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AGRI EASE BE-FM RDG Series Operations & Parts Manual

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Operations & Parts Manual
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BE-FMxRDG
Rear Discharge
Finish Mower
For Models:
• BE-FM48RDG
• BE-FM60RDG
• BE-FM72RDG
Model No.
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  • Page 1 BE-FMxRDG Rear Discharge Finish Mower Operations & Parts Manual For Models: • BE-FM48RDG • BE-FM60RDG • BE-FM72RDG Purchase Date Model No. Serial No. Dealer...
  • Page 2 TO THE CUSTOMER BE-FMxRDG This manual contains valuable information about your new mower. It has been carefully prepared to give you helpful suggestions for operating, adjusting and servicing. Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference. Study it carefully, only by proper care and operation can you expect to receive the service and long life designed and built into this mower.

  • Page 3: Safety Signs

    BE-FMxRDG SAFETY SIGNS Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times. Do not paint over, remove or deface any safety signs or warning signs on your equipment. Observe all safety signs and practice the instruction on them. Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign.

  • Page 4: Safety Training

    BE-FMxRDG SAFETY TRAINING Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our e orts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator. In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.
  • Page 5 BE-FMxRDG PREPARATION Never operate the tractor and mower until you have read and completely understand this manual, the Tractor Operator’s Manual and each Safety Messages found on the safety signs on the tractor and mower. Personal protection equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes and gloves are recommended during assembly, installation, operation, adjustment, repairing, removal or moving the implement.

  • Page 6: Operational Safety

    BE-FMxRDG OPERATIONAL SAFETY The use of this equipment is subject to certain hazards which cannot be protected against by mechanical means or product design. All operators of this equipment must read and understand this entire manual, paying particular attention to safety and operating instructions, prior to using. If there is something in this manual you do not understand, ask your supervisor or your dealer to explain it to you.

  • Page 7: Maintenance Safety

    BE-FMxRDG MAINTENANCE SAFETY Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate the engine of the towing vehicle in a closed building. The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation. Before working on this machine, drive to a level area, disengage the PTO, lower the implement (or if working underneath, raise and block securely), shut o the engine, set the brakes and remove the ignition keys.

  • Page 8: Transport Safety

    BE-FMxRDG TRANSPORT SAFETY Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads. The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most localities. However, some localities prohibit their use. Local laws should be checked for all highway lighting and marking requirements. When driving the tractor and equipment on the road or highway under 20mph at night or during the day, use flashing amber warning lights and a slow moving vehicle (SMV) identification emblem.

  • Page 9: Safety Sign Locations

    BE-FMxRDG SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS...
  • Page 10 BE-FMxRDG SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS DANGER DANGER ROTATING BLADES - KEEP AWAY ROTATING DRIVELINE HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death when the engine is KEEP AWAY! running and the blades are rotating. • Never allow riders, especially children, on tractor To prevent serious injury or death from rotating driveline: or mower.
  • Page 11 BE-FMxRDG SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS WARNING MOVING PART HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death from moving parts: • Close and secure guards and shields before starting. • Keep hand, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. • Disconnect and lockout power source before adjusting or servicing.
  • Page 12 BE-FMxRDG FINISHING MOWER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Attach the rear brace bars to the lugs on the rear of the deck with an M12 bolt and locking nut. Attach the A-frame bars to the lugs on the front of the mower deck with M12 bolts and locking nuts. (See below fig.
  • Page 13 BE-FMxRDG FINISHING MOWER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 3 Install the wheel support braces with M12 bolts and locking nuts. (See fig. 4) Fig. 4 Step 4 Install rear discharge chute and safety chains using M12 bolts and locking nuts. (See fig. 5) Fig.

  • Page 14: Tractor Preparation

    BE-FMxRDG OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The safe operation of this mower is the responsibility of the operator. The operator should be familiar with the machine, tractor and all safety practices before starting operation. This mower is designed for lawn and grass mowing. It is not designed for rough conditions or heavy mowing. The mower is equipped with suction type blades, which are best suited for lawn mowing.

  • Page 15: Driveline Attachment To Tractor

    BE-FMxRDG OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) DANGER! Never allow children to operate, ride or come close to the mower or tractor. Usually 15-16 year old children who are mature and responsible can operate the mower with reasonable safety if they have read the operator’s manual, been trained in safe operation of the machine and are physically large and strong enough to reach and operate the controls easily.
  • Page 16 BE-FMxRDG OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS AND PREPERATION This Finishing Mower is designed for light duty cutting such as lawn maintenance with Category 1, 3-Point hitch and with 540 RPM PTO. This mower is not designed for tractors over 40 horsepower. The PTO must be in good working condition. It is recommended that only tractors with wide front axles be used with this cutter.
  • Page 17 BE-FMxRDG OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) WARNING! When using the unit, a minimum 20% of the tractor and equipment weight must be on tractor front wheels. Without this weight, tractor could tip upward, causing possible loss control and possible personal injury or death. The weight may be attained with a front end loader, front wheel weights, ballast in tires or front tractor weights.

  • Page 18: Cutting Speed

    BE-FMxRDG OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) STARTING AND STOPPING MOWER The power required for operating the mower is supplied via the tractor PTO. Refer to your tractor’s manual for instructions on engaging and disengaging the PTO. • Always disengage the PTO at low engine RPM. •...

  • Page 19: Detaching And Storing

    BE-FMxRDG OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) WARNING! Avoid personal injury! Pick up all rocks and other debris before cutting. Enter new cutting areas carefully. Cut material higher the first time to allow the mower to clear unseen or hidden objects. Never assume that a cutting area is clear.

  • Page 20: Maintenance Instructions

    BE-FMxRDG MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Before operating the mower, make sure tat it is properly lubricated and throughly inspected. Only a minimum of time and e ort is required to regularly lubricate and maintain it. Following a regular program will provide long life and trouble free operation. WARNING! Always disengage the tractor PTO before raising the mower for transport or making adjustments.

  • Page 21: Gearbox Lubrication

    BE-FMxRDG MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) GEARBOX LUBRICATION Note: The gearbox must be filled with SAE EP oil before operating. • Place the mower on an even and leveled surface. • Remove filler plug and test level plug (See figure below for location of plugs). •...

  • Page 22: Driveline Lubrication

    BE-FMxRDG MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) DRIVELINE LUBRICATION Grease fittings are located on the cross bearing kit assemblies of both U-joints. U-joints should be grease after every 8 hours of operation. See figure below for the location of the grease fittings. Do not force grease through the needle bearing cup assemblies. The metal telescoping drive tubes inside the plastic shield tubes must be lubricated before each use.

  • Page 23: Blade Spindle Lubrication

    BE-FMxRDG MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) BLADE SPINDLE LUBRICATION Blade spindles must be lubricated after every 8 hours of operation. Access the lubrication fittings through the holes in the belt guards. Each spindle is supplied with a grease fitting and must be lubricated su ciently so that a small amount of grease escapes through the bleed hole on their underside.

  • Page 24: Blade Sharpening

    BE-FMxRDG MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) BLADE SHARPENING To maintain a proper blade balance, always sharpen both ends of the blade equally. Follow the sharpening pattern as shown in figure below. Do not sharpen the blades to a razor edge, but leave a 1/32” blunt edge. Never sharpen the back side of the blades.
  • Page 25 BE-FMxRDG MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) STORAGE Your mower represents an investment from which you should get the greatest possible benefit and use. Therefore, when cutting season is over, the mower should be thoroughly checked and prepared for storage so that a minimum amount of work will be required to put it back into operation for the next season. We suggest the following storage procedures: •...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    BE-FMxRDG TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Streaking 1. Slow blade tip speed 1. Operate PTO at 540 RPM. 2. Worn blade tips 2. Replace with correct specified blades. 3. Dull blades 3. Sharpen blades uniformly. 4. Blades unable to cut the part of 4.
  • Page 27 BE-FMxRDG TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Heavy vibration 1. Blade speed is too fast 1 . Do not exceed 540 RPM PTO speed. 2. Broken/bent blade 2. Replace with correct specified blade. 3. Worn/unbalanced blade 3. Grind blade uniformly or replace. 4.
  • Page 28 BE-FMxRDG TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Belt Breakage 1. High shock loads 1. Avoid hitting ground and large obstructions with the mower. 2. Check sheave for proper alignment and foreign material. Ensure proper belt tension. Avoid hitting the ground and large obstructions with the mower.
  • Page 29 BE-FMxRDG TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Gearbox noisy 1. Worn bearings 1. Replace bearing 2. Low oil in gearbox 2. Check level and add oil Blades wear too fast 1. Cutting in sandy conditions 1. Increase cutting height. 2.
  • Page 30 BE-FMxRDG FINISHING MOWER PARTS BREAKDOWN PART PART DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION M18x1.5 Lock Nut Flat Washer Wheel Yoke Blade 34-1 Wheel Axle 34-2 Sleeve Blade Spindle Shaft Lock Pin Round End Key 8x7x30 Formed Axle Dust Cap Adjusting Brace Bolt M10x30 Slotted Nut Bearing Holder...
  • Page 31 BE-FMxRDG FINISHING MOWER DIAGRAM 34-1 34-2 34-1...

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