John Deere FM2117 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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 careful
when turning sharp corners.
20.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.
21.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 or 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 tractor and equipment. Do not guess or estimate!
22.Inspect the entire machine periodically
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. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken
parts, and leaky or loose fittings.
23.Use only the driveline supplied with the mower. Do not use it if it is missing any
shield or safety protection.
24.Pass diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to prevent “hanging up”
tractor and mower.
25.Avoid sudden starts and stops while traveling up or downhill.
26.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.
3.02 - Setup and Assembly Instructions
Notice to dealer: Pre-delivery setup and service including lubrication is the
responsibility of the authorized dealer. It is up to him to assure that the machine is in
perfect condition and ready to be used. It is his responsibility to ensure that the
customer is aware of all safety aspects and operational procedures for the mower. He
must also fill out the Pre-Delivery Checklist
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prior to delivering the mower.
At times, due to loading restraints the mower is shipped either with the three decks
separate from the frame or fully assembled but with the transport tires and the
telescopic wing arms retracted. It is the dealer’s responsibility to extend transport
tires and telescopic wing arms to proper operating width and to ensure final
assembly of the mower.
CAUTION: Stand clear of bands when cutting as they could be under sufficient
tension to cause them to fly loose. Take care in removing bands and wire, they
often have extremely sharp edges and cut very easily.
To hook the three mowers to the central frame, do the following:
1. Position the decks complete with hitches (see #8, fig. 3) near the telescopic wing
arms (see #1, fig. 3) which are bolted into the lift arms.
OPERATION 13 FRONTIER
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LEX WING GROOMING MOWERS OPERATORS MANUAL
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See Chapter 7 - Pre-Delivery Checklist.
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See Chapter 4 - Maintenance.