Operating Suggestions

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Section 2 Operating

Land Pride

Front of Mower Faces This Direction

N				N
Forward Travel	Pivot Right Turn	Forward Travel	Reverse Travel	Reverse Travel
		Right Turn	Right Turn

N= Neutral Position

Direction of arrows indicate direction of mower movement.

Steering

Figure 2-8

!DANGER!

Prior to operating the mower the operator should be thoroughly familiar with the proper use and operation of the equipment, should read the manual completely and thoroughly, and should have attempted slow moving maneuvers to become familiar with the operation of the equipment before attempting normal speed operation. An inexperienced operator should not mow on slopes or on uneven terrain.

!WARNING!

The mower’s control levers are very responsive: Easy does it! For smooth operation, move lever slowly, avoid sudden movement. Skill and ease of operation come with practice and experience.

Inexperienced operators may have a tendency to over-steer and lose control. Slow-moving practice maneuvers are recommended to become familiar with these characteristics before attempting normal speed operation.

!WARNING!

Sharp depressions or raised obstacles (such as gutters or curbs) should not be directly approached at high speed in an attempt to jump them as the operator could be thrown from the mower. Approach at a slow speed and angle one drive wheel at the obstruction. Continue at an angle until the wheel clears and then pivot the opposite wheel around.

When turning on soft wet turf, keep both wheels rolling either forward or backward. Pivoting on one stopped wheel can damage turf. This is especially important when mowing.

Peak mowing performance is maintained when the throttle is set at full rpm. This gives maximum power to the drive wheels and deck when needed. Use the control levers to control ground speed rather than engine rpm.

!WARNING!

Do not operate the equipment while wearing sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers, shorts or any type of loose ﬁtting clothing. Always wear long pants, safety glasses and safety shoes when operating this machine.

Keep blades sharp. Many problems with incorrect cutting patterns are due to dull blades or blades which have been sharpened incorrectly. Information on sharpening blades is listed in this manual’s maintenance section. In addition, most communities have individuals or companies which specialize in sharpening mower blades. Blade sharpness should be checked daily.

Often professional mowing companies have an additional set of blades and change blades twice a day: once in the morning and again at noon.

Use high blade speed. Your Razor Pro is designed to operate at full throttle. The throttle setting directly controls blade speed. The highest blade speed generally gives the best cut.

Direct grass discharge away from unmown area. Refer to Figure 2-9 on page 13. Select a mowing pattern that directs grass discharge away from uncut grass. Generally, this means using a pattern utilizing left turns because grass side discharge is to the right. Grass discharged onto an unmowed area will be mowed twice. Mowing grass twice puts an unnecessary load on the mower and reduces mowing efficiency.

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7/14/08