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Section 2: Operating Instructions
AFM4011, AFM4014 and AFM4016 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315-160M
7/28/06
Land Pride
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WARNING!
Do not transport mower faster than 20 mph. When traveling on
roadways, transport in such a manner that vehicles moving at a
faster rate of speed may pass you safely.
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CAUTION!
When traveling on publicroads, whetherat night or during the
day, use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to
operators of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state, and
local laws.
!
CAUTION!
Care should be taken when encountering oncoming traffic and
roadside obstructions if the mower is wider than your tractor.
Refer to Figure 2-2
1. Raise the 3 mower decks to the transport position by
retracting all 3 cylinders completely.
2. As the mower decks are raising, the transport locks
(3 each) will automatically lock in place when operating
properly.
Pull Ropes
Figure 2-2
3. On 4016 models only: If a narrow transport width is
required or if transporting a long distance, install the
deck float pin in the lock hole to the outside of the
mower on each wing deck, see Figure 2-3.
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Section 2: Operating Instructions
Introduction
It is absolutely essential that no one operates the
grooming mower without first having read, fully
understood and become totally familiar with the
Operator’s Manual. Make sure the operator has read and
fully understood the following sections:
• Important Safety Information, pages 1 to 10
• Section 1: Assembly and Set-up, page 13
• Section 2: Operating Instructions, page 16
• Section 3: Adjustments, page 20
• Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication, page 23
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of the mower.
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DANGER!
Before making adjustments or performing maintenance on your
mower, disengage PTO, shut off tractor and wait for all moving
parts to stop before dismounting tractor. Disconnect the PTO
driveline.
U-Joint Timing
Refer to Refer to Figure 2-1:
!
CAUTION!
On mowers equipped without slip clutches the deck drivelines
(3 each) must bein time to avoid driveline damage when folding
- unfolding
.
U-Joint Timing
Figure 2-1
Transporting
!
CAUTION!
Always disengage tractor PTO before transporting mower to
avoid injury from thrown objects or blade contact.
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