Land Pride PATRIOT FDR1648 Operator's Manual page 23

Section 3: Operating Instructions
•
Always disconnect driveline from the tractor and secure
implement in the up position with solid supports before
servicing its underside. The power take-off can be engaged
if tractor is started causing equipment damage, bodily
injury, or death.
•
All V-belt guards must be in good working condition and
installed before power take-off is engaged. Never allow
fingers, hands, or other body extremities to come near a
moving V-belt or pulley. Doing so can result in server bodily
injury or death.
•
Do not operate and/or travel across inclines where tractor
and/or implement can rollover. Consult your tractor's
manual for acceptable inclines the tractor is capable of
traveling across.
•
Do not use implement as a work platform. It is not properly
designed or guarded for this use.
•
Do not use implement to lift objects; to pull objects such as
fence posts, stumps, etc; or to push objects. The unit is not
designed or guarded for these uses.
•
Always disengage power take-off, place tractor in park or
set park brake, shut tractor engine off, remove switch key,
and wait for all moving parts to stop before dismounting
tractor.
•
Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose
hardware, missing parts, broken parts, structural cracks,
and high wear. Make repairs before putting implement back
into service. Serious breakdowns can result in injury or
death.
•
Make certain all driveline yokes are securely fastened at
both ends. A loose yoke can work free allowing the driveline
to rotate uncontrollably causing implement damage and
bodily injury or death to anyone nearby.
•
Do not use a power take-off adapter. The adapter will
increase strain on the tractor's power take-off shaft causing
possible damage to shaft and driveline. It will also defeat
the purpose of the tractor's power take-off shield.
•
Select a safe ground speed when transporting. Never travel
at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering
and stopping, and never exceed 20 mph with attached
equipment. Some rough terrains require a slower speed.
•
Stop power take-off immediately if vibration occurs during
start-up or thereafter. Follow all tractor shut down
procedures before dismounting from tractor. Investigate
cause. Make necessary repairs and adjustments before
continuing.
1. Clear the area to be mowed of rocks, branches, and
other foreign objects that might be picked up and
thrown by the mower blades. Mark any potential
hazards that can't be cleared.
2. Lower mower to ground. Set tractor throttle at idle.
Engage PTO to start blades rotating.
3. At first, begin mowing in a low gear and shift up until
the desired speed is achieved - always maintain
540 PTO rpm regardless of gear selection. Mower
blades will cut better at a faster blade speed than at
reduced throttle.
10/26/17
Table of Contents
4. After mowing the first 50 feet, stop and check to see
that the mower is adjusted properly.
5. Do not make sharp turns or attempt to back up while
mower is on the ground.
6. Do not engage PTO with mower in the fully raised
position. Do not engage or disengage PTO at full
throttle.
7. Grass is best cut when it is dry. Mowing wet grass
can cause plugging resulting in grass clumps behind
the mower.
8. Grass should be mowed frequently as shorter
clippings deteriorate faster.
9. If mowing extremely tall grass, it is best to raise
cutting height and mow the area, then lower cutting
height and mow a second time at the desired height.
10. Periodically check for foreign objects wrapped
around the mower blades. Remove foreign objects
only after following "Tractor Shut Down Procedure"
on page 17.
11. Frequently inspect the mower for loose bolts and
nuts. Tighten all loose bolts and nuts as indicated in
the "Torque Values Chart" page 30.
19