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FLAIL MOWER | User manual
February 2021
6.
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance
Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life of any farm implement. With careful and systematic
inspection, you can avoid costly maintenance, time and repair.
CAUTION
For safety reasons, each maintenance operation must be performed with tractor PTO disengaged, mower lowered
completely to ground and tractor engine shut off with ignition key removed.
After using the mower for several hours, check all bolts to be sure they are tight and check drive belt tension.
Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety decals by obtaining new decals from dealer.
Knife Replacement
IMPORTANT
Make sure that the knife is the same length as the others on the mower. This will keep the rotor rotation balanced.
1.
Remove bolt and nut.
2.
Remove old knife.
3.
Install new knife and existing bolt.
4.
Secure with nut.
V-Belt Installation
CAUTION
Belt drive system under spring tension; use care to avoid bodily harm!
1.
Remove belt guard fender and belt cover.
2.
Disengage belt tension by loosening belt tension bolt until belt can be removed.
3.
With tension relieved from belt remove old belt from pulleys.
4.
Tighten belt tension bolt.
5.
Reinstall belt guard and belt guard fender.
Storage
At the end of the working season or when the mower will not be used for a long period, it is good practice to clean
off any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on the mower and any of moving parts.
1.
Clean as necessary.
2.
Check knives for wear and replace if necessary.
3.
Inspect mower for loose, damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace as needed.
4.
Store unit inside if possible for longer life.
5.
Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust.
6.
Replace all damaged or missing decals.
