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Section 2: Operating Instructions
AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M
4/12/11
Table of Contents
Section 2: Operating Instructions
Introduction
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, maintenance
and storage of the Grooming Mower. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the mower
without first having read, fully understood and become
totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make sure the
operator has paid particular attention to:
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Important Safety Information, pages 1 to 10
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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up, page 12
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Section 2: Operating Instructions, page 16
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Section 3: Adjustments, page 20
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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication, page 23
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, maintenance
and storage of the mower.
!
DANGER
Before making adjustments or performing maintenance on
your mower, disengage PTO, shut off tractor and wait for all
moving parts to stop before dismounting tractor. Disconnect
the PTO driveline.
U-Joint Timing
Refer to Refer to Figure 2-1:
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CAUTION
On mowers equipped without slip clutches the deck drivelines
(3 each) must be in time to avoid driveline damage when
folding - unfolding
.
U-Joint Timing
Figure 2-1
IMPORTANT: Do not alter the Grooming Mower in
a way which will adversely affect its performance or
reliability or use the mower for a purpose for which
it was not designed.
Transporting
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WARNING
Do not transport mower faster than 20 mph. When traveling
on roadways, transport in such a manner that vehicles moving
at a faster rate of speed may pass you safely.
!
CAUTION
Care should be taken when encountering oncoming traffic and
roadside obstructions if the mower is wider than your tractor.
!
CAUTION
Always disengage tractor PTO before raising the Grooming
Mower to transport position to avoid damaging the mower,
injury from thrown objects or blade contact.
!
CAUTION
When traveling on public roads, whether at night or during the
day, use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to
operators of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state, and
local laws.
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Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning;
and, leave enough clearance so the mower does not
contact obstacles such as buildings, trees or fences.
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Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting
from one area to another. When traveling on
roadways, transport in such a way that faster moving
vehicles may pass you safely.
•
When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractor
to a lower gear.
Refer to Figure 2-2:
1.
Raise the 3 mower decks to the transport position by
retracting all 3 cylinders completely.
2.
As the mower decks are raising, the transport locks
(3 each) will automatically lock in place when
operating properly.
3.
Refer to “Operating Instructions”, step 5 on page
18 for instructions on lowering the decks.
Pull Ropes
Figure 2-2
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Spring Loaded
Transport Locks
Pull Rope
