Table of Contents
Section 7: Features & Benefits
| AFM4014 |
Features | Benefits |
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Counter rotation on left hand | Spreads grass clippings more evenly. |
deck |
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Optional Slip clutch protection | Guards against premature gearbox failure. Protects mower deck spindles. |
6” Deck overlap | Eliminates blade skips when turning. Tighter turns can be made. |
Back wheels on side decks | Allows the unit to be turned tighter without skips. |
even with transportation tires |
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Rigid rear side deck tires | Holds hills and slopes better. Safer unit than the competition. |
Removable transportation tire | Allows a spindle to be replaced by simply removing two bolts. |
spindles |
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High tip speed | Lifts the grass up for a better cut. Better discharge of material. Tip rates as high or higher |
| than the competition. |
Deflectors built into mower | Safety features meet ANSI standards. Many competitors use chains for protection. Once |
decks | chains are removed the unit may not meet ANSI specifications. |
Heavy center gearbox | Handles start up torque. |
mounting plate |
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Large flotation tires with | 18” Deck tires offer great flotation, less pounds per square inch. |
sealant |
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Sleek frame design, including | Allows operator to make tighter runs without leaving windrows and skips. AFM virtually |
single beam hitch and | becomes a zero turn mower. |
compact deck overlap |
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Gearbox warranty | S/N 368188- one year on all gearbox components. |
| S/N 368188+ 5 years on gearbox housing, gears and shafts, |
| 3 years on bearings and seals in gearbox. |
Narrow transport width | 6’8” Transport width allows the unit to be transported with ease. |
Low pivot points on deck | The lower the pivot points are to the ground, the more side to side swing, allowing for |
| excellent flotation from each deck. |
Gearbox HP Rating | 40 - 70 HP |
Automatic wing locks | When wings are raised in the full transport position, the wings lock in place, no need to get |
| off the tractor to lock. |
1/4” Gauge wheel arms | 1/4” Sidewall thickness on gauge wheel arms means a great deal of ‘hidden’ strength. |
Rear discharge | Even dispersal, discharged items are always aimed downward. No rear chains are needed, |
| which tend to clump damp grass. |
23” Transport tires with | 23” Transport tires offer smooth roading. Tapered bearings offer longevity. |
tapered bearings |
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18,396 fpm Blade tip speed | High blade tip speed for clean cut and efficient discharge. |
Cat. 4 CV main driveline | Constant velocity main driveline allows for tighter turns without harming |
Mulching blades | Mulching blades are available. |
Cat. 2 | Reduces |
drivelines |
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Easy belt tension release | Easily release belt tension for changing belt or for winter storage. |
Easy to grease blade spindles | No guards to remove for routine greasing of blade spindles. |
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42 | AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers | 7/28/06 |