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Table of Contents
All Flex Grooming Mowers
AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016
22380
315-160M
Operator’s Manual
Read the Operator’s manual entirely. When
you see this symbol, the subsequent
!
instructions and warnings are serious - follow
without exception. Your life and the lives of
others depend on it!
© Copyright 2006 Printed 7/28/06
Cover photo may show optional equipment
not supplied with standard unit.
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Land Pride Table of Contents Table of Contents Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1 Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication 23 Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Servicing Mower Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Blade Inspection
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REMOVE Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Safety at All Times Look For The Safety Alert Symbol Thoroughly read and understand The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a the instructions given in this potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra manual before operation. Refer to safety precaution must be taken. When you see this the
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Use the following maximum Use Safety Transport speed - tow load weight ratios as Lights and Devices Machinery Safely a guideline: Slow moving tractors, self- Comply with state and local laws. 20 mph when weight is less than or equal to the weight of propelled equipment, and towed Maximum transport speed for implements can create
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Avoid High Wear Prepare for Emergencies Pressure Fluids Hazard Protective Equipment Be prepared if a fire starts. Escaping fluid under pressure can Protective clothing and equipment Keep a first aid kit and fire should be worn. penetrate the skin causing serious extinguisher handy. injury. Wear clothing and equipment Keep emergen
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information order new labels go to your Land Pride dealer. Safety Labels 5. Refer to this section for proper label placement. 1. Your mower comes equipped with all safety labels in place. To install new labels: They were designed to help you safely operate your a. Clean the area the label is to be placed. implement. Read and follow their directions. b. Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to 2. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-130C 12596 Caution 540 RPM 818-187C 13653 Danger Shield Missing 818-229C Amber Reflector 22282 818-230C Red Reflector 22281 7/28/06 AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M 5
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-337C 12596 Model 4011 Warning Max Trans Speed 818-337C 13649 Models 4014 & 4016 Warning Max Trans Speed 818-339C 13731 Warning High Pressure 818-351C 12596 Model 4011 Caution Lock For Transport 6 AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M 7/28/06
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-351C 13649 Models 4014 & 4016 Caution Lock For Transport 818-353C 12596 Caution Unlock To Unfold 818-556C Danger Thrown Object Hazard 22281 818-555C Danger Rotating Blade 22281 7/28/06 AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M 7
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-558C Warning Serious Injury 13731 818-561C 13731 Danger Raised Wing 818-456C 14932 Model 4011 Caution V-Belt Installation 8 AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M 7/28/06
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-293C 14931 Model 4011 Caution V-Belt Installation 818-514C 1493 Models 4014 & 4016 Caution V-Belt Installation 818-513C 14934 Models 4014 & 4016 Caution V-Belt Installation 7/28/06 AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M 9
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information ROTATING DRIVELINE 13314 KEEP AWAY! 818-552C Danger Entanglement 13314 818-540C Danger Guard Missing 10 AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M 7/28/06
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Land Pride Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new Definitions product owners. NOTE: A special point of information that the This AFM40 All-Flex Grooming Mower has been operator must be aware of before continuing. designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper assembly, maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you get years of IMPORTANT: A special point of information related satisfactory use fro
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Land Pride Table of Contents Introduction For prompt service always use the serial number and model number when ordering parts from your Land Pride dealer. Be sure to include your serial and model numbers in correspondence also. Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new machine. If for any reason you do not understand any part of this manual or are not satisfied with the service received, the following actions are suggested: 1. Discuss the matter with your dealership Service Manager ma
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-up Section 1: Assembly and Set-up Tractor Requirements These mowers are designed for use with tractors having ! CAUTION! 540 rpm PTO speed. Also required is one dual ported Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result. This hydraulic remote. The PTO horse power rating should mower is designed to be used with a tractor using a 540 rpm not exceed 50 hp maximum for the 4011 model and 60 rear PTO. hp maximum for the 4014 and 4016 models.
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-up 8. Attach the safety chain on the frame tongue to the PTO To Drawbar Set-Up tractor. Adjust the chain length to remove all slack Refer to Figure 1-2 except what is necessary to permit turning of the Distances between center of drawbar hitch pin hole to mower. Lock the hook securely on the chain. end of tractor PTO shaft (“A” dimension) and from top of 9. The driveline shaft from the tractor is a constant velocity drawbar hitch to center
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-up Bleeding The Fold Hydraulics ! CAUTION! Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate skin. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems. Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather than hands when searching for hydraulic leaks. If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor or gangrene may result. With the mower decks lowered onto the groun
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Operating Instructions Section 2: Operating Instructions Introduction It is absolutely essential that no one operates the ! WARNING! grooming mower without first having read, fully Do not transport mower faster than 20 mph. When traveling on understood and become totally familiar with the roadways, transport in such a manner that vehicles moving at a Operator’s Manual. Make sure the operator has read and faster rate of speed may pass you safely. fully unde
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Operating Instructions • Grease driveline shaft and all other grease fittings. • Check oil level in gearboxes. Refer to the Lubrication portion of the “Maintenance and Lubrication” section starting on page 23. • Check all plugs and caps in gearboxes to make certain that they have been replaced and tightened properly. • Check mower blades for sharpness and damage. See “Blade Inspection” on page 23. • Be sure blades are installed properly on each deck with t
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Operating Instructions • Extend all 3 cylinders to their maximum stroke for Operating Instructions maximum field float of mower decks. ! DANGER! IMPORTANT: When unfolding the mower, fully Stop operation if bystanders come within several hundred feet extend the fold cylinders to utilize maximum flexibility. Damage to the mower may occur if the cylinders are not fully extended. ! WARNING! 7. Set the tractor throttle at idle. Engage the PTO to start Do not op
