Section 4: Operating Instructions
FDR2572 & FDR2584 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-262M
11/6/18
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Operating Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training involved in the storage, operation, transport, and
maintenance of the Grooming Mower. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the mower
unless they are age 16 or older and 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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Section 4: Operating Instructions
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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
Perform the following inspections before using your
Grooming Mower.
Tractor Shut Down Procedure
It is essential that the tractor be shut down as noted
below before making any inspections, maintenance
and/or repairs to the tractor and/or mower.
1.
Park tractor on a level surface.
Don’t work under or
around an implement parked on a steep incline
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2. Place tractor in park and set park brake.
3. Disengage power take-off if operating.
4. Shut engine off and remove switch key.
5. Wait for power take-off to come to a complete stop
before dismounting tractor.
6. Wear safety glasses.
Operating Checklist
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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
"Lubrication Points".
Check oil level in gearbox. Make certain all oil
plugs are replaced. Refer to "Gearbox".
Check mower initially and periodically for loose
bolts and pins. Be sure all nuts and bolts are
tight. Especially make sure mower blade bolts
are tight. Refer to "Torque Values Chart for
Common Bolt Sizes".
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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Select a safe ground speed when transporting. Never travel
at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering
and stopping, and never exceed 20 mph (32.2 km/h) with
attached equipment. Rough terrain requires a slower speed.
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Always shut tractor down using “Tractor Shutdown
Procedure” provided in this manual before dismounting
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
sharpness. See
The remaining inspections are made by engaging the
power take-off to check for normal operation.
WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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 continuing.
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.
Section 4: Operating Instructions
