6
After operating for 5 hours and 10 hours:
6.
Repeat items 1 to 5 of Section A.
7.
Press grease in each nipple three to five times.
8.
Clean the machine, remove all grass and mud.
Field Operation
1.
Place the 3 point linkage into its
‘float’
operating mode to allow the machine and the hitch to move up
and down.
2.
Pull the machine into the field and align with the working area.
3.
Adjusting the height: There are 4 sets of adjusting spacers on the wheel fork, which make the cutting
height range from 25mm to 100mm. Add or reduce adjusting spacer to get a desired cutting height.
4.
Starting the Finishing mower:
a.
Run the tractor engine at low idle.
b.
Slowly engage the PTO control to start the mower.
c.
Slowly bring the engine to the rated PTO speed. Never exceed rated speed.
d.
Lower the mower to the ground and proceed with mowing.
5.
Stopping the Finishing mower:
a.
Slowly decrease engine speed to low idle.
b.
Disengage PTO clutch slowly.
c.
Place all controls in neutral, lower machine, stop engine and turn off ignition before dismounting.
6.
Ground speed:
Travel speed can vary between 5 and 13 kph depending on the grass and terrain conditions. It is the
responsibility of the operator to note the 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 the life of your Finishing Mower, it is important and
recommended to carry out regular service and maintenance. The period recommended is based on normal
operating conditions. Severe or unusual conditions may require more frequent maintenance.
A.
Fluids and Lubricants
1.
Grease: Use multi-purpose lithium based grease.
2.
Gearbox Oil: Use N46 drive or 80w gear oil or equivalent for all operating conditions. Gearbox
Capacity: 0.85 litre.
IMPORTANT: Check the oil level only when the Mower is cold and on level ground.
B.
Greasing
1.
Use a hand-held grease gun for all greasing.
2.
Wipe grease nipples with a clean cloth before greasing to avoid injecting dirt and grit.
3.
Replace and repair broken grease nipples immediately.
4.
If grease nipples will not take grease, remove and clean thoroughly. Also clean lubricant
passageway. Replace grease nipple if necessary.
NOTE: All maintenance, repairing, cleaning and lubricating must be conducted when the tractor and
mower are stopped and turned off.
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