Operator`s manual

Maintenance section 4 -

MOWER 04/13

MAINTENANCE SECTION

Hazards With Maintenance Of Implement

WARNING

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM COMPONENT FAILURE BY KEEPING IMPLEMENT IN GOOD OPER-

ATING CONDITION IN PERFORMING PROPER SERVICE, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE.

BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE ON THE IMPLEMENT:

• STOP ENGINE AND PTO, engage parking brake, lower implement, allow all moving parts to stop and remove key before dis-

mounting from tractor.

• PLACE implement on ground or securely block up raised equipment. Use large blocks on soft or wet soil.

• PUSH and PULL Remote Hydraulic Cylinder lever to relieve hydraulic pressure.

• DISCONNECT IMPLEMENT driveline from tractor PTO SHAFT.

WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, PROTECTIVE GLOVES and follow SAFETY PROCEDURES when performing service, repairs and main-

tenance on the implement:

• Always WEAR protective GLOVES when handling blades, knives, cutting edges or worn component with sharp edges.

• Always WEAR GLOVES and SAFETY GLASSES when servicing hot components

• AVOID CONTACT with hot hydraulic oil tanks, pumps, motors, valves and hose connection surfaces.

• SECURELY support or BLOCK UP raised implement, framework and lifted components before working underneath equipment.

• STOP any implement movements and SHUT-OFF TRACTOR engine before doing any work procedures.

• USE ladder or raised stands to reach high equipment areas inaccessible from ground.

• ENSURE good footing by standing on solid at surfaces when getting on implement to perform work.

• FOLLOW manufacturer’s instructions in handling oils, solvents, cleansers, and other chemical agents.

• DO NOT change any factory-set hydraulic calibrations to avoid component or equipment failures.

• DO NOT modify or alter implement, functions or components.

• DO NOT WELD or repair rotating mower components. These may cause vibrations and component failures being thrown from

mower.

PERFORM SERVICE, REPAIRS, LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE OUTLINED IN IMPLEMENT MAINTENANCE

SECTION:

• INSPECT for loose fasteners, worn or broken parts, leaky or loose ttings, missing or broken cotter keys and washers on pins,

and all moving parts for wear.

• REPLACE any worn or broken parts with authorized service parts.

• LUBRICATE unit as specied by lubrication schedule

• NEVER lubricate, adjust or remove material while it is running or in motion.

• TORQUE all bolts and nuts as specied.

BLADE INSPECTION:

• REPLACE bent, damage, cracked or broken blades immediately with new blades.

• AVOID blade failures and thrown broken blades. DO NOT straighten, weld, or weld hard-facing blades.

SAFETY SHIELDS, GUARDS AND SAFETY DEVICES INSPECTION:

• KEEP all Deectors, Steel Guards, Gearbox Shields, and PTO integral shields, Bands, Side Skirts and Skid Shoes in place and

in good condition.

• REPLACE any missing, broken or worn safety shields, guards and safety devices.

• Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the state of Califor-

nia to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

• Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of California to

cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. PN HMFM-01