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ROTARY MOWER

FB42

Published 08/01

Serial No. FB42-10017 Through Current

P/N 00768114C

© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.

FUERST

1020 S. Sangamon Ave.
Gibson City, IL 60936
217-784-4261

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

This Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation
of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all
times. READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the Safety and
Operation Instructions contained in this manual before
operating the equipment.

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Summary of Contents for FB42

Page 1: ...angamon Ave Gibson City IL 60936 217 784 4261 OPERATOR S MANUAL This Operator s Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all times READ...

Page 2: ...equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of accidents BEFORE YOU START Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual Observe the rules of safety and common sense WARRANT...

Page 3: ...Shear Pin Driveline Installation 3 2 ShieldAssembly 3 2 A FrameInstallation 3 3 TailwheelInstallation 3 3 Hydraulic Relief Assembly 3 4 OPERATIONSECTION 4 1 MAINTENANCESECTION 5 1 Lubrication 5 2 Gea...

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Page 5: ...SAFETY SECTION Safety Section 1 1...

Page 6: ...nd who know how to do so safely and responsibly The Safety Alert Symbol combined with a Signal Word as seen below is used throughout this manual and on decals which are attached to the equipment The S...

Page 7: ...ion Ifthedecalsaremissing damaged or unreadable obtain and install replacement decals immediately SG 5 WARNING Makecertainthatthe SlowMovingVehicle SMV signisinstalledinsuch a way as to be clearly vis...

Page 8: ...tractor only when properly seated in the Tractor seat Starting a tractor in gear can result in injury or death Read the Tractor operators manual for proper starting instructions SG 13 DANGER Never wor...

Page 9: ...m safe turning speed for you and this equipment before operating on roads or uneven ground 3 Only transport the Tractor and Implement at the speeds that you have determined are safe and which allow yo...

Page 10: ...Implement to shift or fall crushing themselves or others SG 25 DANGER KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING ELEMENTS to prevent entanglement and possible serious injury or death SG 24 WARNING Do not exceed the rate...

Page 11: ...rking condition All safety devices should be inspected carefully at least daily for missing or broken components Missing broken or worn items must be replaced at once to reduce the possibility of inju...

Page 12: ...HERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITHSUBSEQUENTFAILUREANDPOSSIBLESERIOUSINJURYFROMTHROWNBLADES SGM 10 DANGER Rotary Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great distances 100 yard...

Page 13: ...in property damage or possible injury Do not transport unless 3 Point lift lever is fully raised and in the latched transport position Dropping implement in transport can cause serious damage to the t...

Page 14: ...ctor and Equipment SG 18 DANGER Always disconnect the main PTO Driveline from the Tractor before performing service on the Implement Never work on the Implement with the tractor PTO driveline connecte...

Page 15: ...ine 7 00769737 1 DANGER Blades Thrown 8 00769736 1 WARNING Shields Deflector 9 00760657 1 IMPORTANT Genuine Parts 10 03200347 SIGN SMV 11 00763977 1 INSTRUCT Notice to Owner 12 D103 1 INSTRUCT 540 RPM...

Page 16: ...12 FB42 08 01 2004 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY DECALS 3 00749117 Not Shown See Inside Front Cover of Manual 9 3438305 15 IJ1835 7 00769737 6 00756494 FB42 13 00768111 8 00769736 5 00756005 4 00756004 11 0...

Page 17: ...Safety Section 1 13 FB42 08 01 2004 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY SAFETY 1 00725746 2 00773723 DECALS 17 00776481...

Page 18: ...equipment with which the employee is or will be involved Employer Responsibilities To ensure employee safety during Tractor and Implement operation it is the employer s responsibility to 1 Train the...

Page 19: ...INTRODUCTION SECTION Introduction Section 2 1...

Page 20: ...operator how to work the Mower correctly and attend to appropriate maintenance The Trouble Shooting Guide helps diagnose difficulties with mower and offers solution to the problems Safety is of prima...

Page 21: ...id Skirts at all times The Mower manufacturer strongly recommends the use of Chain Guards or Solid Skirts for Agricultural purposes as well to reduce the risk of property damage serious bodily injury...

Page 22: ...wer 2 Fill out the Warranty Card in full Be sure to answer all questions including the Serial Number of the Mower Mail within 30 days of delivery date of this implement NOTE Warranties are honored onl...

Page 23: ...ASSEMBLY SECTION Assembly Section 3 1...

Page 24: ...Attach cotter pin and cable assembly 5 through top shield bracket 2 from outside in Remove the top two bolts 6 on the front of the gearbox housing Align holes in the top shield bracket 2 and gearbox R...

Page 25: ...t 3 4 x 6 bolts 8 thru hole in lift straps and spacer 7 Secure with 3 4 locknut 9 TAIL WHEEL INSTALLATION FIGURE 5 5 Align tailwheel beam weldment 16 between pivot brackets located behind gearbox moun...

Page 26: ...sing capscrews and lockwashers Tighten securely Install chain lugs 2 on either side of tractor top link mounting 4 using bolt or pin of required diameter and length Cat I kit requires a 3 4 diameter b...

Page 27: ...OPERATION SECTION Operation Section 4 1 2001 Alamo Group Inc...

Page 28: ...ze instruct and educate safe and proper mower use to the operator Pictures contained in this section are intended to be used as a visual aid to assist in explaining the operation of a rotary mower and...

Page 29: ...ck Setting 4 18 9 3 Raising the Mower 4 19 9 4 Driving the Tractor and Mower 4 19 9 5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines 4 20 10 OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND MOWER 4 21 10 1 Foreign Debris Hazards 4 21...

Page 30: ...actor PPE is designed to provide operator protection from bodily injury and includes the following Personal Protective Equipment PPE Protective eye glasses goggles or face shield Hard hat Steel toed s...

Page 31: ...TS The tractor used to operate the mower must have the power capacity to lift pull and operate the Power Take Off PTO at 540 revolutions per minute rpm while traveling at a ground speed between 2 and...

Page 32: ...ractors operate at either 540 or a combination of 540 and 1000 rpm PTO speeds The speed of the tractor PTO can be determined by the number of splines on the PTO output shaft Those operating at 540 rpm...

Page 33: ...nd mower with the ROPS in the raised position Never allow passengers to ride on the tractor and mower Additional riders can easily fall off and be seriously injured or killed from being ran over by bo...

Page 34: ...view the tractor operator s manual and consult an authorized dealer for tractor operation instructions if needed Essential Tractor Controls Locate the light control lever Locate the engine shut off co...

Page 35: ...wer hitch pins Note Set the 3 point lift control to Position Control so that the lift arms maintain a constant height when attaching the mower See the tractor Operator s Manual for correct settings wh...

Page 36: ...mower deck front to rear by extending or retracting the 3 point top link 5 Level the mower side to side by manipulating one lower lift arm length On most tractors at least one of the lift arms is desi...

Page 37: ...TO shaft A driveline not attached correctly to the Tractor PTO shaft could slip off and result in personal injury and damage to the cutter 1 Lower the mower until the rear of the mower is resting secu...

Page 38: ...sure back 1 from yoke of each shaft and place mark on opposite section Cut this length off with a saw 5 Round off all sharp edges and debur 6 Thoroughly grease then reinstall the driveline 7 Recheck f...

Page 39: ...r and tractor if the pre operation inspection reveals any condition affecting safe operation Perform repairs and replacement of damaged and missing parts as soon as noticed By performing a thorough pr...

Page 40: ...fluid level Fuel condition and level Sufficient lubrication at all lube points Air filter condition 8 1 Tractor Pre Operation Inspection Service 8 2 Mower Pre Operation Inspection Service Before each...

Page 41: ...en and missing pieces DANGER All Safety Shields Guards and Safety devices including but not limited to the Deflectors Chain Guards Steel Guards Gearbox Shields PTO integral shields and the Retractable...

Page 42: ...and excessive wear Make sure the mower is securely blocked up before crawling beneath Replace damaged worn and missing blades as complete sets to maintain rotary balance during operation Ensure carrie...

Page 43: ...it is safe to operate at a higher speed Use extreme care and reduce your speed when turning sharply to prevent the Tractor and Mower from turning over Determine the maximum safe turning speed for you...

Page 44: ...conditions locking the differential provides no benefit and should not be used Make sure the tractor brakes are in good operating condition Tractor brakes can be set to operate independently allowing...

Page 45: ...ing up loss of steering control and possible Tractor tip over Slow down on rough or uneven surfaces to prevent loss of steering control which could result in property damage or possible injury Do not...

Page 46: ...shortest length This type of abusive operation may result in damage to the tractor and mower components in the form of severe catastrophic failures Damage resulting from over collapse of the drivelin...

Page 47: ...ied objects such as wire cable rope or chains can become entangled in the operating parts of the Mower head These items could then swing outside the housing at greater velocities than the blades Such...

Page 48: ...nspect theconditionofthemowerandmakeanyneededrepairs immediately Make sure the blades are not damaged and the carrier is balanced before resuming operation Front and Rear Deflectors Chain Guards or Ba...

Page 49: ...efore the blades make contact with vegetation If it becomes necessary to temporarily regulate engine speed increase or decrease the throttle gradually WARNING Do not exceed the rated PTO speed for the...

Page 50: ...to 5 mph Use slow mowing speeds when operating on or near steep slopes ditches drop offs overhead obstructions power lines or when debris and foreign objects are to be avoided SGM 7 Mow only in condit...

Page 51: ...e dense or wet vegetation may need to be mowed in two or more passes to achieve a uniform cut In such conditions raise the cutting height to 12 or more on the first pass When you get to the end of a p...

Page 52: ...Mower To shut down the mower first bring the tractor to a complete stop Then slow down the mower by reducing the engine speed before disengaging the PTO Wait for all rotating motion to stop before pr...

Page 53: ...block the mower up securely before attempting to disconnect it from the tractor Use extreme care to keep feet and hands from under the mower and clear of any pinch points caused by the tractor hitch a...

Page 54: ...nd pins to the recommended torque 4 Check the mower for worn and damaged parts Perform repairs and make replacements immediately so that the mower will be ready for use at the start of the next season...

Page 55: ...s hydraulic pump is not independent of the tractor PTO or if the tractor PTO has to be run to have hydraulic power disconnect the mower driveline from the tractor PTO output shaft Secure the driveline...

Page 56: ...ll not be looking out for you therefore you must look out for them Check your side view mirrors frequently and remember that vehicles will approach quickly because of the tractor s slower speed Be ext...

Page 57: ...ctor dealer for lighting kits and modifications available to upgrade the lighting on older tractor models When operating on public roads have consideration for other road users Pull to the side of the...

Page 58: ...front and rear of the tractor utilizing the proper tie down locations as specified by the tractor manufacturer Arrange the chains so that when tightened the chains are pulling downward and against the...

Page 59: ...ades Weight should be changed at the same time within 1 oz Always replace both blades 6 Blade broken Replace blades in set 7 Blade carrier bent Replacecarrier 8 Blade hub not properly Removehub check...

Page 60: ...too fast Reduce ground speed by shifting to a lower gear 6 Blades locked back Freeblades 7 Blades riding up due to Replace blade bolts blade bolt wear or loose bolts StreakingConditions 1 Conditions...

Page 61: ...Replace seal 5 Oil seal not sealing in Replace seal or use a the housing sealant on OD of seal 6 Oil level too high Drain oil to proper level 7 Sand hole in casting Replace castings or gearbox 8 Gask...

Page 62: ...OPERATION Operation Section 4 36 OPERATION 2004 Alamo Group Inc FB42 08 01...

Page 63: ...MAINTENANCE SECTION Maintenance Section 5 1...

Page 64: ...areas The illustrations below shows lubrication points The chart gives the frequency of lubrication in hours based on normal operating conditions Severe or unusual conditions may require more frequent...

Page 65: ...leaking It is recommended that the 1 8 oil level plug Figure 2 be removed after every 10 hours of operation If required oil should be added until it runs out hole Recommended lubricant is NLGI 000 Gre...

Page 66: ...he Shield Bearing Retainer Align a slot in the Shield Cone with one of the slots in the Shield Put one of the Nylon Nuts back in through the aligned slots and turn until it is perpendicular to the slo...

Page 67: ...y also cause structural cracks in cutter housing WARNING Use only original equipment blades on this cutter They are made of special heat treated alloy steel Substitute blades may not meet specificatio...

Page 68: ...til the blade carrier is loosened Use a suitable 2 jaw gear puller to pull carrier off tapered gearbox shaft If gear puller is not available use long bar inserted through blade bolt access hole with e...

Page 69: ...chart Figure 7 lists the correct tightening torque for fasteners When bolts are to be tightened or replaced refer to this chart to determine the grade of bolts and the proper torque except when specif...

Page 70: ...lete removal of output shaft assembly it is necessary to keep shaft aligned on center line of housing when removing top bearing out bottom end Normally the simplest method of removing the output shaft...

Page 71: ...e of bearing housing See SEAL INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATION 4A Lubricate ID of seal and insert shaft until bearing contacts housing Press bearing into housing by hitting end of shaft Once bearing is in...

Page 72: ...r Install snap ring Ref 7 Figure 8 2A Install spacer and lower bearing on shaft NOTE Bearing Spacer Ref 6 may be two different lengths and each spacer requires a different bottom cap LOWER BEARING RET...

Page 73: ...ree shims onto input shaft housing Insert input shaft assembly into main housing by installing shaft end into bearing in main housing It may be necessary to rotate shaft to align gear teeth so that ho...

Page 74: ...anufacturer c The choice of remedy shall belong to FUERST 2 05 Purchaser is responsible for any labor charges exceeding a reasonable amount as determined by Manufacturer and for returning the goods to...

Page 75: ...o the protected area provided by the ROPS REQUIRED OF THE OPERATOR 1 Securely fasten seatbelt if the tractor has a ROPS 2 Where possible avoid operating the tractor near ditches embankments and holes...

Page 76: ...P N 00768114C FB42 SOM 08 01 Printed U S A...

Page 77: ...AND DROP LAST COPY IN ANY MAILBOX IMPORTANT TO PLACE THIS WARRANTY IN EFFECT THIS WARRANTY REGISTRATION MUST BE FILLED OUT SIGNED AND MAILED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF DELIVERY DATE OF THIS MACHINE DEALER AND...

Page 78: ...tatements above and the potential hazards of operating without such guards I understand that the operator is responsible for the safety of others in the area I have examined the product and accept it...

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Page 80: ...otential hazards of operating without such guards I understand that the operator is responsible for the safety of others in the area I have examined the product and accept it as being complete and in...

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Page 82: ...tential hazards of operating without such guards I understand that the operator is responsible for the safety of others in the area I have examined the product and accept it as being complete and in s...

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