WING MOWERS
1.Remove wing mowers from crate. Position on each side of tractor with the yoke pins (1, Figure 10) facing the tractor.
2.Remove the two wing mower belts (2, Figure 11) fastened to the rear cutting unit and install over lower countershaft pulleys (3, Figure 11) on each side of the tractor. Place belt loosely over the end of the wing mower pull yoke (4, Figure 10).
3.Move left and right cutting units into position so that the yoke pins enter the pivot holes in the pull yoke.
NOTE: Forward yoke pins must pass inside belt before attaching pins to pull yokes.
4.Secure yoke pins in pull yoke with 3/4” I.D. flat washers and 1/4” x
5.Pull cutting units forward so that the H Frames (6, Figure 10) will compress the springs (7, Figure 10), and install belts over reel pulleys (8, Figure 10).
6.Compress belts by hand to check for free movement of the
Figure 11
WING MOWER LIFT
1.Position lift chain (1, Figure 12) that has been previously attached to lift lever (2, Figure 12) so that the longest chain extends away from the tractor.
2.Attach it to attachment tab (3, Figure 12) located on the middle of the front edge of the wing mower using a
3.Place bolt through the ends of the chain so that lock nuts on each side of attachment tab allow chain to move freely between the flat washers.
4.Remove the cap screw (4, Figure 12) closest to the inside of the tractor fastening the shield to the cross bar.
5.Attach chain bracket (5, Figure 12), positioning the bracket with the longest leg to the outside of the cutting unit.
6.Fasten the shorter length of chain to the chain bracket by using similar fasteners and method described above.
7.Repeat lift chain installation procedure on the other side of the mower.
8.Test wing mower lift operation by pulling lift lever all the way back (toward the rear). Wing mowers should raise 2” to 3” above ground level. Adjust, if necessary, by fastening through another link in the chain at the upper end of the lift assembly.
Figure 12
ENGINE CRANKCASE
Crankcase oil has been installed at the factory. However, it is recommended that the engine be checked for proper oil level before starting. Refer to separate engine manual included with each 8400 Mower.
HYDRAULIC OIL
1.The hydraulic oil has been installed in the oil tank (1, Figure 13) at the factory, however, it is recommended that the oil level be checked before operation.
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