Worksaver FM 560 - Manual (Page 27)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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 respon-
sibility 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.
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
TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
Gearbox noisy. 1. Worn bearings. Replace bearing.
2. Low oil in gearbox. Check level and add oil.
3. Improper gearbox lubricant. Replace with proper lubricant.
Gearbox leaking. 1. Damaged oil seal. Replace seal.
2. Bolts loose. Tighten bolts.
3. Gasket damaged. Replace gasket.
4. Oil seal installed wrong. Replace seal.
5. Oil seal not sealing in the Replace seal or use a sealant
housing. on outside diameter of seal.
6. Oil level too high. Drain oil to proper level.
7. Hole in gearbox. Replace gearbox.
8. Shaft rough in oil seal area. Replace or repair shaft.
9. Bent shaft. Replace oil seal and shaft.
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.
PTO driveline failure. 1. Driveline has not been properly Replace driveline worn parts.
lubricated.
2. Engaging tractor PTO with engine Replace driveline damaged parts.
at high rpm. Always engage PTO with engine at
low rpm.
3. PTO is hitting swinging drawbar Remove drawbar or swing to one
on tractor. side.
4. PTO contacts mower deck. Raising too high or incorrect
adjustment of tractor top link.
Adjust top link or tractor lift stops.
Tractor stalls. 1. Advancing into grass too rapidly. Reduce forward travel speed.
2. Hitting ground. Raise mower and adjust gauge
wheels.
3. PTO rpm too low. Operate PTO at 540 rpm.
4. Grass too tall and heavy. Make two passes. Raise for first
pass and lower for next pass.