Farm King FK301 Operator And Parts Manual - page 12
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• Check blades to see if they are damaged. Sharpen or replace blades if necessary.
• Check that blade bolts are tight.
• Clear the working area of foreign objects and check that all bystanders are standing clear
before starting.
• Start the tractor with the mower resting on the ground on all four wheels.
• Slowly engage the PTO and bring the speed up to 540 PTO rpm for cutting.
Field Operation
1. The mower works best on dry grass. Slower cutting speed and occasional cleaning may be
required on damp or wet grass.
2. The PTO must run at the full 540 PTO rpm for a good cut. Slowerspeedsor
doublecuttingcouldberequiredforveryhighgrass.
3. Use a higher blade setting for rough areas to prevent scalping of the surface.
4. Always cut counter-clockwise so grass clippings are thrown on the grass already cut.
This saves power and wear on the blades.
5. Sharpen blades if grass tears instead of cutting cleanly.
6. Slow down when cutting corners. Turning too sharply on corners can leave a small strip of
grass uncut.
Disconnecting from Tractor
1. Park on a firm level area and clean the mower.
2. Lower the mower until the load is off the hitch arms.
3. Disconnect the hitch arms and the PTO shaft.
4. Cover the mower for storage to prevent rust.
Rear Discharge Mower Chain Kit Assembly
1. With the narrow lip of the chain guard plate (#2) turned up,push an end link of a 3-link chain up
through the slot nearest the end of the guard plate. The chain rod (#3) slides through the chain
link along the top surface of the chain guard plate. Slide through each chain in order along the
entire guard plate. Slide a flat washer on each end of the rod. Hold the assembly in place with
a 1/8" x 1" cotter pin (#8) at both ends of the rod.
2. A 5/8" long spacer (#6) fits between the guard plate and the rear lip on the deck. These spacers
must be centered on the holes in the guard plate and the rear lip on the deck. With the spacers
in place, position the chain guard assembly under the lip on the deck. Clamp on assembly to
hold in place. Bolt guard plate assembly to the deck using 3/8" x 1-1/2" bolts, lock washers and
hex nut.
Operation - Finishing Mower