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Table of Contents
Grooming Mower, 3-spindle
FD2560, FD2572, AT2560 & AT2572
10618
14326
310-148M
Operator’s Manual
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!
instructions and warnings are serious - follow
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© Copyright 2006 Printed 10/11/06
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 4: Maintenance and Lubrication 16 Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Blade Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Blade Sharpening . .
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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 t
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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: 20 mph when weight is less than Slow moving tractors, self- Comply with state and local laws. propelled equipment, and towed or equal to the weight of tractor. Maximum transport speed for implements
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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. Wear Prepare for Emergencies Protective Equipment Be prepared if a fire starts. Protective clothing and equipment Keep a first aid kit and fire should be worn. extinguisher handy. Wear clothing and equipment Keep emergency numbers for appropriate for the job. Avoid doctor, ambulance, hospital and loose fitting clothing. fire departm
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as Safety Labels specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components Your Grooming Mower comes equipped with all safety make sure the correct safety labels are included in the labels in place. They were designed to help you safely request. operate your implement. Read and follow their 4. Refer to this section for proper label placement. directions. To install new labels: a. Clean the
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-556C Thrown Object Hazard (Air Tunnel) 13100 818-130C 13099 Operate at 540 RPM PTO (Flat Deck) 818-130C 13101 Operate at 540 RPM PTO (Air Tunnel) 818-142C 13099 Rotating Driveline Hazard (Flat Deck) 10/11/06 FD2560, FD2572, AT2560 & AT2572 Grooming Mower, 3-spindle 310-148M 5
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-142C 13101 Rotating Driveline Hazard (Air Tunnel) 818-144C 13099 V-Belt Instructions (Flat Deck) 13101 818-144C V-Belt Instructions (Air Tunnel) FD2560, FD2572, AT2560 & AT2572 Grooming Mower, 3-spindle 310-148M 10/11/06 6
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 13102 818-540C Danger Guard Missing ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 13102 818-552C Danger Rotating Driveline 10/11/06 FD2560, FD2572, AT2560 & AT2572 Grooming Mower, 3-spindle 310-148M 7
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Land Pride Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new Serial Number Plate product owners. For prompt service always use the serial number and model number when ordering parts from your Land Pride This Grooming Mower has been designed with care and dealer. Be sure to include your serial and model numbers built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper in correspondence also. Refer to Figure 1 for the location assembly, maintenance and
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Lower Hitch Lugs General Description The 25 Series Grooming Mower is shipped crated and Refer to Figure 1-3 partially assembled. Unloading and assembly of this The Hitch Lug (#1) is installed from the factory in the grooming mower is the responsibility of the Land Pride inward most position on the mower channel (#2). Dealer. The mower should be completely assembled, 1. Remove hair pin (#4). Remove pivot pin (#
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Gauge Wheel Assembly Grass Chute Assembly Refer to Figure 1-5: Refer to Figure 1-5: 1. The rear gauge wheel arms (#1) are bolted to the 1. Loosen upper pivot bolt (#1) and remove lower frame backwards from factory. Remove the 3/8" x 3" thumb screw (#2). long bolt (#2), hardware and gauge wheel arm (#1). Hinge chute down and install thumb screw (#2) and flat 2. Bolt the rear gauge wheel arms (#1) to the mounting washer(#3). When set at pos
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Operating Instructions Section 2: Operating Instructions General Description The operator is responsible for the safe use of this machine. Read and understand the safety section before continuing. This section covers the procedures needed to operate this machine. Properly read and understand this section before operating. Pre-Start Instructions Tractor Requirements This mower is designed with a 3-Point category I hitch. Horse power rating of the tractor sh
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Operating Instructions 4. The driveline will require shortening if it is too long to IMPORTANT: Some tractors are equipped with fit between tractor and gearbox. Shorten driveline as multi-speed PTO ranges. Be certain your tractor ‘s follows: PTO is set for 540 rpm. a. Raise or lower 3-point lower arms until gearbox and tractor PTO shafts are approximately level IMPORTANT: Avoid premature driveline with each other. Securely block mower frame in breakdown. A
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Transporting Pre-Start-up Checklist ! CAUTION Read and follow the “Safety Rules” carefully. Always disengage tractor PTO before transporting mower to avoid injury from thrown objects or blade contact. Oil Level in gearbox All plugs and caps in gearbox have been replaced and tight- ened properly. ! CAUTION When traveling on public roads whether at night or during the All mower blades, bolts & nuts are tight day,
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3: Adjustments Section 3: Adjustments ! CAUTION Disengage PTO, engage parking brake, shut off tractor, and remove key before making any adjustments! Mower Chute This mower is equipped with an adjustable grass discharge chute. Adjustments can be made by loosening the bolts on the front and rear of mower chute. With the mower chute in the raised operating position, grass is expelled away from the mower for a more even distribution of grass clippings. Lowering t
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3: Adjustments 5. Set the parking brake and turn off tractor. Remove key from ignition. 6. Adjust the tractor top link in or out to place the upper hitch pin vertically above the lower hitch pin as shown in Figure 3-1, Figure 3-2, or Figure 3-3, to allow mower flotation. 7. Rotate blades in line with direction of travel. 8. Measure the clearance from the cutting edge to the ground at front and rear of the blade. This measurement should be equal or have the bl
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life Blade Sharpening of any implement. With careful and systematic inspection, you can avoid costly maintenance, time and IMPORTANT: Always install blade with the cutting repair. edge facing direction of rotation. After using your Grooming Mower for several hours, IMPORTANT: Replace blades with Land Pride check all bolts to be sure the
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication 4. Check blade balance by positioning the blade 2. Move belt take-up handle in a clockwise direction to horizontally on a nail or shaft through the center hole. relieve tension on belt. See Figure 4-3. If either end of the blade rotates 3. With tension relieved from belt remove old belt from downward, grind (remove) metal on that end until the pulleys. blade will balance. The blade is properly balanced 4. Install new belt referr
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication Service Every 50 Hours Of Operation: Lubrication 1. With the mower on level ground, check the oil level in the gearbox by removing the plug in the side of the ! CAUTION box. The oil should reach the plug hole. If oil level is For Safety reasons, each lubrication operation must be low, remove the top plug in the gearcase and fill with performed with the tractor’s PTO disengaged, the mower SAE 90 oil until oil flows from side port
