Section 3: Operating Instructions Important Safety Information
FDR1648, FDR1660 & FDR1672 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-366M
12/2/21
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Select a safe ground speed that will allow adequate control
of steering and stopping. Never exceed 20 mph (32.2 km/h)
with attached equipment. Rough terrain requires a slower
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Slow down when traveling over rough or hilly terrain. Shift
to a lower gear to maintain engine rpm while traveling
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Do not operate and/or travel across inclines where the
tractor and/or implement can rollover. Consult your
tractor’s manual for acceptable inclines the tractor is
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Do not engage power take-off with the deck in the raised
position or with engine speed above idle. Doing so will
damage the power train components.
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Always disengage tractor PTO before raising mower decks
to transport position to avoid power train damage, injury
from thrown objects, or blade contact.
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Do not operate a broken or bent driveline. Such a driveline
will break apart while rotating at high speeds. Always
remove the implement from use until the damaged driveline
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Do not alter implement or replace parts on the implement
with other brands. Other brands may not fit properly or
meet OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
specifications. They can weaken the integrity and impair the
safety, function, performance, and life of the implement.
Replace parts only with genuine OEM parts.
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Do not use implement as a man lift, work platform or as a
wagon to carry objects. It is not properly designed or
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Do not use implement to lift objects; to pull objects such as
fence posts, stumps, etc; or to push objects. The unit is not
designed or guarded for these uses.
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Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose
hardware, missing parts, broken parts, structural cracks,
and excessive wear. Make repairs before putting the
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High wear may occur to mower blades when mowing in
areas with sandy soil. Frequent inspection should be made
and blades replaced if worn excessively or damaged.
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Buildup of debris around moving components and
gearboxes is a fire hazard. Keep rotating parts and
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Improper oil level can cause bearing failure and be a fire
hazard. Maintain proper gearbox oil level.
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Avoid catching hydraulic hoses on brush, posts, tree limbs,
and other protrusions that could damage and/or break them.
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Use mower to cut only turf grasses. Cutting other materials
can damage drive components, cutting blades, and deck.
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Some tractors are equipped with two power take-off speeds.
Be certain your tractor’s power take-off shaft is set-up to
operate at 540 rpm. Do not exceed 540 rpm power take-off
speed. Excessive speed can damage drive components,
cutter blades, and/or increase risk of throwing an object.
Inspection Procedures
DANGER
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Do not engage power take-off while hooking-up or
unhooking the driveline, or while someone is standing near
the driveline. A person’s body and/or clothing can become
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All guards and shields must be installed and in good
working condition while operating the implement.
WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Always follow “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” provided in
this manual before dismounting the tractor.
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Stop power take-off immediately if vibration occurs during
start-up or thereafter. Follow all tractor shut down
procedures before dismounting from tractor. Investigate
cause. Make necessary repairs and adjustments before
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Some tractors are equipped with two power take-off speeds.
Be certain your tractor’s power take-off shaft is set-up to
operate at 540 rpm. Do not exceed 540 rpm power take-off
speed. Excessive speed can damage drive components,
cutter blades, and/or increase risk of throwing an object.
1. Park tractor and mower on a level surface.
2. Make sure tractor power take-off is disengaged and
mower blades have come to a complete stop.
3. Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is in
good working condition.
4. Carefully raise and lower implement to ensure
drawbar, tires, and other equipment on the tractor do
not contact the mower or driveline.
5. With power take-off disengaged and driveline
completely stopped, check mower blades for
The remaining inspections are made by engaging the
power take-off to check for normal operation.
6. Start tractor, set throttle to an idle or slightly above
idle and slowly engage power take-off. Initial start-up
vibration is normal and should stop after a few
revolutions. Stop power take-off rotation immediately
if vibration continues.
7. Once mower is running smoothly, increase tractor
power take-off speed to the appropriate rpm. Stop
power take-off rotation immediately if vibration
occurs.
8. Investigate the cause of vibration. Make necessary
corrections before continuing.
