Tar River ERC, Operation And Parts Manual

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BEFORE PUTTING ROTARY CUTTER INTO SERVICE
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO OPERATING
MOWER SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL IN GEAR BOX AND WITHOUT GREASE
IN GREASE FITTINGS. UNIT MUST BE SERVICED BEFORE USING.
Fill Gearbox using 90W Gear Oil.
For all Grease Fittings use a high-temp/multi-purpose grease.
STEP 1 Place Rotary Cutter so that the deck is secure and level.
ST
EP 2 Remove the plug located at top of gearbox and 3/8” sight glass.
STEP 3 Fill gearbox using 90W Gear Oil through top fill hole until gear oil
is level with lower hole.
STEP 4 Replace both the 1/4” plug and 3/8” sight glass and clean off any
excess oil.
STEP 5 Grease the fittings on Rotary Cutter, both the U-Joints on PTO
shaft.
STEP 6 Inspect all guards to insure they are in good working order. If not,
replace before using.
STEP 7 Check all bolts and nuts to insure they are tight and secure.
CAUTION:
DO NOT overfill gearbox. This could cause damage to oil seals and can
cause permanent damage to the gearbox. This issue will not be covered
under warranty