New Holland 716736006 Operator's Manual

52” side discharge mower for ls yard tractors

Advertisement

Quick Links

NEW HOLLAND
52" Side
Discharge Mower
For
LS Yard Tractors
Model No.
716736006 – T1T0001 & Up
Publication Number: 86619742
08/00
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
M–2429

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for New Holland 716736006

  • Page 1 M–2429 NEW HOLLAND OPERATOR’S MANUAL 52” Side Discharge Mower LS Yard Tractors Model No. 716736006 – T1T0001 & Up Publication Number: 86619742 08/00...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for purchasing a New Holland product. product, about safe operation. All of us at New Holland want you to be completely The warning system in this manual identifies potential satisfied with your new product, so feel free to contact...
  • Page 3: Safety And Instruction Decals

    Two other words are also used to highlight information. Determine the left and right side of the machine from the Important calls attention to special mechanical normal operating position. information, and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention. Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger.
  • Page 4: Assembly

    Assembly Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to identify parts used for assembly. DESCRIPTION QTY. Gage wheel Shoulder bolt Install gage wheels Lock nut 3/8” (with patch on threads) Link Bracket Washer Install link bracket Cotter pin Adjustable links Washer Install front mount to mower Cotter pin 1”...
  • Page 5: Tractor Preparation

    3. Install link bracket between mower bracket and carrier 10. Lift grass deflector and check that it is spring loaded lift arm (Fig. 3). and pivots freely to the full down position. 4. Secure with 1/2” washers and 1” (26 mm) cotter pins Important Grass deflector must be spring loaded in (Fig.
  • Page 6: Installing The Mower

    2. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the key. 3. Adjust transport height nut until bottom of rear lift arms are approximately 7-1/4” (188 mm) from the level surface (Fig.
  • Page 7: Transport Height Adjustment

    3. Slide the mower under tractor from right side, turning front wheels as necessary. Align rear mounting bushings with ends of lift arms. 4. Turn Dial-a-Height knob counterclockwise, all the way, and lower attachment lift lever to the mounting position; refer to Operation page 11. 5.
  • Page 8: Side-To-Side Mower Leveling

    1223 Figure 11 1. Nut Figure 12 1. Blades side to side 3. Measure here Side-to-Side Mower Leveling 2. Outside cutting edges The mower blades must be level from side to side. Check the side-to-side level any time you install the mower or 4.
  • Page 9: Front-To-Rear Blade Slope

    Front-to-Rear Blade Slope 7. Rotate the bolt on front adjustable link to change front-to rear blade level (Fig. 15). Check the front-to-rear blade slope any time you install Note: To raise the front of the mower, shorten the the mower. Before checking the slope, set air pressure in adjustable link by turning bolt clockwise.
  • Page 10: Operation

    Operating the Power Take Off (PTO) The power take off (PTO) engages and disengages power to the electric clutch. While the ignition key is in the “RUN” or “LIGHTS” positions and the power take off (PTO) is engaged “ON“, the PTO light, in the Indicator Module, will be “ON“. When this light is “ON”...
  • Page 11: Attachment Power Lift

    Lowering Attachments 1. Depress the brake and/or clutch pedal(s) to stop the tractor. 2. Pull attachment lift lever rearward, to release lift pressure, and push the button on top to release the latch. Move lift lever forward to lower attachment. 2266 Figure 19 1.
  • Page 12: Tips For Mowing And Mulching Grass

    Mow at Correct Intervals 5. Repeat adjustment on other gage wheels. Normally, mow every 4 days. But remember, grass grows at different rates at different times. So to maintain the same cutting height, which is a good practice, mow more often in early spring.
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Each Use Mower Housing—clean Mower Housing—clean 5 Hours Cutter Blade—check 25 Hours Cutter Blade—check 50 Hours Grease–Mower spindles, wheels Cutter Blade—check Grease–Mower spindles, wheels Storage Service Belts—check for wear/cracks Mower Housing—clean Chipped Surfaces—paint Caution If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and...
  • Page 14 3. Inspect the blade(s), especially the curved area (Fig. 1. Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both ends of 21). If you notice any damage, wear, or a slot forming the blade (Fig. 23). Maintain the original angle. The in this area (Fig.
  • Page 15: Greasing And Lubrication

    m-2376 Figure 25 1. Blade 3. Bolt M–2429 2. Blade stiffener 4. Spindle Figure 26 Greasing and Lubrication Blade Drive Belt Service Interval/Specification Removing the Blade Drive Belt Grease the mower after every 50 operating hours or once a year, whichever occurs first. Grease more frequently when 1.
  • Page 16: Power Take Off (Pto) Belt

    m–2418 2417 Figure 28 Figure 29 Top View 1. Left pulley cover 3. 1/8” (4 mm) 2. PTO belt 1. Idler spring 2. 5-1/2” (140 mm) 3. Install left and right pulley covers with previously Storage removed mounting screws. 4. Install the mower; refer to Installing the Mower, 1.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Abnormal vibration. 1. Cutting blade(s) is bent or 1. Install new cutting blade(s). unbalanced. 2. Blade mounting bolt is loose. 2. Tighten blade mounting bolt. 3. Engine mounting bolts are 3. Tighten engine mounting bolts. loose.
  • Page 20 Publication No. 86619742 Form No. 3326–465 New Holland North America, Inc., New Holland, PA Printed in U.S.A.

Table of Contents