DM135 DRUM MOWER INSTRUCTIONS CHAPTER 1 SAFE OPERATION Do not attempt to operate the mower until you have read the operator’s manual and all the safety signs on the mower. NOTE: The words Danger, Warning or Caution on the safety signs indicate a hazard or unsafe practice, which could result in injury or death if proper precautions are not taken.
CAREFULLY READ OPERATORS MANUAL BEFORE HANDLING MOWER A. Keep a sufficient protection distance from the drum knife when the engine is in operation. B. Do not touch any moving part. Wait until all parts of the mower are at rest when you want to check and maintenance the mower.
before working on or near mower for any reason including cleaning, inspecting or servicing machine. 2. The tractor Power take-off must be equipped with an over-riding clutch or one must be added to the mower PTO shaft. 3. Keep hands and feet away from rotating blades and other moving parts. 4.
Replacement decals can be purchased from your dealer CHAPTER 2 SPECIFICATIONS TRACTOR SPECIFICATIONS CAUTION: Do not operate mower with a tractor that does not comply with the following requirements: Ⅰ .Horsepower-27(minimum) Ⅱ .Counter balance weight :It may be necessary to add weight to the front end and/or left rear wheel of your tractor to maintain adequate tractor stability and weight of your tractor and the conditions in which you are operating your tractor.
not be disturbed when the mower is operating. Imbalance may cause excessive vibration, which in turn may cause damage to the machine. If you notice abnormal vibration in the machine or a change in the noise that the machine produces, stop immediately and inspect the machine. CAUTION: Disengage PTO, stop tractor engine, set park brake and wait for blade rotation to stop before working on blades, drums or saucers.
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removing the saucers and the blade holder. Figure B (40 degrees). Figure B 8. Tighten Allen screws of saucers securely and recheck after a few working hours. 9. The PTO drive shaft may have to be shortened to fit your particular tractor. The shaft should be shortened a minimum amount only.
10. Be sure protective curtains and shields are in place and in good condition. Adjust the lower arms of the tractor 3-point in such a way that the mower will be raised horizontally in mowing position. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The cutting height may be adjusted slightly be means of the top link.
touches the stop #4. 3. Relock the nut #1. Tensioning of the V belts is only necessary if belts are slipping. Maximum tension in when the indicator is about 1/8” clearance from the bottom. If a V belt breaks or comes off, the whole set of belts should be replaced. NOTE: If the V belts are over tensioned, damage will occur to the gearbox input shaft bearings and main drive shaft bearings.
CHAPTER5 PARTS LIST The DM135 mower is a two—drum mower. Each drum has three knives, which can be changed quickly with a simple tool. The hay cut by the knives is carried between the drums and put in a loosely laid swath. Three V—belts transmit power to the input gear shaft, then to the main drive shaft, which in turn drives the drums through the bevel gears.
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