Farm Star MDM70-72C 6 - Manual (Page 30)

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S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S (continued)
After servicing, be sure all tools, parts and service equipment are removed.
Check to ensure all safety signs are installed and in good condition. (See safety sign section for location
drawing.)
Do not allow grease or oil to build up on any deck or platform.
Never replace hex bolts with less than grade five bolts unless otherwise specified, i.e. shear bolts. Refer to
bolt torque chart for head identification marking.
Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine factory replacement
parts must be used to restore your equipment to original specifications. The manufacturer will not claim
responsibility for use of unapproved parts and/or accessories and other damages as a result of their use.
If equipment has been altered in any way from original design, the manufacturer does not accept any liability
for injury or warranty.
A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing maintenance on this
equipment.
Following operation, or when unhooking, stop the tractor, set the brakes, disengage the PTO, shut off the
engine and remove the ignition keys.
Never unhitch pull type implements without using the tongue jack. The tongue is very heavy. Attempting to lift
the tongue without using the tongue jack could cause strains. Allowing the tongue to fall suddenly and
unexpectedly could result in crushing injury. Use the tongue jack for lifting the mower only. Overloading the
jack can cause failure with possible serious bodily injury or even death.
Store the unit in an area away from human activity.
Do not park equipment where it will be exposed to livestock for long periods of time. Damage and livestock
injury could result.
Do not permit children to play on or around the stored unit.
Make sure all parked machines are on a hard, level surface and engage all safety devices.
If blocking is used, make sure it is solid and secure before leaving area.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY (continued)
STORAGE SAFETY
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G G U I D E
P R O B L E M P O S S I B L E C A U S E P O S S I B L E R E M E D Y
Gearbox overheating. 1. Low on lubricant. Fill to proper level.
2. Improper type lubricant. Replace with proper lubricant.
3. Excessive trash build-up around gearbox. Remove trash.
Blade is scalping ground. 1. Mower too low. Raise mower - reset tailwheel and
3-pt. control stop.
2. Field is ridged. Cut field at a different angle.
3. Field is too wet. Stop and wait until it is drier.
PTO contacts cutter front Raising mower too high or incorrect Adjust top link or tractor lift stops.
frame when raised. adjustment of tractor top link. (See attachment instructions.)
Mower moves from side Loose tractor sway chains or bars, Adjust sway chains, bars, or
to side when cutting. or sway blocks improperly installed. sway blocks.
Mower will not cut. Shear bolt sheared. Install new shear bolt.
(Shear bolt drive only)
Mower will not cut Slip clutch slipping. Adjust slip clutch according to
all the time. (Slip instructions.
clutch drive only)
Blade bolts come 1. Bolts not tightened. Tighten bolts to 350 ft./lb.
loose.
2. Bolt hole elongated or oversized. Replace blade carrier.
3. Blade bolt threads are worn or Replace blade bolt, lockwasher,
damaged. and nut.
Material discharges from 2. Grass wet. Allow grass to dry before mowing.
mower unevenly; bunches Slow ground speed of tractor but
of material along swath. keep engine running at full PTO
(Continued) rpm. Cutting lower will help.
3. Rear of cutter too low, trapping Adjust mower height and attitude.
material under mower. (See instructions.)