Land Pride AFM4014 - Manual (Page 23)

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Section 3: Adjustments
7/28/06 AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M
Land Pride
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Belt Tension
Refer to Refer to Figure 3-3:
!
CAUTION!
Belt drive system under spring tension; use care to avoid bodily
harm!
1. To check tension apply force at arrow “A” with a
tension tester and deflect the belt 1/4". The force
required to get this deflection should range from 7 to
10 lbs.
2. To adjust belt tension, adjust eyebolt (#1), as
necessary. This adjustment will increase or decrease
the tension on spring (#2).
3. 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. Not enough tension on the belt
may lead to premature failure of the belt due to
excessive slipping.
Belt Tension
Figure 3-3
Models 4014 & 4016 Shown
Model 4011 Shown
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13663
IMPORTANT: Belt tension should be checked on
new belts after approximately 20 hours of operation.
2. Lower the mower to the field position making sure all
fold cylinders are fully extended.
3. To adjust the front of the center deck to match the rear,
see Figure 3-2. Place the front screw jack on the
jack mount welded to the center gearbox channel.
Screw the jack out to lift the front of the mower deck.
Position the same amount of spacers below the metal
spindle tube as is required for the rear gauge wheels.
There is a groove in the carrier rod for adding or
removing spacers. Turn the spacers so that the open
end will slide in the groove. Remove screw jack and
return to storage tube above divider gearbox. Place
additional spacers above metal spindle tubes.
Adding or Replacing Spacers
Figure 3-2
4. Take measurements from the same location on all 3
decks to make sure they are at the same cutting heights.
5. Additional fine tuning adjustments may be needed after
a test mowing run.
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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: Due to manufacturing tolerances and tire size
differences, it may be necessary to readjust some
spacers. Because of this, you may not end up with
equal number of spacers on all gauge wheels.
19034 Some items on mower not shown for clarity
Jack Mount
Spacers
Groove on rod to add
or remove spacers
Additional Spacers
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