Evh Hardee 20168W Operator And Maintenance Manual

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OPERATOR'S AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Multi-Spindle Rotary Mower
DANGER
Read this manual and the
manual for your tractor
carefully to acquaint yourself
with both machines before
operating!
20168W
4895 RED BLUFF RD LORIS, SC 29569 (843) 756-2555
www.hardeebyevh.com
evhmfg@hardeebyevh.com

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Multi-Spindle Rotary Mower 20168W DANGER Read this manual and the manual for your tractor carefully to acquaint yourself with both machines before operating! 4895 RED BLUFF RD LORIS, SC 29569 (843) 756-2555 www.hardeebyevh.com evhmfg@hardeebyevh.com...
  • Page 2 MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE Customer Pre-Operation Check List Reference Read, understand and follow the general safety rules listed in  Page 2 this manual.  Check gearbox lube level. Page 4  Check all blades and blade holder for sharpness and condition. Page 4 ...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    © Copyright 2004 All Rights Reserved Hardee by EVH provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. Every precaution has been taken in the design of this manual, however EVH assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. EVH reserves the right to revise and improve this product at any time.
  • Page 4: Section 1 Introduction

    The operator is responsible for inspecting and making The Hardee by EVH sales team would like you to be satisfied with your new MOWER. If for some reason repairs as may be necessary. Cleaning after each use...
  • Page 5: Section 2 Safety Information

    Section 2 Hardee by EVH SAFETY INFORMATION deck while the tractor is running. Serious injury, loss of General Safety Rules limb or death may result. This section of your manual will address the safe operation of your new mower. We, at Hardee, strive to...
  • Page 6: Safety Decals

    Hardee by EVH SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Decals To apply the replacement decals: Your Hardee mower ships with all safety decals in  Clean the surface to place the new decal. place. They are located in areas on the mower that Peel the decal away from the paper backing.
  • Page 7: Section 3 Preparation For Use

    Section 3 Hardee by EVH PREPARATION FOR USE CHECK Blade and Blade Holder Condition Danger  Lift and support mower by an approved means. NEVER attempt any checks, repairs or adjustments with the tractor engine running or the power take-off Danger engaged.
  • Page 8: Skid Condition

    Hardee by EVH PREPARATION FOR USE ACCESS HOLE Positioning Hitch Upper Arm Checking Blade Bolts Drawbar (Pull Type Cutter) Skid Condition  Check skids for wear and tightness. Adjust the tractor drawbar so that the hole is 14 inches behind the end of the PTO shaft and parallel to the ...
  • Page 9: Adjustment

    Hardee by EVH PREPARATION FOR USE  Lift tractor PTO guard.  Pull U-joint guard back along driveshaft.  Press driveshaft yoke plunger in and slip driveshaft U-joint yoke onto splined PTO shaft. Check that plunger returns to locked position.
  • Page 10: Mowing Height

    Safety chain shielding is available from Hardee By EVH Mfg. and authorized Hardee Adjusting Mowing Height (Lift and Pull dealers and distributors. Safety belting comes standard Type) on all mowers.
  • Page 11: Section 4 Operation Instruction

    Section 4 Hardee by EVH OPERATION CAUTIONS Warning Danger Transporting the mower at maximum height changes the center of gravity of the tractor. Do not travel at high Incorrect operation of the mower may produce rates of speed with the mower in traveling position, hazardous situations that can lead to serious injury or especially over rough or bumpy terrain.
  • Page 12: Slopes

    Hardee by EVH OPERATION mower during reverse operation, posing a hazard to the operator and bystanders. Mow in reverse only if optional safety chain shielding or safety belting is installed on the mower.  Look behind mower before putting tractor in reverse gear.
  • Page 13: Section 5 Lubrication

    Section 5 Hardee by EVH LUBRICATION LUBRICATION Visually inspect the mower at least once a week. Lubricate parts with good lithium EP grease at the intervals specified. If heavy, long-duration operation is expected, lubricate more frequently. Wipe off excess grease after lubricating.
  • Page 14: Section 6 Maintenance

    Section 6 Hardee by EVH MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Remove Blade Holder  Lock gearbox shaft by an approved means. Danger  Remove cotter pin from shaft. NEVER attempt any checks, repairs or adjustments  Back off set bolt. with the tractor engine running or the power take-off engaged.
  • Page 15: Gearbox Lube Level

    Hardee by EVH MAINTENANCE  Turn blade holder to position second blade-mounting GEARBOX hole under access hole. Gearbox Seals and Gaskets  Install and tighten blade bolt. Check the gearbox for leaks around the seals and  Rotate blade bolt access cover over access hole.
  • Page 16: Tail Wheel (Lift Type)

    Hardee by EVH MAINTENANCE TAIL WHEEL (LIFT TYPE) WHEEL BEARINGS (PULL TYPE) Replace Wheel  Remove dust cap from wheel hub. Clean out old grease from dust cap.  Caution Pack dust cap with clean wheel bearing grease.  Adequately support the mower and the wheel before removing the axle.
  • Page 18: A-Frame Breakdown

    Section 7 - Reference...
  • Page 19: Tailwheel Bar & Ratchet Jack

    Section 7 - Reference...
  • Page 20: Tailwheel Arm

    Section 7 - Reference...
  • Page 21: Gearbox Covers

    Section 7 - Reference...
  • Page 22: Center & Side Skid

    Section 7 - Reference...
  • Page 23: Rubber Shielding

    Section 7 - Reference...
  • Page 24: Blades

    Section 7 - Reference...
  • Page 27: Gearbox

    Section 7 - Reference...
  • Page 28: Gearbox

    Section 7 - Reference...
  • Page 29: Gearbox

    Section 7 - Reference...
  • Page 30: Gearbox

    Section 7 - Reference...
  • Page 33: Bolt Torque

    Section 7 Reference Hardee by EVH Bolt Torque Checking Bolt Torque NOTE: Bolt Torques shown are maximum The tables shown below give correct torque allowable values for ultimate safe working values for various bolts and capscrews. strength or external load-carrying capacity.
  • Page 34: Torque Specifications Fine Thread & Head Markings

    Section 7 Reference Hardee by EVH Torque Specifications for Fine Threads Bolt Torque Fine Thread Diameter SAE-2 SAE-5 SAE-8 “A” LB-FT LB-FT LB-FT 1/4” - 28 5/16” - 24 3/8” - 24 7/16” - 20 1/2” - 20 9/16” - 18 5/8”...
  • Page 35: Warranty

    Hardee by EVH Manufacturing Co., LLC, Loris, SC, through an authorized dealer, transportation prepaid, free and clear of liens or encumbrances.”...
  • Page 36 EVH MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LLC 4895 RED BLUFF ROAD LORIS, SC 29569 PHONE: 843-756-2555 OR 1-888-990-2555 WWW.HARDEEBYEVH.COM EVHMFG@HARDEEBYEVH.COM...

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