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Anti-scalping rollers come standard on each deck for uneven ground contours. The
roller rides the nose of the mower deck over a mound to help keep the nose from
bulldozing or the blade from scalping the ground. The roller is extremely helpful when
mowing particularly low.
3.05 - Pre-Operational Check
IMPORTANT: Check each of the following, carefully, prior to engaging the equipment:
1. The spindle bearings have been greased.
2. The belts for proper tension.
3. The oil in the gearboxes.
4. The drivelines cross and bearings have been greased.
5. All wheels are fully greased.
6. All grease points on Flex frame have been greased
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7. No wrappings or foreign objects are around the blades, belts or drivelines.
8. The blades are properly installed and the blade bolts properly torqued
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9. All hardware is tight.
10.The tractor, to ensure correct direction of PTO and rpm speed.
11.All safety shields and guards are in place and tightly attached.
12.No people or animals are in the work area.
13.The Flex frame is level to ensure its full floating capability.
DANGER: Stay clear of rotating driveline. Entanglement in rotating driveline can
cause serious injury. Disengage PTO, engage parking brake or place
transmission in “Park”, shut off the tractor and remove the key before working
around hitch, attaching or detaching driveline, making adjustments, servicing or
cleaning the machine.
3.06 - Attaching to the Tractor
The Flex Wing grooming mowers may be used on any 540 rpm tractor with a drawbar
hitch and horsepower ranging from 35 to 80
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CAUTION: Check the tractor PTO rpm to ensure it is set at 540 rpm and turns
clockwise.
Always ensure that the tractor tire pressure is correct according to the tractor
operator’s manual.
OPERATION 18 FRONTIER
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LEX WING GROOMING MOWERS OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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See Table 2, page 42.
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See Table 1, page 42.
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See Section 4.02 - Service.