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Section 2: Operating Instructions
6/24/11
FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M
Table of Contents
Section 2: Operating Instructions
Pre-Start Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, maintenance
and storage of the Flail Mower. Therefore, it is absolutely
essential that no one operates the mower without first
having read, fully understood and become totally familiar
with the Operator’s Manual. Make sure the operator has
read and paid particular attention to:
•
Important Safety Information, page 1
•
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up, page 9
•
Section 2: Operating Instructions, page 13
•
Section 3: Adjustments, page 15
•
Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication, page 18
Make sure the operator has completed the Operating
Checklist below.
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.
2.
Place tractor in park and set park brake.
3.
Disengage PTO if operating.
4.
Shut engine off and remove switch key.
5.
Wait for PTO to come to a complete stop before
dismounting tractor.
6.
Wear safety glasses.
Operating Checklist
✔
Check
Page No.
Read and follow all Safety Information carefully.
Refer to "Important Safety Information".
Page 1
Make sure all guards and shields are in place.
Refer to "Important Safety Information".
Page 1
Read and follow Hook-up & preparation
instructions. Refer to “Assembly & Set-up”.
Page 9
Read and made all required adjustments.
Refer to "Section 3: Adjustments".
Page 15
Read and follow all operating procedures.
Refer to "Section 2: Operating Instructions".
Page 13
Read and follow all Maintenance Instructions.
Refer to "Section 4: Maintenance &
Lubrication".
Page 18
Read and follow all Lubrication Instructions.
Refer to "Lubrication".
Page 21
Make sure all gearboxes are properly
lubricated. Refer to Gearbox lubrication.
Page 21
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".
Page 26
Transporting
!
CAUTION
When traveling on public roads whether at night or during the
day, use accessory light and devices for adequate warning to
operators of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state and
local laws.
1.
When raising mower to transport position, be sure
driveline does not contact tractor or mower. Adjust
and set tractor’s 3-point lift height so that the
driveline does not contact mower deck in the fully
raised position.
2.
Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when
turning, leaving enough clearance so that the mower
does not contact obstacles such as buildings, trees
or fences.
3.
Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting
from one area to another. When traveling on
roadways, transport in such a way that faster moving
vehicles may pass safely.
4.
When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractor
to a lower gear.
Safety Information
!
DANGER
Do not engage tractor PTO while hooking-up and unhooking
the driveline or while someone is standing near the driveline.
A person’s body and/or clothing can become entangled in the
driveline resulting in serious injury or death.
!
DANGER
Flail Mowers have the ability to discharge objects at high
speeds if guards and safety shields are not in place and closed.
!
DANGER
Gearbox and driveline shields must be secured in place when
operating the mower to avoid injury or death from
entanglement in rotating drivelines.
!
DANGER
Do not operate a broken or bent driveline. Such a driveline
can brake apart while rotating at high speeds causing serious
injury or death. Always remove Flail Mower from service until
damaged driveline is repaired or replaced.
!
DANGER
Never carry a person on the mower. A rider can fall or become
entangled in the machine causing serious injury or death.
NOTE: Always disengage PTO before raising mower
to transport position.
