13. When disconnecting hydraulic lines, shut off hydraulic supply and relieve all
hydraulic pressure.
14. Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper equipment and
experience to do the job.
15. Inflating or servicing tires can be dangerous. Whenever possible, trained personnel
should be called to service and/or mount tires.
16. When completing a maintenance or service function, make sure all safety shields
and devices are installed before placing unit in service.
17. After servicing, be sure all tools, parts and service equipment are removed.
18. Be sure to lock the tractor brake and either lock the wings with the transport brace or
lower the mowers to the ground when completing work.
19. Never replace hex bolts with less than grade five bolts unless otherwise specified,
i.e., shear bolts
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20. Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing,
genuine replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to original
specifications. The company will not claim responsibility for use of unapproved parts
and/or accessories and other damages as a result of their use.
21. Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair the function and/or safety of
the machine and reduce its life. If equipment has been altered in any way from
original design, the manufacturer does not accept any liability for injury or warranty.
4.02 - Service
The accompanying illustrations show lubrication points. The chart gives the frequency of
lubrication in hours, based on normal operating conditions. Severe or unusual
conditions may require more frequent lubrication.
Use a good quality
SAE
multipurpose type grease for all locations shown. Be sure to
clean fittings thoroughly before using grease gun.
Use 90 wt. or 140 wt. gear oil in gearboxes.
Hourly:
1. Check the condition of mower blades for nicks or dull edges. Sharpen if necessary.
2. Replace bent or damaged blades
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3. Also check blades for damage after hitting an obstruction.
4. Clean foreign material from mower deck and belt area.
Every 8 hours:
1. Lubricate drivelines, wheel yokes and frame pivot points:
Apply two or three
shots of grease to the driveline cross and bearings and the telescoping shafts; apply
the same amount to the wheel arm grease fittings
(see fig. 17)
and the frame grease
fittings
(see fig. 16, #1-11 for lubrication points)
. See the driveline manufacturer
operator’s manual for further information on the drivelines. (Note: On older models
you may need to lubricate the wheel bearings, check wheels to see if there is a
grease fitting, if so apply two or three shots of grease every 8 hours).
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See Removing Blades in Section 4.03 - Blade Maintenance, for details.
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Refer to Table 1 - Torque Specifications, for head identification marking, page 42.
