King Kutter Lawn Mower 999996 User's Manual
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1. 41 READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUC TIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ESPE CIALLY 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 INSTRUC THIS SYMBOL MEANS TIONS INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL ATENTON SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTH BECOME ALERT ERS YOUR SAFTEY IS INVOLVED SIGNAL WORDS The signal words DANGER WARNING and CAUTION are used with the safety messages this manual and with each safety signs They are defined as follows DANGER Indicates an immediate hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in serious injury or death This signal word 15 to be limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components that for functional purposes cannot be guarded WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in serious injury or death and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that 1f not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practice If you have any questions not answered in this manual or require additional cop les or the manual is damaged please contact your dealer or King Kutter Inc P O Box 1200 Winfield AL 355942. 1200 utter 305 Commerce Drive INCORPORATED Winfield Alabama 35594 AB FREE FLOATING FINISHING MOWER THE PURCHASER This manual contains valuable information about your new King Kutter Mower It has been carefully prepared to give you helpful suggestions for operating adjusting ser vicing and ordering repair parts Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference Study it carefully You have purchased a de pendable and sturdy mower but only by proper care and op eration can you expect to receive the service and long life designed and built into it Sometime in the future your mower may need new parts to replace those that are worn or broken If so go to your dealer and provide him with the model and part number Customer Information Name Purchased From Date Purchased Model No Serial No It is 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 contin ued operation would cause damage wear to other parts or cause a safety hazard Return the equipment or parts to the authorized King Kutter dealer from where it was purchased for service or replacement of defe
3. Be a safe and courteous driver Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situa tions including narrow bridges intersections etc Watch for traffic when op erating near or crossing roadways Turn curves or go up or down hills only at a low speed and at a gradual steer ing angle Make certain that a least 20 of the tractor s weight is on the front wheels to maintain safe steerage Slow down on rough or uneven surface Always check tractor manual for proper use on slopes Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground and when operating close to ditches or fences Be careful when turning sharp corners Never allow riders on either tractor or mower ATTACHING TO TRACTOR WARNING Never stand between tractor and finishing mower while backing up tractor to the hitch STEP 1 Attach to tractor s category 1 three point hitch as described in the Tractor s Operator s Manual TO INSTALL PTO SHAFT 1 REMOVE SNAP RING 2 ATTACH PTO SHAFT 5 REPLACE SNAP RING 4 INSTALL SHEAR PIN SNAP RING gt 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 NOTE Due to the many variations in the tractor hitch points and distances between equipment gearbox input shaft and tractor PTO out put shafts some combina tions may require PTO shafts to be shortened as described
4. 205 487 3202 or www kingkutter com 6 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES A Safety of the operator and by standards is one of the main concerns in designing and de veloping 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 In order to provide a better view certain photographs or illustrations in this manual may show an assembly with a safety shield removed However equipment should never be op erated in this condition Keep all shields in place If shield removal becomes necessary for repairs replace the shield prior to use Replace any safety sign that is not readable or is missing Location of such safety signs is indicated in this manual Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs that can hinder alertness or coordination while op erating this equipment Consult your doctor about operating this machine while taking pre scription medications Under no circumstances should children under the age of 18 be allowed to work with this equipment Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of the safety precautions and of how it works Review the safety instructions with all users annually This equipment is dangerous t
5. 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 some thing 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 Keep all helpers and bystanders at least several hundred feet from an operating finishing mower Only properly trained people should operate this machine When machine is operated in populated areas where thrown objects could in jure persons or property operation must be stopped when anyone comes within several hundred feet The majority of the accidents involve entanglement on the driveline injury of bystanders by the objects thrown by the rotating blades and operators being knocked off the tractor by low hanging limbs and then being run over by the mower Accidents are most likely to occur with machines that are loaned or rented to someone who has not read the owner s manual and is not familiar with a finishing mower The finishing mower is designed for use only on tractors with 540 RPM power take off Install and secure all guards and shields before starting or operating The dis charge chute bands flaps driveline guards and tractor shields should be used and maintained in good working condition They should be inspected carefully at least daily for missing or broken cable chain links shields or g
6. by the following steps STEP 3 Raise and lower finishing mower in order to locate the shortest distance be tween equipment gearbox input shaft and tractor PTO output shaft With the finishing mower in the shortest distance position shut down the tractor and SECURELY BLOCK FINISHING MOWER IN POSITION STEP 4 Pull apart PTO shaft and attach outer section to tractor PTO output shaft NOTE Be sure to pull on PTO shaft section to ensure yoke has locked into place 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 meas ure 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 Raise and lower finishing mower in order to locate the longest distance between equipment input shaft and the tractor PTO output shaft With the finishing mower in the longest distance po sition shut down the tractor and SECURELY BLOCK THE FINISHING MOWER IN POSITION STEP 7 As in step 5 hold PTO shaft sections together and check for a minimum of 6 inches of overlap If PTO shaft has been marked for cutting the overlap is the distance measured between the two marks If the PTO shaft has
7. driveline shields that turn freely on driveline A WARNING MOVING PART HAZARD To prevent serious injury of death from moving parts Close and secure guards and shields betore starting Keep hand feat hair ano clothing away moving parte Disconnect and lockout power source before adjusting or servicing Do not stand climb on machine when operating A WARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY DEATH Keep hands and body out of hitch area when attaching mower to tractor Keep clear of crush point between tractor and mower FOR LAWN GRASS ONLY 31 32 NO GREASE IN FITTINGS WHEN SHIPPED CHECK Pressure in MAINTAIN Rated PSI At all Times 10 Operators Manuals are available from your dealer or King Kutter INC 0 Box 1200 Winfield AL 35594 205 497 3202 www kingkutter com 0 996 00518 DESCRIPTION XXXXXXXXXX 33 XB FINISHING MOWER 32 Number 5 1 2 e a rs E E ve eno 9 Bolt 3 4 x 4 w nut Axle Bolt 3 4 x 5 w Nut 108 33 22 147022 147022 Te Coes nae 771775 s Ge Disconnect ono 34 Blade Spindle Unit wp mmm 1 amp 2 Bearing Kit 2 Ball Bearings 6205 2 Seals TCM2
8. goodwill loss of crops loss of delay in harvesting any expense or loss incurred for labor supplies substitute machinery or rental or any other type of damage to property or economic loss Any and ALL repairs must be pre approved by King Kutter prior to any repairs being made and subject to all conditions restrictions and purchaser obligations as stated within this warranty Five 5 Year Limited Gearbox Warranty is a variable warranty based on purchase date within one year from original purchase date to the original owned Warranty would include parts and labor based on all restrictions and limits as stated above King Kutter reserves the right to limit la bor in hours and hourly charges All repairs must be pre approved prior to work being done Years 2 through 5 are parts only warranty NO LABOR WILL BE PAID Continued on next 42 King Kutter reserves right to ask and inspect all parts prior to a warranty decision being made Inciden tal expenses such as lubricants and transportation to and from the dealer are not covered by warranty It 15 the original purchaser s burden and obligation to maintain proof of purchase a copy of which must ac company any and all warranty claims No agent representative dealer distributor serviceperson salesperson or employee of any company 1n cluding without limitation King Kutter its authorized dealers distributors and service centers 15 author ized to alter modify
9. tail wheel arm as semblies STEP 2 Insert tail wheel arms as shown in Figure A and tighten both the bolt amp jam nut STEP 3 Remove swivel links and lift pins that are wired on the lift arm frame Set aside for step 5 STEP 4 Remove the 4 bolts from the lift arm A frame Note There are 2 different lengths of bolts STEP 5 Insert the swivel links in the center lift plate channel using the longer of the 2 bolts on each side as shown in figure B STEP 6 Attach the other end of each swivel link to the outside lower hole on the lift arm frame using the shorter bolts as shown in Figure STEP 7 Attach the Category 1 lift pins as shown in Figure B STEP 8 Tighten all nuts and bolts CHA YHEL LIFT PLATE Q d 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 Use Multi Purpose Gear Oil I E S A E 80w 90 or S A E 85w 140 Multi purpose gear oil in Gearbox For all Grease Fittings use T YPE grade II tube grease Place finishing mower so that the deck is secure and level Remove 1 2 Pipe Plug Located at top of gearbox and 1 8 Pipe Plug located at lower 1 3 of gearbox if oil comes out lower hole replace lower plug immediately and continue to Step 4 If no oil comes out continue
10. the way out as shown in FIG 3 There are 3 white tabs around the cover as shown in G in FIG 4 You must line up cover slots and tabs as shown in FIG 4 8 Take a and press against the tabs one at a time with downward angular pressure to ward the end of shaft As you are pressing tab grasp cover and apply pres sure against cover in the direction of arrow H in FIG 3 do this for each tab Sometimes the other tabs may relock if they do you must repeat unlock pro cedure You will feel it click when the tab releases after all 3 tabs are re leased you can slide the cover down the shaft in PTO SHAFTS COVER REMOVAL direction of H in FIG 3 To put cover back into place slide cover back toward end be sure tabs and slots line up until all the tabs relock You may have to tap lightly with screw driver or hammer handle Once they have relocked replace black tab that was removed with flat side toward shaft center then turn flat side up to lock in place LA MAGDALENA 1 2 38 There are 3 black tabs around the cover K in FIG 5 Take a screwdriver and press against the tabs one at a time with downward angular pressure toward the end of shaft marked J in FIG 5 As you are pressing tab grasp cover at point marked J in FIG 5 and apply pressure against cover in the direction of arrow do this for each tab To replace slide cover back toward end and line up black tabs with the holes BONDIOLI COV
11. to Step 3 Fill gearbox using multi purpose gear oil through top 1 2 fill hole until gear oil is level with lower 1 8 hole Replace both the 1 2 pipe plug located at top of gear box and 1 8 pipe plug located at lower 1 3 of gear box and clean away any excess oll Fill spindle units 3 with grease until full There are easy access holes in top cover for greasing spindle units Figure C page 21 Grease wheel axles 4 wheel forks 4 front roller axle 1 and PTO shaft universal joints 2 Figure C page 21 Check air pressure in tires maintain rated PSI listed on the tire at all times Check all bolts nuts and belt to insure they are tight and secure me TOP PIPE Po PLUS VENTED E an 18 FIFE ROPER GEAR O L LEVEL CAUTION DO NOT over fill gearbox This could cause damage to oil seals and can cause per manent damage to the gearbox This issue will not be covered under warranty 10 SAFETY TRAINING A Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our product Un fortunately 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 ac cident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of this equipment has been sai
12. to the third party purchaser in any way There are no third party beneficiaries of this Warranty King Kutter s obligation under this Warranty is limited to at King Kutter s option the repair or placement of the product if King Kutter in its sole discretion deems it to be defective or in non compliance with this Warranty The product must be returned to King Kutter with proof of purchase within thirty 30 days after such defect or noncompliance is discovered or should have been discovered routed through the dealer and distributor from whom the purchase was made transportation charges prepaid THERE ARE NO OTHER REMEDIES UNDER THIS WARRANTY THE REMEDY OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE OF THIS WARRANTY KING KUTTER MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND KING KUTTER SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE King Kutter shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential losses damages or ex penses arising directly or indirectly from the product whether such claim is based upon breach of contract breach of warranty negligence strict liability in tort or any other legal theory Without limiting the generality of the foregoing King Kutter specifically disclaims any damages relating to lost profits business revenues or
13. understand and follow the information on safety training preparation start ing 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 This allows the free floating hitch system to follow the con tour of the ground thus mowing evenly on uneven terrain STEP 4 With the tractor at idle RPM engage PTO and slowly advance throttle to 540 PTO RPM NOTE Finishing mower designed to run at 540 PTO RPM only STEP 5 select a low gear for the tractor and begin to mow Tractor ground speed is to be controlled by gear selection only and not engine speed Tractor ground speed should allow finishing mower to maintain 540 PTO RPM and thus maximum blade tip speed NOTE Do not allow the tractor engine or finishing mower to bog down or stall This causes undue wear and tear on the mower and tractor If this continues to happen reduce ground speed and raise cutting height of finishing mower Never at tempt to clean out a plugged discharge chute until the tractor has been shut down and the mower blades have completely stopped STEP 6 After each use clean all debris from the top and bottom of the finishing mower Replace any missing or illegible safety decals Inspect for any damaged or worn parts and replace before next use Store finishing mower in a dry environment 20 MAINTEN
14. 5x52x7TC 4 Snap acon 555009 Spindle Pulley w Nut amp Key FE Blade Bolt Set 3 w Washer 40 36 184000 7 _____________ _________ ___ ___ 14 ____ ___ 3 8 x 1 Bolt amp Lockwasher ff 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 You will feel it click when the tab releases after all 3 tabs are released you can slide the cover down the shaft in direction of C in FIG 2 2 To put cover back into place slide cover back toward end until all the tabs relock You may have to tap lightly with screwdriver or hammer handle NOTE Cover may be longer on some models but they will come off the same as above EUROCARDAN SERIES 4 1 2 3 First you must locate the black tab D in FIG 3 put flat screwdriver in slot in end of tab and turn until the flat side is pointing towards center of shaft Once you do this take the thin flat screwdriver and put into slot labeled E in FIG 3 pry tab all
15. ANCE 3 4 5 6 Periodically check and maintain proper gear oil level 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 tube grease Keep tires inflated to rated PSI listed on tire at all times Before each use check to make sure all safety features are installed and working properly Keep blades sharp and balanced at all times When replacing blades replace all 3 blades and blade bolts at the same time NOTE Blade bolts are left hand thread Periodically check all nuts bolts and belt to insure they are tight and secure Figure C grease points at arrows 21 22 REPLACE BELT STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9 STEP 10 STEP 11 STEP 12 Remove PTO shaft Remove top cover Loosen nut on adjustment pulley to allow for movement see Figure D Loosen nut on right side of L bracket see Figure D Loosen belt by moving adjustment pulley in opposite direction you would to tighten belt Remove belt from all pulleys and idlers leaving it on the main pul ley See Figure E Loosen nuts 4 retaining the gearbox to the gearbox plate Note the top of the nuts should be flush with the end of the bolts Remove bolts 4 holding the gearbox plate to the finishing mower deck Remove the g
16. Always use personal protection devices such as eye hand and hearing protectors when performing any service or maintenance Frequently check mower blades They should be sharp free of nicks and cracks and securely fastened NOTE Blade bolts are left hand thread Periodically tighten all bolts nuts and screws and check that all cotter pins are properly installed to ensure unit is in safe condition When completing a maintenance or service function make sure all safety shields and devices are installed before placing unit in service After servicing be sure all tools parts and service equipment are removed from mower Do not allow debris grease or oil to build up on any deck or platform Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing genuine factory replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to origi nal specifications The manufacturer will not be responsible for injuries or damages caused by use of Unapproved parts and or accessories A fire extinguisher and the first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while per forming maintenance on this equipment Following operation or when unhooking the mower stop the tractor set the brakes disengage the PTO shut off the engine and remove the igni tion keys Store the unit in an area away from human activity Do not park equipment where it can be exposed to direct contact to livestock for long periods of time Damage and livestock i
17. ER REMOVAL FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 EUROCARDAN SERIES 4 COVER REMOVAL FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 LA MAGDALENA COVER REMOVAL FIGURE 5 3g PTO SHAFTS COVER REMOVAL EUROCARDAN SERIES 5 1 There are 2 black tabs around the cover as shown 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 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 4 you must pry under ring and remove it it will just slide down shaft unless you take PTO apart then apply pressure against cover A in FIG 1 in the direction of arrow and slide cover down shaft 2 To put cover back into place slide cover back toward end making sure cover and locking mechanism F in FIG 4 line up Replace metal e ring slide the locking ring back into place be sure the tabs lock securely over locks NOTE Cover may be longer on some models but they will come off the same as above FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 40 HingKutter Ho SREY Ae 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 warra
18. MY and working llghts as required by federal state and local laws Keep yourself others and clothing away from the rotating PTO Keep others away from area lo be mowed to avoid injury fram Tiving objects Do not stand between tractor and mower Be careful on uneven terrain Decrease speed when turning Do a aafe transpart speed DANGER ROTATING BLADES KEEP AWAY prevent serious injury or death when tha engine is running and the blades are rotating Never allow rlders especially children on tractor mower not operate with bystanders in mowing area not operate with daflectors guards removed Do nol place hands or feet under deck not stand on or near implement at any time Do not stand between tractor and implemanis Operate only wilh tractor equipped ROPS and seatbelts A DANGER THROWN OBJECT HAZARD To prevent serious injury death Do not operate unless all guards are installed and in good condition Stop rotation if bystanders come within several hundred fast 29 30 A DANGER ROTATING DRIVELINE HAZARD KEEP AWAY To prevent serious injury ar death from rotating driveline Keep all guards in place when operating Operate only at 540 RPM Keep hands faet clothing and hair away from moving parts Do not operate without arivelin securely attached at both ends not operate without
19. ce with a grade 2 bolt only Re placement with another grade of bolt will void your warranty and may cause terminal damage to the PTO shaft gearbox or tractor Figure 1 A Figure 1 B Figure 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This mower was designed to CUT LAWN GRASS ONLY Use of your finish ing 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 e weekly vs by weekly mowing STEP 1 Raise finishing mower off the ground with the tractor and SECURELY BLOCK IN POSITION STEP 2 Remove pin from top of wheel fork assembly Lower wheel fork assembly from tail wheel arm STEP 3 Arrange spacers until desired cutting height is achieved Cutting heights range from approximately 2 0 6 0 inches in height STEP4 Reinstall wheel fork assembly into tail wheel arm and install keeper pin STEP 5 Repeat adjustment process on remaining wheel fork assemblies NOTE Make sure all are adjusted to the same height for an even cut FINISHING MOWER OPERATION STEP 1 Before each use perform the maintenance described in maintenance section pg 21 STEP2 Read
20. ches or other debris that might be thrown causing in jury or damage Operate only in daylight or good artificial light Ensure mower is properly mounted adjusted and in good operating condition Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs are properly installed and in good condi tion STARTING AND STOPPING SAFETY A Check the tractor master shield over the PTO stub shaft Make sure it is in good condition and fastened securely to the tractor Purchase a new shield if old shield is damaged or missing All tractors that not equipped with a power takeoff PTO need to be equipped with an over running PTO clutch These are available through most farm equipment stores NOTE The addition of an over running PTO clutch may change the length of the PTO driveline required Pay extra attention to the instructions on the PTO driveline Instal lation Be sure that the driveline system guarding is adequate Mower operating power is supplied from tractor PTO Refer to your tractor manual for PTO engagement and disengagement instructions Know how to stop tractor and mower quickly in case of an emergency When engaging PTO the engine RPM should always be at idle speed Once engaged and ready to start cutting raise PTO speed to 540 RPM and maintain throughout cutting opera OPERATIONAL SAFETY A The use of this equipment is subject to certain hazards that cannot be pro tected against by the mechanical means or product design
21. ctive parts that are covered by warranty The King Kutter Factory may inspect equipment or parts before warranty claims are honored Payment of all costs incurred by the dealer for traveling to or transporting the equipment for warranty inspection and or claims 5 IS BY 6 Assembly INSUUCUONS uuu u u 8 Before Putting Into 10 Safety Training 11 Operational 13 Transportation Safety 15 Attaching TIractor 16 18 Operating Instructions 19 e 21 Belt Replacement 22 Maintenance Safety 24 Safety Decal s And Locations 25 Replacement Parts 32 PTO Sral PRI u uu u uu i lu s aan 34 Spindle Unit Parts 9 Gearbox P alls 36 PTO Shaft Cover 38 Warranty
22. d The best safety device is an informed careful operator We ask you to be that kind of operator It is the operator s responsibility to read and understand all safety and operating instructions in the manual and to follow them Accidents can be avoided Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead to careless injuries Read this man ual and the manual for your tractor before assembly or operating to acquaint yourself with the machines If this machine is used by any person other than you is loaned or rented it is the finishing mower owner s responsibility to make certain that owner s manual be available to the operator prior to operating 1 Reads and understands the operator s manuals 2 15 instructed in safe and proper use Know your controls and how to stop tractor engine and the mower quickly in an emergency Read this manual and the one provided with your tractor Train all new personnel and review instructions frequently with existing workers Be certain only a properly trained and physically able person will operate the machinery A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the machine An untrained operator ex poses himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or death If the elderly are assisting with farm work their physical limitations need to be recognized and accommodated 11 A 12 Never operate the tractor an
23. d mower until you have read and completely under stand this manual the Tractor Operator s Manual and each of the safety mes sages 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 re pairing removal or moving the implement Do not allow long hair loose fitting clothing or jewelry to be around equipment PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS Tractors with or without mowers attached can often be noisy enough to cause per manent partial hearing loss We recommend that you wear hearing protection on a full time basis if the noise in the operator s position exceeds 80 db Noise over 80 db ona long term basis can cause severe hearing loss Noise over 90 db adjacent to the operator over a long term basis may cause permanent total hearing loss NOTE Hearing loss from loud noise from tractors chain saws radios and other such sources close to the ear is cumulative over a lifetime without hope of natural recovery Operate the mower only with a tractor equipped with an approved Roll Over Protective system ROPS Always wear your seat belt Serious injury of even death could result from falling off the tractor particularly during a turnover when the operator could be pinned under the ROPS or the tractor Clear area to be cut of stones bran
24. earbox and gearbox plate assembly from the finish ing mower Note the belt should be removed with the assembly Turn gearbox and plate assembly over and allow to rest on the gearbox This will allow a space to develop between the main pul ley and the gearbox plate flange The belt can be removed through this space Install new belt Re assemble by reversing steps 1 through 10 TO ADJUST BELT STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 Remove top cover Loosen nut on adjustment pulley to allow for movement see Figure D Tighten nut on right side of L bracket until belt is sufficiently tight See Figure D Re tighten nut on adjustment pulley Install top cover Figure 23 STORAGE SAFETY A 26 MAINTENANCE SAFETY A Good maintenance is your responsibility Poor maintenance 15 an invitation to trou ble 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 vehi cle in a closed building The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation Before working on this machine disengage the PTO shut off the engine set the bakes and remove the ignition keys Be certain all moving parts on attachments have come to a complete stop before attempting to perform maintenance Never work under equipment unless it is blocked securely
25. inety 90 days following the date of purchase In no event will King Kutter be liable under this warranty unless written notice is received by the Seller within one 1 year from the date of original retail sale 2 Warranty of Title King Kutter warrants that it transfers a good title to the product free of any encumbrances and free of the rightful claim of any third party for infringement of patent or copyright 3 What is Not Covered by This Limited Warranty King Kutter will not be responsible for damage to or failure in the product which results from accident mis use abuse neglect installation of attachments not provided by King Kutter modifications to the product or damage caused by use of the product for purposes other than those for which it was designed 4 No Other Warranties Unless modified in writing and signed by both parties this agreement is understood to be the complete and exclusive agreement and warranty between King Kutter and Purchaser superseding all prior agreements oral and written and all other communication between King Kutter and Purchaser related to the subject matter of this agreement THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED IN CLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE IM PLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE No employee of King Kutter nor any one else is authorized to make any warranty or representation in addition to
26. less than a 6 inch overlap DO NOT USE Contact your authorized King Kutter Dealer NOTE If the PTO shaft length is too long go to SIZING PTO SHAFT pg 18 STEP 8 Apply any multi purpose grease to the outside of the male inner PTO shaft section Assemble PTO shaft and install on finishing mower and tractor WARNING Failure to install retaining clip on gearbox input shaft would al low driveline to swing freely if bolt is sheared causing possible injury or death STEP 9 Pull on tractor side of PTO shaft yoke to be sure it has locked in place Make certain PTO shaft shielding is in place and good working condition STEP 10 The PTO shaft shield is a non rotating design and must be secured prior to equipment use Using the chain on each yoke shield attach to a fixed object on the tractor and equipment ends that will not allow the PTO shaft shield to rotate during operation 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 4 1 B 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 Note If you shear the bolt that attaches the PTO shaft to the gearbox re pla
27. njury could result Make sure all parked machines are on a hard level surface and engage all safety devices SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustra tion 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 New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer distributor or factory 27 28 WAHNING prevent serious injury or death 5i ingles pida ayuda a alguien que si fo ea para que fe traduzeca fas medidas de seguridad Head and understand Operator s Manual before uslng Review annually Da not permit riders the tractor or mower inciuding children Do not allow children ta operate mower only with guards Installed and in geod working conditipn Keep away from moving parts Operate only with tractor equipped with ROPS and seatbelts Before mowing clear debris from mowing area Do not aparata in the ralsed position Stop engine kowar mower sel brake and wait all moving gars ta siop before dismounting Support mower securely working beneath unit Transport with clean reflectors S
28. nty King Kutter will repair the defective product free of charge to the Purchaser with ei ther new or used and reconditioned replacement parts All warranty service will be performed at service centers designated by King Kutter If King Kutter is unable to repair the product to conform to the warranty after a reasonable number of attempts King Kutter will provide at its option one of the following a a re placement for the product or b a full refund of the purchase price Repair replacement or refunds are the Purchaser s EXCLUSIVE remedies against King Kutter under this limited warranty King Kutter will not be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages based upon breach or warranty breach of contract negligence strict tort liability or any other legal theory Such damages include but are not lim ited to loss of profits loss of savings or revenue loss of use of the product or any associated equipment cost of capital cost of any substitute equipment facilities or services down time the claims of third parties including customers and injury to property These limitations also apply to the extent allowed by law to personal injury The purchaser must notify the Seller in writing of any defect in material or workmanship within one 1 year following the date of purchase If the equipment is used for commercial purposes the Purchaser must no tify the Seller in writing of any defect in material or workmanship within n
29. o children and persons unfamiliar with its operation The op erator should be a responsible properly trained and physically able person familiar with farm machinery and trained in this equipment s operations If the elderly are assisting with farm work their physical limitations need to be recognized and accommodated Use a tractor equipped with a Roll Over Protective System and seat belts ROPS Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery If its ability to do a job or to do so safely is in question DON T TRY IT Do not modify the equipment in any way Unauthorized modification could result in serious injury or death and may impair the function and life of the equipment In addition to the design and the confirmation of this implement including safety signs and safety equipment hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the aware ness concern prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation trans port maintenance and storage of the machine Refer also to safety messages and opera tion instruction in each of the appropriate sections of the tractor and mower manuals Pay close attention to the safety signs affixed to the tractor and the finishing mower FINISHING MOWER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 With finishing mower still in crate lay flat on a level surface Remove the top amp side sections of the crate leaving the finishing mower rest ing on the bottom section Set aside PTO shaft and
30. or different from those made in this agreement 5 Allocation of Risk This agreement allocates the risk of product failure between King Kutter and the Purchaser This Alloca tion is recognized by both parties as reflected in the price of the goods The Purchaser acknowledges that he or she has read this agreement understands it and is bound by its terms 41 FIVE YEAR LIMITED GEARBOX WARRANTY King Kutter warrants to the original purchaser of any new King Kutter product equipped with a Gearbox a Gearbox only limited Five 5 year warranty for non commercial non state non municipalities and non rental use and for 90 days for commercial non rental use or a 30 day war ranty is offered for rental use Under no circumstances will this Warranty apply in the event that the product in good faith opin ion of King Kutter has been subjected to improper operation improper maintenance misuse fire or an accident This Warranty does not apply in the event that the product has been materially modified or repaired by someone not authorized prior to repair by King Kutter This Warranty does not cover normal wear or tear or normal maintenance items This Warranty also does not cover repairs made with parts other than those obtainable through King Kutter This Warranty is extended solely to the original purchaser of the product Should the original pur chaser sell or otherwise transfer this product to a third party this Warranty does not transfer
31. or enlarge this Warranty This Warranty 15 effective on any King Kutter product purchased January 1 2008 and after and is subject to change without notice 43
32. ry by thrown objects Never direct discharge chute toward anyone Never operate tractor and finishing mower under trees with low hanging limbs Operators can be knocked off the tractor and then run over by the rotating blades The rotating parts of this machine have been designed and tested for rugged use However they could fail upon impact with heavy solid objects such as steel guardrails and concrete abutment Such impact could cause the broken objects to be thrown outward at very high velocities To reduce the possibility of property damage serious injury or even death never allow the cutting blades to contact such obstacles Stop mower and tractor immediately upon striking an obstruction Turn en gine off remove key inspect and repair any damage before resuming opera tion Stay alert for uneven terrain holes rocks and roots and other hidden haz ards Keep away from drop offs and hazards that could cause roll over Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when transporting or oper ating on hillsides over rough ground and when operating close to ditches or fences Be careful and slow down when turning sharp corners and changing direction on slopes Do not start or stop suddenly on slopes Avoid operation on steep slopes In extremely uneven terrain rear wheels weights front trac tor weight and or tire ballast should be used to improve stability OPERATIONAL SAFETY continued A Pass finishing mower diagonally thro
33. uards Worn items must be replaced at once to reduce possibility of injury Disengage power takeoff PTO and place transmission in neutral before at tempting to start engine Many varied objects such as wire cable rope or chains can become entan gled in the operating parts of the mower These items could then swing out side the housing at greater velocities than the blades Such a situation is ex tremely hazardous Inspect the cutting area for such objects before mowing Remove any like objects from the site 13 OPERATIONAL SAFETY continued A 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 Never place hands or feet under mower with tractor engine running or before you are sure all motion has stopped Stay clear of all moving parts Do not reach or place any part of your body under equipment until it is blocked securely Do not allow riders on the finishing mower or tractor at anytime There is no safe place for any riders Do not operate unless all personnel livestock and pets are several hundred feet away to prevent inju
34. ugh sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to prevent hanging 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 The weight may be attained with a front end loader front wheel weights ballast in the tires or front tractor weights When attain ing a minimum 20 of tractor and equipment weight on front wheels you must not exceed the ROPS weight certification Weigh the tractor and equip ment Do not guess or estimate TRANSPORT SAFETY A Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most localities However some localities prohibit their use Local laws should be checked for all lighting and marking requirements At all times when driving the tractor and equipment on the road or highway under 20 mph 32 kph use flashing amber warning lights and a slow moving vehicle SMV identification emblem Do not exceed 20 mph 32 kph Re duce speed on rough roads and surfaces Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic Always install transport locks pins or brackets before transporting Do not drink and drive
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