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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING Diesel engine exhaust and some of The engine exhaust from this product its constituents are known to the State contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.
Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive man- ner. For longest life, use this product only as directed in the manual, keep it in good repair and follow safety warnings and instructions.
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INTRODUCTION / SPECIFICATIONS ROTARY MOWER DESCRIPTION A full-floating rotary mower deck is designed to fit all Steiner power units with the quick hitch front lift. Three sizes match the power unit to the application. These decks are easy to attach and detach allowing interchange with the many other front mounted attachments.
Schiller of hazard seriousness. These words appear in this Grounds Care, Inc. Engineering Department. Any manual and on the safety labels attached to Schiller Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product that is altered, Grounds Care, Inc.machines. For your safety and...
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SAFETY ROTARY MOWER GENERAL SAFETY 1. Read and understand the Owner’s Manual before attempting to operate this machine. 2. Operate all controls from the operator’s seat, (if so equipped). NO RIDERS. 3. Keep all shields in place and safety switches adjusted properly. 4.
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SAFETY ROTARY MOWER • Do not operate the machine while under the IMPORTANT influence of alcohol or drugs. Safe Operation Practices for Mowers • Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. • Use extra care when loading or unloading the This cutting machine is capable of amputating machine into a trailer or truck.
SAFETY ROTARY MOWER DO NOT: IV SERVICE • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and • Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and the vapors are then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
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DECALS ROTARY MOWER Location: On mower deck, front center. Location: On mower deck top front center, both sides. Location: On mower deck.
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DECALS ROTARY MOWER Location: On mower deck top shield.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ROTARY MOWER 1. Remove the mower from the shipping crate. 2. Remove top shield. 3. Install both left and right hitch arms as shown on page 32, in Figure 7. Torque the 1/2" attaching bolts to 85 ft. lbs. Install the 1/2"...
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INSTALLATION ROTARY MOWER ATTACHING MOWER TO TRACTOR: - Operate latch control to open hitch latches. - Drive tractor into position aligning the quick hitch. - Be sure both latches engage fully and and are placed in the locked position. - Stop engine! Do not attempt to install drive belt with engine running. - Release idler assembly to facilitate easy installation of the drive belt.
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OPERATION ROTARY MOWER Observe all safety decals. Keep all shields in place. Do not operate mower with discharge chute removed. Do not operate mower with other persons in the area. Irregularities in ground surface can permit foreign material to be propelled from beneath deck to cause serious injury or death.
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SERVICE ROTARY MOWER MAINTENANCE Visual inspection for loose parts and accumulation of grass and dirt. Clean accumulation of grass clippings from beneath deck daily for better mowing performance. Keep blades sharp. Check the tips of the blades for wear. In addition to daily maintenance, grease roller and all bearings. Spindle housings must be kept full of grease.
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SERVICE ROTARY MOWER Blade alignment When installing sharpened blades or new blades be sure the mating surfaces are clean and the retaining washer is not bent. Check for bent blades by rotating blades until tips are near each other. (It is easier to do this with main drive belt idler spring unhooked.) Leveling mower deck The front to rear leveling adjustment is provided by two slots in the linkage which supports the front of the...
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SERVICE ROTARY MOWER TO REMOVE BELT: Remove the six 1/4" X 3/4" bolts from the flip-up braces and remove the pivot stop pin and the idler spring. Remove the braces. • With the idler spring released, move the idler toward the drive shaft. •...
SERVICE ROTARY MOWER TO INSTALL BELT: • Form loop for drive pulley and idler pulley as shown. (Photos 2 & 3) • Slip loop over drive pulley on left hitch arm. (Photos 2 & 3) • Form a loop around the center spindle pulley and fixed idler pulley.
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SERVICE ROTARY MOWER USING THE FLIP-UP OPTION ON THE 75-70855, 75-70860 AND 75-70865 ROTARY MOWERS 1. Stop on a level surface, set parking brake and shut off the tractor. 2. Lift the deck. 3. Remove the top deck shield and set aside. 4.
DECK PARTS 72" ROTARY MOWER FIGURE 3 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4116761 LABEL-MADE IN USA 39 47-090 LATCH-RUBBER 3" LONG 4167941 SHIELD-TOP DECK 40 4162917 LABEL-DECK SIZE 72" 64188-65 PIN-CLEVIS 1/4 X .62 41 04-007 POP RIVET-1/8 X 1/8 SS 64168-2 COTTER-HAIRPIN.08X1.19 42 64-900.7...
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FRAME PARTS 48" ROTARY MOWER FIGURE 4 MODEL 75-70855A...
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FRAME PARTS 48" ROTARY MOWER FIGURE 4 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 64141-4 NUT-WLF 3/8-16 03-0610 CLEVIS PIN-3/8 X 1-1/4 02-PP0318 PRESTO PIN-3/32 X 2-5/16 85010N GREASE FITTING-1/4 62-725.7 FRAME-HEIGHT ADJ 64123-67 BOLT-HEX 3/8-16X2 53-060 HUB CAP-FOR MOWER 99-AC12NF LOCKNUT-CENTER 3/4 NF 64163-06 WASHER-.768/.756X1.25X14 15...
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FRAME PARTS 60" ROTARY MOWER FIGURE 5 MODEL 75-70860A...
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FRAME PARTS 60" ROTARY MOWER FIGURE 5 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 64141-4 NUT-WLF 3/8-16 03-0610 CLEVIS PIN-3/8 X 1-1/4 02-PP0318 PRESTO PIN-3/32 X 2-5/16 85010N GREASE FITTING-1/4 62-726.7 FRAME-TUBE 99-K73 BLT -FLANGE 3/8-16X1-1/2 NC 4 53-060 HUB CAP-FOR MOWER 99-AC12NF LOCKNUT-CENTER 3/4 NF 64163-06...
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FRAME PARTS 72" ROTARY MOWER FIGURE 6 MODEL 75-70865A...
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FRAME PARTS 72" ROTARY MOWER FIGURE 6 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 64141-4 NUT-WLF 3/8-16 03-0610 CLEVIS PIN-3/8 X 1-1/4 02-PP0318 PRESTO PIN-3/32 X 2-5/16 85010N GREASE FITTING-1/4 62-731.7 FRAME-TUBE 99-K73 BOLT-HEX 3/8-16X1-1/2 53-060 HUB CAP-FOR MOWER 99-AC12NF LOCKNUT-CENTER 3/4 NF 64163-06...
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