Land Pride fd1548 User's Manual
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1. 2 FD1548 amp FD1560 3 Spindle Grooming Mower 310 155M 7 18 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information Prepare for Emergencies A Be prepared if a fire starts A Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher 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 hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs A Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery ak S TA Tire Safety A Tire changing can be dangerous and should be preformed by trained personnel using the correct 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 rea2. 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 ponodicaly for loose bolts and pins refer to the Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes in the Section 7 Appendix on page 19 e 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 tor FD1560 or 816 142C for FD1548 e Check for grass clippings built up in V belt drive area e Check that all plugs in gearbox have been replaced and tightened properly A 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 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 rom PTO tractor 4 Atfirst begin mowing at a slow forward speed and shift up until the desired speed is achieved maintaining 540 PTO rpm e performed 5 Mower blades will cut better at a faster blade speed than a
3. 12 FD1548 amp FD1560 3 Spindle Grooming Mower 310 155M 7 18 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4 Troubleshooting Section 4 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Discharge chute plugged Belt not installed correctly Check installation of belt Grass too wet Wait until grass dries A CAUTION Grass too tall Raise cutting height of mower and cut grass twice Do not try to clean discharge opening RPM of tractor too low Mow at full throttle 540 PTO rpm Check PTO speed amp when mower is running Bodily harm tractor engine may occur Ground speed too fast Shift transmission to a lower gear Belt slipping Plugged grooming mower Unplug and clean mower deck Remove belt guard shields and clean sheaves Worn belt Replace belt Patches of uncut grass RPM of tractor too low Mow at full throttle 640 PTO rpm Check PTO speed amp tractor engine Ground speed too fast Shift transmission to a lower gear Blade damaged or dull Sharpen amp balance or replace blade Excessive vibration Power Take Off shaft or distri Replace Power Take Off or distribution shafts bution shafts bend Blade broken or bent Replace blade Sheaves damaged or out of Replace sheaves or align alignment Drive belt damaged Replace drive belt Inadequate clearance between Remove belt guard shields amp clean debris from belt area amp belt guard shields amp belt sheaves Mower in raised position amp Readjust
4. 3 point hitch to raise mower to maximum of 14 mower running inches Gearbox noisy Low lubricant level Check lubricant level Blades scalping grass Cutting too low Raise cutting height by adjusting wheels Ridges in terrain Change mowing pattern Fast turning speed Reduce speed on turns Uneven cut Ground speed too fast Shift to a lower gear Mower not level Level mower Dull blades Sharpen blades amp balance or replace Tractor loaded down by mower RPM of engine too low Mow at full throttle 540 PTO rpm Ground speed too fast Shift to a lower gear Debris wrapped around Clean mower mower spindles or blades 7 18 08 FD1548 amp FD1560 3 Spindle Grooming Mower 310 155M 13 Table of Contents Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Land Pride Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance A CAUTION For Safety reasons each maintenance operation must be performed with the tractor s PTO disengaged the mower olde completely tractor engine shut off and ignition key removed General Description Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life of any farm implement With careful and systematic insp ction you can avoid costly maintenance time and repair General Maintenance Blade Sharpening 1 Blades should be sharpened at each end to the same angle as the original cutting edge NOTE Care should be taken in order not to remove any more material than nece
5. E eae eae 15 Section 2 Operating Instructions 10 Lubrication Legend 2 0000 e eae 15 Before You Start 0 00 cece eee eee 10 PTO U JOint aa anassnsnirrrrrrrrrrrrnnn 15 Prestart Checklist 0 0000 10 PTOS NAI gees ormroseesevesiquavenet iS Operating Instructions 0 00 10 Wheel Bushing 0 essere ee eee 16 Transporting sok Stata AS As id ee tte aN 10 ies eae E M ee E 3 earing in Blade Spindle Hubs Section 3 Adjustments 11 Saci i S aa ti RC iti 18 3 Point Hitch Adjustments 11 a a ane phen er ES Leveling the Mower ausbedederetivet erro 11 Section 7 Appendix 19 Cutting Height Adjustment 11 Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes 19 Transporting it thse cid sanasana 12 Tire Inflation Chart 0 000 19 Belt Tension TETE EE AVE DEVE SEM ee VE LETE VE Le VE Ene TEENE ne TE ie nes 12 Warranty r N a a e e a a a aE 20 Copyright 2008 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 Th
6. Remove belt covers Loosen spring take up eyebolt to remove belt tension 2 Move belt take up handle in a clockwise direction to relieve tension on belt 3 With tension relieved from belt remove old belt from pulleys 4 Install new belt referring to the figure below or refer to the decal on top of mower deck Be sure belt is positioned in all the pulley grooves Tighten belt take up handle spring eyebolt to apply tension to new belt 5 Reinstall all belt covers and secure in place with hardware A CAUTION To Avoid Injury or Machine Damage Be Aware drive belt under spring tension e When servicing machine use proper tools and equipment RELEASE Refer to Owner s V BELT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ey FD1560 V Belt Installation Figure 5 2 818 2500 Rev D Belt Tension Ay CAUTION Belt drive system under spring tension use care to avoid bodily harm 1 Belttension should be checked after approximately 20 hours of operation on a new belt 2 Not enough tension on the belt may lead to premature failure of the belt due to excessive slipping of the belt Refer to Belt Tension page 12 for proper adjustment of belt tension 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 AIR TIRES AIR PRESSURE Tire Sealant Heavy Duty tire se
7. 5 115 335 245 5 8 18 150 110 230 170 325 240 M18X2 5 195 145 405 300 3 4 10 235 170 360 265 510 375 M18X1 5 220 165 485 355 3 4 16 260 190 570 420 M20X2 5 280 205 610 450 7i8 9 225 165 820 605 M20X1 5 310 230 900 665 7 8 14 250 185 905 670 M24x3 480 355 1050 780 1 8 340 250 875 645 1230 910 M24x2 525 390 1150 845 1 12 370 275 955 705 1350 995 M30X3 5 960 705 2100 1550 1 1 8 7 480 355 1080 795 1750 1290 M30X2 1060 785 2320 1710 11 8 12 540 395 1210 890 1960 1440 M36X3 5 1730 1270 3660 2700 11 4 7 680 500 2460 1820 M36 X 2 1880 1380 2960 2190 4100 3220 11 4 12 750 555 1680 1240 2730 2010 1 3 8 6 l 890 655 1990 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 3 ft Ib 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 7 18 08 FD1548 amp FD1560 3 Spindle Grooming Mower 310 155M 19 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 delivery to the end user when used as intended an
8. 67402 5060 7 18 08 FD1548 amp FD1560 3 Spindle Grooming Mower 310 155M 7 Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly and Setup Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Setup Tractor Requirements This mower is designed with a 3 Point category hitch Horse power rating of tractor should not exceed 26 PTO horse power A CAUTION Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result NOTE In order to maintain steering control ballast may have to be added to your tractor front end To determine whether or not to add ballast refer to your tractor operator s manual Upper Hitch Arms Assembly Refer to Figure 1 1 1 N Remove the upper hitch bars 1 upper hitch braces 2 and upper pivoting hitch subassembly 3 through 7 from storage position on top of mower deck Bolt the upper hitch braces to the mounting tabs on back of the deck using 1 2 x 1 1 2 long bolts 8 lock washer 9 and hex nut 10 4 Wheel Unit Upper Hitch Arms Assembly Figure 1 1 Mount the upper hitch bars 1 to the front hitch plates on the mower frame using the 5 8 x 1 3 4 long bolts 11 lock washers 12 and hex nuts 13 Remove the 5 8 x 5 long bolt 5 lock washer 6 and hex nut 7 from the upper pivoting hitch subassembly Swing the upper hitch bars 1 up to a vertical position Raise the upper hitch braces 2 up inside the upper hitch bars as shown Assemble the upper pivoting hitc
9. Table of Contents Operator s Manual FD1548 amp FD1560 3 Spindle Grooming Mower A Read the Operator s manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instruc tions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life and the lives of others depend on it Cover illustration may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit Copyright 2008 Printed 7 18 08 310 155M Land Pride Table of Contents Table of Contents Important Safety Information 1 Section 4 Troubleshooting 13 Be Aware of Signal Words 1 Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication 14 Safety Labels 0 1 eee eee eee eee 4 Maintenance oarece eset ene 14 Introduction ccceceecceceuaes 7 General Description n asasan wa ewww 14 Using This Manual o ouaaa aiana 7 General Maintenance E R 14 Terminology srera raaraa aaaea eee eae 7 aea NAA m DEMUS giu e EAA EA 7 PIageMEDACEMENI an Cae Rec 14 Owner Assistance 00000 e eee 7 ie oe via eration ee is Section 1 Assembly and Setup 8 Belt TENSION wntocee oe peed en pees woe tees 14 Tractor Requirements E ssa E Se Oakes 8 AIR TIRES AIR PRESSURE 14 Upper Hitch Arms Assembly 8 Service Mowing Blades 005 15 Tractor Hookup see eee eee eee 9 Blade Replacement n nanna nannan 15 Driveline Installation nananana 9 Storag Sr aaea AET A
10. actor to a lower gear 10 FD1548 amp FD1560 3 Spindle Grooming Mower 310 155M 7 18 08 Land Pride Section 3 Adjustments Table of Contents Section 3 Adjustments 3 Point Hitch Adjustments Refer to Figure 3 1 The 3 point hitch system on this mower has been designed for front to back flotation when mowing on uneven terrain On the two wheel mower with fixed lower hitch pins and the four wheel mower with floating lower hitches in a mid position adjust the tractor s top link to place the upper hitch pin vertically above the lower hitch pins as shown below J J 11910 3 Point Assembly Figure 3 1 Leveling the Mower NOTE Tractor and mower should be on level ground 1 Set the lower hitches and upper floating hitch as shown in Figure 3 1 2 Start tractor and raise mower watching that tractor draw bar if not removed does not interfere with mower 3 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 4 Set park brake and turn off tractor Remove key from ignition 5 Adjust the tractor top link in or out to place the upper hitch pin vertically above the lower hitch pin as to allow mower flotation 6 Rotate blades parallel to direction of travel 7 Measure the clearance from the cutting edge to the ground at front and rear of the blade This measureme
11. alant 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 Maintaining air pressure within 5 PSI of maximum tire pressure reduces the risk of tires rolling off of rim 14 FD1548 amp FD1560 3 Spindle Grooming Mower 310 155M 7 18 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Service Mowing Blades IMPORTANT Replace blades with genuine Land Pride 1 Both blades should be sharpened at the same angle Baer ey as the original cutting edge and must be replaced or reground at the same time to maintain proper balance Sto rage in the mowing unit 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 NOTE Care should be taken in order not to remove any more material than necessary when sharpening blades 1 Clean as necessary 2 Check the blades for wear and replace if necessary 2 Both blades should weigh the same after sharpening see Service Mowing Blades this section on page 15 3 When replacing or sharpening the mower blades 3 Inspect the mower for loose damaged or worn parts examine bolts for excessive wear and replace if and adjust or replace as needed necessary 4 Lubricate as noted in the Lubrication portion of this Blade Replacement
12. anty 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 delivery to 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 PD15 PD25 and PD35 A Three Year Limited Warranty on Gearbox Components on RCR3596 RCR3510 and RCRM3510 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 customer s responsibility Gearboxes will either be replaced or rebuilt at Land Pride s discretion Corporate Office RO Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA
13. bstacles 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 When traveling over rough or hilly terrain shift tractor to a lower gear Ay caution WHEN TRAVELING ON PUBLIC ROADS 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 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 With a ten sion tester and deflect the belt 1 4 The force required to get this deflection should range from 7 to 10 Ibs 2 To adjust belt tension adjust eyebolt 1 as necessary 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 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 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 Belt Tension Figure 3 2
14. d 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 A Dismounting from a moving tractor 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 implement 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 or equipment damage 7 18 08 FD1548 amp FD1560 3 Spindle Grooming Mower 310 155M 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 go to your Land Pride dealer They were designed to help you safely operate your implement 5 Refer to this section for proper label placement 1 Read and follow label directions To install new labels 2 Keep all safety labels clean and legible a Clean the area the label is to be placed 3 Replace all damaged or missing labels b Peel backing from label Press firmly on surface 4 Some new equipment installed d
15. d tubes d Proper overlap is a minimum of one half the length of each tube with both tubes being of equal length allow mower flotation e Round off all sharp edges and remove burrs ee Installation Grease sliding profiles Slide the driveline end with the extended safety cone over the splined shaft of the gearbox and secure with attaching device A CAUTION 2 Slide the driveline over the tractor s splined PTO shaft Tractor PTO shield and all mower guards must be in place at and secure with locking device of driveline all times during operation 3 The driveline should now be moved back and forth to insure that it is secure on the PTO shaft of the tractor and mower gearbox 7 18 08 FD1548 amp FD1560 3 Spindle Grooming Mower 310 155M 9 Table of Contents Section 2 Operating Instructions Land Pride Section 2 Operating Instructions Before You Start In addition to Ep 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 be nning o operate your mower the following inspection should Prestart Checklist e Read and follow the Safety Rules carefully refer to Important Safety Information starting on page 1 e Read all of the Tractor Hook Up in the Section 1 Assembly and Setup on page 8 and all preparation instructions Read the
16. d under normal service and conditions for personal use and 6 months for municipalities golf courses sod farms and rental purposes This Warranty is limited to the replacement 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 judgment shall have been misused or damaged by accident or lack of normal maintenance or care or which has been repaired or altered in a way which adversely affects its performance or reliability or which has been used for a purpose for which the product is not designed Misuse also specifically includes failure to properly 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 reasonable control This Warr
17. e of Lubrication Multipurpose Grease Quantity Until grease starts to purge Bearing in Blade Spindle Hubs Type of Lubrication Multipurpose Grease Quantity Until grease starts to purge from the top bearing Top bearing has a purge gap which allows grease to purge from it 16 FD1548 amp FD1560 3 Spindle Grooming Mower 310 155M 7 18 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication DO NOT OVERFILL Gearbox 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 Type of Lubrication SAE 90 Oil Quantity Until oil reaches outside plug hole IMPORTANT Should your gearbox require repair take it to your Land Pride Dealer Check oil level in gearbox every 50 hours of operation 7 18 08 FD1548 amp FD1560 3 Spindle Grooming Mower 310 155M 17 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 6 Specifications amp Capacities Section 6 Specifications amp Capacities FD1548 amp FD1560 3 Spindle Grooming Mower FD1548 FD1560 eating wath a E Overall Width 59 71 Height 36 36 Weight 400 440 Blades 3 1 4 x 2 1 2 x 16 3 4 1 4 x 2 1 2 x 20 3 4 Heat Treated Heat Treated Alloy Steel Alloy Steel Blade Tip Speed 15 000 FPM 15 000 FPM 1 1 2 4 1 2 1 2 Increments Deck Material Thickness 10 Gauge Blade Overlap 1 1 4 1 1 2 Hitch Ca
18. h 3 spacer top hitch 4 5 8 x 5 long bolt 5 lock washer 6 and hex nut 7 Place the chute 14 over the square holes on the right hand side of the deck Insert the 5 16 carriage bolts 15 from the underneath side of the deck Secure with the 5 16 nuts 16 lock washers 17 and flat washers 18 15033 8 FD1548 amp FD1560 3 Spindle Grooming Mower 310 155M 7 18 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly and Setup Tractor Hookup 4 Attach the chain from the PTO shield to one of the Be certain that the tractor draw bar will not interfere upper hitch braces to ensure that the shield does not Move the draw bar ahead or remove if required Draw rotate bar should also be checked for clearance when the 5 Should the driveline require shortening unit is being raised for the first time a Hold the half shafts next to each other in the 2 Align the lower link arms of the tractor to the hitch shortest working position and mark them clevises on the mower Insert the lower hitch pins into the lower ball swivels and attach the lynch pins 3 Attach the tractor top link to the upper floating hitch on mower with the pin supplied Secure with the lock pin 4 Adjust the tractor top link in or out to place the upper hitch pin vertically above the lower hitch pins in to Shorten inner and outer guard tubes equally c Shorten inner and outer sliding profiles by the same length as the guar
19. is publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication and may not reflect me product in me future The illustrations in this manual are not intended for safe and proper assembly or disassembly of equipment The illustrations are intended for ordering 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 FD1548 amp FD1560 3 Spindle Grooming Mower 310 155M 7 18 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 AYRANGERimminently 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 functional purposes cannot be guarded Indicates a potentially hazardous 4A WARNING situation 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 Miieawstopotentially hazardous situation 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 Ride
20. line 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 IMPORTANT Do not tow a load that is more than double the weight of tractor A Sudden breaking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with brakes iko 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 completely 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 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 welding 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 from implement before operation k y Le
21. ne ROTATING BLADES KEEP AWAY To prevent serious injury or death from rotating blade contact e Never allow riders especially children on tractor e Do not operate with bystanders in mowing area Do not operate with deflectors quards removed 81 8 5 55C Do not place hands or feet under deck when operating Danger Rotating Blades or when engine is running 818 S55C 7 18 08 FD1548 amp FD1560 3 Spindle Grooming Mower 310 155M 5 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information THROWN OBJECT HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death from thrown object Operate only with all guards installed and in good condition 81 8 556C Stop operation if bystanders come within several hundred fest asso Danger Thrown Objects Operator s manual before using he tractor or mower Never y from moving parts set braki or 10 81 8 558C ismounting Warning General Safety and in good Jo not allow at follow locol codes Support s working beneath unit s annually i no lee ingles pida ayuda a alguien que lo lea para que le lraduzca las medidas de seguridad 818 558C 6 FD1548 amp FD1560 3 Spindle Grooming Mower 310 155M 7 18 08 Land Pride aligeye Ulelireye Table of Contents Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owner
22. nt 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 Cutting Height Adjustment A CAUTION Engage parking brake shut off tractor remove key and disengage PTO before making any height adjustment 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 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 spacers on top of spindle tube allows for approximately 1 cutting height Adjustments range from 1 to a maximum of 4 in 1 2 increments Refer to Leveling the Mower beginning on this page NOTE If equipped with only rear gauge wheels the mower must be leveled front to rear each time this adjustment is made 7 18 08 FD1548 amp FD1560 3 Spindle Grooming Mower 310 155M 11 Table of Contents Section 3 Adjustments Land Pride 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 o
23. rs obstruct the operator s view they could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine A Never allow children to operate equipment For Your Protection A Thoroughly read 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 7 18 08 FD1548 amp FD1560 3 Spindle Grooming Mower 310 155M 1 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information Use Safety Transport A Use anal kebet Lights and Devices Machinery Safely rena A A A Slow moving tractors self propelled 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 whenever driving on public roads Use lights and devices provided with implement slower speed _ Sr eC aN VP Sals K Q _ _ _ m _ m ZININN ZININN Q 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 a guide
24. s 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 FD15 Grooming Mower have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts Therefore should your Rotary Cutter 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 troubleshooting 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 authorized 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 unless otherwise stated Definitions IMPORTANT A special point of information related to its preceding topic The author s intention is that this information should be read and noted before continuing NOTE A special poin
25. section starting on page 15 IMPORTANT ALWAYS install blade with cutting edge 5 Store unit inside if possible for longer life facing direction of rotor shaft rotation Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent Remove the cap screw and the blade washer from the rust Ask your dealer for Aerosol Land Pride Beige touch blade to be replaced Remove the blade up paint 821 011C 2 Install the blade washer into the center hole on the blade 3 Replace cap screw and lock washer and tighten bolts to proper torque See Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes on page 19 Lubrication lt Multipurpose Multipurpose Multipurpose Intervals at which Legend a spray lube H maS grease lube oil lube lubrication is required TH 8 PTO U Joint Coat PTO u joint with grease every 8 hours of operation Type of Lubrication Multipurpose Quantity Coat Generously PTO Shaft Disconnect PTO shaft from the tractor and slide apart Clean and coat the inner tube of the PTO shaft with a light film of grease and then reassemble Type of Lubrication Multipurpose Quantity Light Film 7 18 08 FD1548 amp FD1560 3 Spindle Grooming Mower 310 155M 15 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Wheel Bushing Until grease starts to purge Type of Lubrication Multipurpose grease Quantity Until grease starts to purge 9 Seasonally Wheel Support Bushings Typ
26. ssary to sharpen blade 2 Balance each blade after sharpening Blade Replacement IMPORTANT el install blade with cutting edge facing direction of blade spindle rotation 1 Remove cap screw and blade washer from blade to be replaced Remove blade 2 Install blade washer into center hole on blade 3 Replace cap screw Tighten bolts to proper torque see the Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes section on page 19 oe Replace blades with Land Pride blades only FD1548 V BELT INSTALLATION Refer to Figure 5 1 1 Remove right hand left hand and center belt covers Using 3 4 socket wrench pivot over center latch Rotate idler pulley toward rear of mower 2 3 With tension relieved from belt remove old belt from pulleys 4 Install new belt referring to the figure below or refer to the decal on top of mower deck Be sure belt is positioned in all the pulley grooves Reinstall over center latch using socket wrench Recheck spring tension 5 Reinstall all belt covers and secure in place with hardware A CAUTION J To Avoid Injury or Machine Damage Be Aware drive belt under spring tension When servicing machine use proper CUTTING EDGE fools and equipment E AS VIEWED FROW TOP Refer to Operator s V BELT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 1 Pstuetors FD1548 V Belt Installation Figure 5 1 FD1560 V BELT INSTALLATION Refer to Figure 5 2 1
27. t 1 Floating Clevis Cat 1 Floating Clevis Gauge Wheels Castered 2 3 4 x 8 1 4 Solid Tire Caster Wheel Spindle 1 Diameter With Greasable Bushing Drive Train 540 RPM PTO Gearbox 1 2 83 Ratio Beveled Gears Cast Iron Housing Spring loaded Single V Belt 18 FD1548 amp FD1560 3 Spindle Grooming Mower 310 155M 7 18 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 7 Appendix Section 7 Appendix Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes Bolt Head Identification Bolt Head Identification mse C EY GD ge Inches Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Metric Class 5 8 Class 8 8 Class 10 9 in tpi Nem fH Nem ftlb Nem ftb mm x pitch Nem ftl Nem ftb Nem ftlb 1 4 20 74 56 11 8 1612 M5X0 8 4 3 6 5 9 7 1 4 28 8 5 6 13 10 18 14 Mex1 7 5 11 8 5 n 5 16 18 24 17 3 25 M8x125 17 12 2 19 36 2 sie 24 17 13 26 19 37 2z Mext 18 13 83 a 39 29 ge 16 27 20 42 a 5944 mMioxi15 33 24 52 39 72 53 3 8 24 31 22 67 49 M10Xx0 75 39 29 61 45 85 62 716 14 43 32 95 70 M12X1 75 58 42 125 93 7 16 20 49 36 105 78 M12X15 60 44 130 97 1 2 13 66 49 145 105 mi2x1 99 66 105 77 145 105 1 2 20 75 55 165 120 mi4x2 92 68 145 105 200 150 g16 12 95 70 210 155 Mi4x15 9 73 215 160 gi6 18 105 79 165 120 235 170 Mi6X2 145 105 315 230 5 8 11 130 97 205 150 285 210 Mi6X15 15
28. t 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 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 15031 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 correspondence also Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new machine 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 manager make sure he is aware of any problems you may have and that he has had the opportunity to assist you 2 If you are still not satisfied seek out the owner or general 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 Ks
29. t 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 DONOT 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 itis 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 itis 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 When traveling over rough or hilly terrain shift tr
30. uring repair require safety being careful not to cause air bubbles under label labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by the manufacturer When ordering new components make ACAUTION To avoid Injury or Machine Damage Operate only wit saan 3 0 rpm PTQ Caution 540 RPM 818 1300 Rev B on driv 818 142C Danger PTO Driveline f 818 230C Red Reflector 4 FD1548 amp FD1560 3 Spindle Grooming Mower 310 155M 7 18 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information A CAUTION ROTATION ROTATION To Avoid Injury or Machine Damage Be Aware drive belt under spring tension be e When servicing machine use proper 81 8 250C CUTTING EDGE tools and equipment ZAS VIEWED FROM TOP Reter to Oprca s Caution V Belt Installation FD1560 V BELT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS A108 Rr E 818 293C Caution V Belt Installation FD1548 Pea A DANGER GUARD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE A DANGER Ed D0 WOT OE 818 540C ADANGER Danger Guard Missing EEE ADANGER s s d gt USO ROTATING DRIVELINE CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP AWAY DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT All driveline guards tractor and equipment shields in place Drivelines securely attached at both 81 8 552C ends e Driveline guards that turn freely on Driveline a seo Danger Rotating Driveli
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