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Take note! This safety alert symbol found throughout this manual is used to call
your attention to instructions involving your personal safety and the safety of
others. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or death.

Signal Words

Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION with the safety
messages. The appropriate signal words for each has been selected using the following
guidelines:

DANGER:

 indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in

death or serious injury.

WARNING:

 indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result

in death or serious injury, 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, if not avoided, may result in

minor or moderate injury.

This symbol means:
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

Summary of Contents for FM48

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Finishing Mower 48 60 72 FM48 FM60 FM72 Cub Cadet Yanmar LLC P O Box 368023 Cleveland OH 44136 PRINTED IN U S A Version 2 0 Code No 769 03315 OPERATOR S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...ach has been selected using the following guidelines DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a potentially hazar...

Page 3: ...19 4 MAINTENANCE 18 3 10 Removing Mower from the Tractor 18 3 09 Uneven Terrain 16 3 08 Operating Techniques 16 3 07 Working Speed 15 3 06 Start Up 14 3 05 Attaching to the Tractor 13 3 04 Pre Operati...

Page 4: ...TION All hardware is metric Only metric tools should be used Other tools that do not fit properly can slip and cause injury CAUTION Right hand and left hand sides of the implement are determined by fa...

Page 5: ...l arms and remove the hardware bag secured between them 3 Important Remove the belt shields to inspect around the belt area and under the gearbox central plate to be sure the area is clear of packing...

Page 6: ...Tighten the lock nut down securely the top hitch plate should be able to swivel 360 see fig 2 10 Install the lower hitch arms onto the top hitch supports Tighten the bolts holding the lower hitch arm...

Page 7: ...operator prior to operating reads and understands the operator s manuals and is instructed in safe and proper use 2 01 Preparation 1 Before operating equipment read and understand the operator s manua...

Page 8: ...ter striking an obstacle disengage the PTO shut the tractor down and thoroughly inspect for damage before restarting 7 Never engage the PTO until the mower is in the down position and resting on the g...

Page 9: ...Fig 4 Safety Decals Replace immediately if damaged SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 9 CUB CADET YANMAR FM48 FM60 FM72 OPERATOR S MANUAL...

Page 10: ...ty CAUTION Our mowers are designed considering safety as the most important aspect and are the safest available in today s market Unfortunately human carelessness can override the safety features buil...

Page 11: ...and concrete abutments 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 th...

Page 12: ...perfect condition and ready to be used It is his responsibility to ensure that the customer is aware of all safety aspects and operational procedures for the mower He must also fill out the Pre Deliv...

Page 13: ...emoving the spacers lowers it by the same height see fig 7 Be sure all wheel arms are adjusted equally This is the only way to ensure a completely uniform cut IMPORTANT Very low cutting heights should...

Page 14: ...of the ground DANGER Stay clear of rotating driveline Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious injury Disengage PTO engage parking brake or place transmission in Park shut off the tractor...

Page 15: ...k shaft control lever With the engine idling slowly engage the PTO drive Move the throttle lever until the PTO speed indicated on the mower is obtained The mower is set for a PTO speed of 540 rpm Shif...

Page 16: ...s thickness Only a test run will enable you to gauge the optimal working speed for your conditions Under most conditions a 3 to 8 mph ground speed is best As a rule of thumb and if the conditions perm...

Page 17: ...mow at a right angle in travel to the first pass Plan your pattern to travel straight forward whenever possible It is better to cut grass more often than too short Short grass deteriorates rapidly in...

Page 18: ...d starts and slow down before changing directions on a slope Pass diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to prevent hanging up the tractor and mower Slow down on sharp turns and slopes to...

Page 19: ...the ignition key 5 Be certain all moving parts on attachment have come to a complete stop before attempting to perform maintenance 6 Never work under equipment unless it is blocked securely 7 Always u...

Page 20: ...hart 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...

Page 21: ...sily accessible from the top of the deck by simply removing the plastic dust guards 2 Check belt tension11 4 03 Blade Maintenance WARNING To avoid possible injury always wear proper eye and hand prote...

Page 22: ...wrench block the spindle and tighten the bolt to 103 lb ft see fig 12 4 To remove the blades reverse the procedure WARNING Do not substitute blades or any bolt for the blade retaining bolt Company bl...

Page 23: ...lades Sharpen both ends of the blade equally for balance and always maintain corners Always keep all three blades sharpened equally in order to maintain balance CAUTION Unbalanced or warped blades can...

Page 24: ...last hole it is necessary to replace the belt 4 05 Belt Replacement If the belt has been stretched or damaged to the point where the proper tension can not be obtained it must be changed FM48 FM60 FM...

Page 25: ...right spindle pulley see fig 14 7 Lower central plate 8 Replace front nuts Tighten front and rear nuts holding down central plate 9 Replace spring tensioner 10 Reinstall the belt shields 4 06 Driveli...

Page 26: ...r mower again to be sure driveline does not bottom out in its shortest position and has a minimum overlap of 6 in the longest position CAUTION Always work with the driveline as straight as possible Th...

Page 27: ...ct a safe ground speed that is appropriate for the terrain 5 Beware of traffic on public roads Install a SMV Slow Moving Vehicle sign when traveling on roads or streets 6 Reduce ground speed when turn...

Page 28: ...ER TECHNICAL FEATURES ASAE 2nd cat 4 8 4 x3 2 1 BX 1 4 3 14 566 2278 440 74 72 FM72 ASAE 2nd cat 4 8 4 x3 2 1 BX 1 4 3 14 763 2803 375 62 60 FM60 ASAE 2nd cat 4 8 4 x3 2 1 BX 1 4 3 13 188 3037 340 51...

Page 29: ...earbox follow the above instructions in reverse order 5 02 Blade Spindle To remove a blade spindle do the following 1 Remove the belt13 2 Remove the nut holding the pulley to the spindle shaft see fig...

Page 30: ...ower and replace worn or damaged parts 3 Tighten all hardware Grease all areas indicated under Maintenance15 4 Loosen the belts if the mower is to be stored for an extended length of time 5 Cover the...

Page 31: ...o passes over grass Mow grass high 1st pass 2nd pass cut to desired height Increase tractor rpm check engine and PTO speeds Wet grass Grass too high Tractor rpm too slow Grass build up at exit Tighten...

Page 32: ...s nuts tightened Overall condition touch up scratches clean and polish Test run check for excessive vibration or overheating of bearings Operator s Manual Review the operator s manual with the custome...

Page 33: ...9 PARTS MANUAL Finishing Mower 48 60 72 FM48 FM60 FM72...

Page 34: ...FM48 FM60 FM72 OPERATOR S MANUAL PARTS MANUAL 34 CUB CADET YANMAR...

Page 35: ...tral Rear Protection 005 1856 8 2 Side Rear Protection 72 005 1859 2 Side Rear Protection 60 005 1858 7 1 Deflector 60 020 8425 6 3 Cap 000 6647 5 1 Central Plate 72 005 1585 1 Central Plate 60 005 15...

Page 36: ...FM48 FM60 FM72 OPERATOR S MANUAL PARTS MANUAL 36 CUB CADET YANMAR...

Page 37: ...020 8761 2 Wheel Arm 48 010 8761 17 4 Bolt TE 14 x 140 000 6615 16 4 Spacer 000 8528 15 4 Cotter Pin 000 6610 14 4 Wheel Yoke 000 8785 13 2 Lynch Pin 001 8266 12 2 Hitch Block since 1 3 2005 005 6525...

Page 38: ...FM48 FM60 FM72 OPERATOR S MANUAL PARTS MANUAL 38 CUB CADET YANMAR...

Page 39: ...e 000 8526 36 1 Nut D 8 000 1806 35 1 Spring Washer D 8 000 3144 34 1 Bolt TE 8 x 25 009 1446 33 1 Cotter Pin D 2 EC Only 005 4422 32 Qty Part Description Part Ref FM48 FM60 FM72 OPERATOR S MANUAL PAR...

Page 40: ...FM48 FM60 FM72 OPERATOR S MANUAL PARTS MANUAL 40 CUB CADET YANMAR...

Page 41: ...005 1751 1 Bolt TE 10 x 35 009 1281 8 1 Hitch Plate 72 since 04 2006 005 1757 1 Hitch Plate 60 since 04 2006 005 1755 1 Hitch Plate 48 000 8571 7 1 Belt Tensioner 60 72 since 04 2006 005 1745 1 Belt T...

Page 42: ...FM48 FM60 FM72 OPERATOR S MANUAL PARTS MANUAL 42 CUB CADET YANMAR...

Page 43: ...t Blade 72 000 6845F 3 Flat Blade 60 000 6641F 3 Flat Blade 48 000 6795F 3 Highlift Blade 72 000 6845B 3 Highlift Blade 60 000 6641B 3 Highlift Blade 48 000 6795B 3 Mulching Blade 72 000 6845M 3 Mulch...

Page 44: ...FM48 FM60 FM72 OPERATOR S MANUAL PARTS MANUAL 44 CUB CADET YANMAR...

Page 45: ...2005 035 6521 2 Top Hitch Arm 72 030 8832 2 Top Hitch Arm 60 since 01 03 2005 025 6521 2 Top Hitch Arm 60 020 8832 2 Top Hitch Arm 48 since 01 03 2005 015 6521 2 Top Hitch Arm 48 010 8832 17 4 Bolt TE...

Page 46: ...FM48 FM60 FM72 OPERATOR S MANUAL PARTS MANUAL 46 CUB CADET YANMAR...

Page 47: ...0 2295 17 1 Snap Ring Outer M36 004 2122 16 1 Spacer Washer 003 4196 15 1 Spacer 001 0196 14 2 Bearing 6207 002 5332 13 1 Pinion Gear 005 0192 12 4 Lock Washer M12 000 1077 11 4 Nut M12 000 3038 10 2...

Page 48: ...FM48 FM60 FM72 OPERATOR S MANUAL PARTS MANUAL 48 CUB CADET YANMAR...

Page 49: ...52B 13 2 Anti rotation Chain 502 889B 12 2 Pin for Stop Rotation 503 325B 11 1 Soft Cone 503 341B 10 1 Outer tube Rigid Cone 503 323B 9 1 Tube Bearing Outer 503 322B 8 1 Inner Tube with Yoke 6 503 346...

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