Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
11/7/18
FDR3690 Rear Discharge Grooming Mower 310-447M
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Tractor Requirements
Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted
below. Tractors outside the horsepower range must not
be used. The lower 3-Point arms must be stabilized to
prevent side-to-side movement. Most tractors have sway
blocks or adjustable chains for this purpose.
Required Horsepower Range . . . 30 to 70 horsepower
Power Take-Off Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 rpm
Spline Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3/8" - 6
Hitch Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - Point Cat. 1
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
The tractor
MUST
be equipped with protective equipment
designed to shield the operator from thrown objects and
from tractor roll over. An enclosed tractor cab with a Roll
Over Protective Structure (ROPS) may qualify. See
tractor’s manual for type of protection your tractor has.
Torque Requirements
Refer to
“Torque Values Chart”
determine correct torque values for common bolts.
Dealer Preparations
This Grooming Mower has been partially assembled at
the factory. Some assembly and preparation are still
required before the mower is ready for operation and can
be attached to the customer’s tractor.
Make sure that the intended tractor conforms to the
Tractor Requirements stated above. Also, read and
understand the Operator’s Manual for this Grooming
Mower. An understanding of how it works will aid in its
assembly and setup.
Go through the
Pre-Assembly Checklist
before
assembling the mower. To speed up your assembly task
and make the job safer, have all needed parts and
equipment readily at hand.
Assembly Checklist
Upper Hitch Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-1 on page 9:
Rear brace bars (#5) are shipped bolted together with
bolts (#7A) and banded to the crate. The A-frame (#4) is
shipped bolted to rear hitch plates (#6) with bolts (#7B).
1.
Remove bolts (#7B), hex flange locknuts (#8B), and
A-frame hitch (#4) from hitch plate (#6).
2. Reattach A-frame hitch (#4) to the front hitch plates
with existing 5/8"-11 x 1 3/4" GR5 hex flange serrated
bolt (#7B) and hex flange locknut (#8B). Draw
locknuts up snug, do not tighten at this time.
3. Cut banding securing rear hitch braces (#5) and
separate the two brace bars apart.
4. Attach rear hitch braces (#5) to rear hitch
holes “AA” with existing 5/8"-11 x 1 3/4" GR8 hex
flange screws (#7A) and hex flange locknuts (#8A).
Draw locknuts up snug, do not tighten at this time.
5. Remove bolt (#12) from upper pivot hitch (#10). Be
careful not to loose spacer (#11) and hex flange
locknut (#8).
6. Rotate A-frame (#4) up and rear hitch braces (#5) up
until A-frame holes align with holes in rear hitch
brace bars. Bolt A-frame, rear hitch bars, upper pivot
hitch (#10), and spacer tube (#11) together as shown
with existing 5/8"-11 x 5 1/2" GR5 cap screw (#12)
and hex flange locknut (#8).
7.
Tighten all hex flange locknuts (#8, #8A & #8B) to the
correct torque.
Check
Reference
Make sure miscellaneous assembly tools are on hand: Hammer,
tape measure, hacksaw, assortment of wrenches & sockets,
3/8" drill, drill bits, and spirit level.
Have a forklift or hoist with properly sized chains and safety
stands on hand capable of lifting 2500 lbs.
Have a minimum of two people available during assembly.
Check to see if auxiliary tractor weights are needed.
See Specifications on page 25 for mower weight.
Make sure all major components and loose parts
are shipped with the machine.
Operator’s
Manual
Double check to make sure all fasteners & pins
are installed in the correct location. Refer to the
Parts Manual if unsure.
NOTE:
All assembled hardware from the factory
has been installed in the correct location.
Remember location of a part or fastener if
removed. Keep parts separated.
Operator’s
Manual &
Parts Manual
Make sure working parts move freely, bolts are
tight & cotter pins are spread.
Operator’s
Manual
Make sure all grease fittings are in place and
lubricated.
Section 4
Make sure all safety labels are correctly located
and legible. Replace if damaged.
Important
Safety
Information
Make sure all red reflectors are correctly located
and visible when machine is in transport position.
Section 1:
Assembly & Set-Up
