Land Pride AFM3011, Operator'S Manual

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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
Table of Contents
AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M 3/21/19
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Drawbar Set-Up
Refer to Figure 1-2:
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Do not use a power take-off adapter. The adapter will increase
strain on the tractor’s power take-off shaft causing possible
damage to shaft and driveline. It will also defeat the purpose
of the tractor’s power take-off shield.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Do not use a tractor that is too small or too large. Small
tractors can be pushed around and flipped over. Large
tractors can damage the attached implement.
•
Power take-off damage may occur if distances “A” and
“B” are not properly maintained.
Maintain proper distance, dimension “A”, between center
of drawbar hitch pin hole and end of tractor power take-off
shaft.
An optional Ball Swivel Hitch is available for the Kubota
B3350 tractor to help maintain power take-off to drawbar
distance. Refer to
“B3350 Ball Swivel Hitch Accessory”
on page 32 for detailed information.
For 540 rpm power take-off shafts:
“A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14"-16" (36-41 cm)
“B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8"-10" (20-25 cm)
“C” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18"-22" (46-56 cm)
Power Take-Off to Drawbar Distance
Figure 1-2
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A
Power Take-Off Shaft
Drawbar
B
Ground Level
C
Tractor Shutdown Procedure
The following are basic tractor shutdown procedures.
Follow these procedures and any additional shutdown
procedures provided in your tractor Operator’s Manual
before leaving the operator’s seat.
1. Reduce engine speed and disengage power take-off
if engaged.
2. Park tractor and implement on level, solid ground.
3. Lower decks to the ground or lock decks in the folded
position.
4. Put tractor in park or set park brake, turn off engine,
and remove switch key to prevent unauthorized
starting.
5. Relieve all hydraulic pressure to auxiliary hydraulic
lines.
6. Wait for all components to come to a complete stop
before leaving the operator’s seat.
7. Use steps, grab-handles and anti-slip surfaces when
stepping on and off the tractor.
Hitch & Driveline Set-up
Refer to Figure 1-3 on page 17:
The mower is shipped with gauge wheels installed
upside down on the rear deck and with tongue (#6)
collapsed in transport frame (#7).
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Make certain driveline yokes are securely fastened at each
end. A loose yoke can work free allowing the driveline to
rotate uncontrollably causing implement damage and
bodily injury or death to anyone nearby.
•
Always secure equipment with solid, non-concrete supports
before working under it. Never go under equipment
supported by concrete blocks or hydraulics. Concrete can
break, hydraulic lines can burst, and/or hydraulic controls
can be actuated even when power to hydraulics is off.
1. Place support stand (#27) under transport frame (#7)
behind bolts (#8).
2. Adjust park jack (#1) down until all weight is resting
on the support stand (#27).
3. Remove existing nuts (#3), lock washers (#4),
bolts (#2) and driveline pivot bracket (#11). Keep
removed hardware and bracket for reuse.
IMPORTANT: The drivelines must be lubricated
before putting them into service. Refer to
“Lubrication Points” on page 40.
NOTE: Make sure lock collar in bearing (#18) is
facing rearward toward gearbox input shaft (#15).
NOTE: Support stand (#27) is customer supplied.