Land Pride AFM4016 manual Introduction, Joint Timing, Transporting

Table of Contents

Section 2: Operating Instructions

Introduction

It is absolutely essential that no one operates the grooming mower without first having read, fully understood and become totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make sure the operator has read and fully understood the following sections:

•Important Safety Information, pages 1 to 10

•Section 1: Assembly and Set-up,page 13

•Section 2: Operating Instructions, page 16

•Section 3: Adjustments, page 20

•Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication, page 23

Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the mower.

!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.

!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.

!CAUTION!

Care should be taken when encountering oncoming traffic and roadside obstructions if the mower is wider than your tractor.

!DANGER!

Before making adjustments or performing maintenance on your mower, disengage PTO, shut off tractor and wait for all moving parts to stop before dismounting tractor. Disconnect the PTO driveline.

U-Joint Timing

Refer to Refer to Figure 2-1:

!CAUTION!

On mowers equipped without slip clutches the deck drivelines (3 each) must be in time to avoid driveline damage when folding - unfolding

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U-Joint Timing

Figure 2-1

Transporting

!CAUTION!

Always disengage tractor PTO before transporting mower to avoid injury from thrown objects or blade contact.

Refer to Figure 2-2

1.Raise the 3 mower decks to the transport position by retracting all 3 cylinders completely.

2.As the mower decks are raising, the transport locks (3 each) will automatically lock in place when operating properly.

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Pull Ropes

Figure 2-2

3.On 4016 models only: If a narrow transport width is required or if transporting a long distance, install the deck float pin in the lock hole to the outside of the mower on each wing deck, see Figure 2-3.

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