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Summary of Contents for Buhler FK301
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Finishing Mower TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE NUMBER Warranty Operating Safety Transport Safety Maintenance Safety Safety Signs Hitch Assembly Instructions Operating Instructions Field Use Preparation Field Operations Disconnecting from Tractor Maintenance Bolt Torque Side Discharge Drawing Side Discharge Parts List 4’... -
Page 2: Warranty
Finishing Mower WARRANTY REGISTRATION AND POLICY Buhler Manufacturing products are warranted for a period of twelve (12) months from original date of purchase, by original purchaser, to be free from defects in material and workmanship under correct, normal agricultural use and proper applications. -
Page 3: Operating Safety
Finishing Mower FINISHING MOWER There are both side or rear discharge mowers available: Side Discharge Mowers: 1. F450S - 48" Cut 2. F550S - 60" Cut 3. F650S - 72" Cut Rear Discharge Mowers: 1. F450R - 48” Cut 2. F550R - 60" Cut 3. -
Page 4: Transport Safety
Finishing Mower OPERATING SAFETY – cont’d. Do not wear loose fitting clothing during operation. Keep hands, feet, clothing and hair away from moving parts. Keep all bystanders away from the unit when it is operating. Check to see that all controls are in neutral before starting the tractor. TRANSPORT SAFETY Do not transport on a public road without a slow moving vehicle sign and flashers on the tractor. -
Page 5: Safety Signs
Finishing Mower FINISHING MOWER SAFETY SIGNS Replace safety sign immediately should it become damaged, torn or illegible. Obtain replacements from your authorized dealer using the part numbers shown. - 4 -... -
Page 6: Hitch Assembly Instructions
Finishing Mower HITCH ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS The hitch is assembled except for the two pivot bars (#70). Bolt one end of each pivot bar between the welded brackets at the back of the deck using the bolts assembled in the mower. Remove the 5/8”... -
Page 7: Operating Instructions
Finishing Mower OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Finishing Mower is designed to be used on a tractor with a standard category 1 three-point hitch. See the specification sheet for horsepower requirements. Using excessive power will shorten the life of the drive train components. CONNECTING TO TRACTOR: Park the mower and tractor on a level dry area free of debris and foreign objects. -
Page 8: Field Use Preparation
Finishing Mower FIELD USE PREPARATION Park the unit on hard level ground with the mower slightly raised. Adjust the sway blocks or chains on the tractor so the mower is centered between the rear wheels. Adjust the three-point arms to level the mower side to side. Adjust the turnbuckle on the top of the three-point hitch arms to level the mower front and back. -
Page 9: Field Operations
Finishing Mower FIELD OPERATION The mower works best on dry grass. Slower cutting speed and occasional cleaning may be required on damp or wet grass. The PTO must run at the full 540 rpm for a good cut. Slower speeds or double cutting could be required for very high grass. -
Page 10: Maintenance
Finishing Mower MAINTENANCE GEARBOX: The gearbox should be filled with SAE 90 oil to the bottom of level plug when shipped. Check the mower before using and at regular intervals (approx. every 40 hours). See that this oil level is maintained. GREASE: Grease wheel yokes, wheel bushing and PTO u-joints approximately every 8 hours. - Page 11 Finishing Mower MAINTENANCE – Cont’d. BELTS: Remove the belt guards to check belt tightness. The center of the belt span should deflect about ½” with nominal pressure. If the belts slip or are too loose, the bolts holding the gearbox must be loosened. Use the threaded tightener rod on the gearbox mount to tighten the belts.
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Page 12: Bolt Torque
Finishing Mower BOLT TORQUE CHECKING BOLT TORQUE The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and hex bolts. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide. Replace hardware with the same strength bolt. -
Page 13: Side Discharge Drawing
Finishing Mower FINISHING MOWER (SIDE DISCHARGE) - 12 -... -
Page 14: Side Discharge Parts List
Finishing Mower WHEN ORDERING PARTS Always give your dealer the Model, Color and Serial Number of your machine to assist him in ordering and obtaining the correct parts. Use the exploded view and tabular listing of the area of interest to exactly identify the required part. SIDE DISCHARGE FINISHING MOWER ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION... - Page 15 Finishing Mower 81570 5/16" B.S. Flat Washer (pl) 81568 5/16" Hex Nut (pl) 86170 3/8" x 1" Hex Bolt (pl) 86182 3/8" x 1 1/4" Carriage Bolt (pl) 84000 3/8" B.S. Flat Washer (pl) 81593 3/8" Lock Washer (pl) 81592 3/8"...
- Page 16 Finishing Mower 966855 Wheel Yoke 902614 3/4" x 6" Wheel Bolt (pl) 966190 5/8" Lock Wash (pl) Extra Heavy (Supp w/ Spndl) 84299 5/8" x 2" Hex Bolt (pl) 906792 Arm Brace Weldt 81674 5/8" x 5 1/2" Hex Bolt (pl) 9812433 3/16"...
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Page 17: 4' Rear Discharge Drawing
Finishing Mower FINISHING MOWER (4’ REAR DISCHARGE) -
Page 18: 4' Rear Discharge Parts List
Finishing Mower 4' REAR DISCHARGE FINISHING MOWER ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 903815 Deck Weldment (4') 912300158 Gearbox (Filled W/ Oil) 980004200 Gearbox Base Plate 906342 Gearbox Mount Plate 966748 PTO Guard 903804 53" Axle Beam Weldment 906346 R.H. Pulley Guard 906347 L.H. - Page 19 Finishing Mower 906789 A-Frame 24" long 905247 1"ID Washer & Slotted Hex Nut Weldt Incl. W/Gbox 965807 Top Link Pin (Cat. 1) 812482 5/8" Lock Nut (pl) 966737 17 3/4" Standard Blade 906791 Arm Spacer 1"OD x 4 1/4" F0398 PTO Shaft 904243 3 3/4"...
- Page 20 Finishing Mower 81545 1/4" Lock Washer (pl) 81544 1/4" Hex Nut (pl) 81525 1/4" x 3/4" Hex Bolt (pl) 967445 1/4" x 1 1/4" Cotter Pin (pl) 81678 5/8" BS Flat Washer Std (pl)
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Page 21: 5'-7' Rear Discharge Drawing
Finishing Mower FINISHING MOWER (5’, 6’ & 7’ REAR DISCHARGE) -
Page 22: 5'-7' Rear Discharge Parts List
Finishing Mower 5', 6', & 7' REAR DISCHARGE FINISHING MOWER ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 902667 Deck Weldment (5') 902668 Deck Weldment (6') 902669 Deck Weldment (7') 907983 Gearbox (Filled w/ Oil) 980004200 Gearbox Base Plate 906343 Gearbox Mount Plate 966748 PTO Guard 966283 56 1/2"... - Page 23 Finishing Mower 81677 5/8" Lock Washer (pl) 81676 5/8" Hex Nut (pl) 84346 3/4" x 2 1/2" Hex Bolt (pl) 81701 3/4" Lock Washer (pl) 81700 3/4" Hex Nut (pl) 9812377 5/16" x 3/4" Sq Head Set Screw (pl) 84277 1/2"...
- Page 24 Finishing Mower 84299 5/8" x 2" Hex Bolt (pl) 906792 Arm Brace Weldt 81674 5/8" x 5 1/2" Hex Bolt (pl) (5' & 6') 967901 5/8" x 5 3/4" Hex Bolt (pl) (7') 900931 1/4" Sq. x 1.11" Key 966188 2 1/2"...
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Page 25: Gearbox Drawing
Finishing Mower FINISHING MOWER GEARBOX... -
Page 26: Gearbox Parts List
Finishing Mower FINISHING MOWER GEARBOX PARTS LIST Item # Part # Description 912300158 Gearbox Complete 966813 Housing 914015 Output Cap 966814 Blank Cap 966815 Input Gear, 29T 966816 Pinion Gear, 15T 966817 Input Shaft 966542 Ball Bearing, 6207 966555 Ball Bearing, 6208 966818 Input Seal 966819... -
Page 27: Spindle Assembly Drawing
Finishing Mower FINISHING MOWER SPINDLE ASSEMBLY... -
Page 28: Spindle Parts Lists
Finishing Mower FINISHING MOWER SPINDLE PARTS LIST (4', 5' & 6') Item # Part # Description 906339 Spindle Assembly Complete (Includes Hardware) 966764 Spindle Housing 906399 Spindle Bearing, 6206-Z 912301558 Snap Ring 906394 Spindle Shaft 966769 Snap Ring 966820 Shield 966821 Blade Mount Base FINISHING MOWER SPINDLE PARTS LIST (7') -
Page 29: Pto Shaft Assembly Drawing
Finishing Mower FINISHING MOWER PTO SHAFT (STANDARD & OPTIONAL HEAVY DUTY) -
Page 30: Pto Shaft Parts List
Finishing Mower FINISHING MOWER PTO SHAFT PARTS LIST Item # Part # Description F0398 Shaft Complete - 4' F0399 Shaft Complete - 5' & 6' F0400 Shaft Complete - 7' F0401 Shaft Complete - Opt. HD for 5' & 6' 907288 Yoke - 4',5' &... -
Page 31: Chain Kit Instructions & Parts List
Finishing Mower REAR DISCHARGE MOWER CHAIN KIT ASSEMBLY 1. Drill 13/32” holes in the back lip of the deck Weldment spaced as shown on the drawing. The hole spacing should be centered across the width of the back lip. 2. With the narrow lip of the chain guard plate (#2) turned up, push an end link of a 3-link chain up through the slot nearest the end of the guard place. -
Page 32: Chain Kit Assembly Drawing
Finishing Mower MOWER CHAIN KIT ASSEMBLY... -
Page 33: Quick Hitch Kit Instructions
Finishing Mower QUICK HITCH KIT INSTRUCTIONS Remove the standard pivot bars from the mower and replace with the Quick Hitch Pivot Bars (#4). The slotted end of the pivot Bars is at the back of the mower. Check to see that these bars slide freely on the slots after tightening bolts. -
Page 34: Quick Hitch Drawing & Parts List
Finishing Mower QUICK HITCH KIT DRAWING AND PARTS LIST... -
Page 35: Bundle Numbers
Finishing Mower FINISHING MOWER BUNDLES QUANTITY BUNDLE NO. DESCRIPTION 48” SIDE DISCHARGE FINISHING MOWER Y450S F0391 Mower F0321 Carton w/tires 60” SIDE DISCHARGE FINISHING MOWER Y550S F0392 Mower F0321 Carton w/tires 72” SIDE DISCHARGE FINISHING MOWER Y650S F0393 Mower F0321 Carton w/tires 48”... - Page 36 Finishing Mower FINISHING MOWER BUNDLES – cont’d. OPTIONS: F0401 Heavy Duty PTO Shaft (5’ & 6’) 903798 Hard Surfaced Blade (4’) 966273 Hard Surfaced Blade (5’) 966274 Hard Surfaced Blade (6’) 906050 Low Lift Hard Surfaced Blade (4’) 906051 Low Lift Hard Surfaced Blade (5’) 906052 Low Lift Hard Surfaced Blade (6’) 906053...
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