Worksaver FM 560 - Manual (Page 28)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(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 at hand.
Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate the engine of the towing vehicle in a closed building.
The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
Before working on this machine, drive to a level area, disengage the PTO, lower implement (or if working
underneath, raise and block securely), shut off the engine, set the brakes, and remove the ignition keys.
Be certain all moving parts on attachments have come to a complete stop before attempting to perform
maintenance.
Never work under equipment unless it is blocked securely. Never depend on hydraulic system to keep imple-
ment in raised position.
Always use personal protection devices such as eye, hand and hearing protectors, when performing any
service or maintenance.
Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service, or maintenance.
Frequently check mower blades. They should be sharp, free of nicks and cracks and securely fastened.
Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws and check that all cotter pins are properly installed to ensure unit
is in a safe condition.
When completing a maintenance or service function, make sure all safety shields and devices are installed
before placing unit in service.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
Always disengage the tractor PTO before raising the
mower for transport or making adjustments.
LUBRICATION
Do not let excess grease collect on or around parts, par-
ticularly when operating in sandy areas. The illustration
below and on the next pages, show the location of all the
lubrication fittings.
Use an SAE multi-purpose, lithium type grease for all
the locations shown on figure 7. Be sure to clean the
grease fittings before applying any grease. Daily lubrica-
tion of the driveline U-joints is necessary. Failure to main-
tain proper lubrication will result in premature wear and
damage to the U-joints, gearbox and/or driveline.
Note:
1. It is recommended that the test plug be removed after
every 8-10 hours of operation, and oil added to the
proper fill level if required.
2. Do not overfill the gearbox with oil. This will result in
pressure build up inside the unit, which can cause the
oil seals to leak.
3. If the gearbox suddenly starts making an unusual
noise, stop at once, check for oil leaks and refill it as
required.
GEARBOX LUBRICATION
The gearbox must be filled with SAE 90 EP oil before
operating.
To fill gearbox to the correct operating level:
1. Place the mower on an even and leveled surface.
2. Remove filler and test level plug (see figure 8 for
location of plugs).
3. Add oil through the filler plug until it starts running out
of the test plug. (Pour oil slowly to make sure that the
lower portion of the gearbox housing has been filled)
4. Screw the test and filler plugs back in their correspon-
ding places.
It is recommended that the oil level plug be removed
after every 8-10 hours of operation and oil added until it
runs out of the test plug hole. The filler plug hole and test
plug hole are both located on the back of side of the
gearbox.
GAUGE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES
The gauge wheels are equipped with bearings which
require grease regularly. Grease fittings are provided in
the gauge wheel pivot. It is recommended that these be
lubricated after every 8 hours of operation. See figure 9.
Figure 7
Lubrication fitting location
Item Description Frequency*
1 Gauge wheel pivots Every 8 hours or daily
2 Blade spindle Every 8 hours or daily
N/S U-joints Every 8 hours or daily
* Lubrication intervals shown are for mowers operating
under normal conditions. Severe or unusual conditions
may require more frequent lubrication.
Before operating the mower, make sure that it is
properly lubricated and thoroughly inspected. Only a
minimum of time and effort is required to regularly
lubricate and maintain it. Following a regular program will
provide long life and trouble free operation.
Figure 8
Figure 9