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Operator’s Manual

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

Table of Contents

310-155M

FD1548 & FD1560

3-Spindle Grooming Mower

10618

7/18/08

Summary of Contents for FD1548

Page 1: ...Printed Operator s Manual Read the Operator s manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instruc tions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life and the lives of others...

Page 2: ...ders Printed in the United States of America Important Safety Information 1 Be Aware of Signal Words 1 Safety Labels 4 Introduction 7 Using This Manual 7 Terminology 7 Definitions 7 Owner Assistance 7...

Page 3: ...achine components that for functional purposes cannot be guarded Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and includes hazards that are...

Page 4: ...lashing warning lights and turn signals are recommended whenever driving on public roads Use lights and devices provided with implement Practice Safe Maintenance Understand procedure before doing work...

Page 5: ...ure to loud noise can cause hearing impairment or hearing loss Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator Avoi...

Page 6: ...3 Replace all damaged or missing labels 4 Some new equipment installed during repair require safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by the manufacturer When ordering new c...

Page 7: ...310 155M Land Pride Table of Contents ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY 818 555C Danger Rotating Blades 818 540C Danger Guard Missing 818 552C Danger Rotating Driveline 818 293C Caution V Belt Installatio...

Page 8: ...6 Important Safety Information FD1548 FD1560 3 Spindle Grooming Mower 310 155M 7 18 08 Land Pride Table of Contents 818 558C Warning General Safety 818 556C Danger Thrown Objects 15038 15036...

Page 9: ...s using quality materials Proper assembly maintenance and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the machine The parts on your FD15 Grooming Mower have been speciall...

Page 10: ...ing control ballast may have to be added to your tractor front end To determine whether or not to add ballast refer to your tractor operator s manual 3 Mount the upper hitch bars 1 to the front hitch...

Page 11: ...ine end with the extended safety cone over the splined shaft of the gearbox and secure with attaching device 2 Slide the driveline over the tractor s splined PTO shaft and secure with locking device o...

Page 12: ...moved Operating Instructions 1 Clear the area to be mowed of rocks branches and other foreign objects 2 Lower mower to ground Set tractor throttle at approximately 1 4 open Engage PTO to start blades...

Page 13: ...out to place the upper hitch pin vertically above the lower hitch pin as to allow mower flotation 6 Rotate blades parallel to direction of travel 7 Measure the clearance from the cutting edge to the...

Page 14: ...AT NIGHT OR DURING THE DAY USE ACCESSORY LIGHTS AND DEVICES FOR ADEQUATE WARNING TO OPERATORS OF OTHER VEHICLES COMPLY WITH ALL FEDERAL STATE AND LOCAL LAWS Belt Tension Refer to Figure 3 2 CAUTION B...

Page 15: ...ssion to a lower gear Blade damaged or dull Sharpen balance or replace blade Excessive vibration Power Take Off shaft or distri bution shafts bend Replace Power Take Off or distribution shafts Blade b...

Page 16: ...grooves Reinstall over center latch using socket wrench Recheck spring tension 5 Reinstall all belt covers and secure in place with hardware FD1560 V BELT INSTALLATION Refer to Figure 5 2 1 Remove bel...

Page 17: ...genuine Land Pride blades only Storage At the end of the working season or when the mower will not be used for a long period it is good practice to clean off any dirt or grease that may have accumulat...

Page 18: ...Grease Quantity Until grease starts to purge from the top bearing Top bearing has a purge gap which allows grease to purge from it Wheel Support Bushings Type of Lubrication Multipurpose Grease Quant...

Page 19: ...x by removing the plug in the top of the box Add oil if necessary into the biggest plug at the back of the box Retighten both plugs Type of Lubrication SAE 90 Oil Quantity Until oil reaches outside pl...

Page 20: ...x 2 1 2 x 16 3 4 Heat Treated Alloy Steel 1 4 x 2 1 2 x 20 3 4 Heat Treated Alloy Steel Blade Tip Speed 15 000 FPM 15 000 FPM Cutting Height 1 1 2 4 1 2 1 2 Increments Deck Material Thickness 10 Gauge...

Page 21: ...230 170 325 240 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 43...

Page 22: ...r design of the product at any time without notice This Warranty shall not be interpreted to render Land Pride liable for damages of any kind direct consequential or contingent to property Furthermore...

Page 23: ...Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA...

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