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Section 3: Operating Instructions
FDR2572 & FDR2584 and Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-262M
Table of Contents
5/04/12
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DANGER
Do not use mower blades for a fan. Mower blades are not
properly designed or guarded for this use. Using mower
blades as a fan can result in serious injury and/or death.
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WARNING
Use Grooming Mower for its intended purpose only. Do not
use mower to lift or carry objects; to pull fence posts, stumps,
or other objects; or to tow other equipment. Doing so can
damage the mower, cause serious bodily injury, or death.
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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!
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WARNING
Do not operate mower with loose pins, bolts and nuts. Loose
hardware can cause the mower to not preform properly and
may lead to breakage that can cause bodily injury or death.
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WARNING
Always make certain driveline yokes are secured to the tractor
PTO shaft and mower drive shaft before engaging PTO. A
loose driveline can slips off the end of a connected shaft while
rotating and cause serious bodily injury or death.
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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.
1.
Clear the area to be mowed of rocks, branches, and
other foreign objects that might be picked up and
thrown by the mower blades. Mark any potential
hazards that can’t be cleared.
2.
Lower mower to ground. Set tractor throttle at idle.
Engage PTO to start blades rotating.
3.
At first, begin mowing in a low gear and shift up until
the desired speed is achieved - always maintain
540 PTO rpm regardless of gear selection. Mower
blades will cut better at a faster blade speed than at
reduced throttle.
4.
After mowing the first 50 feet, stop and check to see
that the mower is adjusted properly.
5.
Do not make sharp turns or attempt to back up while
mower is on the ground.
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.
6.
Do not engage PTO with mower in the fully raised
position. Do not engage or disengage PTO at full
throttle.
7.
Grass is best cut when it is dry. Mowing wet grass
can cause plugging resulting in grass clumps behind
the mower.
8.
Grass should be mowed frequently as shorter
clippings deteriorate faster.
9.
If mowing extremely tall grass, it is best to raise
cutting height and mow the area, then lower cutting
height and mow a second time at the desired height.
10. Periodically check for foreign objects wrapped
around the mower blades. Remove foreign objects
only after following “Tractor Shut Down Procedure”
on page 15.
11. Frequently inspect the mower for loose bolts and
nuts. Tighten all loose bolts and nuts as indicated in
the “Torque Values Chart” on page 28.
Un-hooking the Mower
The following steps should be done when un-hooking the
Grooming Mower from the tractor.
1.
Park on a level solid surface.
2.
Shut tractor engine off and engage parking brake.
3.
Lower deck to level ground or onto blocks supporting
the deck just above ground level.
4.
Follow all tractor shut down procedures outlined on
page 15 before dismounting from the tractor.
5.
Unhitch Grooming Mower from tractor.
Refer to Figure 3-1:
6.
Store driveline in driveline hanger to keep driveline
up off the ground.
7.
See “Storage Instructions” on page 21 if mower is
not going to be used for a long time.
Driveline Storage
Figure 3-1
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Driveline Hanger
