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Table of Contents
Grooming Mowers
FDR2572 & FDR2584
20658
310-262M
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!
10/15/07
© Copyright 2007 Printed
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 17 Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Service Mowing Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 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 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 Safety Use the following maximum Transport Lights and Devices speed - tow load weight ratios as Machinery Safely a guideline: Slow moving tractors, self- propelled equipment, and towed 20 mph when weight is less Comply with state and local laws. implements can create a hazard than or equal to the weight of Maximum transport s
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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 Protective Prepare for Emergencies 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 by Land Pride. When ordering new components make sure Safety Labels the correct safety labels are included in the request. Your Grooming Mower comes equipped with all safety labels in 4. Refer to this section for proper label placement. place. They were designed to help you safely operate your To install new labels: implement. Read and follow their directions. a. Clean the area the label is to be placed. 1. Keep all safety labels clean an
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-543C 17362 Danger: Guard Missing 818-552C ROTATING DRIVELINE Danger: Rotating Driveline KEEP AWAY! 13314 818-558C 17359 Warning: General 10/15/07 FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M 5
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-555C 17360 Danger: Rotating Blade 818-556C 17361 Danger: Thrown Object 838-270C Caution: V-Belt Installation FDR2572 17361 838-116C Caution: V-Belt Installation FDR2584 FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M 10/15/07 6
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Land Pride Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new Owner Assistance product owners. The Warranty Registration card should be filled out by This implement has been designed with care and built by the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is skilled workers using quality materials. Proper assembly, necessary to provide you with quality customer service. maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you If customer service or
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Dealer Preparations Tractor Requirements This Grooming Mower has been assembled at the Tractor horse power rating should be between 15 & 50 factory. Some preparation will be necessary to attach the PTO horsepower. Tractors outside this horsepower Grooming Mower to the customer’s tractor. Ensure that range must not be used. the intended tractor conforms to the requirements stated The rear power take-off (PT
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up 4. Remove the lag bolts from the A-Frame. A-Frame 5. Loosen the 5/8" nut (#6). This will allow the hitch to Refer to Figure 1-2: be rotated into to position. 1. There are flat washers placed between the rear 6. Rotate the rear hitch braces (#1) up until the lower braces (#1) and the rear hitch plates (#5) for holes of the A-Frame (#2) line up with the top holes of shipping. the hitch plates on the deck. Secure with the 5/8” 2. Remove th
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Front Roller Tractor Hook-Up 1. Be certain that tractor draw bar will not interfere. Refer to Figure 1-3: Move draw bar ahead or remove if required. Draw bar 1. Remove the front two 1/2”-13 x 1 1/2” GR5 hex flange should also be checked for clearance when unit is serrated screws (#9) and reinsert from the bottom as being raised for the first time. shown. Secure with existing 1/2” whiz nuts (#10). Tighten nuts to 76 ft-lbs of torque. 2.
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Driveline Installation IMPORTANT: It is necessary to aligning the tractor’s An additional driveline may be required if the Grooming PTO shaft level with the Grooming Mower’s gearbox Mower is used on more than one tractor especially if a shaft when checking driveline minimum length. Too quick hitch is used. long a driveline can damage tractor, gearbox and driveline. ! CAUTION Checking Driveline Minimum Length Do not use a PTO adaptor wit
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up e. Cut off inner shield at mark (“X” dimension). Cut same amount off inner shaft (“X1” dimension). Repeat cut off procedure (“Y”&“Y1” dimensions) to cut outer driveline half. f. Remove all burrs and cuttings. 5. Apply multi-purpose grease to the inside of the outer driveline profile and reassemble the two profiles. 6. Attach inner driveline yoke to gearbox shaft and outer driveline yoke to tractor's PTO shaft. 7. The driveline should no
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Operating Instructions Section 2: Operating Instructions 3. Carefully raise and lower the implement to ensure Tractor Shut Down Procedure that the drawbar, tires, and other equipment on the It is essential that the tractor be shut down as noted tractor do not contact the frame or PTO driveline. below before making any inspections, maintenance and/ 4. With the PTO disengaged and completely stopped, or repairs to the tractor and/or mower. check the mower bla
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Operating Instructions 7. Do not engage PTO with mower in the fully raised Mowing Instructions position. Do not engage or disengage PTO at full throttle. ! DANGER 8. Grass is best cut when it is dry. Mowing wet grass Gearbox shields must be secured in place when operating to can cause plugging resulting in grass clumps behind avoid injury or death from entanglement in rotating drivelines. the mower. 9. Grass should be mowed frequently as shorter clippings
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Operating Instructions The proper mowing speed will ultimately be determined General Operating Instructions by ground conditions, desired finish, common sense, and By now you should have thoroughly read your Grooming good safe mowing practices by the operator. Mower Operator’s Manual, properly attached your Land Pride FDR25 to your tractor, and reviewed the operating Grass is best cut when it is dry. Mowing in wet grass can checklist. You should have also
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3: Adjustments Section 3: Adjustments Leveling the Mower ! CAUTION NOTE: Tractor and mower should be on level Engage parking brake, shut off tractor, remove key and disengage PTO before making any height adjustments! 1. Set lower hitches and upper floating hitch, as shown below in Figure 3-1. Belt Tension 2. Start tractor and raise mower, watching that tractor Refer to Figure 3-2: draw bar (if not removed) does not interfere with mower. ! 3. Slowly lower the
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance Service Mowing Blades Blade Inspection ! CAUTION Refer to Figure 4-1: For safety reasons, each maintenance operation must be Blade Wear: As blades wear and are sharpened, the performed with tractor PTO disengaged, the mower lowered blade performance will be reduced. completely to the ground and the tractor engine shut off with ignition key removed. Proper servicing and adjustmen
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication Blade Sharpening or Replacement IMPORTANT: Always install blade with the cutting edge facing direction of rotation. IMPORTANT: Replace blades with Land Pride blades only. 4. Mount blade with wing tips pointing up towards bottom of deck. Reinstall blade, blade washer and bolt. Care should be taken when installing blade bolt not to get it cross threaded. Do not exceed 55 ft.-lbs. ! CAUTION of torque on bolt. ALWAYS wear eye protec
