Operator`s manual

3.04 - Pre-Operational Check
Check each of the following, carefully, prior to engaging the equipment:
1. The spindle bearings have been greased.
2. The belts for proper tension.
3. The oil in the gearbox.
4. The driveline cross & bearings have been greased.
5. No wrappings or foreign objects are around the blades, belts or driveline.
6. The blades are properly installed and the blade bolts properly torqued
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7. All hardware is tight.
8. The tractor, to ensure correct direction of PTO and rpm speed.
9. All safety shields and guards are in place and tightly attached.
10.No people or animals are in the work area.
11.When working, make sure the tractor hitch is in the "float" position, in order to
allow the mower to follow the contour of the ground.
DANGER: Stay clear of rotating driveline. Entanglement in rotating driveline can
cause serious injury. Disengage PTO, engage parking brake or place
transmission in "Park", shut off the tractor and remove the key before working
around hitch, attaching or detaching driveline, making adjustments, servicing or
cleaning the machine.
3.05 - Attaching to the Tractor
Only use this model implement with tractors in the correct power range
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. Never use this
mower with tractors over 30 HP.
CAUTION: Check the tractor PTO rpm to ensure it is set at 540 and turns
clockwise.
CAUTION: Always ensure that the tractor tire pressure is correct according to the
tractor operator's manual.
DANGER: Failure to ensure a secure coupling of the implement to the tractor can
cause injury and damage to the implement or tractor.
FM48/FM60/FM72 OPERATOR’S MANUAL
OPERATION 14 CUB CADET YANMAR
4
See table 2, page 28.
3
See table 1, page 28.