Land Pride fd1548 Before You Start, Operating Instructions, Transporting, Prestart Checklist

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Section 2 Operating Instructions

Section 2 Operating Instructions

Before You Start

In addition to design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training involved in its operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment. Before beginning to operate your mower, the following inspection should be performed.

Prestart Checklist

•Read and follow the Safety Rules carefully, refer to “Important Safety Information ” starting on page 1.

•Read all of the Tractor Hook Up in the “Section 1 Assembly and Setup” on page 8, and all preparation instructions.

•Read the “Operating Instructions” section starting on page 10.

•Refer to the “Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication” starting on page 14 to lubricate the mower as required.

•Check the mower initially and periodically for loose bolts and pins, refer to the “Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes” in the “Section 7 Appendix” on page 19.

•Make sure all guards and shields are in place, refer to “Important Safety Information” starting on page 1.

•Gearbox Gear Lube, refer to the “Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication” starting on page 14.

•Check "V" belt for wear and replace if needed with Land Pride part number 816-116C for FD1560 or 816-142C for FD1548.

•Check for grass clippings built up in "V" belt drive area.

•Check that all plugs in gearbox have been replaced and tightened properly.

!CAUTION

For Safety reasons, each maintenance operation must be performed with the tractor’s PTO disengaged, the mower lowered completely, tractor engine shut off and ignition key removed.

Operating Instructions

5.Mower blades will cut better at a faster blade speed than at reduced throttle.

6.Mowing should not be done in wet conditions as grass will stick to blades and the under side of mower deck.

7.After mowing the first 50 feet, stop and check to see that the mower is adjusted properly.

8.DO NOT make sharp turns or attempt to back up while mower is on the ground.

9.DO NOT engage PTO with mower in the fully raised position. DO NOT engage PTO at full throttle.

10.Grass is best cut when it is dry. Mowing wet grass can cause plugging resulting in grass clumps behind the mower.

11.Grass should be mowed frequently as shorter clippings deteriorate faster.

12.If mowing extremely tall grass, it is best to raise cutting height and mow the area, then lower cutting height and mow a second time at the desired height.

Transporting

IMPORTANT: Always disengage PTO before raising the mower to transport position.

When raising the mower to the transport position, be sure that powershaft does not contact tractor or mower. Adjust the tractor’s 3-point hitch lift height so that the PTO shaft does not contact mower deck.

Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning; and, leave enough clearance so the mower does not contact obstacles such as buildings, trees or fences.

Select a safe ground travel 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.

1.Clear the area to be mowed of rocks, branches and other foreign objects.

2.Lower mower to ground. Set tractor throttle at approximately 1/4 open. Engage PTO to start blades rotating.

3.Operate with 540 rpm PTO tractor.

4.At first begin mowing at a slow forward speed and shift up until the desired speed is achieved - maintaining 540 PTO rpm.

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

10 FD1548 & FD1560 3-Spindle Grooming Mower 310-155M 7/18/08