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Rotary Mowers
FMX, RMS, RMX and RMH Models
RMX500 Model Shown
Operator's Manual
Safety related warnings and instructions follow
this Alert Symbol and are used to get your atten-
tion so you may avoid serious injury or death to
you and others. Read the Operator's Manual in
OM-RM_V2 1010
it's entirety!
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- Page 1 Rotary Mowers FMX, RMS, RMX and RMH Models RMX500 Model Shown Operator’s Manual Safety related warnings and instructions follow this Alert Symbol and are used to get your atten- tion so you may avoid serious injury or death to you and others. Read the Operator’s Manual in OM-RM_V2 1010 it’s entirety!
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Page 2: Dealer Preparation Checklist
OSHA, ASABE, SAE and ANSI standards require the use of Chain Guards or other protective guards at all times for non-agricultural use. Priefert Manufacturing strongly recommends that such guards should be used for Agricultural uses as well, to minimize risk of property damage, serious bodily injury or even death from thrown object hazards or by contacting rotating parts, i.e. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Deck Mowing Height ..............16 Troubleshooting Gearbox ............30 Center 3-Point Link Length ............16 Troubleshooting Drivelines ............31 Gauge Wheel Height Adjustment (FMX Models) ..... 16 Wheel Interference Check (FMX Models) ........ 16 Maintenance Record Tail-Wheel Height Adjustment ..........17 Belts and Sheaves (FMX Models) ........... -
Page 4: Important Federal Laws & Regulations
IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS FOR OPERATORS, EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the laws and regulations and should not be considered as such. The following information is intended to explain the concept and effect in the broadest of terms only. U.S. -
Page 5: Welcome
Priefert offers a variety of implements to fit any application. The capa- The information presented in this operator’s manual is applicable bility of our mowing implements range from light duty (RMS) models only to the make and model of your implement at time of purchase. -
Page 6: Safety
Safety For the Safe Operation of Your Priefert Implement: Owner and operator’s responsibilities are to read and understand the Operator’s Manual before operating the implement! This alert symbol found throughout this manual is to call your attention to the extra safety precautions within the instruction. All safety symbols are designed to ensure safe operation of your implement. -
Page 7: Personal Protective Equipment
Check all safety decals and/or signs - if any of these have been damaged, illegible, removed or parts • replaced without these decals, new decals must be reapplied. Contact your local Priefert Dealer or our office to order replacements. -
Page 8: Transportation
Safety Transportation Maintenance and Your Safety A high percentage of fatalities and injuries involve farm equipment on Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before performing any roads and highways. It is very important to use common sense while maintenance. If you are unfamiliar with performing maintenance then operating equipment and vehicles. -
Page 9: Safety Labels
Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by Priefert. When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the request. Refer to this section for proper label placement. -
Page 10: Section 1: Set-Up Requirements
Section 1: Set-Up Requirements Tractor Requirements Tractor Hook-Up This unit is shipped completely assembled. Carefully follow instructions If your tractor has a multi-speed PTO, be certain that the PTO is for final assembly. Hitch clevises and lock pins are sold separately. set for 540 RPM. -
Page 11: Driveline Installation
DANGER Do not attempt to operate your PTO driveline while it is The FMX and RMS model driveline is connected with a push-pin coupling unguarded as this may cause entanglement that may to the tractor and a shear bolt coupling to the implement. Refer to result in serious injury or death. -
Page 12: Driveline Adjustments
D. Before you begin the 16. Disconnect the tractor’s output shaft from the tractor’s PTO driveline adjustments; Priefert strongly recommends that you gearbox shaft. request your dealer to fit your driveline to your equipment. -
Page 13: Slip Clutch Specifications
Section 1: Set-Up Requirements CAUTION CAUTION If the safety chains are not correctly fitted this will result in Slip clutches may become hot. Do Not Touch! Keep the slip clutch area clear of any material that may catch fire! excessive tension causing the safety hook to open on the protection side. -
Page 14: Gear Box Oil Requirements
Section 1: Set-Up Requirements Gear Box Oil Requirements Refer to Figure 1-4 and Figure 1-5 Before putting your implement into service: IMPORTANT: Gearbox uses Multi-Purpose Gear Oil (ie: S.A.E. 80w/90 or • S.A.E. 85w/140 Multi-purpose gear oil.) For all Grease Fittings use TYPE/Grade II tube grease. •... -
Page 15: Section 2: Adjustments
The slip clutch is designed to slip while under excessive torque to protect Priefert dealer for further assistance. the gearbox and drivelines, should the implement strike an obstruction. This slip clutch is factory preset to the correct torque for protecting the Leveling Procedure implement and the tractor PTO. -
Page 16: Deck Mowing Height
3-1/4” in 1/2” increments on the FMX500 Priefert Finishing Mower. additional blade wear, horsepower loss and frequent blade sharpening. The adjustment range for the Priefert Finishing Mower - FMX 600 is 5-1/4” in 1/2” increments. Figure 2-3 — Deck Mowing Height To set the minimum cutting height: place all the spacers above the axel bushings. -
Page 17: Tail-Wheel Height Adjustment
If the sidewalls are “dished out,” the bottom shoulder wears off the bottom edge of the belt. Belts and Sheaves (FMX Models) When replacing belts, ensure that the drive is shortened enough until Refer to Figure 2-6 the belts can be put on the sheaves without forcing. -
Page 18: Section 3: Operating Instructions
Know your controls and how to stop tractor, engine and PTO IMPORTANT: Do not exceed RPM rating. Excessive engine speed will quickly in an emergency. cause damage to the power train components. IMPORTANT: Priefert strongly recommends that no children are Transporting Procedures allowed to operate the rotary implement. Inspection Procedures... -
Page 19: Unhooking The Implement
Section 3: Operating Instructions Never carry a passenger on the implement. A rider can fall and be run Un-hooking the Implement over by the implement or tractor causing serious injury or death. Unhook the implement from the tractor as follows: Disengage power to the driveline. -
Page 20: Before Mowing
Avoid very low cutting heights especially on extremely uneven terrain. Always cut downward on slopes and avoid crossing the face of the IMPORTANT: Priefert strongly recommends that children should not steep slopes. Avoid sharp drops and cross diagonally through dips to be allowed to operate this implement. -
Page 21: Transporting Instructions
Section 3: Operating Instructions Maintain 540 RPM PTO speed while mowing. Loss of PTO speed WARNING will allow the blades to pivot or fold back and result in ragged, A heavy load can cause instability in driving a tractor. Make uneven cutting. -
Page 22: Section 4: Maintenance
1/32” blunt edge. Balance each blade after sharpening Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your Priefert Dealer. If you are operating your Note: Care should be taken in order not to remove any more material implement in a heavy duty capacity then maintenance operations than necessary to sharpen blade. -
Page 23: Driveline Maintenance
Recommended hourly usage is approximately 8 in normal conditions. The FMX, RMS500, RMS600, RMX and RMH models are equipped with Constant angle applications or use in extremely dusty conditions may fluid level plugs, do not overfill beyond this point. -
Page 24: Section 5: Specifications
Section 5: Specifications FMX MODEL SPECIFICATIONS FMX500 FMX600 Working Width 60” 72” Overall Width 61” 73” Overall Length (Including Gauge Wheels) 58” 62” Weight (with Front Guard) 504 lbs 542 lbs Floating Top Link Permits deck to float over terrain for a professional finish. -
Page 25: Rms Models
Section 5: Specifications RMS MODEL SPECIFICATIONS RMS 400 RMS 500 RMS 600 Working Width 48” 60” 72” Overall Width 54” 67” 79” Overall Length (Including Tail-Wheel) 82” 98” 108” Weight (with Front Guard) 490 lbs 545 lbs 738 lbs High Blade Speed Tip Ensures a clean cut. -
Page 26: Rmx Models
Section 5: Specifications RMX MODEL SPECIFICATIONS RMX500 RMX600 Working Width 60” 72” Overall Width 67” 79” Overall Length (Including Tail-Wheel) 94” 107” Weight (with Front Guard) 570 lbs 729 lbs High Blade Speed Tip Ensures a clean cut. FPM (Feet Per Minute) 12,469 FPM 14,963 FPM Blades... -
Page 27: Rmh Model
Section 5: Specifications RMH MODEL SPECIFICATIONS RMH 700 RMH 700D Working Width 84” 84” Overall Width 92” 92” Overall Length (Including Tail-Wheel) 128” 129" Weight (with Front Guard) 1565 lbs 1605 lbs High Blade Speed Tip Ensures a clean cut FPM (Feet Per Minute) 14,369 FPM Blades... -
Page 28: Section 6: Components
RMX—Driveline with 2-Plate Slip Clutch 2 - Spacers RMH—Driveline with 4-Plate Slip Clutch Gearbox Shield Axle sleeve RMS, RMX & RMH—Mower Blades with bolt and Stump Jumpers are not shown FMX mower blades with spindles, belt and bolts are not shown. -
Page 29: Decals
• • • • • • • D402 Skull and Crossbones • • • • • • • • DSMALL3PT Priefert 3-Point Decal • • • • • • • • DTINY3PT • • • • • • • •... -
Page 30: Section 7: Appendix
Section 7: Appendix Mower Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Remedy Mower not being operated at rated 540 RPM speed. Set tractor throttle for proper PTO speed. ∗ ∗ Possible build up of material on blade spool. Clean blade spool. ∗ ∗ Mower Vibration Bent or Broken Blade. -
Page 31: Troubleshooting Drivelines
Section 7: Appendix Drivelines Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Remedy Reduce working angle. ∗ Make wide turns when possible. ∗ Wear of Yoke Ears Clean Excessive Working Angle. ∗ Tight turns - disengage PTO and raise mower into ∗ transport position. Avoid overloading and engaging drive under load ∗... -
Page 32: Warranty
Proper venue for any lawsuits arising from or related to this limited warranty shall be only in Titus County, Texas. Priefert may waive compliance with any of the terms of this limited warranty, but no waiver of any terms shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other term. -
Page 33: References
Tractor and Machinery Association of Australia (TMA), OHS Guidelines For Agricultural Machinery, Maddock Lonie & Chisholm, Melbourne Victoria, Australia, Fourth Edition, 2003, pgs 1-57. Suggested References Priefert assumes no liability for the use or misuse of information provided in the following references: National AG Safety Database, NASD: 04/2002 http://www.nasdonline.org/document/905/d000745/power-take-off-pto-safety.html Agricultural Driveline Manufacturers Association, ADMA, 2006 ADMA, http://www.admausa.com/ptoGuardDamage6.asp...
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