Land Pride FDR3590 manual PointHitch Adjustments, Belt Tension, Table of Contents, Refer to Figure

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3-Point Hitch Adjustments

Table of Contents

Section 3: Adjustments

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3-Point Hitch Adjustments

The 3-point hitch system on this mower has been designed for front to back flotation when mowing on uneven terrain. Adjust tractor’s top link to place the upper hitch pin vertically above the lower hitch pins as shown in Figure 3-1 on page 15.

3.Excessive tension on the belt may lead to premature failure of belt and drive components. Excessive tension on the belt may also lead to a safety hazard to the operator or bystanders. Not enough tension on the belt may lead to premature failure of the belt due to excessive slipping.

!CAUTION

Engage parking brake, shut off tractor, remove key and disengage PTO before making any height adjustments!

Belt Tension

Refer to Figure 3-3:

!CAUTION

Belt drive system under spring tension; use care to avoid bodily harm!

1.To check tension, apply force at arrow A. With a tension tester and deflect belt 1/4". The force required to get this deflection should range from 7 to 10 lbs.

2.To adjust belt tension, adjust eyebolt (#1), as necessary. This adjustment will increase or decrease tension on spring (#2).

!WARNING

Excessive tension on the belt may shorten the useful life of belt and drive components. Excessive tension on the belt may also lead to a safety hazard to the operator or bystanders.

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Belt Tension

Figure 3-3

16 FDR3590 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-229M

12/10/07

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Land Pride FDR3590 manual PointHitch Adjustments, Belt Tension, Table of Contents, Refer to Figure