John Deere GM3060 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
4 Introduction
5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 2/16/2009)
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL GM3054 GM3060 GM3072
3-Point Hitch Limited Cat. 1 Cat. 1 Cat. 1
Cutting Width 54" 60" 72"
Cutting Height Range 1" - 4-1/2" 1" - 4-1/2" 1" - 4-1/2"
Operating Weight with
Chain Shielding 417 lbs. 521 lbs. 624 lbs.
Blade Speed (feet per minute) 16,200 18,000 18,100
Blade Spindles 3 3 3
Number of Blades 3 3 3
Universal Drive Series ASAE Cat. 3 ASAE Cat. 3 ASAE Cat. 3
Implement Code for Tractor Ballast 25.4 31.7 38.0
Caster Wheels 3.5 x 4 x 10 3.5 x 4 x 10 3.5 x 4 x 10
Tractor PTO Speed RPM 540 540 540
Recommended Maximum
Tractor Horsepower 15-25 25-35 25-35
Mower Frame Thickness 10 GA 8 GA 8 GA
GENERAL INFORMATION
Some illustrations in this manual show the
equipment with safety shields removed to provide
a better view. This equipment should never be
operated with any necessary safety shielding
removed.
The purpose of this manual is to assist you in operating
and maintaining your mower. Read it carefully. It fur-
nishes information and instructions that will help you
achieve years of dependable performance. These
instructions have been compiled from extensive field
experience and engineering data. Some information
may be general in nature, due to unknown and varying
operating conditions. However, through experience
and these instructions, you should be able to develop
procedures suitable to your particular situation.
The illustrations and data used in this manual were cur-
rent at the time of printing. However, due to possible
inline production changes, your machine may vary
slightly in detail. We reserve the right to redesign and
change the machines as may be necessary without
notification.
Throughout this manual, references are made to right
and left directions. These are determined by standing
behind the tractor facing the direction of forward travel.