Land Pride AFM4522, Operator'S Manual

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Section 3: Operating Instructions
Table of Contents
AFM4522 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-360M 11/18/21
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Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the Grooming Mower. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the mower
unless they have read, fully understood, and are totally
familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make sure the
operator has paid particular attention to:
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Important Safety Information , page 1
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Section 1: Assembly & Setup,
page 15
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Section 3: Operating Instructions , page 28
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Section 2: Adjustments
, page 25
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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication , page 36
Perform the following inspections before using your
All-Flex Grooming Mower.
Safety
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Clear area to be cut of debris and other unforeseen
removable objects before cutting. Mark non-removable
hazards such as tree stumps, post stubs, protruding objects,
rocks, drop-offs, holes, etc. with a visible flag.
•
Tractor power take-off shaft shield, driveline shields, and
gearbox shaft shields must be installed and in good working
condition to avoid driveline entanglement and projectiles
flying off of the driveline.
•
Do not allow anyone near the tractor or implement while
operating. Stop operation if bystanders are too close. They
can be hit by flying projectiles, become entangled in the
equipment, or ran over.
O
perating Checklist
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Check Ref.
Read and follow all Safety Rules carefully.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
Page 1
Make sure all guards and shields are in place.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
Page 1
Make sure their are no hydraulic leaks on the
unit. See “Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard”.
Page 3
Read and follow hook-up and preparation.
Refer to “Section 1: Assembly & Setup”.
Page 15
examination of drivelines. Check connections
at the tractor and gearboxes.
Page 20
Read and make all required adjustments.
Refer to “Section 2: Adjustments”.
Page 25
Inspect blades for wear and sharpness. Page 36
Read and follow all Maintenance Instructions.
See “Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication”.
Page 36
Read and follow all Lubrication Instructions.
Refer to “Lubrication Points” instructions.
Page 43
Check mower initially and periodically for
loose bolts and pins. Refer to “Torque Values
Chart”.
Page 52
Check tire pressure. Add air if needed. Page 52
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All guards and shields must be installed and in good
working condition while operating the implement.
•
Keep all persons away from the blades while they are
rotating. Never place hands or feet under the deck with
blades rotating or when tractor engine is running. Do not
operate the implement or tractor if bystanders are in the
area.
•
Do not transport without transport locks securely engaged.
Do not walk or work underneath a raised wing unless all
transport locks are securely engaged. Wings can drop
suddenly if a transport lock is not securely engaged.
•
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:
•
Always follow “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” provided in
this manual before dismounting the tractor.
•
Allow only persons to operate this implement who have
fully read and comprehended this manual, and who have
been properly trained in the safe operation of this
implement. Serious injury or death can result from the
inability to read, understand, and follow instructions
provided in this manual.
•
Operate only power machines equipped with a certified
Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and seat belt. Keep
folding ROPS in the “locked up” position when
appropriate. If ROPS is in the locked up position, fasten
seat belt snugly and securely to help protect against serious
injury or death from falling and machine overturn.
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Never carry riders on the implement or tractor. Riders can
obstruct the operator’s view, interfere with controls, be
pinched by moving components, become entangled in
rotating components, struck by objects, thrown about, fall
off and be run over, etc.
•
Select a safe ground speed that will allow adequate control
of steering and stopping. Never exceed 20 mph (32.2 km/h)
with attached equipment. Rough terrain requires a slower
speed.
•
Slow down when traveling over rough or hilly terrain. Shift
to a lower gear to maintain engine rpm while traveling
slower.
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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.
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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.
•
Always disengage tractor PTO before raising mower decks
to transport position to avoid power train damage, injury
from thrown objects, or blade contact.
Section 3: Operating Instructions