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Section 2: Operating Instructions
AFM4211 All-Flex Mowers 315-507M
11/14/08
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Section 2: Operating Instructions
Introduction
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 Grooming Mower.
Therefore, it is absolutely essential that no one operates
the mower without first having read, fully understood and
become totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make
sure the operator has paid particular attention to:
• Important Safety Information, pages 1 to 10
• Section 1: Assembly and Set-up, page 12
• 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.
!
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 be in time to avoid driveline damage when
folding - unfolding
.
U-Joint Timing
Figure 2-1
IMPORTANT: Do not alter the Grooming Mower in a
way which will adversely affect its performance or
reliability or use the mower for a purpose for which it
was not designed.
Transporting
!
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.
!
CAUTION!
Care should be taken when encountering oncoming traffic and
roadside obstructions if the mower is wider than your tractor.
!
CAUTION!
Always disengage tractor PTO before raising the Grooming
Mower to transport position to avoid damaging the mower,
injury from thrown objects or blade contact.
!
CAUTION!
When traveling on public roads, whether at 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.
• Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning;
and, leave enough clearance so the mower does not
contact obstacles such as buildings, trees or fences.
• Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting
from one area to another. When traveling on
roadways, transport in such a way that faster moving
vehicles may pass you safely.
• When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractor
to a lower gear.
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
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Spring Loaded
Transport Locks
Pull Rope