Product Manual

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⚠WARNING
When attaching the driveline yoke to the tractor’s PTO shaft, it is important that
the spring activated locking pin is seated on the PTO shaft groove. A loose
yoke could slip off and result in personal injury or damage to the mower.
Blade Spindle Lubrication
Blade spindles must be lubricated after every 8 hours of operation. Access the lubrication fittings
through the holes in the belt guards. Each spindle is supplied with a grease fitting, and they must be
lubricated sufficiently so that a small amount of grease escapes through the bleed hole on each
underside. Do not force large amounts of grease on the spindles, as it may adhere to the drive belts.
Grease fittings are on the front of the spindle housing, facing the front, and under the pulley. Both side
belt shields need to be removed to lubricate.
Blade Servicing
Use only the specified blades on your mower. They are manufactured of special heat-treated, alloy
steel. Substitute blades may not meet specifications and may fail in a hazardous manner, which could
cause injury.
Blade Removal and Installation
1. Place the machine at a comfortable height and lock it into position with sufficient support to
guarantee the operator's safety.
2. Prevent the blade rotating by locking the shaft with a wrench. (The shaft is designed for this with
two flat areas immediately above the blade.)
3. Unscrew the nut (figure above) and remove the blade.
4. Check the state of wear of the shaft and the nut and, if necessary, replace them.