John Deere FM2112 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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 to
conform to the tractor drawbar height. It may also be turned over for an additional 3
positions (see fig. 6). This is an important feature that permits the leveling of the
Flex frame. Be sure the pin you use can securely attach the mower to the tractor
drawbar
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. Turn off the tractor engine. Secure the frame hitch to the tractor drawbar
with the pin. Failure to ensure a secure coupling of the implement to the tractor
can cause injury and damage to the implement or tractor.
3. Lower jack stand until the weight of the mower is on the tractor drawbar. Turn the
jack stand 90 degrees and pin into a horizontal position. For further safety, the jack
stand may also be removed and mounted on the storage area on the tongue.
4. Hook the hydraulic hose to the tractor remote port. Engage the tractor hydraulics to
raise all three mowers. Never use hydraulics without the restrictors installed. Do
not stand or allow anyone to stand under any of the three mowers while
continuing the following instructions.
5. Lower the three mowers
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6. Install the Constant Velocity driveline, only after ensuring it is the proper length
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. The
CV end of the driveline is mounted on the tractor PTO.
OPERATION 19 FRONTIER
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LEX WING GROOMING MOWERS OPERATORS MANUAL
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See Section 3.07 - Constant Velocity Driveline.
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See Raising the Mower Decks and the Automatic Lock Up System in Section 3.09.
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Optional equipment includes a floating hitch for undulating terrain (see fig. 7).
Fig. 6
Tongue height
may be adjusted
in 6 different
positions to
ensure a level
frame on any
tractor drawbar.