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Section 3: Operating Instructions
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Slow down when traveling over rough or hilly terrain. Shift
to a lower gear to maintain engine rpm while traveling
slower.
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Do not operate and/or travel across inclines where tractor
and/or implement can roll over. Consult your tractor's
manual for acceptable inclines the tractor is capable of
traveling across.
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Do not operate a broken or bent driveline. Such a driveline
will break apart while rotating at high speeds and can cause
serious injury or death. Always remove the implement from
use until the damaged driveline can be repaired or replaced.
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Do not alter implement or replace parts on the implement
with other brands. Other brands may not fit properly or
meet OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
specifications. They can weaken the integrity and impair the
safety, function, performance, and life of the implement.
Replace parts only with genuine OEM parts.
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Do not use implement as a man lift, work platform or as a
wagon to carry objects. It is not properly designed or
guarded for this use.
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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.
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High wear may occur to mower blades when mowing in
areas with sandy soil. Frequent inspection should be made
and blades replaced if worn excessively or damaged.
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Buildup of debris around moving components and
gearboxes is a fire hazard. Keep rotating parts and
gearboxes free from debris to avoid serious injury and
property damage.
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Improper oil level can cause bearing failure and be a fire
hazard. Maintain proper gearbox oil level to avoid serious
injury and property damage.
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Avoid catching hydraulic hoses on brush, posts, tree limbs,
and other protrusions that could damage and/or break them.
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Use mower to cut only turf grasses. Cutting other materials
can damage drive components, cutting blades, and deck.
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CAUTION
To avoid minor or moderate injury:
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Some tractors are equipped with two power take-off speeds.
Do not exceed 540 rpm power take-off speed or equipment
breakage may result.
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Table of Contents
Tractor & Mower Inspection
Make the following inspections with mower attached to a
tractor, with tractor and mower parked on a level surface,
power take-off disengaged, and mower blades stopped.
1.
Complete "Operating Checklist" on page 26.
2. Check tractor safety equipment making sure it is in
good working condition.
3. Make sure hitch safety chain is securely attached to
mower and tractor.
4. Grease driveline shaft and all other grease fittings.
5. Check oil level in gearboxes. See "4-Way Gearbox"
and "Mower Deck Gearbox" on page 42.
6. Check all plugs and caps in gearboxes to make
certain they have been replaced and tightened
properly.
7.
Inspect hydraulic hoses for wear, damage and
hydraulic leaks. See "Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Hazard" on page 3. Replace damaged and worn
hoses with genuine Land Pride parts.
8. Check mower blades for damage and sharpness.
See "Blade Inspection" on page 36.
9. Make sure blades are installed properly on each
deck with cutting edge leading in rotation. See
"Blade Removal and Installation" on page 36.
10. Make sure all blade bolts are tight. Know which bolts
have left-hand and which have right-hand threads.
See "Blade Removal and Installation" on page 36.
11. Make sure all bolts and nuts are tight.
12. Make certain all guards and shields are in place and
secure including power take-off and driveline shields.
13. Slowly cycle all decks to transport position while
checking to make sure hydraulic hoses and wire
harness are not pinched in the process.
14. Check lights to make sure they are hooked-up
correctly and functioning:
a. Check all electrical connections on the wire
harness. See "Hook-up Transport Lights" on
page 19.
b. Check wire harness and their connectors to make
sure the wires are not pinched, bare, or broken
and connectors are not damaged. Replace wire
harness if damaged.
c. Check lens modules for broken lens and/or burnt
out lights. Replace module if needed. Modules
are available in amber, red, and black.
d. Make necessary repairs and repeat step 14.
15. Clear area to be mowed of objects and debris that
might be picked up and thrown by the mower blades.
16. Refer to your tractor Operator's Manual for engaging
and disengaging the power take-off. Operate power
take-off at 540 rpm only.
17. In case of emergency, learn how to stop tractor and
mower quickly.
AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M
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