F. Route control chain to convenient location
and fasten to tractor. Be sure excess slack is re-
moved from the chain to avoid entanglement with
tractor tires or other moving parts. Make sure
latch locking pins are in the stored positions so
that latches can be released by pulling the chain.
(Refer to Figures 3-3 and 3-4)
Figure
2-3
Control
Chain
3-1 GENERAL
SAFETY
Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s
manual and tractor operator’s manual should oper-
ate this machine. Operator should wear hardhat,
safety glasses and safety shoes. The operator
should read, understand and practice all safety
messages shown on the caution, warning and
danger decals affixed to the mower to avoid seri-
ous injury or death. It is recommended that trac-
tors be equipped with Rollover Protective System
(ROPS) and a seat belt must be used. Before
beginning operation, clear work area of any ob-
jects that may be picked up and thrown, check for
ditches, stumps, holes or other obstacles that
could upset tractor or damage mower. Always
lower mower to ground and allow blades to come
to a complete stop, having set parking brake and
turn off the tractor’s engine before leaving the trac-
tor operator’s seat.
NOTE: Before initial operation the FP-100 Series
should be connected to the tractor for a 30-
minute “run in” cycle. During the “run in” phase,
the tractor should be operated at only half throt-
tle. The “run in” cycle is complete, ALL belts
should be inspected for proper tension and if
adjustments are necessary, refer to Maintenance
Section.
3-2 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The mower should be operated at the highest po-
sition that will give desired cutting results. This will
help prevent blades from striking the ground, re-
ducing blade wear and unnecessary strain on the
machine. Cutting too much material may reduce
mulching action and leave visible clippings on the
lawn surface. The more frequently the grass is
G. Attach driveline to tractor. Pull on each driveline
section to be sure that yoke locks into place.
H. Securely attach safety chain to tractor.
A. Raise the mower off ground enough to remove
caster
.
THE MOWER CAN FALL FROM HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM FAILURE. TO AVOID SERIOUS IN-
JURY OR DEATH, SECURELY SUPPORT
MOWER BEFORE WORKING UNDERNEATH.
B. Remove pin securing caster stem to caster arm.
Remove caster stem from caster arm.
C. Place amount of spacers on caster stem to give
desired cutting height. With no spacers on the bot-
tom, a 3/4" cutting height is given. (Figure 3-1)
D. Reinstall caster stem into caster arm. Place re-
maining spacers on caster stem above caster arm
and install pin to retain.
E. Repeat operation for all caster wheels. Make cer-
tain all wheels are adjusted to the same height.
Figure 3-1
Caster Wheel
Spacers
WARNING
SECTION III
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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