MAINTENANCE
Storage
To prepare your Disc Mower for storage:
1.Clean the mower of all dirt and debris.
2.Drain the oil from the cutter bar and replace with fresh SAE HD90 lube oil. (See Lubrication Instructions.)
3.Store the mower on a clean, dry surface in the down (working) position.
4.Loosen the drive belts or remove the belts and store in a dry place.
5.Lubricate all points and slides before storage. This prevents corrosion.
NOTE: Now would be a good time to replace all damaged parts in preparation for the next cutting season.
CAUTION! NEVER DISCONNECT MOWER FROM TRACTOR WITHOUT CUTTER BAR IN LOWERED TO (OPERATING) POSITION.
Optional Equipment
Category I Hitch Pin (Part No. 3220403) for DM82 or DM95.
Spring Assit Kit (Part No. 3220400 for Model DM112.
Troubleshooting
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| Does not cut properly | Dull Blades | Replace Blades |
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| Worn or broken blades | Replace Blade Set |
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| Ground speed too fast | Reduce ground speed |
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| Blades do not turn when | Check belt tension. |
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| PTO is running | Check for broken drive parts. |
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| Improper belt tension | Adjust Belt Tension |
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| Streaks or gives ragged out | Broken or worn blades | Replace or sharpen blades |
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| Ground speed too fast | Reduce ground speed |
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| Excessive cutting height | Lower cutting height by tilting bar forward |
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| hit ground) |
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| Dirt build up between rock | Clean bar area between rock guard at |
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| guards | leading edge |
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| Reversed blade direction | Check to see if blades are installed |
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| correctly with the cutting edge in |
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| correctposition |
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| Improper belt tension | Adjust belt tension |
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| Thrown objects | Improper shielding | Replace cover |
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| Cutting too close to ground | Raise cutting height |
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| Excessive clutch slippage |
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| Clutch discs worn | Replace discs |
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| Blades hitting ground | Raise cutting height by tilting rearward |
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| Wrapping around disc | Remove any material wrapped around disc |
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