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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
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.
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