Buhler FK369 manual Start-Up

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Heavy Duty Finishing Mower

START-UP

1.Park the unit on hard level ground with the mower slightly raised.

2.Adjust the sway blocks or chains on the tractor so the mower is centered between the rear wheels.

3.Adjust the three-point hitch arms to level the mower side to side.

4.Adjust the turnbuckle on the top of the three-point hitch arms to level the mower front and back.

5.Adjust the cutting height using the wheel spacers (#50 and #51) on the wheel yokes. The spacers should be set at the same height on all four wheels.

6.Check the oil level in the gearbox and add as required (see maintenance section).

7.Grease spindle assembly, wheel bearings, wheel pivots and the PTO shaft (see maintenance section).

8.Maintain proper air pressure in tires of 30 psi. max.

9.Check tightness of belts, bolts and other hardware (see maintenance section).

10.Check blades to see if they are damaged. Sharpen or replace blades if necessary. Check that blade bolts are tight.

11.Clear the working area of foreign objects and check that all bystanders are standing clear before starting.

12.Start the tractor with the mower resting on the ground on all four wheels.

13.Slowly engage the PTO and bring the PTO speed up to 540 rpm for cutting.

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Contents Page Page Table of Contents Description Shipping KIT and Bundle Numbers Parts DrawingsWarranty Labor Warranty ClaimsGovernment Legislation Important FactsIntroduction Safety START-UP Safety General Safety InstructionsOperation Safety Service and Maintenance Safety Transport SafetyStorage Safety Safety SignsHeavy Duty Finishing Mower Safety Signs Safety Signs cont’d Chain KIT Assembly Hitch Assembly InstructionsQuick Hitch KIT Instructions START-UP Operating Instructions Connecting to TractorField Operation Disconnecting from TractorTheory of Operation Maintenance Heavy Duty Finishing Mower PTO Shafts PTO Shaft Mower Deck Wheel Bearings Item PART# Description Mower Deck Wheel BearingsMower Spindle Lubrication Mower Gearbox LubricationSpindle Replacement Heavy Duty Maintenance Spindle Replacement Spindle Replacement Item PART# Blade Replacement Blade Replacment Item PART# Every 8 Hours of USE Date Service NotesEvery 20 Hours of USE Every 40 Hours of USEChecking Bolt Torque ’, 6’ & 7’ Heavy Duty Rear Discharge Finishing Mower 7 Heavy Duty Rear Discharge Finishing Mower When Ordering PartsPage Page Heavy Duty Finishing Mower Gearbox Item # Description Heavy Duty Finishing Mower Gearbox Parts ListHeavy Duty Finishing Mower Spindle Assembly Finishing Mower Spindle Parts List 4, 5 & 6 Side and Rear Heavy Duty Rear Discharge Finishing Mower PTO Shaft Item # Description Heavy Duty Finishing Mower Heavy Duty Rear Discharge Chain KIT Quick Hitch KIT Blade Height Adjustment Item PART# Description Blade Height AdjustmentMower Deck Belt Adjustment Mower Deck Belt Adjustment Heavy Duty Finishing Mower Quantity Bundle no DescriptionOptional Bundle Numbers Page Page Page Buhler Manufacturing