Land Pride DM3705 Series manual Spring Tension Adjustment, Transporting, Danger, Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Section 2: Operating

Spring Tension Adjustment		2. Refer to Figure 2-2on page 13. Position 3-point
!			arms so that hitch level stop pin aligns with run
	DANGER		indicator arrow (decal 838-524C).
		3.	Refer to Figure 2-7below. Retract hydraulic cylinder
Before making any adjustments to this implement, disengage			to release upper spring tension and loosen jam nut.
PTO, shut off tractor, remove ignition key and wait for all
			Adjust spring by turning it until “X” dimension is equal
moving parts to stop. Disconnect PTO driveline.
			to the dimension represented below for your mower.
There are two springs on the mower. The lower spring			This dimension should adjust pick-up weight of
			mower end to approximately 100 lbs when hydraulic
attached to the reach arm adjusts response time
			cylinder is extended to field operating position.
between when 3-point arms raise and when cutter bar
			Retighten jam nut.
starts to raise. The upper spring attached to the curtain
			DM3705 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X = Approximately 3”
support arm adjusts ability of cutter bar to float on the
ground.			Dm3706 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X = Approximately 2”
Adjusting Lower Spring Tension			DM3707 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X = Approximately 1”
IMPORTANT: The mower must be leveled for lower
spring tension to work properly. See Tractor Hook-			X”
up paragraph 5 on page 13 for instructions on
leveling.
1. Refer to Figure 2-2on page 13. Position 3-point
	arms so that hitch level stop pin aligns with run		Jam Nut
	indicator arrow (decal 838-524C).
2. Refer to Figure 2-6below. Adjust accordingly by		21040
	turning handle until “X” dimension is equal to the
	dimension represented below for your mower.		Figure 2-7

DM3705. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X = Approximately 2 3/4”

Dm3706. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X = Approximately 2 1/8”

DM3707. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X = Approximately 1 1/2”

3.The lower spring may need readjusting after several hours of running.

X”

Cylinder Spring Mount

Handle

21039

Figure 2-6

Adjusting Upper Spring Tension

IMPORTANT: The mower must be leveled for upper spring tension to work properly. See Tractor Hook-up paragraph 5 on page 13 for instructions on leveling.

1.Attach upper spring slotted arm to mower as outlined in the section titled “Upper Spring Connection” on page 15.

Transporting

!CAUTION

When traveling on public roads at night or during the day, use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operators of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state and local laws.

IMPORTANT: Always disengage tractor’s PTO before raising mower to transport position.

NOTE: When raising mower to transport position be sure that PTO shaft does not contact tractor or mower.

1.Raise cutter bar so it is in a vertical position.

2.Make sure transport lock engages.

3.Make sure support leg is secured in the high position.

4.Approach disc mower from rear making sure Slow Moving Vehicle emblem on tractor is visible to oncoming traffic.

5.Select a safe ground speed when transporting from one area to another. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.

6.When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractor to a lower gear.

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