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Table of Contents
Disc Mowers
DM35 Series (S/N253045+)
18830
309-502M
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!
7/18/08
© Copyright 2008 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 Be Aware of Signal Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 At the beginning of each season: . . . . . . . . . .17 Servicing Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Introduction . . . . . . . .
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ON 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. Keep Riders ! Be Aware of Signal WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous Off Machinery Words situation which, if not avoided, could Riders obstruct the operator’s A signal word designates a degree or result in death or serious injury, and view, they could be struck by level of hazard seriousness. Th
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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 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 Tire Safety Prepare for Emergencies Protective Equipment Tire changing can be dangerous Be prepared if a fire starts. Protective clothing and equipment and should be performed by Keep a first aid kit and fire should be worn. trained personnel using the extinguisher handy. correct tools and equipment. Wear clothing and equipme
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information the correct safety labels are included in the request. To Safety Labels order new labels go to your Land Pride dealer. Your Mower comes equipped with all safety labels in place. 5. Refer to this section for proper label placement. They were designed to help you safely operate your implement. To install new labels: 1. Read and follow label directions. a. Clean the area the label is to be placed. 2. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 17897 818-626C Danger Crushing Hazard 17897 818-641C Danger Rotating Blades 17897 818-642C Danger Thrown Object 17897 838-094C Warning: High Pressure 7/18/08 DM35 Series (S/N253045+) Disc Mowers 309-502M 5
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 17885 818-558C Warning General Mower Safety 17885 838-095C Warning Rotating Disc 17885 DM35 Series (S/N253045+) Disc Mowers 309-502M 7/18/08 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 the This Disc Mower has been designed with care and built by 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 Tools Required Cutter Bar and Gearbox Lubrication • Fork lift, crane hoist or block-and-tackle The cutter bar should arrive with oil already added. After assembly you may want to check to make sure. For • Impact wrench or socket and ratchet set (metric) instructions on how to do this see Lubrication in “Section • Rubber mallet 4 Maintenance and Lubrication” on page 17 and “Section 5 Specifications and Capacit
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly and Set-Up 17877 Main Frame Dealer Assembly Figure 1-2 7/18/08 DM35 Series (S/N253045+) Disc Mowers 309-502M 9
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly and Set-Up 7. Assemble the front tarp frame (#29) and rear tarp Cutting Unit frame (#30) to the support frame (#1) using bolts (#31) Refer to Figure 1-3: and nuts (#32) to secure. 1. Install the support frame (#1) to the gearbox using the 8. Assemble the shield (#33) to the support frame (#1) bolts (#2) and washers (#3). and support leg (#5) using the carriage bolts (#34) 2. Assemble the support leg (#5) to the support frame and nuts (#35) to secur
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2 Operating Section 2 Operating Attaching the Tractor 1. Back the tractor up to the disc mower so that the lower For Category II draft arms are aligned with the lower lift pins of the attachment, line up disc mower. Connect 3-point upper link. Connect to lower draft arms of lower 3-point arms with proper attaching hardware. tractor. Attach to pins See Figure 3-2 for proper tractor hook-up. and retain with clip pins. Position top hitch 2. Raise the mower cutte
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2 Operating Transporting Operating Checklist ! CAUTION When traveling on public roads at night or during the day, use ✔ Check Reference accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operator's Safety Rules Page 1 of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state and local laws. Operating Instructions This section IMPORTANT: Always disengage the tractor’s PTO Check oil level in gearbox and cutter bar. Page 17 before raising the mower to transport positi
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2 Operating 3. Release the hydraulic cylinder and lower the cutter bar 2. Reduce the forward speed. until it is parallel to the ground. 3. Make sure the cutting blades can pivot if an 4. Raise 3-point so inner end of cutter bar is obstruction is hit. approximately 12” off the ground. Lower cutter bar IMPORTANT: If an obstruction is hit, idle engine, hydraulic cylinder so outside end of bar is just disengage PTO, shut off tractor, remove ignition key touching
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2 Operating If you do hit an object when you are mowing, immediately Operating Instructions disengage the PTO, idle the engine, stop the tractor, wait By now you should have thoroughly read your Disc Mower for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, shut off Operator’s Manual, properly attached your Land Pride the tractor, set the brake, remove the keys, and inspect for Disc Mower to your tractor, and reviewed the Operating damage. If damage is present,
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3 Adjustments Section 3 Adjustments Check tightness of the belt regularly, especially when working the first few hours. ! DANGER Before making any adjustments to this machine, disengage Always retighten or check belt after 4-8 hours of operation. PTO, shut off tractor, remove ignition key and wait for all Refer to Figure 2-2. moving parts to stop. Disconnect the PTO driveline. 1. Loosen u-bolt (#1). Leveling for Transport and Operation 2. Tighten nut (#2) on t
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3 Adjustments 17884 Belt Tension Adjustment Belt Deflection Figure 2-2 Figure 2-3 17896 by varying the upper 3-point hitch link length until desired Cutting Height cutting height is achieved. Shorten the upper Refer to Figure 2-4: 3-point hitch link to lower and lengthen to raise. Cutting height can be adjusted with the upper 3-point hitch To minimize blade and disc wear, improve grass regrowth link. and get maximum nutritive value from the crop, minimum Maxim
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication General Maintenance ! Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life CAUTION When changing blades, always replace the blade bolt & blade of any farm implement. With careful and systematic nut together at the same time. Worn or damaged blade bolts or inspection, you can avoid costly maintenance, time and nuts could fail in a hazardous manner that could cause injury. repair. Blade
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Cutter Bar Timing Adjustment Removal of one or more disc shaft assemblies Refer to Figure 5-3: 1. Rotate the long axis of the discs adjacent to the replaced shaft assembly 90 degrees to the long axis of the cutter bar. 2. Locate the round reference punch mark on the underside of the gear. Orient the reference mark c a b parallel to the long axis of the cutter bar (90 degrees to Fastener Wear 15097 the axis of the adjacent discs).
