Introduction - Finishing Mower Introduction Farm King has been building top quality finishing mowers for 15 years and has refined these mowers to be among the best in the industry. Manufactured with top quality material, the edge of the mower deck features solid reinforcing rods. These Finishing Mowers are Farm King Quick Hitch compatible and are available in widths ranging from 48"...
Safety - Finishing Mower Safety Safety Instructions Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you, but also the people around you. Make these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that everyone operating this equipment is familiar with the recommended operating and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety precautions.
• Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all safety signs before operating, servicing, adjusting, repairing, or unplugging the equipment. • Do not attempt any unauthorized modifications to your Farm King product as this could affect function or safety, and could affect the life of the equipment.
Safety - Finishing Mower Service and Maintenance Safety • Stop engine, set brake, remove ignition key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing, or unplugging. • Support the equipment with blocks or safety stands before working beneath it. • Follow good shop practices including: - keep service area clean and dry - be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded...
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Safety - Finishing Mower • Replace safety signs immediately should they become damaged, torn or illegible. Obtain replacements from your authorized dealer using the part numbers shown.
Assembly / Start-up - Finishing Mower Assembly Instructions Hitch Assembly Instructions 1. The hitch is assembled except for the two pivot bars (#70). Bolt one end of each pivot bar between the welded brackets at the back of the deck using the bolts assembled in the mower. 2.
Operation - Finishing Mower Operation Instructions The Finishing Mower is designed to be used on a tractor with a standard category 1 three-point hitch. See the specification sheet for horsepower requirements. Using excessive power will shorten the life of the drive train components. Connecting to Tractor Park the mower and tractor on a level dry area free of debris and foreign objects.
Operation - Finishing Mower • 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 clear before starting.
Operation - Finishing Mower Quick Hitch 1. Remove the two sets of lift brackets with the lower lift pins from the mower hitch arms (#4). 2. Bolt the adaptor plates (#13) to the outside of the hitch arms welded to the deck. Turn the plates as shown in drawing.
Maintenance - Finishing Mower Maintenance Service 1. Gearbox: The gearbox should be filled with SAE 90 oil to the bottom of level plug when shipped. Check the mower before using and at regular intervals (approx. every 40 hours). See that this oil level is maintained. 2.
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Maintenance - Finishing Mower 5. Belts: Remove the belt guards to check belt tightness. The center of the belt span should deflect about 1/2" with nominal pressure. If the belts slip or are too loose, the bolts holding the gearbox must be loosened. Use the threaded tightener rod on the gearbox mount to tighten the belts.
Bolt Torque - Finishing Mower Bolt Torque Checking Bolt Torque The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and hex bolts. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide.
Parts - Finishing Mower When Ordering Parts Always give your dealer the Model, Color and Serial Number of your machine to assist him in ordering and obtaining the correct parts. Use the exploded view and tabular listing of the area of interest to exactly identify the required part.
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Parts - Finishing Mower Item Part Number Description 81593 3/8" Lock Washer (pl) 81592 3/8" Hex Nut (pl) 84217 3/8" Wing Nut (pl) 964001 1" x 7/16" I.D. x 10ga Flat Washer (pl) 81628 1/2" x 3 1/4" Hex Bolt (pl) 81637 1/2"...
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Parts - Finishing Mower Item Part Number Description 9812433 3/16" x 1-1/2" Cotter Pin (pl) 966721 Nylon Ends (4' & 5') 966177 Nylon Ends (6') 966725 3" O.D. x 4" Roller Tube (4' & 5') 966179 4" O.D. x 5 3/8" Roller Tube (6') 811790 3/4"...
Parts - Finishing Mower Item Part Number Description 903815 Deck Weldment (4') 912300158 Gearbox (Without Oil) 980004200 Gearbox Base Plate 906342 Gearbox Mount Plate 966748 PTO Guard 903804 53" Axle Beam Weldment 906346 Right Hand Pulley Guard 906347 Left Hand Pulley Guard 966724 Roller Holder 10ga x 3 3/4"...
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Parts - Finishing Mower Item Part Number Description 812365 3/4" Lock Nut (pl) 965807 Top Link Pin (Cat. 1) 966810 Arm Spacer 1"OD x 1-13/16" F0398 PTO Shaft 904243 3-3/4" Single Sheave Assembly (machined end up) 966811 Sheave Spacer 1-1/4" O.D. x .70" Long 904244 3-3/4"...
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Parts - Finishing Mower Item Part Number Description 81569 5/16" Lock Washer (pl) 81568 5/16" Hex Nut (pl) 909277 Manual Holder...
Parts - Finishing Mower Item Part Number Description 902667 Deck Weldment (5') 902668 Deck Weldment (6') 902669 Deck Weldment (7') 912300158 Gearbox (Without Oil) 980004200 Gearbox Base Plate 906343 Gearbox Mount Plate 966748 PTO Guard 966283 56-1/2" Axle Beam Weldment (5') 966284 58-1/2"...
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Parts - Finishing Mower Item Part Number Description 81676 5/8" Hex Nut (pl) 84346 3/4" x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt (pl) 81701 3/4" Lock Washer (pl) 81700 3/4" Hex Nut (pl) 9812377 5/16" x 3/4" Square Head Set Screw (pl) 84277 1/2"...
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Parts - Finishing Mower Item Part Number Description 966725 Roller Tube 3" O.D. x 4" Long (5') 966179 Roller Tube 4" O.D. x 5 3/8" Long (6' & 7') 84299 5/8" x 2" Hex Bolt (pl) 966188 2-1/2" O.D. x 21/32" I.D. Washer (Supplied with Spindle) 900931 1/4"...
Parts - Finishing Mower Item Part Number Description Spindle Parts List (4', 5', & 6' Side & Rear) 906339 Spindle Assembly Complete (Includes Hardware) 906399 Spindle Bearing, 6206-Z 912301558 Snap Ring 966769 Snap Ring 966820 Shield Spindle Parts List (7' Rear)(All Size Heavy Duty & Triplex) 966860 Spindle Assembly Complete (Includes Hardware) 966863...
Parts - Finishing Mower Item Part Number Description Quantity 811790 3/4" x 4-1/2" Hex Bolt (pl) 812365 3/4" Lock Nut (pl) 84335 5/8" x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt (pl) 909242 Hitch Arm 1/2" x 2" x 24-3/4" Long 966759 Pivot Bar 1/4" x 2" x 37" (4') 966760 Pivot Bar 1/4"...
Shipping Kit and Bundle Numbers - Finishing Mower Shipping Kit and Bundle Numbers The following is a list of Kit Numbers for this product and the Bundle Numbers, Descriptions, and Quantities for each Kit. Quantity Bundle Number Description Y450S - 48" Side Discharge F0681 Mower F6568...
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Shipping Kit and Bundle Numbers - Finishing Mower Optional Bundle Numbers The following is a list of options available for the Kits listed above. Quantity Bundle Number Description F0401 Heavy Duty PTO Shaft (5' & 6') 903798 Hard Surfaced Blade (4') 966273 Hard Surfaced Blade (5') 966274...
Repair Parts Limited Warranty Buhler Industries Inc. warrants Farm King replacement parts purchased after the expiration of the Buhler Industries Inc. Limited Warranty, and used and serviced as provided for in the Operator’s Manual, to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the invoice date for the parts.
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Warranty Requirements To be covered by warranty, each Farm King new product must be registered with Buhler Industries Inc. within thirty (30) days of delivery to original retail purchaser. If the customer decides to purchase replacement components before the warranty disposition of such components is determined, Buhler Industries Inc.
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Warranty - Finishing Mower (Note that some provinces or states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusion may not apply to you.) This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from province to province or state to state.
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