GROOMING MOWERS - SGM Series - Models SGM 48-60-72-84
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6. MAINTENANCE
Proper and regular maintenance ensures a long life of your implement, avoids failures and saves
time and repair costs.
Periodic inspections and maintenance operations described in this section must be performed by
operator in the times and terms prescribed. Failure to comply with maintenance prescriptions can
compromise the functioning and duration of the machine,and consequently invalidate the warranty.
The frequency of maintenance indicated refers to normal conditions of use: it must be intensified
in severe or in unusual operating conditions (frequent stops and starts, prolonged cutting season
etc ...).
Repairs, maintenance and modifications other than those mentioned in this paragraph should NOT
be performed without consulting the Manufacturer or your Dealer. Manufacturer, as the case, may
give the authorization to proceed with the repair together with all necessary instructions.
Wrong or inappropriate repairs or maintenance may generate abnormal operating
conditions, equipment damage and generate risks for the operator.
For safety reasons, all maintenance operations must be performed with tractor PTO disengaged,
mower stopped and completely lowered to the ground or onto support blocks, parking brake set,
tractor engine shut off, and ignition key removed.
Perform maintenance operations always using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (protec-
tive eye glasses, hard hat, safety shoes, overall and work gloves, filter mask).
IMPORTANT
Respect the environment. Store or dispose of unused chemicals as specified by the chemical Manu-
facturer.
6.1. BELTS TENSIONING
Applying the right tension on the belts drive system is crucial to have a correct functioning of the
mower. Excessive tension on the belts may lead to premature failure of belts and drive compo-
nents, and may also lead to a safety hazard to the operator or bystanders. Lacking tension on the
belts may lead to their premature failure due to excessive slipping.
To check belts tension (see picture below):
Remove belt cover (A) and apply a force of 11-13 lbs (5-6 kg) pushing against the belt
halfway between the pulleys (at point B). The belt deflection should be approx 3/8” (1 cm).
If bigger, proceed with belts tension adjustment. Perform the check on both belts.
If deflection of one of the two belts is significantly different from the other, or belts are stretched
or damaged, belts should be replaced (see Belts replacement).
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