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Section 4 Troubleshooting

7/18/08

FD1548 & FD1560 3-Spindle Grooming Mower   310-155M

Land Pride

Table of Contents

Section 4

Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause

Solution

Discharge chute plugged

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CAUTION

Do not try to clean discharge opening
when mower is running. Bodily harm
may occur.

Belt not installed correctly

Check installation of belt

Grass too wet

Wait until grass dries

Grass too tall

Raise cutting height of mower and cut grass twice

RPM of tractor too low

Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm) Check PTO speed &
tractor engine

Ground speed too fast

Shift transmission to a lower gear

Belt slipping

Plugged grooming mower

Unplug and clean mower deck

Debris in sheaves

Remove belt guard shields and clean sheaves

Worn belt

Replace belt

Patches of uncut grass

RPM of tractor too low

Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm). Check PTO
speed & tractor engine

Ground speed too fast

Shift transmission 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 broken or bent

Replace blade

Sheaves damaged or out of
alignment

Replace sheaves or align

Drive belt damaged

Replace drive belt

Inadequate clearance between
belt guard shields & belt

Remove belt guard shields & clean debris from belt area &
sheaves

Mower in raised position &
mower running

Readjust 3-point hitch to raise mower to maximum of 14
inches

Gearbox noisy

Low lubricant level

Check lubricant level

Blades scalping grass

Cutting too low

Raise cutting height by adjusting wheels

Ridges in terrain

Change mowing pattern

Fast turning speed

Reduce speed on turns

Uneven cut

Ground speed too fast

Shift to a lower gear

Mower not level

Level mower

Dull blades

Sharpen blades & balance or replace

Tractor loaded down by mower

RPM of engine too low

Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm)

Ground speed too fast

Shift to a lower gear

Debris wrapped around
mower spindles or blades

Clean mower

Содержание FD1548

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

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