Table of Contents
Dealer Preparation Checklist 2
Important Federal Laws & Regulations 4
Welcome 5
Getting Started .......................................................................... 5
Terminology .............................................................................. 5
Owner Assistance ..................................................................... 5
Customer Service ..................................................................... 5
Safety 6
Safety ........................................................................................ 6
Signal Words ............................................................................ 6
Personal Protective Equipment ................................................ 7
Emergency Preparedness ........................................................ 7
No Passengers Allowed ............................................................ 7
Shutdown & Storage ................................................................. 7
Equipment Safety Guidelines ................................................... 7
Transportation ........................................................................... 8
Maintenance and Your Safety .................................................. 8
Safety Labels ............................................................................ 9
Section 1: Set-Up Requirements 10
Tractor Requirements .............................................................. 10
Three-Point Hitch ..................................................................... 10
Tractor Hook-Up ...................................................................... 10
Driveline Installation ................................................................. 11
PTO Driveline .......................................................................... 11
Determine Operating Lengths 11
Driveline Adjustments 12
Slip Clutch Specifications 13
Driveline Protection 13
Gear Box Oil Requirements ..................................................... 14
Section 2: Adjustments 15
Slip Clutch Adjustments ........................................................... 15
Deck Leveling .......................................................................... 15
Deck Mowing Height ................................................................ 16
Center 3-Point Link Length ...................................................... 16
Gauge Wheel Height Adjustment (FMX Models) ..................... 16
Wheel Interference Check (FMX Models) ................................ 16
Tail-Wheel Height Adjustment ................................................. 17
Belts and Sheaves (FMX Models) ........................................... 17
Belt Tension (FMX Models) ..................................................... 17
Sheaves (FMX Models) ........................................................... 17
Section 3: Operating Instructions 18
Operating Check List ............................................................... 18
Inspection Procedures ............................................................. 18
Transporting Procedures ......................................................... 18
Unhooking the Implement ........................................................ 19
Mowing Safety ......................................................................... 19
Section 3: Operating Instructions (Continued)
Before Mowing ......................................................................... 20
General Operating Instructions ................................................ 20
General Operating Procedures ................................................ 20
Transporting Instructions .......................................................... 21
Mowing Instructions.................................................................. 21
Taking a Break ......................................................................... 21
Section 4: Maintenance 22
Servicing ................................................................................... 22
General Maintenance ............................................................... 22
Maintenance Schedule ............................................................. 22
Blade Maintenance .................................................................. 22
Blade Sharpening ..................................................................... 22
Blade Replacement .................................................................. 22
Shear Bolt Replacement .......................................................... 22
Blade Spindle Maintenance (FMX Model) ................................ 22
Driveline Maintenance .............................................................. 23
Lubricating ................................................................................ 23
Gearbox .................................................................................... 23
Replacing Oil ............................................................................ 23
Handling Waste Product and Chemicals .................................. 23
Parking & Storage .................................................................... 23
Section 5: Specifications 24
FMX Models ............................................................................. 24
RMS Models ............................................................................. 25
RMX Models ............................................................................. 26
RMH Model .............................................................................. 27
Section 6: Components 28
Mower Components (All Models) ............................................. 28
Decals ...................................................................................... 39
Section 7: Appendix 30
Troubleshooting Mower ............................................................ 30
Troubleshooting Gearbox ......................................................... 30
Troubleshooting Drivelines ....................................................... 31
Maintenance Record 31
Warranty 32
References 33
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