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Farm King FK301 Operator And Parts Manual
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12• Check blades to see if they are damaged. Sharpen or replace blades if necessary.• Check that blade bolts are tight.• Clear the working area of foreign objects and check that all bystanders are standing clearbefore starting.• Start the tractor with the mower resting on the ground on all four wheels.• Slowly engage the PTO and bring the speed up to 540 PTO rpm for cutting.Field Operation1. The mower works best on dry grass. Slower cutting speed and occasional cleaning may berequired on damp or wet grass.2. The PTO must run at the full 540 PTO rpm for a good cut. Slowerspeedsordoublecuttingcouldberequiredforveryhighgrass.3. Use a higher blade setting for rough areas to prevent scalping of the surface.4. Always cut counter-clockwise so grass clippings are thrown on the grass already cut.This saves power and wear on the blades.5. Sharpen blades if grass tears instead of cutting cleanly.6. Slow down when cutting corners. Turning too sharply on corners can leave a small strip ofgrass uncut.Disconnecting from Tractor1. Park on a firm level area and clean the mower.2. Lower the mower until the load is off the hitch arms.3. Disconnect the hitch arms and the PTO shaft.4. Cover the mower for storage to prevent rust.Rear Discharge Mower Chain Kit Assembly1. With the narrow lip of the chain guard plate (#2) turned up,push an end link of a 3-link chain upthrough the slot nearest the end of the guard plate. The chain rod (#3) slides through the chainlink along the top surface of the chain guard plate. Slide through each chain in order along theentire guard plate. Slide a flat washer on each end of the rod. Hold the assembly in place witha 1/8" x 1" cotter pin (#8) at both ends of the rod.2. A 5/8" long spacer (#6) fits between the guard plate and the rear lip on the deck. These spacersmust be centered on the holes in the guard plate and the rear lip on the deck. With the spacersin place, position the chain guard assembly under the lip on the deck. Clamp on assembly tohold in place. Bolt guard plate assembly to the deck using 3/8" x 1-1/2" bolts, lock washers andhex nut.Operation - Finishing Mower |
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