Land Pride AFM4214 User Manual
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Section 2: Operating Instructions
5/29/13
AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M
Land Pride
6.
Be sure blades are installed properly on each deck
with the cutting edge leading in rotation. See “Blade
Removal & Installation” on page 27.
7.
Be sure all mower blade 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 & Installation” on page 27.
8.
Be sure all bolts and nuts are tight.
9.
Be certain all guards and shields are in place and
secure.
10. Clear the area to be mowed of objects and debris
that might be picked up and thrown by the mower
blades
11. Operate with 540 rpm PTO tractor.
12. Refer to your tractor’s operator manual for engaging
and disengaging the PTO.
13. In case of emergency learn to stop tractor and
mower quickly.
Safety
!
DANGER
Before making adjustments or preforming maintenance on the
mower, disengage PTO, place tractor in park, set park brake,
shut off tractor, remove switch key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before dismounting tractor. Once off the tractor,
disconnect driveline from tractor PTO shaft to protect against
accidental starting of tractor with PTO engaged.
!
DANGER
Do not cut on steep inclines. The tractor and mower could flip
over causing damage to the equipment, bodily injury, or death.
!
DANGER
Never carry a person on the mower. A rider can fall and be ran
over by the mower or tractor causing serious injury or death.
!
DANGER
Operate mower with all guards installed & in good condition.
Gearbox and driveline shields must be secured in place when
operating mower to avoid injury or death from entanglement
in rotating drivelines. Keep away from moving parts.
!
DANGER
Stop operation if bystanders come within several hundred feet.
!
WARNING
The following operating procedures must be carefully read
and fully understood. You are the tractor operator and are
therefore responsible for the safe operation of this unit. All
other persons must be cleared of the area. Mower operation
must be stopped when in the vicinity of other persons.
Section 2: Operating Instructions
Introduction
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the Grooming Mower. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the mower
without first having read, fully understood, and become
totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make sure the
operator has paid particular attention to:
•
Important Safety Information, pages 1 to 10
•
Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up, page 13
•
Section 2: Operating Instructions, page 17
•
Section 3: Adjustments, page 22
•
Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication, page 26
Pre-Start Checklist
Make the following inspections with mower attached to a
tractor, with tractor and mower parked on a level surface,
PTO disengaged, and mower blades stopped.
1.
Complete “Operating Checklist” above.
2.
Grease driveline shaft and all other grease fittings.
3.
Check oil level in gearboxes. Refer to the Lubrication
portion of the “Maintenance and Lubrication”
section starting on page 26.
4.
Check all plugs and caps in gearboxes to make
certain that they have been replaced and tightened
properly.
5.
Check mower blades for sharpness and damage.
See “Blade Inspection” on page 26.
Operating Checklist
✔
Check
Page No.
Read and follow all Safety Rules carefully.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
Make sure all guards and shields are in place.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
Make sure their are no hydraulic leaks on the unit.
Refer to “Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard”.
Read and follow hook-up & preparation instructions.
Refer to “Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up”.
Make sure the hitch safety chain is securely
attached to
mower
hitch and tractor.
Make a thorough examination of the driveline. Check
driveline connection to gearboxes and tractor PTO.
Read and make all required adjustments.
Refer to “Section 3: Adjustments”.
Inspect blades. Make note of blade wear and
sharpness.
Read and follow all Maintenance Instructions.
Refer to “Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication”.
Read and follow all Lubrication Instructions.
Refer to “Lubrication Points”.
Check mower initially and periodically for loose bolts
and pins. Refer to “Torque Values Chart” for tightness.
Check tire pressure. Add air if needed.
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