Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up Important Safety Information
FDR1648, FDR1660 & FDR1672 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-366M
12/2/21
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Section 1:
Assembly & Set-Up
Tractor Requirements
Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted
below. Tractors outside the horsepower range must not
be used.The lower 3-point arms must be stabilized to
prevent side-to-side movement. Most tractors have sway
blocks or adjustable chains for this purpose.
Required Horsepower Range . . . 15-40 hp (11- 30 kW)
Power Take-Off Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 rpm
Spline Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3/8" - 6
Hitch Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - Point Cat. 1
WARNING
!
To prevent serious injury or death:
Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may need
weights added to the front to maintain steering control.
Consult your tractor Operator’s Manual to determine proper
weight requirements and maximum weight limitations.
The tractor
MUST
be equipped with protective equipment
designed to shield the operator from thrown objects and
from tractor roll over. An enclosed tractor cab with a Roll
Over Protective Structure (ROPS) may qualify. See
tractor’s manual for type of protection your tractor has.
Torque Requirements
Refer to
“Torque Values Chart”
on page 34 to
determine correct torque values for common bolts.
Dealer Preparations
This Grooming Mower has been partially assembled at
the factory. Some assembly and preparation are still
required before the mower is ready for operation and can
be attached to the customer tractor.
Make sure that the intended tractor conforms to the
Tractor Requirements stated above. Also, read and
understand the Operator’s Manual for the Grooming
Mower. An understanding of how it works will aid in its’
assembly and setup.
Go through the
Pre-Assembly Checklist
before
assembling the mower. To speed up your assembly task
and make the job safer, have all needed parts and
equipment readily at hand.
Installation of Vented Dipstick
Figure 1-1
Vented Dipstick Installation
Refer to Figure 1-1:
A vented dipstick for the gearbox is included in a bag with
the manual. See your nearest Land Pride dealer if the
dipstick is missing. Remove temporary solid plug from
the top of the splitter gearbox and replace it with the
supplied vented dipstick.
Pre-Assembly Checklist
Check
Reference
Make sure miscellaneous assembly tools are on hand: Hammer,
tape measure, hacksaw, assortment of wrenches & sockets,
3/8" drill, drill bits and spirit level.
Have a forklift or hoist with properly sized chains and safety
stands on hand capable of lifting 2500 lbs.
Have a minimum of two people available during assembly.
Check to see if auxiliary tractor weights are needed.
See Specifications on page 31 for mower weights.
Make sure all major components and loose parts
are shipped with the implement.
Operator’s
Manual
Double check to make sure all fasteners & pins are
installed in the correct location. Refer to the Parts
Manual if unsure.
NOTE:
All assembled hardware from the factory
has been installed in the correct location.
Remember location of a part or fastener if
removed. Keep parts separated.
Operator’s
Manual &
Parts Manual
Make sure working parts move freely, bolts are
tight & cotter pins are spread.
Operator’s
Manual
Make sure all grease fittings are in place and
lubricated.
Section 5
Make sure all safety labels are correctly located
and legible. Replace if damaged.
Important
Safety
Information
Make sure all red reflectors are correctly located
and visible when implement is in transport
position.
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DO NOT
OVERFILL!
Oil Level
Plug
Solid
Plug
Vented Dipstick
IMPORTANT:
Gearboxes are shipped with solid
plugs in them to prevent oil loss during shipping and
handling. The solid plug on top of the gearbox must
