Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M
11/19/21
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Dealer Preparations
This mower has been partially assembled at the factory.
some additional preparations will be necessary to finish
assembling the mower and to attach it to the customer’s
tractor. Ensure that the intended tractor conforms to the
page 16.
Go through the
below before
assembling the mower. To speed up your assembly task
and make the job safer, have all needed parts and
equipment readily at hand.
Pre-Assembly Checklist
Check
Ref.
Make sure miscellaneous assembly tools are on hand:
Hammer, tape measure, and assortment of wrenches.
Have a forklift or hoist with properly sized chains and safety
stands on hand capable of lifting 2500 lbs.
Have a minimum of two people available during assembly.
Check to see if auxiliary tractor weights are needed.
Check to make sure all fasteners and pins are
installed in the correct location. Refer to the
Parts Manual if unsure.
NOTE:
Remember
location of a part or fastener if removed. Keep
parts separated.
Parts
Manual
Make sure all major components and loose
parts are shipped with the machine.
Operator’s
Manual
Make sure working parts move freely, bolts are
tight and cotter pins are spread.
Operator’s
Manual
Make sure all safety labels are correctly located
and legible. Make sure red and amber reflectors
are correctly located and visible when machine
is in transport position. Replace damaged
labels.
80-90 EP Gear Lube must be added to the
gearbox and motor as indicated in the
“Maintenance & Lubrication”.
Make sure all tires are inflated to the specified
psi air pressure.
Make sure all wheel bolts and axle nuts are
tightened to the specified torque.
Hardware Torque Information
When tightening hardware, refer to
on page 54 to determine
standard torque values. Refer to
at the bottom of the chart for exceptions to the
standard torque values.
Tractor Shutdown Procedure
The following are basic tractor shutdown procedures.
Follow these procedures and any additional shutdown
procedures provided in your tractor Operator’s Manual
before leaving the operator’s seat.
1. Reduce engine speed and disengage power take-off
if engaged.
2. Park tractor and implement on level, solid ground.
3. Lower implement to ground or onto non-concrete
support blocks.
4. Put tractor in park or set park brake, turn off engine,
and remove switch key to prevent unauthorized
starting.
5. Relieve all hydraulic pressure to auxiliary hydraulic
lines.
6. Wait for all components to come to a complete stop
before leaving the operator’s seat.
7.
Use steps, grab-handles and anti-slip surfaces when
stepping on and off the tractor.