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Land Pride 309-502M Lawn Mower User Manual

1. Release the hydraulic cylinder and lower the cutter bar until it is parallel to the ground 4 Raise 3 point so inner end of cutter bar is approximately 12 off the ground Lower cutter bar hydraulic cylinder so outside end of bar is just touching the ground Lower 3 point to work position 5 Reposition curtain NOTE Before using the mower check the break away linkage to make sure all components work correctly Mowing Instructions NOTE Although the mower is shielded to prevent objects from being thrown by the blades no one shield is 100 effective As a rule most people are not knowledgeable of the dangers of being around a disc mower while it is in operation Therefore the operator should always stop mowing when someone passes by Ay warning Prolonged exposure to high sound levels require hearing protection Wear hearing protection when operating this machine with open platform tractors Allow a few minutes for oil to spread in the cutter bar before engaging the PTO when changing from transport to operating position With the cutting bar on the ground engage the PTO at low tractor idle and accelerate gradually to 540 rom PTO speed If the cutter bar is operated at an angle for long periods of time hold it horizontal for a few minutes every half hour or so of work to help lubricate gears at upper end of cutter bar Adapt forward speed to working conditions Gear down when mowing in den
2. 2 DM35 Series S N253045 Disc Mowers 309 502M 7 18 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 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 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 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 Safety at All Times Thoroughly read and understand the instructions given in this manual befo
3. 605 M20 X 1 5 7 8 14 250 185 905 670 M24 X 3 760 560 1 8 340 250 1230 910 M24 X2 830 610 1 12 370 275 1350 995 M30 X 3 5 1510 1120 1 1 8 7 480 355 1080 795 1750 1290 M30 X 2 1060 785 11 8 12 540 395 1210 890 1960 1440 M36X3 5 1730 1270 2650 1950 3660 2700 11 4 7 680 500 1520 1120 2460 1820 M36Xx2 1880 1380 2960 2190 4100 3220 11 4 12 750 555 1680 1240 2730 2010 13 8 6 890 655 3230 2380 1 in tpi nominal thread dia in inches threads per inch 1 3 8 12 l 1010 745 2270 1670 3680 2710 N m newton meters 11 2 6 1180 870 2640 1950 4290 3160 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 24 DM35 Series S N253045 Disc Mowers 309 502M 7 18 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 8 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 Driveline One year Parts and Labor Gearbox 5 years on housing gears and shafts 3 years on seals amp bearings Blades and driveline friction discs considered wear items This Warrant
4. all times to avoid excessive flopping and slipping Loose belt will also cause poor cutting and premature wear Tighten nut 2 on the belt tension rod 3 until you have a 3 4 deflection midpoint between pulleys Refer to Figure 2 3 Retighten nut on u bolt E Adjustment 1 ce q Adjustment 1 l k I Adjustment 2 Adjustment 5 I ry ag a ee Adjustment 3 Se La z Leveling Adjustments Figure 2 1 7 18 08 DM35 Series S N253045 Disc Mowers 309 502M 15 Table of Contents Section 3 Adjustments Land Pride Belt Tension Adjustment Figure 2 2 i7596 Cutting Height Refer to Figure 2 4 Cutting height can be adjusted with the upper 3 point hitch link Maximum cutting height of 2 is achieved when the discs are parallel to the ground Adjustment of cutting height is achieved by altering the cutter bar tilt angle This is done 2 a ee a Li 0 Maximum Cutting Height 17884 Belt Deflection Figure 2 3 by varying the upper 3 point hitch link length until desired cutting height is achieved Shorten the upper 3 point hitch link to lower and lengthen to raise To minimize blade and disc wear improve grass regrowth and get maximum nutritive value from the crop minimum cutting height should never be ad
5. are mowing immediately disengage the PTO idle the engine stop the tractor wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop shut off the tractor set the brake remove the keys and inspect for damage If damage is present make the necessary repairs If no damage is present but you have tripped the Break Away Safety Latch slowly reverse the tractor until the latch resets and proceed with mowing operations Prior to actually beginning cutting operations you will want to get the mower up to full 540 rom PTO speed by engaging the PTO with the tractor engine at idle and gradually increasing engine rpm to PTO speed Once you reach the full 540 rpm allow the mower to run for a few minutes at level position so the oil in the cutter bar can lubricate all internal moving parts You will also want to take this opportunity to make a quick Operational Running Check Listen and visually inspect for any component or part that may be loose or out of adjustment Don t be alarmed by the noise level of the free running Disc Mower It will actually become quieter when you begin mowing and have some run in time on it If your Operational Running Check was ok begin mowing operations by opening up the lands on your field Make enough lands so you can easily make your turns to properly line up for each pass down the field If your tractor and Disc Mower are set up right you should be able to straddle the previous swath as you make each subsequent pa
6. in swath Gearbox noisy Gearbox leaking Uneven stubble Stubble too long Soil built up in front of cutter bar Machine breaking back too easily Cause Dull Blades Solution Replace blades Mower not level Adjust machine Ground speed too fast Reduce ground speed Blades locked back Conditions too wet for cutting Free blades Allow grass to dry before cutting Slow ground speed of tractor but keep engine running at full PTO rpm Dull blades Wet mud build up between skid shoes Rough gears Sharpen or replace blades Clean area between skids Raise cutting height Run in or gear failure Worn bearing Damaged oil seal Bent shaft Oil seal not sealing in the housing Oil level too high Replace bearing Replace seal Replace oil seal and shaft Replace seal or use a sealant on OD of seal Drain oil to proper level Gasket damaged Replace gasket Bolts loose Too much tilt on cutter bar Low PTO speed Tighten bolts Reduce tilt Increase engine speed to run PTO at 540 rpm Blades not installed correctly Low disc speed Make sure that the arrow on the knife upper face is pointing in the direction of rotation of the disc Check belt for correct tension Dull or broken blades Incorrect angle on cutter bar Replace blades Change cutter bar angle using tractor top link Insufficient cutter bar down pressur
7. 48 that is already assembled to the cutter unit 2 onto the mainframe studs and secure with bolts 3 and washers 4 3 Insert the release arm 8 between the lugs on the mainframe and secure with pin 12 washers 13 and cotter pins 14 Install the bushing 10 and the chain 9 on the hitch pin Insert the other end of the release arm 8 on to the hitch pin as shown 4 Assemble the tie rod 41 to the mainframe lugs as shown using the pin 5 and roll pin 6 The other end is already assembled 5 Place the pulley mount 15 on the mainframe as shown Install belt 23 on both pulleys Insert the belt tightening rod 18 into the pulley mount 15 Slide the pulley mount on the mainframe until the belt tightening rod 18 can be inserted into the hole of the mainframe lug and retain with nut 19 Install u bolt 16 and nuts 17 Tighten the belt by tightening the nut 19 on the belt tightening rod 18 There should be a 3 4 deflection in the belt Refer to Adjustments page 15 Tighten the u bolt 16 Assemble the driveline shield 20 to the gearbox mount with the bolts 21 and washers 22 6 Install the bottom and top belt guards 24 and 25 to the mainframe using the bolt 26 washer 27 nut 33 stud bolts 28 and external tooth washers 29 7 Assemble the outer belt shield 32 to the stud bolts 28 and retain with wing nuts 30 and washers 31 8 Assemb
8. Table of Contents Disc Mowers DM35 Series S N253045 18830 309 502M Operator s Manual Read the Operator s manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life and the lives of others depend on it Copyright 2008 Printed 7 18 08 Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 1 Be Aware of Signal Words 4 1 Safety Labels 0c c cece ee eee eee 4 Introduction eicaR sre tet eke are sete eee 7 Application 0 0 0 eee 7 Using This Manual 000 eee 7 Terminology 23 2 4 48 44 4884 08 h4 0004046 64 7 Betton S a E ETE ea anon 7 Owner Assistance naana aaae 7 Serial Number Plate nnna naaa aaa 7 Further Assistance aaaaaaa aaan a an 7 Section 1 Assembly and Set Up 8 Tools Required saci iwi a RERA OARA 8 Assembly Preparation 0 0000 8 Cutter Bar and Gearbox Lubrication 8 Cuing UM soot ees etek ack bk ee hee ooh ok tok e 10 Support Stand 0 cece 10 Section 2 Operating 11 Attaching the Tractor 11 TRANSPOTING sical te 12 Operating Check List 0000 eae 12 Working Position 00000 0000 12 Mowing Instructions 000 13 Adverse F
9. ble the other end of the cylinder 16 to the cylinder bracket 13 and secure with pin 14 and hair pin cotter 15 5 Attach the shield 17 as shown using the brackets 19 and 22 Secure with bolts 18 washers 21 and nuts 20 6 Assemble the guide 23 to the cutting unit 4 with the bolt 24 washer 25 flat washer 27 and y lock nut 28 Place the spring 26 between the 17839 guide 23 and flat washer 27 Attach the guide rod Support Stand 40 to the guide 23 with the carriage bolts 41 Figure 1 4 washers 43 and lock nuts 42 Cutting Unit Figure 1 3 10 DM 35 Series S N253045 Disc Mowers 309 502M 7 18 08 Land Pride Section 2 Operating Table of Contents Attaching the Tractor 1 Back the tractor up to the disc mower so that the lower draft arms are aligned with the lower lift pins of the disc mower Connect 3 point upper link Connect to lower 3 point arms with proper attaching hardware See Figure 3 2 for proper tractor hook up 2 Raise the mower cutter bar off the ground slightly by actuating the hydraulic cylinder 3 Adjust the length of the tractor s two sway link arms to prevent swaying from side to side 4 Attach the chain to the top link of tractor making sure the PTO driveline is level 5 If necessary use the adjustment on the lower 3 point arms of the tractor to make sure that the mower is level 6 Raise the support leg and po
10. ble with 35 hp to 45 hp tractors equipped with live or independent PTO s The DM3506 has 6 discs and a 96 cutting width and the DM3507 has 7 discs a 112 cutting width Land Pride Disc Mowers will typically cut faster than traditional sickle bar mowers and are designed to deliver good cutting performance even in thick tangled and wet grass conditions Fire Ant hills and Gopher mounds that may tend to clog traditional Sickle bar designs will have far less impact on our Rotary Cutter Bar design Standard replaceable rock guards provide cutter bar protection in stony conditions and will greatly extend cutter bar life A standard break away latch will release allowing the cutter bar to swing back if an obstacle is hit Land Pride Disc Mowers are well suited for use in agricultural regions where humidity and moisture conditions are typically higher and the potential for crop entanglement and tough ground conditions are present See Features and Benefits Section 5 for additional information 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 o
11. bolts when the flat sides at the bolt flange are excessively worn or missing altogether 4 See Figure 5 2b Replace bolts when the diameter D of the bolt shoulder is less than 5 8 5 See Figure 5 2c Replace nuts when the height H of the nut less is than half of the original height of 5 16 6 Replace Belleville washers on breakaway if they are flattened 7 18 08 DM35 Series S N253045 Disc Mowers 309 502M 17 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Cutter Bar Timing Adjustment Removal of one or more disc shaft assemblies H Refer to Figure 5 3 1 i 2 1 Rotate the long axis of the discs adjacent to the as replaced shaft assembly 90 degrees to the long axis of the cutter bar 2 Locate the round reference punch mark on the underside of the gear Orient the reference mark parallel to the long axis of the cutter bar 90 degrees to Fastener Wear 15097 the axis of the adjacent discs Figure 5 2 Disc Assembly Wee Figure 5 3 18 DM35 Series S N253045 Disc Mowers 309 502M 7 18 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication NOTE The reference punch mark is round Ignore any rectangular marks 4 Apply sealant to the shaft assembly housing Attach the shaft assembly housing to the cutter bar maintaining parallel alignment of the reference mark and cutter bar Install the disc on the shaft
12. ch as necessary a n Attach machine so that A C A is approximately 4 La A h inches TDR Z SS x 10522 gt 7 Tractor Hook up Figure 3 2 7 18 08 DM35 Series S N253045 Disc Mowers 309 502M 11 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 2 Operating Transporting A CAUTION Operating Checklist When traveling on public roads at night or during the day use Y Check Reference accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operator s re a of other vehicles Comply with all federal state and local laws Safety Rules sagel f Operating Instructions This section IMPORTANT Always disengage the tractors PTO before raising the mower to transport position Check oil level in gearbox and cutter bar Page 17 Check that all plugs in gearbox have been Page 17 NOTE When raising the mower to the transport replaced properly position be sure that PTO shaft does not contact Be sure nuts and bolts are tight Page 24 tractor or mower F Be certain all guards and shields are in Operator s place Manual 1 Fold back the front curtain F acta OS se Lubricate mower as needed Refer to Page 17 2 Raise the cutter bar so it is in a vertical position Maintenance and Lubrication 3 Lock the transport arm into the bracket with pin Be sure all implement attaching points and Operator s 4 Make sure the support leg is in the high position See naraware Arg Sai e a na piace PEM Figure 3 1 Chec
13. ckage the crate and remove all contents carefully so that the seals on hydraulic components are not broken or pulled off NOTE Remove heavy components from crate with a hoist or block and tackle Raise the mainframe with a forklift hoist or block and tackle and place on pallets or blocks so itis elevated about 10 off the floor Your cutter bar will already be assembled It is necessary to check the direction of rotation of each cutter plate Figure 1 1 shows the proper cutter bar plate rotation If adjustments need to be made refer to Cutter Bar Timing Adjustment on page 18 Cutter Bar Plate Rotation Figure 1 1 It is also necessary to check whether the plate turning right has right cutter blades and the plate turning left has left cutter blades Cutter Bar and Gearbox Lubrication The cutter bar should arrive with oil already added After assembly you may want to check to make sure For instructions on how to do this see Lubrication in Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication on page 17 and Section 5 Specifications and Capacities on page 22 Before operating this unit add SAE 80 GL4 EP oil to gearbox For further instructions see Lubrication in Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication on page 17 and Section 5 Specifications and Capacities on page 22 Refer to Figure 1 2 1 Insert bushing 1 into mainframe 7 and slide over gearbox as shown 2 Insert the pivot plate
14. d when operating or when engine is running B1B 641C 818 641C Danger Rotating Blades TGC Vi DAN NEER THROWN OBJECT HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death Operate only with all guards installed and in good condition Stop operation if bystanders come within several 81 8 642C hundred feet 818 6420 Danger Thrown Object HIGH PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death e Relieve pressure on system before repairing or adjusting or disconnecting e Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for leaks Use wood or cardboard instead of hands e Keep all components in good repair fear 838 094C Warning High Pressure 7 18 08 DM35 Series S N253045 Disc Mowers 309 502M 5 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information To prevent serious injury or death e Read and understand Operator s manual before using Do not permit riders on the tractor or mower Never carry child on tractor seat Operate with guards installed and in good condition Operate only with tractor equipped with ROPS and seatbelts eep away from moving parts Stop engine set brake and wait for all moving parts to stop before dismounting Be sure lights and reflectors required by law are clean and in good working order before transporting Jo not allow children to operate mower ravel with SMV and lights that follow local codes Clean debris from m
15. e Very wet conditions Adjust compensating spring tension Adjust main frame height by shortening safety chain as necessary Too much cutter bar down pressure Insufficient tension on break away spring washers Adjust compensating spring tension Tighten break away spring 7 18 08 DM35 Series S N253045 Disc Mowers 309 502M 23 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 8 Appendix Torque Values Chart For Common Bolt Size Bolt Head Identification Bolt Head Identification 8 8 Inches Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Metric Class 5 8 Class 8 8 Class 10 9 in tip N m ftlb N m ftb Nem ftib mm x pitch 1 4 20 74 56 16 12 M5X0 8 1 4 28 85 13 10 18 14 M6X1 sie 18 15 11 24 17 3 25 mM8x1 25 17 sie 24 17 13 26 19 37 27 M8X1 38 16 27 20 59 44 M10 X 1 5 ae 24 31 22 47 35 67 49 M10 X 0 75 716 14 43 32 67 49 95 7o M12X1 75 58 716 20 49 36 75 55 105 78 M12X 1 5 1 2 13 66 49 145 105 M12 X 1 v2 20 75 55 115 85 165 120 M14 X2 145 105 gie 12 95 70 150 110 210 155 M14X 1 5 155 115 gie 18 105 79 165 120 235 170 M16 X 2 145 105 225 165 315 230 5 8 11 130 97 205 150 285 210 M16 X 1 5 5 8 18 150 110 325 240 M18 X 2 5 195 145 405 300 3 4 10 235 170 510 375 M1i8X15 220 165 485 355 3 4 16 260 190 570 420 M20X2 5 280 205 7 8 9 225 165 820
16. e cutter bar in horizontal operating position 7 Store the Disc Mower inside if possible for longer Disc Mower life 8 Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust Reference Cutter Bar Assembly Reference 10441 Figure 5 4 7 18 08 DM35 Series S N253045 Disc Mowers 309 502M 19 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Lubrication Lu brication 0 Multi purpose Multi purpose Multi purpose Intervals at which spray lube grease lube oil lube lubrication is required Legend d H Driveline Quantity Clean amp coat the inner tube of the driveline with a light film of grease and then reassemble H Driveline U Joints Type of Lubrication Grease X As Required Gearbox Check oil level in the gearbox by removing the vent plug and checking the dipstick If the level is below line on the dipstick add oil NOTE Do not overfill Mower should be level when checking oil Type of Lubrication SAE 80 GL4 EP gear lube Quantity fill until level with line on the dipstick 20 DM35 Series S N253045 Disc Mowers 309 502M 7 18 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication As Required Cutter Bar Check oil level in the cutter bar by removing the filler level plug With cutter bar in transport position use a 5 16 or 8mm allen wrench to re
17. eakaway latch repositions The factory setting of the latch is adapted to most working conditions Check the cutter bar for any damage before resuming operation If the cutter bar continues to break away after resetting the pressure of the spring assembly can be increased In all cases the length must not be less than 3 3 8 inch or safety disengagement cannot function The stack of spring washers should be compressed to 3 3 8 inch See Figure 3 5 Spring Washers 15092 Figure 3 5 7 18 08 DM35 Series S N253045 Disc Mowers 309 502M 13 Table of Contents Section 2 Operating Land Pride Operating Instructions By now you should have thoroughly read your Disc Mower Operator s Manual properly attached your Land Pride Disc Mower to your tractor and reviewed the Operating Checklist If you have not yet completed all of these functions please do so now Now that you re properly briefed and your disc mower is ready it s time to transport to the field For transport purposes your Disc Mower should be securely locked with the cutter bar in the upright or vertical position Make sure the support leg is in the high position A Slow Moving Vehicle sign should be in place and visible from the rear if you are using a public road or right of way Select a safe speed and transport to your cutting site in such manor that faster moving vehicles can pass you Safely Once you have safely arrived at your hay field pos
18. en they are worn excessively bent nicked deformed or out of balance NOTE Blade bolts should be tightened to 55 ft lb torque NOTE Always replace damaged blades Never straighten a bent blade Never replace one knife only per disc Always replace both of them to avoid creating an out of balance force A CAUTION Replace with Land Pride blades only Substitute blades may not meet specifications and may fail in a hazardous manner that could cause injury A CAUTION When changing blades always replace the blade bolt amp blade nut together at the same time Worn or damaged blade bolts or nuts could fail in a hazardous manner that could cause injury Blade Replacement 1 See Figure 5 1a New blades are 1 3 4 wide Blades should be replaced when they are worn to about 1 5 16 B wide at a distance of 3 8 from the disk The length A of the blade should be greater than 2 1 2 2 See Figure 5 1b Replace blades if the hole for the securing bolt has become oval 3 32 more than the diameter of the original hole 1 e CO O k Ly 1 gt 3 32 3 8 ee X a b Blade Wear 15093 Figure 5 1 Fastener Replacement NOTE Always replace blade bolts and nuts when they have been removed 5 times 1 Replace fasteners when a visible deformation is found 2 See Figure 5 2a Replace bolts when wear on the bolt head reaches the contact area of the blade 3 Replace
19. he location of your serial number plate Serial Number Plate Location Figure 1 Further Assistance Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new disc 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 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 Land Pride Service Department P O Box 5060 Salina KS 67402 5060 7 18 08 DM35 Series S N253045 Disc Mowers 309 502M 7 Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly and Set Up Land Pride Tools Required e Fork lift crane hoist or block and tackle e Impact wrench or socket and ratchet set metric e Rubber mallet Box end metric allen metric and crescent wrenches e Drift pins e Screwdriver e Safety shoes safety glasses and gloves A hard hat should be worn by anyone working under the crane Assembly Preparation Having all the parts and equipment readily at hand will speed up your assembly task and make the job as safe as possible Prepare the area where the unit is to be assembled mak ing sure the area is swept clean of all dust and contami nants Un pa
20. ield Conditions 13 Operating Instructions 000000e 14 Section 3 Adjustments 15 Leveling for Transport and Operation 15 Belt Tension Adjustment 15 Cutting Height 0 000s 16 Copyright 2008 All rights Reserved Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication 17 General Maintenance 000005 17 At the beginning of each season 17 Servicing Blades 00 020 cece 17 Blade Replacement 17 Fastener Replacement 17 Cutter Bar Timing Adjustment 18 Removal of one or more disc shaft assemblies 18 Assembly of entire cutting bar 19 Storage aa a EENEN 19 Lubrication anaana aaan 20 DU eel aerate sare tes a EAEE E T 20 Driveline U Joints 2 2 005 20 Gearbox cece 20 Cutler Bar cuuwy souew one one ose aoe 21 Frame Pivot Point 21 Hitch Pivot Point 0 21 Section 5 Specifications and Capacities 22 Section 7 Troubleshooting 23 Section 8 Appendix 55 24 Torque Values Chart For Common Bolt Size 24 WY ALT ATI eas yc a cn agus sgh ach or p eae Bre 25 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 omiss
21. ions 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 product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Printed in the United States of America DM35 Series S N253045 Disc Mowers 309 502M 7 18 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 Be Aware of Signal Words A signal word designates a degree or level of hazard seriousness The signal words are DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components that for functional purposes cannot be guarded 4 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 CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may re
22. ition your tractor on level ground Make sure that no one is within 20ft of the mower as your prepare to lower the cutter bar from transport to working position Lower the three point hitch to a point where the inboard end of the cutter bar is approximately 12 off of the ground Retract your lift cylinder and pull on the latch cord to release the transport or road latch mechanism Using your lift cylinder control lever slowly lower the cutter bar until the outer end touches the ground Adjust the three point hitch to working position where the driveline is horizontal with the ground and lock the three point hitch control lever in place Extend the lift cylinder until there is 1 of clearance over the reach arm Install the stroke control to the tarp frame cushion spring rod and re situate the tarp into proper position Your Disc mower is now in working position Controlling or setting your cutting height is accomplished by adjusting the top link on you three point hitch Extending or lengthening the top link will raise your cutting height while shortening the top link will lower the cutting height If you are cutting in an area you are not familiar with or believe there might be rocks or debris present you must raise the cutting height accordingly This will reduce the potential of personal injury and or damage to the machine Shut the mower down immediately if someone approaches in a vehicle or on foot If you do hit an object when you
23. justed less than 1 1 4 Minimum Cutting Height 15091 Cutting Height Figure 2 4 16 DM35 Series S N253045 Disc Mowers 309 502M 7 18 08 Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Table of Contents General Maintenance Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life of any farm implement With careful and systematic inspection you can avoid costly maintenance time and repair Ay DANGER Before servicing this machine turn off the tractor engine remove the ignition key and disconnect the PTO driveline Each new machine should be checked after the first 10 hours of work All screws and bolt torques should be routinely checked At the beginning of each season 1 Check and or change the oil lubricate or grease all points See Lubrication in this section 2 Check blade wear and condition of their fasteners see Servicing Blades page 17 3 Check wear on guards and curtain 4 Retention belts see Belt Tensioning Adjustment page 15 5 Check all screws and bolts to be sure they are tight Servicing Blades Cutting quality as well as safe operation depend on the regular inspection and care given to the knives Ay warnine To avoid personal injury when the blades and or carrier are being serviced always block the mower up to prevent it from falling Check blades for cracks and wear and blade bolts for tightness daily Blades should be replaced wh
24. k for Hydraulic Leaks Operator s 5 Approach the disc mower from the rear making sure Manual the Slow Moving Vehicle emblem is visible to oncoming traffic 6 Select a safe ground 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 7 When traveling over rough or hilly terrain shift tractor to a lower gear Operating Check List In addition to design and configuration of equipment hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training involved in their operation transport maintenance and storage of equipment Before beginning to cut the following inspection should be performed A DANGER To avoid injury or death from entanglement in rotating drivelines the drive gearbox shields must be in place and secure when operating Ay DANGER Do not operate mower without the curtain completely in place around the cutter bar Do no lean against or stand on the curtain Working Position Ay warnine Before lowering cutter bar make sure no one is within 20 feet of mower 1 Lower mower using the tractor lift 2 Retract cylinder and remove the pin from the ROAD lock position Fold the transport lock arm and pin free end to curtain support arm 12 DM35 Series S N253045 Disc Mowers 309 502M 7 18 08 Land Pride Section 2 Operating Table of Contents 3
25. le the hydraulic cylinder 39 on to the pin 42 that is in the top spring support bracket Retain with pin 40 8 DM35 Series S N253045 Disc Mowers 309 502M 7 18 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly and Set Up 17877 Main Frame Dealer Assembly 7 18 08 DM35 Series S N253045 Disc Mowers 309 502M 9 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Set Up Cutting Unit 7 Assemble the front tarp frame 29 and rear tarp frame 30 to the support frame 1 using bolts 31 Refer to Figure 1 3 and nuts 32 to secure 1 Install the support frame 1 to the gearbox using the 8 Assemble the shield 33 to the support frame 1 Polis Wie pan WASTES and support leg 5 using the carriage bolts 34 2 Assemble the support leg 5 to the support frame and nuts 35 to secure 1 using the bolts 6 and washers 7 Assemble the support leg 5 to the cutting unit 4 and secure Support Stand with bolt 8 and lock nut 9 Refer to Figure 1 4 3 Assemble the clevis 11 on the support frame lug Insert stand 1 into tube on the hitch as shown and and retain with pin 12 as shown Loosen nut on D secure with pin 2 and hair pin cotter 3 ring 10 that is at the end of the spring stretcher and LS install on the clevis 11 4 Install the cylinder bracket 13 on to the support frame 1 using the pin 14 and hair pin cotter 15 to secure Assem
26. move plug The plug is located between the first and second discs on DM3506 and between oe and third discs on DM3507 If the oil level is low add oil NOTE Do not overfill Mower should be level and cutter bar vertical when checking oil Be sure to let cutting bar set in vertical position for a few minutes before checking to allow time for oil to flow to the bottom of bar Type of Lubrication SAE 80 GL4 EP gear lube Quantity fill until level with in filler level plug hole Frame Pivot Point Type of Lubrication Grease SST TET lt Med f fid MN Mi CECE GEE j WAAC OP l NARAR Y A SA RAAN LEN Hitch Pivot Point Type of Lubrication Grease 7 18 08 DM35 Series S N253045 Disc Mowers 309 502M 21 Table of Contents Section 5 Specifications and Capacities Land Pride Number of Discs DM35 Series Disc Mowers DM3507 6 7 Cutting Width Transport Width 710 66 Recommended Tractor PTO HP PTO speed 44 540 RPM 49 540 RPM Disc speed Weight approximate 15000 FPM 1090 Ibs 15000FPM 1135 Ibs Gearbox Ratio Gearbox Oil capacity 2 062 1 48 pints 2 062 1 48 pints Cutter Bar Oil capacity 5 28 pints 6 97 pints 22 DM 35 Series S N253045 Disc Mowers 309 502M 7 18 08 Land Pride Section 7 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Problem Not cutting clean Streaking conditions
27. owing area Jo not operate in the raised position Support securely before working beneath unit Review safety instructions annually Si no lee ingles pida ayuda a alguien que si lo lea para que le traduzca las medidas de seguridad ais sie 818 558C Warning General Mower Safety NA ROTATING DISC e Keep hands feet and clothing away from moving parts e Turn off power fo service fold or transport Failure to heed can cause injury 838 095C Warning Rotating Disc ROWN OBJECTS eep covers guards and shields in place Replace worn or damaged parts e Do not operate near bystanders Failure to heed can couse injury 6 DM35 Series S N253045 Disc Mowers 309 502M 7 18 08 Land Pride Introduction Table of Contents Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners This Disc 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 Land Pride Disc Mowers are designed and built to cut hay grass and other cultivated forage crops on farms ranches set aside acres and vast right of ways They are adapted for 540 rpm three point hitch Category 2 offset mounting and are Quick Hitch adaptable They are compati
28. peed 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 oO A Use the following maximum speed tow load weight ratios as a guideline A 20 mph when weight is less than or equal to the weight of tractor A 10 mph when weight is double the weight of tractor A IMPORTANT Do not tow a load that is more than double the weight of tractor 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 26 Tractors With Cabs Tractors Equipped With ROPS A There should be sufficient clearance for the operator when mounted to a tractor with a cab or that is equipped with ROPS A The ROPS may need to be extended or flipped around to obtain sufficient clearance
29. perpendicular to the adjacent discs Assembly of entire cutting bar Refer to Figure 5 4 1 2 Carefully clean all parts to remove sealant dirt and metal contamination Set the gearbox onto the cover Set the shaft assemblies onto the cover Apply sealant to the underside of the shaft support housing and tighten the nuts Turn the cover over and set the idler gears C onto the inserts in the cover Align the punched reference mark on the first pinion B with the center line of the bar Rotate the second pinion until the punched reference is perpendicular to the first pinion 7 Alternate alignment of the reference marks down the bar 8 Place the idler gears D into the inserts Set the lower half of the cutter bar on the cover and seal the contact areas between the two halves Wait a few hours before applying the gear lubricant Storage At the end of the working season or when the mower will not be used for a long period it is good practice to clean off any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on the mower and any of the moving parts 1 Clean the Disc Mower as necessary 2 Check the blades and blade fasteners for wear and replace if necessary see Servicing Blades Page 17 3 Inspect the mower for loose damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace as needed 4 Lubricate as noted in Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication on page 17 5 Release tension on drive belts 6 Stor
30. pment installed during repair require saf ety c Peel backing from label Press firmly onto the surface labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified a i by Land Pride When ordering new components make sure Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card GUARD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE GUARD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE 818 540C A D A N G E R Danger Guard Missing Al e gt Lal ROTATING DRIVELINE CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP AWAY DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT e All driveline guards tractor and equipment shields in place Drivelines securely attached at both Drele guard t turn freel 818 552C m eae Danger PTO Driveline 4 DM35 Series S N253045 Disc Mowers 309 502M 7 18 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 2 CRUSHING HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death e Use transport lock when machine is in transport position e Stand clear when cutter bar is being raised or lowered e Keep a safe distance when cutter bar is in raised position Keep others away 818 626 818 626C Danger Crushing Hazard UMM ADANI Ye ROTATING BLADES KEEP To prevent serious injury or death from rotating blade contact Never ollow riders especially children on tractor Do not operate with bystanders in mowing area Operate only with shield quards in place Do not place hands or feet under shiel
31. r Parts Manual contact your authorized dealer Manuals can also be downloaded free of charge from our website at www landpride com or printed from the Land Pride Service amp Support Center by your dealer 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 time 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 disc mower The parts on your disc mower have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts Therefore should your disc mower require replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer Serial Number Plate For prompt service always use the serial number and mod el number when ordering parts from your Land Pride deal er Be sure to include your serial and model numbers in correspondence also Refer to Figure 1 for t
32. re operation Refer to the Safety Label section read all instructions noted on them A Operator should be familiar with all functions of the unit A Operate implement from the driver s seat only A Do not leave tractor or implement unattended with engine running 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 Turning tractor too tight may cause implement to ride up on wheels This could result in injury or equipment damage 7 18 08 DM35 Series S N253045 Disc Mowers 309 502M 3 Table of Contents Important Safety Information Land Pride Safety Labels Your Mower comes equipped with all safety labels in place They were designed to help you safely operate your implement the correct safety labels are included in the request To order new labels go to your Land Pride dealer Refer to this section for proper label placement To install new labels 1 Read and follow label directions a Clean the area the label is to be placed 2 Keep all safety labels clean and legible b Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to 3 Replace all damaged or missing labels be placed 4 Some new equi
33. se crops Do not lower tractor rpm Adverse Field Conditions A DANGER Do not use machine in rocky or stony conditions Extra care and precaution should be taken in rough or debris ridden fields The following adjustments should be made to the mower in these conditions to minimize the possibility of foreign objects being deflected by the cutting blades 1 Tilt the angle of the cutter bar back towards the horizontal position by lengthening top link to raise the cutting height of the knives 2 Reduce the forward speed 3 Make sure the cutting blades can pivot if an obstruction is hit IMPORTANT If an obstruction is hit idle engine disengage PTO shut off tractor remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop Inspect the entire mower and repair any damage before resuming operation A CAUTION Do not disengage PTO when engine is at full PTO rpm Always idle engine before disengaging PTO IMPORTANT ToSafety Break Away avoid personal injury pick up all rocks and other debris before mowing Never assume an area is clear so enter a new area carefully Cut material higher the first time to allow the mower to clear unseen objects The break away latch allows the cutter bar to swing back if an obstruction is hit If the latch releases stop the tractor immediately idle engine and disengage the PTO To reset the cutter bar back the mower slowly and carefully until br
34. sition it in the high position 15152 Support Stand in Transport amp Operation Figure 3 1 7 With the disc mower attached to the tractor connect the PTO by twisting the collar on the end of the driveline while sliding on to the PTO shaft Release collar and move yoke back and forth to make sure it is locked in place Ay warnine Be sure the driveline is properly connected A loose yoke could slip and cause personal injury or damage to the mower For Category II attachment line up lower draft arms of tractor Attach to pins and retain with clip pins Position top hitch i as necessary Be sure Cat roll pin is installed thoroughly For Category II Offset attachment remove the roll pin and slide l the left bottom pin g a Reinstall roll pin Line Cat ma Offset up lower draft arms of tractor Attach to pins and retain with clip pins Position top hitch as necessary o For Quick Hitch Adapters slide l adapter bushings over Quick Hitch Offset pins For Offset Quick Hitch remove roll pins and slide the left Hi bottom pin and rotate the right pin Reinstall roll pins Line up lower draft arms of tractor Attach to pins and e _ a e ja A A gS Sr retain with clip pins Quick Hitch Adapters Position top hit
35. ss starting in the center of the field If you do experience cutting problems refer to the Trouble Shooting section of your Operator s Manual for corrective action When your done mowing for the day and need to transport the mower to your storage site simply reverse the process you used to take the mower out of transport mode When you are done mowing for the season clean and lubricate your mower replace warn or missing parts release tension on the belts and store the unit with the cutter bar in the horizontal working position You will get longer service life out of your mower by storing it inside and repainting scratched or rusted components With a little practice and experience you should become very good at operating your Land Pride Disc Mower 14 DM35 Series S N253045 Disc Mowers 309 502M 7 18 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3 Adjustments A DANGER Before making any adjustments to this machine disengage Always retighten or check belt after 4 8 hours of operation PTO shut off tractor remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop Disconnect the PTO driveline Refer to Figure 2 2 Check tightness of the belt regularly especially when working the first few hours R 1 Loosen u bolt 1 Leveling for Transport and Operation 2 The elevating arm and retaining arm need to be adjusted together See Figure 2 1 Belt Tension Adjustment a Belt must be properly tensioned at
36. sult in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices Keep Riders Off Machinery A Riders obstruct the operator s view they could be struck by 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 DM35 Series S N253045 Disc Mowers 309 502M 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 kA aN VP ONYT _ _ el i Le ZINN ZINN Transport Machinery Safely A Comply with state and local laws A Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph DO NOT EXCEED Never travel at a s
37. y 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 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 an
38. y kind whatsoever expressed 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 7 18 08 DM35 Series S N253045 Disc Mowers 309 502M 25 Corporate Office RO Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com

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