Priefert FMX Manual de usuario

Rotary Mowers

FMX, RMS, RMX and RMH Models

Operator’s Manual

Safety related warnings and instructions follow

this Alert Symbol and are used to get your atten-

tion so you may avoid serious injury or death to

you and others. Read the Operator’s Manual in

it’s entirety!

OM-RM_V2 1010

RMX500 Model Shown

DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST

ROTARY MOWERS

The following checklist should be completed using

this Operator Manual for reference.

___ Three-Point A-Frame Assembled

___ Check Fluid levels in Gearbox.

___ All fittings are lubricated.

___ All shields are secured and in good condition.

___ All fasteners are secured.

___ Mower condition should be new (i.e. paint, welds)

___ Operator Manual has been delivered to Owner

___ Provided instructions on safe and proper use of

the implement.

___ Modification Notice—unauthorized alteration voids

the warranty.

____ RMS GEARBOX has a driveline snap

ring already installed. The snap ring prevents the driveline

from swinging if the shear pin breaks while in operation.

• If the driveline is not connected to the gearbox, remove

the snap ring before connecting the Driveline to the gear-

box and immediately replace to secure the driveline.

• If the driveline is already installed, verify that the

snap ring is present!

Failure to use the snap ring may cause

serious injury or death!

WARNING

OSHA, ASABE, SAE and ANSI standards require the use of Chain Guards or other protective

guards at all times for non-agricultural use. Priefert Manufacturing strongly recommends that

such guards should be used for Agricultural uses as well, to minimize risk of property damage,

serious bodily injury or even death from thrown object hazards or by contacting rotating parts, i.e.

driveline, implement blades.

Dealer’s Signature ______________________________________________

Purchaser’s Signature ______________________________________________

Model Number: ______________________________________________

Serial Number: ______________________________________________

(Serial Number Plate location is shown on page 9)

Do not remove this checklist from the Operator’s Manual.

It is the responsibility of the dealer to complete the procedures listed above

before delivery of this implement to the buyer.

Snap Ring

Table of Contents

Dealer Preparation Checklist 2

Important Federal Laws & Regulations 4

Welcome 5

Getting Started.......................................................................... 5

Terminology .............................................................................. 5

Owner Assistance..................................................................... 5

Customer Service ..................................................................... 5

Safety 6

Safety........................................................................................ 6

Signal Words ............................................................................ 6

Personal Protective Equipment ................................................ 7

Emergency Preparedness ........................................................ 7

No Passengers Allowed............................................................ 7

Shutdown & Storage................................................................. 7

Equipment Safety Guidelines ................................................... 7

Transportation........................................................................... 8

Maintenance and Your Safety .................................................. 8

Safety Labels ............................................................................ 9

Section 1: Set-Up Requirements 10

Tractor Requirements .............................................................. 10

Three-Point Hitch..................................................................... 10

Tractor Hook-Up ...................................................................... 10

Driveline Installation................................................................. 11

PTO Driveline .......................................................................... 11

Determine Operating Lengths 11

Driveline Adjustments 12

Slip Clutch Specifications 13

Driveline Protection 13

Gear Box Oil Requirements ..................................................... 14

Section 2: Adjustments 15

Slip Clutch Adjustments........................................................... 15

Deck Leveling .......................................................................... 15

Deck Mowing Height................................................................ 16

Center 3-Point Link Length ...................................................... 16

Gauge Wheel Height Adjustment (FMX Models)..................... 16

Wheel Interference Check (FMX Models)................................ 16

Tail-Wheel Height Adjustment ................................................. 17

Belts and Sheaves (FMX Models) ........................................... 17

Belt Tension (FMX Models) ..................................................... 17

Sheaves (FMX Models) ........................................................... 17

Section 3: Operating Instructions 18

Operating Check List ............................................................... 18

Inspection Procedures ............................................................. 18

Transporting Procedures ......................................................... 18

Unhooking the Implement........................................................ 19

Mowing Safety ......................................................................... 19

Section 3: Operating Instructions (Continued)

Before Mowing ......................................................................... 20

General Operating Instructions ................................................ 20

General Operating Procedures ................................................ 20

Transporting Instructions.......................................................... 21

Mowing Instructions..................................................................21

Taking a Break ......................................................................... 21

Section 4: Maintenance 22

Servicing...................................................................................22

General Maintenance ............................................................... 22

Maintenance Schedule............................................................. 22

Blade Maintenance ..................................................................22

Blade Sharpening..................................................................... 22

Blade Replacement..................................................................22

Shear Bolt Replacement .......................................................... 22

Blade Spindle Maintenance (FMX Model)................................ 22

Driveline Maintenance.............................................................. 23

Lubricating................................................................................ 23

Gearbox.................................................................................... 23

Replacing Oil............................................................................23

Handling Waste Product and Chemicals.................................. 23

Parking & Storage .................................................................... 23

Section 5: Specifications 24

FMX Models ............................................................................. 24

RMS Models............................................................................. 25

RMX Models............................................................................. 26

RMH Model .............................................................................. 27

Section 6: Components 28

Mower Components (All Models) ............................................. 28

Decals ......................................................................................39

Section 7: Appendix 30

Troubleshooting Mower............................................................ 30

Troubleshooting Gearbox......................................................... 30

Troubleshooting Drivelines....................................................... 31

Maintenance Record 31

Warranty 32

References 33

IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS

FOR OPERATORS, EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES

This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the laws and regulations and should not be considered as such. The following information is

intended to explain the concept and effect in the broadest of terms only.

U.S. Public Law 91-596 (Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1970) “To assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and

women; by authorizing enforcement of the standards developed under the Act; by assisting and encouraging the States in their efforts to assure safe

and healthful working conditions; by providing for research, information, education, and training in the field of occupational safety and health; and for

other purposes.”

SECTION 5 DUTIES

a) Each employer

(1) shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing

or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees;

(2) shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under the Act.

b) Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to this Act which

are applicable to his own actions and conduct.

OSHA Regulations

Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations Part 1928 (29 CFR 1928) - Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (OSHA) , as well as,

Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations Part 1910 (29 CFR 1910 Parts 142, 266, 1200 and 1027) also contain applicable training standards.

Training Requirement

(6) Operating Instructions. At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the employer shall instruct every employee in the

safe operation and servicing of all covered equipment with which he is or will be involved, including at least the following safe operating

practices.

(i) Keep all guards in place when the machine is in operation;

(ii) Permit no riders on farm field equipment other than persons required for instruction or assistance in machine operation;

(iii) Stop engine, disconnect the power source, and wait for all machine movement to stop before servicing, adjusting, cleaning, or

unclogging the equipment, except where the machine must be running to be properly serviced or maintained, in which case the

employer shall instruct employees as to all steps and procedures which are necessary to safely service or maintain the equipment;

(iv) Make sure everyone is clear of machinery before starting the engine, engaging power, or operating the machine;

(v) Lock out electrical power before performing maintenance or service on farmstead equipment.

Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations Part 570.70 (29 CFR 570.70) subpart E-1 — Child Labor Under 16 Years Old

The child labor rules that apply to agricultural employment depend on the age of the young worker and the kind of job to be performed. The rules

are the same for all youth, migrant children as well as local resident children. In addition to the restrictions on hours, the Secretary of Labor has

found that certain jobs in agriculture are too hazardous for anyone under 16 to perform. Specifically under the age of 16 may not operate power

machinery. It is your responsibility to know what regulations are in your own area or situation.

Welcome

Priefert Manufacturing would like to thank you for choosing the best

built implement on the market today. With proper care and mainte-

nance your implement will last for years to come.

Priefert offers a variety of implements to fit any application. The capa-

bility of our mowing implements range from light duty (RMS) models

(non-commercial use) that will give your small farmstead a professional

appearance to our heavy-duty commercial grade RMH model.

Priefert Manufacturing maintains an ongoing program of continuous

product improvement. Therefore, Priefert reserves the right to make

improvements in design or specification changes without incurring any

obligation to replace said items on units previously sold.

There is a possibility that some illustrations in our manuals were of

prototype models, design of production models may vary in detail from

those shown in our manuals.

IMPORTANT: Some photographs or illustrations may show safety

shields removed for purposes of clarity. DO NOT OPERATE THIS

IMPLEMENT WITHOUT ALL SAFETY SHIELDS IN PLACE!

REMEMBER SAFETY FIRST!

Be Alert - Eliminate unsafe habits and risky behavior, recognize

hazards as they exist and read and follow the Operator’s Manual

for your Priefert implement and your tractor!

Getting Started

This manual provides information necessary to effectively and safely

operate your implement. This manual also provides manufacturer’s

recommendation of proper use and maintenance of the implement.

The information presented in this operator’s manual is applicable

only to the make and model of your implement at time of purchase.

See your authorized dealer or manufacturer for any needed addi-

tional information.

Terminology

“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by facing

forward in the direction the machine will operate while in use

unless otherwise stated.

“NOTE:” provides the operator a brief summary of information that will

assist in operating the implement.

“IMPORTANT:” denotes that the following content has significance in

the operation or maintenance of the implement.

Owner Assistance

Please contact your Priefert Dealer if you have any questions regard-

ing your implement, need repairs, or to order replacement parts.

The parts on your implement have been specifically designed and

should only be replaced with approved Priefert Manufacturing parts.

Customer Service

Contact your Priefert Dealer and allow them the opportunity to discuss

assist in correcting any problems that you may be experiencing.

For further assistance write to:

Priefert Manufacturing

Attention: Customer Service

2630 South Jefferson

P.O. Box 1540

Mount Pleasant, Texas 75456-1540

1-800-527-8616

Web-site address:

www.priefert.com

sales.priefert.com

For the Safe Operation of Your Priefert Implement:

Owner and operator’s responsibilities are to read and understand the Operator’s Manual before operating the implement! This alert

symbol found throughout this manual is to call your attention to the extra safety precautions within the instruction. All safety symbols

are designed to ensure safe operation of your implement. Your safety and the safety of others depends upon your being alert, informed

and properly trained while operating, transporting, storing and performing maintenance. Failure to understand follow the instructions

included in this Operator’s Manual may result in serious injury or death.

Your Operator’s Manual contains the “Safety Label” decals that have been installed on your implement to warn you of certain potential

hazards that exist. These safety decals are not substitutes for reading and understanding this Operator’s Manual.

Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment who has not fully read and comprehended this manual and who has not been properly

trained in the safe operation of the equipment.

• Operator should understand all functions of the tractor and implement.

• Do not attempt to operate implement from the ground or from the back of the tractor; operate implement from the driver’s seat only.

• Inspect all guards and shields to ensure that these are in place, in good condition, and secured before operating the implement.

DO NOT OPERATE if any guards or shields are missing or not in operating condition!

• Always follow the proper shut down procedure for both the implement and the tractor any time you have to leave them unattended.

• Dismounting while a tractor is moving could cause serious injury or death.

• Never allow anyone to stand between the tractor and implement while an operator is backing up to the implement, or if PTO is engaged as

this may cause serious injury or death.

• Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelry, and clothing away from equipment to avoid entanglement with power-driven parts.

• Watch out for obstacles such as bushes, fencing, trees, power lines, etc., when raising implement.

• Clear the work area of all bystanders, children, pets, livestock, etc., during operation.

• Avoid sharp turns as this may cause implement to ride up on the tractor’s wheels that may result in serious injury and damage to

your equipment.

• Your implement is not designed to carry passengers - No Riders!

SIGNAL WORDS: The appropriate signal word for each identified

hazard has been selected using the following guidelines: 1

DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is limited to

the most extreme situations, typically for machine components that, for

functional purposes cannot be guarded. 1

CAUTION Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not

avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to

alert against unsafe practices. 1

WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that

are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert

against unsafe practices.1

Safety

Personal Protective Equipment

• Do not wear loose fitting clothing, dangling jewelry, long hair should be tied back to avoid entanglement.

• Wear steel-toe boots or other appropriate footwear. Soft cloth shoes or sandals are not safe around any

type of equipment.

• Wear hearing protection such as earplugs or other devices that will minimize sounds, but will not interfere

with your ability to hear traffic or other noises that may alert you to potential hazards.

• Do not operate any machinery while talking on a cell phone or using other portable devices such as MP3 players,

as these are considered distractions. Operating any farm equipment requires the operator’s full attention.

Safety

Emergency Preparedness

• Keep a fire extinguisher on your tractor and check the expiration date periodically!

• Keep a well stocked first aid kit on your tractor.

• Save In Case of Emergency ( I.C.E ) numbers on your cell phone (including doctors, hospital and

911 services).

• Keep I.C.E. numbers next to a home or office phone.

No Passengers Allowed!

• Passengers may obstruct the operator’s view that may result in an accident.

• This implement is not designed to carry passengers and may cause failure in the PTO driveline or other

malfunctions that may result in serious injury or death.

Shutdown and Storage

• Disengage PTO driveline before inspecting, working around the driveline or during shutdown.

• Lower machine to ground, put tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove the key.

• Detach and store implements in an area where children normally do not play.

• Secure implement by using blocks and/or supports.

Equipment Safety Guidelines

• Review safety instructions for both the tractor and this implement annually.

• Never exceed the limits of the tractor or the implement.

• If the ability to accomplish the job or to operate safely is in question, DO NOT TRY IT!

• This equipment is dangerous to children and those unfamiliar with it’s operation. DO NOT ALLOW children

to operate or play on the equipment.

• Operator should be an adult who is familiar with operating the tractor and the implement.

• Operator should be physically and mentally fit before operating machinery. Fatigue, stress, medications,

alcohol and drugs may impair the ability to focus on safe farm machinery operation.

• Check all equipment before operating this implement.

• Refer to the tractor’s operator manual for additional safety information (such as hydraulic pressure,

tire safety, etc.)

• Check all safety decals and/or signs - if any of these have been damaged, illegible, removed or parts

replaced without these decals, new decals must be reapplied. Contact your local Priefert Dealer or our

office to order replacements.

Transportation

A high percentage of fatalities and injuries involve farm equipment on

roads and highways. It is very important to use common sense while

operating equipment and vehicles.

1. Plan your route.

2. Be aware of surface conditions, visibility, pedestrian and vehicular

traffic, curves, on-ramps and intersections.

3. Safest time to transport farm equipment on public roads is between

sunrise and sunset.

4. Ensure that the hitches are properly secured and fastened.

5. Use the Slowing Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem, if required by your

local and state laws, properly attached and visible.

• Comply with state and local laws.

• Perform a safety inspection on the tractor and correct any hazards

before you begin operating equipment.

• Use approved lighting, flags, and necessary warning devices on

your farm equipment to alert other vehicles on the highway.

• Inspect all warning lights and turn signals be sure these are

operational. If necessary you may need to purchase accessory

lighting devices that are available through your tractor dealership

or farm equipment store.

• Use the safety devices that are installed on your tractor such as

ROPS, and seat belts. Never modify any safety device that has

been provided with your equipment.

• Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with brakes.

• Keep the brake pedals locked together at all times and make sure

the brakes are properly adjusted.

• 20 MPH is the maximum transport speed for towed implements

without brake devices. DO NOT EXCEED.

• If your tow weight is double the weight of the tractor do not exceed

10 mph.

• If towed weight is more than double the weight of the tractor do not

operate the equipment; select a larger tractor.

• Operator must have control of steering and braking at all times.

Slow down if your travel speed affects handling of farm equipment.

• Slow down for turns and curves and avoid sudden uphill turns.

• Sudden braking may cause loss of control over the implement.

• Never travel at a speed which does not allow adequate control

of steering or lessens the ability to stop. Some rough terrain

may require a slower speed.

Maintenance and Your Safety

Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before performing any

maintenance. If you are unfamiliar with performing maintenance then

enlist someone with experience to assist you.

• Wear appropriate protective clothing such as steel-toe boots, eye

protection, gloves, etc.

• Work in a clean dry area.

• Buildings should have adequate ventilation for the starting, run-

ning, and stopping of machinery while performing maintenance

and/or repairs.

• Park the tractor and implement on level ground, disconnect the

PTO and remove the key.

• Allow your equipment to cool completely.

• Raise or lower the implement to the height needed to perform

maintenance or repairs. Blocks and/or jacks should be used to

prevent machinery from moving or falling.

• Never attempt to grease or oil implement while in operation.

• Perform routine maintenance regularly and in accordance with

the Operator Manual.

• Inspect your implement before and after each use; any worn or

broken parts should be replaced immediately. Repair in accor-

dance with the Operator Manual.

• Clean your implement after every use; and wipe away any excess

grease or oil that may have accumulated.

• Check brakes, safety chains, blades, pins and clevis for wear,

breaks, missing parts or cracks.

Safety

Safety Labels

Your implement comes equipped with all safety labels in place.

They were designed to help you safely operate your implement.

1. Read and follow their directions.

2. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.

3. Replace all damaged or missing labels. To order new labels

go to your nearest Priefert Dealer.

4. Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety

labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by

Priefert. When ordering new components make sure the correct

safety labels are included in the request.

5. Refer to this section for proper label placement.

To install new labels:

1. Clean the area the label is to be placed.

2. Wipe the surface dry.

3. Peel backing from label.

4. Press firmly onto the surface.

Use a small straight edge plastic (credit card) to squeeze out air bubbles

working from the center out towards the sides.

Safety

Section 1: Set-Up Requirements

Tractor Requirements

This unit is shipped completely assembled. Carefully follow instructions

for final assembly. Hitch clevises and lock pins are sold separately.

RMX and RMH models are designed with a 3-point category I hitch, which

may be adapted to a category II. The RMS model is designed with a

3-point category I hitch and will require an adjustment to fit a category II

hitch. Horse power rating of the tractor should not exceed the PTO rating

of the gearbox.

*May require the use of hitch bushings.

Three-Point Hitch

See Chart below for Tractor Categories and Three-Point Standards

The stabilizing arms are the 2-steel or cast arms that extend rearward

and provide the lift and are the pull-point for the implement (referred to

as lower link). The Upper Link is the 3rd mounting point and extends

from a top middle position at the rear of the tractor. Comparatively little

rearward force is applied from the top link.

The implement has been designed for front to back flotation while mov-

ing on uneven terrain. Adjust the tractor’s top link to place the upper

hitch vertically above the lower lifting arms.

Tractor Hook-Up

1. If your tractor has a multi-speed PTO, be certain that the PTO is

set for 540 RPM.

2. Back tractor up to implement until lower 3-point links are aligned

with the hitch clevises on your implement. Always stop the trac-

tor, set the brake, shut off engine and remove the key before

dismounting from tractor.

3. Secure tractor’s 3-point lower links to the lower hitch clevises

using 7/8" hitch pins. Use appropriate hitch pins for your hitch

classification. Refer to “Tractor Categories and Three-Point Hitch

Specification” table below.

4. Secure the tractor’s top link to the implement’s top hitch using a

3/4” hitch pin (supplied by customer). Adjust the tractor top link in

order to level the implement.

5. Start tractor engine and lift implement from the ground about 12-

14 inches. Turn off the tractor.

6. Adjust the tractor’s 3-point hitch lift height so that the implement is

not lifted more than 14'' off the ground while the PTO Driveline is

attached to implement and tractor to avoid damaging the driveline.

7. Install the stabilizer arms, anti-sway blocks or chains, refer to your

tractor’s operating manual to limit side sway of hitch. Side to side

oscillation of about 2 inches is recommended.

8. Level the implement at the sides by adjusting the tractor lift links.

9. Measure the blade tip height on both sides, if these are not the

same refer to Section 2 “Adjustments for Deck Mowing Height” on

page 16.

10. Mount the driveline to determine if this needs to be adjusted.

11. Carefully raise and lower the implement and ensure that tractor’s

tires, drawbars, and other equipment on the tractor do not come

into contact with the implement’s frame or PTO Driveline.

12. Use the lift control limiting stop on the tractor control lever to limit

the upward travel of the lever so the lift cannot be raised high

enough to cause contact between the drive shaft shield and front

shielding.

Model

Width

Hitch

Type

Recommended

Maximum HP

FMX500 5'

I/ II* 40

FMX600 6' I/ II* 50

RMS400 4'

I 40

RMS500 5'

I/ II* 60

RMS600 6'

I/ II* 60

RMX500 5'I/ II* 60

RMX600 6'I/ II* 75

RMH700 7'

II 90

Tractor Categories and Three-Point Hitch Specifications

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