User manual MTD 191-935A

[. . . ] 358 119 R 91 Special Touch Control Con-version Package for Farmall and International "A", Super A, 100, 130, and 140 Tractors equipped with Touch Control. This mower is especially built for highspeed mowing. It is ruggedly built with an exclusive new wrist-action drive, balanced for smooth running for longer machine life and operator's comfort. It is especially designed for cutting heavy hay and othervegetation. or for mowing highway shoulders, rights-of-way, and other industrial applications. [. . . ] 11 9. ADJUSTING AND OPERATING OPERATING Before going into the field, that your machine is properly and lubricated as in'structed. check to see set up, adjusted, Be sure all nuts are tight. They should be tightened after a few hours of service. Spread all cotters to keep them from falling out. The wrist action drive is rugged and simple designed to insure long life and trouble free operation, however, its precision construction requires a certain amount of break-in time. Therefore, it is suggested that this mower be run at. half (1/2) throttle under actual field conditions for approximately the first 10 hours This should be sufficient break-in time, after which the mower can be operated at full speed. During the break-in period the bearings will run warmer than usual, but will not cause any undue damage because of the unit being prepacked with "Lithium multi-purpose grease'!as specified in the lubrication chart. Farmall and InternatianalSuperA, Super A. l, 100, 130, and 140 Tractor: To raise the cutter bar. move the left Touch-Control lever forward; to lower the cutter bar. move the right TouchControl lever forward; to lower the frame move the lever to the rear. TOUCH. CONTROL SYSTEM The Touch-Control power system utilizes the power of the tractor engine to raise and lower the cutter bar. This will enable the mower to be used for high level cutting with the cutter bar in the desired cutting angle. To operate, move the Touch-Control lever to raise the mower to the proper height desired. Move the curb lift handle to set the pin in the hole of the quadrant which will keep the hold-up chain taut. It may be necessary to readjust the length of the hold-up chain. The mower will now be held at this height by the hold-up chain. Using the Touch-Control lever, lower the cutter bar until it is in the desired cutting angle. HEIGHT OF CUT OUTER SHOE GRASSDEFLECTOR (Special) Illust. 68 CURB LIFT ATTACHMENT (Special) International Cub Lo-Boy and Farmall Cub Tractors When the mower is equipped with a curb lift attachment. the cutter bar can be held in any position parallel to the ground. Illust. 6D 6 SERVICING THE CUTTER BAR Increased acreages, mowing of pastures, higher tractor speeds, and the greatly increased power of modern tractors subject mowers to more severe usage than in thepast. Therefore, periodic checking and servicing of your mower will pay big dividends in a cleaner job of mowing, less damage to parts, and decreased draft. Below are a few suggestions pertaining to daily care of your cutter bar: Bent guards must be reset to the proper height 50 that all guards are at the same height (level). Do not hammer or bend down the lips of the guards. This practice will result in choking the knife, causing the mower to run hard. [. . . ] The storing period of the machine, which is usually about eight months of each year, is an important factor in the life of the machine. Even though the machine is idle and not subject to operational wear, it can, if not properly stored, receive costly wear and serious damage by being exposed to the weather or by being struck by heavy objects. No machine should be allowed to stand outside unprotected from the weather for a long period of time any more than an automobile. Lubricate all points of the mower as shown in the lubrication guide, and run the unit for approximately ten minutes to allow lubricant to give a protective coating to all bearings and members subject to rust and corrosion. Apply a light coating metal wearing parts. [. . . ]