Land Pride AFM4016 Operator's Manual

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All Flex Grooming Mowers
AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016
22380
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315-160M
Operator's Manual
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7/28/06

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  • Page 1 All Flex Grooming Mowers AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 22380 Table of Contents 315-160M 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! ©...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Copyright 2006 All rights Reserved Land Pride provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Land Pride assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Land Pride reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    For Your Protection Thoroughly read and understand the “Safety Label” section, read all instructions noted on them. AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M 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.
  • Page 4 Allow only enough slack in the chain to permit turning. Do not use safety chain for towing. AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M Table of Contents Transport Machinery Safely Comply with state and local laws.
  • Page 5 Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator. Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery. AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury.
  • Page 6: Safety Labels

    Land Pride. When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the request. To AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M Table of Contents order new labels go to your Land Pride dealer.
  • Page 7 Land Pride Important Safety Information 12596 13653 7/28/06 Table of Contents 22282 22281 AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M 818-130C Caution 540 RPM 818-187C Danger Shield Missing 818-229C Amber Reflector 818-230C Red Reflector...
  • Page 8 Important Safety Information 12596 Model 4011 13649 Models 4014 & 4016 12596 Model 4011 AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M Table of Contents 818-337C Warning Max Trans Speed 818-337C Warning Max Trans Speed 13731 818-351C Caution Lock For Transport...
  • Page 9 13649 Models 4014 & 4016 12596 7/28/06 Table of Contents 818-351C Caution Lock For Transport 818-353C Caution Unlock To Unfold 22281 22281 AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M 818-556C Danger Thrown Object Hazard 818-555C Danger Rotating Blade...
  • Page 10 Important Safety Information 14932 Model 4011 AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M Table of Contents 13731 13731 Land Pride 818-558C Warning Serious Injury 818-561C Danger Raised Wing 818-456C Caution V-Belt Installation 7/28/06...
  • Page 11 Important Safety Information 14931 Model 4011 Models 4014 & 4016 1493 Models 4014 & 4016 14934 7/28/06 Table of Contents AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M 818-293C Caution V-Belt Installation 818-514C Caution V-Belt Installation 818-513C Caution V-Belt Installation...
  • Page 12 Important Safety Information AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M Table of Contents ROTATING DRIVELINE 13314 KEEP AWAY! 13314 Land Pride 818-552C Danger Entanglement 818-540C Danger Guard Missing 7/28/06...
  • Page 13: Introduction

    Land Pride Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners. This AFM40 All-Flex Grooming 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.
  • Page 14 3. For further assistance write to: Land Pride Service Department 1525 East North Street P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Ks. 67402-5060 E-mail address lpservicedept@landpride.com AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M Table of Contents Land Pride 7/28/06...
  • Page 15: Section 1: Assembly And Set-Up

    540 rpm rear PTO. Hydraulic Plumbing This mower is equipped with double acting cylinders for folding, refer to Figure 1-1. Transport fold Hydraulic Plumbing Figure 1-1 AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M 13658...
  • Page 16: Pto To Drawbar Set-Up

    Store the jack on the storage tube located on top of the divider gear box. AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M Table of Contents 8. Attach the safety chain on the frame tongue to the tractor.
  • Page 17: Bleeding The Fold Hydraulics

    Repin all of the rod end clevises. Slowly cycle all decks to transport position checking to make sure the hydraulic hoses are not pinched in the process. 7/28/06 Table of Contents AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M...
  • Page 18: Section 2: Operating Instructions

    CAUTION! Always disengage tractor PTO before transporting mower to avoid injury from thrown objects or blade contact. AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M Table of Contents WARNING! 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.
  • Page 19: Constant Velocity Driveline Angle

    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. AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M Reference Page 1 Page 23 Page 14...
  • Page 20: Operating Instructions

    Hold locks in this position until all 3 mower decks have unfolded enough to allow the lock lugs to become fully disengaged. AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M Table of Contents • Extend all 3 cylinders to their maximum stroke for maximum field float of mower decks.
  • Page 21 Stop on level ground. • Set the park brake. • Turn off the engine and remove the key. • Stay on the tractor until the mower blades have come to a complete stop. AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M...
  • Page 22: Section 3: Adjustments

    Approximately 1” for Model 4011 Approximately 3/4” for Models 4014 & 4016 Minimum Cutting Height Set-up AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M Table of Contents so the main frame is level to the ground. Tire pressure will affect mowing height. Be sure all tires have the proper pressure as listed in the Tire Inflation Chart under the “Appendix”...
  • Page 23: Belt Tension

    Jack Mount 19034 IMPORTANT: Belt tension should be checked on new belts after approximately 20 hours of operation. AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M 12732 Model 4011 Shown 13663 Models 4014 & 4016 Shown Belt Tension...
  • Page 24: Section 4: Accessories

    Hillsides and uneven terrain are ideal for its use. See you local Land Pride Dealer for the ball swivel hitch accessory. Ball Swivel Hitch...
  • Page 25: Section 5: Maintenance And Lubrication

    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. Blade Placement Figure 4-1 AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M...
  • Page 26: Blade Removal And Installation

    Top View of Center and Right Deck Belt Drive Models 4011 Shown Blade Placement Figure 4-2 AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M Table of Contents 3. Remove the center blade bolt (#4) and Washer (#5) from the bottom only of the blade to be replaced.
  • Page 27: Blade Sharpening

    19046 Blade Balancing Blade Options: • Low Lift Blades - For use in sandy soils • Mulching Blades - For leaf mulching AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M Figure 4-6 HORIZONTAL NAIL OR SHAFT Figure 4-7...
  • Page 28: V-Belt Installation

    Figure 4-8 AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M Table of Contents 3. Replace old belt with a new Land Pride belt making sure the new belt is positioned correctly in all the pulley grooves. 4. Engage belt tensioning latch by turning the release nut with a 3/4"...
  • Page 29: Driveline Protection

    6. The clutch 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. 22171 AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M...
  • Page 30: Clutch Assembly

    Make certain stop flange (#3) is replaced with its flanges down as shown. 5. Fully tighten all 8 Alan head socket bolts (#2). AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M Table of Contents Clutch Assembly Land Pride...
  • Page 31: Clutches With 4-Tightening Nuts

    Step 5 Insert greased balls. Step 6 Install bottom backup ring, compression spring, lock collar, and top backup ring. Step 7 Install snap ring. 10449 AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M...
  • Page 32: Storage

    Pride dealer. Order Land Pride part #821-011C for Buckskin or 821-002C for Black. Store mower in a clean, dry place. AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M 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...
  • Page 33: Lubrication Points

    Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = See drawing Driveline Shafts Models 4014 & 4016 Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = See drawing AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M Intervals in hours at which lubrication is required Hours Hours...
  • Page 34: Inner Tube Of Driveline

    Inner Tube 12729 12727 22282 12727 AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M Table of Contents 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.
  • Page 35: Wheel Bushings (Transport Hubs)

    Type of Lubrication: Wheel Bearing Grease Quantity = As required Wheel Bushings (Transport Hubs) Model 4016 Type of Lubrication: Wheel Bearing Grease Quantity = As required 22282 AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M Hours Seasonally Seasonally Seasonally...
  • Page 36: Bearing In Blade Spindle Hubs

    Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication Center Deck Wing Decks 17125 16620 AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M Table of Contents Bearing in Blade Spindle Hubs Models 4011 Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required Bearing in Blade Spindle Hubs Models 4014 &...
  • Page 37: Way Gear Box

    Reinstall plugs and retighten. Do not overfill! Should your gearbox require service, take it to your LAND PRIDE dealer. IMPORTANT: Mower should be level when checking oil in gearbox! AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M Required Required...
  • Page 38: Section 6: Specifications & Capacities

    Deck Overlap 6 3/16” Deck Thickness 10 ga. Anti-Scalp Roller Front Center and Outside Deck Corners AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M Table of Contents Description Blade Drive Belt 1 B-Section Drive Belt Tension Spring Loaded Idler with Overcenter...
  • Page 39 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 6: Specifications & Capacities Model 4011 12701 Model 4011 Specification Drawing 7/28/06 AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M...
  • Page 40 Deck Size & Quantity 3 each / 60” Deck Overlap 6” Deck Thickness 3/16” Anti-Scalp Roller Front Center and Outside Deck Corners AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M Table of Contents AFM4014 Series Description Blade Drive Belt 1 B-Section...
  • Page 41 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 6: Specifications & Capacities Model 4014 14044 Model 4014 Specification Drawing 7/28/06 AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M...
  • Page 42 Deck Size & Quantity 3 each / 72” Deck Overlap 8” Deck Thickness 3/16” Anti-Scalp Roller Front Center and Outside Deck Corners AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M Table of Contents AFM4016 Series Description Blade Drive Belt 1 B-Section...
  • Page 43 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 6: Specifications & Capacities Model 4016 Model 4016 Specification Drawing 13665 7/28/06 AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M...
  • Page 44: Section 7: Features & Benefits

    Easily release belt tension for changing belt or for winter storage. Easy to grease blade spindles No guards to remove for routine greasing of blade spindles. AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M Table of Contents Benefits Land Pride...
  • Page 45 S/N 368188- one year on all gearbox components. S/N 368188+ 5 years on gearbox housing, gears and shafts, 3 years on bearings and seals in gearbox. 7/28/06 Table of Contents Benefits AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M...
  • Page 46: Section 8: Troubleshooting

    Sheaves damaged or out of alignment Drive belt damaged Inadequate clearance between belt guard shields & belt AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M Table of Contents Solution Drain to level fill hole Replace seals Clean off wrapped material and check seal areas daily Avoid hitting solid objects Shorten driveline profiles...
  • Page 47 Raise cutting height of the mower and cut the grass twice. Shift to a lower gear. Use a tractor with more horsepower Change to lower lift blades if they will cut the grass satisfactorily AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M...
  • Page 48: Section 9: Appendix

    Model 4011 Tire Size 18 x 9.50 -8 x 4-Ply 4 x 11 x 5 2-Ply 4 x 11 x 5 4-Ply AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M Table of Contents Bolt Size (Metric) Grade 8 mm x M 5 X 0.8...
  • Page 49: Warranty

    Belts, Blades & Friction Discs in Slip-Clutches: Considered wear items. Tires: 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.
  • Page 50 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...

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