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Section 2 Operating Instructions
FD1548 & FD1560 3-Spindle Grooming Mower 310-155M
7/18/08
Land Pride
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Section 2 Operating Instructions
Before You Start
In addition to design and configuration of equipment,
hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in its operation, transport, maintenance
and storage of equipment. Before beginning to operate
your mower, the following inspection should be performed.
Prestart Checklist
• Read and follow the Safety Rules carefully, refer to
“Important Safety Information ” starting on page 1.
• Read all of the Tractor Hook Up in the “Section 1
Assembly and Setup” on page 8, and all preparation
instructions.
• Read the “Operating Instructions” section starting on
page 10.
• Refer to the “Section 5 Maintenance and
Lubrication” starting on page14 to lubricate the mower
as required.
• Check the mower initially and periodically for loose bolts
and pins, refer to the “Torque Values Chart for Common
Bolt Sizes” in the “Section 7 Appendix” on page 19.
• Make sure all guards and shields are in place, refer to
“Important Safety Information” starting on page 1.
• Gearbox Gear Lube, refer to the “Section 5
Maintenance and Lubrication” starting on page 14.
• Check "V" belt for wear and replace if needed with Land
Pride part number 816-116C for FD1560 or 816-142C
for FD1548.
• Check for grass clippings built up in "V" belt drive area.
• Check that all plugs in gearbox have been replaced and
tightened properly.
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CAUTION
For Safety reasons, each maintenance operation must be
performed with the tractor’s PTO disengaged, the mower
lowered completely, tractor engine shut off and ignition key
removed.
Operating Instructions
1. Clear the area to be mowed of rocks, branches and
other foreign objects.
2. Lower mower to ground. Set tractor throttle at
approximately 1/4 open. Engage PTO to start blades
rotating.
3. Operate with 540 rpm PTO tractor.
4. At first begin mowing at aslow forward speed and shift
up until the desired speed is achieved - maintaining
540 PTO rpm.
5. Mower blades will cut better at a faster blade speed
than at reduced throttle.
6. Mowing should not be done in wet conditions as grass
will stick to blades and the under side of mower deck.
7. After mowing the first 50 feet, stop and check to see
that the mower is adjusted properly.
8. DO NOT make sharp turns or attempt to back up while
mower is on the ground.
9. DO NOT engage PTO with mower in the fully raised
position. DO NOT engage PTO at full throttle.
10. Grass is best cut when it is dry. Mowing wet grass can
cause plugging resulting in grass clumps behind the
mower.
11. Grass should be mowed frequently as shorter
clippings deteriorate faster.
12. If mowing extremely tall grass, it is best to raise cutting
height and mow the area, then lower cutting height
and mow a second time at the desired height.
Transporting
IMPORTANT: Always disengage PTO before raising the
mower to transport position.
When raising the mower to the transport position, be sure
that powershaft does not contact tractor or mower. Adjust
the tractor’s 3-point hitch lift height so that the PTO shaft
does not contact mower deck.
Be sure to reducetractor 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.