Section 3: Operating Instructions
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Inspection Procedures
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WARNING
To prevent serious injury or death:
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Do not engage power take-off while hooking-up or
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All guards and shields must be installed and in good
working condition while operating implement.
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Select a safe ground speed when transporting. Never travel
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Always disengage power take-off, place tractor in park or
1.
Park tractor and mower on a level surface.
2.
Make sure tractor PTO is disengaged and mower
blades have come to a complete stop.
3.
Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is in
good working condition.
4.
Carefully raise and lower implement to ensure
drawbar, tires, and other equipment on the tractor do
not contact the mower or driveline.
5.
With PTO disengaged and driveline completely
stopped, check mower blades for sharpness. See
The remaining inspections are made by engaging the
PTO to check for normal operation.
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WARNING
To prevent serious injury or death:
6.
Start tractor, set throttle to an idle or slightly above
idle and slowly engage PTO. Initial start-up vibration
is normal and should stop after a few revolutions.
Stop PTO rotation immediately if vibration continues.
7.
Once mower is running smoothly, increase tractor
PTO speed to the appropriate rpm. Stop PTO rotation
immediately if vibration occurs.
8.
Investigate the cause of vibration. Make necessary
corrections before continuing.
Section 3: Operating Instructions
Operating Check
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the Grooming Mower. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the mower
unless they are age 16 or older and have read, fully
understood, and are totally familiar with the Operator’s
Manual. Make sure the operator has paid particular
attention to:
Important Safety Information
, page 1
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Section 2: Accessories & Set-up
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Section 3: Operating Instructions
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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
Perform the following inspections before using your
Grooming Mower.
Tractor Shut Down Procedure
It is essential that the tractor be shut down as noted
below before making any inspections, maintenance
and/or repairs to the tractor and/or mower.
1.
Park tractor on a level surface.
Don’t work under or
around an implement parked on a steep incline
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2.
Disengage PTO if operating.
3.
Place tractor in park and set park brake, shut tractor
off and remove switch key. Wait for PTO to come to a
complete stop before dismounting tractor.
4.
Wear safety glasses to make inspections and
perform maintenance.
Operating Checklist
Check
Page
Read and follow all safety information carefully.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
1
Read and follow hook-up & preparation
instructions. Refer to “Assembly & Set-up”.
Make sure all guards and shields are in place
and in good working condition.
Make all necessary adjustments.
Refer to section on “Adjustments”.
Read and follow all maintenance instructions.
Refer to “Maintenance & Lubrication”.
Lubricate mower as required. Refer to
“Lubrication Points”.
25.
Check oil level in gearbox. Make certain all oil
plugs are properly replaced. Refer to “Gearbox”.
Check mower initially and periodically for loose
bolts and pins. Be sure all nuts and bolts are
tight. Especially make sure mower blade bolts
are tight. Refer to “Torque Values Chart for
Common Bolt Sizes”.
