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Read the Operator’s manual entirely. When you
see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and
warnings are serious - follow without exception.
Your life and the lives of others depend on it!

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315-507M

AFM4211

19628

Operator’s Manual

All Flex Grooming Mower

4/12/11

Summary of Contents for AFM4211

Page 1: ...nit Read the Operator s manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life and the lives of others depend on it Copyright...

Page 2: ...ain Driveline Installation 13 Hydraulic Hook up 14 Pull Rope Hook up 14 Gauge Wheel Assembly 14 Bleeding Hydraulics 15 Section 2 Operating Instructions 16 Introduction 16 U Joint Timing 16 Transportin...

Page 3: ...ully read the message that follows it In addition to design and configuration of equipment hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training...

Page 4: ...adequate control of steering and stopping Some rough terrains require a slower speed Sudden breaking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with breaks U...

Page 5: ...elieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines or performing work on the system Make sure all hydraulic fluid connections are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition befo...

Page 6: ...locator at landpride com 3 Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by Land Pride When ordering new components make sure t...

Page 7: ...AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315 507M Land Pride Table of Contents 818 019C Warning Negative Tongue Weight 818 561C Danger Raised Wing 818 560C Notice Manual Info 26884 818 565C Important U Joint...

Page 8: ...ation AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315 507M 4 12 11 Table of Contents 818 337C Warning Max Trans Speed 26884 26884 818 130C Caution 540 RPM 818 351C Caution Lock For Transport 818 353C Caution Unlo...

Page 9: ...ger Thrown Object Hazard Location 3 Places On Back of All Three Decks 818 552C Danger Entanglement ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY 818 045C Warning Pinch point or Crushing Hazard Location 3 Places On Bac...

Page 10: ...ing Vehicle Label Location On Back of Center Deck Only 19608 19609 838 345C Caution V Belt Installation Right Hand Center Deck Beneath Belt Guard 19609 838 270C Caution V Belt Installation Left Hand D...

Page 11: ...ming Mower 315 507M Land Pride Table of Contents 0818 187C Danger Shield Missing 30262 818 229C Amber Reflector Right Hand Shown Left Hand Opposite 19609 818 230C Red Reflector Right Hand Shown Left H...

Page 12: ...10 Important Safety Information AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315 507M 4 12 11 Table of Contents 13314 13314 818 552C Danger Entanglement ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY 818 540C Danger Guard Missing...

Page 13: ...y skilled workers using quality materials Proper assembly maintenance and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the machine Application The AFM4211 All Flex Mower i...

Page 14: ...sport tongue weight of approximately 500 lbs IMPORTANT PTO damage may occur if distances A and B are not properly maintained Tractor Hook up DANGER Crushing Hazard between tractor and implement Do not...

Page 15: ...to Step 4 if driveline fits between tractor and Grooming Mower 3 The driveline will require shortening if it is too long to fit between the tractor and Grooming Mower Shorten driveline as follows a Pu...

Page 16: ...mower decks as follows a Retract hydraulic cylinders to remove weight from transport locks b Pull transport lock rope 1 toward the tractor to disengage locks c Hold locks in this position until all 3...

Page 17: ...loves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather than hands when searching for hydraulic leaks If hydraulic fluid is injected into the sk...

Page 18: ...which will adversely affect its performance or reliability or use the mower for a purpose for which it was not designed Transporting WARNING Do not transport mower faster than 20 mph When traveling on...

Page 19: ...ly on each deck with the cutting edge leading in rotation See Blade Removal And Installation on page 24 19626 IMPORTANT Do not make turns that will subject the CV joint to angles greater than 80o Angl...

Page 20: ...t use it as a working platform or as a wagon to carry objects 1 After attaching the tractor to the mower carefully check all hoses and wires to be sure they will not contact the PTO driveline 2 Check...

Page 21: ...sn t come into contact with obstacles such as trees buildings or fences Use accessory lights and appropriate reflective devices to provide adequate warning to pedestrians and other vehicle operators w...

Page 22: ...tubes equal to the number of inches the gauge wheel needs to be adjusted Adding spacers will raise the cutting height and removing spacers will lower the cutting height When finished all ten gauge whe...

Page 23: ...f operation 5 After making height adjustments always replace linch pins by inserting them into the gauge wheel spindle pin holes from the front to keep from loosing the pins and gauge wheels 6 Lower t...

Page 24: ...duce a lower suction keeping sand uplift and blade wear to a minimum Medium Lift Blades Land Pride s medium lift blades are great when horsepower is a concern They produces a medium suction for liftin...

Page 25: ...vicing and adjustment is the key to the long life of any machinery With careful and systematic inspection you can avoid costly maintenance time and repair CAUTION For safety reasons each maintenance o...

Page 26: ...2 Remove blades by grasping the blade end 1 with a rag or thick padded glove while loosening the blade mounting bolt 4 3 Remove blade bolt 4 and Washer 5 from blade being replaced 4 Reinstall blade 1...

Page 27: ...ch end of the blade when sharpening Blade Balancing Figure 5 5 Blade Options Low Lift Blades For use in sandy soils Mulching Blades For leaf mulching NOTE Care should be taken in order not to remove a...

Page 28: ...econds on and 15 seconds off with the engine operating at half throttle Disengage driveline shut off tractor and remove key Wait for all components to stop before dismounting from tractor 3 Tighten he...

Page 29: ...28 5 A light coat of oil or grease may be applied to the deck and to any exposed hydraulic cylinder rods to minimize oxidation 6 Release spring tension from drive belt Refer to Blade Removal And Insta...

Page 30: ...Grease should be visible around ball joints Grease fittings in the outer telescoping member u joints and driveline shields every 8 hours of operation to prevent premature break down 12726 Lubrication...

Page 31: ...rication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required Wheel Bushings Transport Hubs Type of Lubrication Wheel Bearing Grease Quantity As required 25 Hours 25 Hours Blade Spindle Bearings Center Deck Type...

Page 32: ...Deck Gearbox Method 1 Unscrew top plug to remove dipstick 1 Wipe oil from dipstick and screw dipstick back in without tightening Unscrew dipstick and check dipstick If oil level is at or below the bot...

Page 33: ...cation Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required 25 Hours Wing Deck Pivot Bushings Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required 25 Hours Wing Flex Pivot Lugs Type of Lubrication Multi...

Page 34: ...Cutting Height 1 to 5 1 2 in 1 2 increments Deck Size and Quantity 3 each at 48 Deck Overlap 6 Deck Thickness 3 16 Anti Scalp Roller Front Center and Rear Outside Deck Corners Blade Drive Belt 1 B Se...

Page 35: ...33 Section 6 Specifications Capacities 4 12 11 AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315 507M Land Pride Table of Contents 26741 26742...

Page 36: ...any competitors use chains for protection Once chains are removed the unit does not meet ANSI specifications Rear discharge Even dispersal discharged items are aimed downward No rear chains are needed...

Page 37: ...lid objects Driveline telescoping profile wearing Needs lubrication Lubricate every 50 hours Unable to turn sharply with mower engaged Front constant velocity driveline mounted wrong Be sure constant...

Page 38: ...ck PTO speed tractor engine Ground speed too fast Shift transmission to a lower gear Blade damaged or dull Sharpen balance or replace blade Blade rotation wrong Install correct rotation blade Gearbox...

Page 39: ...0 170 325 240 M18 X 2 5 195 145 310 230 405 300 3 4 10 235 170 360 265 510 375 M18 X 1 5 220 165 350 260 485 355 3 4 16 260 190 405 295 570 420 M20 X 2 5 280 205 440 325 610 450 7 8 9 225 165 585 430...

Page 40: ...38 Section 9 Torque Tire Inflation Charts AFM4211 All Flex Grooming Mower 315 507M 4 12 11 Table of Contents...

Page 41: ...d in a way which adversely affects its performance or reliability or which has been used for a purpose for which the product is not designed Misuse also specifically includes failure to properly maint...

Page 42: ...Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com...

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