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- Page 1 Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Mow Twin 1000 & 1270 Tow and Mow Hort 1900 Owner’s Guide & User Manual Page 1 of 20...
- Page 2 Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Mow Twin 1000 & 1270 DISCLAIMER! Read this Manual from start to finish before attempting to assemble, use or maintain the Equipment to which it refers. Do not attempt assembly, use or maintenance unless you know what you are doing. We accept no responsibility if you fail to follow the instructions in this Manual.
- Page 3 INTRODUCTION Welcome Metalform Tow and Farm takes this opportunity to welcome you as the new owner of a Tow and Mow. We want you to get the best results from your new topper and this user manual will help you achieve this objective.
- Page 4 Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Mow Twin 1000 & 1270 INTRODUCTION Notes about Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very important. Using this machine safely is an important responsibility. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information in this manual.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Mow Twin 1000 & 1270 CONTENTS SAFETY ................................6 WARRANTY ..............................7 FEATURES & CONTROLS..........................8 Location of Features and Controls ......................8 Machine Height Adjustment ........................9 Storage ................................ 9 OPERATION ..............................10 Safe Operation Precautions ........................ -
Page 6: Safety
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Mow Twin 1000 & 1270 SAFETY Read and understand this owner’s manual before operating this machine. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. Know and understand the operation of all the controls. Never permit anyone to operate the machine without proper instructions. -
Page 7: Warranty
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Mow Twin 1000 & 1270 WARRANTY We warrant the Tow and Mow against defects in materials and workmanship. The term of this warranty is one year from date of purchase. This is a parts only warranty. You are responsible for disassembling the defective part and reassembling the new part. -
Page 8: Features & Controls
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Mow Twin 1000 & 1270 FEATURES & CONTROLS Location of Features and Controls Large pneumatic Height adjuster handle flotation tyre Throttle Throttle Jockey Wheel Large pneumatic flotation tyre Bumper Bar Anti-Scalp Tow coupling Rollers Drawbar Page 8 of 20... -
Page 9: Machine Height Adjustment
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Mow Twin 1000 & 1270 FEATURES & CONTROLS Machine Height Adjustment Height adjustment should only be done once the machine has been attached to the tow vehicle. This is because tow hitches vary in height. - To raise the machine height, stand and the back of the Tow and Mow, and wind the height adjuster handle (1) in an anti-clockwise direction. -
Page 10: Operation
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Mow Twin 1000 & 1270 OPERATION Safe Operation Precautions Before operating machine for the first time, please review the important SAFETY information on page 5. Before operating machine, read and understand the owners manual and safety precautions of the tow vehicle. -
Page 11: Using The Tow And Mow
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Mow Twin 1000 & 1270 OPERATION Using the Tow and Mow The Tow and Mow has been designed to top your pastures as cost effectively as possible. NOTE: Ensure you read and understand the Engine Owner’s Manual prior to starting engine. 1. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Mow Twin 1000 & 1270 OPERATION Troubleshooting My Tow and Mow does not start easy! Ensure you store the Tow and Mow level. My Tow and Mow is not cutting correctly! Check condition of blades on both spindles. Blades should be parallel to spindle plate. My Tow and Mow engine/engines keeps stalling! The motor is working harder than designed to. -
Page 13: Servicing
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Mow Twin 1000 & 1270 SERVICING The Importance of Maintenance Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical and trouble-free operation. To help you properly care for your Tow and Mow, the following pages include a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. -
Page 14: Maintenance Schedule
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Mow Twin 1000 & 1270 SERVICING Maintenance Schedule Every Every Every Every Refer to Item Each Use month or 3 months 6 months 12 months Page 10 hrs or 25 hrs or 50 hrs or 100 hrs √... -
Page 15: Lubrication
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Mow Twin 1000 & 1270 SERVICING Lubrication Height Adjuster Grease Nipples Grease Nipples There are 5 grease nipples on the Tow and Mow Hort: - 2 that are located on the height adjuster assembly - 3 that are located on the torque tube which the axle arms are welded to. -
Page 16: Consumer Information
” OR 50mm Tow Coupling OR 23mm Ø thru hole Tow Hitch Options Manufactured By Metalform (Dannevirke) Ltd Serial Number Location You will find the serial number etched onto an aluminium tag which has been applied to the Front RH side (when standing at the front) of the Tow and Mow, by the manufacturer. -
Page 17: Spare Parts List
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Mow Twin 1000 & 1270 CONSUMER INFORMATION Spare Parts List NOTE: For reference purposes only. Part descriptions and/or part numbers are subject to change without notice For more information about each spare part pack, see www.towandfarm.com. ... -
Page 18: Spare Parts Exploded View
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Mow Twin 1000 & 1270 Spare Parts List (continued) Description Part Number Image Ref (pg) Tow Coupling 50mm R93963 location on machine 1 x Tow Coupling 50mm page 20 item 6 Tyre and Wheel Kit TOCO-A01-007 location on machine... -
Page 19: Consumer Help And Information
If you are dissatisfied with any part of the Tow and Mow product or service, we welcome your comments and feedback. You can write to Head Office: Metalform - Tow and Farm Easton Street Dannevirke, 4930 New Zealand Email: support@towandfarm.co.nz... - Page 20 Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Mow Twin 1000 & 1270 New Zealand Metalform Tow and Farm Easton Street Dannevirke, 4930 New Zealand Phone: +64 6 374 7043 Email: sales@towandfarm.co.nz Web: www.towandfarm.co.nz Australia Tow and Farm 17 Stanley Road...
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