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Section 2: Operating Instructions
11/14/08
AFM4211 All-Flex Mowers 315-507M
Land Pride
Table of Contents
3. Refer to “Operating Instructions”, step 5 on page
18 for instructions on lowering the decks.
Constant Velocity Driveline Angle
Refer to Figure 2-3:
The main driveline is equipped with a constant velocity
(CV) joint that allows the unit to run at angles up to
80 degrees with no vibration.
Constant Velocity Driveline Angle
Figure 2-3
The constant velocity joint must be greased every 8
hours of operation. Refer to Page 30 “Driveline
Constant Velocity Shaft”.
Pre-Operation Instructions
Proper servicing and adjustments are key to the long life
of any machine. With careful and systematic inspection
of the mower, you can avoid costly maintenance, time
and repair. Before beginning to mow, the following
inspection should be performed:
!
CAUTION!
Before unfolding the mower make sure the transport locks are
unlatched. Unlatch locks by pulling the rope.
• Grease driveline shaft and all other grease fittings.
• Check oil level in gearboxes. Refer to the Lubrication
portion of the “Maintenance and Lubrication”
section starting on page 30.
• Check all plugs and caps in gearboxes to make certain
that they have been replaced and tightened properly.
• Check mower blades for damage and sharpness. See
“Blade Inspection” on page 23.
• Be sure blades are installed properly on each deck with
the cutting edge leading in rotation. See “Blade
Removal And Installation” on page 24.
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IMPORTANT: Do not make turns that will subject
the CV joint to angles greater than 80
o
. Angles
greater than 80
o
will damage the driveline.
• Be sure all mower blades bolts are tight. Know which
center blade bolts are left hand threaded and which are
right hand threaded when checking for tightness. See
“Blade Removal And Installation” on page 24.
• Be sure all bolts and nuts are tight.
• Be certain all guards and shields are in place and
secure.
• Clear the area to be mowed of objects and debris that
might be picked up and thrown by the mower blades
• Operate with 540 rpm PTO tractor.
• Refer to your tractor’s operator manual for engaging
and disengaging the PTO.
• In case of emergency learn to stop tractor and mower
quickly.
• Complete Operating Check List below before
continuing.
Operating Check List
✔ Check Referenc
Safety Rules Page 1
Gearbox Gear Lube Page 23
Tractor Hook-up Page 12
Tire Inflation Chart Page 39
Lubricate the mower as needed. Page 23
Check the mower initially and
periodically for loose bolts & pins.
Make sure the hitch safety chain is
securely attached to the mower hitch
and the tractor.
Page 12
Inspect the blades. Make note of the
wear to the blades and the sharpness
of the blades.
Page 23
Make a thorough examination of the
driveline. Also check the connection to
the gearboxes and tractor PTO.
Make sure all guards and shields are
in place.