Land Pride AT2572 User Manual
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Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication
8/08/12
FD2560, FD2572, AT2560 & AT2572 Grooming Mower, 3-spindle 310-148M
Land Pride
4.
Check blade balance by positioning the blade
horizontally on a nail or shaft through the center hole.
See Figure 4-3. If either end of the blade rotates
downward, grind (remove) metal on that end until the
blade will balance. The blade is properly balanced
when neither end drops. Balance of a blade is
generally maintained by removing an equal amount
of material from each end of the blade when
sharpening.
Blade Balancing
Figure 4-3
Blade Replacement
1.
Remove cap screw and blade washer from blade to
be replaced. Remove blade.
2.
Install blade washer into center hole on blade.
3.
Replace cap screw. Tighten bolts to proper torque,
see the “Torque Values Chart” section on page 24.
AIR TIRES (AIR PRESSURE):
Tire Sealant: Heavy Duty tire sealant has been added in
Air tires to help reduce air loss from punchers due to
nails/thorns etc....
V-Belt Installation
1.
Remove right hand, left hand and center belt covers.
V-Belt Installation, Routing & Rotation Decal
Figure 4-4
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NAIL OR SHAFT
HORIZONTAL
IMPORTANT: Always install blade with cutting edge
facing direction of blade spindle rotation and wing
tips pointing up towards bottom of deck.
IMPORTANT: Replace blades with Land Pride
blades only.
NOTE: Under inflated tires can roll off of rim.
Maintaining air pressure within 5 PSI of maximum tire
pressure reduces the risk of tires rolling off of rim.
2.
Move belt take-up handle in a clockwise direction to
relieve tension on belt.
3.
With tension relieved from belt remove old belt from
pulleys.
4.
Install new belt referring to the figure below (also
refer to the decal on top of mower deck). Be sure belt
is positioned in all the pulley grooves. Release belt
take-up handle to apply tension to new belt.
5.
Reinstall all belt covers and secure in place with
hardware.
Belt Tension
!
CAUTION
Belt drive system under spring tension; use care to avoid bodily
harm!
1.
Belt tension should be checked after approximately
20 hours of operation on a new belt.
2.
Not enough tension on the belt may lead to
premature failure of the belt due to excessive
slipping of the belt.
Refer to “Belt Tension” on page 15 for proper
adjustment of belt tension.
!
WARNING
Excessive tension on the belt may lead to premature failure of
belt and drive components. Excessive tension on the belt may
also lead to a safety hazard to the operator or bystanders.
Storage
At the end of the working season or when the mower will
not be used for a long period, it is good practice to clean
off any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on the
mower and any of the moving parts. It may be necessary
to scrape off compacted dirt from the bottom of the deck,
then use a garden hose to thoroughly clean the surface.
1.
Clean the mower as necessary. Be sure that the
mower is completely cleaned before storing.
2.
Check the blades for wear and replace if necessary,
see “Maintenance” section on page 16.
3.
Inspect the mower for loose, damaged or worn parts
and adjust or replace if needed.
4.
Lubricate as noted in the “Lubrication” section on
page 18.
5.
Remove mower drive belt from one pulley to release
drive belt tension.
6.
Remove belt guards, thoroughly clean the top and
bottom of the mower frame.
7.
Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to
prevent rust. Aerosol beige touch-up paint is
available from your dealer. Order Land Pride part
#821-011C.
8.
Store mower in a clean, dry place for longer mower
life.