearing flanges e Assemble the Shafts Sheaves and Bearings with Lock Collars and Shims in place as removed e Tighten the Bearing Bolts and with a Straight Edge across the front of the Shafts check the fore and aft alignment Add or remove Shims as necessary e Place the Straight Edge on top of the Shafts Back off the Bearing Bolts and adjust the Bearings up or down to align the shafts PTO SHAFT SET UP Fig 39 The Inner and Outer PTO Shafts are keyed to the Jackshatts If th
33. p the Mower clean and well maintained If using a pressure washer do not direct the high pressure water directly at Bearing Seals water forced into the bearing will result in bearing failure LUBRICATION Gearbox See pages 31 and 32 Standard Mower Fairway Mower Jackshaft Bearings Do not over grease Typical 16 Locations Telescopic Arm idler Wheel Two Locations Lift amp Wing Pivots Huh Locations Fig 24 A Grease B Oil 30 GEARBOX LUBRICATION Fig 25 Check the Gearbox oil level every 80 hours of operation The oil level dipstick breather is located on the top of the Gearbox Top up as necessary with a recommended oil PREFERRED e AMOCO PERMAGEAR EP220 OPTIONS e TEXACO MEROPA PETROCAN ULTIMA EP220 After the initial operating period of 500 hours or 6 months the oil should be drained while it is warm and the Gearbox refilled with new oil Under normal operating conditions the Gearbox Oil should be changed every 2500 hours or 24 months whichever occurs first NOTE TU If the Mower is operating in abnormally high ambient temperatures or contaminated atmosphere the oil should be changed more frequently 31 OIL FILLER BREATHER NOTE The Gearbox illustrated above is fitted on Kesmac Mowers from Serial Number 366 GEARBOX LUBRICATION Fig 26 The Gearbox illustrated in Figure 26 was fitted on Kesmac Mowers up to Serial number 365 To check the oil level Remove the Vented Filler
34. ph 4 8 to 8 kph at rated PTO speed Accelerate to maximum PTO speed 500 to 540 rpm IMPORTANT Do not make a turn when the cutting units are operating to do so will severely damage the turf A CAUTION e Do not engage the PTO when the cutting units are in the raised or transport position e Do not raise the cutting units when the PTO is engaged e The PTO must be disengaged and the blades not rotating before the cutting units are raised for transport WARNING When operating in areas that may have stones or gravel in the ground exercise caution and keep bystanders well clear of the rear of the machine Debris can be flung out by the blades and result in injury ROUTINE MAINTENANCE In addition to the daily maintenance on pages 8 to12 the following maintenance schedules are recommended IMPORTANT These schedules are based on operating in average conditions In wet heavy or sandy conditions more frequent periods of service are recommended In such conditions the Roller Bearings should be greased every 20 hours 40 HOURS or WEEKLY Refer to Fig 24 Apply grease to e Reel Bearings Roller Bearings See note above Telescopic Arm Jackshaft Bearings See below Outrigger Wheels Dual wheels only Reel wheels Vertical Mower only IMPORTANT Do not over grease the Jackshaft Bearings as this pop the seals and result in bearing failure may 80 HOURS Refer to F
35. rom the transport position Restrictors in the wing cylinders prevent the wings from lowering too quickly HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FROM SERIAL NO 550 SUPPLY VALVE BLOCK WING DOWN NA HO LIB K 7 R H VALVE CYLINDER MAIN CYLINDER MAIN CYLINDER a DOWN UP H juh E ee MAIN CYLINDER Fig 10 16 HYDRAULIC LIFT OPERATION REEL WING LIFT SEQUENCE Fig 11 Machines up to Serial No 231 Hydraulic oil pressure to the RAISE circuit lifts the five main reels first followed by the wing reels and lastly the wing frames The cylinders are locked up by Pilot Check Valves The Pilot Check Valves are released by pressure on the LOWER side of the hydraulic circuit REEL WING LOWER SEQUENCE Fig 11 Hydraulic oil flow in the LOWER circuit is stopped by the Sequence Valve until the wing cylinders are fully extended Oil pressure is then sufficient to open the Sequence Valve and ensure that the wing frames will LOWER first then the wing reels followed by the main reels Pilot Check Valves in the Valve Block remain closed until pressure via the return lines opens them allowing the return oil to escape from the cylinder This prevents the reels from creeping down from the transport position A Restrictor in the Check Valves prevents the wings from lowering too quickly 17 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM QUICK DISCONNECT UP TO SERIAL NO 231 1 TRACTOR
36. t injury or damage to mower from Hydraulic Failures e Lock folding arms before transport e Unlock folding arms before operation D001 002 DANGER Si vous ne lisez pas l anglais demandez a quelqu un qui lit l anglais de traduire pour vous toutes les consignes de s curit D001 F17 IMPORTANT The Transport Safety Chain must be attached at this point when mowing D001 108 To prevent serious injury or death e Read and understand the Operator s manual before using Do not permit riders on tractor or mower Never carry child on tractor seat Operate with guards installed and in good condition Operate only with tractor equipped with ROPS and seatbelts e Keep away from moving parts e Stop engine set brake and wait for all moving parts to stop before dismounting e Be sure lights and reflectors required by law are clean and in good working order before transporting Do not allow children to operate mower e Travel with SMV and lights that follow local codes e Clean debris from mowing area e Do not operate in raised position Support securely before working beneath unit Review safety instructions annually EXCESSIVE SPEED HAZARD To prevent Serious injury or Death e Do Not Exceed 20 mph maximum transport speed Loss of Vehicle control and or machine damage can result D001 011 To prevent damage to reel units and or uneven cutting e KEEP FRAME LEVEL 001 00 PINCH PO
37. the Hub Install the Wheel Axle Assembly into Mower Frame Tighten Bearing Blocks Torque the Wheel Nuts to 90 ft lb AXLE NUT END CAP NO SPACER Fig 28 34 MAINTENANCE Outrigger Single Wheel From Serial No 74 Fig 29 Taper Roller Axles should be checked every 12 months To remove the Wheel Axle Assembly Fig 29 Raise the wheel put a Jack under the frame on 7 Gang and under a Tie rod mount on 9 and 11 Gang Mowers e Remove the Wheel e Remove Dust Cap Cotter Pin and Adjusting Nut e Pull the Hub Bearings and Seal off the Axle e Clean and inspect the Bearings If there are signs of wear or damage replace the Cups and Cones as assemblies e Pack Bearings and Hub with grease Fit new Seal e Fit Hub Assembly Washer and Adjusting Nut onto the Axle e Tighten the Adjusting Nut while turning the Hub until it is difficult to turn then back off the Nut 1 4 turn and fit the Cotter pin Pack the Dust Cap with grease and tap into place e Fit the Wheel Torque wheel Nuts to 90 ft lb NOTE Outrigger Wheel Service Kit is available Contains Bearings Seal Dust Cap and Cotter Pin Part Number MW 90001 35 COTTER PIN LO ng DA nag A NG pr pa GE SY Ne Oo LA BEARING ADJUSTING NUT Fig 29 Single Outrigger Wheel Dual Outrigger Wheels Fig 30 e Raise Wheels to transport position e Remove Lock Collars and Inner and Outer Wheels e Remove Axle Retaining Cotter
38. the Outer Axle to the Stub Axle e Fit the Wheel to the Hub and install the Wheel Axle assemblies into the Mower Frame e Tighten the Bearing Blocks e Torque Wheel Nuts to 90 ft lb TAPER ROLLER BEARING STUB AXLE F J ps i CAVITY BE At i mi Gr 3 k Ry AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY SEAL TAPER ROLLER BEARING Fig 27 NOTE The improved axle design introduced in February 2007 has a cast Hub and no external pre load Adjustment Nut See pages 34 amp 35 for earlier axles and Out rigger Wheels MAINTENANCE Main Wheel Axle Assembly Serial No s 74 to February 2007 Taper Roller Axles should be checked every 12 months To remove a Wheel Axle Assembly Fig 28 Lower Reels to the ground Remove Reels 4 and 5 Jack up and support the Mower frame Remove the Bearing Blocks and the Wheel Axle Assembly Remove the Wheel from the Axle Hub Remove Retainer Bolt and End Cap from the Axle Release the two Setscrews and remove the Axle Nut and Spacer Pull the Hub off the Axle Remove the Seals and Bearings from the Hub Clean the Bearings If there are signs of wear or damage replace Cups and Cones as assemblies Pack Bearings and Hub with grease Fit new Seals Fit the Hub onto the Axle Install the Spacer Axle Nut and End Cap with Retainer Bolt Tighten the Axle Nut while turning the Hub until it is difficult to turn then back off the Axle Nut 1 4 turn and tighten the Setscrews Fit the Wheel to
39. the height adjuster wheel pivot relative to the frame Notches on the wheel height adjus ter allow indexing ensuring the height adjustment is equal at both ends of the Reel Fig 22 To adjust the depth of cut Note the position of the notches on the height adjusters they must be the same at both sides of the reel e Back off both locknuts e Turn the height adjusters CW to increase CCW to decrease the depth of cut e The notches are spaced 3 8 inch apart to enable accurate adjustments e Tighten the locknuts DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT Fig 23 The Drive Belts are tensioned by adjustable arms not telescopic as on the standard mowers To adjust the belt tension e Back off the locknut e Turn the adjusting nut viewed from front CW to increase CCW to decrease the belt tension e Tighten the locknut e Adjust to allow 1 2 inch deflection of the belt midway between the sheaves HEIGHT 6 ADJUSTER Fig 23 26 VERTICAL MOWER OPERATION A CAUTION It is important that the operating instructions are followed to avoid serious damage to both the machine and also to the turf Recommended operating procedure 21 Position the machine on level ground Lower the cutting reels until they are just clear of the turf Engage the tractor PTO at low rpm to avoid shock loads to the mower drive train Slowly lower the cutting reels into the turf Select the appropriate tractor gear range to give 3 to 5 m
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