Land Pride FDR3590 manual General Operating Instructions

Page 16

Table of Contents

Section 2: Operating Instructions

Land Pride

General Operating Instructions

By now you should have thoroughly read your FDR Grooming Mower Operator’s Manual, properly attached your Land Pride FDR3590 to your tractor, and reviewed the operating checklist. You should have also inspected the area where you intend to mow and cleared it of safety hazards and foreign objects. If you have not yet completed all of these functions, it is an absolute must that you do so now before proceeding.

Now that you are properly briefed and prepared its time to start the tractor and move to your starting point. When transporting to your mowing site, select a safe ground transport speed. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a manner that faster moving vehicles can easily see you and pass you safely. When travelling over rough and hilly terrain, reduce your speed, avoid quick or sharp steering corrections. Take extra care to insure that the mower doesn’t come into contact with obstacles such as trees, buildings or fences.

When you have arrived at the mowing site, start the tractor, raise the deck to make sure that everything is properly attached and that the driveline is not in a bind or in contact with the mounting frame. Also make sure the tractor tires aren’t in contact with the deck. With the deck still in the raised position, proceed to your starting point and lower your deck to the ground in mowing position. Reduce your tractor engine rpm to idle and engage the PTO. Gradually raise the tractor engine rpm to achieve the 540-rpm PTO speed. Now begin mowing at a ground speed of approximately 4-5mph.

The proper mowing speed will ultimately be determined by ground conditions, desired finish, common sense, and good safe mowing practices by the operator. Grass is best cut when it is dry. Mowing in wet grass can cause plugging resulting in grass clumps behind the mower. Grass should be mowed frequently as shorter clippings deteriorate faster. When mowing in tall grass it is best to raise the cutting height, mow the area, then lower the cutting height, and mow a second time.

After mowing approximately 50 ft., stop the tractor, disengage the PTO, set the brake, turn off the engine, remove the key, and dismount the tractor to see if the mower is adjusted properly. If you need to dismount the tractor on a hill or incline to inspect, adjust, or park the mower for any reason, place wheel chocks under the rear tires for added safety. Once you have made necessary adjustments, you may continue mowing. Do not engage the PTO at high engine rpm and avoid making sharp turns if at all possible. If some one approaches while you are mowing, disengage the PTO and stop the tractor.

With a little practice and experience you will become very good at operating your Land Pride FDR3590 Rear Discharge Grooming Mower. Always remember that there is no substitute for proper maintenance and good safe operating practices.

See Section 5: Specifications & Capacities” on page

22 and Section 6: Features and Benefits” on page 23 for additional information and performance enhancing options.

14 FDR3590 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-229M

12/10/07

Image 16
Contents Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers Important Safety Information Assembly and Set-upAdjustments Maintenance and LubricationFor Your Protection Be Aware Signal WordsShutdown and Storage Use Safety Lights and Devices Practice Safe MaintenanceTransport Machinery Safely Keep Riders Off MachineryTire Safety Prepare for EmergenciesWear Protective Equipment Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard818-130C 818-229C 818-230C818-555C 818-237C 818-142C818-556C 818-552C 818-558C818-540C Application Using This ManualOwner Assistance Upper Hitch Arms Tractor RequirementsGauge Wheels PTO Hookup Tractor Hook-UpChecking Driveline Minimum Length Checking Driveline Maximum Length Accessory Part Numbers Accessory Equipment Anti-Scalping Front RollerCutting Blades Tractor Shut Down Procedure Operating ChecklistOperation Check TransportingMowing Instructions Un-hooking the MowerGeneral Operating Instructions Cutting Height Adjustment Cutting Height ChartLeveling the Mower 10 1/8Point Hitch Adjustments Belt TensionMaintenance Service Mowing BladesBlade Removal And Installation Blade InspectionBlade Sharpening or Replacement Refer to -2 & FigureStorage Belt InstallationLand Pride Touch-up Paint Lubrication HoursDriveline Shaft U-Joints Inner Tube BearingsRequired GearboxWheel Support Bushings & Wheel Bearings Bearing in Blade Spindle HubsFDR35 Series Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers FDR3590Features Benefits FDR35 Series Rear Discharge MowersProblem Solution Discharge chute plugged Belt slippingPatches of uncut grass Excessive vibrationIn-tpi Torque Values ChartMm x pitch · m Ft-lb 26 FDR3590 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-229M Warranty Overall Unit and Driveline One year Parts and LaborCorporate Office P.O. Box Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA