Land Pride AT2672 - Manual (Page 13)

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Section 2: Operating Instructions
AT2672 Grooming Mowers 310-302M
Land Pride
07/02/07
Table of Contents
Section 2: Operating Instructions
Tractor Shut Down Procedure
It is essential that the tractor be shut down as noted
below before making any inspections, maintenance and/
or repairs to the tractor and/or mower.
1. Park tractor on a level surface. Don’t work under or
around an implement parked on a steep incline.
2. Place tractor in park and set park brake.
3. Disengage PTO if operating.
4. Shut engine off and remove switch key.
5. Wait for PTO to come to a complete stop before
dismounting tractor.
6. Wear safety glasses.
Operation Check
Proper servicing and adjustments are key to the long life
of any machine. With careful and systematic inspection
of the mower, you can avoid costly maintenance, time
and repair.
Before beginning to mow, the following inspection should
be performed:
1. Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is in
good working condition.
2. Check oil level in gearbox. Refer to “Section 4:
Maintenance & Lubrication” on page 14.
3. Check that all plugs in gearbox have been replaced
and tightened properly.
4. Be sure all mower blades, bolts and nuts are tight.
5. Be certain all guards and shields are in place and
secure.
6. Grease driveline shaft and all other grease fittings.
7. Carefully raise and lower the implement to ensure
that the drawbar, tires, and other equipment on the
tractor do not contact the frame or PTO driveline.
8. With the PTO disengaged and completely stopped,
check the mower blades for sharpness. See “Service
Mowing Blades” on page 14.
9. Set tractor throttle to idle or slightly above idle and
slowly engage PTO. Once Grooming Mower is
running smoothly, increase tractor PTO speed to
540 rpm. Stop PTO rotation immediately if vibration
occurs. Wait for PTO to come to a complete stop and
then dismount to check for probable causes.
IMPORTANT: Do not exceed rated 540 PTO speed
of mower. Excessive engine speed will cause
damage to the power train components.
IMPORTANT: Stop PTO rotation immediately if
vibration occurs during operation. Wait for mower to
come to a complete stop. Follow all tractor shut
down procedures before dismounting from the
tractor to check for probable causes.
Transporting
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CAUTION
When traveling on public roads, whether at night or during the
day, use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to
operators of other vehicles. Comply with all Federal, State, and
local laws.
1. Be sure driveline does not contact tractor or mower
when raising mower to transport position. Set
tractor’s 3-point lift height to prevent driveline from
contacting mower deck when fully raised.
2. Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when
turning; and leave enough clearance so the mower
does not contact obstacles such as buildings, trees
or fences.
3. Select a safe ground speed when transporting from
one area to another. When traveling on roadways,
transport in such a way that faster moving vehicles
may pass you safely. A slow moving vehicle sign
should always be properly displayed when traveling
on public roads or right-of ways.
4. Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over
rough or hilly terrain.
Mowing Instructions
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DANGER
Gearbox shields must be secured in place when operating to
avoid injury or death from entanglement in rotating drivelines.
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CAUTION
Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result. Know
what your tractor requirements are.
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DANGER
Do not use deck as a fan. Cutting blades are not properly
designed or guarded for this use. Using the deck as a fan can
result in injury and/or death.
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DANGER
Do not operate and/or travel across steep inclines where a
tractor can roll-over resulting in serious injury or death.
Consult your tractor’s manual for acceptable inclines the
tractor is capable of traveling across.
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CAUTION
When mowing in sandy soil areas, wear may occur to your
mower blades caused from sand erosion. Frequent inspection
should be made and blades replaced if damaged.
NOTE: Always disengage PTO before raising the
mower to transport position.