Unhooking The Mower - Land Pride FDR1648 Operator's Manual

Section 3: Operating Instructions Important Safety Information
Driveline Storage
Figure 3-1

Unhooking the Mower

The following steps should be done when unhooking the
Grooming Mower from the tractor.
1. Park on a level solid surface.
2. Shut tractor engine off and engage parking brake.
3. Lower mower to the ground and chock front and back
side of wheels to keep mower from moving.
4. Follow all tractor shut down procedures outlined on
page 23 before dismounting from tractor.
Refer to Figure 3-1:
5. At the tractor's power take-off shaft, pull back on
driveline pull collar (#3) and hold while removing
driveline yoke from tractor power take-off shaft.
6. Unhook 3-point hitch from tractor. Reinstall hitch
pins, linchpins, and hairpin cotters in cutter hitch.
7. Rotate upper hitch (#1) up and store driveline (#3) in
driveline hanger (#2) to keep dirt out of its u-joints.
8. See "Long-Term Storage" on page 28 if mower is
not going to be used for a long time.
General Operating Instructions
By now you should have thoroughly read your Grooming
Mower Operator's Manual, properly attached your Land
Pride FDR16 to your tractor, and reviewed the operating
checklist. You should have also inspected the area where
you intend to mow and cleared it of safety hazards and
foreign objects. If you have not yet completed all of these
functions, it is an absolute must that you do so now
before proceeding.
It is important that you inspect the area where you will be
mowing and clear it of hazards and foreign objects before
you start mowing. Never assume the area is clear. Mow
only in areas you are familiar with and are free of foreign
objects. In the event you do strike an object, stop mower
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and tractor immediately to inspect and make any
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necessary repairs to the mower before resuming
operation. Remove or clearly mark the struck object to
prevent hitting it again. It really pays to inspect a new area
and to develop a safe plan before mowing.
Now that you are properly briefed and prepared, its time
to start the tractor and move to your starting point. When
transporting to your mowing site, select a safe ground
transport speed. When traveling on roadways, transport
in such a manner that faster moving vehicles can easily
see you and pass you safely. When traveling over rough
and hilly terrain, reduce your speed and avoid quick or
sharp steering corrections. Take extra care to ensure that
the mower doesn't come into contact with obstacles such
as trees, buildings, or fences.
When you have arrived at the mowing site, start the
tractor, raise the deck to make sure that everything is
properly attached and that the driveline is not in a bind or
in contact with the mounting frame. Also make sure the
tractor tires aren't in contact with the deck. With the deck
still in the raised position, proceed to your starting point
and lower your deck to the ground in mowing position.
Reduce your tractor engine rpm to idle and engage
power take-off. Gradually raise tractor engine rpm to
achieve the
540-rpm power take-off speed. Now begin mowing at a
ground speed of approximately 4-5 mph.
The proper mowing speed will ultimately be determined
by ground conditions, desired finish, common sense, and
good safe mowing practices by the operator. Grass is
best cut when it is dry. Mowing in wet grass can cause
plugging resulting in grass clumps behind the mower.
Grass should be mowed frequently as shorter clippings
deteriorate faster. When mowing in tall grass it is best to
raise the cutting height, mow the area, then lower the
cutting height, and mow a second time.
After mowing approximately 50 ft., stop the tractor,
disengage the power take-off, set the brake, turn off the
engine, remove the key, and dismount the tractor to see if
the mower is adjusted properly. If you need to dismount
the tractor on a hill or incline to inspect, adjust, or park the
mower for any reason, place wheel chocks under the rear
tires for added safety. Once you have made necessary
adjustments, you may continue mowing. Do not engage
the power take-off at high engine rpm and avoid making
sharp turns if at all possible. If some one approaches
while you are mowing, disengage the power take-off 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. See "Features and Benefits"
section page 32 or "Product Specifications" on page
31 for additional information and performance enhancing
options.
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