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Land Pride AFM4214 Operator's Manual

Land Pride AFM4214 Operator's Manual

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All-Flex Grooming Mowers
AFM4214 and AFM4216
25929
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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
Printed
Operator's Manual
12/06/11
AFM4214
315-587M
AFM4216

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  • Page 1 All-Flex Grooming Mowers AFM4214 and AFM4216 25929 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: Important Safety Information

    Dealer QR Locator The QR code on the left will link you to available dealers for Land Pride products. Refer to Parts Manual QR Locator on this page for detailed instructions. AFM4216 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M...
  • Page 4 Allow only enough slack in the chain to permit turning. Do not use safety chain for towing. AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M 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. AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M 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 order new labels go to your Land Pride dealer. AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M Table of Contents 4.
  • Page 7 Land Pride Important Safety Information 12/06/11 Table of Contents 818-019C Warning: Negative Tongue Weight 26563 818-561C 26563 Danger: Raised Wing 818-565C 26621 Important: U-Joint Timing Instructions 818-560C 26621 Notice: Manual Info. AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M...
  • Page 8 Important Safety Information AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M Table of Contents 818-337C Warning: Max Trans Speed 26621 818-130C 26563 Caution: 540 RPM 818-351C Caution: Lock For Transport 26563 818-353C Caution: Unlock To Unfold 26563 12/06/11...
  • Page 9 Location: (3-Places) On Back of All Three Decks 818-045C Warning: Pinch point or Crushing Hazard Location: (3-Places) On Back of All Three Decks 26566 818-555C 26566 Danger: Rotating Blade Location: (3-Places) On Back of All Three Decks AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M 818-552C Danger: Entanglement...
  • Page 10 Important Safety Information AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M Table of Contents 818-003C Slow Moving Vehicle Label 26566 Location: On Back of Center Deck Only 818-513C Caution: V-Belt Installation Location: (2-Places) Beneath Guard on Center and Left Hand Decks...
  • Page 11 Amber Reflector Location: Front of Wing Decks (Left Wing Shown) 26561 818-230C Red Reflector Location: 2-Places (Large Arrows Back of Gearbox Mounts) 818-335C Red Reflector 26562 Location: 4-Places (Small Arrows Back of Deck) AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M...
  • Page 12 Important Safety Information AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M Table of Contents ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 13314 13314 818-552C Danger: Entanglement 818-540C Danger: Guard Missing 12/06/11...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Land Pride Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners. This AFM42 Series 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 General Manager of the dealership, explain the problem and request assistance. 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 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M Table of Contents 12/06/11...

  • Page 15: Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up

    This mower has a positive transport tongue weight of approximately 540 lbs. on the AFM4214 and 580 lbs. on the AFM4216. Hardware Torque Information When tightening hardware, refer to “Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes”...

  • Page 16: Main Driveline Installation

    Too long a driveline can damage tractor, gearbox and the driveline. Driveline Shortening Figure 1-3 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M Table of Contents Refer to Figure 1-3 1. Place tractor gear selector in park, shut tractor engine off, set park brake and remove switch key.

  • Page 17: Hydraulic Hook-Up

    Leave Slow Moving Vehicle Sign angled. This sign should face traffic when deck is folded up for transporting. Center Deck Rear Gauge Wheels AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M Spring Loaded Transport Locks 13660 Pull Ropes Figure 1-5...

  • Page 18: Bleeding The Fold Hydraulics

    (#8). Insert linch pins from the front and flip clasp shut over the spindles towards the back. AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M Table of Contents Bleeding The Fold Hydraulics Refer to Figure 1-8: DANGER Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate skin.

  • Page 19: Section 2: Operating Instructions

    3 cylinders completely. 2. As the mower decks are raising, the transport locks (3 each) will automatically lock in place when operating properly. 13660 Pull Rope AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M Spring Loaded Transport Locks Pull Ropes Figure 2-2...

  • Page 20: Constant Velocity Driveline Angle

    Before beginning to operate your All-Flex Mower the following inspection should be performed. AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M Table of Contents • Grease driveline shaft and all other grease fittings.

  • Page 21: Operating Instructions

    10. Grass should be mowed frequently as shorter clippings deteriorate faster. 11. Mow areas with extremely tall grass twice. Raise mower high for the first cutting and then set mower at finished cutting height for the second cutting. AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M...

  • Page 22: 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 23: Section 3: Adjustments

    Insert From the Front Gauge Wheel Spacers Spindle Tube 12717 Maximum Cutting Height Set-up All Spacers Located Below Wheel Spindle Tube Figure 3-2 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M 3 1/4" 4 1/4" 5 1/4" 12742 Spindle Tube Gauge Wheel...

  • Page 24: Belt Tension

    Some mower items not shown for clarity Adding or Replacing Spacers Figure 3-3 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M Table of Contents 8. Take measurements from the same location on all three decks to make sure they are at the same cutting heights.

  • Page 25: Section 4: Accessories

    There are four blade choices to select from based upon soil condition, density of grass, and tractor horsepower. The appearance of the finish cut may vary between low lift and high lift blades. See your Land Pride dealer for blade availability. Low Lift Blades (Standard) Land Pride’s low lift blades are designed for mowing over...

  • Page 26: Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication

    “Tire Inflation Chart” on page 42. • Replace worn, damaged or illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your Land Pride Dealer. See Information about “Safety Labels” starting on page 5. AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M...

  • Page 27: Blade Removal And Installation

    CCW Blades Rotation / L.H. Blade Bolt Threads Top View of Center & Right Hand Deck Belt Drive 22374 Model 4214 Blade Removal 22373 Model 4216 Blade & Blade Bar Removal AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M 13662 Figure 5-2 13661 Figure 5-3 Figure 5-4...

  • Page 28: Blade Sharpening

    1. Remove right hand and left hand belt covers. 2. Disengage belt tensioning latch by turning release nut with a 3/4" wrench. 3. Replace old belt with a new Land Pride belt making sure the new belt is positioned correctly in all the pulley grooves.

  • Page 29: Driveline Protection

    4. Inspect all components and replace to their original position. Make certain stop flange (#3) is replaced with its flanges down as shown. 5. Fully tighten all 8 hex head socket bolts (#2). AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M Clutch Assembly Figure 5-10...

  • Page 30: Storage

    “Blade Removal And Installation” on page 25. 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 31: Lubrication Points

    Type of Lubrication: Wheel Bearing Grease Clean and coat all inner tubes of the Drivelines with a light film of grease and then reassemble. 12729 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M Intervals in hours at which lubrication is required...

  • Page 32: Wheel Support Bushings

    Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M Table of Contents Wheel Support Bushings Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 22382 Wheel Bushings (Gauge Wheels) Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required...

  • Page 33: 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 34: Tool Bar To Deck Pivot Pin

    Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 26572 26572 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M Table of Contents Tool Bar to Deck Pivot Pin Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 26574 Transport Locks Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease...

  • Page 35: Rear Deck Pivot Half Clamps

    Table of Contents Rear Deck Pivot Half Clamps Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 26572 Wing Flex Pivot Lugs Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 26573 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M Hours Hours...

  • Page 36: Section 6: Specifications & Capacities

    Deck Drivelines (3) Cat. II Deck Size & Quantity 3 each / 60" Deck Overlap 6" Deck Thickness 3/16" AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M Table of Contents AFM4214 Series Description Cutting Height Blade Drive Belt Drive Belt Tension...
  • Page 37 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 6: Specifications & Capacities 14044 Model 4214 Specification Drawing 12/06/11 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M...
  • Page 38 Deck Drivelines (3) Cat. II Deck Size & Quantity 3 each / 72" Deck Overlap 8" Deck Thickness 3/16" AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M Table of Contents AFM4216 Series Description Cutting Height Blade Drive Belt Drive Belt Tension...
  • Page 39 Land Pride Section 6: Specifications & Capacities 12/06/11 Table of Contents Model 4216 Specification Drawing AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M 13665...

  • Page 40: Section 7: Features & Benefits

    Easily release belt tension for changing belt or for winter storage. (AFM4214 = 18,396 fpm & AFM4216 = 18, 340 fpm) Lifts grass up for a clean cut and efficient discharge of material. Tip rates as high or higher than the competition.

  • Page 41: Section 8: Troubleshooting

    Disassemble and inspect for incorrectly located needles or damaged bearing cap 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 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M...
  • Page 42 Ground speed too fast Debris wrapped around mower spindles or blades Tractor PTO horse power rating too Blades lift too high AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M Table of Contents Solution 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 43: Section 9: Torque & Tire Inflation Charts

    = nominal thread diameter in millimeters x thread pitch 2190 4820 3560 Additional Torque Values Do not exceed 55 ft-lbs. AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M Bolt Head Identification Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9 N·m ft-lb N·m...
  • Page 44 Section 9: Torque & Tire Inflation Charts 23 x 10.50 - 12 x 4-Ply 15 x 6.00 - 6 x 4-Ply 18 x 9.50 - 8 x 4-Ply AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M Table of Contents Tire Inflation Chart Tire Size...

  • Page 45: Section 10: 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 46 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...

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