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Harper Industries or at the manufacturing plant in Harper, KS. A part will be replaced after inspection discloses it to have been defective. This warranty does not apply to defects caused by damage or unreasonable use (includ- ing failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance, or by performing functions without genuine Harper ATM accessories) while in the possession of the consumer.
Table of Contents Introduction OPERATOR SECTION The objective of Harper Industries in design- To the Owner or Operator..........ing the ATM 72 LC was to create a mowing Warranty Statement............machine that could function safely and com- Table of Contents..............
Crown AW46; ISO 46 Hydraulic Oil NOTE: Following publication of this manual, certain changes in standard equipment and/or options may have occurred which would not be included in these pages. Your Harper dealer is the best source for up-to-date information.
Control Identification Roll Over Diesel Fuel Tank (located under hood at front of mower) Hood Cowling Tow Valve & Neutral Safety Switch Hydraulic (located behind cowling and above Reservoir propulsion pump) Wheel Inclinometer Motor Module Leveling Cylinders Caster Wheel Outside Deck Lift Stabilizer Deck Height...
Engine Temp Hydr. Level Throttle Leveling Lockout Momentary Reset Engine Battery Pre-Heat Engine Oil Ignition Parking Brake Mower Deck Mower Deck Lift Lights Brake Throttle – adjust engine speed with throttle. Momentary Reset Switch– resets the auto Start at low throttle, allow engine to warm up, level function after the machine has been then operate unit at full throttle.
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Battery Light – is on when the charging sys- tem voltage is low. Engine Oil Light – turns on when the oil pressure drops below 7 psi. Parking Brake Light – is on when the park brake is applied Manual Leveling Inclinometer Module –...
Diesel Fuel Safety Guidelines • Always use an approved container for transporting diesel fuel. Equipment & Controls • Do not allow open flames or sparks • Read and understand this manual. while performing maintenance or refu- • Altering this equipment in any manner eling.
Battery • Leveling 1. Valves on the cylinders are open SAFETY WARNING! when in auto mode or when the Batteries can produce explosive gas. manual switch is activated to level the Use extreme caution when working on machine. the battery. 2.
During Operation Oil Fill • Always keep a fire extinguisher near the mower during operation. Sight Glasses • Keep clothing and all body parts away Oil Filter (left hand side) from rotating parts. • Keep the engine area clean from de- bris and other accumulations to lessen Hydraulic the possibility of fire.
Grease Zerk Locations (view from the bottom) * Denotes a second grease zerk identical to this one on the other side. PROCEDURE Air Cleaner Park on level ground and set park brake. Turn off ATM. Air Filter Give 2 to 3 shots of grease after every 10 hours of use.
Cooling System Engine Oil Hydraulic Engine Oil Fill Oil Cooler Dipstick Radiator Radiator Fill Coolant Recovery Engine Oil Filter Bottle • The dipstick and engine oil fill are lo- • The radiator and hydraulic oil cooler cated on top of the engine. are located side by side in the same •...
Fuel Filter Deck Service Mode • Remove hairpin cotter and flat-washer and swing out support arm. Support Arm Fuel Filter • Fuel filter is located on the right side of the machine when viewed from the • Connect chain to deck and replace operator’s seat.
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Hydraulic Valves • To get to the hydraulic valves, either remove the two rear pins holding the seat down and rotate the seat forward or remove all (4) pins holding the seat down and remove the seat all together. DECK PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE...
Tow Procedure Moving the machine without starting the engine • In order to move the machine without the engine running, the park brakes • After towing the unit, follow procedure must be released and the bypass in opposite order to remove brake valve must be opened on the propul- release tool and install new plastic sion pump.
Adjustments Seat Adjustment Seat Belt Seat Front to Back Lever Seat Firmness Knob PROCEDURE • To open the bypass valve, turn it coun- ter-clockwise. It can be completely re- moved from the pump housing. • The lever with the yellow handle However, to avoid oil leakage, only turn controls the chair’s forward and back the valve 2 turns.
Cutting Height • Using the crank located on the caster • Park the machine on level ground. wheels, raise the caster wheels so that • Start the machine and raise the deck the deck is not supported by the caster using the switch on the dash.
Standard Torque Chart Service Parts Filters SAFETY WARNING! Engine Air Filter....... 802064 Refer to the Standard Torque Chart when- Engine Oil Filter....... 302058 ever bolts, nuts or screws are tightened. Fuel Filter (Cannister)....302057 Fuel Filter (Inline)....302103 PRECAUTIONS Hydraulic Oil Filter....822044 •...
Service Schedule Daily or Before Starting the Engine □ Check Engine Oil Level........SAE 10W30 or 15W40 • (See Maintenance section for details) □ Check Hydraulic Oil Level........Crown AW46 • (See Maintenance section for details) □ Check Fuel Level..........Clean #2 Diesel Fuel □...
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Every 500 Hours □ Replace Engine Fan Belt........P/N: 802063 □ Replace Cannister Fuel Filter......P/N: 302057 Every 1500 Hours □ Check fuel injection nozzle injection pressure ...See Kubota Manual □ Change Hydraulic Oil......... Crown AW46 • (See Maintenance section for details) Every 3000 Hours □...
ATM72 LC Operating Guide BEFORE OPERATION • Safety Checklist o Read and understand the Operator’s Manual (located in the manual holder to the left of the seat). o Clear all foreign objects such as rocks, bottles or other hard materials that lay in the area to be mowed.
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STARTING • To start the machine, it must be in neutral and the mower blades must be turned off. • Turn the key over until the mower starts, and release the key. • Set the cutting height following the direction laid out on page 15. DURING OPERATION •...
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