IBEX TM67C User manual

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TM67C Drum Mower
IMPORTANT
READ
BEFORE
FIRST USE

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TM67C Drum Mower
Note: The TM67C drum mower is also known as Galfre FR/G 170. This is the original
manufacturer’s designation of the model number, while TM67C is the model for the
unit branded as Ibex.
STARTUP ESSENTIALS
VERY IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, the mower must be used as
intended.
DO:review the section of the manual that discusses how to switch the
mower from mowing mode to transport mode and back (Section 4.3).
The transport lock lever must be in place during transport and must be
loose when in mowing position. The “fasten lever” must be tightened
during transport mode and loosened slightly in mowing mode.
DO NOT: allow the lower discs to scalp the ground when driving
forward. To avoid this, do the following:
DO: ensure that the skid discs of the mower are either parallel to the
ground or raised slightly up in the front. This can be achieved by
extending the tractor’s top link.
DO: raise the 3 point hitch during mowing until the lift arm is above
level, at an angle sloping slightly downward toward the drum unit.
This will ensure that the arm does not contact the drum unit and force
it downward into the ground.
DO: run the mower at 540 RPM, starting at idle speed and gradually
increasing the throttle. Running the mower at too slow of an RPM will
make cutting less efficient and stress the machine and the tractor.
DO NOT: turn on an electric PTO with the throttle at high speed, which
will apply extreme torque to the PTO shaft. Damage to the shaft or

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drive components may occur. If the engine stalls when turning on the
PTO, keep turning it on until drums get up to speed.
DO: replace blades regularly to ensure a sharp cut.
Failing to heed these warnings may cause damage to the machine.
The machine is shipped with oil in the gearboxes. Double-check the oil
level and top off before each use. Use an extreme pressure (EP) gear
oil near 90 weight (80w90 is a common type). See section 6.2 of the
manual for details on lubrication.
There is no drain plug for the 90 degree gearbox that is attached to
the 3 point hitch frame. An oil suction pump is recommended to
remove oil when changing it at the beginning of each season.