TO THE OWNER TO THE OWNER: Please read this manual before using your rotary mower. This manual is provided to give you the necessary operating and maintenance instructions for keeping your rotary mower in excellent operating condition. Please read this manual thoroughly. Understand what each control is for and how to use it.
DEALER PREPARATION CHECKLIST THIS CHECKLIST TO REMAIN IN OWNER’S MANUAL T IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DEALER TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURES LISTED BELOW BEFORE THE DELIVERY OR THE SALE OF THIS IMPLEMENT TO THE CUSTOMER Dealer Preparation Check List Implement is completely assembled. Gearbox filled with oil.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNING EVER STAND BETWEEN TRACTOR AND MOWER WHILE TRACTOR IS BEING BACKED TO HITCH WARNING DDITIONAL TRACTOR FRONT BALLAST MAY BE NEEDED FOR STABLE OPERATION AND TRANSPORT OF THE POINT HITCH MOUNTED MOWER EE TRACTOR OPERATOR S MANUAL FOR RECOMMENDED WEIGHTS WARNING OT USE...
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Most accidents occur because of neglect or carelessness. Avoid needless accidents by following all of the safety precautions listed below. Machinery should be operated only by those who are responsible and are authorized to do so. Stop the engine, lower implement, lock the brakes, and remove the ignition key before dismounting from the tractor.
SAFETY DECALS WARNING WARNING MPLEMENT CAN FALL FROM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE O AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH LOCK UP OR SECURELY SUPPORT IMPLEMENT OTARY MOWERS MAY DISCHARGE OBJECTS BEFORE WORKING UNDERNEATH AT HIGH SPEEDS WHICH COULD RESULT IN URGE ALL AIR FROM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SERIOUS INJURY TO BY STANDERS OR BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RAISE OR LOWER...
SECTION 1 - D ESCRIPTION Your standard duty RC30 Rotary Mower has been carefully designed for cutting grass and small brush. This manual is provided to give you the necessary operation and maintenance instructions for keeping your rotary mower in excellent operating condition. Please read this manual thoroughly.
SECTION 2 - Preparation For Use WARNING EVER STAND BETWEEN TRACTOR AND ROTARY MOWER WHILE TRACTOR IS BEING BACKED TO HITCH WARNING DDITIONAL TRACTOR FRONT BALLAST MAY BE NEEDED FOR STABLE OPERATION AND TRANSPORT OF THE POINT HITCH MOUNTED MOWER EE TRACTOR OPERATOR S MANUAL FOR RECOMMENDED WEIGHTS...
PREPARATION FOR USE Figure 2-1 (3-Point Hitch Points) Figure 2-4 Top Link Hitch Point Lift Arms Hitch Pins J. Using cut off section of shield as a guide, cut shaft the same amount. (Figure 2-5) K. Repeat steps "I" and "J" to other driveline section.
SECTION 3 - Operating Instructions 3-1 GENERAL SAFETY Only qualified people should operate this machine. Operator should wear hard hat, safety glasses, and safety shoes. It is recommended that tractor be equipped with Rollover Protective Systems (ROPS) and a seat belt be used. Before beginning operation, clear work area of objects that may be picked up and thrown.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Tractor 3-point hitch top link must be adjusted so Figure 3-2 Top Link Position that rotary mower top link has a small amount of slack when in the work position. (See Figure 3-2) 3-3 OPERATION Perform BEFORE EACH USE maintenance listed in paragraph 4-1.
SECTION 4 - Maintenance 4-1 MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST Perform scheduled maintenance as outlined below. Lower machine to ground, turn off tractor and set parking brake before doing maintenance inspections or work. All bolts should be torqued as recom- mended in the Torque Specifications unless otherwise indicated. BEFORE EACH USE: Check tractor tire air pressure.
MAINTENANCE Figure 4-1 4-3 BLADE REPLACEMENT Figure 4-2 It is not necessary to remove the complete blade holder assembly to replace the blades. Blade bolts are accessible through a hole in the top of the mower deck. Always re- place both blades on a blade holder using two blades having the same weight.
MAINTENANCE 4-5 SLIP CLUTCH OPERATIONAL CHECK After the implement has been stored for 30 days or more, perform the following operational check: A. Loosen eight nuts retaining clutch springs 1/3 turn or until spring can be turned with fingers. B. With tractor at idle speed, engage tractor PTO drive 2-3 seconds. Clutch should slip without turning blades.
CHAIN GUARD INSTALLATION 1. Insert " x 3" bolts and flat washers (items 3 & 4) through hole from inside out of rotary mower. 2. Place front chain guard (item 1) against tube frame of rotary mower and install flat washers, lock washers, and nuts until all are installed.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem: Possible Cause: Possible Remedy: Leaves a streak of uncut or Mower not level, side to side Level 3-pt. hitch linkage on tractor. partially cut grass Blade dull or bent. Sharpen or replace blades. Blades unable to cut that part of grass Slow ground speed of tractor but keep engine pressed by path of tractor tires.
Our obligation shall be limited to repairing or replacement of any part, provided that such part is returned within thirty (30) days from date of failure to Gearmore through the dealer from whom the purchase was made, transportation charges prepaid.