King Kutter King kutter Lawn Mower 999994 User's Manual
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1. 1200 305 Commerce Drive D Winfield Alabama 35594 FREE FLOATING REAR DISCHARGE FLEX HITCH FINISHING MOWER King THE PURCHASER This manual contains valuable information about your new King Kutter Flex Hitch Rear Discharge Finishing Mower It has been carefully prepared to give you helpful suggestions for operating adjusting servicing 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 de signed and built into it Sometime in the future your mower may need new parts to replace those that are worn or broken If 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 is the purchaser and or operator s responsibility to Read and understand the information contained in this manual Operate lubricate assemble and maintain the equip ment 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 continued op eration 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 for2. 33 34 REAR DISCHARGE FLEX HITCH FINISHING MOWER Part 7 STAINLESS aer Puley Bracket 1 3 26 amor Boubie ideer Pulley Bracket 8257 502303 508 5 Idler Puey Singe 16000 1600 16000 5 later Pulley 1 1 5 ___BettAduustment Assemby 40362 403688 403688 03688 e 50207 184000 18400 16400 164005 Main Puey Doe 163 Cat Pins 225 25 Spindle Puley Snge 5098 502313 598 25 Spindle Puey Doubs 50214 Bose Belt Guards TRI 30 Gearbox Plate Bot Pkg 502197 502097 502197 B 108 B 133 3 148 B 162 167112 35 38 40 S SE Mc Va N 4 5 6 Gearbox 7 Gearbox 184000 184005 131045 2 3 8 x 1 Bolt amp Lock washer 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 9 22 147022 2 Ref Part Name 147022 Roll Pin Kit 900131 Male Tube End Yoke 151045 C O Blade Spindle Unit 1 amp 2 Bearing Kit 2 Ball Bearings 6205 2 Seals TCM25x52x7 4 Snap Rings 555009 555009 opindle Pulley w Nut amp Key 502313 502314 Blade Bolt Set 3 w Washer 502310 502310
3. Da not permit riders on the tractor or mower inciuding children e Do not allow children to operate mower Querate 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 Da not operate in tha ralsod position Stop engine lower mower sel brake and wait all moving paris ta siop before dismounting Support mower securely 510 working beneath 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 area lo be mowed to avoid Injury from fying objects Do not stand between tractor and mower Be careful on uneven terrain Decrease speed when turning Do not axcparl a transpart speed DANGER 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 or mower not operate with bystanders in mowing area Do not operate with daflectors guards removed Do nol place hands or feet under deck Do not stand or near implement at any time Do not stand between tractor and implemanis Operate only wilh tractor equipped ROPS and seatpalts DANGER THROWN OBJECT HAZARD
4. 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 chasers 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 cost 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
5. RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TAKE NOTE THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUC THIS SYMBOL MEANS TIONS INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL an 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 follows DANGER Indicates an immediate hazardous situation that 1f not avoided could result 1 serious injury or death This signal word 15 to be limited to the most ex treme situations typically for machine components that for functional purposes cannot be guarded WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that 1f not avoided could result 1n serious injury or death and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that 1f not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe prac tice If you have any questions not answered this manual or require additional copies or the manual is damaged please contact your dealer or King Kutter Inc Box 1200 Winfield AL 35594 205 487 3202 or www kingkutter com EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES Safety of the operator and standards is of the main concerns in design
6. 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 Kutter 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 t
7. To prevent serious injury or death Do not operaie unless all guards are installad and in good condition Stap biade rotation if bystanders come within several hundred fast 29 30 DANGER Ades ROTATING DRIVELINE HAZARD KEEP AWAY To prevent serious injury ar death from rotating driveline 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 not operate without driveline shields that turn freely on driveline A WARNING MOVING PART HAZARD To prevent serious injury of death from moving parts Close and secure guards and shields befare starting Keep hand feat hair clothing away from moving parte Disconnect and lockout power source before adjusting or servicing not stand or climb on machine when operating 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 FOR LAWN GRASS ONLY 31 32 IN FITTINGS WHEN SHIPPED 10 Operators Manuals are available from your dealer or King Kutter INC 0 Box 1200 Winfield AL 35594 205 487 3202 www kingkutter com 0 996 00518 MODEL NO DESCRIPTION SN ti
8. farm ma chinery and trained in this equipment s operations If the elderly are assisting with farm work their physical limitations need to be recognized and 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 operation 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 finishing mower FINISHING ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 With finishing mower still in crate lay flat on a level surface Remove the top amp side sections of the crate leaving the finishing mower resting on the bottom section Set aside PTO shaft STEP 2 Insert tail wheel arms as shown in Figure and tighten both the bolt amp jam nut STEP 3 Raise A frame assembly Fig A amp B Mark
9. 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 driveline required Pay extra attention to the instructions on the PTO driveline Instal lation 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 OPERATIONAL 5 use of this eguipment is subject to certain hazards that cannot protected against the mechanical means or product design All operators of this equip ment must read and understand this entire manual paying particular attention 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 finishing mower Only properly trained people should operate this machine When machine is operated in populated areas where thrown objects co
10. ser vice or replacement of defective parts that are cov ered by warranty The King Kutter Factory may in spect 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 5 excel 6 Assembly Instructions 8 Before Putting Into 10 Safety Training 11 Transportation Safety 15 PLAC MING TO I een 16 SADE LO 18 Operating Instructions 19 2 5 6 7 FT Belt Replacement 22 4 FT Belt Replacement 24 Maintenance 26 Safety Decal s And Locations 27 Replacement sss 34 PTO Shat AP 36 Spindle Unit GEILDOX 38 PTO Shaft Cover 40 Warranty 43 SAFETY READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUC TIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ESPE CIALLY IN THE SAFETY SECTION FAILURE TO DO SO CAN
11. to ward the end of shaft As you are pressing tab grasp cover and apply pressure against cover in the direction of arrow H 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 PTO SHAFTS COVER REMOVAL 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 40 There are 3 black tabs around the cover 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 BONDIOLI COVER REMOVAL FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 EUROCARDAN SERIES 4 COVER REMOVAL FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 LA MAGDALENA COVER REMOVAL 5 41 SHAFTS COVER REMOVAL EUROCARDAN SERIES 5 1 There are 2 black tabs around the cover as show
12. to run at 540 PTO RPM only STEP 5 select 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 finishing mower to maintain 540 PTO RPM and thus maximum blade tip speed NOTE Do not allow the tractor engine or finishing 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 finishing mower 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 finishing mower Replace any missing or illegible safety decals Inspect for any dam aged or worn parts and replace before next use Store finishing mower in a dry environment 20 MAINTENANCE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Periodically check and maintain proper gear oil level Every 8 hours grease spindles 3 roller axle 1 wheel forks 4 wheel axles 4 PTO shaft universal joints 2 and PTO telescoping surface NOTE Use only a grade Type II tube grease Keep tires inflated to rated PSI listed on tire at all times Before each use check to make sure all safety features are installed and work ing properly Keep blades sharp and balanced at all times When replacing blades replace all 3 blades and bl
13. with or without mowers attached can often be noisy enough to cause per manent 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 ona 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 lifetime without hope of natural recovery Operate the mower only with a tractor equipped with an approved Roll Over Protective system ROPS Always wear your seat belt Serious injury of even death could result from falling 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 in jury or damage Operate only in daylight or good artificial light Ensure mower is properly mounted adjusted and in good operating condition Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs are properly installed and in good condi tion STARTING AND STOPPING SAFETY A Check the tractor master shield over the PTO stub shaft Make sure it is in good condition 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
14. Spindle Cap 191302 191302 37 SHAFTS COVER REMOVAL BONDIOLI BYPY 1 There 3 white tabs around the cover as shown 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 C 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 2j 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
15. X PLATE LOOSEN NUT 1 EACH SIDE Figure E 23 4 FT FINISHING MOWER ONLY TO REPLACE BELT STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9 Remove top cover Loosen nut on adjustment pulley to allow for movement See Fig Loosen nut on right side of L Bracket See Fig D Loosen belt by moving adjustment pulley in opposite direction you would to tighten belt Remove bolts 2 from hinge bolt gearbox plate from finishing mower deck See Fig Loosen nuts 2 from hinge bolt gearbox plate Raise gearbox assembly and pull out belt See Fig D for belt placement on pulleys Do step 4 5 under section TO ADJUST BELT to tighten TO ADJUST BELT STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 24 Remove top cover Loosen nut on adjustment pulley to allow for movement See Fig Loosen nut on right side of L Bracket See Fig D Turn nut on left side of L Bracket in counter clockwise direction until belt is tight Retighten nut on right side of L Bracket and nut on adjustment pulley 4 FT FINISHING MOWER ONLY Fo ADJUSTMENT PULLEY O c ccu L BRACKET NUT m REMOVE BOLTS MEN SS LOOSEN NUTS 1 EACH SIDE 20 STORAGE SAFETY 26 MAINTENANCE SAFETY A Good maintenance is your responsibility Poor maintenance 15 an invitation to trou ble Follow good shop practices Keep service area clean
16. ade bolts at the same time NOTE Blade bolts are left hand thread Periodically check all nuts bolts and belt to insure they are tight and secure Figure C grease points at arrows 21 0 6 7 FT FINISHING MOWER TO REPLACE BELT STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9 STEP 10 Remove top cover Release adjustment spring Loosen nut on adjustment pulley to allow for movement See Figure D Loosen nut on right side of L bracket See Figure D Loosen belt by moving adjustment pulley in opposite direction you would to tighten belt Remove nuts 2 from hinged gearbox plate from finishing mower deck See Figure E Loosen nuts 2 from hinged bolt gearbox plate Raise gearbox assembly and slip out belt see Figure D for belt placement on pulleys Do step 5 thru 7 under Section TO ADJUST BELT to tighten TO ADJUST BELT STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 22 Remove top cover Release adjustment spring Loosen nut on adjustment pulley to allow for movement See Figure D Loosen nut on right side of L bracket See Figure D Turn nut on left side of L bracket in counter clockwise direction until belt is tight Re tighten nut on right side of L bracket and nut on adjustment pulley Re hook adjustment spring See Figure D SPRING ON 5 88 ADJUSTMENT PULLEY Figure D GEARBO
17. 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 vehi cle 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 attempting to perform maintenance Never work under equipment unless it is blocked securely Always use personal protection devices such as eye hand and hearing protectors when performing any service or maintenance Frequently check mower blades They should be sharp free of nicks and cracks and securely fastened NOTE Blade bolts are left hand thread Periodically tighten all bolts nuts and screws and check that all cotter pins are properly 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 genuine factory replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to origi nal specifications The manufacturer will not be
18. ditches or fences Be careful when turning sharp corners Never allow riders on either tractor or mower ATTACHING TRACTOR A WARNING Never stand between tractor and finishing mower while backing up tractor STEP 1 Attach to tractors category 1 three point hitch as described in the Tractor s Operator s Manual TO INSTALL PTO SHAFT 1 REMOVE SNAP RING 2 ATTACH PTO SHAFT 3 REPLACE SNAP RING 4 INSTALL SHEAR PIN SNAP RING gt WARNING A 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 finishing mower in order to locate the shortest distance be tween equipment gearbox input shaft and tractor PTO output shaft With the fin ishing mower in the shortest distance position shut down the tractor and SE CURELY BLOCK FINISHING 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 16 ATTACHING TO TRACTOR continued STEP 5 Place and hold inner PTO shaft section n
19. ed 1 forward and swivel brace arms Marked 2 around toward rear of the mower Hook the brace arms to the tabs Marked 3 Fig on the back of the mower with bolts provided Fig D Fully Assembled STEP 4 Tighten all nuts and bolts Figure A Figure B BEFORE PUTTING FINISHING MOWER INTO SERVICE 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 finishing 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 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 Fill spindle units 3 with grease until full There are easy access holes in top cover for greasing spindle units Figure C page 21 Grease wheel axles 4 wheel forks 4 front roller axle 1 and PTO shaft universal joints 2 Figure C page 21 Check air pressure in tir
20. ed grass height By setting your mower up this way you reduce blade wear and stress on the mower Mowing at regular intervals will yield far better results than periodic mowing i e weekly vs by weekly mowing STEP 1 Raise finishing mower off the ground with the tractor and SECURELY BLOCK IN POSITION STEP 2 Remove pin from top of wheel fork assembly Lower wheel fork assembly from tail wheel arm STEP 3 Arrange spacers until desired cutting height is achieved Cutting heights range from approximately 2 0 6 0 inches in height STEP4 Reinstall wheel fork assembly into tail wheel arm and install keeper pin STEP 5 Repeat adjustment process on remaining wheel fork assemblies NOTE Make sure all are adjusted to the same height for an even cut FINISHING MOWER OPERATION STEP 1 Before each use perform the maintenance described in maintenance section pg 21 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 finishing mower to ground so that the swivel links are par allel to the ground This allows the free floating hitch system to follow the contour of the ground thus mowing evenly on uneven terrain STEP 4 With the tractor at idle RPM engage PTO and slowly advance throttle to 540 PTO RPM NOTE Finishing mower designed
21. es maintain rated PSI listed on the tire at all times Check all bolts nuts and belt to insure they are tight and secure 7 ET TOP PIPE PLUSIVENTED doa Z roy FIFE PLUG S ROPER GEAR O 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 10 SAFETY TRAINING 4 Safety is primary concern in the design and manufacture of our product fortunately our efforts to provide safe eguipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator or bystander In addition to the design and configuration of eguipment 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 kind 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 or is loaned or rented it is the finishing mowe
22. ext 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 finishing mower and remove blocking Raise and lower finishing mower in order to locate the longest distance between equipment input shaft and the trac tor PTO output shaft With the finishing mower in the longest distance position shut down the tractor and SECURELY BLOCK THE FINISHING MOWER IN POSITION 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 pg 18 STEP 8 Apply any multi purpose grease to the outside of the male inner PTO shaft section Assemble PTO shaft and install on finishing mower and tractor 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 ce
23. he price of the goods The Purchaser acknowledges that he or she has read this agreement understands it and is bound by its terms 43
24. ing 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 handling eguipment You the opera tor 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 eguipment should never be operated in this condition Keep all shields in place If shield removal becomes necessary for repairs re place 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 prescrip tion medications Under no circumstances should children under the age of 18 be allowed to work with this equip ment 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 precautions 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 opera tor should be a responsible properly trained and physically able person familiar with
25. n in in FIG 1 Take a flat screwdriver and pry under the tabs one at a time at point B in FIG 2 lifting tab over on top of e shaped lock After both tabs are released you can slide the locking ring down the shaft in direction of C 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 42 HingKutter HFEF 1 1 Limited Warranty King Kutter Inc King Kutter P O 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
26. r owners 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 opera tor exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or death l the elderly are assisting with farm work their physical limitations need to be recog nized and accommodated 11 PREPARTION A 12 Never operate the tractor and mower until you have read and completely under stand this manual the Tractor Operator s Manual and each of the 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 re pairing 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
27. responsible for injuries or damages caused by use of Unapproved parts and or accessories A fire extinguisher and the first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while per forming maintenance on this equipment Following operation or when unhooking the mower stop the tractor set the brakes disengage the PTO shut off the engine and remove the igni tion 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 devices 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 Shield REMEMBER If 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 27 29 WARNING prevent serious injury death 5i ice ingles pida ayuda a alguien que si fo lea para que l reduzca fas medidas de seguridad Head and understand Operator s Manual before using Review annually
28. rtain 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 SIZING 5 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 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 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This mower was designed to CUT LAWN GRASS ONLY Use of your finish ing mower to cut any material other than lawn grass may damage the mower and void your warranty CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT To prevent blades from striking the ground your finishing mower should be set to the highest position that will give desir
29. 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 haz ards Keep away from drop offs and hazards that could cause roll over Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when transporting or oper ating on hillsides over rough ground and when operating close to ditches or fences Be careful and slow down when turning sharp corners and changing direction on slopes Do not start or stop suddenly on slopes Avoid operation on steep slopes In extremely uneven terrain rear wheels weights front trac tor weight and or tire ballast should be used to improve stability OPERATIONAL 5 continued A Pass finishing mower diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to prevent hanging tractor and finishing mower Practice will improve your skills in maneuvering on rough terrain Always cut down 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
30. ued A 14 Never allow the cutting blade to contact such items Cut material higher at first allowing finishing mower to clear hidden objects Never assume an area is clear Always Check Always stop the tractor disengage PTO set brake shut off the tractor engine remove the ignition key lower implement to the ground and allow cutter 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 finishing 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 direct discharge chute to ward anyone Never operate tractor and finishing mower under trees with low hanging limbs Operators can be knocked off the tractor and then run over by the rotating blades The rotating parts of this machine have been designed and tested for rugged use However they could fail upon impact with heavy solid objects such as steel guardrails and concrete abutment Such impact could cause the broken objects to be thrown outward at very high velocities To reduce the possibility of property damage
31. uld 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 finishing mower The finishing 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 place 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 out side 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 13 OPERATIONAL 5 contin
32. 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 crossing roadways Turn curves or go up or down hills only at a low speed and at a gradual steering angle certain that a least 20 of the tractors 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
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