Section 3: Adjustments - Land Pride 309-100M Operator's Manual

Section 3: Adjustments

Section 3:
Adjustments
Leveling the Mower
NOTE: Tractor and mower should be on level
ground.
Leveling can be adjusted with the tractor's 3-point.
Cutting Height Adjustment
Refer to Figure 3-1:
The machines cutting height depends upon the position
of the rear roller.
1. Remove the bolts that fix the roller on both sides.
2. Lift or lower both sides of the roller in equal
measurements.
3. Replace the bolts and re-tighten.
Cutting Height
Figure 3-1
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3-Point Hitch Adjustments
The 3-point hitch system on this mower has been
designed for front to back flotation when mowing on
uneven terrain. Adjust the tractor's top link to place the
upper hitch pin vertically above or slightly behind the
lower hitch pins. The mower should be run with the back
15 degrees lower than the front.
There is also two different positions for a left or right
offset. Refer to Section 1: Assembly and Set-up "Hitch
Assembly" Figure 1-1.
!
CAUTION
Engage parking brake, shut off tractor, remove key and
disengage PTO before making any height adjustments!
Belt Tension
!
CAUTION
Belt drive system under spring tension; use care to avoid
bodily harm!
The Belt tension should be checked after the first 20
hours of use. And then every 40 hours of use.
1. To check tension apply approximately 22 pounds of
pressure half way between the pulleys. There should
be approximately 3/8" of deflection.
2. If there is excessive deflection the belts should be
replaced. Refer to "Belt Installation" Figure 5-1.
3. Excessive tension on the belt may lead to premature
failure of belt and drive components.
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WARNING
Excessive tension on the belt may lead to premature failure of
belt and drive components. Excessive tension on the belt may
also lead to a safety hazard to the operator or bystanders.
Land Pride
3/25/08