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OPERATIONAL SETUP
MAINTENANCE
The
KMC Disc Mower Caddy
has been carefully designed and manufactured to provide
years of dependable service. To maximize use and reduce downtime and repair costs, regular mainte-
nance should be performed on the Disc Mower Caddy. Below is a guide for minimum recommended
services and the time intervals for their completion. However, since these machines are used in many
different conditions and applications, the operator should customize the maintenance schedule to best
fit their individual needs.
SERVICE
EVERY
10 HOURS
EVERY
50 HOURS
EVERY
250 HOURS
1
LUBRICATE ALL GREASE POINTS
(see Lubrication Points in the Maintenance
section of this manual)
X
2
CHECK TORQUE ON ALL BOLTS
(See Bolt Torque Chart in Section
on General Assembly Set
-
up)
X
3
INSPECT HITCH PINS FOR WEAR
X
4
INSPECT BEARINGS
X
5
INSPECT TIRE PRESSURE IN ALL
GAUGE AND PRESS WHEELS
X
SERVICE SCHEDULE
•
Operating speed for Caddy components and mower is 540 RPM.
•
Ground speed may be determined by many factors, the density and humidity of the forage
and the composition or type of forage to be cut. It is recommended that the mower manu-
facturers instructions be followed for determining ground speed.
•
Always operate this or any machine with the greatest care taken for your safety and the
safety of all bystanders
.
WHEN MAKING A LOOP AT THE END OF A PASS TO SQUARE OFF THE CORNERS
OF A FIELD, ONLY LIFT THE CUTTER BAR SLIGHTLY THRU THE TURN. LIFTING THE
CUTTER BAR HIGH OFF THE GROUND IN OPERATION WILL CAUSE THE GEARS ON
THE END OF THE BAR TO BECOME STARVED FOR OIL. KMC WILL NOT BE RESPON-
SIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE ACTION OF LIFTING THE CUTTER BAR
DURING OPERATION.
•
Regularly check bolts for tightness, especially during the first few hours of use.
NEVER PERFORM MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS TO THE MACHINE WHILE THE
TRACTOR IS RUNNING. ALLOW ALL MECHANISMS TO STOP COMPLETELY BEFORE
CLEANING, WORKING OR ADJUSTING ON MACHINE.
CAUTION
CAUTION
