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Cub Cadet FM48 Operator's Manual

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Operator's
Manual
Finishing Mower 48", 60" & 72"
FM48
FM60
FM72
Cub Cadet Yanmar LLC.
P.O. Box 368023
Cleveland, OH 44136
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Version 2.0
Code No.:769-03315

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  • Page 1 ’ PERATOR ANUAL Operator's Manual Finishing Mower 48”, 60” & 72” FM48 FM60 FM72 Cub Cadet Yanmar LLC. P.O. Box 368023 Cleveland, OH 44136 PRINTED IN U.S.A. Version 2.0 Code No.:769-03315...

  • Page 2: Signal Words

    Take note! This safety alert symbol found throughout this manual is used to call your attention to instructions involving your personal safety and the safety of others. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or death. This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1 - GENERAL INFORMATION 1.01 - General 1.02 - Model and Serial Number ID 1.03 - Assembly Instructions 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2.01 - Preparation 2.02 - Starting and Stopping 2.03 - Messages and Signs 3 - OPERATION 3.01 - Operational Safety 3.02 - Set Up 3.03 - Cutting Height Adjustment 3.04 - Pre-Operational Check...

  • Page 4: General Information

    FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION Thank you and congratulations for having chosen our implement. Your new grooming mower is a technologically advanced machine constructed of high quality sturdy components that will fulfill your working expectations. Read this manual carefully. It will instruct you on how to operate and service your mower safely and correctly.

  • Page 5: Assembly Instructions

    FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL Warranty does not cover the following: 1. Cleaning, transporting, mailing and service call charges. 2. Normal wear items such as belts, blades, bearings, drivelines, shear pins, slip clutches, etc. 3. Depreciation or damage caused by normal wear, accidents, improper maintenance, improper protection or improper use.
  • Page 6 FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL 8. Bolt up the top hitch supports to the outside of the front support plates welded to the front of the deck (see fig. 2). 9. Bolt up the top hitch plate with the 16x150 mm. bolt. It should be bolted as follows: bolt, top hitch support, top hitch arm, top hitch plate, spacer, top hitch arm, top hitch support, lock nut.

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety is the primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator.

  • Page 8: Starting And Stopping

    FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL 2.02 - Starting and Stopping 1. Be sure that no one is near the machine prior to engaging or while the machine is working. 2. Be sure the tractor is in "Neutral" before starting engine. 3. Mower operating power is supplied from tractor PTO. Refer to your tractor manual for PTO engagement and disengagement instructions.
  • Page 9 FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL Fig. 4 - Safety Decals; Replace immediately if damaged. AFETY RECAUTIONS ADET ANMAR...

  • Page 10: Operation

    FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL 3 - OPERATION You have purchased a three spindle mower designed especially for the mowing of grassy areas where a highly professional cut is required without wasting time. This mower is perfect for the maintenance of parks, private lawns, industrial parks, airports, hospital grounds, schools, highways, golf courses, sport complexes, etc.
  • Page 11 FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL rented to someone who has not read the operator's manual and is not familiar with a rotary mower. 5. Always stop the tractor, set brake, shut off the tractor engine, remove the ignition key, lower implement to the ground and allow mower blades to come to a complete stop before dismounting tractor.

  • Page 12: Set Up

    FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL 21. Inspect the entire machine periodically . Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken parts, and leaky or loose fittings. 22. Use only the driveline supplied with the mower. Do not use it if it is missing any shield or safety protection.

  • Page 13: Cutting Height Adjustment

    FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL 3.03 - Cutting Height Adjustment WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from moving blades. Be sure tractor engine is off, parking brake is locked, and key is removed before making any adjustments. Never rely on the tractor lift system. Install blocks or stands under the mower deck to prevent it from falling.

  • Page 14: Pre-Operational Check

    FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL 3.04 - Pre-Operational Check 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 gearbox. 4. The driveline cross & bearings have been greased.

  • Page 15: Startup

    FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL To attach the mower to the tractor do the following: 1. Back the tractor up to the mower in order to slip the tractor hitch arms over the hitch pins welded to the mower hitch arms. Turn off the tractor engine. Secure them in place with the lynch pins.

  • Page 16: Working Speed

    FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL 7. Checking to ensure that the cutting edge is the leading edge of the blade 8. Checking that there is no wire, weed, grass or other material wrapped around blades. 9. Checking to see if front weights need to be added to the tractor in order to maintain balance.
  • Page 17 FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL Always operate PTO at 540 rpm. This is necessary to maintain proper blade speed and obtain a clean cut. Under certain conditions, tractor tires may roll some grass down and prevent it from being cut at the same height as the surrounding area. If this occurs reduce the tractor ground speed but maintain a 540 rpm engine speed.

  • Page 18: Uneven Terrain

    FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL 3.09 - Uneven Terrain DANGER: Be careful of rollover when operating tractor and mower over uneven ground. In extremely uneven terrain rear wheel weights, front tractor weights, and/or tire ballast should be used to improve stability.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL 4 - MAINTENANCE DANGER: Stop engine, lock parking brake and remove key before performing any service or maintenance. Never rely on the tractor lift system. Install blocks or stands under the mower deck to prevent it from falling.

  • Page 20: Service

    FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL 14. Never replace hex bolts with less than grade five bolts unless otherwise specified, i.e., shear bolts 15. Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to original specifications.

  • Page 21: Blade Maintenance

    FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL same amount to the wheel arm grease fittings (see fig. 9). See the driveline manufacturer operator's manual for further information on the driveline. 2. Gearbox oil level: check gearbox oil level, it should be between full. If needed add either SAE 90 wt.
  • Page 22 FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL Mower's spindle assembly. Fig. 11 Ground 1. grease fitting 7. blade 2. hexagonal nut 8. cup washer 3. pulley 9. blade bolt 4. rotor support 10. cutting edge close to ground 5. cover 11. lift wing 6.

  • Page 23: Belt Tension

    FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL DANGER: Proper torque must be used when tightening the blade retaining bolt. If these safety precautions are not followed, the blade could come off during operation and be thrown hundreds of feet from the mower. Fig. 12 1.

  • Page 24: Belt Replacement

    FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL delivery, the spring is located in the first position. When the belt stretches after use, adjust the tension by relocating the spring in the other two holes. If the belt has stretched to the point that the belt is not tight enough even in the last hole it is necessary to replace the belt.

  • Page 25: Driveline

    FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL To replace the belt do the following: 1. Remove belt shields. Clean foreign material from the mower deck and belt area. 2. Release spring tensioner to loosen belt. 3. Loosen rear nuts holding central plate (do not remove them).

  • Page 26: Transport

    FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL In the collapsed position the driveline should be approximately 2" from bottoming out to prevent possible damage to the tractor or implement. When the PTO is in the maximum extended position, the ideal minimum overlap of the two halves should be approximately 6"...
  • Page 27 FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL Before transporting: 1. Disengage PTO. 2. Shorten tractor top link until top hitch plate is locked. 3. Raise machine and lock rock shaft control lever. 4. Always select a safe ground speed that is appropriate for the terrain.
  • Page 28 FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL TABLE 1 - TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Diameter Class 8.8 Class 10.9 lb.ft lb.ft M 10 M 12 M 14 M 16 M 18 M 20 When using locks, nuts, increasing torque values by 5%. TABLE 2 - FINISHING MOWER - TECHNICAL FEATURES Rear Discharge, for tractors up to 30 HP, PTO 540 rpm, 3 point hitch cat.

  • Page 29: Repair Procedures

    FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL 5 - REPAIR PROCEDURES CAUTION: All repair procedures must be done by authorized dealerships. It is not recommended that untrained individuals perform any repair work. The following operations are detailed for qualified personnel only. 5.01 - Gearbox To remove the gearbox do the following: 1.

  • Page 30: Storage

    FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL Description Quantity Blades Blade bolts Washers Belts 5.04 - Storage After seasonal use it is important to perform the following for prolonged storage: 1. Wash the mower carefully. 2. Inspect the mower and replace worn or damaged parts.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL 6 - TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Be sure tractor engine is off, parking brake is locked, and key is removed before making any adjustments. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Uneven cutting. Cup washer not between blade Check washer location at all 3 and bolt.

  • Page 32: Pre-Delivery Checklist

    FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL 7 - PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST To the dealer: Inspect the machine thoroughly after assembly to assure it is functioning properly before delivering it to the customer. The following checklist is a reminder of points to cover. Check off each item as it is found satisfactory or after proper adjustment is made.

  • Page 33: Parts Manual

    9 - PARTS MANUAL Finishing Mower 48”, 60” & 72” FM48 FM60 FM72...
  • Page 34 FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL ARTS ANUAL ADET ANMAR...
  • Page 35 FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ RAME PERATOR ANUAL Ref. Part # Part Description Qty. 015-1501P Frame 48” Rear Discharge (Version B) 025-1501P Frame 60” Rear Discharge (Version B) 035-1501P Frame 72” Rear Discharge (Version B) 010-8817 Belt Shield 48” (Version A) 020-8817 Belt Shield 60” (Version A) 030-8817 Belt Shield 72”...
  • Page 36 FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL ARTS ANUAL ADET ANMAR...
  • Page 37 Ref. Part # Part Description Qty. Top Hitch Support (Version A) 005-6511 Top Hitch Arm 48” (Version A) 015-6521 Top Hitch Arm 60” (Version A) 025-6521 Top Hitch Arm 72” (Version A) 035-6521 Spacer since 1/2007 000-6829 Upper Plate 000-6828 Bolt TE 16 x 140 000-6891 Nut D.
  • Page 38 FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL ARTS ANUAL ADET ANMAR...
  • Page 39 FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL Ref. Part # Part Description Qty. 005-4422 Cotter Pin D. 2 (EC Only) 009-1446 Bolt TE 8 x 25 000-3144 Spring Washer D. 8 000-1806 Nut D. 8 000-8526 Hard Tire 000-8797 Air Tire ARTS ANUAL...
  • Page 40 FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL ARTS ANUAL ADET ANMAR...
  • Page 41 FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL Ref. Part # Part Description Qty. 000-8531 Pulley 120 x 1 48” 000-8666 Pulley 130 x 1 60” 000-8881 Pulley 160 x 1 72” 000-8561 Pulley Belt Tensioner 000-8630 Belt BX 98 48” 000-8670 Belt BX 112 60”...
  • Page 42 FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL ARTS ANUAL ADET ANMAR...
  • Page 43 FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL Ref. Part # Part Description Qty. 000-6795 Standard Blade 48” 000-6641 Standard Blade 60” 000-6845 Standard Blade 72” 000-6795M Mulching Blade 48” 000-6641M Mulching Blade 60” 000-6845M Mulching Blade 72” 000-6795B Highlift Blade 48” 000-6641B Highlift Blade 60”...
  • Page 44 FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL ARTS ANUAL ADET ANMAR...
  • Page 45 FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL Ref. Part # Part Description Qty. 000-6829 Spacer 000-6828 Upper Plate 000-5581 Nut D.16 005-6511 Top Hitch Support 009-1281 Bolt TE 10 x 35 003-0157 Flat Washer D. 10 005-1865 Tractor Hitch Support 001-1251 U Bolt...
  • Page 46 FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL ARTS ANUAL ADET ANMAR...
  • Page 47 FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL Ref. Part # Part Description Qty. 001-0192 Oil Seal 40.68 .10 001-2149 Bearing 6208 000-8892 Input Shaft 000-8609 Cover 000-6513 Nut M8 001-0727 Breather Cap 000-8601 Gasket 001-0173 Bolt TCEI 8 x 50 005-6681 Gearbox Housing Without Hole...
  • Page 48 FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL ARTS ANUAL ADET ANMAR...
  • Page 49 FM48/FM60/FM72 ’ PERATOR ANUAL Ref. Part # Part Description Qty. 022-001E Yoke Assembly (Tractor End) 012-130E Cross Assembly 503-350B Outer Tube with Yoke 4' 503-339B Outer Tube with Yoke 5' 503-345B Outer Tube with Yoke 6' 503-318B Outer Fastener Ring...
  • Page 52 Finishing Mower 48”, 60” & 72” FM48, FM60 & FM72 =========== =============== Cub Cadet Yanmar LLC. P.O. Box 368023 Cleveland, OH 44136...

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