Worksaver FM 560 - Manual (Page 30)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
The mower discharge deflectors, belt guards, driveline and gearbox shields should be used and maintained in
good working condition. They should be inspected carefully at least daily. Missing, broken or worn items must
be replaced at once and before operating mower to reduce the possibility of injury from thrown objects or
entanglement.
Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when transporting on hillside, over rough ground and
when operating close to ditches or fences. Be careful when turning sharp corners.
Reduce speed on slopes and sharp turns to minimize tipping or loss of control. Be careful when changing
directions on slopes. Do not start or stop suddenly on slopes. Avoid operation on steep slopes.
When using a unit, a minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight must be on tractor front wheels. Without
this weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal injury or death. The weight may be attained with a front end
loader, front wheel weights, ballast in tires of front tractor weights. When attaining a minimum 20% of tractor
and equipment weight on the front wheels, you must not exceed the ROPS weight certification. Weigh the trac-
tor and equipment. Do not guess or estimate!
Inspect the entire machine periodically as indicated in the Maintenance Section of this manual. Look for loose
fasteners, worn or broken parts, pinched hydraulic hoses, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all pins have
cotter pins and washers. Serious injury may occur from not maintaining this machine in good working order.
Stay alert for holes, rocks, stumps and roots in the terrain and other hidden hazards. Keep away from
drop-offs.
In extremely uneven terrain, tractor rear wheel weights, front tractor weights, and/or tire ballast should be used
to improve stability.
Be careful when operating tractor and mower on uneven ground to avoid upsetting.
Pass diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to prevent “hanging up” tractor and cutter. Practice
will improve your skills in maneuvering rough terrain.
Avoid sudden starts and stops while traveling up or downhill.
Always cut down slopes; never across the face. Avoid operation on steep slopes. Slow down on sharp turns
and slopes to prevent tipping and/or loss of control.
OPERATIONAL SAFETY (continued)
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT
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 bolt
(Item 4)
4. Tighten adjustment bolt (Item 4) until the belt deflec-
tion along the front side of the belts (Items 5 & 6) is 3 /
4
”
when approximately 10 pounds of pressure is applied
to the center of the belt length.
5. Do not overtighten belts!
6. Tighten jam nut (Item 3) and nuts (Item 1) on gearbox
slide plate.
DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION
1. Shut off mower and tractor.
2. Remove drive belt shield fasteners and belt shields.
3. Loosen gearbox slide plate bolts and gearbox adjust-
ment bolt. See figure 14.
4. Slide gearbox to its forward most position
5. Slide belts under the gearbox sheave (Item 7) and
over the center spindle sheave (Item 8).
6. Make sure that right hand belt (Item 5) is in the lower
groove of the gearbox sheave and that the left hand
belt (Item 6) is in the upper groove.
7. Slide the gearbox back to the full rear position and
adjust according to the belt adjustment procedure
described above.
Figure 14 BLADE INSTALLATION
Install washer and lock washer on blade bolt, insert bolt
into blade and bolt into the spindle shaft. Note: Always
wear heavy leather gloves while tightening blade bolts.
Blade bolt has left hand threads and it should be tight-
ened to 85 ft. lb. torque. See figure 13.
TORQUE BLADE BOLT
(LEFT HAND THREADS) TO 85 FT./LBS.
Figure 13
✔ Keep children away from danger all day, every day.
✔ Equip tractors with roll-over protection (ROPS) and keep all machinery
guards in place.
✔ Please work, drive, play, and live each day with care and concern for
your safety and that of your family and fellow citizens.