Land Pride FD2572 Storage, Table of Contents, Maintenance and Lubrication, Blade Replacement

Land Pride Table of Contents

Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication

4.Check blade balance by positioning the blade horizontally on a nail or shaft through the center hole. See Figure 4-3. If either end of the blade rotates downward, grind (remove) metal on that end until the blade will balance. The blade is properly balanced when neither end drops. Balance of a blade is generally maintained by removing an equal amount of material from each end of the blade when sharpening.

HORIZONTAL

19046 NAIL OR SHAFT

Blade Balancing

Figure 4-3

Blade Replacement

IMPORTANT: Always install blade with cutting edge facing direction of blade spindle rotation and wing tips pointing up towards bottom of deck.

1.Remove cap screw and blade washer from blade to be replaced. Remove blade.

2.Install blade washer into center hole on blade.

3.Replace cap screw. Tighten bolts to proper torque, see the “Torque Values Chart” section on page 23.

IMPORTANT: Replace blades with Land Pride blades only.

AIR TIRES (AIR PRESSURE):

Tire Sealant: Heavy Duty tire sealant has been added in Air tires to help reduce air loss from punchers due to nails/thorns etc....

NOTE: Under inflated tires can roll off of rim. Maintaining air pressure within 5 PSI of maximum tire pressure reduces the risk of tires rolling off of rim.

V-Belt Installation

1. Remove right hand, left hand and center belt covers.

V-Belt Installation, Routing & Rotation Decal

Figure 4-4

2.Move belt take-up handle in a clockwise direction to relieve tension on belt.

3.With tension relieved from belt remove old belt from pulleys.

4.Install new belt referring to the figure below (also refer to the decal on top of mower deck). Be sure belt is positioned in all the pulley grooves. Release belt take-up handle to apply tension to new belt.

5.Reinstall all belt covers and secure in place with hardware.

Belt Tension

!CAUTION

Belt drive system under spring tension; use care to avoid bodily harm!

1.Belt tension should be checked after approximately 20 hours of operation on a new belt.

2.Not enough tension on the belt may lead to premature failure of the belt due to excessive slipping of the belt.

Refer to “Belt Tension” on page 15 for proper adjustment of belt tension.

!WARNING

Excessive tension on the belt may lead to premature failure of belt and drive components. Excessive tension on the belt may also lead to a safety hazard to the operator or bystanders.

Storage

At the end of the working season or when the mower will not be used for a long period, it is good practice to clean off any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on the mower and any of the moving parts. It may be necessary to scrape off compacted dirt from the bottom of the deck, then use a garden hose to thoroughly clean the surface.

1.Clean the mower as necessary. Be sure that the mower is completely cleaned before storing.

2.Check the blades for wear and replace if necessary, see “Maintenance” section on page 16.

3.Inspect the mower for loose, damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace if needed.

4.Lubricate as noted in the “Lubrication” section on page 18.

5.Remove mower drive belt from one pulley to release drive belt tension.

6.Remove belt guards, thoroughly clean the top and bottom of the mower frame.

7.Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust. Aerosol beige touch-up paint is available from your dealer. Order Land Pride part #821-011C.

8.Store mower in a clean, dry place for longer mower life.

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