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This information is important in the proper use of your machine. Failure to follow this instruction could result in 

damage to your machine or property. 

THINK Safety! WORK Safely! Please read the following safety information carefully and follow the advice given to 
avoid  any  potential  dangers  to  yourself  and  others  or  damage  to  the  machine.  Special  safety  features  are 
incorporated in the design of the Finishing Mower for your protection. However, it can still be highly  dangerous 
to the careless operator. 

 

YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your Finishing Mower.  YOU must ensure that 
you and anyone else, who is going to operate, maintain or work around the Finishing Mower be familiar with the 
operating, maintenance and safety procedures contained in this manual. 

 

DON’T 

let familiarity trap you into danger. 

DON’T 

allow riders on the Finishing Mower. 

SPECTATORS 

(particularly children) must be kept well away while operating as sticks and stones can fly further 

than you think. 

NEVER 

start or operate your Finishing Mower unless sitting on tractor seat. 

ALWAYS 

place all controls in neutral, lower machine, stop PTO and turn off engine before dismounting tractor. 

ALWAYS 

keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. 

DON’T 

attempt any adjustment whatsoever while the machine is operating or spinning. 

DON’T

 

attempt  to  clear  any  obstruction  around  the  machine  while  the  machine  is  operating  or  spinning  to  a 

stop. 

DON’T 

attempt to clear any obstruction from underneath the machine while the machine is operating   or spinning 

to a stop. 

DON’T 

operate your Finishing Mower whilst it is in the raised position. 

ALWAYS 

know  what  you  are  cutting.  Never  operate  in  an  area  that  has  hidden  obstacles.  Remove  all  sticks, 

stones, wire or other objects that might be hooked or snagged, causing injury or damage from the working  area 
before starting. 

MAKE REGULAR INSPECTION 

of cutter assembly for fracture and be sure that all blades and guards are properly 

attached.  Replace if any irregularity or excessive wear shows. 

NEVER 

exceed the limits of your Finishing Mower.   If 

it’s

 ability to do a job, or to do so safely is in question 

 

DON’T TRY

 IT

 

Summary of Contents for DK120

Page 1: ...1 Finishing Mower DK120 DK150 DK180 Operators Manual Parts List Clark Equipment P L 30 Salisbury Road Hornsby NSW 2077 Phone Toll Free 1800 636 451 ...

Page 2: ... sitting in the tractor driver s seat and facing in the direction of travel Additional Information and Potential Changes FHM reserves the right to discontinue change and improve its products at any time without notice or obligation to the purchaser The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at printing Equipment described within this manual may be optional Some ill...

Page 3: ...ly further than you think NEVER start or operate your Finishing Mower unless sitting on tractorseat ALWAYS place all controls in neutral lower machine stop PTO and turn off engine before dismountingtractor ALWAYS keep hands feet hair and clothing away from movingparts DON T attempt any adjustment whatsoever while the machine is operating or spinning DON T attempt to clear any obstruction around th...

Page 4: ...ial 9 Install and secure all guards doors and covers before starting 10 The chain on the protective parts of the universal joint shall be guaranteed in good condition in case automatic rotation occurs Attaching Unhooking The Finishing Mower should always be located on a level dry area that is free of debris and other foreign objects 1 Remove protective cover from tractor s PTO shaft lower link and...

Page 5: ... following mechanical checks bemade A After operating for hour or after completing 2 acres 1 Check and tighten all nuts bolts and other fasteners 2 Check that the blades are in good condition and swing freely 3 Check the oil level in the gearbox Add as required 4 Check that the machine drive shaft shield turns freely 5 Lubricate all grease points ...

Page 6: ...he condition of the job being done and set the speed to obtain a quality cutting job and maintain control of the mower Decrease speed if you are producing a ragged cut leaving patches uncut or it is bouncing Routine Service and Maintenance The Daken Finishing Mower is designed to cut grass on a finished surface It is a simple and reliable system that requires minimal maintenance However to prolong...

Page 7: ...ace any components that are damaged or worn Reattach the drive shaft to the mower it should telescope easily and the guard should turn freely on the shaft Grease if necessary Drive belt Tension adjustment With the tractor switched off and the park brake engaged remover the two covers Loosen the 4 gear box mounting bolts adjust the rear nut to side the gearbox mount forward or back as required 5 Tr...

Page 8: ...ine When ordering parts for your Finishing Mower always give your dealer the Model and Serial number of your machine This will assist him in ordering and obtaining the correct parts Use the exploded view and parts list of the area of interest to exactly identify the required part ...

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