Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
11/7/18
FDR3690 Rear Discharge Grooming Mower 310-447M
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Hitch Braces Assembly
Figure 1-1
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Lower 3-Point Clevis Assembly
The lower 3-Point clevises (#1) are shipped pined
together with clevis pins (#13) and banded to the
shipping crate. Linchpins (#9A) are shipped with one of
the lower 3-Point clevises (#1).
1.
Cut banding securing 3-Point clevis (#1) to shipping
crate and separate clevis apart.
Do not
remove
linchpins (#9A) from 3-Point clevis until step #1 under
2. Using hole “A”, attach lower 3-Point clevises (#1) to
front hitch plates with clevis pins (#13). Secure clevis
pins with hair pin cotters (#14).
NOTE:
The 3-Point hitch system on this mower is
designed for front to back flotation when mowing on
uneven terrain. Additional field flotation and/or
tractor clarence can be obtained by mounting
3-Point clevises with hole “B” or “C”.
If clevises are mounted using hole “B” or “C”, rear
brace bars (#5) may be moved to holes “BC”.
3. If operator prefers to limit lower 3-Point clevis pivot
movement, then insert a 7/8" diameter hitch pin or
3/4" bolt into slots “D”. (7/8" Hitch pins or 3/4" bolts
are supplied by customer.) Make sure 7/8" hitch pins
are secured with a locking device or 3/4" bolts with
flat washers and locknuts. Draw locknuts up snug
and then back off 1/4" turn.
Gauge Wheel Assembly
Gauge wheels are shipped from the factory attached to
the gauge wheel arms with factory installed bolts for
shipping purposes. Replace factory bolts with linchpins.
1.
Remove linchpins (#9A) from clevis hitch (#1).
2. Remove factory bolts from top of gauge wheel
spindles (#3) and install linchpins (#9A) in their
place.
