Table of Contents
Section 2: Operating Instructions
Land Pride
Mowing Instructions
!DANGER
Gearbox shields must be secured in place when operating to avoid injury or death from entanglement in rotating drivelines.
!CAUTION
Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result. Know what your tractor requirements are.
7.Do not engage PTO with mower in the fully raised position. Do not engage or disengage PTO at full throttle.
8.Grass is best cut when it is dry. Mowing wet grass can cause plugging resulting in grass clumps behind the mower.
9.Grass should be mowed frequently as shorter clippings deteriorate faster.
10.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.
!DANGER
Do not use deck as a fan. Cutting blades are not properly designed or guarded for this use. Using the deck as a fan can result in injury and/or death.
!DANGER
Do not operate and/or travel across steep inclines where a tractor can
!CAUTION
When mowing in sandy soil areas, wear may occur to your mower blades caused from sand erosion. Frequent inspection should be made and blades replaced if damaged. Low lift blades are available from your Land Pride dealer.
1.Clear the area to be mowed of rocks, branches and other foreign objects that might be picked up and thrown by the mower blades.
IMPORTANT: Do not exceed rated PTO speed of mower. Excessive engine speed will cause damage to the power train components.
IMPORTANT: Stop PTO rotation immediately if vibration occurs during operation. Wait for mower to come to a complete stop. Follow all tractor shut down procedures before dismounting from the tractor to check for probable causes.
2.Lower mower to ground. Set tractor throttle at idle. Engage PTO to start blades rotating.
3.Operate with 540 rpm PTO tractor. Mower blades will cut better at a 540 RPM than at reduced throttle.
4.At first, begin mowing in a low gear and shift up until the desired speed is achieved - maintain 540 PTO rpm regardless of gear selection.
5.After mowing the first 50 feet, stop and check to see that the mower is adjusted properly.
6.Do not make sharp turns or attempt to back up while mower is on the ground.
11.Periodically check for foreign objects wrapped around the Grooming Mower blades. Remove foreign objects only after following “Tractor Shut Down Procedure” on page 13.
Un-hooking the Mower
The following steps should be done when
1.Park on a level solid surface.
2.Shut tractor engine off and engage parking brake.
3.Lower deck to level ground or onto blocks supporting the deck just above ground level.
4.Follow all tractor shut down procedures outlined on page 13 before dismounting from the tractor.
5.Unhitch Grooming Mower from tractor.
6.See “Storage” on page 19 if mower is not going to be used for a long time.
14 FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers | 10/15/07 |
