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Section 2: Operating Instructions
FDR3590 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-229M
12/10/07
Land Pride
Table of Contents
General Operating Instructions
By now you should have thoroughly read your FDR
Grooming Mower Operator’s Manual, properly attached
your Land Pride FDR3590 to your tractor, and reviewed
the operating checklist. You should have also inspected
the area where you intend to mow and cleared it of safety
hazards and foreign objects. If you have not yet
completed all of these functions, it is an absolute must
that you do so now before proceeding.
Now that you are properly briefed and prepared its time
to start the tractor and move to your starting point. When
transporting to your mowing site, select a safe ground
transport speed. When traveling on roadways, transport
in such a manner that faster moving vehicles can easily
see you and pass you safely. When travelling over rough
and hilly terrain, reduce your speed, avoid quick or sharp
steering corrections. Take extra care to insure that the
mower doesn’t come into contact with obstacles such as
trees, buildings or fences.
When you have arrived at the mowing site, start the
tractor, raise the deck to make sure that everything is
properly attached and that the driveline is not in a bind or
in contact with the mounting frame. Also make sure the
tractor tires aren’t in contact with the deck. With the deck
still in the raised position, proceed to your starting point
and lower your deck to the ground in mowing position.
Reduce your tractor engine rpm to idle and engage the
PTO. Gradually raise the tractor engine rpm to achieve
the 540-rpm PTO speed. Now begin mowing at a ground
speed of approximately 4-5mph.
The proper mowing speed will ultimately be determined
by ground conditions, desired finish, common sense, and
good safe mowing practices by the operator. Grass is
best cut when it is dry. Mowing in wet grass can cause
plugging resulting in grass clumps behind the mower.
Grass should be mowed frequently as shorter clippings
deteriorate faster. When mowing in tall grass it is best to
raise the cutting height, mow the area, then lower the
cutting height, and mow a second time.
After mowing approximately 50 ft., stop the tractor,
disengage the PTO, set the brake, turn off the engine,
remove the key, and dismount the tractor to see if the
mower is adjusted properly. If you need to dismount the
tractor on a hill or incline to inspect, adjust, or park the
mower for any reason, place wheel chocks under the
rear tires for added safety. Once you have made
necessary adjustments, you may continue mowing. Do
not engage the PTO at high engine rpm and avoid
making sharp turns if at all possible. If some one
approaches while you are mowing, disengage the PTO
and stop the tractor.
With a little practice and experience you will become very
good at operating your Land Pride FDR3590 Rear
Discharge Grooming Mower. Always remember that
there is no substitute for proper maintenance and good
safe operating practices.
See “Section 5: Specifications & Capacities” on page
22 and “Section 6: Features and Benefits” on page 23
for additional information and performance enhancing
options.
