Kenmore Lawn Mower 7 User Manual

KESMAC Transportable Reel Mowers 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 Gang Mowers Fairway Mowers Vertical Mowers Operators Manual Manual Part No. KM99026.

GENERAL SAFETY Operating Conditions Commercial mowers are subjected to a variety of ground conditions. Mowing machine operators must understand the n

DAILY INSPECTION To enable customers to implement service procedures, and design changes that are recommended to improve the operation and service l

DAILY INSPECTION Cont.. OUTRIGGER WHEELS Fig.1 Serial No. Up to 73. Dual Wheels. It is important that the Roller Bearings and Hub Cavity are kept

DAILY INSPECTION DRIVE BELTS AND SHEAVES Fig.3 Check all Drive Belts for signs of cracking, excessive wear, cuts, or stretching. Sheaves must be kep

DAILY INSPECTION PTO SHAFT Fig.6 The PTO Shaft must be installed, relative to the tractor, as shown. WARNING D

DAILY INSPECTION HYDRAULIC SYSTEM • Check all hydraulic fittings, connections and hoses for signs of leaks, damage or wear. • Hoses must be route

HOOK-UP TO TRACTOR Fig.8 It is important that the Mower Frame is ‘level’ for the correct set-up for mowing. Connect the Mower Swivel Hitch to the Tra

HOOK-UP TO TRACTOR Connect the Mower ‘Quick Connects’ to the tractor accessory hydraulic connections. Keep the hydraulic connections clean.

TRANSPORT LOWERING THE REELS Before ‘lowering ‘ the Reels, position the Mower on level ground. If on a slope face the mower ‘up hill’, this allows t

HYDRAULIC LIFT OPERATION REEL/WING - LIFT SEQUENCE Fig.10. From Serial No. 232. (See Fig.11 for earlier machines) Hydraulic oil pressure to the ‘r

KESMAC Transportable Reel Mowers FOREWORD The Operator’s Manual must be kept on the machine at all times. The Manual is provided to give the Owner/

HYDRAULIC LIFT OPERATION REEL/WING - LIFT SEQUENCE Fig.11 Machines up to Serial No. 231. Hydraulic oil pressure to the ‘RAISE’ circuit lifts the fiv

HYDRAULIC LIFT OPERATION SEQUENCE VALVE SETTING. (7, 9 & 11 Gang only) Fig.12 If the main (center five) reel assemblies start to lower before th

HYDRAULIC LIFT OPERATION SEQUENCE VALVE MANIFOLD, RELIEF VALVE SETTING To prevent damage to the lift linkage if there is a ‘hang-up’ of a Lift Chain

LIFT CHAIN ADJUSTMENTS Fig.14 The Lift Chains for the rear outer reels, No’s 4,5,8,9,10 & 11,are fitted with chain adjusters that ensure that the

LIFT CHAINS ADJUSTMENT REELS 4 AND 5 Cont. Fig.15. (page 20) Extend the cylinder and check that the chain bolt heads are level. Extending the Cylind

MOWING PROCEDURE Preferably position the Mower on level ground, if on a slope, face ‘up hill’ to allow the reels to lower evenly and prevent possible

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT FAIRWAY. FLOATING HEAD Fig.18 A special tool is available that ensures that each mowing unit cuts at the same height, and a

REEL TO BED KNIFE ADJUSTMENT Pre-single point adjustment units. Fig.19 When the reels are sharp, and correctly adjusted to the bed-knife, they will c

REEL TO BED-KNIFE SINGLE POINT ADJUSTMENT Adjust the Reel to Bed-knife ‘contact’ to give an even cut across the full length of the Bed-knife, as sho

VERTICAL MOWER. DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT Depth of cut changes as the height adjuster wheel pivot, relative to the frame. Notches on the wheel height a

CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 GENERAL SAFETY 2 Before Operating 2 During Maintenance 3 Safety Symbols 3 S

VERTICAL MOWER – OPERATION CAUTION It is important that the operating instructions are followed to avoid serious d

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE In addition to the daily maintenance on pages 8 to12, the following maintenance schedules are recommended.

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION IMPORTANT To maintain the efficient and reliable operation of your Kesmac Mower it is im

LUBRICATION Jackshaft Bearings Do not over grease.

GEARBOX LUBRICATION Fig.25 Check the Gearbox oil level every 80 hours of operation. The oil level dipstick/breather is located on the top of the Gea

GEARBOX LUBRICATION Fig.26 The Gearbox illustrated in Figure 26 was fitted on Kesmac Mowers up to Serial number 365. To check the oil level : Remov

MAINTENANCE Main Wheel Axle Assembly . (From Feb.07.) The Axle Assemblies should be checked every 12 months. To remove a Wheel/Axle assembly : Fig.2

MAINTENANCE Main Wheel Axle Assembly. Serial No’s 357 to February 2007. Taper Roller Axles should be checked every 12 months. To remove a Wheel/Axle

MAINTENANCE Outrigger Single Wheel. (From Serial No. 73.) Fig.29 Taper Roller Axles should be checked every 12 months. To remove the Wheel Axle Assem

MAINTENANCE Wing Kick Springs. After several seasons of operation the Wing Kick Springs may loose some of their tension. Washers can be added under t

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The correct operating procedures, and strict adherence to recommended service schedules, are important in contributing to the saf

MAINTENANCE Main Drive Belts To replace the front and/or rear Main Drive Belts : Fig.32 • Remove the Drive Belt Covers. • Remove the Idler Tension

MAINTENANCE Reel Drive Belts. When fitting Belts to Reels 2 or 3, the Main Drive Belts and the Jackshaft Couplers, must be removed first. See page 37

MAINTENANCE Reel Drive Belts To replace the Reel Drive Belts. Reels 2 and 3. Fig.34 • Remove the Safety Chain from the Stay Rod and compress the Te

MAINTENANCE Reel Drive Belts To replace The Reel Drive Belts. Reels 8 and 9. • Remove the Sheave Guard. • Remove the Safety Chain at the Stay Rod.

MAINTENANCE Main Jackshaft Bearing replacement. IMPORTANT The Bearing Shims must be replaced exactly as

SPECIFICATIONS Standard Fairway Vertic

SPECIFICATIONS PRIMARY DRIVE PTO. 1 3/8 inch diameter, with six splines. Wide Angle PTO Shaft. STEP-UP DRIVE RATIO Standard –1.64 : 1 Optional

BACKLAPPING ATTACHMENT Hydraulic Operation. WARNING During the Backlapping operation the Reels will be rotating, w

BACKLAPPING OPERATION NOTE The Applicator Brush must be free of grease or oil. • Apply Grinding Co

REEL AND BEDKNIFE SHARPENING Fig.42 When grinding and sharpening the Reels and Bedknives the angles and dimensions shown must be adhered to. After g

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – General Safety The Operator’s Manual brings to your attention situations that can arise during the safe and routine operation of

WING FRAME Optional Castor Wheel. 11 Gang only. The Optional Castor Wheel is fitted to the outer Wing Frames to improve cutting performance when mowi

LIFT CHAINS - ATTACHMENT POINTS

TORQUE GUIDE Grade 5 and 8 Fasteners. (Coarse Thread).

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS During Maintenance • Use only genuine Kesmac parts. Parts that are not supplied by Kesmac may not meet Kesmac Engineering specifi

DECALS. See Pages 5 & 6 also. 4