Land Pride AFM4214 manual Constant Velocity Driveline Angle, Pre-Operation Instructions, Refer

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Section 2: Operating Instructions

Land Pride

Refer to Figure 2-3:

3.AFM4216 models only. If narrow transport width is required or if transporting long distances:

a.Insert 5/8” deck float pin (#1) in lock hole located to the outside of both mower wing decks.

b.Make sure deck float pin is fully inserted.

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Model AFM4216 Deck Float Pin

Figure 2-3

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

4.Refer to “Operating Instructions” on page 19 when lowering the decks.

Constant Velocity Driveline Angle

Refer to Figure 2-4:

•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 24.

•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 24.

•Be sure blades are installed properly on each deck with the cutting edge leading in rotation. See “Blade Removal And Installation” on page 25.

•Be sure all mower blade 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 25.

•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.

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 2-4

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 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 All-Flex Mower the following inspection should be performed.

Operating Check List

✔	Check	Refer
	Read and understand all Safety Rules.	Page 1
	Make sure all gearboxes are properly	Page 24
	lubricated.
	Read and follow proper tractor hook-up	Page 13
	procedure.
	Make sure all tires are properly inflated.	Page 43
	Lubricate mower components as needed.	Page 24
	Check mower initially and periodically for
	loose bolts & pins.
	Make sure hitch safety chain is securely	Page 13
	attached to the mower hitch and tractor.
	Inspect cutting blades. Make note of blade	Page 24
	wear and sharpness.
	Make a thorough examination of the
	drivelines. Also check connections to the
	gearboxes and tractor PTO shaft.
	Make sure all guards and shields are in
	place.

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