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Section 2: Operating Instructions
FDR3590 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-229M
12/10/07
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Section 2:
Operating Instructions
Tractor Shut Down Procedure
It is essential that the tractor be shut down as noted
below before making any inspections, maintenance and/
or repairs to the tractor and/or mower.
1.
Park tractor on a level surface. Don’t work under or
around an implement parked on a steep incline.
2.
Place tractor in park and set park brake.
3.
Disengage PTO if operating.
4.
Shut engine off and remove switch key.
5.
Wait for PTO to come to a complete stop before
dismounting tractor.
6.
Wear safety glasses.
Operation Check
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 paid
particular attention to:
•
Important Safety Information, page 1
•
Section 1: Assembly and Set-up, page 8
•
Section 2: Operating Instructions, page 12
•
Section 3: Adjustments, page 15
•
Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication, page 17
Make the following inspections after attaching the
Grooming Mower to the tractor. See hook-up instructions
beginning on page 9. Make certain PTO is disengaged
and completely stopped before continuing.
1.
Inspect tractor safety equipment to make sure it is in
good working condition.
2.
Complete the Operating Checklist below:
Operating Checklist
Check
Reference
Check oil level in gearboxes.
Section 5
Page 21
Check that all plugs in gearbox
have been replaced properly.
Section 5
Page 21
Check initially and periodically for
loose bolts and pins. Be sure all
nuts and bolts are tight. Especially
make sure mower blades, bolts and
nuts are tight.
Section 8
Page 25
Be certain all guards and shields
are in place and in good condition.
Section 1
Page 1
Lubricate the mower as needed.
Refer to “Maintenance and
Lubrication”.
Section 5
Page 17
3.
Carefully raise and lower the implement to ensure
that the drawbar, tires, and other equipment on the
tractor do not contact the frame or PTO driveline.
4.
With the PTO disengaged and completely stopped,
check the mower blades for sharpness. See “Service
Mowing Blades” on page 17.
5.
Set tractor throttle to idle or slightly above idle and
slowly engage the PTO. Once the Grooming Mower
is running smoothly, increase tractor PTO speed to
540 rpm PTO speed. Stop PTO rotation immediately
if vibration occurs at any time. Wait for the PTO to
come to a complete stop and then dismount from the
tractor to check for probable causes.
Transporting
!
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.
1.
When raising mower to transport position, be sure
driveline does not contact tractor or mower. Adjust
and set tractor’s 3-point hitch lift height so that the
PTO shaft does not contact mower deck in the fully
raised position.
2.
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.
3.
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. A slow moving vehicle
sign should always be properly displayed when
traveling on public roads or right-of ways.
4.
Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over
rough or hilly terrain.
IMPORTANT: Do not exceed rated PTO speed of
mower. Excessive engine speed will cause damage
to the power train components.
IMPORTANT: Stop PTO rotation immediately if
vibration occurs during operation. Wait for mower to
come to a complete stop. Follow all tractor shut
down procedures before dismounting from the
tractor to check for probable causes.
NOTE: Always disengage PTO before raising the
mower to transport position.
