Land Pride AFM4214 - Manual (Page 20)

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Section 2: Operating Instructions
AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M 5/29/13
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CAUTION
Always disengage tractor PTO before raising mower decks to
transport position to avoid power train damaging, injury from
thrown objects, or blade contact.
!
CAUTION
High wear may occur to mower blades when mowing in areas
with sandy soil. Frequent inspection should be made and
blades replaced if worn excessively or damaged.
U-Joint Timing
Refer to Refer to Figure 2-1:
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CAUTION
If deck drivelines (3 each) do not have slip clutches, then the
driveline u-joints at the splitter box must be in time to avoid
driveline damage when folding and unfolding the decks.
U-Joint Timing
Figure 2-1
IMPORTANT: Do not alter mower in a way which will
adversely affect its performance or reliability, or use
mower for a purpose for which it was not designed.
IMPORTANT:
•
Avoid catching hydraulic hoses on brush, post,
stumps, and other protrusions that can break
them.
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Do not engage PTO with mower decks in the
raised position or with engine speed above idle.
Doing so will damage power train components.
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Do not exceed rated PTO speed of mower.
Excessive engine speed will cause damage to
power train components.
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Only use the mower for its intended purpose. Do
not use it to pull, push lift objects. Do not use it as
a working platform or as a wagon to carry objects.
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Use mower to cut only turf grasses. Cutting other
materials can damage drive components, cutting
blades, and deck.
Folding Mower Decks
Refer to Figure 2-2 below or Figure 2-4 on page 19:
1. Using tractor’s hydraulic control lever, raise all three
mower decks to transport position by retracting all
three hydraulic cylinders (#2) completely.
2. As the mower decks are raising, the three transport
locks (#1) will automatically lock in place. Make sure
they have locked in place before transporting.
Illustration Shown With Pull Ropes
See Figure 2-4 On Page 19 For Optional Hydraulics
Figure 2-2
Refer to Figure 2-3:
3. Deck float pins are provided with the AFM4216
model only. If a narrow transport width is required or
if transporting long distances, the deck float pins on
the AFM4216 should be inserted as follows:
a. Insert 5/8" deck float pin (#1) in lock hole located
to the outside of both mower wing decks.
b. Make sure deck float pin is fully inserted.
Model AFM4216 Deck Float Pin
Figure 2-3
13660
IMPORTANT: Make sure deck floating pins are
removed before unfolding AFM4216 mower decks.
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