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Section 3: Operating Instructions
FDR2572 & FDR2584 and Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-262M
Table of Contents
5/04/12
Operating Check
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training involved in the storage, operation, transport, and
maintenance of the Grooming Mower. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the mower
without first having read, fully understood, and become
totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make sure the
operator has paid particular attention to:
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Important Safety Information, page 1
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Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up, page 8
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Section 2: Accessories & Set-up, page 13
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Section 3: Operating Instructions, page 15
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Section 4: Adjustments, page 14
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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication, page 19
Tractor Shut Down Procedure
It is essential that the tractor be shut down as noted
below before making any inspections, maintenance
and/or repairs to the tractor and/or mower.
1.
Park tractor on a level surface. Don’t work under or
around an implement parked on a steep incline.
2.
Place tractor in park and set park brake.
3.
Disengage PTO if operating.
4.
Shut engine off and remove switch key.
5.
Wait for PTO to come to a complete stop before
dismounting tractor.
6.
Wear safety glasses.
Pre-Start Checklist
Hazard control and Make sure operator has completed
the Operating Checklist below.
Operating Checklist
✔
Check
Page No.
Read and follow all Safety Information carefully.
Refer to "Important Safety Information".
Page 1
Read and follow hook-up & preparation
instructions. Refer to “Assembly & Set-up”.
Page 8
Make sure all guards and shields are in place
and in good working condition.
Make all necessary adjustments.
Refer to section on “Adjustments”.
Page 14
Read and follow all Maintenance Instructions.
Refer to “Maintenance & Lubrication”.
Page 19
Lubricate mower as required. Refer to
"Lubrication".
Page 22
Check oil level in gearbox. Make certain all oil
plugs are properly replaced. Refer to "Gearbox".
Page 23
Check mower initially and periodically for loose
bolts and pins.
Be sure all nuts and bolts are
tight. Especially make sure
mower
blade
bolts are tight.
Refer to "Torque Values Chart
for Common Bolt Sizes".
Page 28
Inspection Procedures
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DANGER
Do not engage tractor PTO while hooking-up and unhooking
driveline or while someone is standing near the driveline. A
person’s body and/or clothing can become entangled in the
driveline resulting in serious injury or death.
!
WARNING
Always disengage PTO, place tractor in park or set park
brake, shut tractor engine off, remove switch key, and wait for
blades to stop rotating before dismounting from tractor!
1.
Park tractor and mower on a level surface.
2.
Make sure tractor PTO is disengaged and mower
blades have come to a complete stop.
3.
Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is in
good working condition.
4.
Carefully raise and lower implement to ensure
drawbar, tires, and other equipment on the tractor do
not contact the mower or driveline.
5.
With PTO disengaged and driveline completely
stopped, check mower blades for sharpness. See
“Service Mowing Blades” on page 19.
The remaining inspections are made by engaging the
PTO to check for normal operation.
!
DANGER
All guards and shields must be installed and in good working
condition at all times during mower operation!
!
WARNING
Do not over speed PTO or mower damage may result. Some
tractors are equipped with multispeed PTO ranges. Be certain
your tractor’s PTO is set for 540 rpm.
6.
Start tractor, set throttle to an idle or slightly above
idle, and slowly engage PTO. Initial start-up vibration
is normal and should stop after a few revolutions.
Stop PTO rotation immediately if vibration continues.
7.
Once mower is running smoothly, increase tractor
PTO speed to the appropriate rpm. Stop PTO
rotation immediately if vibration occurs.
8.
Investigate the cause of vibration. Make necessary
corrections before continuing.
IMPORTANT: Stop PTO rotation immediately if
vibration occurs during start-up or thereafter. Follow
all tractor shut down procedures before dismounting
from tractor. Investigate cause. Make necessary
repairs and adjustments before continuing.
Section 3: Operating Instructions
