Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up Important Safety Information
FDR1648, FDR1660 & FDR1672 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-366M
12/2/21
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c. If lower hitch clevis holes “C” and “D” are attached
to the deck, attach rear braces (#2) to hole “G”.
3. Refer to the Quick Hitch Operator’s Manual for
hook-up & center link adjustment instructions.
Tractor Hook-up
Figure 1-6
Top Center Link Adjustment
Refer to Figure 1-6:
If hooking-up with a quick hitch, refer to the Quick hitch
manual for detailed instructions, otherwise continue with
step 1 below.
1. Adjust lower clevises (#3) forward or backward when
additional flotation is needed or when the tractor
interferes with the mower frame. See
on page 14 for adjustment
instructions.
2. Start tractor and raise mower until gauge wheels are
off the ground. Slowly lower mower until gauge
wheels start to touch the ground. Continue to lower
mower until 3-point clevises are level with the
ground. Set tractor 3-point stop at this height to hold
the clevises level.
3. Lower lift arms should be an equal distance off the
ground. If they are not, adjust one of the arms until
they are both an equal distance off the ground and
3-point clevis are both level with the ground.
4. To allow for mower flotation, adjust tractor top center
link in or out until upper hitch pin is vertically above
lower hitch pins as shown in Figure 1-6.
5. Mower top link has 2 holes in it to adjust to tractor’s lift
capabilities. Choose the hole that enables the tractor
to raise the mower to your desired height during
transport.
Driveline Hook-up
Refer to Figure 1-4 on page 16:
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Tractor power take-off shaft shield, driveline shields, and
gearbox shaft shields must be installed and in good working
condition to avoid driveline entanglement and projectiles
LOWER HITCH PIN
3-POINT CLEVIS
20829
UPPER HITCH PIN
VERTICAL
ALIGNMENT
•
Do not engage power take-off while hooking-up or
unhooking the driveline, or while someone is standing near
the driveline. A person’s body and/or clothing can become
•
Do not use a power take-off adapter. The adapter will
increase strain on the tractor’s power take-off shaft causing
possible damage to shaft and driveline. It will also defeat
the purpose of the tractor’s power take-off shield.
•
Make certain driveline yokes are securely fastened at each
end. A loose yoke can work free allowing the driveline to
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Always follow “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” provided in
this manual before dismounting the tractor.
•
Check driveline when lowering implement to make sure it
does not interfere with the tractor drawbar at maximum
depth. If needed, shut tractor off and move or remove
drawbar to prevent driveline damage.
Refer to Figure 1-4 on page 16:
1. If driveline collapsible length has not been checked,
go to
“Check Driveline Collapsible Length”
page 18. Otherwise, continue with step 2 below.
2. Park tractor and implement on a level surface.
3. Shut tractor down before dismounting. Refer to
4. If tractor drawbar interferes with the driveline during
hook-up, disconnect driveline and move drawbar
forward, to the side, or remove.
5. If hooking-up FDR1660 or FDR1672, remove
driveline (#2) from driveline support (#4). Driveline
support is spring loaded and will rotate up against the
hitch frame.
6. Collapse driveline by pushing the end closest to the
tractor toward the implement.
7.
Pull back on driveline pull collar (#1) and push yoke
onto the tractor power take-off shaft. Release pull
collar and continue to push driveline yoke forward
until pull collar pops out and locks in place.
8. Pull on both ends of the driveline to make sure it is
secured to the tractor and implement.
“Check Driveline Interference”
IMPORTANT:
An additional driveline may be
required if implement is attached to more than one
tractor or if a Quick Hitch is used.
IMPORTANT:
Check driveline minimum collapsible
length before completing
Structural damage to the tractor and implement can
occur if this check is not made. Refer to
