Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M
3/21/19
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Pull Rope Hook-up
Skip to
“Gauge Wheel Assembly”
below if mower is
equipped with the
“Optional Hydraulic Wing Locks”
.
Refer to Figure 1-7:
The operator will need to be able to access pull rope (#3)
from the tractor seat when folding and unfolding decks.
1.
Attach pull rope (#3) to an area within the operator’s
reach. Make sure the pull rope will not get tangled
with the operator or driveline.
2.
on page 28 for detailed
unfolding instructions.
Gauge Wheel Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-8:
Rear deck gauge wheels (#1) are mounted in the carrier
frame support tubes (#4) upside down.
1.
On the right-hand side, remove and discard nut (#6)
and bolt (#7).
2.
Remove gauge wheel (#1).
Refer to Figure 1-9:
3.
Check location of spacers (#2 & #3) on the wing
decks. Note how many and what sizes are above and
below the gauge wheel support tubes (#4).
4.
Raise decks up to their locked transport position.
Refer to
5.
Shut tractor down before dismounting. Refer to
Refer to Figure 1-8:
6.
Place same size and number of spacers (#2 & #3) on
gauge wheel spindle (#1) and insert gauge wheel
spindle into support tube (#4) as shown.
7.
Place remaining spacers (#2 & #3) on spindle (#1)
above support tube (#4).
Refer to Figure 1-5 on page 19:
8.
Secure gauge wheel with linchpins (#5) supplied
attached to hose support loop (#12).
Refer to Figure 1-8 & Figure 1-9:
9.
Insert linchpin (#5) from the front and flip clasp shut
over spindle (#1) toward the back. Attaching the
linchpin in this manner will prevent vegetation from
catching on the clasp and flipping it open while
traveling forward.
10. Repeat steps 1-9 on the left-hand side.
11. Start tractor and lower all mower decks fully down.
Decks should be supported by the gauge wheels with
gauge wheels resting on the ground.
12. Shut tractor down before dismounting following
Pull Ropes
Figure 1-7
Rear Deck Gauge Wheels
Figure 1-8
Rear Gauge Wheels (Right Wing Deck Shown)
Figure 1-9
13. Remove and discard bolts (#7) from the remaining
eight gauge wheels and replace with remaining
linchpins (#5). Insert linchpins from the front and flip
clasp shut over spindles (#1) towards the back.
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Leave Slow Moving Vehicle Sign angled.
The sign will face traffic when deck is
folded up for transporting.
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