Section 4: Operating Instructions
FDR2572 & FDR2584 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-262M
11/6/18
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Transporting
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
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When traveling on roadways, travel in such a way that
other vehicles may pass you safely. Use LED lights, clean
reflectors, and a slow moving vehicle sign that is visible
from the back to warn operators in other vehicles of your
presence. Always comply with all federal, state, and local
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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.
1.
When raising mower to transport position, be sure
driveline does not contact tractor or mower. Adjust
and set tractor’s 3-Point hitch lift height so that the
power take-off shaft does not contact mower deck in
the fully raised position.
2. 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.
3. Select a safe ground speed when transporting from
one area to another.
4. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely. A
slow moving vehicle sign should always be properly
displayed when traveling on public roads or
right-of-ways.
5. Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over rough
or hilly terrain.
Safety Information
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
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Never place hands or feet under the deck or attempt to make
adjustments to the mower with PTO engaged. Mower blades
rotating at high speeds cannot be seen and are located close
to the deck housing. Body extremities will be cut instantly.
•
Clear area to be cut of debris and unforeseen removable
objects before mowing. Mark any potential hazards that
cannot be removed such as dirt mounds, tree stumps, posts,
large rocks, holes, and drop-offs with a visible flag.
•
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.
•
Do not allow anyone near the tractor or implement while
operating. Stop operation if bystanders are too close. They
can be hit by flying projectiles, become entangled in the
NOTE:
Always disengage power take-off before
raising mower to transport position.
•
Always disengage power take-off before lifting implement
up, and never operate implement in the raised position.
Objects can be thrown at high speeds toward people or
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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
•
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
•
Always disconnect driveline from the tractor and secure
implement in the up position with solid, non-concrete
supports before servicing the underside. A person can
become entangled in the drivetrain if the tractor is started
and power take-off is engaged or crushed by an
•
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
moving V-belt or pulley. Doing so can result in server bodily
•
Make certain driveline yokes are securely fastened at each
end. A loose yoke can work free allowing the driveline to
rotate uncontrollably causing implement damage and
bodily injury or death to anyone nearby.
•
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
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
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Never carry riders on the implement or tractor. Riders can
obstruct the operator’s view, interfere with control of the
equipment, be pinched by moving components, become
entangled in rotating components, be struck by objects, be
thrown or fall from the equipment, etc.
•
Allow only persons to operate this implement who have
fully read and comprehended this manual, who have been
properly trained in the safe operation of this implement, and
who are age 16 or older. Serious injury or death can result
from the inability to read, understand, and follow
instructions provided in this manual.
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Do not operate and/or travel across inclines where tractor
and/or implement can roll over. Consult your tractor’s
manual for acceptable inclines the tractor is capable of
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Do not use implement as a man lift or work platform. It is
not properly designed or guarded for this use.
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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
