Land Pride AFM4522, Operator'S Manual

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Section 1: Assembly & Setup
Table of Contents
AFM4522 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-360M 11/18/21
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Check Driveline Minimum Length
Figure 1-11
Check Driveline Collapsible Length
1. Make sure all drivelines are secured before moving
the mower.
2. If parked on an uneven surface, start tractor and
move mower and tractor to a level, flat surface.
3. If checking main driveline, raise mower until splitter
gearbox input shaft is level with tractor power take-off
shaft. Securely block cutter at this height.
4. Shutdown tractor following
“Tractor Shutdown
Procedure” on page 15.
5. Remove outer driveline from inner driveline to
separate the two profiles as shown in Figure 1-11.
6. If unattached, attach driveline to the gearbox input
shaft. Refer to step 4 on page 20 under “Deck
Drivelines”
or
“Main Driveline”
, whichever is
applicable.
7. Attach driveline to the output shaft. Refer to step 5 on
page 20 under “Deck Drivelines” or “Main
Driveline”
, whichever is applicable.
8. Hold inner and outer drivelines parallel to each other
as shown in Figure 1-11. Measure dimension “A”.
•
If “A” is less than 1" (2.5 cm), continue with step 13.
•
If “A” is greater than or equal to 1" (2.5 cm),
continue with step 9 below.
9. Pull back on outer driveline yoke lock collar and slide
driveline yoke off of the output shaft.
10. Apply multi-purpose grease to the inside of the outer
shaft and reassemble the driveline.
11. Reattach driveline to the output shaft. Move driveline
back and forth to ensure both ends are secured.
Reattach any end that is loose.
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IMPORTANT: A driveline that is too long can bottom
out causing structural damage to the tractor and
implement. Always check driveline minimum length
during initial setup, and when connecting to a
different tractor. More than one driveline may be
required to fit all applications.
Shorten Driveline Length
Figure 1-12
12. Skip to “Install LED Lights” on page 22.
13. If dimension “A” is less than 1" (2.5 cm), shorten
driveline as follows:
Refer to Figure 1-12:
a. Measure 1" or 2.5 cm (
“B1”
dimension) back from
outer driveline shield and make a mark at this
location on the inner driveline shield.
b. Measure 1" or 2.5 cm ( “B2” dimension) back from
the inner driveline shield and make a mark at this
location on the outer driveline shield.
14. Pull back on outer driveline yoke lock collar and slide
driveline yoke off of the output shaft.
15. Pull back on inner driveline yoke lock collar and slide
driveline yoke off of the input shaft.
16. Cut off non-yoke end of inner driveline as follows:
a. Measure from end of inner shield to scribed mark
(
“X”
dimension) and record.
b. Cut off inner shield at the mark. Cut same amount
off the inner shaft (
“X1”
dimension).
17. Cut off non-yoke end of outer driveline as follows:
a. Measure from end of outer shield to scribed mark
( “Y” dimension) and record.
b. Cut off outer shield at the mark. Cut same amount
off the outer shaft ( “Y1” dimension).
18. Remove all burrs and cuttings.
19. Apply multi-purpose grease to the inside of the outer
shaft and reassemble the driveline.
20. Attach driveline to the mower and tractor. Refer to
steps 4-5 on page 20 under
“Deck Drivelines”
or
“Main Driveline” , whichever is applicable.
21. Move driveline back and forth to ensure both ends
are secured. Reattach any end that is loose.
22. Continue with
“Install LED Lights”
on page 22.
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