Table of Contents
Section 2: Operating Instructions
Land Pride
Transporting
NOTE: Always disengage PTO before raising the mower to transport position.
6.When raising the mower to the transport position, be sure that driveline does not contact tractor or mower. Adjust and set the tractor’s
7.Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning, leaving enough clearance so the mower does not contact obstacles such as buildings, trees or fences.
8.Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting from one area to another. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way that faster moving vehicles may pass safely.
9.When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractor to a lower gear.
!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.
Mowing Instructions
1.Clear the area to be mowed of objects and debris that might be picked up and thrown by the mower blades.
2.Grass is best cut when it is dry. Mowing wet grass can cause plugging resulting in grass clumps behind the mower.
3.Grass should be mowed frequently as shorter clippings deteriorate faster.
4.If mowing extremely tall grass, it is best to raise cutting height and mow the area, then lower cutting height and mow a second time at the desired height.
!CAUTION
When mowing in sandy soil areas, wear may occur to the mower knives from sand erosion. Frequent inspection should be made and knives replaced if damaged.
Operating Instructions
Proper servicing and adjustments are the key to the long life of any machine. With careful and systematic inspection of the mower, costly maintenance, time and repair can be avoided.
Before beginning to mow, the following inspection should be performed:
1.Check oil level in gearbox. Refer to "Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication” on page 15.
2.Check that all plugs in gearbox have been replaced and tightened properly.
3.Be sure all mower knives, bolts and nuts are tight.
4.Be certain all guards and shields are in place and secure.
5.Grease driveline shaft and all other grease fittings.
6.Clear the area to be mowed of rocks, branches and other foreign objects.
7.Lower mower to ground. Set tractor throttle at approximately 1/4 open. Engage PTO to start blades rotating.
8.Operate with 540 rpm PTO tractor.
9.At first begin mowing at a slow forward speed and shift up until the desired speed is achieved - maintaining 540 PTO rpm.
10.Mower knives will cut better at a faster blade speed than at reduced throttle.
11.After mowing the first 50 feet, stop and check to see that the mower is adjusted properly.
12.Do not make sharp turns or attempt to back up while mower is on the ground.
13.Do not engage PTO with mower in the fully raised position. Do not engage PTO at full throttle.
Operating Instructions
Now that you have familiarized yourself with the Operator’s Manual, completed the Operators Checklist, properly attached your flail mower to your tractor, made the right offset or center adjustments, and preset your cutting height, you’re almost ready to begin using your Land Pride FM2060 or FM2072 Flail Mower.
It’s now time to do a running operational safety check. If at any time during this safety check you detect a malfunction in either the mower or tractor shut the tractor off immediately, remove the key, and make necessary repairs or adjustments before continuing on.
Make sure the tractor’s park brake is engaged, the tractor’s PTO is disengaged, and the mower is resting on the ground. Start the tractor and then back the tractor throttle off till the engine is at low idle. With the tractor’s rear hydraulic lift control lever, raise the mower to transport position making sure that the PTO shaft is not in a bind and does not come in contact with the mower frame. Lower the unit to cutting position and, with the tractor still at low idle, engage the PTO. If everything is running smoothly at this point increase the engine rpm until the tractors engine reaches full PTO operating speed which will be 540 rpm. Slowly raise the cutter to transport height to make sure the driveline does not bind or chatter. Then return the engine to low idle, disengage PTO, and position the adjustable stops on the tractor’s hydraulic lift lever control console so the cutter can be consistently returned to the same cutting and transport height.
10 FM2060 & FM2072 Flail Mowers | 3/25/08 |
