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Table of Contents Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers ® PATRIOT Model FDR1648, FDR1660 & FDR1672 30248 FDR1648 35783 FDR1660 & FDR1672 310-366M Operator’s Manual Read the Operator’s Manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception.
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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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. detailed instructions. 4/03/14 FDR1648, FDR1660 & FDR1672 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-366M...
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Allow implement to cool before Remove all tools and unused parts enough slack in the chain to working on it. from implement before operation. permit turning. Do not use safety chain for towing. FDR1648, FDR1660 & FDR1672 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-366M 4/03/14...
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When removing and installing is highly recommended. wheels, use wheel handling equipment adequate for the weight involved. 4/03/14 FDR1648, FDR1660 & FDR1672 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-366M...
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Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card or with a similar type straight edge. 35784 FDR1660 & FDR1672 818-130C Caution 20907 FDR1648 858-095C Red Reflector (Both Sides) 35785 818-540C 13314 Danger: Guard Missing FDR1648, FDR1660 & FDR1672 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-366M 4/03/14...
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Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Owner Assistance Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners. The Online Warranty Registration should be completed by the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is This Grooming Mower has been designed with care and necessary to provide you with quality customer service.
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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 4/03/14 FDR1648, FDR1660 & FDR1672 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-366M...
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Do not tighten nuts. 5. Remove 5/8" x 5 1/2" lg. bolt, lock washer, and nut (#11) from upper pivoting hitch (#9). Don’t let spacer tube (#10) fall from upper pivoting hitch. FDR1648, FDR1660 & FDR1672 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-366M 4/03/14...
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Secure gauge wheels (#4) to gauge wheel arms (#14) with linchpins (#21). Widest side of clevis is located away from hitch plates (#7). 20828 Hitch And Gauge Wheel Assemblies Figure 1-2 4/03/14 FDR1648, FDR1660 & FDR1672 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-366M...
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PTO shaft. 4. Push and pull on yokes at both ends of driveline to make certain they are securely fastened to tractor PTO shaft and mower gearbox shaft. 4/03/14 FDR1648, FDR1660 & FDR1672 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-366M...
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5. The driveline should now be moved back and forth to gearbox shaft. Pull on each driveline section to be ensure that both ends are secured. Reattach any sure universal joints are properly secured. end that is loose. FDR1648, FDR1660 & FDR1672 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-366M 4/03/14...
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3 under “Check Maximum Allowable Length” on page 14. 4. If needed, set tractor 3-Point lift height to keep driveline from exceeding maximum allowable length. 4/03/14 FDR1648, FDR1660 & FDR1672 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-366M...
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Refer to Figure 2-1: The appearance of the finish cut may vary between low 1. 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.
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Wait for PTO to come to a corrections before continuing. complete stop before dismounting tractor. 4. Wear safety glasses to make inspections and perform maintenance. 4/03/14 FDR1648, FDR1660 & FDR1672 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-366M...
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Always remove mower from properly designed or guarded for this use. Using mower as a service until damaged driveline is repaired or replaced. working platform can cause serious injury or death. FDR1648, FDR1660 & FDR1672 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-366M 4/03/14...
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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 Driveline Storage mower is on the ground. Figure 3-1 4/03/14 FDR1648, FDR1660 & FDR1672 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-366M...
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See “Features and Benefits” section page 28 or “Product Specifications” on page 27 for additional information and performance enhancing options. FDR1648, FDR1660 & FDR1672 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-366M 4/03/14...
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3. Position full length spacers and half spacer as required. All spacers on top of spindle tube allows for Belt Tension approximately 3/4" cutting height. Adjustments Figure 4-2 4/03/14 FDR1648, FDR1660 & FDR1672 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-366M...
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NOT attempt to straighten to reuse such blades. ALWAYS tractor engine off, remove switch key, and wait for blades to replace with a new Land Pride blade to assure safety. come to a complete stop before dismounting from tractor to...
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7. Store mower on a level surface in a clean, dry place. Inside storage will reduce maintenance and make for a longer mower life. 8. Follow all unhooking instructions on page 19 when disconnecting tractor from mower. FDR1648, FDR1660 & FDR1672 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-366M 4/03/14...
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Quantity - As Required Hours Driveline Profiles Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 24873 Quantity - Clean & coat inner profile tube of driveline with a light film of grease and then reassemble. 4/03/14 FDR1648, FDR1660 & FDR1672 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-366M...
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Hours Wheel Support Busings & Wheel Bearings Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 35788 Hours Bearing in Blade Spindle Hubs Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 35787 FDR1648, FDR1660 & FDR1672 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-366M 4/03/14...
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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") FDR1648, FDR1660 & FDR1672 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-366M 4/03/14...
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Shift to a lower gear. Level mower. Sharpen blades & balance or replace. Tractor loaded down by mower Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm). Shift to a lower gear. Clean mower. 4/03/14 FDR1648, FDR1660 & FDR1672 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-366M...
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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.