John Deere FM2017 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
5. Re-measure as described in step 2. Straighten out the tractor and measure the two
driveline halves to be sure that there is a minimum of 4”-6” shaft overlap to prevent
the driveline from separating during normal operation.
3.08 - Hydraulic Lift System
Standard single action lift cylinders are used on the Flex frame. They come with in-line
restrictors to prevent a sudden drop if the hydraulics fail.
DANGER: Never use hydraulics without the restrictors installed.
For correct operation, the lift cylinders for all three mowers must be completely
extended and relieved of pressure. This is done by assuring the tractor hydraulic remote
system is in the float position. See your tractor operator’s manual for correct procedure
on how to operate single action hydraulic cylinders and most importantly on how to hold
the tractor remote supply in “Float”. The “Float” setting is critical for the proper
function of the Flex mower. Both wing mowers and rear mower must have free up and
down movement for correct operation on uneven terrain.
3.09 - Frame Adjustments
The complex frame carrier consists of three main parts; the drawbar, the center frame
which supports the two side wing mowers and the rear axle where the rear mower is
OPERATION 21 FRONTIER
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LEX WING GROOMING MOWERS OPERATORS MANUAL
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Fig. 8
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1. holes provided to increase
or decrease mower overlap
2. pivot pin
3. stamped plate