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Land Pride AFM4211 Operator's Manual

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All Flex Grooming Mower
AFM4211
19628
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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.
© Copyright 2011
315-507M
Operator's Manual
4/12/11
Printed

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  • Page 1 All Flex Grooming Mower AFM4211 19628 Table of Contents 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 3: Safety At All Times

    For Your Protection Thoroughly read and understand the “Safety Label” section, read all instructions noted on them. AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M 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. AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M Table of Contents Transport Machinery Safely Comply with state and local laws. Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph.
  • Page 5 Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator. Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery. AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury.

  • Page 6: Safety Labels

    Read and follow their directions. Keep all safety labels clean and legible. Replace all damaged or missing labels. To order new labels go to your nearest Land Pride dealer or visit our dealer locator at landpride.com. Some new equipment installed during repair requires...
  • Page 7 Land Pride Important Safety Information 26884 26884 4/12/11 Table of Contents 818-565C 26884 Important: U-Joint Timing Instructions 818-560C 26884 Notice: Manual Info. AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M 818-019C Warning: Negative Tongue Weight 818-561C Danger: Raised Wing...
  • Page 8 Important Safety Information AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M Table of Contents 26884 26884 818-351C Caution: Lock For Transport 26884 818-353C 26884 Caution: Unlock To Unfold 818-337C Warning: Max Trans Speed 818-130C Caution: 540 RPM 4/12/11...
  • Page 9 Location: (3-Places) On Back of All Three Decks 818-045C 19609 Warning: Pinch point or Crushing Hazard Location: (3-Places) On Back of All Three Decks 19609 818-555C Danger: Rotating Blade Location: (3-Places) On Back of All Three Decks AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M 818-552C Danger: Entanglement...
  • Page 10 Important Safety Information AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M Table of Contents 818-003C 19608 Slow Moving Vehicle Label Location: On Back of Center Deck Only 838-345C 19609 Caution: V-Belt Installation Right Hand & Center Deck (Beneath Belt Guard) 838-270C Caution: V-Belt Installation:...
  • Page 11 Table of Contents 30262 818-229C Amber Reflector: (Right Hand Shown Left Hand Opposite) 19609 818-230C Red Reflector: (Right Hand Shown Left Hand Opposite) 19609 818-230C Red Reflector: (Center Deck) 19609 AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M 0818-187C Danger: Shield Missing...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents Important Safety Information

    Table of Contents Important Safety Information ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 818-552C 13314 Danger: Entanglement 818-540C 13314 Danger: Guard Missing AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M 4/12/11...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Land Pride Introduction Introduction 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.

  • Page 14: Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up

    PTO shaft (“B” dimension) must be maintained. IMPORTANT: PTO damage may occur if distances “A” and “B” are not properly maintained. 14918 AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M Table of Contents Tractor Hook-up DANGER Crushing Hazard between tractor and implement. Do not allow anyone to stand between the tractor and implement while backing-up to an implement.

  • Page 15: Main Driveline Installation

    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. 23557 AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M...

  • Page 16: Hydraulic Hook-Up

    (#2, 3 & 4) and sizes above and below the spindle support tube while inserting the gauge wheel spindle into the spindle support tubes. AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M Table of Contents Hydraulic Hook-up Leave Slow Moving Vehicle Sign angled.

  • Page 17: Bleeding Hydraulics

    7. Slowly cycle all decks to transport position while checking to make sure hydraulic hoses are not pinched in the process. Transport Fold Hydraulic Plumbing Figure 1-8 AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M 13658...

  • Page 18: Section 2: Operating Instructions

    On mowers equipped without slip clutches the deck drivelines (3 each) must be in time to avoid driveline damage when folding - unfolding U-Joint Timing Figure 2-1 AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M Table of Contents Transporting 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. AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M Operating Checklist Check Referenc Page 1 Page 23...

  • Page 20: Operating Instructions

    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. AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M Table of Contents 1. After attaching the tractor to the mower, carefully check all hoses and wires to be sure they will not contact the PTO driveline.

  • Page 21: General 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.

  • Page 22: Section 3: Adjustments

    C-Spacers Approximately 3/4” Minimum Cutting Height Set-up No Spacers Located Below Wheel Spindle Tube AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M Table of Contents Refer to Figure 3-1: 1. Lower mower decks fully down on a flat level surface. 2. Make measurement (A) (top of deck to ground) on all three decks.

  • Page 23: Belt Tension

    1/2 SPAN Jack Mount 19034 IMPORTANT: Belt tension should be checked on new belts after approximately 20 hours of operation. AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M 17362 Belt Tension Figure 3-4...

  • 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 & Lubrication

    Always maintain proper air pressure in the tires. Refer to "Tire Inflation Chart" on page 37. • 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. 4/12/11 Table of Contents...

  • Page 26: Blade Removal And Installation

    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. AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M Table of Contents Blade Rotation 22374...

  • Page 27: Blade Sharpening

    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) V-Belt Installation (CCW Blade Rotation) AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M Figure 5-6 Figure 5-7...

  • Page 28: Driveline Protection

    1. Rotate 8 hex head socket bolts (#2) all the way out to free stop flange (#3). AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M Table of Contents (IMPORTANT NOTICE) Check position of lip on stop flange (UP or DOWN).

  • Page 29: Storage

    “Blade Removal And Installation” on page 24. 7. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust. Ask your dealer for Land Pride aerosol touch-up paint. They are also available in touch-up bottles with brush, quarts and gallon sizes by adding TU, QT or GL to the end of the aerosol part number.

  • Page 30: Lubrication

    Lubrication Multi-purpose Legend spray lube 12726 12725 Inner Tube 12729 AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M Table of Contents Multi-purpose Multi-purpose grease lube oil lube Driveline Constant Velocity Shaft Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = See drawing IMPORTANT: Extensive lubrication must be...

  • Page 31: Wheel Support Bushings

    Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 26889 Blade Spindle Bearings, Wing Decks Tool Bar To Floating Link Pivot Pin Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 26887 AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M Hours Hours Seasonally Hours Hours...

  • Page 32: Way Gearbox

    Oil expands when hot, therefore, always check oil level when cold. Take your gearbox to a Land Pride dealer if it requires service. Unscrew top plug to remove dipstick (#1). Wipe oil from dipstick and screw dipstick back in without tightening.

  • Page 33: Transport Locks

    26882 Rear Deck Pivot Half Clamps Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 26882 Wing Flex Pivot Lugs Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 26882 AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M Hours Hours Hours Hours...

  • Page 34: Section 6: Specifications & Capacities

    Wing Flex Center Deck Flex Hydraulic Outlets Deck Cylinders Gauge Wheel Arms Turning Radius Mowing Capacity AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M Table of Contents AFM4211 All-Flex Grooming Mowers Specification / Capacity Rear 11’ - 1” 11’- 3 1/2” 5’ - 11 1/2”...
  • Page 35 Land Pride Section 6: Specifications & Capacities 4/12/11 Table of Contents AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M 26742 26741...

  • Page 36: Section 7: Features & Benefits

    High blade tip speed Choice of Blade (Medium lift standard) Others available thru parts dept. AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M Table of Contents AFM4211 All-Flex Grooming Mowers Spreads grass clippings more evenly. Wing decks throw grass away from the rear deck.

  • Page 37: Section 8: Troubleshooting

    Remove belt guard shield and clean debris from belt area and sheaves Replace sheaves or align Replace drive belt - check for belt contacting deck component. Remove belt guard shields & clean debris from belt area & sheaves AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M Solution...
  • Page 38 Debris wrapped around mower spindles or blades Tractor PTO horsepower rating too low Blades lift too high AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M Table of Contents Cause Check installation of belt Wait until grass dries Raise cutting height of mower and cut grass twice Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm) Check PTO speed &...

  • Page 39: Section 9: Torque & Tire Inflation Charts

    Class 10.9 N·m ft-lb N·m ft-lb N·m l215 1050 1150 1510 1120 2100 1060 1680 1240 2320 1730 1270 2650 1950 3660 1880 1380 2960 2190 4100 Inflation PSI AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M 10.9 ft-lb 1550 1710 2700 3220...
  • Page 40 Table of Contents Section 9: Torque & Tire Inflation Charts AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315-507M 4/12/11...

  • Page 41: Section 10: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 42 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...

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