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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Mower
To avoid injury or death,
before exiting under or servicing under the
attachment, be sure to disconnect the
auxiliary hydraulic hoses. Raise the lift
arms and tilt the attachment down fully.
Install an approved lift arm support and stop
the engine.
1. Position the attachment by raising the lift
arms and tilting the attachment down. Use
an arm lock when working with arms raised.
This may require the help of an assistant.
Refer to loader’s operator’s manual for arm
locking instructions. Keep the front edge of
the attachment
within one foot of the ground
for debris clean out or blade service.
2. Exit the loader.
Always
wear
eye
protection
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when
cleaning.
3. Remove the top cover.
4. Use water or a small brush to clean debris
from the areas under the cover and around
the gearbox.
Use care when removing
any debris that is wrapped around the
blades, stump jumper, or gearbox shaft.
Blades can rotate suddenly
.
5. Reinstall the top cover when clean.
Inspecting the Motor Coupler
1. Remove top shield.
2. Check the condition and tightness of the
set screw. Check for any looseness of fit
on the gearbox and motor shafts.
3. Replace as needed.
Moving parts may cause
injury or death. Always replace guard
after servicing. Do not operate without
cover in place.
Reversing Blade Rotation
The mower is equipped with double-sided
blades. When the original side gets worn down,
the valve block on the motor can be detached
and turned 180 degrees in order to change the
direction of rotation. The lead hoses do not
have to be removed to do this.
NOTE:
You will have to remove the top shield
in order to access the valve block.
IMPORTANT:
Take care not to lose or
damage the o-rings between the valve block
and the motor.
When both edges of the blade are excessively
worn, replace all blades.
Always replace worn blades.
Do not sharpen or weld on the blades.
Excesively worn blades can break and be
thrown hundreds of feet.
Always replace all blades with three that are
equal in weight to prevent vibration. Always
use genuine Erskine
replacement blades.
