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Land Pride AFM3011 Operator's Manual
Land Pride AFM3011 Operator's Manual

Land Pride AFM3011 Operator's Manual

All-flex grooming mower

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All-Flex Grooming Mower
AFM3011
72271
Table of Contents
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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!
Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied
with standard unit.
For an Operator's Manual and Decal Kit in French
Language, please see your Land Pride dealer.
315-783M
Operator's Manual
Printed 3/21/19

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  • Page 1 Your life and the lives of others depend on it! Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit. For an Operator’s Manual and Decal Kit in French Language, please see your Land Pride dealer. Printed 3/21/19...
  • Page 2: Machine Identification

    Model Number Serial Number Machine Height Machine Length Machine Width Machine Weight Delivery Date First Operation Accessories Dealer Contact Information Name: Street: City/State: Telephone: Email: California Proposition 65 WARNING: Cancer and reproductive harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M 3/21/19...
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 Download the appropriate App on your Refer to Parts Manual QR smart phone, open the App, point your Locator on this page for phone on the QR code and take a picture. detailed instructions. AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M 3/21/19...
  • Page 5  Important Safety Information 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 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol Careful operation is you best The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a insurance against an accident.
  • Page 6  Replace parts on this implement  When inflating tires, use a clip-on the job that are in good condition. with genuine Land Pride parts only. chuck and extension hose long  Lower implement to the ground and Do not alter this implement in a way...
  • Page 7: Use Safety Lights And Devices

    Use Safety Use Seat Belt and ROPS Keep Riders Off Lights and Devices Machinery  Land Pride recommends the use of a CAB or roll-over-protective-  Slow moving tractors, and  Never carry riders or use tractor structures (ROPS) and seat belt self-propelled equipment can to lift or transport individuals.
  • Page 8 Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Avoid Silica Dust have beards/mustaches which Handle interfere with the respirator seal to Chemicals Properly  There are guidelines which should the face.
  • Page 9 Important Safety Information This page left blank intentionally. 3/21/19...
  • Page 10 Peel backing from label and press label firmly onto the all damaged or missing labels. Order new labels from your surface. nearest Land Pride dealer. To find your nearest dealer, Squeeze out air bubbles with edge of a credit card or visit our dealer locator at www.landpride.com.
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 72274 818-019C Warning: Negative Tongue Weight Hazard (1 Place) 72274 818-337C Warning: Excessive Speed Hazard (1 Place) 72274 838-293C Warning: Read Operator’s Manual (1 Place) 3/21/19 AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 72274 818-561C Danger: Raised Wing Hazard (2 Places) 72274 818-565C Important: U-Joint Timing Instructions (1 Place) 72274 818-130C Caution: 540 rpm Power Take-Off Speed (1 Place) AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M 3/21/19...
  • Page 13 Important Safety Information 72274 818-353C Caution: Disengage Transport Locks (1 Place) 72274 818-552C Danger: Rotating Driveline Hazard (1 Place) 72384 818-798C Warning: Pinch Point Hazard (1 Place) Location: On Backside of Hydraulic Lift Option. 3/21/19 AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M...
  • Page 14 Warning: Pinch point or Crushing Hazard (3 Places) Location: On Back of All Three Decks Right-Hand Deck Shown 72279 818-555C Danger: Rotating Blade - Keep Away (3 Places) Location: On Back of All Three Decks Right-Hand Deck Shown AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M 3/21/19...
  • Page 15 838-270C Caution: V-Belt Installation (1 Place) Location: Left-Hand Deck (Beneath Belt Guard) Left-Hand Deck Shown 72279 818-543C Danger: Guard Missing Hazard (6 Places) Location: Beneath Belt Guards on All Three Decks Left-Hand Deck Shown AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M 3/21/19...
  • Page 16 2" x 9" Red Reflector (4 places) Locations: Rear Gauge Wheel Cross Bar on the right-hand deck. Rear Gauge Wheel Cross Bar on the left-hand deck. Light mounting brackets on the rear deck. Decks Shown Folded for Transport AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M 3/21/19...
  • Page 17 Important Safety Information 13314 818-552C Danger: Rotating Driveline Hazard (5 Places) Location: On the Outside Shield of all Drivelines. 13314 818-540C Danger: Guard Missing Hazard (5 Places) Location: On the Outside Profile of all Drivelines 3/21/19 AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M...
  • Page 18 Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new Owner Assistance product owners. This All-Flex Grooming Mower has been The dealer should complete the Online Warranty designed with care and built by skilled workers using Registration at the time of purchase.
  • Page 19 Read and understand the Operator’s Manual. Go through the “Pre-Assembly Checklist” on this page. To speed up the assembly task and make the job safer, have all needed parts and equipment readily at hand. 3/21/19 AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M...
  • Page 20 2. Adjust park jack (#1) down until all weight is resting on the support stand (#27). 3. Remove existing nuts (#3), lock washers (#4), bolts (#2) and driveline pivot bracket (#11). Keep removed hardware and bracket for reuse. AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M 3/21/19...
  • Page 21 (#27). Remove support stand from under transport frame (#7). 11. On the backside of flange bearing (#18) is a locking collar (#21). Turn locking collar counterclockwise to remove locking collar from the bearing. 3/21/19 AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M...
  • Page 22 8. Retract park jack (#1) until weight of mower is fully position or with engine speed above idle. Doing so will removed from the park jack. Remove park jack and damage power train components. store on storage tube (#14). AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M 3/21/19...
  • Page 23 Add cable ties (#13) shown in Figure 1-5 to wire Remove and dispose wire. harness (#1, #2, & #4) and hydraulic hoses (#9) as needed to secure them in place. 3/21/19 AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M...
  • Page 24 “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” on page 16. 13. Remove and discard bolts (#7) from the remaining eight gauge wheels and replace with remaining linchpins (#5). Insert linchpins from the front and flip clasp shut over spindles (#1) towards the back. AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M 3/21/19...
  • Page 25 With mower decks lowered onto the ground, remove connecting pins (#1) from rod end of the 2 wing cylinders (#2) and rear deck cylinder (#3). 3/21/19 AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M...
  • Page 26 Because of this, you may not end up this page to determine what cutting height with an equal number of spacers on all gauge (dimension B) the mower decks are currently set. wheels. AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M 3/21/19...
  • Page 27 Repeat steps b-d above on the left-hand side of the rear deck. 20. Restart tractor and raise decks up until they are secured with the transport locks. Adding & Removing C-Spacers Figure 2-3 3/21/19 AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M...
  • Page 28 (#3). c. Tighten nut (#5) until force at arrow “A” is correct. Nut (#6) may need to be loosening to reach this force. d. Once the correct force is reached, tighten nut (#6). AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M 3/21/19...
  • Page 29 They should have slight slack and not be tight. b. They should not be too slack or cables (#5) will not be able to pull transport locks (#1) out of locking lugs (#2). 3/21/19 AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M...
  • Page 30 Always disengage tractor PTO before raising mower decks to transport position to avoid power train damage, injury from thrown objects, or blade contact. • Always follow “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” provided in this manual before dismounting the tractor. AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M 3/21/19...
  • Page 31 It is not properly designed or Hazard” on page 3. Replace damaged and worn guarded for this use. hoses with genuine Land Pride parts. • Do not use implement to lift objects; to pull objects such as 8.
  • Page 32 (#2) start to extend and unfold the decks. 3. Continue to extend cylinders (#2) to their maximum stroke length. This will allow maximum flexibility of the decks as they float over the terrain. Hydraulic Transport Locks Figure 3-3 AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M 3/21/19...
  • Page 33 2. If needed, a slow moving vehicle sign can be • purchased from your nearest Land Pride dealer. Operate only power machines equipped with a certified Refer to “Slow Moving Vehicle Sign (Accessory)” Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and seat belt. Keep on page 33.
  • Page 34 Secure hitch pin keeper (#5). Refer to Figure 3-4 on page 29: 17. Remove slow moving vehicle sign (#1) from mounting bracket (#2). 18. Reinsert slow moving vehicle sign in mounting bracket on the back of the tractor. AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M 3/21/19...
  • Page 35 Operator’s Manual, completed the Operator’s Checklist, only in areas you are familiar with and are free of foreign set-up the unit properly and attached your Land Pride objects. In the event you do strike an object, stop mower All-Flex Grooming Mower to your tractor.
  • Page 36 (#12), hitch spacer (#8), ball swivel (#13), and lower clevis plate (#14). 9. Secure bolt (#6) with washer (#9) and nylock nut (#10). Draw nylock nut up snug, do not torque tight. 10. Continue with steps 8-9 on page 18. AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M 3/21/19...
  • Page 37 4. Deck unlock cable springs (#5) replace the pull ropes and attach to the deck lock-up latches where the pull ropes were attached. 5. Decal (#6) attaches to the existing front pivot plate (#2) facing rearward. 3/21/19 AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M...
  • Page 38 The appearance of the finish cut may vary between low Part No. Description lift and high lift blades. See your Land Pride dealer for Low Lift Blade Kit for 1 unit (9 blades) blade availability. 315-172A...
  • Page 39 5. Replace worn, damaged or illegible safety labels by broken, or cracked wheel rims. obtaining new labels from your Land Pride dealer. See 2. Inflate air-filled tires to the proper pressure. Refer to Information about “Safety Labels” on page 6.
  • Page 40 Refer to Figure 5-4 on page 37: decks are left-hand threads. 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. AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M 3/21/19...
  • Page 41 The blade is properly balanced when neither end drops. Balance of a blade is generally maintained by removing an 19327 equal amount of material from each end of the blade. Blade Sharpening Figure 5-4 3/21/19 AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M...
  • Page 42 Always remove the implement from 17. Install all belt covers and secure in place with existing use until the damaged driveline can be repaired or replaced. hardware. AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M 3/21/19...
  • Page 43 Avoid shear bolt failure by engaging the power take-off 4. Lubricate as noted in “Lubrication Points” on page slowly at low engine rpm. See your Land Pride dealer when replacing shear bolts. Using a higher grade shear 5. A light coat of oil or grease may be applied to the...
  • Page 44 72325 Hours Jack Shaft Driveline Zerk: 1 place Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = 4-6 pumps 72318 Hours Three Deck Drivelines Zerks: 2 places Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = 4-6 pumps AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M 3/21/19...
  • Page 45 Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = 2-3 pumps 2-3 Pumps 72318 1 Pump Hours All Deck Drivelines - Shear Bolt Zerk Zerk: 1 place Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = 1 pump 3/21/19 AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M...
  • Page 46 Oil expands when hot, therefore, always check oil level when cold. Take your gearbox to a Land Pride dealer if it requires service. Unscrew oil fill plug. Insert a rod or stick to check oil level.
  • Page 47 Gauge Wheel Spindle Bushings Zerks: 6 places Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity: As required Hours 72314 Hours Gauge Wheel Axle Roller Bearing Zerks: 10 places Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity: As required 3/21/19 AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M...
  • Page 48 Deck Lift Arm Pivot Bushings Zerks: 4 places Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 72313 Hours Floating Link Pivot Pin Zerks: 2 places Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M 3/21/19...
  • Page 49 Rear Deck Carrier Rods Location: 2 rods Type of Lubrication: Spray Lubricant Quantity = As required 72326 Repack Hours Annually Transport Wheel Bearings Zerks: 2 places Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 3/21/19 AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M...
  • Page 50 @ 4 mph = 5.37 acres per hour (6.4 km/h = 2.2 hectares per hour) @ 6 mph = 8.10 acres per hour (9.7 km/h = 3.3 hectares per hour) Signal lights Incandescent bulb 7 pin connector SAE J560 pin configuration AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M 3/21/19...
  • Page 51 Table of Contents Section 6: Specifications & Capacities 5'-7" (1.7m) 6'-4" (1.93m) 4'-6" 11'-2" (3.4m) (1.36m) 72324 11'-4" (3.45m) 12'-7" (3.84m) 11'-0" (3.35m) 11'-3" (3.42m) 72323 3/21/19 AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M...
  • Page 52 Three year limited gearbox warranty. Gearbox warranty Demonstrates our confidence in the gearbox’s quality and lasting performance. Sealed for life blade spindle bearings No blade spindles to grease means no guards to remove to grease blade spindles. AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M 3/21/19...
  • Page 53 Others available thru parts dept. High Lift - Greatest suction for lifting grass before cutting. Can take higher horsepower in tall dense grass. Not recommended in sandy soils. Mulching - Perfect for leaf mulching. 3/21/19 AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M...
  • Page 54 & sheaves. Plugged grooming mower Unplug and clean mower deck. Debris in sheave Remove belt guard shields and clean sheaves. Belt slipping Low belt spring tension Tighten spring take-up bolt. Worn belt Replace belt. AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M 3/21/19...
  • Page 55 Shorten wire ropes. See “Optional Hydraulic Transport Locks” on page 25. locks won’t release properly Optional hydraulic transport Wire ropes too short Lengthen wire ropes. see “Optional Hydraulic Transport Locks” on page 25. locks won’t seat in locking lugs properly 3/21/19 AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M...
  • Page 56 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 Torque bolt to 75 ft-lbs (102 Nm) Tire Inflation Chart Tire Size Inflation 18 x 9.50 -8 x 4-Ply 24 psi (165 kPa) AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M 3/21/19...
  • Page 57 This Warranty is limited to the repair or 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.
  • Page 58 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...