Land Pride AFM4214 - Manual (Page 22)

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Section 2: Operating Instructions
AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M 5/29/13
Table of Contents
Transporting
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WARNING
Do not transport mower faster than 20 mph. When traveling
on roadways, transport in such a manner that vehicles moving
at a faster rate of speed may pass you safely.
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CAUTION
Care should be taken when encountering oncoming traffic and
roadside obstructions if the mower is wider than your tractor.
!
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
When traveling on public roads, whether at night or during the
day, use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to
operators of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state, and
local laws.
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Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning;
and, leave enough clearance so the mower does not
contact obstacles such as buildings, trees, or fences.
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Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting
from one area to another. When traveling on
roadways, transport in such a way that faster moving
vehicles may pass you safely.
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When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractor
to a lower gear.
Constant Velocity Driveline Angle
Refer to Figure 2-5:
The main driveline is equipped with a constant velocity
(CV) joint that allows the unit to run at angles up to
80 degrees with no vibration.
Constant Velocity Driveline Angle
Figure 2-5
The constant velocity joint must be greased every 8
hours of operation. Refer to Page 31 “Driveline
Constant Velocity Shaft”.
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IMPORTANT: Do not make turns that will subject the
CV joint to angles greater than 80 degrees. Angles
greater than 80 degrees will damage the driveline.
Special Operating Instructions
1. After attaching the tractor to the mower, carefully
check all hoses and wires to be sure they will not
contact the PTO driveline.
2. Check PTO guards to make sure they are in good
condition and in place.
3. Inspect hydraulic hoses for wear, damage, and
hydraulic leaks. See “Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Hazard” on page 3 Replace damaged and worn
hoses with genuine Land Pride parts.
4. Check the following after the PTO has been
disengaged and comes to a complete stop.
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Check mower blades for sharpness.
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Make sure bolts and nuts are tight.
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Check tractor safety equipment. Be sure they are in
good working condition.
5. Set tractor throttle at an idle. Engage the PTO to start
blades rotating.
6. Begin mowing at a slow forward speed and shift up
until desired speed is achieved - maintaining 540
PTO rpm. Mower blades will cut better at
540 PTO blade speed than at reduced throttle.
7. After mowing the first 50 feet, stop and check to see
that mower is adjusted properly.
8. Grass is best cut when it is dry. Mowing wet grass
can cause plugging resulting in grass clumps behind
the mower.
9. Grass should be mowed frequently as shorter
clippings deteriorate faster.
10. Mow areas with extremely tall grass twice. Raise
mower high for the first cutting and then set mower at
finished cutting height for the second cutting.