Section 3: Operating Instructions Important Safety Information
FDR1648, FDR1660 & FDR1672 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-366M
12/2/21
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All V-belt guards must be in good working condition and
installed before power take-off is engaged. Never allow
fingers, hands, or other body extremities to come near a
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Do not allow anyone near the tractor or implement while
they are operating. Stop operation if bystanders are too
close. They can be hit by flying projectiles, become
entangled in the equipment, or ran over.
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Keep all persons away from the blades while they are
rotating. Never place hands or feet under the deck with
blades rotating or when tractor engine is running. Do not
operate implement or tractor if bystanders are in the area.
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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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Always disconnect driveline from the tractor before
servicing the drivetrain and components powered by the
drivetrain. A person can become entangled in the drivetrain
if the tractor is started and the power take-off is engaged.
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Always disengage power take-off before lifting the
implement. Never operate implement in the raised position.
Objects can be thrown at high speeds toward people or
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Do not use mower blades for a fan. Mower blades are not
properly designed or guarded for this use. Using mower
blades as a fan can result in serious injury and/or death.
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Make certain driveline yokes are securely fastened at each
end. A loose yoke can work free allowing the driveline to
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Do not use a power take-off adapter. The adapter will
increase strain on the tractor’s power take-off shaft causing
possible damage to shaft and driveline. It will also defeat
the purpose of the tractor’s power take-off shield.
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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Allow only persons to operate this implement who have
fully read and comprehended this manual, and who have
been properly trained in the safe operation of this
implement. Serious injury or death can result from the
inability to read, understand, and follow instructions
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Operate only power machines equipped with a certified
Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and seat belt. Keep
folding ROPS in the “locked up” position when
appropriate. If ROPS is in the locked up position, fasten seat
belt snugly and securely to help protect against serious
injury or death from falling and machine overturn.
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Never carry riders on the implement or tractor. Riders can
obstruct the operator’s view, interfere with controls, be
pinched by moving components, become entangled in
rotating components, struck by objects, thrown about, fall
Section 3: Operating Instructions
Operating Check
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the Grooming Mower. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the mower
unless they have read, fully understood, and are totally
familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make sure the
operator has paid particular attention to:
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Important Safety Information
, page 1
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Section 2: Accessories & Set-up
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, page 25
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Section 3: Operating Instructions
, page 21
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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
Perform the following inspections before using your
Grooming Mower.
Safety Information
DANGER
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Clear area to be cut of debris and other unforeseen
removable objects before cutting. Mark non-removable
hazards such as tree stumps, post stubs, protruding objects,
rocks, drop-offs, holes, etc. with a visible flag.
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All guards and shields must be installed and in good
working condition while operating the implement.
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Tractor power take-off shaft shield, driveline shields, and
gearbox shaft shields must be installed and in good working
condition to avoid driveline entanglement and projectiles
Operating Checklist
Check
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Read and follow all safety information carefully.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
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Read and follow hook-up & preparation
instructions. Refer to “Assembly & Set-up”.
Make sure all guards and shields are in place and
in good working condition.
Make all necessary adjustments.
Refer to section on “Adjustments”.
Read and follow all maintenance instructions.
Refer to “Maintenance & Lubrication”.
Lubricate mower as required. Refer to “Ordering
Check oil level in gearbox. Make certain all oil
plugs are properly replaced. Refer to “Gearbox”.
Check mower initially and periodically for loose
hardware. Especially check blade bolts. Tighten all
loose hardware. Refer to “Torque Values Chart”.
