PULSAR 2023 Finish Mower User Manual

Pulsar Finishing Mower Operator’s / Parts Manual

3950 Steffl er Rd.
Elmira . Ontario, Canada . N3B 2Z3
Email : sales@mkmartin.ca
Fax : (519)-664-3695
Tel : (519)-664-2752

Warranty

Eff ective on products retailed on or after November 1, 2017
Two Year Limited Consumer Warranty
Five Year Limited Consumer Warranty on Gearboxes
90 Day Limited Commercial Warranty including Gearboxes
Commercial includes rental and industrial applications.
Warranty begins at the time of customer delivery and is activated upon warranty registration receipt at MK Martin Enterprise Inc.
Warranty coverage is null and void unless the Warranty Registration form has been completed in full and is on fi le at MK Martin Enterprise Inc.
Keep your registration copy in a safe place, it is required as proof of warranty activation.
This new and unused product is warranted by MK Martin Enterprise Inc. to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and regular service as described in the owner’s manual, for a consumer period of 2 years and 5 years for gearboxes,from the date of delivery, and commercial period of 90 days, including gearboxes, from the date of delivery. Warranty is limited to the replacement of parts and / or repair of the product.
If issues develop within the warranty period with the product, contact the local dealer from which you purchased the unit. Only MK Martin authorized dealers may make repairs to the product or aff ect the replacement of defective parts, unless otherwise approved by MK Martin. Repairs / replacement will be done at no charge within a reasonable time after the receipt of the product.
This warranty does not cover the following items:

1. Normal replacement of service items.

2. Normal maintenance or adjustments.

3. Machines or parts lost or damaged during shipment,

4. Accessory items / parts not supplied by MK Martin

5. Damages resulting from:
   misuse, negligence, accident, theft or fi re
   use of improper or insuffi cient fuel, fl uids or lubricants
   use of after market parts or accessories, unless approved by MK Martin
   modifi cations, alteration, tampering or improper repair
   any device or accessories installed by other than an authorized dealer.

6. Tires are covered by the manufacturer of the tire and the warranty period specifi ed by that manufacturer. Please contact the tire manufacturer for warranty on these items.

MK Martin Enterprise Inc. shall not, in any event, be liable for any losses, damages or costs; to include profi ts, travel, transportation, pick up, delivery, towing cost, tow vehicle, loss of use, whether special, incidental, consequential or otherwise, in any way. Unit or parts are returned at the customer’s expense.
Include a copy of your completed Warranty Registration form with any claim as proof of warranty activation.
There are no warranties, expressed or implied, other than those specifi ed herein. No agent, employee or other person has any authority to vary any of the foregoing provisions.
Warranty coverage is null and void unless the Warranty Registration form has been completed in full and is on fi le at MK Martin Enterprise Inc.
Warranty begins at the time of customer delivery and is activated upon Warranty Registration receipt at MK Martin Enterprise Inc.
M K Martin Enterprise Inc
3950 Steffl er Rd
Elmira ON CA N3B 2Z3
Purchaser’s warranty protection is valid only when this completed form or a copy of this form is on fi le at M K Martin Enterprise Inc. By fi lling out this form the purchaser has acknowledged delivery of equipment and owner’s / operator’s manual and has accepted the condition of the equipment.
Date of delivery to purchaser ——————————————————-
Type of Equipment ——————————————————————-
Model # ——————————- Serial # ————————————-
Retailer’s Signature Indicates

• Equipment was properly assembled as directed by manufacturer
• Equipment was tested for functionality and operates properly
• Purchaser was instructed in safe and proper operating procedures
• Warranty was explained to purchaser
• Purchaser was given the operators manual

Retailer
Signature —————————————-
Company ————————————–
Address ————————————–

• Acceptance of equipment fully assembled
• Received operator’s manual
• Clearly understands conditions of warranty
• Received instructions of safe and proper operation of equipment
  Purchaser
  Signature ———————————————————–
  Company ———————————————————
  Mailing address ————————————————-
  City —————————————— Prov/State ——– Postal Code/Zip —————
  Available phone number —————————————–

Warranty is valid only when it has been received by manufacturer at address above

Warranty Registration

Please Cut and Return to M K Martin Enterprise Inc
Fold And Tape here
Do not tape all edges or use staples
Fold Here
Postage Stamp
M K Martin Enterprise Inc
3950 Steffl er Rd
Elmira ON CA N3B 2Z3

Safety

Take Note! This safety symbol is found throughout this manual to call your attention to instructions involving yourself and others working around the machine.

• Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or death

This symbol means
–Attention!
–Become Alert!
–Your Safety is involved!
Signal words are used in this manual.
Caution: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result injury.
Warning: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in serious injury or death.
Danger: Indicates a hazardous situation that needs to be avoided. It is you the operator that needs to be aware of these dangers.
If you have any questions not answered in this manual, please contact your dealer or
M K Martin Enterprise Inc.
3950 Steffl er Rd Elmira On Ca N3B 2Z3
Tel:519-664-2752
1-855-664-2752
Fax: 519-664-3695
E-mail: sales@mkmartin.ca
www.mkmartin.ca

Safety — It’s in your interest!

1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all safety signs before operating, servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
2. Do not allow riders.
3. Install and secure all guards and shields before operating the equipment.
4. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all moving parts.
5. Place all controls in neutral, stop tractor engine, set park brake, remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging the mower.
6. Place all tractor controls in neutral before starting.
7. Never operate the mower unless you are sitting on the tractor seat.
8. Do not operate the tractor inside a building unless there is adequate ventilation.
9. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children before starting.
10. Stay clear of the machine when engaging the PTO. Keep others away.
11. Clean refl ectors, SMV sign and lights if used, before transporting.
12. When transporting use hazard fl ashing lights.
13. Do not put hands or feet under machine while tractor engine is running.
14. Do not operate the mower in a raised position.
15. Objects can be thrown out from the mower with suffi cient force to severely injure people or pets. Stay away from mower when it is running, keep others away.
16. Remove all sticks, stones and other loose matter in the area before starting.
17. Review operator’s manual annually.

It is the responsibility of the owner or operator to read this manual and to train all other operators before they start working with the mower.
Follow all safety instructions. Safety is everyones business. By following recommended procedures, a safe working environment is provided for the operator, bystanders and the area around the work-site.
Untrained operators are not qualifi ed to operate the mower!

Assembly Information

These Finish Mowers are shipped with the “A” Frame disassembled.
Assemble by undoing the top “A” Frame bolt and inserting the Brace Bars as shown above.
After tightening the nut on the bolt, back the nut off 1/3-1/2 turn to allow some movement in the linkage.
Ensure the Anti-Scalp roller turns free, a few drops of oil my be added on the axle shaft at this time.
Ensure the wheels and the caster pivot turn freely. Lightly grease the caster pivot .
When attaching Mower to tractor ensure drive-line is the right length and does not bind. (See page 22 for directions)

Decal Location

6 – Part # PULSAR – x2 2 – Part #
MKlogomadeincanada 8 – Serial Plate

| 1 – Part # 224
DANGER. Sharp objects could be thrown. Keep safe distance from the machine
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| 4 – Part # 211 – x2
Risk of injuries. Do notremove the protective shields from the belts unless all movingparts of the machine have reached a complete standstill.
| 3 – Part # 227
Danger of dropping. Do not climb on to the machine.
| 5 – Part # A75 – x2
DANGER of possible shearing of limbs. Keep a safe distance from the machine while it is working.

Technical Data

Pulsar 48 rear| Cut Width| HP| # Blades| RPM| Weight (lbs.)
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MOD.| 48| 14-20| 3| 540| 365
Pulsar 60 rear| 60| 14-22| 3| 540| 425
Pulsar 72 rear| 72| 18-25| 3| 540| 520
Pulsar 90 rear| 90| 30-40| 5| 540| 680

Noise Level
No- load noise detection
Level of acoustic pressure LpA dB – – – – 94 dB
Level of acoustic power LwA dB – – – – 103 dB

| 7 – Part # F9
Before operating machine, carefully read the instruction manual
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| 10 – Part # 207
DANGER of being crushed.
Do not get between the tractorand the machine.
| 12 – Part # 220
DANGER of being caught by the PTO shaft. Do not go near the rotating members of the machine while in operation.
| 9 – Part # Noise
Loud noise. Wear adequate hearing protection, e.g. headphones.
| 11 – Part # 226
Before any operation of maintenance a/o ad- justment, stop, brake the tractor on level ground, lower the machine to the ground and read the instruction manual.
| 13 – Part # 540
Operate with PTO at 540 RPM

Operating

For the new operator
This fi nish Mower is designed to cut a variety of grasses. The mower will work best on dry grass.
When cutting damp or long grass, use slower travel speed and you my need to frequently clean the underside of the mower deck. Power to the blades is provided by the tractor through a PTO
Shaft, Gearbox and Belts.
This mower is designed for a 540 RPM PTO speed and will give the best performance at this speed.
Many features in this mower are the result of suggestions made by customers like you.
By following the operating instructions in conjunction with a good maintenance program, your Pulsar Finish Mower will provide you with many years of service.
To Operate
Attach the mower to the tractor 3ph. Ensure the deck is level to the ground by adjusting the right hitch arm adjustment and the top link until the deck is level.
Cutting height is controlled with spacers on the caster pivot. Move spacers from top to bottom of wheel beam or bottom to top as needed for the proper cutting height.
Starting the Mower
With the mower slightly raised from the ground. (wheels may be off the ground 3-6 inches) Run the engine at a slow speed and slowly engage the PTO.
Slowly bring the engine to PTO speed. Do not exceed rated speed.
Lower the mower to the ground and proceed to mow.
Ground Speed
Travel speed can vary between 1 and 4 mph (1.5 and 6km/h) depending on the grass and ter- rain conditions. It is the responsibility of the operator to note the conditions of the job being done and to set the speed to obtain a quality cutting job while maintaining control of the equipment. The speed can be increased for lighter cutting conditions. Decrease your speed if the cut is ragged and uneven, or uncut patches.
Transport on Road – Be Safe, Be Seen!
When driving on the road please follow all regulations. Use lights, refl ectors, SMV sign as required by law.
Wheel Height
When setting the height of the deck, follow this procedure:

1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially children.

2. Raise the 3 point hitch or lift with a hoist until the wheels are far enough off the ground to remove the casters.

3. Stop the engine, set the park brake, remove the ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before dismounting.

4. Place a large block or safety stands under the deck to support the mower.

5. Remove the lynch pin on the caster shaft and lower the caster until it is out of it’s socket.

6. Rearrange the spacers above and below the wheel beam for your desired deck height. Arrange all spacers equally on all 4 casters.

7. Ensure all lynch pins are secure.

8. Remove the blocks or safety stands.

9. Operating Tips:

10. Although it is best to cut when it is dry, the Mower will work in wet conditions as well. The operator will have to travel slower for the same quality of cut. It will also be necessary to clean the bottom of the deck more frequently to prevent caking or clogging of the blade area.

11. Cutting should always be done at the rated PTO speed of 540 RPM. The cutting action is generated at the blade tips. When the speed drops below a certain point the blade will start to tear the material rather than cut it. It will look uneven and ragged.

12. Change gears to vary the ground speed. For your safety do not travel faster then 4 MPH (6 km/h). It is the operator’s responsibility to operate the machine in a safe manner at all times.

13. If the grass is tall, cut it twice to obtain the best results. This allows the unit to cut less material on each pass.

14. When mowing a new area for the fi rst time, you may want to set the deck height higher to clear any objects that may be hidden in long grass. When you are familiar with the area and have not detected any foreign objects the mower height can be set to the preferred cutting height.

15. Never cut grasses shorter than recommended for your weather conditions. Short grass is less able to withstand hot and dry conditions. It is better to cut more frequently at a longer length than cutting too short.

16. The blades need sharpening when the grass is not cut evenly and appears to ripped off rather than a clean cut.

17. Reduce ground speed when mowing in close quarters and around obstructions.

18. The mower should always be operated with all 4 wheels on the ground. The mower may be lifted a few inches off the ground when maneuvering around corners or objects.

19. The mower has three blades that turn at a high rate of speed and can expel objects out of the discharge area, 50 ft or more. It is important that the operator is aware of this and never points the mower discharge towards people, animals or property. It is  etter to stop cutting when people are in the area, especially children.

Sign Off Form
M K Martin Enterprise Inc. follows the general Safety Standards specifi ed by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and/or maintaining the equipment must read and clearly understand ALL Safety Operating and Maintenance instructions presented in this manual. Do not operate or allow anyone else to operate this equipment until such information has been reviewed. Annually review this information before the season start- up. Make these reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION annually as a standard practice for all your equipment. We feel that an untrained operator is unqualifi ed to operate this machine. A sign-off sheet is provided for your record keeping to show that all personnel who will be working with the equipment have read and understood the information in the operator’s manual and have been instructed in the operation of the equipment.

48 – 72 Pulsar Finish Mower Parts

Item #| Part #| Description| Qty 48| Qty 60| Qty 72
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1| 53537| Short spacer| 8| 8| 8
2| 53536| Long spacer| 8| 8| 8
3| OL| 3/16 Lynch pin| 4| 4| 4
4| 53245| Wheel fork| 4| 4| 4
5| OL| Bolt 1/2 x 4 1/2 c/w In| 4| 4| 4
6| 53337| Wheel spacer| 8| 8| 8
7| 53670| Wheel| 4| 4| 4
8| 176004| 48 Blades| 3| |
| 176009| 60 Blades| | 3|
| 900007| 72 Blades| | | 3
9| 10118| Heavy washer| 3| 3| 3
10| OL| Bolt 5/8 x 1 c/w lw| 3| 3| 3
11| OL| Bolt 3/8 x 1 1/4 c/w Iw,n| 12| 12| 12
12| 1400-100| Snap ring| 3| 3| 3
13| 21397| Short keystock| 2| 2| 2
14| 900001| Spindle| 3| 3| 3
15| 21399| Scalp roller axle| 1| 1| 1
16| 53671| Scalp roller end| 2| 2| 2
17| 10304| Scalp roller body| 1| 1| 1
18| OL| Cotter pin 1/8 x 1| 1| 1| 1
19| OL| Bolt 3/8 x 1 c/w fw,In| 2| 2| 2
20| 53267| Roller bracket| 1| 1| 1
21| | | | |
22| 900008| 48 Outside spindle pulley| 2| |
| 900010| 60 Outside spindle pulley| | 2|
| 900004| 72 Outside spindle pulley| | | 2
23| Belt58| 48 Belt| 2| |
| Be1t68| 60 Belt| | 2|
| Belt78| 72 Belt| | | 2
24| 900009| 48 Center spindle pulley| 1| |
| 900011| 60 Center spindle pulley| | 1|
| 900003| 72 Center spindle pulley| | | 1
25| 21395| Long keystock| 2| 2| 2
26| 900002| Gearbox pulley| 1| 1| 1
27| OL| 1 1/4 Flatwasher| 1| 1| 1
28| 53260| Gearbox mount| 1| 1| 1
29| DJA7011| Manual tube| 1| 1| 1
30| OL| Bolt 1/4 x 1 self drilling screw| 2| 2| 2
31| 53252| 48 Right belt cover| 1| |
| 53292| 60 Right belt cover| | 1|
| 53559| 72 Right belt cover| | | 1
32| OL| Bolt 5/16 x 3/4 c/w lw| 2| 2| 2
34| DJA69351| PTO shield| 1| 1| 1
35| LF205J808| Gearbox| 1| 1| 1
36| OL| 5/8 Nut c/w lw| 4| 4| 4
37| 53267| Gearbox slider| 1| 1| 1
38| OL| Bolt 3/8 x 1 c/w lw,fw,n| 10| 10| 10
39| OL| Bolt 1/2 x 3 Full thread c/w In| 1| 1| 1
40| OL| Bolt 5/16 x 3/4 c/w lw| 4| 4| 4
41| 53252| 48 Left belt cover| 1| |
| 53291| 60 Left belt cover| | 1|
| 53558| 72 Left belt cover| | | 1
42| OL| Bolt 5/8 x 6 c/w In| 1| 1| 1
43| 53314| Top link stop| 1| 1| 1
44| 53236| Top link| 1| 1| 1
45| 53237| Top link bushing| 1| 1| 1
46| 53234| A frame| 2| 2| 2
47| 53235| 48 A frame brace bar| 2| |
| 53290| 60 A frame brace bar| | 2|
| 53557| 72 A frame brace bar| | | 2
48| 53264| Stop washer| 2| 2| 2
49| OL| Bolt 3/4 x 2 1/4 c/w In| 2| 2| 2
50| OL| Bolt 3/4 x 2 c/w In| 2| 2| 2
51| 21401| Spacer| 2| 2| 2
52| 53232| Hitch link| 4| 4| 4
53| OL| Bolt 3/4 x 2 1/4 c/w In| 2| 2| 2
54| 53061| Hitch pin c/w lw,n| 2| 2| 2
55| 53243| Rear grass deflector 48| 1| |
| 53293| Rear grass deflector 60| | 1|
| 54167| Rear grass deflector 72| | | 1
56| OL| Bolt 3/8 x 1 Gr5 Hex Bolt Zinc| 4| 4| 4
57| OL| Bolt 1/2 x 3 c/w lw.fw| 4| 4| 4
58| 36731| 48 Wheel beam| 2| |
| 36727| 60 – 72 Wheel beam| | 2| 2

Note
OL – Obtain Locally
c/w – Complete With
fw – Flatwasher
lw – Lockwasher
ln – Locknut
n – Nut

90 Pulsar Finishing Mower Parts

42-72 Belt Arrangement for Pulsar Finish Mower

All of the Pulsar Finish Mowers have a similar belt arrangement
Note:
The two single V-Pulleys are identical, only one of them is upside down. For the 42-72 it does not matter which pulley is right side up. There is a spacer on the spindle that is either below or on top of the pulley. For the 90 the Idler Spindles have one that sits higher then the other, therefore making setup of the other spindes to be higher of lower on the same side the Idler Spindles are.
They are held in place with a snap-ring and set screws. When tightening the belt please note after a certain tension the gearbox bracket starts to defl ect and the large pulley starts to angle, causing belt misalignment. Please do not tighten beyond this point! Do not use any form of belt dressing, as this causes the belts to become glazed or the dressing stays tacky and will collect dust and debris.

LF-205-808 Gearbox

Note
OL – Obtain Locally
c/w – Complete With
fw – Flatwasher
lw – Lockwasher
ln – Locknut
n – Nut
PTO Drive-line Dimension
The PTO Drive-line as supplied with the machine will need to be checked for the proper length before being put into service.
To accommodate the various hitch and tractor confi gurations the supplied shaft may be too long, or in some cases too short. To determine shaft length, fi nd the collapsed length, raise or lower the equipment until the PTO out of the tractor is horizontal with the input shaft on the machine. Measure lock-pin groove to lock-pin groove or bolt hole on the equipment. If this is on trailed equipment then turn tractor as sharp as possible.
Measure collapsed PTO shaft from lock-pin to lock-pin or bolt hole and compare it with the measurement on the tractor. The diff erence of these measurements needs to be cut from Both Halves of the PTO shaft plus 1/2”.

Following these guidelines will reduce the chances of damage to the equipment.

• Use a sharp hacksaw to cut the PTO tube
• Use a fi ne fi le to remove any sharp edges and burrs from sawing
• Clean off all dirt and fi lings from tube , carefully test for smooth fi t.
• Apply a light coat of grease to the outside of the small tube
• Reinstall the shields
• Install on equipment and recheck
  These procedures need to be done before fi rst putting into operation and when attaching to a diff erent tractor

PTO 48-72 NA

PTO 84-90 B4

Bolt Torque
As used on this machine

• Bolt torque table shown below gives torque values for various bolts used.
• This chart is for non-lubricated threads.
• Replace with same strength bolt.
  Torque Specifi cations. Torque values are identifi ed by their head markings.

These torques are for reference only. Not all these sizes and grades are necessarily used in this machine. Bolts that are used as a pivot or hinge have to be used with a locknut, therefore only tighten enough to secure the bolt and still allowing the part to rotate freely.

Maintenance

Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation for trouble.
Check for missing paint and scratches, prime and paint to keep the metal from rusting.
Replace any caution, warning, danger or instruction safety decal that is not readable or is missing.
The servicing periods are based on normal operating conditions. Severe or unusual conditions may require more frequent lubrication or oil changes.
8 Hours or Daily

1. Lubricate PTO drive-line (4 locations)
2. Lubricate Castor Shafts (4 Locations)
3. Check Belt Tension

20 Hours
Lubricate PTO drive-line (3 locations)

40 Hours

1. Check gearbox oil level. Add 80W-90 oil as required.
2. Lubricate wheels (4 locations)
3. Check belt condition ( cracked, frayed etc)

Annually
Wash Machine before storing

MK Martin Enterprise Inc.
3950 Steffl er Rd Elmira, ON, Canada N3B 2Z3
Tel: 519-664-2752
Toll Free: 1-855-664-2752
Fax: 519-664-3695
E-mail: sales@mkmartin.ca
www.mkmartin.ca

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