Operator`s manual

To attach the mower to the tractor do the following:

1. Back the tractor up to the mower in order to slip the tractor hitch arms over the

hitch pins welded to the mower hitch arms. Turn off the tractor engine. Secure

them in place with the lynch pins.

2. Adjust the tractor sway blocks or chains to remove all side movement.

3. Attach the top link. Adjust tractor top link to allow the mower to follow the ground

contour and yet remain as level as possible when raised to transport position.

4. Install the shielded driveline to the tractor by first lining up the splines and

depressing the snap pin. Push the yoke onto the PTO shaft as far as it will go.

Release the pin and pull back slowly until the pin clicks in place. Repeat this

operation on the implement end.

5. Attach the driveline chains to the tractor and to the mower to keep the driveline

protection from turning. The chains should not be too tight.

3.06 - Startup

DANGER: The mower must always be lowered to the ground before starting

tractor engine or engaging PTO lever.

Lower mower to the ground with the tractor rock shaft control lever. With the engine

idling, slowly engage the PTO drive. Move the throttle lever until the PTO speed

indicated on the mower is obtained.

The mower is set for a PTO speed of 540 rpm.

Shift the transmission to a slow speed gear and start forward, increase the ground

speed by shifting upward until the desired speed is obtained. Do not mow in reverse

unless absolutely necessary and only after careful observation of the area behind the

mower.

CAUTION: Do not operate this mower at a PTO speed or direction of rotation

other than that shown on the mower. Serious damage can occur to the machine

and/or the operator.

Before starting to mow, never forget that the operator is responsible for the following:

1. Safe and correct driving of the tractor and mower.

2. To learn precise safe operating procedures for both the tractor and the mower.

3. To ensure all maintenance and lubrication has been performed on the mower.

4. To have read and understood all safety aspects for the mower in the operator's

manual.

5. To have read and understood all safety decals on the mower.

6. Checking the condition of the blades. Worn or damaged blades should be

changed before starting

FM48/FM60/FM72 OPERATOR’S MANUAL

OPERATION 15 CUB CADET YANMAR

See section 4.03 - Blade Maintenance.