Land Pride AFM4014 User Manual
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Section 2: Operating Instructions
7/28/06
AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M
Land Pride
Model 4016 Deck Float Pin
Figure 2-3
4.
Refer to “Operating Instructions”, steps 5 and 6 on
page 18 for instructions on lowering the decks.
Constant Velocity Driveline Angle
Refer to Figure 2-4:
The main driveline from the tractor to the mower
divider-box is equipped with a constant velocity (CV)
joint. This will allow the joint to run with no vibration at
angles up to 80 deg.
Constant Velocity Driveline Angle
Figure 2-4
The constant velocity joint must be greased every 8
hours of operation. Refer to Page 31 “Driveline
Constant Velocity Shaft”.
Pre-Operation Instructions
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 operate your grooming
mower the following inspection should be performed.
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NOTE: Be sure to remove the deck floating pins
before unfolding mower decks.
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IMPORTANT: The CV joint should not be subjected
to angles greater than 80 deg. Failure to comply will
result in driveline damage.
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Grease driveline shaft and all other grease fittings.
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Check oil level in gearboxes. Refer to the Lubrication
portion of the “Maintenance and Lubrication”
section starting on page 23.
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Check all plugs and caps in gearboxes to make certain
that they have been replaced and tightened properly.
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Check mower blades for sharpness and damage. See
“Blade Inspection” on page 23.
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Be sure blades are installed properly on each deck with
the cutting edge leading in rotation. See “Blade
Removal And Installation” on page 24.
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Be sure all mower blades bolts are tight. Know which
center blade bolts are left hand threaded and which are
right hand threaded when checking for tightness. See
“Blade Removal And Installation” on page 24.
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Be sure all bolts and nuts are tight.
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Be certain all guards and shields are in place and
secure.
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Clear the area to be mowed of objects and debris that
might be picked up and thrown by the mower blades
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Operate with 540 rpm PTO tractor.
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Refer to your tractor’s operator manual for engaging
and disengaging the PTO.
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In case of emergency learn to stop tractor and mower
quickly.
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Complete Operating Check List below.
Operating Check List
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Check
Reference
Safety Rules
Gearbox Gear Lube
Tractor Hook-up
Tire Inflation Chart
Lubricate the mower as needed.
Check the mower initially and
periodically for loose bolts & pins.
Make sure the hitch safety chain is
securely attached to the mower hitch
and the tractor.
Inspect the blades. Make note of the
wear to the blades and the sharpness
of the blades.
Make a thorough examination of the
driveline. Also check the connection to
the gearboxes and tractor PTO.
Make sure all guards and shields are in
place.