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Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
FDR2572 & FDR2584 and Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-262M
Table of Contents
5/04/12
Tractor Requirements
Tractor horsepower rating should be between 15 and 50
horsepower. Tractors outside the horsepower range must
not be used.
The rear power take-off (PTO) speed must be capable
540 RPM and have a 1 3/8"-6 spline.
A 3-Point Category I hitch is required. 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.
!
WARNING
Ballast weights may be required to maintain steering control.
Refer to your tractor’s operator’s manual to determine proper
ballast requirements.
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 28 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 this 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.
Vented Dipstick Installation
Refer to Figure 1-1:
A vented dipstick is shipped loose and packaged with the
Operator’s Manual. Remove temporary solid plug from
top of gearbox and replace with vented dipstick. See your
nearest Land Pride Dealer if dipstick is missing.
IMPORTANT: Grooming Mowers are shipped with
solid plugs in the gearboxes to prevent loss of oil
during shipping and handling. The solid plug on top
of the gearbox must be replaced with a vented
dipstick before operating the mower.
Pre-Assembly Checklist
Installation of Vented Dipstick
Figure 1-1
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 24 for mower weights.
Make sure all major components and loose parts
are shipped with the machine.
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.
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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 machine is in transport position.
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DO NOT
OVERFILL!
Oil Level
Plug
Remove
Gas Plug
Install
Vented Dipstick
Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
