Land Pride AFM4211 Constant Velocity Driveline Angle, Pre-Operation Instructions, Section, Check

Land Pride	Table of Contents
Section 2:	Operating Instructions

3.Refer to “Operating Instructions”, step 5 on page 18 for instructions on lowering the decks.

Constant Velocity Driveline Angle

Refer to Figure 2-3:

The main driveline is equipped with a constant velocity (CV) joint that allows the unit to run at angles up to 80 degrees with no vibration.

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Constant Velocity Driveline Angle

Figure 2-3

IMPORTANT: Do not make turns that will subject the CV joint to angles greater than 80o. Angles greater than 80o will damage the driveline.

The constant velocity joint must be greased every 8 hours of operation. Refer to Page 30 “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 mow, the following inspection should be performed:

!CAUTION!

Before unfolding the mower make sure the transport locks are unlatched. Unlatch locks by pulling the rope.

•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 30.

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

•Check mower blades for damage and sharpness. 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.

•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 before continuing.

Operating Check List

✔	Check	Referenc
	Safety Rules	Page 1
	Gearbox Gear Lube	Page 23
	Tractor Hook-up	Page 12
	Tire Inflation Chart	Page 39
	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 12
	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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