Page 2 - SAFETY; Signal Words; YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
SAFETY Take note! This safety alert symbol found throughout this manual is used to call yourattention to instructions involving your personal safety and the safety of others. Failure tofollow these instructions can result in injury or death. Signal Words Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARN...
Page 3 - INDEX
46 7 - PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST 45 6 - TROUBLESHOOTING 44 5.03 - Suggested Spare Parts 43 5.02 - Blade Spindle 43 5.01 - Gearbox 43 5 - REPAIR PROCEDURES 41 4.08 - Storage 40 4.07 - Transport 39 4.06 - Drivelines and Center Gearbox Timing 38 4.05 - Belt Replacement 36 4.04 - Belt Tension 34 4.03 - Bla...
Page 4 - - GENERAL INFORMATION
1 - GENERAL INFORMATION Thank you and congratulations for having chosen our implement. Your new Flex Winggrooming mower is a technologically advanced machine constructed of high quality,sturdy components that will fulfill your working expectations. Read this manual carefully.It will instruct you on ...
Page 6 - - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; safety signs
2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety is the primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products.Unfortunately our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a singlecareless act of an operator.In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accidentpreventi...
Page 8 - right side
Fig. 2 - Safety decals, main frame; replace immediately if damaged. S AFETY P RECAUTIONS 8 FRONTIER F LEX W ING G ROOMING M OWERS O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL right side left side 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 8 8 7 1 3 3 2 2 4 5 6 Yellow reflective decal Red reflective decal
Page 13 - It is the dealer’s responsibility to extend transport
19. Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when transporting on hillside, over rough ground and when operating close to ditches or fences. Be carefulwhen turning sharp corners. 20. Reduce speed on slopes and sharp turns to minimize tipping or loss of control. Be careful when changing dir...
Page 15 - Photo A
3.03 - Light Kit Installation The light kit comes standard and contains two lights, two brackets and wiring harness. To install the light kit do the following:1. Attach the light fixtures to the bracket using the supplied bolts M6x25 and nuts M6. Note: Be sure to route the wires through the large ho...
Page 17 - Placing spacers between the wheel arm and the wheel yoke; The cutting height is
3.04 - Cutting Height Adjustment WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from moving blades.Be sure the tractor engine is off, parking brake is locked, and key is removedbefore making any adjustments.Never rely on the hydraulic system to hold the weight of the raised mowers.Never walk or work under the ra...
Page 19 - To attach the mower to the tractor do the following:; . This is an important feature that permits the leveling of the; Turn off the tractor engine.; Secure the frame hitch to the tractor drawbar; can cause injury and damage to the implement or tractor.; raise all three mowers.; Never use hydraulics without the restrictors installed.; Lower the three mowers; CV; end of the driveline is mounted on the tractor; PTO
To attach the mower to the tractor do the following: 1. Remove transport brace if it is installed.2. Back the tractor up to the mower in order to slip the tractor drawbar hitch into the adjustable hitch bracket. The hitch bracket is adjustable in 3 different positions toconform to the tractor drawba...
Page 20 - . It is very important to feather in the; DANGER: Never engage the; until all three mowers are in the down position; We recommend the following method for
7. Check the frame to ensure it is level 9 . 8. Engage the tractor PTO . It is very important to feather in the PTO . DANGER: Never engage the PTO until all three mowers are in the down position and resting on the ground. Never raise the mowers until all three deck bladeshave come to a complete stop...
Page 21 - DANGER: Never use hydraulics without the restrictors installed.
The following are instructions to prevent the possibility of bottoming out the drivelineand causing damage to the tractor or the mower:1. Separate the two driveline halves. Connect the half with the CV joint to the tractor PTO and the other half to the mower input shaft. 2. Hook the tractor to the m...
Page 22 - Telescopic Arms; . You may choose to drill holes for additional adjustment; Important: Always check; length when adjusting the deck overlap.; holes provided to increase
cutting width of the machine. The free floating concept is indispensable when cuttingwith gang mowers. The three units are connected to the frame by a double pivot setup. The first pivot pointis at the overlapping pipes of the frame itself and the second in the telescopic armattaching the mowers to ...
Page 23 - The arrow shows the pin centered
the mower floats over the ground, the slots allow it to follow the ground contour withoutinterference (see fig. 9) . It is best to make leveling adjustments with the tractor and mower on flat ground. Lowerall three mowing decks ensuring the hydraulic pressure from the tractor is completelyreleased. ...
Page 24 - Raising the Mower Decks and the Automatic Lock Up System; To lock the mower decks into a secure position, do the following
the rear position is up then the tractor hitch point is too low. If the front position is up andthe rear position is down then the tractor hitch point is too high. Before beginning work, ensure that all decks are level. Ensure the mower is adjusted byusing one of the six positions available (see fig...
Page 26 - CAUTION: Do not operate this mower at a; speed or direction of rotation other; The two front wheels of the rear
and/or cross and bearings and can create a situation which endangers theoperator or bystanders. Before engaging the Flex mower, ensure that all twelve mower tires are firmly on theground. The two front wheels of the rear mower are locked into a non-swiveling positionto prevent sliding of the mower w...
Page 27 - before starting; Checking that the; shield, belt shields and all other shielding are on the; The mowing speed depends on ground conditions, tractor
6. Checking the condition of the blades. Worn or damaged blades should be changed before starting 13 . 7. Checking to ensure that the cutting edge is the leading edge of the blade. 8. Checking that there is no wire, weed, grass or other material wrapped around blades. 9. Checking to see if front wei...
Page 28 - mulching kit; , you need to reduce your
In order to obtain the best cut possible, always keep the tractor to 540 rpm. Whenincreasing or decreasing mowing ground speed, always use gear selection, not enginespeed. This will maintain the constant maximum blade speed necessary for a clean cut. The mulching kit is an option available for our m...
Page 30 - ditch or stream bank.
8. Watch for holes, roots or other hidden objects. Do not use near the edge of a gully, ditch or stream bank. Anti-scalping rollers are mounted on each deck for uneven ground contours. Theroller rides the nose of the mower over a mound to help keep the nose frombulldozing or the blades from scalping...
Page 32 - SAE; Lubricate drivelines, wheel yokes and frame pivot points:
13. When disconnecting hydraulic lines, shut off hydraulic supply and relieve all hydraulic pressure. 14. Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper equipment and experience to do the job. 15. Inflating or servicing tires can be dangerous. Whenever possible, trained personnel should b...
Page 33 - Table 1; Grease points on
2. Gearbox oil level: Check gearboxes’ oil level, it should be between ½ and 2 / 3 full. If needed add either SAE 90 wt. or SAE 140 wt. gear oil. Every 25 hours:Check hardware tightness; mower vibration can loosen bolts 17 . Check tightness of the hardware periodically, using Table 1 as a guide. Eve...
Page 34 - or at least once a year:; Lubrication of the spindle shafts easily; accessible from the top of the deck.
2. Check belt tension 18 . 3. Grease the main drive shaft carrier bearing (see #1, fig. 15) . Every 250 hours or at least once a year: Hand pack with fresh grease the main carrier wheel bearings on the Flex frame (see #4 and #7, fig. 15) . 4.03 - Blade Maintenance WARNING: To avoid possible injury a...
Page 35 - direction when viewed from the bottom of; cutting edge close to ground
In order for the mower to work properly, and to always obtain a precision cut with lowerHP requirements thus keeping cost down, proper blade maintenance is important.Blades must be kept sharp, at their original length and corners maintained. A blademust be replaced if, due to wear or damage, its ori...
Page 36 - The cutting edge should be between; Belt tension control; Check the belt tension
Using non original parts can effect the quality of cut and may also cause damageto the mower. DANGER: Proper torque must be used when tightening the blade retaining bolt. Ifthese safety precautions are not followed, the blade could come off duringoperation and be thrown hundreds of feet from the mow...
Page 37 - Belt tension adjustment; To adjust the tension do the following; The belt deflection should be; gearbox support plate
Belt tension adjustment To adjust the tension do the following (see fig. 21) : 1. Remove belt shields. Clean foreign material from the mower deck and belt area.2. Loosen the four nuts holding the gearbox support plate to the central plate.3. Loosen the two blocking nuts on the adjustment bolt.4. Tur...
Page 39 - - Drivelines and Center Gearbox Timing; and the other half to the mower gearbox.; slowly; with the hydraulics to the transport position. Hold the half
4.06 - Drivelines and Center Gearbox Timing DANGER: Only use the original drivelines supplied with this mower and alwayswith the safety shielding in place. Carefully read and file away the drivelineoperator’s manual supplied by the manufacturer. The following does notsubstitute the information found...
Page 40 - Be sure the
6. Reassemble the driveline halves. Raise and lower mowers again slowly to be sure drivelines do not bottom out in the shortest position. 7. Install both driveline safety chains. If for any reason, such as when lubricating driveline sections, the wing unitdrivelines are detached from the main center...
Page 41 - shut off the engine and remove the ignition key. Store; start of the next season.
4.08 - Storage CAUTION: Following operation, or when unhooking, stop the tractor, set thebrakes, disengage the PTO, shut off the engine and remove the ignition key. Store the unit in an area away from human activity. Do not permit children to play on oraround the stored unit. Make sure all parked ma...
Page 42 - TABLE 1 - TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS; Grade 8; TABLE 2 - FLEX WING GROOMING MOWER - TECHNICAL FEATURES
TABLE 1 - TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS When using lock washers with nuts, increase torque values by 5%. 3557 4823 2194 2974 978 1326 12 1-1/2” 2607 3535 1830 2482 1131 1534 4 M36 3161 4286 1949 2643 869 1179 6 1-1/2” 1659 2250 1180 1600 738 1000 2 M30 2712 3677 1673 2268 746 1011 12 1-3/8” 1499 2033 1047 1...
Page 43 - - REPAIR PROCEDURES; The following
5 - REPAIR PROCEDURES CAUTION: All repair procedures must be done by authorized dealerships. It is notrecommended that untrained individuals perform any repair work. The following operations are detailed for qualified personnel only. 5.01 - Gearbox To remove the gearbox from decks do the following: ...
Page 45 - pass cut to; SOLUTION
6 - TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Be sure tractor engine is off, parking brake is locked, and key isremoved before making any adjustments. Increase ground speed.Increase tractor rpm, check engineand PTO speeds. Ground speed too slow.Tractor rpm too low. Cut grasswindrows. Allow grass to dry.Maintain engi...
Page 47 - Use only original spare parts
Use only original spare parts All rights reserved. It is unlawful to copy, reprint or use any of the information or details in this manualwithout the expressed written permission of the Company. Technical information provided in thismanual is approximate, the Company reserves the right to modify or ...
