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Section 7: Features & Benefits

 

AFM4014 All-Flex Grooming Mower

Features

Benefits

 

 

Counter rotation on left hand

Spreads grass clippings more evenly.

deck

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Large flotation tires with

18” Deck tires offer great flotation, less pounds per square inch.

sealant

 

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

 

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

 

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 U-joints in driveline.

Mulching blades

Mulching blades are available.

Cat. 2 slip-clutch wing

Reduces start-up torque that is put on the driveline, gearbox and gearbox support.

drivelines

 

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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Land Pride AFM4016 manual AFM4014 All-Flex Grooming Mower, Features Benefits

AFM4016 specifications

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