Form No. 3323-495 Wheel Horse 60 in. Side Discharge Mower 5xi Tractor Attachment Model No.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety and Instruction Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loose Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mower Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Height of Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. On the Discharge Chute (Part No. 93–1122) One on the Discharge Chute and One on the Left side of the Mower (Part No. 92–7108) Next to the Front Wheels (Part No. 93–7282) Two on the Leveler Bar (Part No. 98–3478) On the Top, Rear of the Mower (Part No. 98–3480) On the Height-of-Cut Bracket (Part No.
Mower Preparation DANGER Install the Discharge Chute 1. Place the springs into the brackets on the mower with the hooked ends over the raised back of the bracket (Fig. 1). POTENTIAL HAZARD • Without the discharge chute mounted in place, you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris. 2. Align the discharge chute with the holes in the brackets and the spring straight ends in the space under the hinge and above the chute (Fig. 1).
1 4 4 2 3 1 2 m–3591 Figure 3 1. Height–of–cut lever position 2. Front mower wheels parallel to mower 3. Clevis pin 4. Hairpin cotter 3 m–3579 Figure 4 2. Lower the rear center wheel (if not already lowered), using the following procedure: 1. Hairpin cotter 2. Wheel rod A. Removing the hairpin cotter from the wheel rod (Fig. 4). 3. Hole in height–of–cut plate 4. Rear center wheel 3.
2 1 m–3575 1 Figure 7 m–3433 1. Front tractor wheels Figure 5 1. Clevis pin 2. Hairpin cotter 2. Ensure that the front mower wheels are turned parallel to the mower and the rear center wheel is lowered (Fig. 3). 7. Attach the pulley box if it is not already on the tractor, using the following procedure: 3. From the right side of the tractor, slide the mower under the tractor.
1 2 m–3575 m–3456 Figure 10 Figure 9 Left Side of Tractor Shown 1. J–pin 9. Turn the lever of the Attach–A–Matic counterclockwise to lock the mower to the tractor (Fig. 11). 2. Mower slot in side mounting bracket. 8. Using the attachment lift and your hand on the right front, adjustable mower wheel bracket (Fig. 10), position the mower so that the mower attachment bar fits into the mid Attach–A–Matic mount (Fig. 11).
B. Slide the wheel rod back toward the center wheel as far as it will go. The end of the control rod should no longer be in the hole in the height–of–cut plate (Fig. 12). 4. Remove the tractor grill by pulling it straight out toward you. CAUTION C. Install the hairpin cotter into the wheel rod hole closest to the height–of–cut plate (Fig. 12). POTENTIAL HAZARD • Components under the hood will be hot if the tractor has been running. 3 WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Touching hot components can cause burns.
Adjusting the Height of Cut 1 2 ÉÉÉÉ ÉÉÉÉ ÉÉÉÉ ÉÉÉÉ The rear support wheels are adjusted in different hole locations for 1 1/2 to 4 in. (4 to 10 cm) heights of cut. 1. Start the tractor, apply the parking brake, and raise the mower. 2. Get off the tractor. 3. Pull the height–of–cut lever out to disengage it from the quadrant. 4. Adjust the height of cut to the desired level, release the lever inward to lock into the quadrant (Fig. 16). m–4230 Figure 14 1. Pulley outside diameter 2.
3. Measure the distance from the front tip of the blade (Fig. 17) to the flat surface. 1 4. Carefully rotate the blade tip until it is in the rear position, and measure it there. The blade tip should be 1/8 in. (3 mm) lower in the front position than in the rear position. Front 2 m–3576 m–3574 Figure 18 3 1. Front–to–rear adjustment rod 1 Adjusting the Side-to-Side Blade Cut This optional adjustment is available if necessary to compensate for uneven side–to–side cut.
Adjusting the Blade Slope for Transport WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD • The “scissor” formed by the mower mounting brackets and the attachment lift arm is dangerous. Because the attachment lift is used when the PTO drive is engaged, the blade slope in transport must be adjusted to extend the PTO drive belt life. This adjustment also provides for adequate transport height.
A. Place the height–of–cut lever on the mower to the position for lowest cut. B. Remove the hairpin cotter from the wheel rod. POTENTIAL HAZARD • Components under the hood will be hot if the tractor has been running. C. Pull the rod toward the outside of the mower, insert the end of the rod into the hole in the height–of–cut plate, and install the hairpin cotter into the second hole of the wheel rod (Fig. 21). WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Touching hot components can cause burns.
1 1 m–3456 m–3454 Figure 25 Figure 23 1. J–pin 1. PTO pulley 14. If you want to remove the pulley box, push the latch release buttons on the front Attach–A–Matic (Fig. 26) and raise the latch levers to open the latches holding the pulley box. Remove the pulley box. 11. Replace the grill. 12. Press the button of the mid Attach–A–Matic and twist the lever clockwise to release the mower (Fig. 24). 2 2 1 2 1 m–3458 Figure 26 m–3457 1. Front Attach–A–Matic button (one on each side) 2.
Operation 2 1 Side Discharge The mower has a hinged discharge chute that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf. POTENTIAL HAZARD • Without the discharge chute mounted in place, you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris. m–3264 Figure 27 WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Contact with rotating mower blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or death. 1.
2. Push the attachment lift lever downward to lower the attachment. 4. Insert the clevis pin and secure it with a hairpin cotter. 5. Repeat this adjustment on the other wheel. 1 2 3 1 m–3258 Figure 28 1. Attachment lift lever m–3578 Figure 30 1 1. Wheel 2. Clevis pin 3. Hair pin cotter 2 Check for Debris Each time you use the mower, check for debris build up on and inside the rear transaxle cover (Fig. 31). Remove any build up. m–3315 Figure 29 1. Raise attachment 2.
totally surround the mower by uncut grass. Always try to have one side of the mower free from uncut grass, which allows air to be drawn into the mower. result of excessive ground speed. To correct, use low range with the high-low lever, or reduce ground speed in high range. Using the Mower for the First Time Avoid Cutting Too Low Cut grass slightly longer than normal to ensure the cutting height of the mower does not scalp any uneven ground.
Service Operation Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours Storage Service Belts—check for wear/cracks Mower Housing—clean Spring Service X X Belt Tension—check X initial X X X Chipped Surfaces—paint X POTENTIAL HAZARD • If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could start the engine. WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Installing the Blade(s) 5. Inspect all parts. If damage is noticed, install new parts. 1. Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly padded glove. 2 2. Install the washer, spindle cup, blade, washer, and blade bolt (Fig. 36). 4 IMPORTANT: The sail (curved part of the blade) must be pointing up toward the inside of the mower to assure proper cutting. 3. Tighten the blade bolt to 80-100 ft–lb (109-136 Nm). 3 2 2 4 1 m–3580 5 Figure 33 1. Bolt 2. Washer 3. Blade 4.
Where to Add Grease Lubricate the blade spindles (Fig. 37). 4 2 3 5 1 m–3458 Figure 38 1. Belt tension release arm 2. Belt tension indicator (2) 3. Belt tension adjustment knob m–3574 4. Seating position for tension arm 5. Belt tension released Figure 37 Extending PTO Drive Belt Life Checking PTO Drive Belt Tension The PTO drive belt will provide a long service life if properly installed and operated. Check the following to help extend belt life. 1.
Blade Drive Belt Storage Removing the Blade Drive Belt 1. Clean dirt and chaff from the top of the mower. 1. Remove the mower; refer to Removing the Mower, page 11. 2. Scrape heavy buildup of grass and dirt from the underside of the mower. Then wash the mower with a garden hose. Run the tractor for two to three minutes. 2. Remove the pulley cover mounting screws and pulley covers from the blade pulleys (Fig. 39). 3. Check the condition of the blades; refer to Cutting Blade, page 17. 3.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM Abnormal vibration. POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Cutting blade(s) is bent or unbalanced. 1. Install new cutting blade(s). 2. Blade mounting bolt is loose. 2. Tighten blade mounting bolt. 3. Engine mounting bolts are loose. 3. Tighten engine mounting bolts. 4. Loose engine pulley, idler pulley, or blade pulley. 4. Tighten the appropriate pulley. 5. Engine pulley is damaged. 5. Contact Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Blade drive belt is worn, loose or broken. 1.
PROBLEM PTO (cutter mower) belt comes off of pulleys,slips or fails. (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 7. PTO is being engaged when cutter mower is in tall uncut grass or weeds. 7. Engage PTO only in shorter or previously cut grass. 8. Cutter mower is overloaded because too much grass is being cut at a time. 8. Cut tall grass and weeds with mower in its highest position, making a second pass cutting at height desired. 9.
