Fuerst FB42, Operator'S Manual

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Assembly Section 3-2 FB42 08/01
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
ASSEMBL
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DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
Set up mower as received from factory with these instructions. Refer to complete check list when set -up is
finished.
Select a suitable working area. Open parts box and lay out parts to make location easy. Refer to Parts Lists in
Section 6 of manual and packing list. Cut all wire ties.
This mower is shipped partially assembled. Assembly will be easier if components are aligned and loosely
assembled before tightening hardware. Refer to bolt torque chart in Maintenance Section. All bolts are Grade 5
unless otherwise specified.
1. Position on flat surface.
2. Apply light oil to gear box input shaft.
ASSEMBLY
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FIGURE 1. Gearbox Shield Attachment
SHIELD ASSEMBLY
Before installing gearbox shields, check lubricant level in
gearbox. Refer to Maintenance Section - Gearbox. 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. Reinstall the bolts &
lockwasher (torque to 33 ft. lbs.) Attach cotter pin (#5)
through top shield (#1) from outside in. Attach shield (#1) to
top bracket (#2) and secure with flatwasher (#3 not shown)
and nut (#4). See
Figure 1 .
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6
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SHEAR BOLT or SLIP CLUTCH DRIVELINE INSTALLATION
Attach rear driveline of U-Joint to input Shaft on gearbox, install Snap Ring in groove on Input Shaft. NOTE :
Check that Snap Ring is properly seated in groove. This Snap Ring retains Driveline when shear bolt shears.
Install Grade 2 (only) shear bolt 1/2" by 3-1/2". Use of a stronger shear bolt than Grade 2, will result in
driveline failure and will void warranty. Figure 2.
FIGURE 2. Grade 2 Shear Bolt
FIGURE 3. Grade 8 Bolt used with Slip Clutch
Attach slip clutch driveline to input shaft on gearbox with Grade 8 Bolt Figure 3. Refer to proper Torque Chart in
Maintenance Section of this manual.