MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
It is important that the clutch lining plates slip when an obstacle or load heavier than the clutch setting is encountered. Therefore, if the machine sits outside longer than 30 days and is exposed to rain and/or humid air it is important to make sure that the clutch lining plates are not rusted/corroded together. Before using the mower use the following procedure to make sure the clutch will slip and give the overload protection required.
1.Loosen nuts (Figure
2.Attach mower to tractor and start the tractor. Set the engine speed at 1200 RPM.
3.Mark outer plates as shown in Figure
4.Engage the PTO (approximately one second) and then quickly disengage it. The friction lining plates should break loose (check the mark).
5.Turn tractor off and tighten the nuts on the springs to their original position of
General
Mowing is accomplished by a series of knives which rotate at high speed on a shaft. The rotor shaft is driven by an extension shaft, from the gearbox, through a drive belt. Belt tension is maintained by a
The cutter unit is raised and lowered by using the tractor’s
The cutter unit rides on a large roller assembly. The position of this roller is adjustable and will determine the cutting height of the knives.
HYDRO 88 & 96 03/09 | Maintenance Section |
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