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 Important Safety Information

Table of Contents

AFM4214 and AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mowers 315-587M

11/19/21

10

26563

26563

26565

818-353C

Caution: Disengage Transport Locks/Pins Hazard
1 Place: On the splitter gearbox shield

70380

818-351C

Caution: Engage Transport Locks/Pins Hazard
1 Place: Above the park jack storage mount

70381

70375

818-552C

Danger: Rotating 

Driveline - Keep Away
1 Place: At the back of 

the tongue

Summary of Contents for AFM4214 Series

Page 1: ...n French Language please see your Land Pride dealer 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 All Flex Grooming Mowers AFM4214 and AFM4216 315 587M Operator s Manual Printed 11 19 21 26560 ...

Page 2: ...ally ordered the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine Update the record by adding the machine weight and measurements provided in the Specifications Capacities Section of this manual with the Option s weight and measurements Dealer Contact Information Model Number Serial Number Machine Height Machine Length Machine Width Machine Weight Delivery Date First Operation Acce...

Page 3: ...ic System 22 Belt Tension 23 Section 2 Adjustments 23 Center Wing Deck Cutting Heights 24 Hydraulic Transport Locks Optional 26 Section 3 Operating Instructions 27 Introduction 27 General Safety 27 Tractor Mower Inspection 28 U Joint Timing 29 Fold Mower Decks 29 Unfold Mower Decks 30 Unfold Decks With Pull Rope Locks 30 Unfold Decks With Hydraulic Locks 30 Transporting 31 Constant Velocity Drivel...

Page 4: ...smart phone open the App point your phone on the QR code and take a picture Dealer QR Locator The QR code above will link you to available dealers for Land Pride products Download the appropriate App on your smart phone open the App point your phone on the QR code and take a picture Section 6 Specifications Capacities 46 Section 7 Features Benefits 50 Section 8 Troubleshooting 52 Section 9 Torque ...

Page 5: ...ow much experience they may have should carefully read this manual and other related manuals or have the manuals read to them before operating the power machine and this implement Thoroughly read and understand the Safety Label section Read all instructions noted on them Do not operate the equipment while under the influence of drugs or alcohol as they impair the ability to safely and properly ope...

Page 6: ...d Remove all tools and unused parts from equipment before operation Do not weld or torch on galvanized metal as it will release toxic fumes Tire Safety Tire changing can be dangerous and must be performed by trained personnel using the correct tools and equipment Always properly match the wheel size to the properly sized tire Always maintain correct tire pressure Do not inflate tires above recomme...

Page 7: ...re difficult to see especially at night Use the Slow Moving Vehicle SMV sign when on public roads Flashing warning lights and turn signals are recommended whenever driving on public roads Avoid High Pressure Fluids Escaping fluid under pressure will penetrate the skin or eyes causing serious injury Relieve all residual pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines or performing work on the hydraul...

Page 8: ...ne silica particles This dust can cause serious injury to the lungs silicosis There are guidelines which should be followed if crystalline silica quartz is present in the dust Be aware of and follow OSHA or other local State or Federal guidelines for exposure to airborne crystalline silica Know the work operations where exposure to crystalline silica may occur Participate in air monitoring or trai...

Page 9: ...Important Safety Information 11 19 21 5 This page left blank intentionally ...

Page 10: ...dealer visit our dealer locator at www 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 the correct safety labels are included in the request 4 Refer to this section for proper label placement To install new labels a Clean surface area where label is to be plac...

Page 11: ...ll Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 19 21 7 26563 26563 26563 838 293C Warning Read Operator s Manual General Warning 1 Place 70243 818 019C Warning Negative Tongue Weight Hazard 1 Place On the tongue 70379 818 561C Danger Raised Wing Hazard 1 Place On the tongue 70378 ...

Page 12: ...11 19 21 8 26563 26621 26621 818 339C Warning High Pressure Fluid Hazard 1 Place On the tongue 70372 818 565C Notice Driveline U Joint Timing Instructions 1 Place On the splitter gearbox shield 72378 818 560C Notice Read Operator s Manual and Safety Messages 1 Place On the splitter gearbox shield 70377 ...

Page 13: ...19 21 9 30262 26621 26563 818 187C Danger Rotating Driveline Entanglement Hazard 1 Place On the gearbox DANGER 70373 818 337C Warning Excessive Speed Hazard 1 Place On the splitter gearbox shield 70383 818 130C Warning Operate with 540 rpm Power Take off Speed 1 Place On the splitter gearbox shield 70382 ...

Page 14: ...21 10 26563 26563 26565 818 353C Caution Disengage Transport Locks Pins Hazard 1 Place On the splitter gearbox shield 70380 818 351C Caution Engage Transport Locks Pins Hazard 1 Place Above the park jack storage mount 70381 70375 818 552C Danger Rotating Driveline Keep Away 1 Place At the back of the tongue ...

Page 15: ... 587M 11 19 21 11 26566 26566 26566 818 555C Danger Rotating Blade Hazard 3 Places On the back of all three decks 70266 818 556C Danger Thrown Object Hazard 3 Places On the back of all three decks 70376 818 045C Warning Pinch Point or Crushing Hazard 3 Places On the back of all three decks 70312 ...

Page 16: ...26566 818 513C Caution V Belt Installation Tension Hazard 2 Places Beneath the guard on the center and right hand decks 818 514C Caution V Belt Installation Tension Hazard 1 Place Beneath guard on the left hand deck 818 543C Danger Guard Missing Hazard Do not Operate 6 Places Beneath both guards on all three decks 70358 ...

Page 17: ...ex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 19 21 13 26562 26561 838 614C Red Reflector 2 x 9 4 Places 2 Places on back of wing deck guards 2 Places on center deck back side of light brackets 858 096C Amber Reflector 2 x 4 1 2 4 places On the front of the left hand right hand decks 73129 ...

Page 18: ...4 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 19 21 14 13314 13314 818 540C Danger Guard Missing DO NOT Operate 4 Places On all driveline inner profiles 70374 818 552C Danger Rotating Driveline Keep Away 4 Places On all driveline outer shields 70375 ...

Page 19: ...gned and built by Land Pride to provide excellent cutting quality and performance on lush type turf grasses that are located on expansive and well manicured areas such as sports fields theme parks fairways turf farms and large estates They will deliver excellent performance when attached to 40 70 hp 30 52 kW tractors with 540 rpm power take off speed and pull type draw bar The hydraulic cylinders ...

Page 20: ...lectrical Hook up Refer to Figure 1 1 The LED wire harness is equipped with a 7 way round pin connector for connecting to the tractor s 7 pin electrical outlet shown in Figure 1 3 Tractor 7 Pin Electrical Outlet Figure 1 1 11640 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...

Page 21: ...ins are spread Operator s Manual Make sure all safety labels are correctly located and legible Make sure red and amber reflectors are correctly located and visible when machine is in transport position Replace damaged labels Page 6 80 90 EP Gear Lube must be added to the gearbox and motor as indicated in the Maintenance Lubrication Page 41 Make sure all tires are inflated to the specified psi air ...

Page 22: ...installed and in good working condition while operating the implement 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 operate a broken or bent driveline Such a driveline will ...

Page 23: ...1 2 are labeled Light on one end and Enhancer on the other end Ends labeled Light connect to the LED lights Ends labeled Enhancer connect to enhance module 3 IMPORTANT Connector 1D has a Red wire and connects to wire harness 1 on the right side of the implement Connector 2D has a yellow wire and connects to wire harness 2 on the left side a Pull back on inner driveline yoke lock collar and slide y...

Page 24: ... steps 4 5 on the left side of page 18 23557 Check Driveline Minimum Length Figure 1 6 Check Driveline Collapsible Length 1 Do not attach driveline to the tractor Instead make sure it is removed or secured to the mower before moving the mower to a level surface 2 If parked on an uneven surface start tractor and move mower and tractor to a level flat surface 3 Continue to pull mower straight forwar...

Page 25: ...rting the gauge wheel spindle into the spindle support tubes 3 Raise center deck up just enough to insert gauge wheel spindles into the carrier frame spindle support tubes as shown in Figure 1 9 Refer to Figure 1 10 4 Secure gauge wheels with linchpins 8 supplied attached to the support loop with plastic ties Insert linchpins from the front and flip clasp shut over the spindles towards the back At...

Page 26: ...jerking motion then bleed hydraulics as follows 1 With mower decks lowered onto the ground remove connecting pins 1 from rod end of the two wing cylinders 2 and center deck cylinder 3 2 Support cylinders vertically with rod end up 3 Cycle hydraulic system to extend both wing cylinders and center deck cylinder Retract cylinders and repeat this process 2 times 4 On each cylinder crack rod end cylind...

Page 27: ... belt deflects 1 4 6mm The force required to get this deflection should range from 7 10 lbs 3 5 kg 2 Adjust belt tension by adjusting eyebolt 1 as needed This adjustment will increase or decrease tension on spring 2 Excessive Belt Tension May Lead to Premature belt damage and drive components A safety hazard to the operator or bystanders Not Enough Belt Tension May lead to Premature belt damage du...

Page 28: ...ill affect mowing height Make sure all tires have proper pressure See Tire Inflation Chart on page 54 2 Lower mower decks fully down on a flat level surface 3 Make measurement A top of deck to ground on all three decks Check measurements in Cutting Height Chart to determine if the decks need to be raised or lowered to obtain preferred cutting height B 4 Raise all three mower decks up to an adequat...

Page 29: ...arbox f Place additional C spacers above metal spindle tubes IMPORTANT Linchpins should always be inserted into the gauge wheel spindle from the front with the locking clasp flipped shut over the spindle toward the back Attaching the pin in this manner will prevent vegetation from catching on the clasp and flipping it open while traveling forward IMPORTANT Slide on spacers are 1 2 thick Use two 1 ...

Page 30: ...be tight b They should not be too slack or cables 5 will not be able to pull transport locks 1 out of tool bar NOTE Figure 2 6 is shown with mower decks down for clarity Mower decks will need to be folded up and locked in the transport locks to check for adjustment of transport locks locking lugs 2 3 If needed adjust aircraft cables 5 as follows a Loosen cable clamps 4A 4B and pull or let out airc...

Page 31: ...t to a lower gear to maintain engine rpm while traveling slower Do not operate and or travel across inclines where the tractor and or implement can rollover Consult your tractor s manual for acceptable inclines the tractor is capable of traveling across Do not engage power take off with AFM decks in the raised position or with engine speed above idle Doing so will damage power train components Sec...

Page 32: ...f a thrown object hazard Tractor Mower Inspection Make the following inspections with mower attached to a tractor with tractor and mower parked on a level surface power take off disengaged and mower blades stopped 1 Complete Operating Checklist above 2 Make sure hitch safety chain is securely attached to mower and tractor 3 Grease driveline shaft and all other grease fittings 4 Check oil level in ...

Page 33: ...the mower decks are raising the three transport locks 1 will automatically lock in place Make sure they have locked in place before transporting Refer to Figure 3 4 4 Deck float pins are provided with the AFM4216 model only If a narrow transport width is required or if transporting long distances the deck float pins on the AFM4216 should be inserted as follows a Remove deck float pin 2 from storag...

Page 34: ...ximum field float of mower decks Unfold Decks With Hydraulic Locks Refer to Figure 3 5 1 AFM4216 Model Only Remove wing deck floating pins 2 and store in storage tube 1 Refer to Figure 3 7 2 Using the tractor s hydraulic control lever fully retract all hydraulic cylinders 2 to remove weight from transport locks 1 3 After hydraulic cylinders 2 have fully retracted extend hydraulic cylinders 2 The t...

Page 35: ...actor PTO before raising mower decks to transport position to avoid power train damage injury from thrown objects or blade contact 1 Refer to Figure 3 8 Relocate slow moving vehicle Safety sign 1 from back of your tractor to mounting bracket 2 on the back of the mower If needed the slow moving vehicle sign can be purchased from your nearest Land Pride dealer Refer to Slow Moving Vehicle Sign Acces...

Page 36: ...nnected to or catching on the tractor 15 Shut tractor down properly before dismounting 16 Replace hitch pin 9 with flat washer 10 in mower hitch clevis 11 Secure hitch pin with hairpin 8 Refer to Figure 3 8 on page 31 17 Remove slow moving vehicle sign 1 from mounting bracket 2 18 Reinsert slow moving vehicle sign in mounting bracket on the back of the tractor Special Operating Instructions 1 Afte...

Page 37: ...e that the mower doesn 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 when traveling on public roads and in the dark of night Comply with all local state and federal laws It is important that you inspect the area where you will be cutting and clear it...

Page 38: ... your Land Pride dealer for blade availability Low Lift Blades Standard Land Pride s low lift blades are designed for mowing over sandy soil terrain where high suction lift is not crucial Sand drawn into the blades accelerates blade wear more than normal Low lift blades are recommended because they produce a lower suction keeping sand uplift and blade wear to a minimum Medium Lift Blades Land Prid...

Page 39: ...ubricate components as listed under Lubrication Points starting on page 35 4 Always maintain proper air pressure in the tires Refer to Tire Inflation Chart on page 54 5 Replace worn damaged or illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your Land Pride dealer See Information about Safety Labels starting on page 6 Hydraulic System WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Hydraulic fluid un...

Page 40: ...orts before servicing the underside A person can become entangled in the drivetrain if the tractor is started and power take off is engaged or crushed by an unsupported implement Bent deformed or cracked blades should be removed from unit and discarded Never weld a broken or cracked blade DO NOT attempt to straighten or reuse such blades ALWAYS replace with a new OEM blade to assure safety WARNING...

Page 41: ...utside bolts 6 from blade bar 2 5 Reinstall blade 1 blade washer 5 and bolt 4 Care should be taken when installing the blade bolt to not get it cross threaded and to know if the bolt is right hand or left hand Torque bolt to 75 ft lbs 6 Model AFM4216 Only Reinstall the two outside bolts Tighten to correct torque listed in The Torque Values Chart on page 54 NOTE Blade bolt on the left hand deck is ...

Page 42: ...vetrain if the tractor is started and the power take off is engaged WARNING To avoid serious injury or death A slip clutch that has been in use or has slipped for as little as only two or three seconds during run in may be too hot to touch Allow a hot clutch to cool before working on it The drivetrain and mower is protected from shock loads with a friction slip clutch on the main driveline Oxidati...

Page 43: ... with a wire brush or steel wool Assemble Clutch Refer to Figure 5 8 1 Place spacer 8 against yoke flange 9 2 Place one new friction disc 6 against yoke flange 9 and hub flange 7 against the friction disc as shown 3 Place the second new friction disc 6 against hub flange 7 and the flat surface of pressure plate 5 against the disc 4 Place the inside diameter of disc spring 4 against pressure plate ...

Page 44: ...1 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 Installation on page 37 7 Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust Ask your dealer for Land Pride aerosol touch up paint They are also available in touch up bottles with brush quarts and g...

Page 45: ...s and into the cavity 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 8 Hours Driveline Shafts Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity See drawing 25 Hours 12726 13667 12729 InnerTube Inner Tube of Driveline Type of Lubrication Wheel Bearing Grease Clean a...

Page 46: ... in wheel hubs but care should be used as grease gun pressure can force dust cap to come off Land Pride recommends repacking wheel bearings annually Wheel Bushings Transport Hubs Type of Lubrication Wheel Bearing Grease Quantity As required Wheel Bearings 18 Gauge Wheels Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity Repack wheel bearings annually NOTE A grease zerk is provided in wheel hubs bu...

Page 47: ...11 19 21 43 Transport Locks Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required 25 Hours Tool Bar to Deck Pivot Pin Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required 25 Hours 26574 26574 26572 Blade Spindle Bearings Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required 25 Hours ...

Page 48: ...9 21 44 26572 26572 26573 Rear Deck Pivot Half Clamps Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required 25 Hours Wing Flex Pivot Lugs Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required 25 Hours Wing Deck Pivot Bushings Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required 25 Hours ...

Page 49: ...nd check dipstick If oil level is at or below the bottom level mark add recommended gear lube through top plug hole until oil reaches top mark on dipstick Reinstall top plug with dipstick and tighten Method 2 Remove side oil plug 2 If oil is below bottom of plug hole add recommended gear lube through top dipstick hole until oil flows out of side plug hole Reinstall and tighten side oil plug 2 and ...

Page 50: ...th sealant 18 x 9 5 or 15 x 6 6 Tongue support 2 200 lb 1000 kg capacity screw jack Deck wheel spindles 1 1 4 3 2 cm With nylon bushings Gearbox support 3 8 Steel channel Transport tires 2 each 23 x 10 5 with sealant Gearboxes 540 rpm 1 splitter and 3 wing Transport locks Automatic with pull rope release Gearbox lubrication Gear lube 80 90W EP Turning radius Zero turning radius Gearbox oil capacit...

Page 51: ...ion 6 Specifications Capacities Table of Contents AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 19 21 47 Model 4214 Specification Drawing 14044 14 0 4 27 m Cutting Width 14 3 4 34 m 14 10 4 52 m ...

Page 52: ...n Deck tires 10 Each air tires with sealant 18 x 9 5 or 15 x 6 6 Tongue support 2 200 lb 998 kg Capacity screw jack Deck wheel spindles 1 1 4 3 2 cm With nylon bushings Gearbox support 3 8 10 cm Steel channel Transport tires 2 each 23 x 10 5 with sealant Gearboxes 540 rpm 1 splitter and 3 wing Transport locks Automatic with pull rope release Gearbox lubrication Gear lube 80 90W EP Turning radius Z...

Page 53: ...ion 6 Specifications Capacities Table of Contents AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 19 21 49 Model 4216 Specification Drawing 13665 16 8 5 08 m Cutting Width 16 10 5 13 m 15 0 4 57 m ...

Page 54: ...e swing allowing for excellent flotation from each deck Deflectors built into mower decks Safety features meet ANSI standards Many competitors use chains for protection Once chains are removed the unit may not meet ANSI specifications Rear discharge Even dispersal discharged items are always aimed downward No rear chains are needed which tend to clump damp grass Cat 4 CV main driveline Constant ve...

Page 55: ...Section 7 Features Benefits Table of Contents AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 19 21 51 This page left blank intentionally ...

Page 56: ...hould be repaired or replaced if bent Contacting drawbar Reposition drawbar Bottoming out Shorten driveline profiles Driveline telescoping profile failing Shock load Avoid hitting solid 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 velocity joint is ...

Page 57: ...und speed too fast Shift to a lower gear Mower not level Level mower Dull blades Sharpen blades and balance or replace Tractor loaded down by the mower Tractor rpm too low Mow at tractor s rated power take off rpm 540 power take off rpm Ground speed too fast Shift to a lower gear Grass too wet Wait until grass dries Grass too tall Raise cutting height of mower and cut grass twice Debris wrapped ar...

Page 58: ... 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 9 225 165 585 430 820 605 M20 X 1 5 310 230 650 480 900 665 7 8 14 250 185 640 475 905 670 M24 X 3 480 355 760 560 1050 780 1 8 340 250 875 645 1230 910 M24 X 2 525 390 830 610 1150 845 1 12 370 275 955 705 1350 995 M30 X 3 5 960 705 1510 1120 2...

Page 59: ...ty or which has been used for a purpose for which the product is not designed Misuse also specifically includes failure to properly maintain oil levels grease points and driveline shafts Claims under this Warranty should be made to the dealer which originally sold the product and all warranty adjustments must be made through an authorized Land Pride dealer Land Pride reserves the right to make cha...

Page 60: ...Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com ...

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