Land Pride FDR15 User's Manual
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1. 00040 10 Bearing in Blade Spindle Hubs 15 Section 2 Operating Instructions 11 Gearbox Ga ee ee ee ie en ere 16 WVANSPOMIAG veeteed es ti sacle Sea ete cide 11 Driveline Profiles 0 16 Mowing Instructions 00005 11 Section 6 Specifications and Capacities 17 O ting Instructions LaL nene nne o aD 11 A g S a Ao i 12 Section 7 Appendix 55 18 aia ron i EN EEEE ERE Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes 18 Levelingithe Mower sss St etc dadi te Tire Inflation Chart sci0ss oe sty oS sce wince eee 18 Cutting Height Adjustment 12 Warranty cation cron sass mates ates 19 3 Point Hitch Adjustments 12 Belt FEnsions 24 43 44 at SA keh Rk OR eo aa OH 12 Copyright 2000 All rights Reserved Land Pride provides this publication as is without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual Land Pride assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Land Pride reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication and may not reflect the product in the future The illustrations in this manual are not intended for safe and proper assembly or disassembly of equipme2. K j 15028 Upper Hitch Arms Assembly Figure 1 1 5 8 08 FDR15 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310 188M 9 Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly and Setup Land Pride Tractor Hook Up Be certain that tractor draw bar will not interfere Move draw bar ahead or remove if required Draw bar should also be checked for clearance when unitis be ing raised for the first time Align lower link arms of tractor to hitch clevises on mower Insert lower hitch pins into lower ball swivels and attach lynch pins Attach tractor top link to upper floating hitch on mower with pin supplied Secure with lock pin Refer to Figure Adjust the tractor top link in or out to place the upper hitch pin vertically above the lower hitch pins as shown in Figure 1 2 to allow mower flotation 43816 Tractor Hook Up Figure 1 2 Driveline Installation 1 Slide driveline end with extended safety cone over splined shaft of the gearbox and secure with attaching device Slide driveline over the tractor s splined PTO shaft and secure with locking device of powershaft Driveline should now be moved back and forth to in sure that it is secure on the PTO shaft of the tractor and mower gearbox Attach the chain from the PTO shield to one of the up per hitch braces to ensure that the shield does not ro tate Should the driveline require shortening a Hold the half shafts next to each other in the shortest wo
3. A Dismounting from a moving trac tor could cause serious injury or death A Do not stand between the tractor and implement during hitching A Keep hands feet and clothing away from power driven parts A Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with moving parts A Watch out for wires trees etc when folding and raising imple ment Make sure all persons are clear of working area A Turning tractor too tight may cause implement to ride up on wheels This could result in injury 5 8 08 FDR15 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310 188M 3 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information Safety Labels sure the correct safety labels are included in the request To Your implement comes equipped with all safety labels in place order new labels 80 to your Land Pride dealer They were designed to help you safely operate your implement 5 Refer to this section for proper label placement To install new labels a Clean the area the label is to be placed 1 Read and follow label directions 2 Keep all safety labels clean and legible 3 Replace all damaged or missing labels 4 Some new equipment installed during repair require safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by the manufacturer When ordering new components make b Peel backing from label Press firmly on surface being careful not to cause air bubbles under label ACAUTION To avoid
4. Measure the clearance from the cutting edge to the ground at front and rear of the blade This measure ment should be equal or have the blade at the front of the mower not more than 1 2 lower than the blade at the rear of the mower 3 Point Hitch Figure 3 1 Cutting Height Adjustment 1 Using the tractor raise the mower off the ground and support under it with secure blocking so not to let the mower drift down during maintenance 2 Holding wheel and yoke assembly up remove quick lock pin from top of gauge wheel spindle Position full length spacers and half spacer as required All spac ers on top of spindle tube allows for approximately 3 4 cutting height Adjustments range from 3 4 to a maximum of 3 1 4 in 1 2 increments on FDR1548 mowers and 5 1 4 in 1 2 increments on FDR1560 amp FDR1572 mowers Refer to Leveling the Mower beginning on this page 3 Point Hitch Adjustments The 3 point hitch system on this mower has been de signed for front to back flotation when mowing on uneven terrain Adjust the tractor s top link to place the upper hitch pin vertically above the lower hitch pins as shown below A CAUTION Engage parking brake shut off tractor remove key and disen gage PTO before making any height adjustments Belt Tension Refer to Figure 3 2 A CAUTION Belt drive system under spring tension use care to avoid bodily harm 1 To check tension apply force at arrow A W
5. Patches of uncut grass Mow at full throttle 640 PTO rpm check PTO speed and tractor engine Shift transmission to a lower gear Tighten spring take up eyebolt Sharpen and balance or replace blade Excessive vibration Remove belt guard shield and clean debris from belt area and sheaves Replace drive belt Replace sheaves or align Remove belt guard shields amp clean debris from belt area amp sheaves Readjust 3 point hitch to raise mower to maximum of 14 inches Gearbox noisy Check lubricant level Blades scalping grass Raise cutting height by adjusting wheels Change mowing pattern Reduce speed turns Uneven cut Shift to a lower gear Level mower Sharpen blades amp balance or replace Tractor loaded down by mower Mow at full throttle 640 PTO rpm Shift to a lower gear Clean mower 5 8 08 FDR15 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310 188M 13 Table of Contents Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Land Pride Section 5 maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life of any implement With careful and systematic inspection you can avoid costly maintenance time and repair After using the unit for several hours check all bolts to be sure they are tight Replace any worn damaged or illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your Land Pride Dealer A CAUTION For safety reasons each mai
6. tension When servicing machine use CUTTING EDGE tools and equipment Refer to Operator s Manual for instructions 18 285C fee E proper A CAUTI ON 818 293C Caution V Belt Installation FDR1548 aration AS VIEWED FRON TOP GREASE EVERY 25 HOURS OF OPERATION 3 PLC S V BELT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS To Avoid Injury or Machine Damage e Be Aware drive belt under spring tension e When servicing machine use proper tools and equipment e Refer to Owner s Manual for instructions 10 5140 Bwe A ROTATING DRIVELINE CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP AWAY DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT e All driveline guards tractor and equipment shields in place Drivelines securely attached at both ends e Driveline guards that turn freely on Driveline 818 552 818 514C Caution V Belt Installation FDR1572 818 529C Caution V Belt Installation FDR1560 818 552C Danger Rotating Driveline 6 FDR15 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310 188M 5 8 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information A DANGER 2 GUARD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE A DANGER 818 540C Danger Guard Missing Aay GUARD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE A DANGER 13711 Red Reflector 5 8 08 FDR15 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310 188M 7 Table of Contents Introduction Land P
7. washer into the center hole on blade 3 Replace the bolt Tighten to the proper torque as listed inthe Torque Values Chart in the Appendix section on page 18 IMPORTANT Replace blades with Land Pride blades only V Belt Installation These illustrations are also on the labels located on the top of the mower decks 1 Remove the right hand and the left hand belt covers 2 Disengage belt tensioning latch by turning release nut with a 3 4 socket or wrench 3 With tension relieved from belt remove old belt from pulleys 4 To install a new belt be sure the belt is positioned in all the pulley grooves Engage belt tensioning latch by turning release nut with a 3 4 socket or wrench to ap ply tension to new belt Check the belt tension refer to Figure 3 2 on page 12 5 Reinstall all belt covers and secure in place with hard ware Storage At the end of the working season or when the mower will not be used for a long period it is good practice to clean off any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on the mower and any of the moving parts 1 Clean as necessary 2 Check the blades for wear and replace if necessary see Service Mowing Blades this section on page 14 3 Inspect the mower for loose damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace as needed 4 Lubricate as noted in the Lubrication portion of this section starting on page 15 5 Store unit inside if possible for longer life Repaint parts
8. 1470 3230 2380 1 in tpi nominal thread dia in inches threads per inch 1 3 8 12 1010 745 2270 1670 3680 2710 2 N m newton meters 11 2 6 1180 870 4290 3160 ft lb foot pounds 1 1 2 12 1330 980 2970 2190 4820 3560 4mm x pitch nominal thread dia in millimeters x thread pitch Torque tolerance 0 15 of torquing values Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above Tire Inflation Chart Tire Size Inflation PSI 8 x 3 Air Tire 30 10 x 4 Air Tire 50 18 FDR15 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310 188M 5 8 08 Warranty Land Pride warrants to the original purchaser that this Land Pride product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase by the end user when used as intended and under normal service and conditions for personal use This Warranty is limited to the replace ment of any defective part by Land Pride and the installation by the dealer of any such replacement part and does not cover common wear items such as blades belts tines etc Land Pride reserves the right to inspect any equipment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship This Warranty does not apply to any part or product which in Land Pride s judg ment shall have been misused or damaged by accident or lack of normal mainte nance or care or which has been repaired or altered in a way which adversely affects it
9. 5 PD25 PD35 and RCR3515 RCRM3515 Divider Boxes A Three Year Limited Warranty on Gear box Components on RCR3596 RCR3510 RCRM3510 and RCR3515 RCRM3515 wing Gear Boxes provided they have been properly maintained and not subjected to misuse or abuse Misuse specifically includes but is not limited to maintaining proper oil levels of the correct lubricant and adjusting slip clutches to provide proper protection to Gearbox Components Warranty is One Year for seals Seals are viewed as normal wear items and replacement will be the cus tomer s responsibility Gearboxes will either be replaced or rebuilt at Land Pride s discretion Corporate Office RO Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA
10. Inches Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Metric Class 5 8 Class 8 8 Class 10 9 in tpi N m ftlb N m ftb Nem _ ftdb mm x pitch N m ftlb Nem ftlb N m ftlb 1 4 20 7 4 5 6 11 8 16 12 M 5X 0 8 4 7 1 4 28 8 5 6 18 14 M6X1 7 11 13 10 5 16 18 11 33 25 M8 X 1 25 a 36 27 516 24 17 13 26 19 37 27 M8X1 39 29 38 16 27 20 59 44 M10 X 1 5 E Het 72 53 3 8 24 31 22 67 49 M10 X 0 75 85 62 716 14 43 32 EE 95 70 M12 X 1 75 ee a 125 93 7 16 20 49 36 105 78 M12X1 5 97 1 2 13 66 49 105 76 145 105 M12X1 90 105 77 105 1 2 20 75 55 115 85 165 120 M14X2 92 145 105 150 g16 12 95 70 150 110 210 155 M14X 1 5 99 160 gie 18 105 79 165 120 235 170 M16 X2 145 105 230 5 8 11 130 97 205 150 285 210 Mi6X15 155 115 245 5 8 18 150 110 230 170 325 240 M18 X 2 5 195 145 300 3 4 10 235 170 510 375 M18 X 1 5 220 165 355 3 4 16 260 190 570 420 M20 X 2 5 280 205 450 73 9 225 165 820 605 M20X15 310 230 665 7 8 14 250 185 905 670 M24 X3 480 355 780 1 8 340 250 1230 910 M24 X 2 525 390 845 1 12 370 275 955 705 1350 995 M30 X 3 5 960 705 1550 1 1 8 7 480 355 1080 795 1750 1290 M30X2 1060 785 1710 11 8 12 540 395 1210 890 1960 1440 M36 X 3 5 1730 1270 2700 11 4 7 680 500 1520 1120 2460 1820 M36 X 2 1880 1380 2960 2190 4100 3220 11 4 12 750 555 1680 1240 2730 2010 1 3 8 l 890 655 1990
11. Injury or Machine Damage Operate only wit 940 rpm P18 818 130C Caution 818 142C Danger Rotating Driveline 818 554C Warning General FDR1548 4 FDR15 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310 188M 5 8 08 Land Pride Important Safety Information Table of Contents ROTATING BLADES KEEP AWAY To prevent serious injury or death from rotating blade contact Never allow riders especially children on tractor e Do not operate with bystanders in mowing area Do not operate with deflectors quards removed Do not place hands or feet under deck when operating or when engine is running 818 555C THROWN OBJECT HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death from thrown object e Operate only with all guards installed and in good condition e Stop operation if bystanders come within several hundred feet B18 556C 818 554C Warning General FDR1560 818 554C Warning General FDR1572 818 555C Danger Rotating Blade 818 556C Danger Thrown Object 5 8 08 FDR15 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310 188M 5 Important Safety Information Table of Contents Land Pride A CAUTION See ROTATION Sh a AS VIEWED FROM TOP V BELT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS To Avoid Injury or Machine Damage e Be Aware drive belt under spring
12. Ks 67402 5060 8 FDR15 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310 188M 5 8 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly and Setup Section 1 Assembly and Setup Tractor Requirements Upper Hitch Arms This mower is designed with a 3 Point category hitch Refer to Figure 1 1 Horse power rating of tractor should not exceed 26 PTO 1 Remove the u i pper hitch bars 1 upper hitch braces horse power for FDR1548 mowers and 35 PTO for 2 and upper pivoting hitch subassembly 3 from FDR1560 amp FDR1572 mowers the storage position on top of the mower deck o 2 Bolt the upper hitch braces to the mounting tabs on NOTE In order to maintain steering control ballast back of the deck using 1 2 bolts 4 lock washer may need to be added to your tractor To determine 5 and hex nut 6 Hs ill sit ine the ballast refer to your trac 3 Mount the upper hitch bars 1 to the inside of front OrS OPSTAO eee hitch plates on the mower frame using the 5 8 x 1 3 4 long bolts 7 lock washers 8 and hex nuts 9 4 Remove 5 8 x 5 long bolt 10 lock washer 8 and hex nut 9 from the upper pivoting hitch subas sembly 5 Swing the upper hitch bars 1 up to a vertical posi tion Raise the upper hitch braces 2 up inside the upper hitch bars as shown Assemble upper pivoting hitch 3 spacer top hitch 11 5 8 x 5 long bolt 10 lock washer 12 and hex nut 13 as shown 0
13. ORTANT Do not tow a load that is more than double the weight of tractor kA Sals Sals _ _ _ m _ ZININN ZININN AVike Practice Safe Maintenance A Understand procedure before doing work Use proper tools and equipment refer to Operator s Manual for additional information A Work in a clean dry area A Lower the implement to the ground put tractor in park turn off engine and remove key before preforming maintenance A Allow implement to cool com pletely A Install all transport locks on raised drill before working underneath refer to the Operator s Manual for quantity and location of transport locks A Do not grease or oil implement a while it is in operation A Move the opener handle to the ROAD position and complete raising the openers to lock them up before working underneath them A Disk edges are sharp Be careful when working in this area A Disconnect battery ground cable before servicing or adjusting electrical systems or before weld ing on implement A Inspect all parts Make sure parts are in good condition amp installed properly A Remove buildup of grease oil or debris A Remove all tools and unused pars E L Le 2 FDR15 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310 188M 5 8 08 Land Pride Important Safety Information Table of Contents Prepare for Emergencies A Be prepared if a fir
14. Table of Contents FDR15 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 13600 Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit Read the Operator s manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life and the lives of others depend on it Copyright 2000 Printed 5 01 08 310 188M Land Pride Table of Contents Table of Contents Important Safety Information 1 Section 4 Troubleshooting 13 Safety Kabels euch id Sheree ihe Shoal aaa a 4 Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication 14 Introduction 050ee ee ee eae 8 Maintenance 0 e eee eee eee 14 Using This Manual feeds adeccnSeule adage 8 Service Mowing Blades Sho sae eal meal at dah 14 Terminology 2 0 cece cece eee 8 Blade Sharpening eeee eee 14 Deimons ei bebavasavarvavad ey ab I Ahi 8 Blade Replacement 5 14 Owner Assistance ss chute pasa bain 8 es V Belt Installation 0 0 6 eee K x oN Ta 1 A E A Section 1 Assembly and Setup 9 AIR TIRES AIR PRESSURE 14 Tractor Requirements eee eee 9 Lubrication acuudoauuwimsuwaeeesooasosesou 15 Upper Hitch Arms 6 1 eee eee eee eee ee 9 Driveline Shaft U Joints u a a 15 Tractor Hook Up Penne eee aaeeea 10 Wheel Support Bushings amp Wheel Bearings 15 Driveline Installation
15. d and understand the Safety Label section read all instructions noted on them Shutdown and Storage A Lower machine to ground put tractor in park turn off engine and remove the key A Detach and store implements in a area where children normally do not play Secure implement by using blocks and supports 5 8 08 FDR15 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310 188M 1 Important Safety Information Table of Contents Land Pride Use Safety Lights and Devices A Slow moving tractors self pro pelled equipment and towed implements can create a hazard when driven on public roads They are difficult to see especially at night A Flashing warning lights and turn signals are recommended when ever driving on public roads Use lights and devices provided with implement Transport Machinery Safely A Comply with state and local laws A Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph DO NOT EXCEED Never travel at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering and stopping Some rough terrains require a slower speed A Sudden breaking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with breaks A Use the following maximum speed tow load weight ratios as a guideline A 20 mph when weight is less than or equal to the weight of tractor A 10 mph when weight is double the weight of tractor A IMP
16. e starts A Keep a first aid kit and fire extin guisher handy A Keep emergency numbers for doctor ambulance hospital and fire department near phone T Wear Protective Equipment A Protective clothing and equipment should be worn A Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job Avoid loose fitting clothing A Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing impairment or hearing loss Wear suitable hear ing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs A Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery Tire Safety A Tire changing can be dangerous and should be preformed by trained personnel using the cor rect tools and equipment A When inflating tires use a clip on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of or over the tire assembly Use a safety cage if available A When removing and installing wheels use wheel handling equipment adequate for the weight involved Safety at All Times Thoroughly read and understand the instructions given in this manual before operation Refer to the Safety Label section read all instructions noted on them A Operator should be familiar with all functions of the unit A Operate implement from the driver s seat only A Do not leave tractor or implement unattended with engine running
17. ention is that this in formation should be read and noted before continuing NOTE A special point of information that the author feels an operator must be aware of before continuing Owner Assistance If customer service or repair parts are required contact an Land Pride dealer A dealer has trained personnel repair parts and equipment needed to service the implement These parts have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts Serial Number Plate Refer to the Figure 1 for the location of your serial number plate Serial Number Plate Location Figure 1 For prompt service always use the serial number and model number when ordering parts from your Land Pride dealer Be sure to include your serial and model numbers in corre spondence also Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new ma Chine If for any reason you do not understand any part of this manual or are not satisfied with the service received the following actions are suggested 1 Discuss the matter with your dealership service man ager make sure he is aware of any problems you may have and that he has had the opportunity to assist you 2 Ifyou are still not satisfied seek out the owner or gen eral manager of the dealership explain the problem and request assistance 3 For further assistance write to Product Support Land Pride Service Department 1525 East North Street P O Box 5060 Salina
18. ith a ten sion tester and deflect the 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 neces sary This adjustment will increase or decrease the tension on spring 2 3 Excessive tension on the belt may lead to premature failure of belt and drive components Excessive ten sion 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 ex cessive slipping Ay warnine 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 12 FDR15 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310 188M 1 2 spay A Belt Tension 13663 Figure 3 2 5 8 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4 Troubleshooting Section 4 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Discharge chute plugged Check installation of belt Wait until grass dries Raise cutting height of mower and cut grass twice Mow at full throttle 640 PTO rpm check PTO speed and tractor engine Shift transmission to a lower gear A CAUTION Do not try to clean discharge chute when mower is running Bodily harm may occur Belt slipping Unplug and clean mower deck Remove belt guard shields and clean sheaves Tighten spring take up eyebolt Replace belt
19. nt The illustrations are intended for or dering parts only Land Pride is registered trademark All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Printed in the United States of America FDR15 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310 188M 5 8 08 Land Pride Important Safety Information Table of Contents Important Safety Information Be Aware of Signal Words The word that designates a degree or level of hazard seriousness The signal words are DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components that for func tional purposes cannot be guarded 4 WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous sit uation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous sit uation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices Keep Riders Off Machinery A Riders obstruct the operator s view they could be struck by for eign objects or thrown from the machine A Never allow children to operate equipment For Your Protection A Thoroughly rea
20. ntenance operation must be per formed with tractor PTO disengaged the mower lowered com pletely to the ground or folded with the transport locks engaged and the tractor engine shut off with ignition key removed e After using the mower for several hours check all bolts to be sure they are tight and check the tension of the drive belt Refer to Belt Tension in the Adjustments section on page 12 Lubricate items as listed under Lubrication this section starting on page 15 Always maintain the proper air pressure in the tires The Tire Inflation Chartis located in the Appendix section on page 18 Replace any worn damaged or illegible safety labels by ob taining new labels from your Land Pride Dealer Information about labels is located under Safety Labels in the Impor tant Safety Information section starting on page 1 Service Mowing Blades Blade Sharpening Blades should be sharpened at each end to the same an gle as the original cutting edge NOTE Care should be taken in order not to remove any more material than necessary to sharpen blade Balance each blade after sharpening Blade Replacement IMPORTANT Always install blade with the cutting edge facing direction of rotation Refer to Figure 3 2 on page 12 for proper blade placement due to different rotations on decks 1 Remove the bolt and blade washer from the bottom of the blade to be replaced Remove blade 2 Install the blade
21. oads whether 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 Mowing Instructions 6 Clear the area to be mowed of objects and debris that might be picked up and thrown by the mower blades A 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 Operating Instructions Proper Servicing and adjustments is the key to the long life of any machine With careful and systematic inspection of the mower you can avoid costly maintenance time and repair Before beginning to mow the following inspection should be performed 1 Check oil level in gearbox Refer to Section 5 Main tenance and Lubrication starting on page 14 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 Becertain 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 approx imately 1 4 open Engage PTO to start blades rotat ing 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 main
22. ride Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners This implement has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials Proper assembly maintenance and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the machine The parts on your FDR15 Grooming Mower have been specially designed and should only be replaced with gen uine Land Pride parts Therefore should your Rotary Cut ter require replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer Using This Manual This Operator s Section is designed to help familiarize you with safety assembly operation adjustments trouble shooting and maintenance Read this manual and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe and efficient operation The warranty Registration card should be filled out by the dealer at the time of purchase To order a new Operator or Parts Manual contact your au thorized dealer You may obtain parts information from our website at www landpride com The information contained within this manual was current at the time of printing Some parts may change slightly to assure you of the best performance Terminology Right or Left as used in this manual is determined by facing the direction the machine will travel while in use un less otherwise stated Definitions IMPORTANT A special point of information related to its preceding topic The author s int
23. rking position and mark them b Shorten inner and outer guard tubes equally Shorten inner and outer sliding profiles by the same length as the guard tubes d Proper overlap is a minimum of one half the length of each tube with both tubes being of equal length e Round off all sharp edges and remove burrs Grease sliding profiles Ay CAUTION Tractor PTO shield and all mower guards must be in place at all times during operation 10 FDR15 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310 188M 5 8 08 Land Pride Section 2 Operating Instructions Table of Contents Section 2 Operating Instructions Transporting NOTE Always disengage PTO before raising the mower to transport position N When raising the mower to the transport position be sure that powershaft does not contact tractor or mow er Adjust and set the tractor s 3 point hitch lift height so that the PTO shaft does not contact mower deck in the fully raised position 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 road ways transport in such a way that faster moving vehi cles may pass you safely When traveling over rough or hilly terrain shift tractor to a lower gear w gt A a A CAUTION When traveling on public r
24. s performance or reliability or which has been used for a purpose for which the product is not designed Misuse also specifically includes failure to prop erly maintain oil levels grease points and driveline shafts Claims under this Warranty must be made to the dealer which originally sold the product and all warranty adjustments must be made through such dealer Land Pride reserves the right to make changes in materials or design of the product at any time without notice This Warranty shall not be interpreted to render Land Pride liable for damages of any kind direct consequential or contingent to property Furthermore Land Pride shall not be liable for damages resulting from any cause beyond its reason able control This Warranty does not extend to loss of crops any expense or loss for labor supplies rental machinery or for any other reason No other warranty of any kind whatsoever express or implied is made with respect to this sale and all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose which exceed the obligations set forth in this written warranty are hereby disclaimed and excluded from this sale This Warranty is not valid unless registered with Land Pride within 30 days from the date of purchase by the end user In addition to the Standard Limited Warranty Land Pride also provides A Five Year Limited Warranty on Gearbox Components on RC6015 RCM6015 RC5015 RCM5015 RC5010 RCM5010 PD1
25. taining 540 PTO rpm 7 Grass is best cut when it is dry Mowing wet grass can 10 Mower blades will cut better at a faster blade speed cause plugging resulting in grass clumps behind the than at reduced throttle meer 11 After mowing the first 50 feet stop and check to see 8 Grass should be mowed frequently as shorter clip that the mower is adjusted properly pings deteriorate faster 12 Do not make sharp turns or attempt to back up while 9 If mowing extremely tall grass it is best to raise cutting mower is on the ground height and mow the area then lower cutting height 13 Do not engage PTO with mower in the fully raised po and mow a second time at the desired height sition Do not engage PTO at full throttle 5 8 08 FDR15 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310 188M 11 Table of Contents Section 3 Adjustments Land Pride Section 3 Adjustments Leveling the Mower NOTE Tractor and mower should be on level ground 14 Set lower hitches and upper floating hitch as shown below in Figure 3 1 15 Start tractor and raise mower watching that tractor draw bar if not removed does not interfere with mow er 16 Slowly lower the mower until gauge wheels touch the ground and the lower mower 3 point hitch bars are parallel to the ground in floating position Set tractor 3 point stop 17 Set park brake and turn off tractor Remove key from ignition 18 Rotate blades parallel to direction of travel 19
26. when checking oil in gearbox Driveline Profiles Type of Lubrication Multipurpose Grease 16 FDR15 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310 188M 5 8 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 6 Specifications and Capacities Section 6 Specifications and Capacities FDR1548 FDR1560 and FDR1572 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers FDR1548 FDR1560 FDR1572 Cutting Width 48 60 72 Height 36 36 to 39 1 2 Length 51 61 64 Weight 325 594 Cutting Height 3 4 3 1 4 1 2 increments 3 4 5 1 4 1 2 increments Deck Material Thickness 10 Gauge Blades 3 1 4 x 2 1 2 x 16 3 4 Heat 1 4 x 2 1 2 x 20 3 4 Heat 1 4 x 2 1 2 x 25 Heat Treated Alloy Steel Treated Alloy Steel Treated Alloy Steel Blade Overlap 11 4 Blade Tip Speed 16 260 FPM 18 264 FPM 18 340 FPM Blade Spindles Greasable Gauge Wheels Castered 8 x 3 Air Tire Castered 10 x 4 Air Tire Caster Wheel Spindle 1 Diameter with Greasable Bushing Drive Train 540 RPM PTO Gearbox 1 2 83 Ratio Cast Iron Housing Spring Loaded Single V Belt Recommended Tractor PTO HP 26 Maximum 35 Maximum 5 8 08 FDR15 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310 188M 17 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 7 Appendix Section 7 Appendix Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes Bolt Head Identification Bolt Head Identification
27. where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust Ask your dealer for Aerosol Land Pride Beige touch up paint 821 011C AIR TIRES AIR PRESSURE Tire Sealant Heavy Duty tire sealant has been added in Air tires to help reduce air loss from punchers due to nails thorns etc NOTE Under inflated tires can roll off of rim Maintain ing air pressure within 5 PSI of maximum tire pressure reduces the risk of tires rolling off of rim 14 FDR15 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310 188M 5 8 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Lubrication Lubrication i Multi i Multi Intervals at which pie ee oe Pe ee Driveline Shaft U Joints Type of Lubrication Multipurpose Grease Wheel Support Bushings amp Wheel Bearings Type of Lubrication Multipurpose Grease D Bearing in Blade Spindle Hubs Type of Lubrication Multipurpose Grease 5 8 08 FDR15 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310 188M 15 Table of Contents Land Pride As Required Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication DO NOT OVERFILL Gearbox Type of Lubrication SAE 90W Gear Lube Check the oil level in the gearbox by removing the plug in the top of the box Add oil if necessary into the biggest plug at the back of the box Retighten both plugs Do not overfill Should your gearbox require service take it to your LAND PRIDE dealer IMPORTANT Mower should be level
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