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Video that Operation Instructions contained instantly accessed on in this manual before operating internet the equipment. C01-Cover_S Schulte Industries Ltd. PO Box 70 Englefeld Saskatchewan Canada S0K 1N0 Tel. (306) 287-3715 Fax. (306) 287-3355 Parts Fax. (306) 287-4066 Web: www.schulte.ca $0.00...
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In order to reduce accidents and enhance the safe operation of mowers, Schulte, in cooperation with other industry manufacturers has developed the AEM/FEMA Industrial and Agricultural Mower Safety Practices video and guide book. The video will familiarize and instruct mower-tractor operators in safe practices when using industrial and agricultural mowing equipment.
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Schulte Industries LTD. is willing to provide one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices Video Please Send Me: VHS Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety Video DVD Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety Video Mower Operator’s Manual AEM Mower Operator’s Safety Manual...
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A Manual canister is provided on the implement where this manual can be properly stored. If you lose or damage this manual a free replacement manual can be obtained from an authorized Schulte dealer or by down loading the manual from the Schulte website www.schulte.ca...
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DEALER to CUSTOMER Pre-Delivery/ Operation Instructions Dealer should inform the Purchaser of this product of Warranty terms, provisions, and procedures that are applicable. Dealer should inform Purchaser to review the contents of the Operator’s Manual including safety equipment, safe operation and maintenance, to review the Safety Signs on the implement (and tractor if possible) and of Purchaser’s responsibility to train his/her operators’s of safe operation procedures.
INTRODUCTION SECTION ....................2-1 Operating Noise Level/Sound Pressure ......................2-4 Schulte Warranty FX 107 ..........................2-5 ASSEMBLY SECTION ......................3-1 FX-107 ASSEMBLY FROM SHIPPING CONFIGURATION TO 3Pt WORKING POSITION ......3-2 General Assembly ..............................3-4 Chain Guards ..............................3-4 Connection to Tractor, 3-Point Unit ........................3-4 Connection to Tractor, Trailing Unit ........................3-5...
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Safety Tow Chain ............................4-13 SETTING THE MOWER ..........................4-13 Setting Mowing Height-Lift Type ........................4-14 Setting Mowing Height - Pull Type ........................4-15 Setting Deck Pitch ............................4-15 Setting Deck Pitch-Lift Type ..........................4-16 Setting Deck Pitch-Pull Type ..........................4-16 DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT ..........................4-16 PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE ...................4-16 Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ......................4-17 Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ......................4-18 Cutting Component Inspection .........................4-21...
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These parts are made and tested to Schulte Industry specifications. Non-genuine "will fit" parts do not consistently meet these specifications. The use of “will fit” parts may reduce the performance, void Schulte warranties, and present a safety hazard. Use genuine Schulte parts for economy and safety.
SAFETY DECAL LOCATION NOTE: Schulte supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reconditioning. Schulte cares about the safety of its customers, operators, and bystanders, and will replace the safety decals on this product in the field, free of charge (Some shipping and handling charges may apply).
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Use Genuine Parts 226-446 DANGER Guard Missing 226-459 INSTRUCT Grease Fitting 226-491 DANGER Multi Language 226-499 INSTRUCT This Side Up 226-531 LOGO FX-107 Logo 226-301 REFLECTOR SMV Sign 280-201 __________ Manual Canister 256-018 __________ Flatwasher 1/4" 250-002 __________ Bolt 1/4" 255-025 __________...
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Use Genuine Parts 226-446 DANGER Guard Missing 226-459 INSTRUCT Grease Fitting 226-491 DANGER Multi Language 226-499 INSTRUCT This Side Up 226-531 LOGO FX-107 Logo 226-301 REFLECTOR SMV Sign 280-201 __________ Manual Canister 256-018 __________ Flatwasher 1/4" 250-002 __________ Bolt 1/4" 255-025 __________...
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INTRODUCTION We are pleased to have you as a Schulte customer. Your Rotary Cutter has been carefully designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers to give maximum service with minimum down time. This manual is provided to give you the necessary operating and maintenance instructions for keeping your rotary cutter in top operating condition.
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INTRODUCTION The FX-107 Rotary Cutter is designed for cutting right of way, pasture maintenance, shredding crop residue, and brush up to 2" [51mm] in diameter. With proper maintenance as described in this manual, your cutter will provide you with years of dependable service with a minimum of repairs.
NOTE: Warranties are honored only if completed “Owner Registration and Warranty” forms are received by Schulte within thirty days of delivery of the implement. 3. Record the Blade Model and Serial Numbers on the Warranty page at the front of the Operator’s Manual.
General Statement affecting Schulte Warranty Schulte Industries Ltd warrants to the original purchaser only, that in the event of any defect in material or workmanship in product sold by Schulte Industries, the subject of this warranty (“the goods”) during the warranty period mentioned below, Schulte will provide the coverage specified below.
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The customer is responsible for the transportation costs of the product or parts to the dealer for repair. • Ground freight charges for shipping new warrantable replacement parts to the dealer or customer will be covered by Schulte. Only ground transportation will qualify for reimbursement. Conditional Coverage All Warranty is conditional upon: •...
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• The Dealer must keep the failed part until the claim is processed, to allow Schulte Industries the option of further examination of the part. Further examination may mean that pictures are sent, or that the part be returned to Schulte •...
ASSEMBLY FX-107 ASSEMBLY FROM SHIPPING CONFIGURATION TO 3Pt WORKING POSITION NOTE: Using the FX-107 Parts Manual will be helpful as reference throughout this procedure. 1. Remove bolt and flange nut holding C107-309 to cutter frame. Re-install 3Pt. arm in the hole below as shown in the following graphic.
Connection to Tractor, 3-Point Unit The FX-107 is equipped with a Category 2, and Category 3 3-Point Hitch. A Category 2 quick hitch can also be used. When first connecting the universal joint shaft to the tractor slowly raise and lower the unit to ensure that there is adequate slip range for the power shaft.
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Pictures contained in this section are intended to be used as a visual aid to assist in explaining the operation of rotary cutter and are not necessarily of a FX-107 cutter. Some pictures may show shields removed for picture clarity. NEVER OPERATE this implement without all shields in place and in good operational condition.
The power required to operate a mower is determined by the tractor PTO horsepower. For most mowing conditions, the FX-107 cutter requires a tractor with at least 60 HP(45 kw). Operating the mower with a tractor that does not have adequate power may damage the tractor engine.
3.7 Power Take Off (PTO) FX-107 mowers are designed to operate at a PTO speed of 540 RPM. Most tractors operate at either 540, or a combination of 540 and 1000 RPM PTO speeds. The tractor PTO operating speed can be determined by the number of splines on the PTO output shaft.
MAINTENANCE HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM COMPONENT FAILURE BY KEEPING IMPLEMENT IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION PERFORMING PROPER SERVICE, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE. BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE ON THE IMPLEMENT: SECURE EQUIPMENT FOR SERVICE BLOCK OUT POTENTIAL ENERGY HAZARDS;...
These parts are made and tested to Schulte Industry specifications. Non-genuine "will fit" parts do not consistently meet these specifications. The use of “will fit” parts may reduce the performance, void Schulte warranties, and present a safety hazard. Use genuine Schulte parts for economy and safety.
MAINTENANCE Lubrication Grease points around the cutter will be identified by one of the following greasing decals. In some cases, multiple grease points may be identified by a single decal if they are close together and the require the same greasing schedule.
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MAINTENANCE GEARBOX Procedure for refilling right angle gearbox: 1. Park unit on a level surface and lower the wings. Install the center lock pin and block the unit to prevent falling or rolling. 2. From under the cutter, remove the blade carrier to access the drain plug.
MAINTENANCE Gearbox should meet following specifications: -API Service Classifications GL-5 -Military Specification MIL-L-2105C Consult the following chart for the oil viscosity recommendations: NOTE: Use SAE 80-90Gear Oil DRIVELINES Grease Schedule Grease should meet the following recommendations: -Type of Grease: A good quality NLGI #2 EP grease, lithium soap base should be used.
MAINTENANCE Telescoping Tubes - 8-10 pumps every 8 hours. The telescoping driveline may need to be extended or retracted to expose the grease fitting. Occasionally (monthly) pull the universal joint halves apart and apply grease to all sides of the shaft. At least once per year (more often in dusty or dirty conditions) the shielding should be removed and the old grease wiped from the shaft.
MAINTENANCE BLADES Blade and Blade Carriers Inspect blades daily. Blades should be free of deep chips, cracks or abnormal bends. Blades should always be replaced in pairs. Blades of different weights may cause serious imbalance which can result in damage to the gearbox. Damage caused by unbalanced blades can make the machine dangerous to operate, increasing the risk of a broken gearbox lower shaft.
MAINTENANCE Blade Carrier Installation Clean the taper and splines on both the blade carrier and output shaft. Castle nuts and cotter pins are used to tighten the cutter pans to the splined shaft on the cutter gearboxes. A cone washer is used between the nut and the gearbox main shaft.
SLIP CLUTCHES Each of the drivelines on the Schulte cutter is equipped with a slip clutch. Everyone of these slip clutches are pre-set and run-in by the Schulte supplier, so they should not be adjusted by the dealer or end user.
MAINTENANCE 3. Separate the parts and inspect for signs of corrosion, cracks and rust. 4. Clean the parts using brake cleaner and a wire brush. 5. Inspect the thickness of the friction linings and replace them if they are less than 2.5 mm in thickness (new friction linings are 3.2 mm thick).
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MAINTENANCE 1. Install the bushing (3) in the flange yoke (2). 2. Reassemble the clutch as shown in the diagram (Figure Mnt-R-0292). Be careful not to contaminate any of the internal parts of the clutch with grease or oil from hands or tools during reassembly.
MAINTENANCE HUBS & SPINDLES Check hubs weekly for bearing play and condition of seal. Greasing and Installation It is recommended that hubs are dismantled, cleaned and repacked every year. Use the diagram and following instructions for maintaining the wheel hubs. Whenever a worn or damaged seal is replaced the bearing assembly should be cleaned and repacked with a good grade of wheel grease.
MAINTENANCE Tightening Instructions for 517 & 511 Hubs Proper setting for the tapered roller bearings is described in the following procedure. Always use a new cotter pin when making adjustments to the hubs. 1. Tighten the castle nut to 20 foot pounds while turning hub. Then back the nut off 1/2 of a turn. Spin the hub 2 or 3 times.
MAINTENANCE NUTS & BOLTS Check all nuts and bolts for tightness after the first 8 hours of operation then weekly. Check the condition of cotter pins, roll pins and other fasteners weekly and replace if necessary. Bolt Grades and Torque When replacing damaged bolts use only plated Grade 5 bolts unless otherwise specified.