Land Pride AFM4016 Table of Contents, Operating Instructions, Refer to Figure, Check, Reference

Land Pride Table of Contents

Section 2: Operating Instructions

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Model 4016 Deck Float Pin

Figure 2-3

NOTE: Be sure to remove the deck floating pins before unfolding mower decks.

•Grease driveline shaft and all other grease fittings.

•Check oil level in gearboxes. Refer to the Lubrication portion of the “Maintenance and Lubrication” section starting on page 23.

•Check all plugs and caps in gearboxes to make certain that they have been replaced and tightened properly.

•Check mower blades for sharpness and damage. See “Blade Inspection” on page 23.

•Be sure blades are installed properly on each deck with the cutting edge leading in rotation. See “Blade Removal And Installation” on page 24.

•Be sure all mower blades bolts are tight. Know which center blade bolts are left hand threaded and which are right hand threaded when checking for tightness. See “Blade Removal And Installation” on page 24.

•Be sure all bolts and nuts are tight.

•Be certain all guards and shields are in place and secure.

4.Refer to “Operating Instructions”, steps 5 and 6 on page 18 for instructions on lowering the decks.

Constant Velocity Driveline Angle

Refer to Figure 2-4:

The main driveline from the tractor to the mower divider-box is equipped with a constant velocity (CV) joint. This will allow the joint to run with no vibration at angles up to 80 deg.

•Clear the area to be mowed of objects and debris that might be picked up and thrown by the mower blades

•Operate with 540 rpm PTO tractor.

•Refer to your tractor’s operator manual for engaging and disengaging the PTO.

•In case of emergency learn to stop tractor and mower quickly.

•Complete Operating Check List below.

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Constant Velocity Driveline Angle

Figure 2-4

IMPORTANT: The CV joint should not be subjected to angles greater than 80 deg. Failure to comply will result in driveline damage.

The constant velocity joint must be greased every 8 hours of operation. Refer to Page 31 “Driveline

Constant Velocity Shaft”.

Pre-Operation Instructions

Proper servicing and adjustments are key to the long life of any machine. With careful and systematic inspection of the mower, you can avoid costly maintenance, time and repair. Before beginning to operate your grooming mower the following inspection should be performed.

Operating Check List

✔	Check	Reference
	Safety Rules	Page 1
	Gearbox Gear Lube	Page 23
	Tractor Hook-up	Page 14
	Tire Inflation Chart	Page 46
	Lubricate the mower as needed.	Page 23
	Check the mower initially and
	periodically for loose bolts & pins.
	Make sure the hitch safety chain is	Page 14
	securely attached to the mower hitch
	and the tractor.
	Inspect the blades. Make note of the	Page 23
	wear to the blades and the sharpness
	of the blades.
	Make a thorough examination of the
	driveline. Also check the connection to
	the gearboxes and tractor PTO.
	Make sure all guards and shields are in
	place.

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