IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Safety always Thoroughly read and understand the instructions given in this manual before operation. Refer to the “Safety Decal”, read all instructions noted on them. Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment who has not fully read and comprehended this manual and who has not been properly trained in the safe operation of the equipment.
Transport machinery safely Comply with state and local laws. Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph. Do not exceed. Never travel at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering and stopping. Some rough terrain require a slower speed. Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset.
Read and follow their directions. Keep all safety labels clean and legible. Replace all damaged or missing labels. To order new labels go to your nearest TMG dealer or visit our dealer locator at TMG.com. Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by TMG.
INTRODUCTION TMG welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners. This implement has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper assembly, maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the machine.
SECTION 1: ASSEMBLY AND SET-UP Tractor Requirements This mower is designed with a 3-Point category 1 hitch. Tractor horsepower rating should not exceed 50 PTO horse power. Packing Description Remove and check Remove the packing, check goods without defect and omission. Figure 1-1: The Mower and Accessory in Package Packing List The detailed packing list of the mower and accessory as the following table.
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The detailed description of main body of the mower and fittings Figure 1-2: Main Body of The Mower and Fittings Item Description Qty. Main body of the mower Locknut M30x2 Plain washer 30 Swing arm pin - shorter Swing arm pin 1 - longer The detailed description of swing arms sub-assembly and fittings Figure 1-3: Swing Arms Sub-Assembly and Fittings Item...
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The detailed description of hitch tube weldment and fittings Figure 1-4: Hitch Tube Weldment and Fittings Item Description Qty. Hitch tube weldment Safety lock pin Hitch pin - upper The detailed description of Raker sub-assembly Figure 1-5: Raker Sub-Assembly Item Description Qty.
Installation Wizard The installation wizard will guide you to finish the final assembly of your new mower easily. Tool Required Air impact wrench with 36mm sleeve and 46mm sleeve. Torque Application Refer to bolt torque in Section 7 Appendix. Assembly Step1: Adjusting Overturning Bracket Weldment on Main Body of The Mower Remove the packaging of main body of the mower and fittings.
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Fix hitch tube weldment to swing arms sub-assembly with 1pcs of bolt M24x140, 1pcs of plain washer 24 and 1pcs of locknut M24. Tighten locknuts completely. Safety pin of hitch Figure 1-7: Installing Hitch Tube Weldment and Fittings Step4: Installing Raker Sub-Assembly Remove the packaging of raker sub-assembly.
WARNING The safety pin of hitch weldment is designed to limit the rotation of hitch tube weldment around the screw M24x140 when the mower is placed daily or transferred. Remove and insert the safety pin into the left hole on the lifting bracket weldment of swing arms sub-assembly before operation. Fill the gearbox with proper amount of SAE 90 gear oil before operation.
Attach chain from the driveline shield to one of the upper hitch braces to ensure that the shield does not rotate. Should driveline require shortening: Hold the half-shafts next to each other in the shortest working position and mark them. Shorten inner and outer guard tubes equally.
11. After mowing the first 50 feet, stop and check to see that the mower is adjusted properly. 12. Do not make sharp turns or attempt to back up while mower is on the ground. 13. Do not engage PTO with mower in the fully raised position. Do not engage PTO at full throttle. SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS Leveling the Mower NOTE: Tractor and mower should be on level ground.
For safety reasons, each maintenance operation must be performed with tractor PTO disengaged, mower lowered completely to ground and tractor engine shut off with ignition key removed. After using the mower for several hours, check all bolts to be sure they are tight and check drive belt tension. Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety decals by obtaining new decals from dealer.
SECTION 7: APPENDIX BOLT TORQUE The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and cap screws. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide. Replace hardware with the same strength bolt.
This warranty does not apply to any part or product which in TMG’s judgment shall have been misused or damaged by accident or lack of normal maintenance or care, or which has been repaired or altered in a way which adversely affects its performance or reliability, or which has been used for a purpose for which the product not designed.
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