Summary of Contents for Land Pride PATRIOT FDR1648
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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 or Spanish Language, please see your Land Pride dealer. Printed 10/26/17...
Machine Identification Record your machine details in the log below. If you replace this manual, be sure to transfer this information to the new manual. If you, or the dealer, have added Options not originally ordered with the machine, or removed Options that were originally ordered, the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine.
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.
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Parts Manual for this equipment. for Land Pride products. 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.
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.
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Replace parts on this implement drawbar support or other specified the job that are in good condition. with genuine Land Pride parts only. anchor location. Allow only Lower implement to the ground and Do not alter this implement in a way...
Use Seat Belt and ROPS Keep Riders Off whenever driving on public roads. Machinery Land Pride recommends the use of a CAB or roll-over-protective- Never carry riders or use tractor structures (ROPS) and seat belt to lift or transport individuals.
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Order new labels from your Clean surface area where label is to be placed. nearest Land Pride dealer. To find your nearest dealer, Spray soapy water onto the cleaned area. visit our dealer locator at www.landpride.com.
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Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Owner Assistance Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners. This Grooming Mower has been The Online Warranty Registration should be completed designed with care and built by skilled workers using by the dealer at the time of purchase.
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Table of Contents Introduction 35787 FDR1660 & FDR 1672 Serial Number Plate Location Figure 1A Serial number plate located in one of two locations shown. 30278 FDR1648 Serial Number Plate Location Figure 1B 10/26/17...
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A vented dipstick for the gearbox is included in a bag with Do not tighten nuts. the manual. See your nearest Land Pride dealer if 4. Attach A-Frame hitch braces (#2) to holes “A2” inside dipstick is missing. Remove temporary red plug from top front hitch mounting plates (#7) with 5/8"...
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Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up 6. Swing A-frame hitch braces (#2) up to a vertical Lower 3-Point Clevis Hitch Assembly position. Raise rear hitch braces (#1) up and outside Refer to Figure 1-2: of A-Frame hitch braces as shown. Attach lower right-hand clevis hitch (#3) outside of Position upper pivoting hitch (#9) with hook (#20) right-hand mounting plate (#7) as follows:...
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LOWER HITCH PIN tractor off, and remove switch key before allowing anyone including the operator to hook-up and unhook implement. NOTE: Land Pride’s Quick Hitch can be attached to the tractor to provide quick and easy 3-point hook- 3-POINT CLEVIS up and detachment to the FDR1660 &...
Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up Driveline Hook-up to Gearbox 4. To allow for mower flotation, adjust tractor top center link in or out until upper hitch pin is vertically above Refer to Figure 1-3 on page 12: lower hitch pins as shown in Figure 1-4.
Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up Driveline Hook-up to Tractor 22009 WARNING To prevent serious injury or death: • Do not engage power take-off while hooking-up or unhooking driveline, or while someone is standing near the driveline. A person’s body and/or clothing can become entangled in the driveline.
Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up Hold driveline sections parallel to each other. The inner and outer shields on each section should end WARNING approximately 1" short of reaching universal joint To prevent serious injury or death: shield on the adjacent section (see “B” dimensions). Make certain all driveline yokes are securely fastened at both 8.
Refer to Figure 2-1: The appearance of the finish cut may vary between low Assemble brackets (#2) and (#3) to deck with lift and high lift blades. See your Land Pride dealer for carriage bolts (#4) and flange nuts (#5). blade availability.
Table of Contents Section 3: Operating Instructions Section 3: Operating Instructions Operating Check Inspection Procedures Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper WARNING training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and To prevent serious injury or death: maintenance of the Grooming Mower.
Table of Contents Section 3: Operating Instructions Transporting Safety Information DANGER WARNING To prevent serious injury or death: To prevent serious injury or death: • • Never place hands or feet under the deck or attempt to make When traveling on roadways, travel in such a way that adjustments to the mower with PTO engaged.
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Table of Contents Section 3: Operating Instructions • 4. After mowing the first 50 feet, stop and check to see Always disconnect driveline from the tractor and secure that the mower is adjusted properly. implement in the up position with solid supports before servicing its underside.
PTO and stop the tractor. With a little practice and experience you will become very good at operating your Land Pride FDR16 Rear Discharge Grooming Mower. Always remember that there is no substitute for proper maintenance and good safe operating practices.
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Table of Contents Section 4: Adjustments Section 4: Adjustments Leveling the Mower 3-Point Hitch Adjustments Refer to Figure 4-1: Refer to Figure 4-1: The 3-Point hitch system on this mower has been NOTE: Tractor & mower should be on level ground. designed for front to back flotation when mowing on uneven terrain.
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NOT attempt to straighten to reuse such blades. ALWAYS operation. replace with a new Land Pride blade to assure safety. • Always secure equipment with solid supports before working under it. Never work under equipment supported WARNING by concrete blocks or hydraulics.
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Torque bolt to 75 ft-lbs IMPORTANT: Replace mower blades in pairs with V-Belt Installation genuine Land Pride blades only. Not replacing both Refer to Figure 5-4: blades will result in an out-of-balance condition. These illustrations are also on the labels located on the If the blade cutting edge is dull or nicked, it should be top of the mower decks.
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4. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust. Ask your Land Pride dealer for aerosol touch-up paint. Paint is 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.
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Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Lubrication Points Lubrication Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Intervals in hours at which spray lube grease lube oil lube lubrication is required Legend Hours Driveline Shaft U-Joints 24871 Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity - 4 to 8 Pumps Hours Inner Tube Bearings 24871...
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Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 30215 Do Not Overfill Required Gearbox IMPORTANT: Do not overfill gearbox with oil! Oil will expand when hot! Make sure implement is level and oil is cool before checking oil level. Method 1: With a wrench, unscrew top vented dipstick (#1).
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Table of Contents Section 6: Specifications & Capacities Section 6: Specifications & Capacities FDR16 Series Flat Deck Grooming Mowers List Specifications & Capacities Model Numbers FDR1648 FDR1660 FDR1672 Maximum HP - Engine 30 HP Cutting Width 48" 60" 72" Overall Width 50 1/2"...
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Shows our confidence in the gearbox integrity. 5 year Parts & Labor with S/N 329841+. warranty Driveline hanger For ease in hookup and storage of driveline. Keeps driveline off ground. Quick Hitch Compatible Compatible with Land Pride Quick Hitch for easy attachment and removal increases productivity. (Except 48") 10/26/17...
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Table of Contents Section 8: Troubleshooting Section 8: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart Problem Solution Rear discharge area plugged 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 and tractor engine. Shift transmission to a lower gear.
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Table of Contents Section 9: Torque Values Chart Section 9: Torque Values Chart Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes Bolt Head Identification Bolt Head Identification 10.9 Bolt Size Bolt Size (inches) Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 (Metric) Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9 in-tpi...
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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.
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