1/29/04
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE beginning to mow, the following inspection should be performed:
1.Check oil level in gearbox. Refer to "Maintenance" & "Lubrication" on page 9 of this manual.
2.Check that all plugs in gearbox have been replaced and tightened properly.
3.Be sure all mower blades, bolts and nuts are tight.
4.Be certain all guards and shields are in place and se- cure.
5.Grease PTO shaft and all other grease fittings.
6.Clear the area to be mowed of rocks, branches and other foreign objects.
7.Lower mower to ground. Set tractor throttle at ap- proximately 1/4 open. Engage PTO to start blades ro- tating.
8.Operate with 540 rpm PTO tractor.
9.At first begin mowing at a slow forward speed and shift up until the desired speed is achieved - maintaining
540PTO rpm.
10.Mower blades will cut better at a faster blade speed than at reduced throttle.
11.Mowing should not be done in wet conditions as grass will stick to blades and the under side of mower deck.
12.After mowing the first 50 feet, stop and check to see that the mower is adjusted properly.
13.DO NOT make sharp turns or attempt to back up while mower is on the ground.
14.DO NOT engage PTO with mower in the fully raised position. DO NOT engage PTO at full throttle.
OPERATING CHECK LIST
Proper servicing and adjustments is the key to the long life of any machine. With careful and systematic inspec- tion of the mower, you can avoid costly maintenance, time and repair.
!For Safety reasons, each maintenance opera- tion must be performed with the tractor’s PTO dis- engaged, the mower lowered completely, tractor engine shut off and ignition key removed.
SERVICE DAILY:
1.Grease the PTO
2.Check that all bolts are tight.
LUBRICATE EVERY 50 HOURS OF OPERATION:
1.With the mower on level ground, check the oil level in the gearbox by removing the plug in the side of the box. The oil should reach the plug hole. Fill if neces- sary with SAE 90 oil and retighten both plugs. DO NOT OVERFILL! Should your gearbox require service, take it to your LAND PRIDE dealer.
IMPORTANT: Mower should be level when check- ing or adding oil to the gearbox!
SPECIFICATIONS
CUTTING WIDTH | 48" |
OVERALL WIDTH | 58 1/2" |
HEIGHT | 36" |
LENGTH (4 WHEEL) | 56" |
WEIGHT | 399# |
CUTTING HEIGHT | |
| 1/2" Increments |
DECK MATERIAL | 10 Gauge |
THICKNESS |
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BLADES - 2 | 1/4" X 2 1/2" X 24 7/8" |
| Heat Treated |
| Alloy Steel |
BLADE OVERLAP | 1 1/2" |
BLADE TIP SPEED | 15,745FPM |
BLADE SPINDLES | ........................................Greasable |
HITCH | Cat. 1 Floating |
| Clevis |
GAUGE WHEELS: | ..........................................Castered |
1 REAR 2 FRONT | 10 1/4 x 3 1/4 |
| Solid Tire |
GAUGE WHEELS: | ..........................................Castered |
2 REAR 2 FRONT | 10 1/4 x 3 1/4 |
OPTIONAL | Solid Tire |
CASTER WHEEL | 1" Diameter With |
SPINDLE | Greasable Bushing |
DRIVE TRAIN | 540 RPM PTO |
| Gearbox |
| 2.5:1 Ratio |
| Beveled Gears |
| Cast Iron Housing |
| Single |
GRASS CHUTE |
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