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Land Pride AFM4211 User's Manual

1. co a o br D 10 11 3 4 I 11 2 1 4 11 14 08 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 35 Table of Contents Section 7 Features and Benefits AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mowers Features C ienefits S Counter blade rotation Spreads grass clippings more evenly Wing decks throw grass away from the rear on left hand deck deck Rear deck doesn t get covered up nor does it get bogged down by cut grass Narrow 5 6 transport width Not much wider than most tractors makes for safer transport Meets most city at lowest cutting height county codes for transport width 6 Deck overlap Eliminates skipping when going into a tight turn 11 1 Cutting width three 48 decks Sized right for golf courses cities schools Small decks give excellent flexibility Sleek frame design including single Design allows operator to make tighter turns without leaving windrows and skips beam hitch and compact d
2. 31 Wheel Bushings Gauge Wheels 31 Wheel Bushings Transport Hubs 31 Blade Spindle Bearings Center Deck 31 4 Way Gearbox anaana aaa 32 Mower Deck Gearbox 32 Blade Spindle Bearings Wing Decks 32 Tool Bar To Floating Link Pivot Pin 32 Transport Locks 000000055 33 Wing Deck Pivot Bushings 33 Rear Deck Pivot Half Clamps 33 Wing Flex Pivot Lugs 00 33 Section 6 Specifications amp Capacities 34 Section 7 Features and Benefits 36 Section 8 Troubleshooting 37 Section 9 Appendix 39 Torque Values Chart 0000 000 ee 39 Tire Inflation Chart 00 00 eee 39 NOIESSEG 40 Warranty erre Meee ee ee Oe ee Pe ee Pee Oe eee 41 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 Land Pride is a registered trademark All other brands and produc
3. 818 337C Warning Max Trans Speed ACAUTION To avoid Injury or Machine Damage Operate only with 940 rpm PIO 818 130C Caution 540 RPM A CAUTION To Avoid Injury or Machine Damage Transport lock s must be engaged e During transpor f When maintenance is being performed 818 351C Caution Lock For Transport CAUTION To Avoid Injury or Machine Damage e Transport locks pins must be disengaged before unfolding unit 818 3530 Rev A 818 353C Caution Unlock To Unfold 6 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 11 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information ROTATING DRIVELINE CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP AWAY DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT All driveline guards tractor and equipment shields in place 81 8 552C Drivelines securely attached at both ends Driveline guards that turn freely on Driveline 818 5526 Danger Entanglement A DANGER A THROWN OBJECT HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death from thrown object Operate only with all guards installed and in good condition Stop operation if bystanders come within several hundred feet 818 5560 818 556C Danger Thrown Object Hazard Location 3 Places On Back of All Three Decks A WARNING PINCH POINT OR CRUSHING HAZARD To prevent serious injury or dea
4. Blade Rotation Figure 5 2 Blade Removal Figure 5 3 24 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 11 14 08 Land Pride Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Blade Sharpening A CAUTION ALWAYS wear eye protection and gloves when sharpening a blade NOTE Care should be taken in order not to remove any more material than necessary to sharpen blade 1 Ifthe blade cutting edge is dull or nicked it should be replaced or sharpened 2 Clean blade blade washer and mounting surface of all debris before replacing or sharpening Refer to Figure 5 4 3 Grind cutting edge at the same bevel as the original See Figure 5 4 Sharpen only the top of the cutting edge to maintain sharpness Blade Sharpening Figure 5 4 Refer to Figure 5 5 4 Check blade balance by positioning the blade horizontally on a nail or shaft through the center hole If either end of the blade rotates downward grind remove metal on that end until the blade will balance The blade is properly balanced when neither end drops Balance of a blade is generally maintained by removing an equal amount of material from each end of the blade when sharpening HORIZONTAL NAIL OR SHAFT 19046 Blade Balancing Figure 5 5 Blade Options e Low Lift Blades For use in sandy soils e Mulching Blades For leaf mulching Table of Contents V Belt Installation A CAUTION Belt drive system under spring tension
5. 11 14 08 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 41 Corporate Office PO Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com
6. 1 Raise the 3 mower decks to the transport position by retracting all 3 cylinders completely 2 As the mower decks are raising the transport locks 3 each will automatically lock in place when operating properly Spring Loaded Transport Locks Pull Ropes Figure 2 2 16 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 11 14 08 Land Pride Section 2 Operating Instructions 3 Refer to Operating Instructions step 5 on page 18 for instructions on lowering the decks Constant Velocity Driveline Angle Refer to Figure 2 3 The main driveline is equipped with a constant velocity CV joint that allows the unit to run at angles up to 80 degrees with no vibration Constant Velocity Driveline Angle Figure 2 3 IMPORTANT Do not make turns that will subject the CV joint to angles greater than 80 Angles greater than 80 will damage the driveline The constant velocity joint must be greased every 8 hours of operation Refer to Page 30 Driveline Constant Velocity Shaft Pre Operation Instructions Proper servicing and adjustments are 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 A CAUTION Before unfolding the mower make sure the transport locks are unlatched Unlatch locks by pulling the rope e Grease driveline shaft an
7. 11 2 12 1330 980 2970 2190 4820 3560 pitch Torque tolerance 0 15 of torquing values Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above Additional Torque Values Blade Bolt 1 2 20 UNF Gr 8 Do not exceed 55 ft lbs Tire Inflation Chart 11 14 08 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 39 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 9 Appendix Notes 40 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 11 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 9 Appendix Warranty Land Pride warrants to the original purchaser that this Land Pride product will be free from defects in material and workmanship beginning on the date of purchase by the end user according to the following schedule when used as intended and under normal service and conditions for personal use Overall Unit and Drivelines One year Parts and Labor Gearbox 5 years Parts amp Labor Cylinders 1 year parts and labor Hoses and seals considered wear items Belts blades friction discs in slip clutch and tires are considered wear items 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 whi
8. 28 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 11 14 08 Land Pride Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication 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 It may be necessary to scrape off compacted dirt from the bottom of the deck then use a garden hose to thoroughly clean the surface Check the blades for wear and replace or sharpen if necessary refer to Blade Sharpening this section on page 25 Inspect the mower for loose damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace if needed Lubricate as noted in the Lubrication portion of this section starting on page 30 Release spring tension from drive belt refer to page 21 Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust Aerosol touch up paint is available from your Land Pride dealer Order Land Pride part 821 011C for Buckskin or 821 002C for Black Store mower in a clean dry place Table of Contents Tires With 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 See tire sidewall for optimum tire pressure 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 11 14 08 AFM4211 All Flex Mo
9. Depending on blade rotation bolts attaching mower blades to their respective spindles may be either left hand or right hand Prevent spindle and or bolt damage by knowing which hand the threads are before removing and or tightening any blade mounting bolts Refer to Figure 5 2 1 Verify blade rotation and bolt thread type right hand or left hand before loosening center blade bolts and removing blades to be sharpened or replaced NOTE Blade bolt on the left hand deck is right hand threads Blade bolts on the right hand and center decks are left hand threads Refer to Figure 5 3 2 Remove blades by grasping the blade end 1 witha rag or thick padded glove while loosening the blade mounting bolt 4 3 Remove blade bolt 4 and Washer 5 from blade being replaced IMPORTANT Replace blades with Land Pride blades only IMPORTANT Always install blades with cutting edge facing direction of blade spindle rotation and with wing tips pointing up towards bottom of deck 4 Reinstall blade 1 blade washer 5 and bolt 4 Care should be taken when installing the blade bolt to not get it cross threaded and to know if the bolt is right hand or left hand Do not exceed 55 ft lbs of torque on bolt BLADE ROTATION cw io BLADE BOLT RH THREADS Land Pride TRACTOR END sS V LADE ROTATION cew gt BLADE BOLT LH THREADS i w DE ROTATION CCW E BOLT LH THREADS
10. Page 23 Make a thorough examination of the driveline Also check the connection to the gearboxes and tractor PTO Make sure all guards and shields are in place 11 14 08 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 17 Table of Contents Section 2 Operating Instructions Operating Instructions A DANGER Never carry a person on the mower A rider can fall and be ran over by the mower or tractor causing serious injury or death A DANGER Stop operation if bystanders come within several hundred feet A DANGER Do not cut on steep inclines The tractor and mower could flip over causing damage to the equipment bodily injury or death A DANGER Operate mower with all guards installed amp in good condition Gearbox and driveline shields must be secured in place when operating mower to avoid injury or death from entanglement in rotating drivelines Keep away from moving parts Ay warnine The following operating procedures must be carefully read and fully understood You are the tractor operator and are therefore responsible for the safe operation of this unit All other persons must be cleared of the area Cutter operation must be stopped when in the vicinity of other persons A CAUTION Always disengage tractor PTO before raising the Grooming Mower decks to transport position to avoid damaging the power train injury from thrown objects or blade contact A CAUTION When mowing in sandy soil areas
11. DM zl roe ea Nie e Cre tre MO et er ee 7 ae ere s 12742 Figure 3 1 Linch Pin Linch Pin Insert From the Front y2 Gauge Wheel Spacers Insert From the Front P 5 Spindle Tube 12717 Z aa i26 Approximately 3 4 Approximately 5 1 4 Minimum Cutting Height Set up Maximum Cutting Height Set up No Spacers Located Below Wheel Spindle Tube All Spacers Located Below Wheel Spindle Tube Figure 3 2 20 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 11 14 08 Land Pride Section 3 Adjustments IMPORTANT Linch pins should always be inserted into the gauge wheel spindle pin holes from the front so that the locking clasp is flipped shut over the spindle towards the back Attaching the pin in this manner will prevent vegetation from catching on the clasp and flipping it open while traveling forward 5 After making height adjustments always replace linch pins by inserting them into the gauge wheel spindle pin holes from the front to keep from loosing the pins and gauge wheels 6 Lower the mower to the field position making sure all fold cylinders are fully extended Refer to Figure 3 3 7 Adjust front of center deck height to match height at rear of center deck a Attach jack stand to jack mount located in front of the center gearbox channel Make sure stand is secured with attachment pin b Screw jack out to lift front of mower deck and in to lower deck front c Place same number and thickness of c spacers b
12. NOT BODY PARTS to check for suspected leaks A Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems A If an accident occurs see a doctor immediately Any fluid injected into the skin must be treated within a few hours or gangrene may result Keep Riders Off Machinery A Riders obstruct the operator s view they could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine A Never allow children to operate equipment 11 14 08 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 3 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information Safety Labels specified by Land Pride When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the Your mower comes equipped with all safety labels in request place They were designed to help you safely operate 4 Refer to this section for proper label placement your implement Read and follow their directions To install new labels I Keep all safety labels clean and legible a Clean the area the label is to be placed 2 Replace all damaged or missing labels To order new b Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to labels go to your nearest Land Pride dealer or visit our be placed dealer locator at landpride com 3 Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as c Peel backing from label Press firmly onto the surface d Squeeze out air bubble
13. 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 20 mph when weight is less than or equal to the weight of tractor 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 iLe 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 performing maintenance A Allow implement to cool completely A Do not grease or oil implement while it is in operation 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 parts from implement before operation Se 2 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 11 14 08 Land Pride Important Safety Information Table of Contents These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual Prepare for Emergencies A Be prepared if a
14. 90W oil until oil flows from level plug hole Reinstall plugs and retighten Take your gearbox to a Land Pride dealer if it requires service Type of Lubrication Gear Lube EP 80 90W Quantity Fill until oil reaches bottom of oil level plug hole Blade Spindle Bearings Wing Decks Tool Bar To Floating Link Pivot Pin Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required 32 AFM4271 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 11 14 08 Land Pride Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Table of Contents en lt i Transport Locks Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required DN Wing Deck Pivot Bushings Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required D Rear Deck Pivot Half Clamps Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required Wing Flex Pivot Lugs Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required 11 14 08 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 3 o Table of Contents Section 6 Specifications amp Capacities AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mowers Specification Capacity Discharge Type Rear Overall Width 11 3 1 2 Transport Width 5 6 At Mid Cutting Height 10 11 Transport Position Machine Weight 2 040 Ibs Hitch Pull Type With Adjustable Clevis and Safety Tow Chain Gearbox Support 3 8 Steel Channel 540 RPM 1 Splitter Gearbox and 3 Wing Gearboxes Main Driveline 1 Category Ill Constant
15. Hydraulic Hook up Figure 1 4 Pull Ropes Figure 1 5 Leave Slow Moving Vehicle Sign angled This sign should face traffic when deck is folded up for transporting Center Deck Rear Gauge Wheels Figure 1 6 14 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 11 14 08 Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Set up 3 Raise center deck up just enough to insert gauge wheel spindles into the carrier frame spindle support tubes as shown in Figure 1 6 4 Secure gauge wheels with linch pins 7 supplied attached to the support loop with plastic ties Insert linch pins from the front and flip clasp shut over the spindles towards the back Attaching linch pin in this manner will prevent vegetation from catching on the clasp and flipping it open while traveling forward Center Deck Rear Gauge Wheels Figure 1 7 Refer to Figure 1 7 5 Lower all mower decks fully down Decks should be supported by the gauge wheels with gauge wheels on the ground 6 Remove bolts 5 from the remaining gauge wheel spindles and replace with remaining linch pins 7 Insert linch pins from the front and flip clasp shut over the spindles towards the back Table of Contents Bleeding Hydraulics Refer to Figure 1 8 A DANGER Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate skin Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather than hands when searching for hydraulic l
16. Use a tractor with more horsepower Blades lift too high Change to lower lift blades if they will cut the grass satisfactorily 38 AFM4271 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 11 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 9 Appendix Torque Values Chart Bolt Head Identification Bolt Head Identification Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Class Class gt 1 4 20 4 3 6 5 9 7 1 4 28 8 5 7 5 11 8 15 11 5 16 18 15 17 12 26 19 36 27 sne 2a hi7 3 8 16 33 24 52 39 72 53 3 8 24 39 29 61 45 85 62 7 16 14 M12 X 1 75 58 42 91 67 125 93 76 20 mxs feo faa fos Iro fao or 1 2 13 90 66 105 77 145 105 1 2 20 92 68 145 105 200 150 9 16 12 99 73 155 115 1215 160 9 16 18 __ 105 5 8 11 155 115 240 180 335 245 5 8 18 195 145 310 230 405 300 3 4 10 220 165 350 260 485 355 3 4 16 260 7 8 9 5 s10 230 650 480 900 665 7 8 14 480 355 zeo 560 1 8 525 s90 s30 610 1150 845 E M30x3 5 960 705 1510 1120 2100 1550 1 1 8 7 1060 785 1680 1240 2320 1710 1 1 8 12 1730 1270 2650 1950 3660 2700 1880 8 8 Class 8 8 1 1 4 7 1380 2960 2190 4100 3220 11 4 12 750 1 in tpi nominal thread diameter in inches threads per in 13 8 6 1470 3230 2 N m newton meters 1 3 8 12 1670 3680 3 ft lb foot pounds 1 1 2 6 1950 4290 4mm x pitch nominal thread diameter in millimeters x thread
17. speed amp tractor engine RPM of tractor too low Ground speed too fast Shift transmission to a lower gear A CAUTION Do not try to clean discharge opening when mower is running Bodily harm may occur Plugged grooming mower Unplug and clean mower deck Remove belt guard shields and clean sheaves Low belt spring tension Retighten spring take up bolt Belt slipping Worn belt Replace belt Patches of uncut grass Ground speed too fast RPM of tractor too low Mow at full throttle 540 PTO rom Check PTO speed amp tractor engine Shift transmission to a lower gear Blade damaged or dull Sharpen amp balance or replace blade Blade rotation wrong Install correct rotation blade 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 tractor s rated PTO RPM 540 PTO RPM Ground speed too fast Debris wrapped around mower spindles or blades Tractor PTO horsepower rating too low Shift to a lower gear Clean mower Raise cutting height of the mower and cut the grass twice Shift to a lower gear
18. tractor s hydraulics the tractor s park brake is engaged and the tractor s PTO drive is disengaged Starting the tractor and set the engine throttle speed at a low idle Engage the tractor s PTO drive If everything is running smoothly slowly increase the engine rpm until the tractor s engine reaches full PTO operating speed of 540 rpm If everything is still running as it should then return the engine to low idle and disengage power to the PTO Under no circumstances should you ever raise the cutting decks into transport position with the PTO drive engaged Personal injury and machine damage could result You should now be ready to move to your cutting site to begin mowing On roadway transport in such a manner that faster moving vehicles can easily see you and pass you safely Reduce your speed when traveling over rough and hilly terrain Avoid quick or sharp steering corrections Take extra care to insure that the mower doesn t come into contact with obstacles such as trees buildings or fences Use accessory lights and appropriate reflective devices to provide adequate warning to pedestrians and other vehicle operators when traveling on public roads and in the dark of night Comply with all local state and federal laws It is important that you inspect the area where you will be cutting and clear it of safety hazards and foreign objects either before or after you arrive at the cutting site Never assume the area is clear C
19. 02 5060 E Mail Ipservicedept landpride com 11 14 08 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 11 Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly and Set up Tractor Requirements Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted below Tractors outside the horsepower range must not be used Horsepower Rating 30 65 HP Rear PTO Shaft Type 1 3 8 6 Spline Rear PTO Speed 055 540 RPM ICH Type revit Se Sa Se Bd Soke ed Draw Bar Hydraulic Outlets One Duplex Outlet Tractor Weight See Important Note Below IMPORTANT Ballast may need to be added to your tractor to maintain steering control Refer to your tractors operator manual to determine if additional ballast is needed This mower has a positive transport tongue weight of approximately 500 Ibs Hardware Torque Information When tightening hardware refer to Torque Values Chart on page 39 to determine standard torque values Refer to Additional Torque Values at the bottom of the chart for exceptions to the standard torque values PTO To Drawbar Set Up A CAUTION Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result This mower is designed to be used with a tractor using a rear 540 rpm PTO drive Refer to Figure 1 1 Distances between center of drawbar hitch pin hole to end of tractor PTO shaft A dimension and from top of drawbar hitch to center of PTO shaft B dimension must be m
20. 315 507M 11 14 08 Land Pride Section 2 Operating Instructions General Operating Instructions By now you should have familiarized yourself with the Operator s Manual completed the Operator s Checklist set up the unit properly and attached your Land Pride All Flex mower to your tractor With the tractor s park brake engaged and the PTO disengaged start the tractor Using the tractor s hydraulic control levers retract the hydraulic deck lift cylinders all the way in and pull the ropes leading to your transport locks to release them With the same control levers slowly lower your mowing decks from transport position to working position on the ground Having lowered the decks shut the tractor off check to make sure the park brake is set and remove the switch key Dismount from the tractor and preset your mower to the desired cutting height It s now time to do a running operational safety check It is extremely important that if at any time during this safety check you detect a malfunction in either the mower or tractor that you immediately shut the tractor off remove the key and set the park brake Make necessary repairs and or adjustments before continuing on Make sure before starting the tractor that the mower is properly attached to the draw bar with both wings down resting on the ground Also make sure the driveline is securely coupled to the tractor s PTO shaft the hydraulic hoses are properly attached to the
21. Guard i GUARD MISSING When this is visible DO NOT OPERATE ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD can cause Serious Injury or Death Si no entiende ingles se prefiere que busque a alquien que interprete las instrucciones para usted 818 543C Danger Guard Missing Location 6 Places Beneath Both Guards on All Three Decks AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M PHDC 6 8 11 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information r Vd PX Gi A d P JANU 2 ROTATING DRIVELINE AZARD Shield Missing Do Not Operate a 0818 187C Danger Shield Missing 818 229C Amber Reflector Right Hand Shown Left Hand Opposite 818 230C Red Reflector Right Hand Shown Left Hand Opposite 818 230C Red Reflector Center Deck 11 14 08 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 9 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information ROTATING DRIVELINE CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP AWAY z DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT 818 552C e All driveline guards tractor and Danger Entanglement equipment shields in place Dr
22. PORTANT e Make sure transport locks are unlatched before unfolding mower Pull on rope to unlatch locks e When unfolding the mower fully extend cylinders to utilize maximum flexibility Damage to the mower may occur if the cylinders are not fully extended 10 11 Refer to Figure 2 2 on page 16 Unfold mower decks to ground as follows a Retracting the hydraulic cylinders to remove weight from the transport locks b Pull transport lock rope toward the tractor to disengage locks c Hold locks in this position until all 3 mower decks have unfolded enough to allow the lock lugs to become fully disengaged d Extend all 3 cylinders to their maximum stroke for maximum field float of mower decks Set the tractor throttle at idle Engage the PTO to start blades rotating Begin mowing at a slow forward speed and shift up until desired speed is achieved maintaining 540 PTO rpm Mower blades will cut better at 540 PTO blade speed than at reduced throttle After mowing the first 50 feet stop and check to see that the mower is adjusted properly Grass is best cut when it is dry Mowing wet grass can cause plugging resulting in grass clumps behind the mower Grass should be mowed frequently as shorter clippings deteriorate faster Mow areas with extremely tall grass twice Raise mower high for the first cutting and then set mower at finished cutting height for the second cutting 18 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers
23. Table of Contents All Flex Mowers AFM4211 x Pres J 19628 315 507M Operator s Manual Operator s manual entirely When his symbol the subsequent or o wn ns and warnings are serious follow xception Your life and the lives of pend on it Ke 5 oO o o Es Copyright 2008 Printed 11 14 08 supplied Table of Contents Important Safety Information 1 Safety at All Times andanan De op a pee i 1 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol 1 Safety Labels anunua aaea 4 Introduction 2 00 eee eee 11 APPIICAON aot aia ada said dada EEEE 11 Using This Manual 000 0 ee eee 11 Terminology 22002 eee eee eee 11 DeTINIMONS 4 0 ate atl Mad Dal ei ddl 11 Owner Assistance 00000 eee ee eee 11 Serial Number Plate 11 Further Assistance 000 00s 11 Section 1 Assembly and Set up 12 Tractor Requirements 05 12 Hardware Torque Information 12 PTO To Drawbar Set Up 2 4 12 Tractor Hook up 2 0 000000 eee 12 Main Driveline Installation 13 Hydraulic Hook up 2 ee 14 Pull Rope Hook up 000 eee ee eee 14 Gauge Wheel Assembly 14 Bleeding Hydraulics 0 15 Section 2 Operating Instructions 16 Introduction 200 000 c eee ee
24. Velocity With or Without Slip Clutch Category II With or Without Slip Clutch Cutting Height 1 to 5 1 2 in 1 2 increments Deck Overlap 6 Anti Scalp Roller Front Center and Rear Outside Deck Corners Drive Belt Tensioning Spring Loaded Idler Blades Size and Type 1 4 x 2 1 2 x 16 7 8 Medium Lift Standard 3 Each Per Deck Optional Blades Low Lift High Lift amp Mulching Blade Overlap 1 3 16 Blade Spindle Speed 3 628 RPM Deck Tires 10 Each Air 13 x 5 Sealant With Tapered Roller Bearings 1 1 4 With Nylon Bushings Transport Tires 2 Each 18 x 9 5 Sealant With Tapered Roller Bearings Automatic Transport Locks With Pull Rope Release Wing Flex 23 Degrees Left To Right 22 Degrees Front To Back Center Deck Flex 13 Degrees Front To Back Hydraulic Outlets 1 Set Required Gauge Wheel Arms 1 4 Wall Square Tubing Zero Turning Radius Mowing Capacity 2 MPH 2 68 Acres Per Hour 4 MPH 5 37 Acres Per Hour 6 MPH 8 10 Acres Per Hour 34 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 11 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 6 Specifications amp Capacities 11 3 3 4 m 4 5 1 2 I W 5 1 72
25. Warning Negative Tongue Weight RAISED WING H To KEER AWA Do not nae without anen locks securely engaged 81 8 561 C Do nof walk or work underneath raised wing unless it is sourel locked lua Danger Raised Wing f 7 MAIE a gt wiv s iY Yj MPORK ANII ZAMPORTANT Vd CENTER DECK To avoid nonclutch drive ei system component aamage e When installing drivelines E be sure u joints for the RH amp LH wing decks are positioned as shown to avoid u joint damage when folding ake TT lil e When servicing _ tt machine use proper INPUT FROM TRA tools and equipment DRIVELINE U JOINT e Refer to Owner s TIMING INSTRUCTIONS Manual for instructions 818 565C Important U Joint Timing Instructions Neowie reel iNiae An OPERATOR S MANUAL was attached fo this implement during final inspection at the factory lf it was not attached at the time of purchase please contact your selling dealer at once 1 Read and understand Manual BEFORE operating the implement 2 Pay attention to the safety messages 818 560C Notice Manual Info 218 3560C 11 14 08 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 5 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information A WARNING EXCESSIVE transport speed Loss control and or machine damage can result 818 3370 Rev A
26. ailure 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 Belt Tension Figure 3 4 IMPORTANT Belt tension should be checked on new belts after approximately 20 hours of operation 11 14 08 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 21 Table of Contents Section 4 Accessories Ball Swivel Hitch Refer to Figure 4 1 The ball swivel hitch clamps firmly to your tractor s drawbar With this accessory the center deck can pivot about the drawbar in all directions reducing twisting torque and allowing the deck to mow a more evenly height Hillsides and uneven terrain are ideal for its use See you local Land Pride Dealer for the ball swivel hitch accessory TRACTOR DRAWBAR lt Ball Swivel Hitch Figure 4 1 Cutting Blades There are four blade choices to select from based upon soil condition density of grass and tractor horsepower The appearance of the finish cut may vary between low lift and high lift blades See your Land Pride dealer for blade availability Low Lift Blades Land Pride s low lift blades are designed for mowing over sandy soil terrain where high suction lift is not crucial Sand sucked into the blades accelerates blade wear more than normal Low lift blades are recommended because they p
27. aintained IMPORTANT PTO damage may occur if distances A and B are not properly maintained Tractor Hook up A DANGER Crushing Hazard between tractor and implement Do not allow anyone to stand between the tractor and implement while backing up to an implement Never operate the hydraulic 3 point lift controls while someone is directly behind the tractor Refer to Refer to Figure 1 2 1 Make certain jack stand is properly attached to the mower hitch and secured with attachment pin 2 Back tractor within close proximity of clevis 3 Raise or lower jack stand to align clevis with tractor drawbar Drawbar should fit between lower and upper plates of clevis 4 Back tractor up to mower hitch until holes in drawbar and clevis are aligned 5 Attach mower with a 3 4 hitch pin and secure with lock pin Always use a hitch pin that contains a safety locking device to prevent it from falling out 6 Retract jack stand until weight of mower is fully removed from the jack Remove jack and store on storage tube located on divider gearbox shield 7 Attach safety chain on the frame tongue to the tractor Adjust chain length to remove all slack except what is necessary to permit turning of mower Lock chain hook securely onto the chain PTO to Drawbar Distances Figure 1 1 Figure 1 2 12 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 11 14 08 Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Set up Main Driveline Installa
28. ch 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 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
29. d all other grease fittings e Check oil level in gearboxes Refer to the Lubrication portion of the Maintenance and Lubrication section starting on page 30 e Check all plugs and caps in gearboxes to make certain that they have been replaced and tightened properly e Check mower blades for damage and sharpness See Blade Inspection on page 23 e Be sure blades are installed properly on each deck with the cutting edge leading in rotation See Blade Removal And Installation on page 24 Table of Contents e Be sure all mower blades bolts are tight Know which center blade bolts are left hand threaded and which are right hand threaded when checking for tightness See Blade Removal And Installation on page 24 e Be sure all bolts and nuts are tight e Be certain all guards and shields are in place and secure e Clear the area to be mowed of objects and debris that might be picked up and thrown by the mower blades e Operate with 540 rpm PTO tractor e Refer to your tractor s operator manual for engaging and disengaging the PTO e In case of emergency learn to stop tractor and mower quickly e Complete Operating Check List below before continuing DE toeone periodically for loose bolts amp pins Make sure the hitch safety chain is Page 12 securely attached to the mower hitch and the tractor Inspect the blades Make note of the wear to the blades and the sharpness of the blades
30. dec positioned as s u joint damage e When servicing machine use p tools and equip e Refer to Owner Manual for inst U Joint Timing Figure 2 1 ltd IMPORTANT ch drive nt damage drivelines s for the RH lt s are hown to avoid when folding oper ment s tructions Transporting Ay warnine Do not transport mower faster than 20 mph When traveling on roadways transport in such a manner that vehicles moving at a faster rate of speed may pass you safely Ay CAUTION Care should be taken when encountering oncoming traffic and roadside obstructions if the mower is wider than your tractor A CAUTION Always disengage tractor PTO before raising the Grooming Mower to transport position to avoid damaging the mower injury from thrown objects or blade contact A 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 e 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 e 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 e When traveling over rough or hilly terrain shift tractor to a lower gear Refer to Figure 2 2
31. eaks If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin it must be treated by a doctor within a few hours or gangrene may result Hydraulic hoses and cylinders are supplied fully charged with oil from the factory and should not require bleeding If any of the decks raise or lower in a jerking motion then bleed the hydraulics as follows 1 With mower decks lowered onto the ground remove connecting pins 1 from rod end of the 2 wing cylinders 2 and center deck cylinder 3 2 Support cylinders vertically with rod end up 3 Cycle hydraulic system to extend both wing cylinders and center deck cylinder Retract cylinders and repeat this process 2 times 4 On each cylinder crack rod end cylinder fitting 4 and apply hydraulic pressure until air free oil leaks from fitting and then retighten fitting 5 Support cylinders in a vertical position with base end of cylinder up and repeat bleeding process on the base end fitting 5 6 Re pin all clevises Secure pins with cotter pins 6 by bending one or more legs of the cotter pin 7 Slowly cycle all decks to transport position checking to make sure the hydraulic hoses are not pinched in the process Transport Fold Hydraulic Plumbing Figure 1 8 11 14 08 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 15 Table of Contents Section 2 Operating Instructions Introduction Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and prope
32. eck overlap AFM virtually becomes a zero turn mower Oversized tires may not allow this Automatic transport wing locks When wings are raised in the full transport position the wings lock in place No need to get off the tractor to lock Pull rope from tractor seat to un lock 18 Transport tires Transport tires offer smooth roading and less grass compaction Allows grass to with tapered roller bearings stand up Tapered roller bearings offer longevity Removable transportation tire spindles Allows a spindle to be replaced by simply removing two bolts Back wheels on side decks even with Allows tighter turns without skips transportation tires Rigid rear side deck tires Rigid wheel yokes holds hills and slopes better Safer unit than the competition 13 Deck tires with sealant 13 Tires offer great flotation less lbs per square inch Sealant minimizes flats 1 4 Gauge wheel arms Gives the cutter gauge wheel arms a great deal of hidden strength Low pivot points on deck The lower the pivot points are to the ground the more side to side swing allowing for excellent flotation from each deck Deflectors built into mower decks Safety features meet ANSI standards Many competitors use chains for protection Once chains are removed the unit does not meet ANSI specifications Rear discharge Even dispersal discharged items are aimed downward No rear chains are needed which tend to clump damp grass Rounded front deck ed
33. eee 16 U Joint Timing sorires inosia a Saa 16 Transporting 0 eee eee 16 Constant Velocity Driveline Angle 17 Pre Operation Instructions 17 Operating Instructions 00000ee 18 General Operating Instructions 19 Section 3 Adjustments 20 Center Deck Height Adjustments 20 Belt Tension 00 000s 21 Section 4 Accessories 22 Ball Swivel Hitch 0 0 0 0 22 Cutting Blades cee 22 Low Lift Blades 22 Medium Lift Blades 22 High Lift Blades 2 0 cee ee 22 Mulching Blades 00 eee 22 Copyright 2008 All rights Reserved Maintenance 00 0c eee eee 23 Servicing Mower Blades 0005 23 Blade Inspection 0005 23 Blade Removal And Installation 24 Blade Sharpening 200000 25 Blade Options 200000 eee 25 V Belt Installation 25 Driveline Protection 005 26 Type A Clutches 00000 eee 26 Type B Clutch 000 eee ae 28 Storage aa T stailec gist AEAN AEEA S 29 Tires With Air Pressure 29 Lubrication sanaaa a a aaa aa 30 Driveline Constant Velocity Shaft 30 Driveline Shafts 0 0 0 0 30 Inner Tube of Driveline 30 Wheel Support Bushings
34. eep 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 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 A Do not carry passengers on implement at any time SU equipment hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of equipment Be Aware of Signal Words A Signal word designates a degree or level of hazard seriousness The signal words are A 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 functional purposes cannot be guarded For Your Protection A Thoroughly read and understand the Safety Label section read all instructions noted on them WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous 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 A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous sit
35. elow the spindle tube as what was placed below the rear gauge wheel spindle tubes d There is a groove in the carrier rod for adding or removing c spacers Turn the c spacer so that the open end will slide in or off the groove as needed e Remove jack stand and return it to the storage tube located in front of the divider gearbox f Place additional c spacers above metal spindle Groove on rod to add or remove spacers Note Some items on mower not shown for clarity 19034 Adding or Replacing Spacers Figure 3 3 Table of Contents 8 Take measurements from the same location on all three decks to make sure they are at the same cutting heights 9 Additional fine tuning adjustments may be needed after a test mowing run Belt Tension Refer to Refer to Figure 3 4 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 tension 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 tension on the spring 2 3 If eyebolt 1 does not provide enough adjustment to get the proper tension then reconnect chain 3 to a different length All chain tension must be removed at the eyebolt nut before readjusting the chain 4 Excessive tension on the belt may lead to premature f
36. ent discharge of material Tip speed rates are as high or higher than the competition Choice of Blade Low Lift Highly recommended in sandy soils where lifting isn t crucial Disturbs Medium lift standard the soil very little allowing blades to wear longer Others available thru parts dept Medium Lift Medium suction for lifting grass Requires less HP than high lift High Lift Greatest suction for lifting grass before cutting Can take higher HP in tall dense grass Not recommended in sandy soils Mulching Perfect for leaf mulching 36 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 11 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 8 Troubleshooting a a Oil seal leaking Gearbox overfilled Drain to level fill hole Seals damaged Replace seals Grass or wire wrapped on shaft Clean off wrapped material and check seal areas daily in seal area Driveline yoke or cross failing Shock load Avoid hitting solid objects Bottoming out Shorten driveline profiles Front constant velocity driveline Be sure constant velocity joint is to tractor PTO output mounted wrong shaft Folding mower with drive Never fold mower decks with PTO engaged engaged Needs lubrication Lubricate every 25 hours Bent driveline NOTE driveline Contacting drawbar Reposition drawbar should be repaired or replaced Pen Bottoming out Shorten driveline profiles Driveline telescoping profile Shock load Avo
37. erating at half throttle Disengage driveline shut off tractor and IMPORTANT NOTICE Check position of lip on stop remove key Wait for all components to stop before flange UP or DOWN dismounting from tractor Replace stop flange with lip in its original position 3 Tighten hex head socket bolts fully back Clutch is ready for use 4 Theclutch should be checked during the first hour of cutting and periodically each week Hex Head Socket Bolts Type B Clutch Run in Figure 5 10 Disassembly and Assembly Refer to Figure 5 11 If the clutch run in procedure indicated that one or more of the friction disks did not slip then the clutch must be disassembled to separate the friction disks 1 Rotate 8 hex head socket bolts 2 all the way out to free stop flange 3 2 Rotate stop flange 3 and remove from housing 11 3 Remove the following inner components Spring kit 4 Pressure flange 5 1st Friction Disc 6 Hub with flange and pull collar 7 amp 1 2nd Friction disc 6 oo Intermediate flange 8 ii j T _ 3rd Friction disc 6 S7 Hub disc 9 4th Friction disc 6 y j Bearing 10 ya OD QA0 FO DW 4 Inspect all components and replace to their original 22376 position Make certain stop flange 3 is replaced with its flanges down as shown 5 Fully tighten all 8 hex head socket bolts 2 Type B Clutch Assembly Figure 5 11
38. 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 Tire Safety A Tire changing can be dangerous and should be performed 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 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 Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard A Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury A Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines or performing work on the system A Make sure all hydraulic fluid connections are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before applying pressure to the system A Use a piece of paper or cardboard
39. ges Helps protect trees and other obstacles with no protruding skid shoe 5 16 Front edge amp all welded seams Provides extra durability Cat 3 Constant velocity main driveline Constant velocity main driveline allows for tighter turns without harming U joints in driveline Includes slip clutch option when wings are conventional Cat 2 wing drivelines Reduces start up torque that is put on the driveline gearbox and gearbox support Includes slip clutch option when main driveline is without a slip clutch Slip clutch protection Guards against premature gearbox failure Protects mower deck spindles ABS guards No paint to scratch off lighter weight no rattling or rust Heavy gearbox mounts on center Handles start up torque better and side mower decks Gearbox HP Rating 30 65 HP Gearbox warranty 5 years on parts and labor Demonstrates our confidence in the gearbox s quality and lasting performance Easy to grease blade spindles No guards to remove for routine greasing of blade spindles Middle spindle sits towards Uses less horsepower and allows material to escape the mower deck easier The the back of the mower deck discharge of material is more even Design eliminates windrowing Spring loaded idlers Applies constant tension to belt to run efficiently Easy belt tension release Easily release belt tension for changing belt or for winter storage High blade tip speed 16 260 fom Lifts grass up for a clean cut and effici
40. he operator on the tractor seat will need to be able to access the pull rope from the tractor seat when lowering the folded decks to ground level 1 Attach pull rope 1 to an area within the operator s reach Make sure the pull rope can not become tangled with the operator and driveline 2 Unfold mower decks as follows a Retract hydraulic cylinders to remove weight from transport locks b Pull transport lock rope 1 toward the tractor to disengage locks c Hold locks in this position until all 3 mower decks have unfolded enough to allow lock lugs to become fully disengaged d Extend all 3 cylinders to their maximum stroke Gauge Wheel Assembly Refer to Figure 1 6 IMPORTANT Do not bend spring steel mounting bracket supporting the slow moving vehicle sign This sign is purposely angled so that when the deck is folded up for transporting the sign will face traffic Center deck gauge wheels 1 are mounted in the carrier frames spindle support tubes upside down 1 Remove nuts 6 and bolts 5 from the center deck carrier frames and remove gauge wheels from the frames 2 Check spacer location on the other gauge wheels Note how many and what sizes are above and below the gauge wheel spindle support tube and then place an equal number of spacers 2 3 amp 4 and sizes above and below the spindle support tube while inserting the gauge wheel spindle into the spindle support tubes Land Pride
41. id hitting solid objects failing Driveline telescoping profile Needs lubrication Lubricate every 50 hours wearing Unable to turn sharply with Front constant velocity driveline Be sure constant velocity joint is attached to tractor mower engaged mounted wrong PTO output shaft Blades wearing excessively Cutting on sandy ground Raise cutting height Change to low lift blades Contacting ground frequently Raise cutting height Blades breaking Hitting solid objects Avoid solid objects Excessive vibration Driveline bent Replace bent drivelines Blade broken or bent Replace blade Cross not centered with yoke Disassemble and inspect for incorrectly located needles or damaged bearing cap Debris in sheaves or on mower Remove belt guard shield and clean debris from belt deck area and sheaves Sheaves damaged or out of Replace sheaves or align alignment Drive belt damaged Replace drive belt check for belt contacting deck component Inadequate clearance between Remove belt guard shields amp clean debris from belt belt guard shields amp belt area amp sheaves Continue on next page 11 14 08 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 37 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 8 Troubleshooting Problem Taso Solution Discharge openings plugged Belt not installed correctly Check installation of belt Grass too tall Raise cutting height of mower and cut grass twice Mow at full throttle 640 PTO rpm Check PTO
42. ime of purchase This information is necessary to provide you with quality customer service If customer service or repair parts are required contact a Land Pride dealer A dealer has trained personnel repair parts and equipment needed to service the implement The parts on your AFM4211 All Flex Mower have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts Therefore should your Mower require replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer Serial Number Plate 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 Refer to Figure 1 for the location of your serial number plate Te EASY ee LEGO g Serial Number Plate Location Figure 1 Further Assistance Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new All Flex Mower 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 making 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 general manager of the dealership explain the problem and request assistance 3 For further assistance write to Land Pride Service Department P O Box 5060 Salina KS 674
43. ing width and rear discharge design of the floating cutting decks will greatly reduce wide area cutting times and still deliver finely groomed surfaces at mowing speeds from 2 6 mph See Section 6 Specifications amp Capacities and Section 7 Features and Benefits for additional information and performance enhancing options Using This Manual e This Operator s Manual 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 information contained within this manual was current at the time of printing Some parts may change slightly to assure you of the best performance To order a new Operator s or Parts Manual contact your authorized dealer Manuals can also be downloaded free of charge from our website at www landpride com Terminology Right or Left as used in this manual is determined by facing the direction the machine will operate while in use unless otherwise stated Definitions NOTE A special point of information that the operator must be aware of before continuing IMPORTANT A special point of information related to its preceding topic Land Pride s intention is that this information should be read and noted before continuing Owner Assistance The Warranty Registration card should be filled out by the dealer at the t
44. ismounting from tractor 5 Inspect clutch and ensure that the scribed markings made on the clutch plates have changed position Slippage has not occurred if any two marks on the friction disk and plate are still aligned A clutch that has not slipped must be disassembled to separate the friction disk plates See Clutch Disassembly Inspection amp Assembly below Refer to Figure 5 9 View B 6 If no two marks on the friction disk and plate are still aligned Turn all 4 nuts fully back 7 Allow clutch to cool to ambient temperature before operating again Clutch is now ready for use 8 Theclutch should be checked during the first hour of cutting and periodically each week An additional set of scribe marks can be added to check for slippage Clutch Disassembly Inspection amp Assembly If clutch run in procedure above indicates that one or more of the friction disks did not slip then the clutch must be disassembled into separate friction disks IMPORTANT Before proceeding secure clutch firmly in a vise or other clamping device to prevent injury 26 AFM4271 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 11 14 08 Land Pride Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication 2 Plate Disassembly lt Step 1 Remove snap ring lt d Step 2 Remove backup ring lock collar compression spring bottom backup ring and balls lt 4 Step 3 Tighten the four hex nuts uniformly until the clutch pack and hub are
45. ivelines securely attached at both ends Driveline guards that turn freely on Driveline 818 5520 GUARD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE 818 540C Danger Guard Missing GUARD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE 818 5400 B i L a 10 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 11 14 08 Land Pride Introduction Table of Contents Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners This All Flex Mower 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 Application The AFM4211 All Flex Mower is designed and built by Land Pride to provide excellent cutting quality and performance on lush type turf grasses on expansive and well manicured areas such as fairways parks school lawns sports fields and 5 acre estates The AFM4211 requires attachment to a 30 65 hp turf tractor with 540 rom PTO speed and can be ordered with slip clutch or conventional wing driveline configurations The mower offers independent deck flotation and zero turning radius due to the sleek frame design When you need to transport from one mowing site to another the hydraulic wing cylinders will easily lift up the wing decks for a 5 6 transport width The contour following capability highly productive 11 cutt
46. ling during gauge wheel height adjustments Ay caution Block the decks before making cuttin4g height adjustments EIEIO FIgUtA 3 2 f 4 Add or remove spacers below the spindle tubes equal to the number of inches the gauge wheel needs to be adjusted Adding spacers will raise the cutting height and removing spacers will lower the cutting height When finished all ten gauge wheels will usually have an equal number of spacers below the spindle tubes See note below These adjustments should be made with mower hooked up to the tractor that will be used for field operations or one having the same drawbar height Position mower on a level surface and adjust hitch so that the main frame is level to the ground Tire pressure will affect mowing height Be sure all tires have proper psi pressure See Tire Inflation Chart on page 39 NOTE Due to manufacturing tolerances and tire IMPORTANT Refer to U Joint Timing and size differences it may be necessary to readjust Transporting on page 16 for instructions on raising some spacers Because of this you may not end up and lowering the decks before continuing with equal number of spacers on all gauge wheels Cutting Height Chart 4 71 8 oo o ro 7 3 8 3 124 5 3 8 11 2 8 3 8 4 1 2 6 3 8 21 2 1 3 8 5 1 2 Front Of Deck Top Of Deck Rear Of Deck Sie a Blade At Front Ei Blade At Rear W _ A ea lt In IO mt Liy
47. loose Bend i Outward lt 4 Step 4 Bend all four retaining lugs out on edge of clutch housing lt Step 5 Remove thrust plate with Belleville Springs and lug rings to access friction discs and hub for inspection or service lt Step 6 Inspect friction discs and hub Table of Contents 2 Plate Assembly lt Step 1 Place hub and friction discs into the housing lt d Step 2 Compress Belleville Springs to the pressure plate by tightening the four hex nuts and then placing the assembly into the clutch housing lt d Step 3 Bend retaining lugs inward over the Belleville Spring edges to secure the spring before backing the four hex nuts off lt d Step 4 With lugs bent in loosen the four hex nuts completely to the end of the threaded studs lt 4 Step 5 Insert greased balls lt d Step 6 Install bottom backup ring compression spring lock collar and top backup ring lt Step7 Install snap ring 11 14 08 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 27 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Type B Clutch Clutch Run In Refer to Figure 5 10 1 Loosen counterclockwise all 8 hex head socket bolts uniformly 6 full turns 2 Cycle clutch on and off 5 or 6 times 15 seconds on and 15 seconds off with the engine op
48. o the appropriate PTO speed e Begin mowing Make wide turns when possible Operators of pull type models must plan ahead and choose a cutting pattern that allows for wider turns Try increasing or decreasing ground speed to determine the effect on quality of cut With a little practice you will be pleased with what you and your Land Pride All Flex Mower can do Whether you are done mowing need to take a break or just need to make a few adjustments to the mower remember to always do the following e Reduce the tractor s engine rpm e Disengage the PTO e Stop on level ground e Set the park brake e Turn off the engine and remove the key e Stay on the tractor until the mower blades have come to a complete stop 11 14 08 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 19 Table of Contents Section 3 Adjustments Center Deck Height Adjustments Refer to Figure 3 1 1 Lower mower decks fully down on a flat level surface A DANGER 2 Make measurement A top of deck to ground on all Before making adjustments or performing maintenance on three decks Check measurements in Cutting Height your mower disengage PTO shut off tractor and wait for all Chart to determine if the decks need to raised or moving parts to stop before dismounting tractor Disconnect lowered to obtain preferred cutting height B the PTO driveline 3 Raise all three mower decks up to an adequate height and block under the decks to prevent them from fal
49. of any machinery With careful and systematic inspection you can avoid costly maintenance time and repair A CAUTION For safety reasons each maintenance operation must be performed with tractor PTO disengaged the mower lowered completely to the ground and the tractor engine shut off with ignition key removed Ay warnine Always secure mower deck in the up position with solid supports before servicing the underside of the mower Never work under equipment supported by hydraulics Hydraulics can drop equipment if controls are actuated or if hydraulic lines burst Either situation can drop the mower instantly even when power to the hydraulics is shut off e Frequently inspect mower for loose bolts and nuts See Blade Removal And Installation on page 24 to identify left hand threaded bolts Tighten all hardware as indicated in the Torque Values Chart on page 39 e Check drive belt tension after several hours of mowing Refer to Belt Tension on page 21 e Lubricate components as listed under Lubrication starting on page 30 e Always maintain proper air pressure in the tires Refer to Tire Inflation Chart on page 39 e Replace worn damaged or illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your Land Pride Dealer See Information about Safety Labels starting on page 4 WHEN SHARPENING BLEND THESE AREAS NEW BLADE TYPICAL BOTH ENDS J Servicing Mower Blades Blade Inspec
50. or as follows a Slide inner yoke of driveline over mower gearbox shaft and secure with locking collar b Slide outer yoke with constant velocity joint over tractor PTO shaft and secure with locking collar c Skip to Step 4 if driveline fits between tractor and Grooming Mower 3 The driveline will require shortening if it is too long to fit between the tractor and Grooming Mower Shorten driveline as follows a Pull driveline profiles apart into two sections as shown in Figure 1 3 b Attach outer driveline universal joint to tractor PTO shaft and inner driveline universal joint to gearbox shaft Pull on each driveline section to be sure universal joints are secured c Hold driveline sections parallel to each other to determine if they are too long The inner and outer shields on each section should end approximately 1 short of reaching the universal joint shield on the adjacent section see B dimension If they are too long measure 1 B dimension back from the universal joint shield and make a mark at this location on the inner and outer shields d Cut off inner shield at mark X dimension Cut same amount off inner shaft X1 dimension Repeat cut off procedure Y amp Y1 dimensions to cut outer driveline half e Remove all burrs and cuttings 4 With driveline profiles pulled apart apply multi purpose grease to the inside of the outer profile and then reassemble the two
51. profiles 5 Attach inner driveline yoke to gearbox shaft and outer driveline yoke to tractor s PTO shaft 6 The driveline should now be moved back and forth to insure that both ends are secured Reattach any end that is loose IMPORTANT Two small chains supplied with the driveline must be attached to restrict driveline shield rotation 7 Hook a safety chain in the hole on the outer driveline yoke shield and its opposite end to the tractor 8 Hook the other safety chain in the hole on the inner driveline yoke shield and its opposite end to the mower 11 14 08 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 13 Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly and Set up Hydraulic Hook up Refer to Figure 1 4 This mower is equipped and plumbed from the factory with double acting cylinders hydraulic hoses and couplings for folding the wings and center deck 1 Cutplastic ties securing hydraulic hoses 1 to hose support loop 2 Be careful not to cut plastic tie securing the ten linch pins 5 to the support loop 2 Route hoses 1 through hose support loop 2 and connect to tractor remote outlets Quick disconnect hydraulic fittings for your tractor are supplied attached to the hoses 3 Locate carbon steel wire 3 attached between wing cylinders 4 This wire secures the wing decks in the folded position during shipment Remove wire and dispose of it in a trash container Pull Rope Hook up Refer to Figure 1 5 T
52. protect the gearbox driveline and other drive train parts Friction clutches should be run in prior to initial operation and after long periods of inactivity to remove any oxidation that may have accumulated on the friction surfaces Repeat run in instructions at the beginning of each season and when moisture and or condensation seizes the inner friction plates Refer to Figure 5 8 to determine which friction clutch your mower has Follow run in instructions on the following pages for your specific clutch type 8 HEX SOCKET BOLTS WITH BELLEVILLE SPRINGS BETWEEN CLUTCH PLATES 4 ADJUSTING HEX NUTS WITH BELLEVILLE SPRINGS BETWEEN CLUTCH PLATES Type B Clutch 26619 Type A Clutch Clutch Types Figure 5 8 Land Pride Type A Clutches Clutch Run In Refer to Figure 5 9 View A 1 Using a pencil or other marker scribe a line across the exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction disks 2 Tighten all 4 nuts uniformly until spring load is low enough that the clutch slips freely with PTO engaged NUTS TURNED FULLY BACK TIGHTEN NUTS Type C Clutch Run In Figure 5 9 Make sure the area is clear of all bystanders and machine is safe to operate Start tractor and engage PTO for 2 3 seconds to permit slippage of clutch surfaces Disengage PTO then re engage a second time for 2 3 seconds Disengage PTO shut off tractor and remove key Wait for all components to stop before d
53. r training involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of the Grooming Mower Therefore it is absolutely essential that no one operates the mower without first having read fully understood and become totally familiar with the Operator s Manual Make sure the operator has paid particular attention to e Important Safety Information pages 1 to 10 e Section 1 Assembly and Set up page 12 e Section 2 Operating Instructions page 16 e Section 3 Adjustments page 20 e Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication page 23 Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of the mower IMPORTANT Do not alter the Grooming Mower in a way which will adversely affect its performance or reliability or use the mower for a purpose for which it was not designed Ay DANGER Before making adjustments or performing maintenance on your mower disengage PTO shut off tractor and wait for all moving parts to stop before dismounting tractor Disconnect the PTO driveline U Joint Timing Refer to Refer to Figure 2 1 A CAUTION On mowers equipped without slip clutches the deck drivelines 3 each must be in time to avoid driveline damage when folding unfolding JOINT TIMING INSTRUCTIONS DRIVELINE U To avoid nonclu system compone e When installing be sure u joint amp LH wing
54. roduce a lower suction keeping sand uplift and blade wear to a minimum Medium Lift Blades Land Pride s medium lift blades are great when horsepower is a concern They produces a medium suction for lifting grass requiring less horsepower than high lift blades High Lift Blades Land Pride s high lift blades develop the greatest suction for lifting grass before cutting for that fresh clean cut look However they may require more horsepower especially when cutting tall dense grass They are not recommended for sandy soil conditions Mulching Blades Land Pride s mulching blades are designed to chop leaves and or grass into smaller parts leaving your lawn looking fresher and cleaner than ever before Accessory Part Numbers Land Pride All Flex Mower Accessories Part No Ball Swivel Hitch 315 370A Ball Swivel Hitch Part Description Low Lift Blades Kit for 1 unit 9 blades 315 172A AFM4011 Kit Medium Lift Blades Kit for 1 unit 9 blades 315 173A AFM4011 Kit High Lift Blades Kit for 1 unit 9 blades 315 174A AFM401 1 Kit Mulching Blades Kit for 1 unit 9 blades 315 466A AFM4011 Kit Blades are also offered in Kits for 3 units 27 blades See your Land Pride dealer for blade availability 22 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 11 14 08 Land Pride Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Table of Contents Maintenance Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life
55. s K Blade Spindle Bearings Center Deck vm TFB YS S nmmn E pee a lt Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease so Quantity As required s 8 _ 26889 11 14 08 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 31 Table of Contents Land Pride MD EM oa Required Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Fill Plug _ Do Not EIS N Overfill OF w Oil Level KO Plug 4 Way Gearbox IMPORTANT Do not overfill gearbox with oil The gearbox should be level and cool before checking An unlevel gearbox or one with hot oil will not show correct oil level on the dipstick Unscrew top plug in gearbox to remove dipstick Wipe oil from dipstick and screw it back in without tightening Unscrew dipstick and check oil level mark If low fill through top plug hole in gearbox with EP 80 90W oil until oil reaches full mark on the dipstick Reinstall vent plug with dipstick and tighten Take your gearbox to a Land Pride dealer if it requires service Type of Lubrication Gear Lube EP 80 90W Quantity Fill until oil reaches full mark on dipstick As Required Mower Deck Gearbox IMPORTANT Do not overfill gearbox with oil The gearbox should be level and cool before checking An unlevel gearbox or one with hot oil will not show correct oil level Remove side oil level plug Oil should reach bottom of plug hole If low fill through top plug hole in gearbox with EP 80
56. s with the edge of a credit card Rss ious inj understand Operator s manual before using armit riders on the tractor or mower Never on tractor seat ith guards installed and in good condition ly with tractor equipped with ROPS and ep away from moving paris Stop engine set brake and wait for all moving parts to stop before dismount Be sure lights and reflectors required by law are clean a D id in good working order before transporting o not allow chi operate mower avel with SMV and lights that follow local codes lean debris fro ing area Do not operate in the raised position Support securely before working beneath unit Review safely instructions annually Si no lee ingles pida ayuda a alguien que si lo lea para que le traduzca las medidas de seguridad 818 558C N 818 558C Warning Serious Injury 818 339C Warning High Pressure Oaa ica EE 4 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 11 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information A WARNING NEGATIVE TONGUE WEIGHT AZARD Negative tongue weight can cause immediate elevation of tongue when unhitching implement e To prevent serious injury or death Always be certain implement is hitched securely to tractor drawbar before raising 81 8 01 9C Lower implement BEFORE unhitching soc p
57. t names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Printed in the United States of America AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 11 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual 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 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precaution must be taken When you see this symbol be alert and carefully read the message that follows it In addition to design and configuration of Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment who has not fully read and comprehended this manual and who has not been properly trained in the safe operation of the equipment A Operator should be familiar with all functions of the unit A Operate implement from the driver s seat only A Make sure all guards and shields are in place and secured before operating implement 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 allow anyone to stand between the tractor and implement while backing up to the implement A K
58. th from pinching or crushing Stand clear from implement while Folding Raising Unfolding Lowering 818 045C 1960 Warning Pinch point or Crushing Hazard Location 3 Places On Back of All Three Decks A DANGER E g ESED ROTATING BLADES KEEP AWAY To prevent serious injury or death from rotating blade contact Never allow riders especially children on tractor 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 B18 SS5C 818 555C Danger Rotating Blade Location 3 Places On Back of All Three Decks 11 14 08 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 7 Table of Contents Important Safety Information Land Pride _ SEC tC 818 003C Slow Moving Vehicle Label Location On Back of Center Deck Only 838 345C Caution V Belt Installation Right Hand amp Center Deck Beneath Belt Guard ELT i Fi 838 270C Caution V Belt Installation Left Hand Deck Beneath Belt
59. tion A warnine DO NOT attempt to modify cutting blades such as hard surfacing heat treating cold treating or by any other method Ay warnine DO NOT try to straighten a blade that is bent Never weld a broken or cracked blade ALWAYS replace with a new Land Pride blade to assure safety A DANGER Always disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO before servicing underside of mower deck Starting the tractor with a connected driveline can result in damage to the mower bodily injury or death A CAUTION Wear a pair of gloves when checking blades Avoid direct contact with cutting edge of blades Refer to Figure 5 1 Blade Wear Blade performance is reduced as blades wear and are sharpened for reuse Excessively high wear can occur to your mower blades when mowing in sandy soil areas Frequent inspection should be made and blades replaced if damaged Bent Deformed or Split Blades should be removed from unit and discarded DO NOT attempt to straighten a blade for reuse y BLADE WEAR UNDERCUT OF WING TIP WARNING WORN BEYOND USE aoe MINIMUM FUR 174 THICK BLADE 7 32 MINIMUM FOR 3 16 THICK BLADE WARNING WORN BEYOND USE J uae MAXIMUM WEAR WORN OR SHARPENED BLADE an SY RN BLADE ae 7 ey BLADE Blade Placement Figure 5 1 11 14 08 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 23 Table of Contents Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Blade Removal And Installation A CAUTION
60. tion Ay warnine Damaged drivelines can cause serious injury or death A CAUTION Tractor PTO shield and all Grooming Mower guards must be in place at all times during operation A CAUTION Always engage parking brake shut off tractor and remove key before dismounting from tractor IMPORTANT The driveline must be lubricated before putting it into service Refer to Lubrication on page 30 IMPORTANT Some tractors are equipped with multispeed PTO ranges Be certain your tractor s PTO is set for 540 rpm Always engage PTO at low engine rpm to minimize start up torque on driveline Drivelines with friction clutches must go through a run in operation prior to initial use and after long periods of inactivity See Driveline Protection on page 26 for a detailed run in description Check Constant Velocity Driveline Length IMPORTANT Always check driveline length during initial setup and when connecting to a different tractor Too long a driveline can damage tractor gearbox and the driveline m INNER DRIVELINE i x1 INNER SHAFT INNER SHIELD UNIVERSAL JOINT SHIELD OUTER DRIVELINE T ols OUTER SHAFT a TRACTOR END OUTER SHIELD Driveline Shortening Figure 1 3 Table of Contents Refer to Figure 1 3 1 Place tractor gear selector in park shut tractor engine off set park brake and remove switch key 2 Attach driveline to mower and tract
61. uation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices 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 11 14 08 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 1 Important Safety Information Table of Contents Land Pride These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual Use Safety Lights and Devices 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 aN VD wha _ _ M T ZINN 7TNINN Use A Safety Chain A A safety chain will help control drawn machinery should it separate from the tractor drawbar A Use a chain with the strength rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of the towed machinery A Attach the chain to the tractor drawbar support or other specified anchor location Allow only enough slack in the chain to permit turning A Do not use safety chain for towing Transport Machinery Safely A Comply with state and local laws A Maximum transport speed for implement is
62. use care to avoid bodily harm Refer to Figure 5 6 amp Figure 5 7 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 Refer to Figure 3 4 on page 21 Disengage belt tension by turning the nut on the spring loaded eye bolt 1 until belt tension is released 3 Replace old belt with new belt as shown in Figure 5 6 or Figure 5 7 below depending on blade rotation 4 Besure the belt is positioned in all the pulley grooves Correctly Tighten eyebolt nut to apply tension to the new belt 5 Refer to Figure 3 4 on page 21 to check belt tension 6 Reinstall all belt covers and secure in place with hardware V Belt Installation CW Blade Rotation Figure 5 6 FRONT V Belt Installation CCW Blade Rotation Figure 5 7 11 14 08 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 25 Table of Contents Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Driveline Protection A CAUTION Engage parking brake disengage PTO shut off tractor and remove key before working on or around the driveline and or slip clutch A CAUTION Slip clutches that have been in use or have been slipped for only two or three seconds during run in may be too hot to touch Allow a hot clutch to cool before working on it Drive components are protected from shock loads with a friction slip clutch The clutch must be capable of slippage during operation to
63. ut only in areas you are familiar with and are free of debris and unseen objects In the event you do strike an object stop the mower and tractor immediately to inspect and make any necessary Table of Contents repairs before resuming operation It really pays to inspect a new area and to develop a safe plan before mowing You will need to maintain a ground speed between 2 6 mph and 540 rpm PTO speed to produce a clean cut Make a tractor gear and range selection that will enable you to maintain these speed combinations Generally the quality of cut is better at lower ground speeds Dense ground cover will create the need to slow down even more In certain conditions tractor tires will roll grass down resulting in an uneven cut when the grass fails to rebound Should this happen you may try reversing the direction of cut and or double cut to achieve the desired finish Avoid very low cutting heights especially on extremely uneven terrain Always cut downward on slopes and avoid crossing the face of steep slopes Avoid sharp drops and cross diagonally through dips to prevent hanging up the tractor and cutter Slow down in turns and avoid sharp turns if at all possible Remember to look back often Now you re prepared and well briefed you may begin cutting Begin cutting by doing the following e Reducing the tractor s engine rpm e Make sure the mower is on the ground in cutting position e Engage the PTO e Raise the engine rpm t
64. wear may occur to your mower blades caused from sand erosion Frequent inspection should be made and blades replaced if damaged IMPORTANT e Do not engage PTO with mower decks in the raised position or with engine speed above idle Doing so will damage power train components e Do not exceed rated PTO speed of mower Excessive engine speed will cause damage to power train components e Avoid catching hydraulic hoses on brush post stumps and other protrusions that can break them e Use mower to cut only turf grasses Cutting other materials can damage drive components cutting blades and deck e Only use the Grooming Mower for its intended purpose Do not use it to pull push or lift objects Do not use it as a working platform or as a wagon to carry objects Land Pride After attaching the tractor to the mower carefully check all hoses and wires to be sure they will not contact the PTO driveline Check PTO guards to make sure they are in good condition and in place Inspect Hydraulic hoses for wear damage and hydraulic leaks See Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard on page 3 Replace damaged and worn hoses with genuine Land Pride parts Check the following after the PTO has been disengaged and come to acomplete stop Wear your safety glasses e Check mower blades for sharpness e Ensure that bolts and nuts are tight e Check tractor safety equipment To be sure they are in good working condition IM
65. wers 315 507M 29 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Lubrication Driveline Constant Velocity Shaft Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity See drawing IMPORTANT Extensive lubrication must be performed every 8 hours of operation to extend the life of the constant velocity joint e Grease constant velocity joint in a straight position to force grease through its passages and into the cavity Grease should be visible around ball joints e Grease fittings in the outer telescoping member u joints and driveline shields every 8 hours of operation to prevent premature break down D si Driveline Shafts Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity See drawing Inner Tube of Driveline Type of Lubrication Wheel Bearing Grease Clean and coat all inner tubes of the drivelines with a light film of grease and then reassemble 30 AFM4211 All Flex Mowers 315 507M 11 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication D Wheel Support Bushings Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required K Wheel Bushings Gauge Wheels Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required Seasonally D Wheel Bushings Transport Hubs Type of Lubrication Wheel Bearing Grease Quantity As required e K SS lt Ss Y

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