King Kutter Lawn Mower 999998 User's Manual
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1. EET H PO Box 1200 nino U er 305 Commerce Drive INCORPORATED Winfield Alabama 35594 ROTARY MOWER OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL TO THE PURCHASER This manual contains valuable information about your new King Kutter Mower It has been carefully prepared to give you helpful suggestions for operating adjusting ser vicing and ordering repair parts Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference Study it carefully You have purchased a de pendable and sturdy mower but only by proper care and op eration can you expect to receive the service and long life designed and built into it Sometime in the future your mower may need new parts to replace those that worn or broken so go to your dealer and provide him with the model and part number Customer Information Name Purchased From Date Purchased Model No Serial No It is the purchaser and or operator s responsibility to Read and understand the information contained in this manual Operate lubricate assemble and maintain the equipment in accordance with all instructions and safety procedures in this manual Inspect the equipment and replace or repair any parts that are damaged or worn which under contin ued operation would cause damage wear to other parts or cause a safety hazard Return the equipment or parts to the authorized King Kutter dealer from where it was purchased for service or replacement of defective parts2. BONDIOLI BYPY 1 There are 3 white tabs around the cover as shown in A in FIG 1 Take a screwdriver and press against the tabs one at a time with downward angular pressure toward the end of shaft marked B in FIG 2 As you are pressing tab grasp cover at point marked B in FIG 2 and apply pressure against cover in the direction of arrow do this for each tab Sometimes the other tabs may relock if they do you must repeat unlock procedure You will feel it click when the tab releases after all 3 tabs are released you can slide the cover down the shaft in direction of in FIG 2 2 To put cover back into place slide cover back toward end until all the tabs relock You may have to tap lightly with screwdriver or hammer handle NOTE Cover may be longer on some models but they will come off the same as above EUROCARDAN SERIES 4 1 2 3 First you must locate the black tab D in FIG 3 put flat screwdriver in slot in end of tab and turn until the flat side is pointing towards center of shaft Once you do this take the thin flat screwdriver and put into slot labeled E in FIG 3 pry tab all the way out as shown in FIG 3 There are 3 white tabs around the cover as shown in G in FIG 4 You must line up cover slots and tabs as shown in FIG 4 F amp G Take a screwdriver and press against the tabs one at a time with downward angular pressure to ward the end of shaft As you are pressing tab grasp cover
3. THIS SYMBOL MEANS TIONS INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL ATENTON SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTH BECOME ALERT ERS YOUR SAFTEY IS INVOLVED SIGNAL WORDS The signal words DANGER WARNING and CAUTION are used with the safety messages in this manual and with each safety signs They are defined as fol lows DANGER Indicates an immediate hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in serious injury or death This signal word 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 may also be used to alert against unsafe prac tices CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practice If you have any questions not answered in this manual or require additional cop ies or the manual is damaged please contact your dealer or King Kutter Inc P O Box 1200 Winfield AL 35594 205 487 3202 or www kingkutter com EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES A Safety of the operator and by standards is one of the main concerns in designing and devel oping a mower However every year accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to
4. oil is level with lower 1 8 hole Replace both the 1 2 pipe plug located at top of gear box and 1 8 pipe plug located at lower 1 3 of gear box and clean away any excess oll Grease with a grade Il type tube grease The following zerks Tail wheel wheel fork See Figure M 1 page 22 Tail wheel fork See Figure M 1 page 22 Both U Joints on the PTO Shaft See Figure M 2 page 22 Inspect all guards to insure they are in good working order If not replace before using Check all bolts nuts and belt to insure they are tight and secure D 2 g Ss TOF PIPE IL i d A PLUSIVENTET FT oe u SRUPER GRAP O L LEVEL CAUTION DO NOT over fill gearbox This could cause damage to oil seals and can cause per manent damage to the gearbox This issue will not be covered under warranty 11 12 SAFETY TRAINING A Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our product Un fortunately our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator or bystander In addition to the design and configuration of equipment hazard control and ac cident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of this equipment It has been said The best safety device is an informed careful operator We ask you to be that k
5. Mower Size 5 60hp 5 80hp Tire amp Rim w Hub Wheel Fork Assembly Wheel Hub Assembly A Frame Assembly A Frame Height Adjust 6 Gear Box Lift Arm Brace EN ET a LiftArmAssembly 403656 403650 C2 4 HEAVY DUTY LIFT 6 8 7 MOWER N OP N fii nu m gt il LA m 2 Ta Part Name Part Number Rotary Mower Size 6 60hp 6 80hp 7 60 Tire amp Rim w Hub 501000 501000 501000 Wheel Fork Assembly 403602 403602 403602 Wheel Hub Assembly 191200 191200 191200 AeEndr 50002 Castle Nut amp Cotter Pin 7 80hp 901000 403602 191200 403601 184080 310609 147248 403658 403402 500002 195170 403033 501002 501230 501002 501110 ROTARY MOWER PULL 0 p AS y im um E arre e rnt Part Name Part Number Rotary Mower Size 4 40hp 5 40hp Mower Blade Set Pkg 2 nm 6 80hp 430001 403564 191100 195166 184080 147248 403648 320160 403032 501001 501130 501101 501110 501280 OO Q2 z ROTARY MOWER 7 PULL E gt Part Name Part Number Rotary Mower Size P 84 80 HD 901000 403568 191100 195170 184080 147248 403658 320160 403403 403033 501002 501230 501101 501110 501280 SHAFTS COVER REMOVAL Pictures are on next page
6. PTO shaft Note If you shear the bolt that attaches the PTO shaft to the gearbox re place with a grade 2 bolt only Re placement with another grade of bolt will void your warranty and may cause terminal damage to the PTO shaft gearbox or tractor Figure 1 A Figure 1 B Figure 2 19 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This mower was designed to CUT PASTURE GRASS AND ROUGH AREAS UP TO 1 IN DIAMETER Use of your rotary mower to cut any material larger than 1 in diame ter 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 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT To prevent mower blades from striking the ground or hidden objects your mower should be set to the highest position that will give the desired cutting height By setting your mower up this way you reduce blade wear and stress to the mower Mowing at regular intervals will yield far better results than periodic mowing I e less wind row ing To adjust cutting heights follow these steps STEP 1 Raise rotary mower off the ground with the tractor and SECURELY BLOCK IN POSITION Remove 5 8 bolt from adjusting bracket See Figure K STEP 2 Move the A frame tail wheel up or down to desired cutting height Rein stall 5 8 bolt and tighten to secure in p
7. and apply pressure against cover in the direction of arrow in FIG 3 do this for each tab Sometimes the other tabs may relock if they do you must repeat unlock proce dure You will feel it click when the tab releases after all 3 tabs are released you can slide the cover down the shaft in direction of H in FIG 3 To put cover back into place slide cover back toward end be sure tabs and slots line up until all the tabs relock You may have to tap lightly with screwdriver or hammer handle Once they have relocked replace black tab that was removed with flat side toward shaft center then turn flat side up to lock in place LA MAGDALENA 1 2 There are 3 black tabs around the cover K in FIG 5 Take a screwdriver and press against the tabs one at a time with downward angular pressure toward the end of shaft marked J in FIG 5 As you are pressing tab grasp cover at point marked J in FIG 5 and apply pressure against cover in the direction of arrow do this for each tab To replace slide cover back toward end and line up black tabs with the holes and lock in place 37 BONDIOLI COVER REMOVAL FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 EUROCARDAN SERIES 4 COVER REMOVAL P LA MAGDALENA COVER REMOVAL A o FIGURE 5 30 PTO SHAFTS COVER REMOVAL EUROCARDAN SERIES 5 1 There are 2 black tabs around the cover as shown in in FIG 1 Take a flat screwdriver and pry under the tabs one at a time at point in FIG 2 li
8. and rests against front side of the bottom spacer then through top hole of right lift arm install a washer and start the nut on the bolt but do not tighten it at this time STEP 7 Using the right side lift arm as a lever pull to the outside of the lift arm bracket and inset bolt through lift arm and lift arm bracket See Figure Install washer and nut Place the lift pin in the larger of the 2 holes on the lift arm brace and loosely attach the lift arm Finally insert bolt nut and washer to lower section of lift arm support strap to lift arm bracket See Figure J STEP 8 Tighten all nuts and bolts Figure A Figure B Figure C Figure D Figure E Figure F Figure Figure J 10 BEFORE PUTTING ROTARY MOWER INTO SERVICE STEP 6 STEP 7 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO START UP SHIPPED WITH OIL IN GEARBOX SHIPPED WITHOUT GREASE IN GREASE FITTINGS UNIT MUST BE SERVICED BEFORE USING Use Multi Purpose Gear Oil I E S A E 80w 90 or S A E 85w 140 Multi purpose gear oil in Gearbox For all Grease Fittings use T YPE grade II tube grease Place rotary mower so that the deck is secure and level Remove 1 2 Pipe Plug Located at top of gearbox and 1 8 Pipe Plug located at lower 1 3 of gearbox if oil comes out lower hole replace lower plug immediately and continue to Step 4 If no oil comes out continue to Step 3 Fill gearbox using multi purpose gear oil through top 1 2 fill hole until gear
9. 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 abutment Such impact could cause the 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 contact such obstacles Stop mower and tractor immediately upon striking an obstruction Turn engine off remove key inspect and repair any damage before resuming operation Stay alert for uneven terrain holes rocks and roots and other hidden hazards Keep away from drop offs and hazards that could cause roll over 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 di rection on slopes Do not start or stop suddenly on slopes Avoid operation on steep slopes In extremely uneven terrain rear wheels weights front tractor weight and or tire ballast should be used to improve stability 15 OPERATIONAL SAFETY continued 16 Pass rotary mower diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to vent hanging up tractor and rotary mower Practice will improve your skills in maneuvering on rough terrain Always cut dow
10. will not be responsible for injuries or damages caused by use of un approved parts and or accessories A fire extinguisher and the first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while perform ing maintenance on this equipment STORAGE SAFETY A Following operation or when unhooking the mower stop the tractor set the brakes disengage the PTO shut off the engine and remove 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 to livestock for long periods of time Damage and livestock injury could result Make sure all parked machines are on a hard level surface and engage all safety de vices 23 SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustration below Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs the type of warning and the area or particular function related to that area that re quires your SAFTY AWARENESS REMEMBER lf safety signs have been damaged removed become illegible or parts have been replaced without signs new safety signs must be applied New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer distributor or factory 24 A WARNING To prevent serious injury or death Si lee ingles pida ayuda a alguien que si fo lea para que le reduzca fas medidas de seguridad Head and understand Operator a Manual before using Rev
11. 151070 dP SE EE yore 151085 15055 151085 mono Safety Shield BYPY 124310 124315 124315 Safety Shield Eurocardan 124311 124316 124316 30 SLIP CLUTCH ASSEMBLY D tn E 3 2 9 Tp sd D IS EE 3 Sip cor vase vase vs ves DE 31 ROTARY gt Scu A Er gt TIER 5 RA 4 AN Part Name 5 1 2 6 Rotary Mower Size 60hp 40hp 6 60 0300 310081 310081 _6 Gear Box Slick 184000 184000 184005 184060 184005 184060 184005 184060 _6 Gear Box Splined 184010 184065 184010 184065 184010 184065 310076 310074 _8 PTO Shaft Ww Shear Pin 147022 147022 147029 147029 8 PTOShaf wSlpClucn 147129 147129 147134 147134 147134 147134 9 LitAms 310087 310088 310088 310088 310091 1 11 Lift Arm Support Strap 310071 310071 310071 310071 310071 12 __ 4000 13 Stump Jumper 403031 403031 403031 403032 403031 501001 501001 16 Swivel Kit _ 501027 501027 501027 501027 501027501027 501027 501013 Shear Bolt Kit Pkg 5 500101 500101 500101 501110 501110 501110 501110 501110 501110 2 9 HEAVY DUTY LIFT MOWER Part Name Part Number Rotary
12. 40 PTO RPM and thus maximum blade tip speed NOTE Do not allow the tractor engine or rotary mower to bog down or stall This causes undue wear and tear on the mower and tractor If this continues to happen re duce ground speed and raise cutting height of rotary mower until the 540 PTO RPM is able to be maintained Never attempt to clean out a plugged discharge chute until the tractor has been shut down and the mower blades have completely stopped STEP 6 After each use clean all debris from the top and bottom of the rotary mower Re place any missing or illegible safety decals Inspect for any damaged or worn parts and replace before next use Store rotary mower in a dry environment 21 MAINTENANCE 1 Periodically check and maintain proper gear oil level 2 Every 8 hours wheel fork s wheel hub s PTO shaft universal joints 2 and PTO telescoping surface See Figures M 1 amp M 2 NOTE Use only a grade Type ll tube grease 3 Before each use check to make sure all safety features are installed and work ing properly 4 Keep blades sharp and balanced at all times When replacing blades replace all blades and blade bolts at the same time 5 Periodically check all nuts and bolts to insure they are tight and secure Figure M 1 Figure M 2 grease points U joints 22 MAINTENANCE SAFETY Good maintenance is your responsibility Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble Fol
13. ARBOX O 8 184080 Spar __ 20 1 Castle Nut Washer amp Cotter Pin 501110 ala h 7 11 4 1 45 1 Limited Warranty King Kutter Inc King Kutter Box 1200 Winfield Alabama 35594 warrants to the original retail pur chaser Purchaser that the product that is the subject of this sale is free from defects in material and work manship at the time of sale Under this warranty King Kutter will repair the defective product free of charge to the Purchaser with either new or used and reconditioned replacement parts All warranty service will be performed at service centers designated by King Kutter If King Kutter is unable to repair the product to conform to the warranty after a reasonable number of attempts King Kutter will provide at its option one of the following a a replacement for the product or b a full refund of the purchase price Repair replacement or refunds are the Pur chaser s EXCLUSIVE remedies against King Kutter under this limited warranty King Kutter will not be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages based upon breach or warranty breach of contract neg ligence strict tort liability or any other legal theory Such damages include but are not limited to loss of prof its loss of savings or revenue loss of use of the product or any associated equipment cost of capital cos
14. THROWN OBJECT HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death Do not operate unless all guards are installad and in good condition Stop blade rotation if bystanders come within several hundred fast DANGER Ads ROTATING DRIVELINE HAZARD KEEP AWAY To prevent serious injury death from rotating driveiine Keep all guards in place when operating Operate only at 540 RPM Keep hands faet clothing and hair away from moving parts Do not operate without arivelin securely attached at both ends Do not operate without driveline shields that turn freely on driveline A WARNING _ TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Keep hands and body out of hitch area when attaching mower to tractor Keep body clear of crush point between tractor and mower 27 NO GREASE IN FITTINGS WHEN SHIPPED Operators Manuals are available from your dealer or King Kutter INC 0 Box 1200 Winfield AL 35594 205 487 3202 www kingkutter com HAN 05996 00518 MODEL NO DESGRIPTION XXXXXXXXXX 28 SHEAR PTO SHAFT Q Part Name 147022 147029 147034 Roll Pin Kit 500133 Male Tube End Yoke 151065 Implement End Yoke 151060 2 CO SLIP CLUTCH PTO SHAFT 6 4 TD 9 Ref Part Name No 147129 147134 147248 1 Cross Kit 170015 170020 170020 2 Roll Pin 170120 170120 170120 3 Female Tube End Yoke 151050 151070
15. al light Ensure mower is properly mounted adjusted and in good operating condition Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs are properly installed and in good condition STARTING AND STOPPING SAFETY Check the tractor master shield over the PTO stub shaft Make sure it is in good con dition and fastened securely to the tractor Purchase a new shield if old shield is damaged or missing All tractors that are not equipped with a live power takeoff 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 drive line required Pay extra attention to the instructions on the PTO driveline Installation Be sure that the driveline system guarding is adequate Mower operating power is supplied from tractor PTO Refer to your tractor manual for PTO engagement and disengagement instructions Know how to stop tractor and mower quickly in case of an emergency When engaging PTO the engine RPM should always be at idle speed Once engaged and ready to start cutting raise PTO speed to 540 RPM and maintain throughout cutting opera tion 13 OPERATIONAL SAFETY 14 The use of this equipment is subject to certain hazards that cannot be protected against by the mechanical means or product design All operators of this equip ment must read and understand this entire manual paying particular atten
16. ce transmission in neutral before at tempting to start engine Many varied objects such as wire cable rope or chains can become entan gled in the operating parts of the mower These items could then swing outside the housing at greater velocities than the blades Such a situation is extremely hazardous Inspect the cutting area for such objects before mowing Remove any like objects from the site OPERATIONAL SAFETY continued Never allow the cutting blade to con tact such items Cut material higher at first allowing rotary mower to clear hidden objects Never assume an area is clear Always Check Always stop the tractor disengage set brake shut off the tractor engine remove the ignition key lower implement to the ground and allow mower blades to come to a complete stop before dismounting tractor Never leave equipment unattended with the tractor running Never place hands or feet under mower with tractor engine running or before you are sure all motion has stopped Stay clear of all moving parts Do not reach or place any part of your body under equipment until it is blocked securely Do not allow riders on the rotary mower or tractor at anytime There is no safe place for any riders Do not operate unless all personnel livestock and pets are several hundred feet away to prevent injury by thrown objects Never operate tractor and rotary mower under trees with low hanging limbs Op erators can be knocked off the
17. e safety mes sages found on the safety signs on the tractor and mower Personal protection equipment including hardhat safety glasses safety shoes and gloves are recommended during assembly installation operation adjustment maintenance repair ing removal or moving the implement Do not allow long hair loose fitting clothing or jewelry to be around equipment PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS Tractors with or without mowers attached can often be noisy enough to cause permanent partial hearing loss We recommend that you wear hearing protection on a full time basis if the noise in the operator s position exceeds 80 db Noise over 80 db on a long term basis can cause severe hearing loss Noise over 90 db adjacent to the operator over a long term basis may cause permanent total hearing loss NOTE Hearing loss from loud noise from tractors chain saws radios and other such sources close to the ear is cumulative over a life time without hope of natural recovery Operate the mower only with a tractor equipped with an approved Roll Over Protective Sys tem ROPS Always wear your seat belt Serious injury of even death could result from fal ling off the tractor particularly during a turnover when the operator could be pinned under the ROPS or the tractor Clear area to be cut of stones branches or other debris that might be thrown causing injury or damage Operate only in daylight or good artifici
18. er and Purchaser superseding all prior agreements oral and written and all other communication between King Kutter and Purchaser related to the subject mat ter of this agreement THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUD ING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE No employee of King Kutter nor anyone else is authorized to make any warranty or representation in addition to or different from those made in this agree ment 5 Allocation of Risk This agreement allocates the risk of product failure between King Kutter and the Purchaser This Allocation is recognized by both parties as reflected in the price of the goods The Purchaser acknowledges that he or she has read this agreement understands it and is bound by its terms 46 47
19. fting tab over on top of e shaped lock After both tabs are released you can slide the locking ring down the in direction of in FIG 3 Then you will see a metal e ring E in FIG 4 at point D in FIG 4 you must pry under ring and re move it it will just slide down shaft unless you take PTO apart then apply pres sure against cover A in FIG 1 in the direction of arrow and slide cover down shaft 2 To put cover back into place slide cover back toward end making sure cover and locking mechanism F in FIG 4 line up Replace metal e ring slide the locking ring back into place be sure the tabs lock securely over locks NOTE Cover may be longer on some models but they will come off the same as above FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 39 40 HP GEARBOX 40 mem ZE 35 3 184000 184005 184010 1 SnapRing 106138 106138 106138 __2 nputSeal NAK35x54x10 156010 156010 156010 Snap Ring 1 131091 131031 __8 _ _______ Gear 185007 185010 185010 ep Shaft 186010 186010 186005 apo Spacer 1 13104 131045 1 8 Pipe Plug 131040 131040 131040 3 8 x 1 Bolt 8 Lock washer o NO 60 HP GEARBOX 42 Part Name Gearbox Gearbox 184060 184065 Input Seal NAK 35 x 60 x 10 156040 156040 Spacer 1 4 7 11 14 20 NEM HE lI 80 HP GE
20. handling equipment You the op erator can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions and insist those working with you or for you follow them In order to provide a better view certain photographs or illustrations in this manual may show an assembly with a safety shield removed However equipment should never be op erated in this condition Keep all shields in place If shield removal becomes necessary for repairs replace the shield prior to use Replace any safety sign that is not readable or is missing Location of such safety signs is indicated in this manual Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs that can hinder alertness or coordination while oper ating this equipment Consult your doctor about operating this machine while taking pre scription medications Under no circumstances should children under the age of 18 be allowed to work with this equipment Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of the safety precau tions and of how it works Review the safety instructions with all users annually This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation The op erator should be a responsible properly trained and physically able person familiar with farm machinery and trained in this equipment s operations If the elderly are assisting with farm work their physical limitations need to be recognized a
21. iew annually Da not permit riders on the tractor or mower inciuding children Do not allow children to operate mower Operate only with guards Installed and in good working condition Keep away from moving parts Operate only with tractor equipped with ROPS and seatbelts Before mowing clear debris from mowing area Dia not aperate in tha ralsod position Stop engine lower mower sel brake and wait all moving paris ta stop before dismounting Support mower securely b fore working baneath unit Transport with clean reflectors SMY and working lights as required by federal state and local laws Keep yourself others and clothing away from the rotating PTO Keep others away from area lo be mowed to avoid Injury from Tiving objects Do not stand between tractor and mower Be careful on uneven terrain Decrease speed when turning Do not excBad a safe transport speed 25 26 DANGER Borge ER ROTATING BLADES KEEP AWAY To prevent serious injury or death when tha engine is running and the blades are rotating Never allow rlders especially children on tractor mower Do not operate with bystanders in mowing area Do not operate with daflectors guards removed Do nol place hands or feet under deck not stand on or near implement at any time Do not stand between tractor and implemanis Operate only wilh tractor equipped ROPS and seatpalts DANGER
22. ind of operator It is the operator s responsibility to read and understand all safety and operating instructions in the manual and to follow them Accidents can be avoided Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead to careless injuries Read this man ual and the manual for your tractor before assembly or operating to acquaint yourself with the machines If this machine is used by any person other than you is loaned or rented it is the rotary mower owner s responsibility to make certain that owner s manual be available to the operator prior to operating 1 Reads and understands the operator s manuals 2 IS instructed in safe and proper use Know your controls and how to stop tractor engine and the mower quickly in an emergency Read this manual and the one provided with your tractor Train all new personnel and review instructions frequently with existing workers Be certain only a properly trained and physically able person will operate the machinery A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the machine An untrained operator ex poses himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or death If the elderly are assisting with farm work their physical limitations need to be recognized and accommodated PREPARTION Never operate the tractor and mower until you have read and completely under stand this manual the Tractor Operator s Manual and each of th
23. low good shop practices Keep service area clean and dry Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded Use adequate light for the job at hand Make sure there is plenty ventilation Never operate the engine of the towing vehicle in a closed building The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation Before working on this machine disengage the PTO shut off the engine set the bakes and remove the ignition keys Be certain all moving parts on attachments have come to a complete stop before at tempting 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 Periodically tighten all bolts nuts and screws and check that all cotter pins are prop erly installed to ensure unit is in safe condition When completing a maintenance or service function make sure all safety shields and devices are installed before placing unit in service After servicing be sure all tools parts and service equipment are removed from 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 genu ine factory replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to original specifications The manufacturer
24. n slopes never across the face Always check tractor manual for proper use on slopes When using a unit a minimum 20 of tractor and equipment weight must be on tractor front wheels Without this weight 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 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 TRANSPORT SAFETY A Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most localities However some localities prohibit their use Local laws should be checked for all lighting and marking requirements At all times when driving the tractor and equipment on the road or highway un der 20 mph 32 kph use flashing amber warning lights and a slow moving vehi cle SMV identification emblem Do not exceed 20 mph 32 kph 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 situations including narrow bridges intersections etc Watch for traffic when operating near or crossi
25. n the other The larger hole is to be used to fasten with the lift pin The lift arm support straps should be fastened to the outside of the lift arm bracket STEP 4 Loosen and remove the 2 nuts and washers for the A frame tail wheel section leaving the bolts in place See Figure D STEP 5 Install both the right and left side lift arm braces by sliding them over the 2 two A frame tail wheel 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 ro tate forward and rest against the installed lift arm See Figure E STEP 6 Install the long top mounting bolt by inserting it through the hole in the left side lift arm brace the lower of the 2 two holes in the left side lift arm the spacer the lower of the 2 two 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 F G amp H Note 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 Install the swivel U Shaped piece put mounting bolt through upper hole in left lift arm the spacer amp swivel making sure the 1 block on swivel is toward the front
26. nd accommodated Use a tractor equipped with a Roll Over Protective System and seat belts ROPS Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery If its ability to do a job or to do so safely is in question DON T TRY IT Do not modify the equipment in any way Unauthorized modification could result in serious injury or death and may impair the function and life of the equipment In addition to the design and the confirmation of this implement including safety signs and safety equipment hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the aware ness concern prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation trans port maintenance and storage of the machine Refer also to safety messages and opera tion instruction in each of the appropriate sections of the tractor and mower manuals Pay close attention to the safety signs affixed to the tractor and the rotary mower ROTARY MOWER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 Place rotary mower on a flat level surface See Figure STEP 2 Remove the wired on PTO shaft lift pins and spacers Loosen and remove the 4 bolts 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 B STEP 3 Install the right lift arm and lift arm support strap using 2 two short bolts and 1 one lift pin See Figure C Note The lift arm support strap has one hole punched larger tha
27. ng roadways Turn curves or go up or down hills only at a low speed and at a gradual steering angle Make certain that a least 20 of the tractor 5 weight is on the front wheels to maintain safe steerage Slow down on rough or uneven surface Al ways check tractor manual for proper use on slopes Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground and when operating close to ditches or fences Be careful when turning sharp corners Never allow riders on either tractor or mower ATTACHING TO TRACTOR WARNING Never stand between tractor and rotary mower while backing up tractor to the hitch STEP 1 Attach to tractor s category 1 three point hitch as described in the Tractor s Operator 5 Manual TO INSTALL SHAFT 1 REMOVE SNAP RING 2 ATTACH PTO SHAFT 3 REPLACE SNAP RING 4 INSTALL SHEAR PIN SNAP RING gt WARNING Failure to install retaining clip on gearbox input shaft would allow driveline to swing freely if bolt is sheared causing possible injury or death STEP 2 Determine if the PTO shaft needs to be shortened NOTE Due to the many variations in the tractor hitch points and distances between equipment gearbox input shaft and tractor PTO out put shafts some combina tions may require PTO shafts to be shortened as described by the following steps STEP 3 Raise and lower rotary mower in order to locate the shortest distance between equipment gearbox input shaft and tractor PTO output shaft With
28. osition See Figure L Note It may be necessary to loosen the A frame tail wheel attachment bolts See Figure D page 9 Figure K Figure L 20 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 horse power and ground speeds of approximately 3 5mph If finer shredding results are de sired adjust the deck to level or slightly lower in the rear This method will keep foli age 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 rec ommended unless a PTO speed of 540 RPM can be maintained ROTARY MOWER OPERATION STEP 1 Before each use perform the maintenance described in maintenance section page 22 STEP2 Read understand and follow the information on safety training preparation starting and stopping safety operational safety transport safety warning sections of this man ual pages 11 thru 16 STEP 3 With tractor running lower rotary mower into working position STEP 4 With the tractor at idle RPM engage PTO and slowly advance throttle to 540 PTO RPM NOTE Rotary mower designed to run at 540 PTO RPM only STEP 5 oelect a low gear for the tractor and begin to mow Tractor ground speed is to be controlled by gear selection only and not engine speed Tractor ground speed should allow rotary mower to maintain 5
29. rease to the outside of the male inner PTO shaft section Assemble PTO shaft and install on rotary mower and tractor NOTE If you shear the bolt that attaches the PTO shaft to the gear box replace with a grade 2 bolt only Replacement with another grade of bolt will void your war ranty and may cause terminal damage to the PTO shaft gearbox or tractor King Kutter shear pin 5 pack part 500101 WARNING Failure to install retaining clip on gearbox input shaft would allow driveline to swing freely if bolt is sheared causing possible injury or death STEP 9 Pull on tractor side of PTO shaft yoke to be sure it has locked in place Make certain PTO shaft shielding is in place and good working condition STEP 10 The PTO shaft shield is a non rotating design and must be secured prior to equipment use Using the chain on each yoke shield attach to a fixed object on the tractor and equipment ends that will not allow the PTO shaft shield to rotate during operation 18 SIZING PTO SHAFT STEP 1 Cutting the PTO shaft to length NOTE Be sure to cut equal lengths of each PTO shaft section Clamp end of PTO shaft in a vice and cut off shield where marked Figure 1 A amp 1 B STEP 2 Using cut section of the shield as a guide cut shaft off the same amount Figure 2 STEP 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for other PTO shaft section STEP 4 Use a file to deburr PTO shafts Clean up all chips burrs and filings from both ends of the
30. t of any substitute equipment facilities or services down time the claims of third parties including customers and injury to property These limitations also apply to the extent allowed by law to personal injury The purchaser must notify the Seller in writing of any defect in material or workmanship within one 1 year following the date of purchase If the equipment is used for commercial purposes the Purchaser must notify the Seller in writing of any defect in material or workmanship within ninety 90 days following the date of pur chase In no event will King Kutter be liable under this warranty unless written notice is received by the Seller within one 1 year from the date of original retail sale 2 Warranty of Title King Kutter warrants that it transfers a good title to the product free of any encumbrances and free of the rightful claim of any third party for infringement of patent or copyright 3 What is Not Covered by This Limited Warranty King Kutter will not be responsible for damage to or failure in the product which results from accident misuse abuse neglect installation of attachments not provided by King Kutter modifications to the product or dam age caused by use of the product for purposes other than those for which it was designed 4 No Other Warranties Unless modified in writing and signed by both parties this agreement is understood to be the complete and exclusive agreement and warranty between King Kutt
31. that are covered by warranty The King Kutter Factory may inspect equipment or parts before warranty claims are honored Payment of all costs incurred by the dealer for traveling to or transporting the equipment for warranty inspection and or claims CONTENTS ITEM PAGE PP e io 6 Assembly Instructions 8 Before Putting Into 11 Safety Training ads 12 Operational Safety 14 Transportation 16 Attaching fractor ESS ns 17 AAA o eo eee 19 Operating 20 Maintenance 22 Maintenance Safety 23 Safety Decal s And Locations 24 PTO Shaft see aha cs adt nias 29 Replacement Parts 32 PTO Shaft Cover 37 27218 2 EE 40 lii 46 SAFETY READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUC TIONS IN THIS MANUAL ESPE CIALLY IN THE SAFETY SECTION FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TAKE NOTE THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUC
32. the rotary mower in the shortest distance position shut down the tractor and SECURELY BLOCK ROTARY MOWER IN POSITION STEP 4 Pull apart PTO shaft and attach outer section to tractor PTO output shaft NOTE Be sure to pull on PTO shaft section to ensure yoke has locked into place 17 ATTACHING TO TRACTOR continued STEP 5 Place and hold inner PTO shaft section next to outer section and check if PTO shaft is too long Each section should end approximately 3 inches short of reaching u joint shield on the opposite section If the shaft is too long measure 3 inches back from each u joint shield and mark the other shaft section Be sure to do this for both PTO shaft halves NOTE Do not cut PTO shaft sections at this time STEP 6 Raise rotary mower and remove blocking Raise and lower rotary mower in or der to locate the longest distance between equipment input shaft and the tractor PTO output shaft With the rotary mower in the longest distance position shut down the tractor and SECURELY BLOCK THE ROTARY MOWER IN POSI TION STEP 7 As in step 5 hold PTO shaft sections together and check for a minimum of 6 inches of overlap If PTO shaft has been marked for cutting the overlap is the distance measured between the two marks If the PTO shaft has less than a 6 inch overlap DO NOT USE Contact your authorized King Kutter Dealer NOTE If the PTO shaft length is too long go to SIZING PTO SHAFT page 19 STEP 8 Apply any multi purpose g
33. tion to safety and operating instructions prior to using If there is something in this manual you do not understand ask your supervisor or your dealer to explain it to you Most accidents occur because of neglect or carelessness Keep all helpers and bystanders at least several hundred feet from an operating rotary mower Only properly trained people should operate this machine When machine is operated in populated areas where thrown objects could injure persons or property operation must be stopped when anyone comes within several hundred feet The majority of the accidents involve entanglement on the driveline injury of by standers 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 rotary mower The rotary mower is designed for use only on tractors with 540 RPM power take off Install and secure all guards and shields before starting or operating The dis charge chute bands flaps driveline guards and tractor shields should be used and maintained in good working condition They should be inspected carefully at least daily for missing or broken cable chain links shields or guards Worn items must be replaced at once to reduce possibility of injury Disengage power takeoff PTO and pla
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