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3-PT. PTO ROUGH CUT MOWER OWNER’S MANUAL
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3-PT. PTO ROUGH CUT MOWER OWNER’S MANUAL
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Maintenance
Maintain the mower by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in
accordance with the following recommended procedures. It is recommended that the general
condition of any tool be examined before it is used. Keep your mower in good repair. Keep all
cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease. Also refer to yourtractor’s manual for additional information about engine maintenance.
The following chart is based on a normal operation schedule.
1. Periodically check and maintain a proper gear oil level.
2. Approximately every 8 hours, grease spindles (3), roller axle (1), wheel forks (4), wheel axles
(4), PTO shaft universal joints (2), and the PTO’s telescoping surface.
NOTE: Use a high-temperature, multi-purpose grease.
3. Before each use, check to make sure all safety features are installed and working properly.
4. Keep the mower blades sharp and balanced at all times. When replacing the blades, replace
the blade bolts at the same time.
5. Periodically check all nuts, bolts, and the belt to insure they are tight and secure.
Troubleshooting
Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting customer service or your local
dealer. If the problem continues after troubleshooting, call your local dealer for assistance.
Failure
Mower leaves a streak
of uncut or partially
cut grass
Mower seems to
require excessive
power
Blade bolts come
loose
Gearbox is noisy
Possible Cause
Mower is not level (side to side)
Blades are dull or bent
Carrier’s RPM is too low
Field conditions are so wet that
the tractor tire is pushing grass
into the mud
Ground speed is too fast
Blades lock
Blades are riding up due to the
blade bolt wear or loose bolts
Mower is advancing into the grass
or brush too rapidly
Mower is hitting ground
Worn or dull blades
Tractor is not large enough
Bolts not tightened
Blade bolt threads are worn or
damaged
Gears are not aligned properly in
the gear box
Worn bearings
Corrective Action
Use the tractors hitch adjustment
to level the mower as needed
Sharpen or replace the blades
Use the correct PTO speed
Too wet to mow. Stop operating
and wait until it is dry
Reduce ground speed by shifting
to a lower gear. Free blades
Replace blade bolts
Mow in only one direction
Reduce forward travel speed
Raise mower and reset tailwheel
Sharpen or replace blades
Use larger horsepower tractor
Tighten bolts to 350 ft/lb
Replace blade bolt, lock washer,
and nut
Run in or change gears
Replace bearing
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