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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...
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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 ...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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