PO Box 1200 305 Commerce Drive Winfield, Alabama 35594 FREE FLOATING REAR DISCHARGE FLEX HITCH FINISHING MOWER Part No 999994 www.kingkutter.
TO THE PURCHASER This manual contains valuable information about your new King Kutter Flex Hitch Rear Discharge Finishing Mower. It has been carefully prepared to give you helpful suggestions for operating, adjusting, servicing and ordering repair parts. Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference. Study it carefully. You have purchased a dependable and sturdy mower, but only by proper care and operation can you expect to receive the service and long life designed and built into it.
It is the purchaser and/or operator’s responsibility to…. Read and understand the information contained in this manual. Operate, lubricate, assemble and maintain the equipment in accordance with all instructions and safety procedures in this manual. Inspect the equipment and replace or repair any parts that are damaged or worn which under continued operation would cause damage, wear to other parts, or cause a safety hazard.
CONTENTS ITEM PAGE Safety .........................................................................6 Assembly Instructions ................................................8 Before Putting Into Service .......................................10 Safety Training ......................................................... 11 Transportation Safety ...............................................15 Attaching To Tractor..................................................16 Sizing PTO ..................................
SAFETY READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ESPECIALLY IN THE SAFETY SECTION. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS.
EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES Safety of the operator and by standards is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a mower. However, every year accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions and insist those working with you, or for you, follow them.
FINISHING MOWER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 With finishing mower still in crate, lay flat on a level surface. Remove the top & side sections of the crate, leaving the finishing mower resting on the bottom section. Set aside PTO shaft. STEP 2 Insert tail wheel arms as shown in Figure E and tighten both the bolt & jam nut. STEP 3 Raise A – frame assembly (Fig. A & B, Marked #1) forward and swivel brace arms (Marked #2) around toward rear of the mower. Hook the brace arms to the tabs (Marked #3, Fig.
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BEFORE PUTTING FINISHING MOWER INTO SERVICE (IMPORTANT-INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO START UP) SHIPPED WITH OIL IN GEARBOX SHIPPED WITHOUT GREASE IN GREASE FITTINGS. UNIT MUST BE SERVICED BEFORE USING. • • STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 Use Multi-Purpose Gear Oil (I.E. S.A.E. 80w/90 or S.A.E. 85w/140 Multipurpose gear oil) in Gearbox. For all Grease Fittings use TYPE/grade II tube grease. Place finishing mower so that the deck is secure and level.
SAFETY TRAINING Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our product. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator or bystander. In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of this equipment.
PREPARTION Never operate the tractor and mower until you have read and completely understand this manual, the Tractor Operator’s Manual, and each of the safety messages found on the safety signs on the tractor and mower. Personal protection equipment including hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves are recommended during assembly, installation, operation, adjustment, maintenance, repairing, removal, or moving the implement.
OPERATIONAL SAFETY The use of this equipment is subject to certain hazards that cannot be protected against by the mechanical means or product design. All operators of this equipment must read and understand this entire manual, paying particular attention to safety and operating instructions, prior to using. If there is something in this manual you do not understand, ask your supervisor, or your dealer, to explain it to you. Most accidents occur because of neglect or carelessness.
OPERATIONAL SAFETY continued... 14 Never allow the cutting blade to contact such items. Cut material higher at first, allowing finishing mower to clear hidden objects. Never assume an area is clear. Always Check! Always stop the tractor, disengage PTO, set brake, shut off the tractor engine, remove the ignition key, lower implement to the ground and allow cutter blades to come to a complete stop before dismounting tractor. Never leave equipment unattended with the tractor running.
OPERATIONAL SAFETY continued... Pass finishing mower diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to prevent ―hanging up‖ tractor and finishing mower. Practice will improve your skills in maneuvering on rough terrain. Always cut down slopes, never across the face. Always check tractor manual for proper use on slopes. When using a unit, a minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight must be on tractor front wheels. Without this weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal injury or death.
ATTACHING TO TRACTOR WARNING Never stand between tractor and finishing mower while backing up tractor STEP 1 Attach to tractor's category 1 three point hitch as described in the Tractor's Operator’s Manual. WARNING Failure to install retaining clip on gearbox input shaft would allow driveline to swing freely if bolt is sheared causing possible injury or death. STEP 2 Determine if the PTO shaft needs to be shortened.
ATTACHING TO TRACTOR continued.... STEP 5 Place and hold inner PTO shaft section next to outer section and check if PTO shaft is too long. Each section should end approximately 3 inches short of reaching u-joint shield on the opposite section. If the shaft is too long measure 3 inches back from each u-joint shield and mark the other shaft section. Be sure to do this for both PTO shaft halves. NOTE: Do not cut PTO shaft sections at this time. STEP 6 Raise finishing mower and remove blocking.
SIZING PTO SHAFT STEP 1 Cutting the PTO shaft to length. NOTE: Be sure to cut equal lengths of each PTO shaft section. Clamp end of PTO shaft in a vice and cut off shield where marked. (Figure 1-A & 1-B) Figure 1-A STEP 2 Using cut section of the shield as a guide cut shaft off the same amount. (Figure 2) STEP 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for other PTO shaft section. STEP 4 Use a file to deburr PTO shafts. Clean up all chips, burrs and filings from both ends of the PTO shaft.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This mower was designed to CUT LAWN GRASS ONLY. Use of your finishing mower to cut any material other than lawn grass may damage the mower and void your warranty. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT To prevent blades from striking the ground your finishing mower should be set to the highest position that will give desired grass height. By setting your mower up this way you reduce blade wear and stress on the mower. Mowing at regular intervals will yield far better results than periodic mowing.
FINISHING MOWER OPERATION STEP 1 Before each use perform the maintenance described in maintenance section (pg# 21) STEP2 Read, understand, and follow the information on safety training, preparation, starting and stopping safety, operational safety, transport safety warning sections of this manual (pages 11 thru 16) STEP 3 With tractor running, lower finishing mower to ground so that the swivel links are parallel to the ground.
MAINTENANCE 1). Periodically check and maintain proper gear oil level. 2). Every 8 hours, grease spindles (3), roller axle (1), wheel forks (4), wheel axles (4), PTO shaft universal joints (2), and PTO telescoping surface. NOTE: Use only a grade Type II tube grease. 3). Keep tires inflated to rated PSI (listed on tire) at all times. 4). Before each use check to make sure all safety features are installed and working properly. 5). Keep blades sharp and balanced at all times.
5-6-7 FT. FINISHING MOWER TO REPLACE BELT: STEP 1 Remove top cover. STEP 2 Release adjustment spring. STEP 3 Loosen nut on adjustment pulley to allow for movement. (See Figure ―D‖) STEP 4 Loosen nut on right side of ―L‖ bracket. (See Figure ―D‖) STEP 5 Loosen belt by moving adjustment pulley in opposite direction you would to tighten belt. STEP 6 Remove nuts (2) from hinged gearbox plate from finishing mower deck. (See Figure E) STEP 7 Loosen nuts (2) from hinged bolt gearbox plate.
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4 FT. FINISHING MOWER ONLY TO REPLACE BELT: STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9 Remove top cover. Loosen nut on adjustment pulley to allow for movement. (See Fig. ―D‖) Loosen nut on right side of L Bracket. (See Fig. ―D‖) Loosen belt by moving adjustment pulley in opposite direction you would to tighten belt. Remove bolts (2) from hinge bolt gearbox plate from finishing mower deck. (See Fig. E). Loosen nuts (2) from hinge bolt gearbox plate.
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MAINTENANCE SAFETY Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. Follow good shop practices. Keep service area clean and dry Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded Use adequate light for the job at hand. Make sure there is plenty ventilation. Never operate the engine of the towing vehicle in a closed building. The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustration below. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of warning and the area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFTY AWARENESS REMEMBER: If safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts have been replaced without signs, new safety signs must be applied.
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Ref. No. Part Name 4’ 5’ 6’ 7’ STAINLESS 1 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 Top Cover Gear Box Plate Idler Pulley Bracket Double-Idler Pulley Bracket Spindle Unit - Single Spindle Unit - Double Idler Pulley - Single Idler Pulley- Double Belt Adjustment Assembly V– Belt* V - Belt Double Spring Gearbox Main Pulley - Single Main Pulley - Double Swivel Link Bolt Pkg.
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22" PTO 147022 Ref. No.
Blade Spindle Unit Ref. No.
PTO SHAFTS COVER REMOVAL BONDIOLI- (BYPY) 1). There are 3 white tabs around the cover as shown in (A in FIG. 1). Take a screwdriver and press against the tabs one at a time with downward angular pressure toward the end of shaft marked (B in FIG. 2). As you are pressing tab grasp cover at point marked (B in FIG. 2) and apply pressure against cover in the direction of arrow, do this for each tab. (Sometimes the other tabs may relock, if they do you must repeat unlock procedure.
BONDIOLI COVER REMOVAL FIGURE- 1 FIGURE– 2 EUROCARDAN SERIES 4 COVER REMOVAL FIGURE– 3 FIGURE– 4 LA MAGDALENA COVER REMOVAL FIGURE– 5 41
PTO SHAFTS COVER REMOVAL EUROCARDAN SERIES 5 1). There are 2 black tabs around the cover as shown in (B in FIG. 1). Take a flat screwdriver and pry under the tabs one at a time at point (B in FIG. 2) lifting tab over on top of (e-shaped lock). After both tabs are released you can slide the locking ring down the shaft in direction of (C in FIG. 3). Then you will see a metal e-ring (E in FIG. 4) at point (D in FIG.
1. Limited Warranty. King Kutter, Inc. (―King Kutter‖), P.O. Box 1200, Winfield, Alabama 35594, warrants to the original retail purchaser (―Purchaser‖) that the product that is the subject of this sale is free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of sale. Under this warranty, King Kutter will repair the defective product free of charge to the Purchaser, with either new or used and reconditioned replacement parts.
