Land Pride FDR3590 - Manual (Page 18)

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Section 3: Adjustments
FDR3590 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-229M 12/10/07
Land Pride
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3-Point Hitch Adjustments
The 3-point hitch system on this mower has been
designed for front to back flotation when mowing on
uneven terrain. Adjust tractor’s top link to place the upper
hitch pin vertically above the lower hitch pins as shown in
Figure 3-1 on page 15.
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CAUTION
Engage parking brake, shut off tractor, remove key and
disengage PTO before making any height adjustments!
Belt Tension
Refer to Figure 3-3:
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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 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
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.
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WARNING
Excessive tension on the belt may shorten the useful life of belt
and drive components. Excessive tension on the belt may also
lead to a safety hazard to the operator or bystanders.
Belt Tension
Figure 3-3
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