International harvester company C-2 User manual

Your new International Harvester rotary mower is designed to meet

today's exacting operating requirements. The ease of operation and

ability to adjust to field conditions lighten your work and shorten your

hours on the job.

You are urged to consult your International Harvester dealer con-

cerning unusual field conditions or special applications. Let the

experience of your dealer and the organization associated with him

serve you.

Be sure to read the instructions for Adjusting and Operating in this

manual. Check each item referred to and acquaint yourself with the

adjustments required to obtain efficient operation and maximum

trouble-free performance. Remember, an implement which is prop-

erly lubricated and adjusted saves time, labor, and fuel.

After the mowing season, thoroughly clean your implement and

inspect it. Preventive maintenance pays dividends. Your dealer has

original-equipment parts which assure proper fit and best performance.

He is able to recondition your equipment to a like new condition.

When in need of parts for the mower, always specify the mower

model and serial number, and the model of IH tractor, Fast-Hitch

or standard drawbar. The mower serial number is stamped on a

name plate riveted to the top of the mower platform on the left side.

MODEL NO.

SERIAL NO.

INTRODUCTION

The International C-2 Rotary Mower is

designed for use on the International @ Cub

Lo-Boy@, McCormick@ Farmall Cub@

and International 140 Tractor.

The mower is available as a tractor

center-mounted or as a rear Fast-Hitch

machine.

Heavy duty V-belt drive

Non-wrap spindle

2 spring steel reversible blades

2 high speed tapered roller bearings

Overrunning clutch

Adjustable runners

Adjustable safety shields

Weight (approximately): center-mount

280 pounds, rear-mount 400 pounds

A leaf mulcher attachment (optional)

mulches the leaves and distribu,tes them

evenly over the lawn, thereby eliminating

raking.

Tractor mounting kits are necessary for

mounting the mower on these tractors. The

tractor must be equipped with Touch-Con-

trol hydraulics and power take-off. For

mounting the mower on Farmall Cub or

International 140 Tractors with Fast-Hitch,

a belt pulley attachment (less pulley wheel)

is required.

The illustrations in this manual are num-

bered to correspond with pages on which

they appear; for example, Illusts. 8Aand8B

are on page 8.

Features and general specifications:

Cutting width: 42-in.

Cutting height: 1 to 8 inches

This symbol is used to call your attention to instructions

concerning your personol safety. Be sure to observe and

follow these instructions.

A CAREFUL OPERATORISTHE BEST INSUR-

ANCE AGAINST ANACCIDENT.

take-off.

Disengagethe power take-off be-

fore leaving the tractor seat.

Do not attempt to lubricate or adjust the

mower while it is running.

Do not operate at above factory recom-

mended speeds.

See that all safety shields are in place

and properly secured before starting to

operate the mower.

Maintain minimum ground speed when

operating on rough terrain or near ditches.

Make sure that everyone is in the clear

before starting the mower.

Take all precautions to be sure that

children cannot start the tractor when it is

left unattended.

Never permit anyoneexceptthe operatorto

ride onthe tractor.

Throttle down the tractor to reduce

mower speed before disengaging the power

GENERAL BELT ADJUSTMENT

Before using, carefully lubricate the

mower. Check all bolts for tightness and

see that all cotter pins are spread.

Center-Mounted Mower

Always adjust the belt tension when the

platform is in a down position.

Check the tightness of the drive belt

with the platform lowered to cutting position.

The belt should be re-tightened after five

hours of normal use, and periodically there-

after.

International Cub Lo-Boy or Farmall Cut Tractors

without Fast-Hitch: When tightening the belt,

the rear idlers should be positioned approx-

imately the same distance from the top of

the slot. SeeIllusts. 6A and 8A.

Caution! Di sengage the tractor power take-off

and stop the engine before working on the

mower. Farmall Cub andInternational 140 Tractors with

Fast-Hitch: When adjusting the belt, the flat

idler must be positioned properly, other-

wise the belt may wear excessively. See"A"

in Illusts. lOA and 12A.

CUTTING HEIGHT

Before operating the mower, set the

adjustable lever stops on the Touch-Control

quadrant so that the mower can be loweredto

the desired cutting height.

After considerable use, the drive belt

may have more slack than can be taken up

by the usual idler adjustment; this will

necessitate moving the platform forward

by relocating the pivot position of the plat-

form angles.

Adjust platform runners as required.

Rear Fast-Hitch Mower Never tighten the belts when the platform is in a

raised position.

ADJUSTMENT Position the belt guides on both sides of

the clutch sheaveto prevent belt side play.

The tail wheel arm can be adjusted to a

high or low position. Raise the mower hy-

draulically then loosen bolt at "A". Remove

other bolt in tail wheel arm and secure in

holes at "B" for low cut or in holes 'ICY'for

high cut. Retighten bolt "A". SeeIIlust. 14A.

Rear Fast-Hitch Mower

Adjust the guide wheel at desired height

and replace pin.

Proper belt tension may be obtained by

utilizing drive sheave adjustment screw

"D" and the slotted holes "E" in the mount-

ing bracket. SeeIllust. 14A.

ADJUSTINGAND OPERATING

STARTINGAND STOPPINGTHE MOWER LUBRICATION

Throttle down the engine before engaging

or disengaging the power take-off. This will

reduce the wear on the main drive belt as

well as the tractor clutch. Throttling down

when disengaging the power take -off causes

the mower blade to stop rotating more

quickly.

Always lubricate the mower thoroughly

before taking it to the field.

When using a pressure-lubricating gun,

be sure all of the fittings are free from dirt

and paint, so the lubricant is certain to

enter the bearing.

The spindle is equipped with two high-

speed tapered roller bearings, and should

be greased once during an eight-hour mowing

operation. Use IH 251H EP grease or equiv-

alent No.2 multi-purpose lithium grease.

BLADE CARE

Caution! Never look under the mower while

the blades are in motion.

If the mower is being used in particularily

rough terrain, a frequent check of the cutting

blades is advisable. The blades are revers-

ible and may be sharpened. However, when

they show excessive wear, install new blades

to insure correct balance and maximum ef-

ficiency. Always install new blades in pairs.

If this is not done, vibration may occur.

Lubricate the overruning clutch once a

week with IH 251H EP grease or equivalent

No.2 multi-purpose lithium grease. The

clutch should be disassembled at least twice

during the mowing season to check the pins

and springs. When assembling, the pin

holes should be filled with the grease.

The idlers are equipped with high-speed

ball bearings and should be lubricated with

a medium grade motor oil. Avoid excessive

oiling of the idlers. Keep the drive belt free

of oil.

CLEANING

Caution! Stop the tractor motor before attempt -

ing to clean or work on the mower. All moving parts, such as pivot points,

should have a few drops of oil occasionally.

Clean the underside of the mower at the

end of the mowing season or when the

buildup of cut material on the underside is

noticed. Proper lubrication is the best method of

keeping operational expense at a minimum.

Remove all wires. Sort out all hardware

by sizes and types in a convenient and or-

derly manner.

INTERNATIONAL CUB La-BOY TRACTOR

1. Attach the idler bracket assembly to

the tractor differential housing. When

securing bracket, replace the tractor bolts

with the four 3/8 x 1-3/4-inch hex. head cap

screws furnished in the kit. Position the

splined hub on the tractor power take-off

shaft, then place the drive sheave around it.

Secure with the three 1/4 x 1-1/8-inch hex.

head cap screws. Screw the shoulder bolts

into the idler bracket. SeeIllust. 6A.

Lubricate all bearings and moving parts

as you proceed, and see that they work

freely.

Bolts must be used in the holes in which

they are found, or in the parts to which

they are attached, unless otherwise shown.

Wherever the terms "right" and "left"

are used, it should be understood to mean

from a position behind and facing the ma-

chine. 2. Attach the left and right pivot brackets

to the tractor axle casting, using two 5/8 x

1-1/2-inch hex. head capscrews and lock

washers on each bracket. SeeIllust. 6A.

If the tractor rear tires are oversize,

the wheels may need to be extended before

mounting to prevent interference.

Illust.6A

SETTINGUP

INTERNATIONAL CUB LO-BOYTRACTOR washer, and nut. Note:The three pivot

bushings must be properly inserted into the

linkages to permit them to have a free

.pivoting action. SeeIllust. 7A.

Attach the chain to the lift chain arm and

to the angles on the platform.

6. Assemble the lift angles to the rear

pivot brackets. Secure each with one 1/2 x

1-1/2-inch hex. head capscrew, pivot

bushing, flat washer, lock washer, and nut.

Note: Pivot bushings must be placed in the

large holes in brackets to allow the proper

pivoting action. SeeIllust. 6A. When install-

ing a new mower, the fourth hole from the

rear of the angles should be used, unless the

rear tires are oversize.

Illust.7A

3. Attach the lift chain mounting angle to

the platform with one 1/2 x 1-1/4-inch hex.

head cap screw, flat washer, lock washer,

and nut. SeeIllust. 7A.

4. Position the platform assembly under

the tractor. Attach the lift angles to the

platform, using eight 1/2 x 1-1/4-inch hex.

head cap screws, flat washers, lock

washers, and nuts. Note: The leg of the

angle that bolts to the platform must extend

inward toward the spindle. Donottightenthe

nuts atthis time. SeeIllust. 7A.

7. Go over the entire unit and tighten all

cap screws previously left loose. Reposition

platform runners, using top two holes.

8. Install the drive belt around the idler

pulleys, rear drive sheave and the platform

drive sheave. SeeIllusts. 6Aand7A. To

secure the correct belt tension, place the

platform on ground level. Adjust the idlers

downward until the proper belt tension is

obtained. Whenadjustingthedrive belttension,the

drivebelt shouldbetight onlywhenthe mowerplatform

is downandin mowingposition.This is necessary

to prevent downward pressure on the tractor

power take-off bearing. When the platform

is raised and in transport position, there

should be no tension on the drive belt.

9. To mount the belt guides, remove the

left and right rear bolts and lock washers

from the platform spindle housing. Install

the belt between the guide fork. Retighten

the cap screws securely. SeeIllust. 7A.

5. Attach the lift chain arm to the top

hole in the tractor mounting pad with one

5/8 x l-inch hex. head capscrew, pivot

bushing, flat washer, and lock washer.

Secure one end of the lift chain pivot strap

to the tractor right rockshaft arm, using

one5/8 x 1-3/4-inch hex. head cap screw,

pivot bushing, flat washer, lock washer,

and nut. Secure the other end of the lift

chain pivot strap to the lift chain arm,

using one 5/8 x 1-1/2-inch hex. head cap

screw, pivot bushing, flat washer, lock

10. Position the holes in the rear belt

guard over the belt guard mounting lugs.

Secure with two 3/8-inch nuts and lockwashers.

Check"Lubrication" instructions before

operating.

SETTINGUP

FARMALL CUBTRACTOR

(Without Fast-Hitch)

Illust.8A

Note: For ease in mounting, position the

drawbar to the lowest adjustment with the

adjusting bolts extending toward the wheels. Illust.88

1. Mount the idler mounting bracket in-

side the drawbar, using the four 5/8 x 1-1/2

inch hex. head cap screws and lock washers.

SeeIllust. 8A. If the tractor is not equipped

with a drawbar, use the two 3/8-inch spacer

plates furnished in the kit.

4. Position the platform assembly under

the tractor. Attach the lift angles to the

platform with eight 1/2 x 1-1/4-inch hex.

head cap screws, flat washers, and nuts.

Note:The leg of the angle that bolts to the

platform must extend inward toward the

spindle. Donot tightenthenutsotthistime.See

IIlust. 88.

2. Attach the two pivot plates to the in-

side of the mounting lugs onthe rear

mounting bracket. Place a pivot bushing

in the holes of the mounting lugs and secure

with 1/2 x 1-3/4-inch bolts, flat washers,

lock washers, andnuts. 5. Securethe lift angles to the inside of

the pivot plates, using four 1/2 x 1-1/4-inch

hex. head capscrews, lock washers, and

nuts. Wheninstalling a newmower, use the

two front mountingholes of eachangle. See

Illust. 8A.

3. Position the splined hub on the tractor

power take -off shaft far enough so that

approximately 1/4-inch of shaft is exposed

at the end. Place the drive sheave around

it and secure with three 1/4 x 1-1/8-inch

hex. head cap screws. SeeIllust. 8A. 6. Tighten the platform bolts previously

left loose.

SEmNG UP

FARMALL CUB TRACTOR

(Without Fast-Hitch) -Continued

7. Attach the lift chain arm to the tractor

right rocks haft arm, using two 5/8 x 1-3/4

inch hex. head cap screws, lock washers,

and nuts. Attach the lift chain to this arm

and to the lift angle, using a 3/8 x 1 inch

hex. head cap screw, flat washers, lock

washer, and nut. SeeIIlust. 86.

9. To mount the belt guides, remove the

left and right rear cap screws, and lock

washers from the platform spindle housing.

Install the belt between the guide fork. Re-

tighten the cap screws securely. SeeIllust. 86.

10. Attach the rear belt.guard by insertingthe

prongs at the base of the guard into the

two holes in the top of the rear mountingbracket.

The hole in the mounting strap

should now be positioned over the tapped hole

in the tractor power take-off housing. Secure

with a 1/2 x 3/4 inch hex. head cap screwand

lock washer.

8. Install the drive belt around the idler

pulleys, rear drive sheave, and platform

drive sheave. SeeIllusts. 8Aand86. Note: The

belt extends from the right hand idler to the

right hand side of the platform drive sheave.

Note:To secure the correct belt tension,

place the platform on ground level. Then

loosen the nuts on the idler bolts and adjustthe

idlers "A" (1IIust.SA) equally downward

until the desired belt tension is obtained. Check "Lubrication" instructions beforeoperating.

INTERNATIONAL

HARVESTER

SETTINGUP

FARMALL CUB TRACTOR

(With Fast-Hitch)

Note:The pull bar on the hitch must be

moved to the furthest right hand setting.

1. Attach the rear mounting bracket as-

sembly on the inside of the Fast-Hitch side

casting. The two spacer plates provided in

the kit must be positioned between the Fast-

Hitch casting and the mounting bracket to

allow proper clearance. Secure the assembly

with 5/8 x 2-1/2 inch hex. head cap screws

and lock washers. SeeIllust. lOA.

2. Attach the two pivot bars to the inside

of the plates extending downward on the rear

mounting bracket. Use two 1/2 x 1-3/4 inch

hex. head cap screws, flat washers, lock

washers, and nuts. Note: Make sure that the

1/2 inch thick pivot bushings are properly

positioned in the plates. SeeIllust. lOA.

Illust.

lOA

6. Secure the lift angles to the rear pivot

bars with four 1/2 x 1-1/4 inch hex. head

cap screws, lock washers, and nuts. When

installing a new mower, use the second and

third holes from the rear of the angle. See

1!lust.lOA.

3. The tractor requires the use of a belt

pulley gear box (notfurnished with the mower)

and is to be mounted next. Refer to the

tractor Operator's Manual for instructions.

SeeIllust. lOA.

7. Tighten the platform cap screws pre-

viously left loose. Reposition platform run-

ners in top two holes.

8. Attach the lift chain arm to the inside

of the tractor right rockshaft arm, using two

5/8 x 1-3/4 inch hex. head cap screws, lock

washers, and nuts. Attach the lift chain to

this arm and to each lift angle, using a 3/8

x 1 inch hex. head cap screw, flat washer,

lock washer, and nut. SeeIllust. llA.

4. Insert the two 1-1/32 x 1-1/2 inch x

11 ga. washers over the belt pulley drive

shaft. Install the splined hub on the shaft,

then position the drive sheave around the

splined hub and secure with three 1/4 x 1-1/8

inch hex. head cap screws. See'Ilust. lOA.

5. Position the platform assembly under

the tractor. Attach the lift angles to the

platform with eight 1/2 x 1-1/4 inch hex.

head cap screws, flat washers, lock washers,

and nuts. Note: The leg of the angle that bolts

to the platform must extend inward toward

the spindle. Donottightenthenutsatthistime.

SeeIllust. llA.

9. Install the drive belt around the idlers,

platform drive sheave, and rear drive sheave.

Note:The belt extends from the flat idler to

the right hand side of the platform drive

sheave. SeeIllusts. lOAandllA.

SETTINGUP

FARMALL CUB TRACTOR

(With Fast-Hitch) -Continued

Il/ust. 118

For correct belt tension the platform mustbe in a

downposition. Adjust the V -idler downward

until belt is stretched tight.

Illust. llA

11. To mount the belt guides, remove the

left and right rear cap screws and lock

washers from the platform spindle housing.

Install the belt between the guide fork. Re-

tighten the cap screws securely. SeeIllust. llA.

10. The flat idler swivel bracket must be

set so that the belt will travel in the center

of the idler. This is extremely important to

ensure belt life. The flat idler "A" (1IIust.lOA)

should be positioned in a direct line with the

rear drive sheave and in line with the right

hand side of the platform spindle sheave.

Adjust the V-idler pulley "B" downward until

the belt is snug. This must be accomplished

with the platform in down position. Start the

tractor and idle slowly with the power take-

off engaged. If the belt rides to one side of

the flat idler, stop the tractor, loosen the

flat idler swivel bracket mounting screws

and readjust the bracket. Retighten the belts

and start the tractor again. Repeat this pro-

cedure until the belt is riding in the center

of the idler. The flat idler swivel bracket

need only be adjusted at the initial mounting

of the mower.

12. Secure the rear belt guard by position-

ing it around the rear drive sheave and idlers.

The top of the guard is attached by bolting

the angle clip to the tractor taillight bracket,

then securing the guard to this clip with a

1/4 x 3/4 inch hex. head cap screw, lock

washer, andnut. The lower arm on the guard

is attached to the idler mounting bracket with

a 1/4 x 1 inch hex. head cap screw, flat

washer, and nut. SeeIllust. 11B.

Check "Lubrication" instructions before

operating.

SETTINGUP

INTERNATIONAL 140TRACTOR

Illust.

12A

Note:TractorswithFast-Hitch: The pull bar

on the hitch must be moved to the furthest

left hand setting.

Illust.

126

2. Attach the pivot brackets to the inside

of the legs extending downward on the rear

mounting bracket, using two 1/2 x 1-3/4 inch

hex. head cap screws, flat washers, lock

washers, and nuts. SeeIllust. 12A. Note: Make

sure that the pivot bushings are properly in-

serted in the 3/4 inch diameter holes.

1. TractorswithFast-Hitch: Attach the rear

mounting bracket assembly to the inside of

the tractor Fast-Hitch side casting, using

four 3/4 x 2-3/4" hex. head cap screws and

lock washers.

Tractors without Fast-Hitch or drawbar: Attach the

rear mounting bracket assembly to the trac-

tor rear axle housing by placing one 1/2"

spacer plate and one 3/8" spacer furnished

on each housing to properly position the

bracket. Secure with the four 3/4 x 2-3/4"

hex. head cap screws and lock washers.

3. The tractor requires the use of a belt

pulley (not furnished with the mower) and is

to be mounted next. Refer to the tractor

Operator's Manual for instructions.

Tractorswith standarddrawbar:Attach the rear

mounting bracket assembly to the tractor

rear axle housing with the 3/8" spacer plates

furnished. Secure with the four 3/4 x 2-3/4"

hex. head cap screws and lock washers.

4. Place two 1-5/32 x 1-3/4 x 11 ga.

washers on the belt pulley drive shaft. Install

the splined hub on the drive shaft, then posi-

tion the drive sheave around the splined hub

and secure with three 1/4 x 1-7/8" hex. head

cap screws. SeeIllust. 12A.

SETTING

INTERNATIONAL

140TRACTOR

5. Attach the flat idler swivel bracket

assembly to the rear mounting bracket, usingtwo

1/2 x 1-1/2" hex. head cap screws, flat

washers, lock washers, andnuts. Donottighten

thecapscrewsatthistime.SeeIIlust. 12A.

should be positioned in a direct line with the

rear drive sheave and in line with the right

hand side of the platform spindle sheave.

Adjust the V-idler pulley "B" downward until

the belt is snug. This must be accomplished

with the platform in down position. Start the

tractor and idle slowly with the power take-

off engaged. If the belt rides to one side of

the flat idler, stop the tractor, loosen the

flat idler swivel bracket mounting screws

and readjust the bracket. Retighten the bolts

and start the tractor again. Repeat this pro-

cedure until the belt is riding in the center of

the idler. The flat idler swivel bracket need

only be adjusted at the initial mounting of the

mower. Forcorrectbelttensiontheplatformmustbe

in adownposition. Adjust V-idler downward

until the belt is stretched tight.

6. Position the platform assembly under

the tractor. Attach the lift angles to the plat-

form with eight 1/2 x 1-1/4" hex. head capscrews,

flat washers, lock washers, and

nuts. The leg of the angle that bolts to the

platform must extend inward toward the

spindle. Donottightenthenutsatthistime. See

IIlust. 126.

7. Secure the lift angles to the pivot

brackets as shown in Illust. 12A with four 1/2

x 1-1/4" cap screws, lock washers, andnuts.

When installing a new mower, the second and

third holes from the rear of each angle

should be used. 12. To mount the belt guides, remove the

left and right rear cap screws and lock

washers from the platform spindle housing.

Install with the belt between the guide fork.

Retighten the cap screws securely. SeeIllust.128.

8. Tighten the platform bolts previously

left loose.

9. Attach the lift chain arm to the tractor

right rock shaft arm and to each lift angle,using

a 3/8 x 1 inch hex. head cap screw,

flat washers, lock washers. andnuts. See

Illust .126.

10. Install the drive belt around the idlers,

platform drive sheave, and rear drive sheave.

Note:The belt extends from the flat idler tothe

right hand side of the platform drivesheave.

SeeIllusts. 12Aand12B.

13. Secure the rear belt guard by position-

ing it around the drive sheave and idlers. Thelong

arm on the guard extends out to the lefthand

side and is fastened to the back of the

tractor belt pulley gear box with a 3/8 x 3/4"hex.

head cap screw and flat washer. The

lower mounting clip is bolted to the rear

mounting bracket, using a 3/8 x 1"hex. head

cap screw, flat washer, lock washer, andnut.

11. The flat idler swivel bracket must be

set so that the belt will travel in the center

of the idler. This is extremely important to

ensure belt life. The flat idler IIA" (1IIust.12A) Check "Lubrication" instructions beforeoperating.

SETTINGUP

5. Attach the transfer spindle assembly

to the spindle and idler mounting bracket,

using four 1/2 x 1II hex. head cap screws,

lock washers, and nuts.

6. Attach the drive sheave and hub to the

transfer spindle assembly and secure with

three 1/4 x 1-1/8" hex. head cap screws and

lock washers.

7. Position the drive belt around the plat-

form clutch sheave, idlers and transfer

sheave. SeeIllust. 14A. Proper belt tension

may be obtained by utilzing the drive sheave

adjustment screw and the slotted holes in the

mounting bracket.

REAR FAST-HITCH MOWER

(Usedonly onInternationalCubLo-BoyandFarmallCub

Fast-HitchTractors)

1. Attach the lift angles to the platform,

using four 1/2 x 1-1/4"hex. head cap screws,

flat washers, lock washers, andnuts. Main-

tain adistance between the angles of 22-inches,

outside to outside, with each angle held 11-

inches from the center of the platform. See

Illust. 14A.

2. Attach the spindle and idler mounting

bracket assembly to the left platform lift

angle, using two 1/2 x 1-1/4" hex. head cap

screws, lock washers, and nuts.

3. Attach the right hand plate assembly to

the right platform lift angle, using two 1/2

x 1-1/2" hex. head capscrews, lock washers,

andnuts.

4. Position the Fe.st-Hitch bar between

the spindle mounting bracket and the right

hand plate assembly. Secure with two 5/8 x

2-3/4" hex. head cap screws, lock washers,

andnuts.

8. Attach the bored end of the universal

to the spindle shaft and secure with one 3/8

x 2-1/2" hex. head cap screw and hex. head

lock nut. SeeHlust.14A.

9. Mount the belt guard on the spindle

mounting bracket with two 5/16 x 3/4" hex.

head cap screws and lock washers.

Illust. 14A

SETTINGUP

10. Mount the tail wheel arm assemblies

to the platform lift angles, using two 1/2 x

1-1/2" hex. head cap screw, lock washers,

and nuts for each arm.

11. Mount the wheel and wheel arm assem-

blies to the tail wheel arms with 1/2 x 1-3/4

inch clevis pin, flat washer, and 5/32 x 1

inch cotter pin.

This completes the assembly; the mower

is now ready to be mounted to the tractor.

12. FarmallCubTractor: Reverse the diagonal

link to allow mounting of the universal drive.

SeeIllust. 15A.

Illust. 15A

14. Complete mounting of the mower by

attaching the splined end of the universal to

the tractor power take-off shaft with a 3/16

x 2-1/2 inch cotter pin.

InternationalCubLo-BoyTractor:Remove the

pull bar support from the Fast-Hitch and

replace with the support bar and bushing as-

sembly furnished with the mower. SeeIllust.

14A.

13. Mount the mower to the tractor by

backing the tractor to the mower so that the

prong slips into the hitch socket. Check "Lubrication" instructions before

operating.

LEAF MULCHER 4. Attach the front shield to the front of

the platform with hardware proviously re-

moved.

Remove the front, rear and side platformshields.

Go over entire unit and tighten all bolts.

Setthe runners in the center height posi-

tion. Note:For the leaf mulcher to function at

its best, the rear of the platform should be

set in its lowest position.

Remove the rear bolts which hold the lift

angles to the platform.

1. Position the leaf basket (IIlust. 15B}

under the platform and insert the two 1/2 x

1-1/2 inch bolts up through the mounting

plate and att-ach loosely to the platform top.

2. Bolt the two flat mounting clips to the

side of the platform with hardware previ-

ously removed.

3. Secure the leaf basket to the clips with

the 3/8 x 1 inch bolts, flat washers, lockwashers,

and nuts provided.

Illust.

15B

Possible Cause Possible Remedy

VIBRATION

Check all bolts and nuts for tightness.

Inspect blades for damage. Remove and

sharpen evenly, or replace with new blades.

See page 5.

Replace shaft.

Loose mounting bolts.Blades out of balance.

Bentspindleshaft

UNCUTSTRIPS

Loose belts.Worn blades Adjust belt tension. Seepage4.

Sharpen or replace. Seepage5.

TIGHT SPINDLES

Lubricate; if spindle still continues to be

tight, replace spindle components or com-

plete spindle.

Lack of lubrication.

SCALPING

Platform not adjusted level.

Mower settoolow.

Center-mountedmower:Check mounting of plat-

form at rear of tractor. Adjust platform

runners.

Rear-mountedmower:Adjust guide wheels and/or

Touch-Control settings to level platform.

Adjust platform runners.

Center-mountedmower:Check mounting of plat-

form at rear of tractor. Adjust platform

runners. Check Touch-Control setting.

Rear-mountedmower:Adjust guide wheels or

Touch-Control settings to raise platform.

Adjust platform runners.

BELT JUMPING OFF PULLEY

Loose belt. Drive belt should be secured snug in the

groove of the platform pulley. Belt guides,

when in proper position, should prevent

belt from coming off.

PLATFORM SIDE SWAY

Platform not fully lowered to cutting

position Center-mountedmower:Check setting of Touch-

Control stop.

Rear-mountedmower:Check tail wheel arms to

see that they are properly positioned.