Blue Rhino FC-0007 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
OPERATION
SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-35
© 2005 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
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ift-Type Mower - To disconnect the mower, first
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xtend the tractor 3-point hitch top link to remove
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ension on the top link hitch pin. When the pin is
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oose and easy to rotate, remove the pin from the
m
ower. Next remove both lower hitch pins.
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ull-Type Mower - To disconnect the mower, first
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elieve hydraulic pressure by moving the control
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ever back and forth several times. Lower the
p
arking jack and raise the mower until the tongue
c
levis in no longer resting on the tractor drawbar
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nd is supported solely by the jack. Make sure that
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he jack foot is securely resting at ground level or
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upported by a block. Then remove the hitch bolt,
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ocknut, and washers. If a hydraulic cylinder was
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sed, remove its hose end from the tractor port and
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ecure it to the mower to prevent contact with dirt.
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fter disconnecting the 3 lift points, remove the
m
ower driveline from the tractor PTO shaft. Lay the
d
riveline down carefully to avoid damaging the
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riveline or its shield. Do not let the driveline fall
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nto mud or dirt, which can contaminate the bearing
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nd shorten the life of the driveline. OPS-R-0031_A