Land Pride FD2548 - Manual (Page 5)

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NUT & BOLT TORQUING CHART
This chart is based on torque requirements in foot pounds for grade 5 bolts.
BOLT DIAMETER MINIMUM TORQUE MAXIMUM TORQUE BOLT DIAMETER MINIMUM TORQUE MAXIMUM TORQUE
1/4" 9 11 3/4" 270 324
5/16" 17 20 7/8" 400 480
3/8" 35 42 1" 580 696
7/16" 54 64 1 1/8" 800 880
1/2" 80 96 1 1/4" 1120 1240
9/16" 110 132 1 3/8" 1460 1680
5/8" 150 180 1 1/2" 1940 2200
NOTE: Torque requirements listed above do not apply to self-locking nuts. For self-locking nuts increase torque
requirements listed above by 15%.
This mower is designed with a 3-Point category I
hitch. Horse power rating of tractor should not exceed
26 PTO horse power. NOTE: In order to maintain steering control, ballast may
have to be added to your tractor. To determine whether
or not to add ballast, refer to your tractor operator’s man-
ual.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Your 25 Series Grooming Mower is shipped to you almost completely assembled. Remove the protective plastic
wrap from the mower deck. Using a safe lifting device, set the mower deck on a safe supporting stand. Remove
loose components - gauge wheels, gauge wheel arms and miscellaneous hardware from the top of deck. Carefully
follow the instructions below for final assembly.
CAUTION!
DO NOT OVER SPEED PTO OR MACHINE DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
THIS MOWER IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WITH A TRACTOR USING A 540 RPM REAR
PTO.
UPPER HITCH ARMS -
Refer to the parts illustration on page 14:
1. Loosen 5/8" x 1 1/2" long bolts (#18) and swing up-
per hitch (#21) up to a vertical position. Remove 5/8" x
5" long bolt (#25) and install upper hitch brace (#22) up-
per pivoting hitch (#23) and hitch spacer (#24) with 5/8"
x 5" long bolt (#25) as shown in parts illustration. Refer
to Fig. 1 on page 5, for bolting location of upper hitch
brace (#22) and tighten hardware to listed torque
above.
GAUGE WHEEL ASSEMBLY - 2 FRONT GAUGE
WHEELS & 4 GAUGE WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Refer to the parts illustration on page 22:
1. Bolt the gauge wheel arms (#1)-front gauge wheel
(#17)-rear gauge wheel, to the mounting channels on
the mower frame using 3/8" x 3" long bolt (#13).
2. Insert the 1" diameter shaft of the gauge wheel yoke
(#6) into the bushings on the gauge wheel arm, noting
the amount of spacers added to top or bottom depend-
ing on cutting height (see "Cutting Height Adjustments"
on page 7). Secure shaft to wheel arm with 1/4" lock pin
(#5). Be sure all the spacers are arranged the same on
each wheel assembly. Tighten all hardware to listed
torque.
GAUGE WHEEL ASSEMBLY - 3 GAUGE WHEEL AS-
SEMBLY
Refer to the parts illustration on page 22:
1. Bolt the gauge wheel arms (#1) to the mounting
channels on the mower frame using 3/8" x 3" long bolt
(#13).
2. Rear Single Gauge Wheel: Bolt the gauge wheel
arm (#18) to the mounting channels of the mower frame
using 3/8" x 1 1/4" Long Bolts (#19).
3. Insert the 1" diameter shaft of the gauge wheel yoke
(#6) into the bushings on the gauge wheel arm, noting
the amount of spacers added to top or bottom depend-
ing on cutting height (see "Cutting Height Adjustments"
on page 7). Secure shaft to wheel arm with 1/4" lock pin
(#5). Be sure all the spacers are arranged the same on
each wheel assembly. Tighten all hardware to listed
torque.
TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
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GEAR BOX GEAR LUBE
Before operating this unit, 80-90 EP Gear Lube must be added to the gearbox(s) as indicated in the maintenance
lubrication section (Page 9) of this manual. See your Land Pride Dealer for part number 821-012C Gear Lube.