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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
OWNER’S/
MOST ACCIDENTS OCCUR BECAUSE OF NEGLECT OR CARELESSNESS.
AVOID NEEDLESS ACCIDENTS BY FOLLOWING ALL OF THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LISTED BELOW.
OPERATOR’S
Machinery should be operated only by those who are Reduce speed when transporting mounted implements
MANUAL
responsible and are authorized to do so. to avoid bouncing and momentary loss of steering
control.
Stop the engine, lower all equipment, lock the brakes,
and remove the ignition key before dismounting from th
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SINO LEEINGLES, PIDA AYUDA A TABLE OF CONTENTS PULLEY, BELT AIGUIEN QUE SI LO LEA PARA QUE LE TRADUZCA LAS MEDIDAS DE AND CHECKLISTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SEGURIDAD. WHEEL ASSEMBLY SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SAFETY SIGNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 STATEMENT OF POLICY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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BLADE AND SPINDLE ASSEMBLY CHECKLISTS DELIVERY CHECKLIST PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST (OWNER/OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY) Inspect the mower thoroughly after assembly to be cer- tain it is set up properly. The following checklist is a ____ Review and follow safety rules and safety signs on reminder of points to inspect. Check off each item as it is pages 3 through 17. found satisfactory or after proper adjustment is made. ____ Check that mower is properly and securely ■■ Check operator's manual and famili
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SHIELD To the Owner/Operator/Dealer ASSEMBLY All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded opera- tor who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of accidents. BEFORE YOU START!! Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual. Observe the rules of safety
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GEARBOX ASSEMBLY 560 & 572 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of equipment. Designers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However, every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment.You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions in
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 3 POINT LIFT ASSEMBLY SAFETY SIGNS Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times. Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign. Safety signs are available from your Distributor or Dealer Parts Department or the factory. How to Install Safety Signs: Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry. Be sure temperature is above 50°F (10°C). Decide on the exact p
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DRIVELINE AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) DRIVELINE SHIELD ASSEMBLY SAFETY TRAINING Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to pro- vide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator. In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are depend- ent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, trans- port,
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) GENERAL MOWER ASSEMBLY PREPARATION Never operate the tractor and mower until you have read and completely understand this manual, the Tractor Operator’s Manual, and each of the Safety Messages found on the safety signs on the tractor and mower. Personal protection equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves are recommended during assembly, installation, operation, adjustment, maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving the implement. Do n
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) REPLACEMENT PARTS STARTING AND STOPPING SAFETY WARNING! For maximum safety and reliability, always use genuine replacement parts. The use of Mower operating power is supplied from tractor PTO. Refer to your tractor manual for PTO engagement and disengagement instructions. Always operate the tractor PTO in the 540 rpm speed selection. DO NOT OVER inferior replacement parts may cause premature or catastrophic failure which could result SPEED! Know how to stop tracto
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (continued) STORAGE BLADE SPINDLE SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY Your mower represents an investment from which you OPERATIONAL SAFETY (continued) should get the greatest possible benefit and use. 1. Inspect all parts for damage or wear and make sure Therefore, when the cutting season is over, the mower that the bearings are in good condition. Replace any Take all possible precautions when leaving unit unattended: Disengage PTO, set parking
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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Figure 14 BLADE INSTALLATION Install washer and lock washer on blade bolt, insert bolt OPERATIONAL SAFETY (continued) into blade and bolt into the spindle shaft. Note: Always wear heavy leather gloves while tightening blade bolts. Blade bolt has left hand threads and it should be tight- The mower discharge deflectors, belt guards, driveline and gearbox shields should be used and maintained in ened to 85 ft. lb. torque. See figu
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (continued) DRIVELINE LUBRICATION BLADE SPINDLE LUBRICATION Grease fittings are located on the cross and bearing kit Blade spindles must be lubricated after every 8 hours of TRANSPORT SAFETY assemblies of both U-joints. U-joints should be greased operation. Access the lubrication fittings through the after every 8 hours of operation. See figure 10 for the holes in the belt guards. Each spindle is supplied with a location of the grease fitt
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Before operating the mower, make sure that it is GEARBOX LUBRICATION MAINTENANCE SAFETY properly lubricated and thoroughly inspected. Only a minimum of time and effort is required to regularly The gearbox must be filled with SAE 90 EP oil before lubricate and maintain it. Following a regular program will operating. provide long life and trouble free operation. To fill gearbox to the correct operating level: Good maintenance is your respons
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Gearbox noisy. 1. Worn bearings. Replace bearing. MAINTENANCE SAFETY (continued) 2. Low oil in gearbox. Check level and add oil. After servicing, be sure all tools, parts and service equipment are removed. 3. Improper gearbox lubricant. Replace with proper lubricant. Gearbox leaking. 1. Damaged oil seal. Replace seal. Check to ensure all safety signs are installed and in good condition. (See
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TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE (continued) SAFETY SIGN LOCATION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Blade wears too fast. 1. Cutting in sandy conditions. Increase cutting height. 2. Cutting in rocky conditions. Increase cutting height. 3. Blades hitting ground. Increase cutting height. Mower seems to require 1. Advancing into grass or brush Reduce forward travel speed. excessive power. too rapidly. 2. Hitting ground. Raise cutter and reset skids. 3. Worn or dull blades. Sharpen or replace blades. 4.
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TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE (continued) SAFETY SIGNS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Belt slippage. 1. Mower is overloading, grass is too Slow tractor’s ground speed but DANGER DANGER tall or heavy. maintain 540 RPM PTO speed. Cut grass twice. Raise the mower for the first pass and lower to the desired cutting height for the second and cut at 90 degrees to the first pass. Cut a partial swath only. 2. Oil on belt from over lubrication. Clean lubricant from belt and sheaves with a clean rag. R
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SAFETY SIGNS (continued) TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Streaking. 1. Slow blade tip speed. Operate PTO at 540 RPM. 2. Worn blade tips. Replace with correct specified blades. 3. Dull blades. Sharpen blades uniformly. 4. Blades unable to cut that part of grass pressed Slow tractor’s ground speed but down by tractor’s tire path or mower’s casters. maintain 540 RPM PTO speed. 5. Mowing too fast. Slow down until cured. 6. Drive belt loose. Tighten per instructions on
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SAFETY SIGNS (continued) OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) FRONT GAUGE WHEEL ADJUSTING DRIVELINE LENGTH INTERFERENCE CHECK 1. Slide the driveline together until it “bottoms out.” 1 WARNING 2. Apply colored tape to the inner plastic shield tube /8” Do not operate the mower until this interference check has been performed. If you use the mower with a differ- from the end of the outer shield tube. ent tractor, you must perform the check for that particular 3. Reconnect the driveline to the tractor
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) INSTRUCTIONS the hazards created by the machine than people on the STARTING AND STOPPING MOWER street. Therefore, he must take every precaution possible TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS WARNING! The safe operation of this machine is the responsibility of when other people are around. AND PREPARATION the owner/operator. The operator should be familiar with When using the unit, a minimum 20% of tractor and The models FM 560 and FM 572 Finishing Mowers are the mower, tractor
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS The mower will attach to most tractors with a Category The safe operation of this mower is the responsibil- 3 PT. HITCH ATTACHMENT DANGER! I, 3 pt. hitch system and a 540 RPM PTO. Do not exceed ity of the operator. Only qualified people familiar with Remove bolt from hitch point location and assemble as horsepower recommendations. this manual should operate this machine. The operator Never allow children to operate, ride or come close shown in figure
