Worksaver FM 560, FM 572 User Manual

CAUTION

THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO BEGIN ASSEMBLING THIS MACHINE

1. Select an area for assembly that is clean and free of any debris which might cause persons working on the assembly to trip.

2. Do not lift heavy parts or assemblies. Use crane, jack, tackle, fork trucks or other mechanical devices.

3. Preview the assembly instructions in your operator’s manual before proceeding further.

4. If the assembly instructions call for parts or assemblies to be blocked up, use only blocking material that is in good condition and is capable of handling the weight of the assembly to be blocked. Also insure that the blocking material is on a clean, dry surface.

5. Never put hands, or any part of body, under blocked up assemblies if at all possible.

6. After completing assembly, thoroughly inspect the machine to be sure that all nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings or any other fastened assemblies have been thoroughly tightened.

7. Before operating the machine, thoroughly read the operation section of your operator’s manual.

8. Before operating, read the maintenance section of your operator’s manual to be sure that any parts requiring lubrication, such as gearboxes, are full, to avoid any possible damage.

9. Before operating equipment – If you have any

questions regarding the proper assembly or operation, contact your dealer or representative.

OWNER’S/

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

MODEL NO’s

FM 560 FM 572

CAUTION

For Safe Operation

Read Rules And

Instructions Carefully

SINO LEEINGLES, PIDA AYUDA A AIGUIEN QUE SI LO LEA PARA QUE LE TRADUZCA LAS MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD.

3 PT. REAR

FINISHING MOWER

For Cat. I 3-Pt. Hitch Tractors up to 35 HP

Safety Instructions Assembly & Mounting Tractor Preparation Maintenance Operating Instructions Repair Parts

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHECKLISTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

SAFETY SIGNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

TO THE OWNER:

Read this manual before using your Finishing Mower. This manual is provided to give you the necessary operating and maintenance instructions for keeping your finishing mower in top operating condition. Please read this manual thoroughly. Understand what each control is for and how to use it. Observe all safety signs on the machine and noted throughout the manual for saf e operation of implement.Keep this manual handy for ready reference.

Like all mechanical products, it will require cleaning and upkeep. Lubr icate the Mower as specified. Use only genuine Worksaver service parts. Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet standards

required for safe and satisfactor y operation. Record the model and ser ial number of your Mower here:

Model:________________________________________ Serial Number:_______________________________

RETAIL CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY

It is the Retail Customer and/or Operator’s responsibility to read the Operator’s Manual, to operate, lubricate, maintain, and store the product in accordance with all instructions and safety procedures. Failure of the operator to read the Operator’s Manual is a misuse of this equipment.

It is the Retail Customer and/or Operator’s responsibility to inspect the product and to have any part(s) repaired or replaced when continued operation would cause damage or excessive wear to other parts or cause a safety hazard.

It is the Retail Customer’s responsibility to deliver the product to the authorized Worksaver Dealer, from whom he purchased it, for service or replacement of defective parts which are covered by warranty. Repairs to be submitted for warranty consideration must be made within forty-five (45) days of failure.

It is the Retail Customer’s responsibility for any cost incurred by the Dealer for traveling to or hauling of the product for the purpose of performing a warranty obligation or inspection.

SINO LEEINGLES, PIDA AYUDA A AIGUIEN QUE SI LO LEA PARA QUE LE TRADUZCA LAS MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD.

STATEMENT

OF POLICY

It is the policy of Worksaver to improve its products where it is possible and practical to do so. Worksaver reserves the right to make changes or improvements in design and construction at any time, without incurring the obligation to make these changes on previously manufactured units.

DELIVERY CHECKLIST

Inspect the mower thoroughly after assembly to be certain it is set up properly. The following checklist is a reminder of points to inspect. Check off each item as it is found satisfactory or after proper adjustment is made.

■■ Check operator's manual and familiarize the opera-

tor with all sections of it.

■■ Check that all safety shielding is in place.

■■ Check all bolts to be sure they are tight or adjusted

properly at hinged locations.

■■ Check that all cotter pins are properly installed.

■■ Check PTO driveline. Make sure it is the correct

length to operate mower with intended tractor.

■■ Check that all lubrication points with grease fittings

have been lubricated.

■■ Check that blades have been proper ly installed.

Check all blade bolts.

■■ Check mower attitude, after mounting on tractor.

■■ Check that gearbox is properly serviced and seals

are not leaking.

■■ Check shear bolt for proper grade and installation.

■■ All safety signs (decals) in place and readable.

■■ When the cutter is transported on a road or highway

at night or during the day, safety devices should be used for adequate warning to operators of other vehicles.

CHECKLISTS

IMPORTANT!

Gearbox was not filled at factory. It must be serviced before operating. Fill to proper level with SAE 90 oil. Failure to service will result in damage to gearbox.

PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST

(OWNER/OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY) ____ Review and follow safety rules and safety signs on

pages 3 through 17.

____ Check that mower is properly and securely

attached to tractor.

____ Make sure driveline spring-activated locking pin or

locking balls operate freely and are seated firmly in tractor PTO spline groove.

____ Lubricate all grease fitting locations. Make sure

PTO shaft slip joint is lubricated.

____ Check to be sure gear lube runs out the small

check plug on side of gearbox. ____ Check that all hardware is properly installed. ____ Check to ensure blades are sharp and secure and

cutting edge is positioned to lead in a counterclock-

wise rotation. ____ Check that all shields and guards are properly

installed and in good condition. ____ Check cutting height, front to rear attitude and top

link adjustment. ____ Place tractor PTO and transmission in neutral

before starting engine. ____ Set tractor PTO gear select lever for 540 rpm

operation. ____ Inspect area to be cut and remove stones,

branches or other hard objects that might be

thrown, causing injury or damage. ____ Check that PTO driveline shields are securely

locked and clears the front of the mower frame.

To the Owner/Operator/Dealer

All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices.The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of accidents.

BEFORE Y OU ST ART!!

Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual.

Observe the rules of safety and common sense!

THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IDENTIFIES IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING MESSAGES. CAREFULLY READ EACH WARNING MESSAGE THAT FOLLOWS. FAILURE TO UNDERSTAND AND OBEY A SAFETY WARNING, OR RECOGNIZE A SAFETY HAZARD, COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS AROUND YOU. THE OPERATOR IS ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY OF HIMSELF, AS WELL AS OTHERS, IN THE OPERATING AREA OF THE TRACTOR AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION!

Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead to careless injuries. Read this manual, and the manual for your tractor, before assembly or operating, to acquaint yourself with the machines. It is the implement owner’s responsibility, if this machine is used by any person other than yourself, is loaned or rented, to make cer tain that the operator, prior to operating:

1. Reads and understands the operator’s manuals.

2. Is instructed in safe and proper use.

The use of this equipment is subject to certain hazards which cannot be protected against by mechanical means or product design. All operators of this equipment must read and understand this entire manual, paying particular attention to safety and operating instructions, prior to using. If there is something in this manual you do not understand, ask your supervisor, or your dealer, to explain it to you.

THIS SYMBOL MEANS

– ATTENTION!

– BECOME ALERT!

– YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS

Note the use of the signal words DANGER,WARNING and CAUTION with the safety messages. The appropriate signal word for each has been selected using the following guidelines:

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.

If you have questions not answered in this manual or require additional copies or the manual is damaged, please contact your dealer or the manufacturer directly.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)GEARBOX ASSEMBLY 560 & 572

Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of equipment. Designers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However, every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment.You, the operator, can av oid many accidents b y observing the follo wing precautions in this section.To avoid personal injury, study the following precautions and insist those working with you, or for you, follow them.

In order to provide a better view , certain photographs or illustrations in this manual may show an assembly with a safety shield removed. However, equipment should never be operated in this condition. Keep all shields in place. If shield removal becomes necessary for repairs, replace the shield prior to use.

To prevent injury or death, use a tractor equipped with a Roll-Over Protective System (ROPS). Do not paint over, remove or deface any safety signs or warning signs on your equipment. Observe all safety signs and practice the instruction on them.

Never e xceed the limits of a piece of machinery.If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in question - DON’T

TRY IT.

Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment.

In addition to the design and configuration of this implement, including Safety Signs and Safety Equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the machine.Refer also to Safety Messages and Operation Instructions in each of the appropriate sections of the Tractor and Mower Manuals. Pay close attention to the Safety Signs affixed to the Tractor and the Mower.

Replace any CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER or instruction safety sign that is not readable or is missing. Location of such safety signs is indicated in this booklet.

Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination while operating this equipment. Consult your doctor about operating this machine while taking prescription medications.

Review the safety instr uctions with all users annually.

This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation.The operator should be a responsible adult familiar with far m machinery and trained in this equipment’s operations. Do not allow per-

sons to operate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of the safety precautions and of how it works.

EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 3 POINT LIFT ASSEMBLY

Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times.

Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible.

Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign.

Safety signs are available from your Distributor or Dealer Parts Department or the factory.

Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.

Be sure temperature is above 50°F (10°C).

Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper.

Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper.

Align the sign over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the exposed sticky backing in place.

Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining portion of the sign in place.

Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the piece of sign backing paper.

Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce an explosion which may result in serious injury or death.

Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper equipment and experience to do the job.

Inflating or servicing tires can be dangerous. Whenever possible, trained personnel should be called to service and/or mount tires.

Always order and install tires and wheels with appropriate capacity to meet or exceed the anticipated weight to be placed on the equipment.

How to Install Safety Signs:

SAFETY SIGNS

TIRE SAFETY

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)DRIVELINE AND

Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our effor ts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator.

Know your controls and how to stop tractor, engine, and mower quickly in an emergency. Read this manual and the one provided with your tractor.

In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.

It has been said, “The best safety device is an informed, careful operator.” We ask you to be that kind of an operator.It is the operator’s responsibility to read and understand ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the manual and to follow these. Accidents can be avoided.

Train all new personnel and review instructions frequently with existing workers. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the machine.An untrained operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or death.

Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead to careless injuries. Read this manual, and the manual for your tractor, before assembly or operating, to acquaint yourself with the machines. It is the rotar y mower owner’s responsibility, if this machine is used by any person other than yourself, is loaned or rented, to make certain that the operator, prior to operating:

1. Reads and understands the operator’s manuals.

2. Is instructed in safe and proper use.

SAFETY TRAINING

Do not allow children to operate this machine.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

Never operate the tractor and mower until you have read and completely understand this manual, the Tractor Operator’s Manual, and each of the Safety Messages found on the safety signs on the tractor and mower.

Clear area to be cut of stones, branches or other debris that might be thrown, causing injury or damage.

Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.

Ensure mower is properly mounted, adjusted and in good operating condition.

Make sure driveline spring-activated locking pin or balls operate freely and are seated firmly in tractor PTO stub shaft groove.

Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs are properly installed and in good condition.

Personal protection equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves are recommended during assembly, installation, operation, adjustment, maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving the implement. Do not allow long hair, loose fitting clothing or jewelr y to be around moving par ts.

Operate the mower only with a tractor equipped with an approved Roll-Over Protective System (ROPS). Always wear your seat belt on tractors equipped with a ROPS.Ser ious injury or even death could result from falling off the tractor – particularly during a turnover when the operator could be pinned under the ROPS or the tractor.Keep foldable ROPS systems in “locked up”position at all times.

PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS!

Tractors with or without Mowers attached can often be noisy enough to cause permanent, partial hearing loss. We recommend that you wear hearing protection on a full-time basis if the noise in the Operator’s position exceeds 80db. Noise over 85db on a long-term basis can cause severe hearing loss. Noise over 90db adjacent to the Operator over a long-term basis may cause permanent, total hearing loss.NOTE: Hearing loss from loud noise (from tractors, chain saws, r adios, and other such sources close to the ear) is cum ulativ e o v er a lifetime without hope of natural recovery.

PREPARATION

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

Mower operating power is supplied from tractor PTO. Refer to your tractor manual for PTO engagement and disengagement instructions. Always operate the tractor PTO in the 540 r pm speed selection. DO NOT OVER SPEED! Know how to stop tractor and mower quickly in case of an emergency.

Most accidents occur because of neglect or carelessness. Keep all helpers and bystanders at least several hundred feet from an operating rotary mower. Only properly trained people should operate this machine.

The majority of accidents involve entanglement on the driveline, injury of bystanders by objects thrown by the rotating blades, and operators being knocked off the tractor by low hanging limbs and then being run over by the mower. Accidents are most likely to occur with machines that are loaned or rented to someone who has not read the owner’s manual and is not familiar with a rotary mower.

Check the tractor master shield over the PTO stub shaft. Make sure it is in good condition and fastened securely to the tractor. Purchase a new shield if old shield is damaged or missing. (You may have to use a tractor salvage yard for replacement parts on older tractors.)

When engaging PTO, the engine RPM should always be low.Once engaged and ready to star t cutting, raise PTO speed to 540 RPM and maintain throughout cutting operation.

STARTING AND STOPPING SAFETY

OPERATIONAL SAFETY

Always stop the tractor, set brake, shut off the tractor engine, remove the ignition key, lower implement to the ground and allow cutter blades to come to a complete stop before dismounting tractor. Never leave equip-

ment unattended with the tractor running or with implement in raised position.

Never place hands or feet under mower with tractor engine running or before you are sure all motion has stopped. Stay clear of all moving parts.

Do not reach or place yourself under equipment until it is blocked securely.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

Take all possible precautions when leaving unit unattended: Disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key from ignition. Park in level area.

Do not allow riders on the rotary mower or tractor at any time.There is no safe place for any riders.

Disengage power takeoff (PTO) and place transmission into neutral before attempting to start engine.

Do not operate unless all personnel, livestock, and pets are 100 y ards aw a y to prev ent injury by thrown objects . Never direct discharge toward anyone.

Install and secure all guards and shields before starting or operating.

Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from moving parts.

This rotary mower is designed for use only on tractors with 540 RPM power takeoff.

Never operate tractor and mower under trees with low hanging limbs.Operators can be knocked off the tractor and then run over by the rotating blades.

The rotating parts of this machine have been designed and tested for rugged use. However, they could fail upon impact with heavy, solid objects such as steel guard rails, posts, and concrete abutments. Such impact could cause the broken objects to be thrown outward at very high velocities.To reduce the possibility of property damage, serious injur y, or even death, never allow the cutting blades to contact such obstacles.

Frequently check mower blades. They should be sharp, free of nicks and cracks and securely fastened.

Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can become entangled in the operating parts of the mower head.These items could then swing outside the housing at greater velocities than the blades.Such a situation is extremely hazardous. Inspect the cutting area for such objects before mowing. Removing any like object from the site. Never allow the cutting blades to contact such items.

Pick up all rocks and other debris before mowing. Enter new areas carefully. Cut material higher at first, allowing cutter to clear hidden objects. Never assume an area is clear. Always Check!

OPERATIONAL SAFETY (continued)

Stop mower and tractor immediately upon striking an obstruction. Tur n engine off, remove key, inspect and repair any damage before resuming operation.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

The mower discharge deflectors, belt guards, driveline and gearbox shields should be used and maintained in good working condition.They should be inspected carefully at least daily. Missing, broken or worn items must be replaced at once and before operating mower to reduce the possibility of injury from thrown objects or entanglement.

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 tur ning shar p cor ners.

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.

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 of front tractor weights.When attaining a minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight on the front wheels, you must not e xceed the R OPS weight certification. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not guess or estimate!

Inspect the entire machine periodically as indicated in the Maintenance Section of this manual. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken parts, pinched hydraulic hoses, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all pins have cotter pins and washers. Serious injury may occur from not maintaining this machine in good working order.

Stay alert for holes, rocks, stumps and roots in the terrain and other hidden hazards. Keep away from drop-offs.

In extremely uneven terrain, tractor rear wheel weights, front tractor weights, and/or tire ballast should be used to improve stability.

Be careful when operating tractor and mower on uneven ground to avoid upsetting.

Pass diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to prevent “hanging up” tractor and cutter. Practice will improve your skills in maneuver ing rough terrain.

Avoid sudden starts and stops while traveling up or downhill.

Always cut down slopes; never across the face. Avoid operation on steep slopes. Slow down on sharp tur ns and slopes to prevent tipping and/or loss of control.

OPERATIONAL SAFETY (continued)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads.

The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most localities. However, some localities prohibit their use. Local laws should be checked for all highway lighting and marking requirements.

When driving the tractor and equipment on the road or highway under 20 mph (32 kph) at night or during the day, use flashing amber warning lights and a slow moving vehicle (SMV) identification emblem.

Always be sure the implement is in the proper raised position for transpor t.

Reduce speed when transporting mounted implements to avoid bouncing and momentary loss of steering control.

Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.

Always install transport locks, pins or brackets before transporting.

Do not drink and drive!

Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

Turn cur ves or go up or down hills only at a low speed and at a gradual steering angle. Make certain that at least 20% of the tractor’s weight is on the front wheels to maintain safe steerage. Slow down on rough or uneven surfaces, and loose gravel.

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 tur ning shar p cor ners.

Never allow riders on either tractor or mower.Falling off can kill.

Be a safe and courteous driver.Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow bridges, intersections, etc.

Do not exceed 20 mph (32 kph). Reduce speed on rough roads and surfaces.

TRANSPORT SAFETY

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