Fuerst FB42, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
Operation Section 4-2
OPERATION
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
FB42 08/01
FUERST FB42 ROTARY MOWER
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Fuest FB42 rotary mowers are manufactured with quality material by skilled workers. These mower are designed
to cut grass, weeds, small brush and other vegetative material up to 1” diameter in areas such as pastures,
industrial areas, and roadsides. The mower is equipped with protective deflectors and/or chain guards to prevent
objects being thrown from the mower by the blades, however, no shielding is 100% effective. All shields, guards,
deflectors, and chains equipped on the unit must be maintained on the mower in good operational condition.
It is the operator’s responsibility to be knowledgeable of all potential operating hazards and to take every reasonable
precaution to ensure oneself, others, animals, and property are not injured or damaged by the mower, tractor, or
a thrown object. Do not operate the mower if passersby, pets, livestock, or property are directly in front or to the
rear of the unit.
This section of the Operator’s Manual is designed to familiarize, 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 are not of a FB42 cutter. Some pictures may show shields
removed for purposes of clarity. NEVER OPERATE this implement without all shields in place and in good
operational condition. The operator must be familiar with the mower and tractor operation and all associated
safety practices before operating the mower and tractor. Proper operation of the FB42 mower, as detailed in this
manual, will help ensure years of safe and satisfactory use of the mower.
(1) OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................................................4-4
(2) TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS..............................................................................................................4-5
(2.1) ROPS and Seatbelt.....................................................................................................................4-5
(2.2) Tractor Safety Devices...............................................................................................................4-5
(2.3) Tractor Horsepower....................................................................................................................4-5
(2.4) 3-Point Hitch...............................................................................................................................4-6
(2.5) Front End Weight........................................................................................................................4-6
(2.6) Power Take Off (PTO)................................................................................................................4-6
(3) GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR............................................................................................4-7
(3.1) Boarding the Tractor...................................................................................................................4-7
(3.2) Dismounting the Tractor..............................................................................................................4-7
(4) STARTING THE TRACTOR.................................................................................................................4-8
(5) CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR..............................................................................4-9
(6) SETTING THE MOWER.....................................................................................................................4-10
(6.1) Setting Mowing Height...............................................................................................................4-10
(6.2) Setting Deck Pitch.....................................................................................................................4-11
IMPORTANT: To avoid mower damage, retorque all bolts after the first 10 hours of operation. Retighten blade
carrier retaining nut on gearbox lower shaft to 300 ft. lbs..