Farm King FK301 Operator And Parts Manual - page 10
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Assembly / Start-up - Finishing Mower
Assembly Instructions
Hitch Assembly Instructions
1. The hitch is assembled except for the two pivot bars (#70). Bolt one end of each pivot bar
between the welded brackets at the back of the deck using the bolts assembled in the mower.
2. Remove the 3/4" bolt (#64) at the top of the hitch weldment. Using the same bolt, assemble
with the pivot bars between the hitch weldment (#38).
Wheel Assembly Instructions
3. The wheel and tire assemblies (Side FM - #65, Rear FM - #67) are shipped in a separate carton.
Remove the wheel bolts (Side FM - #52, Rear FM - #55) from the four wheel yokes (Side FM -
#47, Rear FM - #54). Assemble the wheels using bolt and lock nut. Grease wheels and wheel
yokes before using for the first time.
Start-up
Machine Break-in
• The following items should be checked when the implement is used for the first time:
Before operating:
- Lubricate all grease points.
- Remove plug in gearbox, and fill with oil to plug level.
• After operating for 1/2 hour or after completing 1/2 acre (0.2 ha), stop the engine and set
the brake:
- Check all nuts, bolts, and other fasteners. Tighten to their specified torque level.
- Check that the blades are in good condition and bolted securely to the spindle.
- Check that the PTO driveline shield turns freely.
- Lubricate all grease points.
- Check the oil level in the gearbox. Add as required.
• After operating for 5 hours and after operating for 10 hours:
- Repeat the items above.
• After these initial checks, refer to the Maintenance section of this manual for regular
maintenance intervals.