Set-Up Instructions - Gearmore FM-60 Operation, Service & Parts Manual

SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS

Your Gearmore Finishing Mower has been carefully assembled at the factory. By following a
few simple instructions, your Finishing Mower will be ready for dependable service.
This Finishing Mower is designed to fit most tractors equipped with a standard three (3) point
system. The lift pins on the mower are classified as Category I. The Finishing Mower is shipped
from the factory with a safety shielded PTO shaft. This mower is designed to mow grass only.
Before placing your Gearmore Finishing Mower in service, please follow these instructions very
carefully. Your mower was shipped from the factory with no oil in the gearbox nor grease
in blade spindles and wheel axles. Fill the gearbox approximately one-third full with at least
90 weight oil. Grease the PTO shaft in two places before putting in service and after every
eight hours use. Grease the roller after every eight hours of use. There are three (3) blade spin-
dle housings. The tops of each blade spindle housing are visible through three (3) access holes
in the top safety shield. Grease these blade spindle housings through the top of the shaft
before placing in service and after eight hours use. Adjust belts as necessary, keeping them tight
but not over-tight. When properly adjusted, belt should have approximately
with 10 lb. pull.
1. Remove top cover.
2. Release adjustment spring.
3. Loosen nut on adjustment pulley to allow for movement.
4. Loosen nut on right side of "L" bracket.
5. Turn nut on left side of "L" bracket in counterclockwise direction until belt is tight.
6. Re-tighten nut on right side of "L" bracket and nut on adjustment pulley.
7. Re-hook adjustment spring.
8. See Figure D.
TO ADJUST BELT
/ inch deflection
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