Winton WFM Series User manual

WINTON FINISHING MOWER
WFM SERIES
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MOWER
OWNERS MANUAL

Congratulaons on purchasing your new Winton mower!
Before you get started, we have provided a helpful space to jot down a few important
details about your new Winton machine.
Model Number: WFM
Serial Number:
Date of purchase:
Factory Reference: FMN120 / FMN150 / FMN180
This manual should be considered a permanent part of this machine and should remain with it even if
the machine is subsequently sold.
Winton connually seeks advancements in its product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual
contains the most current product informaon available at the me of prinng, there may be minor
discrepancies between your machine and this manual.
If you have any quesons concerning this manual, please consult your local dealer.
First Published: February 2019

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General Safety Informaon
Ensure all potenal operators read this manual thoroughly before using the machine.
Safety: Ensure tractor and machine is stopped & keys out of ignion before set-up/maintenance.
Safety: Failure to follow good safety standards could result in severe injury or even death.
Misuse: This machine is designed for use with compact tractors, and should be used only for the
indicated purpose. Winton does not take responsibility if the machine is used for any other
purpose. Children must not operate the machine under any circumstance.
Modicaon: Do not modify equipment in any way. This may impair the operaon and overall
safety of the machine.
Tractor requirements: Use only with compact tractors within power range specied.
Misuse transport: Do not use machinery to transport personnel or livestock.
Condion: For the safety of personnel and opmum performance of the machine, you should
check the condion of the machine and the tractor before starng. Before use check all nuts and
bolts are ght.
Spaal awareness: Always check the operang area is safe before starng machinery.
Operator clothing: The operator should not wear loose clothing while operang machinery.
Safety wear: Always use appropriate ear protecon when running a tractor and machinery.
Ensure you are wearing protecve gloves when servicing and using machinery.
Bystander safety: Ensure bystanders keep away from the machine when it is in use. Do not
touch moving parts when the machine is at work.
Public places: When travelling on the road/public places, always keep the PTO turned o.
Maintenance: Always keep the machine maintained and in a good state. Where necessary,
repair or replace any defecve parts. Do not modify the machine.
Sharp objects: Pay aenon to the sharp/pointed parts while servicing the machine.
Safety guards: All protecve parts should be in good condion before operang machinery.
Safety signs/sckers: Keep all safety signs clean and legible. Replace any which are missing or
illegible. If a component with safety sign/(s) is replaced, make sure new safety sign/(s) are
aached in the same locaons.
Operang speeds: Machinery and PTO should be operated at the recommended speed at all
mes.
Safety awareness: Good safety requires that you familiarise yourself with various safety signs,
the type of warning and the area, or parcular funcon related to that area.
Alertness: Never consume alcohol or drugs these can hinder alertness/coordinaon. Consult
your doctor about using this machine while taking prescripon medicaons.

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General Safety Informaon (connued)
Machinery Pre-Use Checks
On receipt of your new Winton machine and again within the rst 4 hours of use, or the ‘shake
in’ period as we like to call it, we always recommend checking over the machine.
• Check all bolts, nuts and screws are ght on the unit.
• Tighten/check any bolts and nuts securing blades.
• If your machine has belts check the tension and adjust if required.
• Apply grease to grease points if necessary.
• Check gear oil level and top up if needed. Do not overll.
Tractor Pre-Use Checks
Check that the machine is properly aached to the tractor. Ensure that secure pins are used on
the linkage mounng pins.
Be sure to add extra weights to the front of the tractor or add wheel weights if required.
Check that the tractor PTO sha turns freely and that the machines PTO drive sha can extend
easily. Grease the PTO drive sha using the grease points.
The chain on the PTO sha should be checked and in a good condion. The universal joints
installed should be in a good state, with proper protecve parts.
Before installing the PTO sha, the tractor and machine should be stopped and remove the key.
Install and secure all safety guards, doors and covers before starng.
Bystanders should leave the immediate area before connecng the drive from the tractor.
Running/Operang Checks
• Always keep the PTO output from the tractor at 540 RPM when running machinery.
Post-Use Regular Checks
Check blades, belts and wearing parts. Be sure they are not damaged and blades swing freely in
their mount. Repair or replace as required.
Clean machinery and check for/clear any entangled material which may have got stuck around
any rotang parts.

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CONTENTS
Pg.
General Safety informaon 1-2
1. Dimensions and Specicaons 3
2. Installaon & Set Up 4
3. Cung Height Adjustment 5
4. Gear Oil Change & Check 6-7
5. Adjusng Belt Tension 8
6. Linkage Extension 9
7. Servicing & Maintenance 10-11
8. Parts Diagram & Parts List 1 12-15
9. Parts Diagram 2 & Parts List 2 16
10. Parts Diagram 3 & Parts List 3 17
PTO Sha Resizing 19
Winton Product Warranty 20
Trouble Shoong 21
1. Dimensions & Specicaons
Model WFM120 WFM150 WFM180
Weight 178kg 187g 202kg
Working Width 120cm 150cm 180cm
Number Of Blades 333
Recommended Tractor HP 16 - 30hp 20 - 45hp 25 - 55hp
Width 130cm 160cm 200cm
Depth 125cm 135cm 145cm
Height 75cm 75cm 75cm
PTO Sha Size 70-100cm 70-100cm 70-100cm
Cung Height 2 - 8cm 2 - 8cm 2 - 8cm
Linkage Size Category 1 Category 1 Category 1
Number Of Drive Belts 222

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2. INSTALLATION & SET UP
Safety: Ensure tractor and machine is stopped & keys out of ignion before set-up/maintenance.
Safety: Before aaching/detaching machinery ensure the hydraulic li system is in a neutral posion.
Safety: Make sure the PTO drive isn’t connected at any point unl instructed to do so.
You will need:
Your tractor, tractor top link arm (adjustable), linkage pins, PTO sha & some elbow grease!
Aaching The Mower
Start by nding a at piece of ground. Lower the three point linkage on your tractor to its lowest
posion and aach the mower to the tractor using the three point linkage pins and linch pins. Aach
the top linkage arm to the oang top link to allow the mower to “oat” behind the tractor [see
secon on linkage extension].
Ensure that all four wheels are level on the ground when aached. Check the clearance between the
boom of the blades and the ground, this should be at least 20mm.
The cung height can be set by adjusng the wheel spacers on the machine to increase or decrease
the blade clearance as required [see secon on adjusng the cung height].
The working speed of the machine should always be at a walking pace (approx. 2 to 5 mph) depending
on the working condions. Longer patches of grass should be cut at a much slower pace for the best
cut and to avoid any damage to the mower. Remember, nishing mowers are designed for shorter
frequently maintained grass. You may need to cut or top any overgrown areas rst before using the
nishing mower.
Check your PTO sha’s grease points and apply grease if needed. Then aach the PTO drive sha and
ensure the locking pin is secure on both the tractor and mower sides. Aach the chain to a secure point
on the tractor/implement.
Operate the mower the with tractor in low range gear and the PTO delivering 540 RPM.
Pre-Mowing Checklist
Before starng the machine, always check and adjust the following:
• Set correct cung height. [Secon 3]
• Oil level of the gearbox. [Secon 4]
• Check the belt tension. [Secon 5]
• Lubricaon/grease points. [Secon 7]
• Tightness of all bolts, nuts and screws.
• All protecve guards are in place before operang.

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3. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Safety: Ensure tractor and machine is stopped & keys out of ignion before set-up/maintenance.
Note: Clearance of blades to the ground should be at least 20mm and higher on un-even ground.
Geng the cung height right is the key to creang the best cut and nish when mowing. The cut
height can be set by simply adjusng the mower deck height with the wheel spacers.
There are dierent sizes of adjusng spacers on the wheel forks which can be used to achieve a range
of cung heights. The spacers are moved from under and above the wheel bracket to achieve the
desired height.
Always make sure all spacers are in the same posion on all wheels to ensure an even and level cut.
Wheel Adjustment
1. Use the tractor linkage and secure stands to raise the mower o the wheels.
2. Remove linch pin 1 and slide wheel fork 2 out of bracket 3.
3. Posion spacers 4, 5 & 6 above or below the wheel bracket as required.
4. Posion the spring 7 on the bracket.
5. Replace wheel fork 2 and linch pin 1.
6. Repeat above on the remaining three wheels.
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4. GEAR OIL CHANGE & CHECK
Safety: Ensure tractor and machine is stopped & keys out of ignion before set-up/maintenance.
Safety: Always follow manufacturers instrucons for oils and lubricants.
Important Informaon
Do not mix old and new oils together or mix dierent types of oil. Always dispose of old oils in the
safely and in the correct manor.
Always make sure the machine is on a at and level surface when
checking oil levels. The machine should be le at a standsll to cool down for at least 10 minutes.
Ensure the machine is stable before carrying out work and will not upturn.
Gear Oil Grade 80w90 gear oil for all condions (or equivalent)
Gearbox Oil Level Approx. 0.5 litres to level plug
Level Plug Size 8mm Allen key
First Oil Change 50 hours use
Oil Change Frequency 250 hours/yearly (whichever is rst)
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4. GEAR OIL CHANGE & CHECK (Connued)
Safety: Ensure tractor and machine is stopped & keys out of ignion before set-up/maintenance.
Safety: Always follow manufacturers instrucons for oils and lubricants.
Oil Change/Check Gearbox
1. Remove ller/breather plug 1 on top of the gearbox unit.
2. Remove level plug 2 on the side of the gearbox.
3. Add oil through the ller/breather 1 (if required). The oil should reach/begins to weep from
level plug 2.
4. Replace ller/breather plug 1 and level plug 2.
Draining oil: Use an oil pump to remove old oil and any debris when changing oil.
Bolt tension: Always make sure bolts are ghtened correctly. The ller/level plug should be secure but
not over ghtened.
Oil Change Log
Oil Change #1 Oil Change #2 Oil Change #3 Oil Change #4 Oil Change #5 Oil Change #6
/ / / / / / / / / / / /

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5. ADJUSTING BELT TENSION
Safety: Ensure tractor and machine is stopped & keys out of ignion before set-up/maintenance.
Correct Belt Tension
The correct belt tension is achieved when the belt can be deected by the belt thickness about 10mm
at the centre point between the pulleys. A generic measure across machines is the belt should be able
to twist a quarter turn by hand. Any more and they are too loose and any less and too ght, you may
run the risk of losing drive to the mower or burning the belts out prematurely.
Always use a straight edge to make sure the belt pulleys are in line and running true. If misaligned,
contact your dealer or service engineer for technical support.
Belt Tensioning
1. Remove bolts 1 on the wheel brackets then bolts 2 on the guard by the gearbox.
2. Remove both belt guard panels to gain access to the belts.
3. Loosen o bolt & nuts 3.
4. Wind in/out bolt 4 and nut 5 to tension the belts as required.
5. Replace and ghten bolt & nuts 3 and replace belt guards.
6. Replace and ghten bolts 1 and 2.
To change belts, loosen o the belt tension. They are a ght t and will need some elbow grease.
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6. LINKAGE EXTENSION
Safety: Ensure tractor and machine is stopped & keys out of ignion before set-up/maintenance.
Some tractors with shorter lower linkage arms or larger rear tyres may nd that aaching the nishing
mower causes the tractor wheels to touch the mower wheels. In these cases linkage extensions can be
supplied to prevent the problem.
The lower linkage extenders A can be aached or detached as required. These are simply bolted to the
A frame bracket on the mower. The lower linkage pins can be moved between the extension brackets
and mower as needed.
The mower also has a oang top linkage B. This is not xed into place which allows the mower to
remain on all wheels over any bumps or contours in the ground.
Li the oang linkage B by hand and aach to the tractor as you would with a xed top linkage point.
Adjust the tractor’s top linkage arm so the linkage is secure.
Always take extra care if liing the tractor’s 3 point linkage when the mower is aached. As the
oang top linkage is not rigid the mower is likely to be unstable. Use a xed point for any liing.
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7. SERVICING & MAINTENANCE
Safety: Store all lubricants away from excessive heat, dust, moisture and contaminants.
Safety: Ensure tractor and machine is stopped & keys out of ignion before set-up/maintenance.
Greasing & Lubricaon Points
1. Blade Hubs x3 (underneath the bungs) 1.
2. Wheel Fork Tubes x4 2.
3. Wheels x4 3.
4. PTO sha x2
Grease Type Mul-purpose lithium based grease
Grease Frequency Check every 4-8 hours (top up if required)
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7. SERVICING & MAINTENANCE (Connued)
Safety: Store all lubricants away from excessive heat, dust, moisture and contaminants.
Safety: Ensure tractor and machine is stopped & keys out of ignion before set-up/maintenance.
Wipe grease nipples with a clean cloth before greasing to avoid injecng any dirt and grit. Press
grease into each grease nipple three to ve mes. We recommend using a hand-held grease gun for
best results.
If grease nipples will not take grease, remove and clean thoroughly. Also clean lubricant passageway.
If you noce any grease points are broken replace or repair them immediately.
Other Maintenance
Blades: Check condion of the blades and replace if worn/broken. Always take care when handling
blades, wear gloves and use suitable tools for changing blades. If blades are replaced check they are
secure to avoid any excessive vibraon.
Oils: Ensure oil levels are checked and topped up when needed. Replace any oils per the schedule.
PTO Sha: Check the condion of your PTO sha and replace if worn or damaged immediately.
Cleaning: Ensure the mower deck is cleaned of mud and grass. Remove debris is from any moving
parts to prevent entanglement. Do not spray water on bearings when cleaning with a high pressure
washer.
Bearings: Check the bearings on the three blade hubs. If the oil seals are damaged debris may enter
the bearings. Clean and replace with new bearings if necessary. Run the mower without a load for
approx. 3-5 minutes to check bearings are operang smoothly.
Paintwork: Re-coat any damaged paintwork to prevent corrosion.
Wheels: Check the condion of all wheels and replace if any are broken or damaged.
Storage: Store the machine in a dry, level area. Chock the wheels if necessary.
Belts: Check the condion of belts, replace if worn or frayed. Tension belts if required.
*The periods recommended are based on normal operang condions. Severe or unusual condions
may require more frequent maintenance.

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8. PARTS DIAGRAM 1
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8. PARTS LIST 1
Dia No. Number Part Number Part Descripon Qty
1503010766 DIN985-M18 blade lock nut M18 3
2506010060 GB97.1-18 plain washer 18 3
3-1702110080 FM120.00.118 (L1=410) blade 120 3
3-2702110081 FM150.00.118 (L1=510) blade 150 3
3-3702110082 FM180.00.118 (L1=610) blade 180 3
4503010046 GB6170-M10 blade seat nut M10 12
5506010056 GB97.1-10 blade seat plain washer 10 16
6802190010 FMN120.00.012 blade seat assembly 3
7507010070 GB1096-A-8X7X28 at key/woodru key 8x7x28 3
8-1802190013 FMN120.00.013 hood/deck 120 1
8-2802200001 FMN120.00.013a hood/deck 150 1
8-3802210004 FMN120.00.013b hood/deck 180 1
9506010063 GB97.1-24 lower linkage plain washer 24 2
10 506030043 GB93-24 lower linkage spring washer 24 2
11 503010053 GB6170-M24 lower linkage nut M24 2
12 503010762 DIN985-M10 nut M10 16
13 702340004 SL140.00.109 lower linkage pin 2
14 508050054 GB91-2.5X12 coer pin/ r clip 1
15-1702190003 FMN120.00.103 pin rod 120 1
15-2702200001 FMN120.00.103a pin rod 150 1
15-3702190033 FMN120.00.103b pin rod 180 1
16 501011128 GB5783-M12X40 screw bolt M12 2
17-1702190004 FMN120.00.105 (L=635) backstay a-frame 120 2
17-2702200002 FMN120.00.105a (L=728) backstay a-frame 150 2
17-3702210001 FMN120.00.105b (L=838) backstay a-frame 180 2
18 501010762 GB5782-M12X90 half thread bolt for a frame M12 1

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8. PARTS LIST (Connued)
Dia No. Number Part Number Part Descripon Qty
19 700920091 EF100.00.101 spacer bush for a frame 2
20 702190005 FMN120.00.106 a frame bracket 2
21 702190001 FMN120.00.101 spacer bush 26
22 702190002 FMN120.00.102 rear fender/tooth 27
23 802110010 FM120.00.014A small double groove belt pulley 1
24 702110078 FM120.00.112 top a-frame bracket 1
25 501011113 GB5783-M10X30 screw bolt M10 14
26 506010037 GB96.1-12 plain washer 12 2
27 503010763 DIN985-M12 lock nut 12 7
28 802110029 FM120.00.018 wheel assembly 4
29 501011138 GB5783-M12X110 screw bolt M12 4
30 506010057 GB97.1-12 plain washer 12 7
31 802110001 FM120.00.011 wheel fork 4
32 802190008 FMN120.00.011 wheel frame (120/150/180) 2
33 702170001 FMR120.00.115 (H=6) regulang spacer 4
33 702170002 FMR120.00.115a (H=12) regulang spacer 4
33 702170003 FMR120.00.115b (H=32) regulating spacer 4
34 702110091 FM120-00-125 spring washer/spacer 4
35 700080010 200.56.011 lockpin linch pin 4
36 509010008 GB1152-M8X1 Grease point M8 4
37 802110007 FM120.00.013A small single groove belt pulley 2
38 702110103 FM120.00.198 M24X1.5X18 lock nut 3
39 501011087 GB5783-M6X12 grease point M6 3
40-1514020002 B1549 belt (120) 2
40-2514020003 B1753 belt (150) 2
40-3514020004 B1930 belt (180) 2

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8. PARTS LIST (Connued)
Dia No. Number Part Number Part Descripon Qty
41 802110004 FM120.00.012A large double groove drive belt pulley 1
42 505020998 GB85-M12X60 bolt M12 1
43 503010047 GB6170-M12 nut M12 1
44 501040584 GB12-M16X45 bolt M16 4
49 501011114 GB5783-M10X35 screw bolt M10 2
50 501011098 GB5783-M8X16 screw bolt 8
51 506030035 GB93-8spring washer 8
52 506010055 GB97.1-8plain gasket 4
53 703400008 FM120.00.199 PTO transmission shaft cover 1
54 506010036 GB96.1-10 plain washer 10 6
55 506030036 GB93-10 spring washer 10 6
56 501010753 GB5782-M10X90 half thread bolt M10 6
57-1702110087 FM120.00.121-Lleft belt pulley cover (120) 1
57-2702110088 FM120.00.121a-Lleft belt pulley cover (150) 1
57-3702110089 FM120.00.121b-Lleft belt pulley cover (180) 1
58 802110093 FM120.01.001 transmission gearbox 1
59 503010765 DIN985-M16 nut 16 4
60 506010059 GB97.1-16 plain washer 16 4
61 702110073 FM120.00.108 transmission gearbox pad/plate 1
62 506010035 GB96.1-8plain washer 8 4
63-1702110114 FM120.00.121-Rright belt pulley cover (120) 1
63-2702110115 FM120.00.121a-Rright belt pulley cover (150) 1
63-3702110116 FM120.00.121b-Rright belt pulley cover (180) 1
64 702110077 FM120.00.110-2rubber grease cover 3
65 702110090 FM120.00.222 plug 2
66 702110086 FM120.00.120-1nylon cover 8

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9. PARTS DIAGRAM 2 - #6 FM120.00.012 breakdown
9. PARTS LIST 2 - #6 FM120.00.012 breakdown
Dia No. Number Part Number Part Descripon Qty
1511022103 GB276-6205-Zdeep groove ball bearing 6205 2
2702110019 FM120.00.114 spacer bush 1
3802190011 FMN120.00.020 blade seat 1
4702110022 FM120.00.126 gasket 1
5702110021 FM120.00.117 shield 1
6802110020 FM120.00.116 blade shaft/ spindle 1
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10. PARTS LIST 3 - #28 FM120.00.018 breakdown
10. PARTS DIAGRAM 3 - #28 FM120.00.018 breakdown
Dia No. Number Part Number Part Descripon Qty
1503010761 DIN985-M8 nut 5
2506010055 GB97.1-8plain gasket 5
3702110030 FM120.00.161 steel ring 1
4702110034 FM120.00.165 spacer bush 1
5702110035 FM120.00.166 sleeve 1
6702110033 FM120.00.164 rubber wheel 1
7511022103 GB276-6205-Zdeep groove ball bearing 2
8702110032 FM120.00.162 bushing 5
9702110031 FM120.00.161a steel ring 1
10 501011102 GB5783-M8X35 bolt 5
11 509010007 GB1152-M6 grease point 1
12 506010055 GB97.1-8plain gasket 5
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NOTES