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Worksaver EM/2 60, EM/2 72 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: 3 PT. REAR FINISHING MOWER

Summary of EM/2 60, EM/2 72

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    Owner’s manual model no’s em/2 60 em/2 72 caution for safe operation read rules and instructions carefully sino leeingles, pida ayuda a aiguien que si lo lea para que le traduzca las medidas de seguridad. Owner’s manual model no’s em/2 60 em/2 72 april 2000 fs-fm001-og fa r m s ta r p.O. Box 100 lit...

  • Page 2

    1 ta b l e o f c o n t e n t s checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 safety signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 instructions . . . . . . ...

  • Page 3

    2 d e l i v e ry c h e c k l i s t inspect the mower thoroughly after assembly to be cer- tain it is set up properly. The following checklist is a reminder of points to inspect. Check off each item as it is found satisfactory or after proper adjustment is made. H check operator's manual and familiar...

  • Page 4

    3 to the owner/operator/dealer all implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded opera- tor who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its ...

  • Page 5

    4 37 em/2 60 & em/2 72 p t o pa rts list s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s (continued) safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of equipment. Designers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However, every year many acciden...

  • Page 6

    36 5 em/2 60 & em/2 72 p t o pa rt s d r aw i n g s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s (continued) keep safety signs clean and legible at all times. Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign. Safety...

  • Page 7

    6 35 em/2 60 & em/2 72 g e a r b o x pa rts list s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s (continued) safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to pro- vide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator. Know your contr...

  • Page 8

    34 7 em/2 60 & em/2 72 g e a r b o x pa rt s d r aw i n g s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s (continued) never operate the tractor and mower until you have read and completely understand this manual, the tractor operator’s manual, and each of the safety messages found on the safety signs on the tra...

  • Page 9

    8 33 s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s (continued) mower operating power is supplied from tractor pto. Refer to your tractor manual for pto engagement and disengagement instructions. Always operate the tractor pto in the 540 rpm speed selection. Do not over speed! Know how to stop tractor and mowe...

  • Page 10

    32 9 em/2 60 & em/2 72 pa rt s d r aw i n g s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s (continued) 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 yourself under equipment until it is bloc...

  • Page 11

    10 31 s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s (continued) stop mower and tractor immediately upon striking an obstruction. Turn engine off, remove key, inspect and repair any damage before resuming operation. The mower discharge deflectors, belt guards, driveline and gearbox shields should be used and m...

  • Page 12: Table of Contents

    30 11 s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s (continued) 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...

  • Page 13

    12 29 s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s (continued) good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. 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 a...

  • Page 14

    28 13 m a i n t e n a n c e i n s t r u c t i o n s (continued) 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 dra...

  • Page 15

    14 27 m a i n t e n a n c e i n s t r u c t i o n s (continued) s a f e t y s i g n l o c at i o n drive belt a d j u s t m e n t 1. Shut off mower and tractor. 2. Loosen all four nuts (item 1) on the gearbox slide plate (item 2). See figure 14. 3. Loosen jam nut (item 3) on the tension adjustment b...

  • Page 16: Danger

    26 15 m a i n t e n a n c e i n s t r u c t i o n s (continued) s a f e t y s i g n s w a r n i n g ! When attaching the driveline yoke to the tractor pto shaft, it is important that the spring activated locking collar turns freely and that the locking pin is seated on the pto shaft groove. A loose ...

  • Page 17: Warning

    16 25 s a f e t y s i g n s m a i n t e n a n c e i n s t r u c t i o n s w a r n i n g ! Always disengage the tractor pto before raising the mower for transport or making adjustments. L u b r i c at i o n do not let excess grease collect on or around parts, par- ticularly when operating in sandy ar...

  • Page 18

    24 17 driveline safety signs t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g (continued) p r o b l e m p o s s i b l e c a u s e s o l u t i o n belt slippage mower is overloading, grass is too slow tractor’s ground speed but tall or heavy maintain 540 rpm pto speed. Cut grass twice. Raise the mower for the first pas...

  • Page 19

    18 23 t r a c t o r r e q u i r e m e n t s a n d p r e pa r at i o n the models em/2 60 and em/2 72 finishing mowers are designed for light duty cutting such as lawn main- tenance with a category i, 3 pt. Hitch and with a 540 rpm pto. These mowers are not designed for tractors over 40 horsepower. T...

  • Page 20

    22 19 a s s e m b ly i n s t r u c t i o n s the mower will attach to most tractors with a category i, 3 pt. Hitch system and a 540 rpm pto. Do not exceed horsepower recommendations. D a n g e r ! Operating with pto speed over 540 rpm can cause excessive vibration and mower failure, which can result...

  • Page 21

    20 21 o p e r ation i n s t r u c t i o n s (continued) c u t t i n g h e i g h t a d j u s t m e n t important: avoid very low cutting heights.Striking the ground with the blades gives the most damaging shock loads a mower can encounter and will cause damage to it and the driveline. 1. Using the tr...

  • Page 22

    20 21 o p e r ation i n s t r u c t i o n s (continued) c u t t i n g h e i g h t a d j u s t m e n t important: avoid very low cutting heights.Striking the ground with the blades gives the most damaging shock loads a mower can encounter and will cause damage to it and the driveline. 1. Using the tr...

  • Page 23

    22 19 a s s e m b ly i n s t r u c t i o n s the mower will attach to most tractors with a category i, 3 pt. Hitch system and a 540 rpm pto. Do not exceed horsepower recommendations. D a n g e r ! Operating with pto speed over 540 rpm can cause excessive vibration and mower failure, which can result...

  • Page 24

    18 23 t r a c t o r r e q u i r e m e n t s a n d p r e pa r at i o n the models em/2 60 and em/2 72 finishing mowers are designed for light duty cutting such as lawn main- tenance with a category i, 3 pt. Hitch and with a 540 rpm pto. These mowers are not designed for tractors over 40 horsepower. T...

  • Page 25

    24 17 driveline safety signs t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g (continued) p r o b l e m p o s s i b l e c a u s e s o l u t i o n belt slippage mower is overloading, grass is too slow tractor’s ground speed but tall or heavy maintain 540 rpm pto speed. Cut grass twice. Raise the mower for the first pas...

  • Page 26: Warning

    16 25 s a f e t y s i g n s m a i n t e n a n c e i n s t r u c t i o n s w a r n i n g ! Always disengage the tractor pto before raising the mower for transport or making adjustments. L u b r i c at i o n do not let excess grease collect on or around parts, par- ticularly when operating in sandy ar...

  • Page 27: Danger

    26 15 m a i n t e n a n c e i n s t r u c t i o n s (continued) s a f e t y s i g n s w a r n i n g ! When attaching the driveline yoke to the tractor pto shaft, it is important that the spring activated locking collar turns freely and that the locking pin is seated on the pto shaft groove. A loose ...

  • Page 28

    14 27 m a i n t e n a n c e i n s t r u c t i o n s (continued) s a f e t y s i g n l o c at i o n drive belt a d j u s t m e n t 1. Shut off mower and tractor. 2. Loosen all four nuts (item 1) on the gearbox slide plate (item 2). See figure 14. 3. Loosen jam nut (item 3) on the tension adjustment b...

  • Page 29

    28 13 m a i n t e n a n c e i n s t r u c t i o n s (continued) 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 dra...

  • Page 30

    12 29 s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s (continued) good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. 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 a...

  • Page 31: Table of Contents

    30 11 s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s (continued) 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...

  • Page 32

    10 31 s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s (continued) stop mower and tractor immediately upon striking an obstruction. Turn engine off, remove key, inspect and repair any damage before resuming operation. The mower discharge deflectors, belt guards, driveline and gearbox shields should be used and m...

  • Page 33

    32 9 em/2 60 & em/2 72 pa rt s d r aw i n g s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s (continued) 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 yourself under equipment until it is bloc...

  • Page 34

    8 33 s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s (continued) mower operating power is supplied from tractor pto. Refer to your tractor manual for pto engagement and disengagement instructions. Always operate the tractor pto in the 540 rpm speed selection. Do not over speed! Know how to stop tractor and mowe...

  • Page 35

    34 7 em/2 60 & em/2 72 g e a r b o x pa rt s d r aw i n g s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s (continued) never operate the tractor and mower until you have read and completely understand this manual, the tractor operator’s manual, and each of the safety messages found on the safety signs on the tra...

  • Page 36

    6 35 em/2 60 & em/2 72 g e a r b o x pa rts list s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s (continued) safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to pro- vide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator. Know your contr...

  • Page 37

    36 5 em/2 60 & em/2 72 p t o pa rt s d r aw i n g s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s (continued) keep safety signs clean and legible at all times. Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign. Safety...

  • Page 38

    4 37 em/2 60 & em/2 72 p t o pa rts list s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s (continued) safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of equipment. Designers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However, every year many acciden...

  • Page 39

    3 to the owner/operator/dealer all implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded opera- tor who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its ...

  • Page 40

    2 d e l i v e ry c h e c k l i s t inspect the mower thoroughly after assembly to be cer- tain it is set up properly. The following checklist is a reminder of points to inspect. Check off each item as it is found satisfactory or after proper adjustment is made. H check operator's manual and familiar...

  • Page 41

    1 ta b l e o f c o n t e n t s checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 safety signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 instructions . . . . . . ...

  • Page 42: Model No’S

    Owner’s manual model no’s em/2 60 em/2 72 caution for safe operation read rules and instructions carefully sino leeingles, pida ayuda a aiguien que si lo lea para que le traduzca las medidas de seguridad. Owner’s manual model no’s em/2 60 em/2 72 april 2000 ws-fm001-og w o r k s a v e r , i n c . P....