Schulte FX-209 Operator's Manual page 8

Setting Mowing Height - Pull Type ................................................................................................................... 4-16
Setting Deck Pitch ........................................................................................................................................... 4-17
Setting Deck Pitch-Pull Type ........................................................................................................................... 4-18
DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT ............................................................................................................................ 4-18
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE ........................................................................................... 4-18
Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ....................................................................................................... 4-19
Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ........................................................................................................ 4-20
Cutting Component Inspection ........................................................................................................................ 4-23
Blade Bolt Inspection ....................................................................................................................................... 4-24
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................................................. 4-27
Starting the Tractor .......................................................................................................................................... 4-28
Brake and Differential Lock Setting ................................................................................................................. 4-28
Driving the Tractor and Mower ........................................................................................................................ 4-29
Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines ............................................................................................................... 4-30
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT .......................................................................................... 4-31
Foreign Debris Hazards ................................................................................................................................... 4-33
Bystanders/Passersby Precautions ................................................................................................................. 4-33
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) ............................................................................................................... 4-34
PTO RPM and Ground Speed ......................................................................................................................... 4-35
Operating the Mower ....................................................................................................................................... 4-35
Right of Way (Highway) Mowing ...................................................................................................................... 4-38
Shutting Down the Implement .......................................................................................................................... 4-39
DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR ............................................................................. 4-39
MOWER STORAGE ........................................................................................................................................ 4-41
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................................... 4-42
Tire and Wheels ............................................................................................................................................... 4-43
Transporting on Public Roadways ................................................................................................................... 4-44
Hauling the Tractor and Implement ................................................................................................................. 4-46
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................................................................ 4-47
MAINTENANCE SECTION .................................................................................................. 5-1
HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT ........................................................................................ 5-2
PARTS INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................................... 5-3
LUBRICATION ................................................................................................................................................... 5-4
TEE BOX ........................................................................................................................................................... 5-5
DRIVELINES ..................................................................................................................................................... 5-6
Grease Schedule ............................................................................................................................................... 5-6
Universal Joint Assemblies ................................................................................................................................ 5-7
Tractor Shaft ...................................................................................................................................................... 5-8
Blade and Blade Carriers ................................................................................................................................... 5-9
Blade Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 5-9
Blade Carrier Removal ...................................................................................................................................... 5-9
Blade Carrier Installation ................................................................................................................................. 5-10
Blade Bolt Inspection ....................................................................................................................................... 5-11
SLIP CLUTCHES ............................................................................................................................................. 5-12
Disassembly .................................................................................................................................................... 5-12
Reassembly ..................................................................................................................................................... 5-13
HUBS & SPINDLES ......................................................................................................................................... 5-15
Greasing and Installation ................................................................................................................................. 5-15
TIRES .............................................................................................................................................................. 5-16
HYDRAULICS .................................................................................................................................................. 5-16
STORAGE ....................................................................................................................................................... 5-17
PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS .......................................................................................................... 5-17
NUTS & BOLTS ............................................................................................................................................... 5-18