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Section 2 Operating
Land Pride
Attaching the Tractor
1.Back the tractor up to the disc mower so that the lower draft arms are aligned with the lower lift pins of the disc mower. Connect
2.Raise 3 Pt until stroke control for 3 Pt disconnect becomes free. Move stroke control to storage position.
3.Raise the mower cutter bar off the ground slightly by actuating the hydraulic cylinder.
4.Adjust the length of the tractor’s two sway link arms to prevent swaying from side to side.
5.Attach the chain to the top link of tractor making sure the PTO driveline is level.
Spring Tension Adjustment for Spring Assembly:
With unit completely assembled and attached to a tractor, level 3 Pt arms on tractor, (make sure the stroke control is in the storage position). Retract the cylinder so that bar is in the vertical position. Tighten nut on the end of the spring rod (7 disc measure 3 1/2” approx. from end of rod to nut). Lower bar by lengthening cylinder to running position. Retract the cylinder and adjust tension as stated previously until cutter bar raises some what parallel to the ground. After several hours of run time this may need to be readjusted. Once the spring is adjusted, snug the jam nut.
6.If necessary use the adjustment on the lower
7.Raise the support leg and position it in the high position.
8.With the disc mower attached to the tractor, connect the PTO by twisting the collar on the end of the driveline while sliding on to the PTO shaft. Release collar and move yoke back and forth to make sure it is locked in place.
!WARNING
Be sure the driveline is properly connected. A loose yoke could slip and cause personal injury or damage to the mower.
Tractor Hook Up
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