Leveling the Mower, Cutting Height Adjustment

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Section 3: Adjustments

Land Pride

Leveling the Mower

NOTE: Tractor and mower should be on level ground.

Leveling can be adjusted with the tractor’s 3-point.

Cutting Height Adjustment

Refer to Figure 3-1:

The machines cutting height depends upon the position of the rear roller.

1.Remove the bolts that fix the roller on both sides.

2.Lift or lower both sides of the roller in equal measurements.

3.Replace the bolts and re-tighten.

3-Point Hitch Adjustments

The 3-point hitch system on this mower has been designed for front to back flotation when mowing on uneven terrain. Adjust the tractor’s top link to place the upper hitch pin vertically above or slightly behind the lower hitch pins. The mower should be run with the back 15 degrees lower than the front.

There is also two different positions for a left or right offset. Refer to Section 1: Assembly and Set-up “Hitch

Assembly” Figure 1-1.

!CAUTION

Engage parking brake, shut off tractor, remove key and disengage PTO before making any height adjustments!

Cutting Height

Figure 3-1

Belt Tension

!CAUTION

Belt drive system under spring tension; use care to avoid bodily harm!

The Belt tension should be checked after the first 20 hours of use. And then every 40 hours of use.

1.To check tension apply approximately 22 pounds of pressure half way between the pulleys. There should be approximately 3/8” of deflection.

2.If there is excessive deflection the belts should be replaced. Refer to “Belt Installation” Figure 5-1.

3.Excessive tension on the belt may lead to premature

	failure of belt and drive components.
17965	failure of belt and drive components.

!WARNING

Excessive tension on the belt may lead to premature failure of belt and drive components. Excessive tension on the belt may also lead to a safety hazard to the operator or bystanders.

12 FM2060 & FM2072 Flail Mowers 309-100M

3/25/08