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Operator’s Manual
FD1548 & FD1560
3-Spindle Grooming Mower
!Read the Operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!
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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
Section 1 Assembly and Setup . . . . . . . . .8
Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Upper Hitch Arms Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Tractor Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Section 2 Operating Instructions . . . . . .10
Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Prestart Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Section 3 Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3-Point Hitch Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Leveling the Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cutting Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Belt Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Section 4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .13
Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication .14
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Blade Sharpening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
FD1548 V-BELT INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
FD1560 V-BELT INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Belt Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
AIR TIRES (AIR PRESSURE): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Service Mowing Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Lubrication Legend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
PTO U-Joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
PTO Shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Wheel Bushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Wheel Support Bushings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Bearing in Blade Spindle Hubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Section 6 Specifications & Capacities . .18
Section 7 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes . . . . 19 Tire Inflation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Land Pride provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Land Pride assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Land Pride reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future. The illustrations in this manual are not intended for safe and proper assembly or disassembly of equipment. The illustrations are intended for ordering parts only.
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Important Safety Information
The word that designates a degree or level of hazard seriousness. The signal words are:
! DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations, typically for machine components that, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
Indicates a potentially hazardous
! WARNING
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Indicates! CAUTIONa potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
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Keep Riders
Off Machinery
▲Riders obstruct the operator’s view they could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine.
▲Never allow children to operate equipment.
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Use Safety
Lights and Devices
▲Slow moving tractors, selfpropelled equipment, and towed implements can create a hazard when driven on public roads. They are difficult to see, especially at night.
▲Flashing warning lights and turn signals are recommended whenever driving on public roads. Use lights and devices provided with implement.
Transport
Machinery Safely
▲Comply with state and local laws.
▲Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph. DO NOT EXCEED. Never travel at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering and stopping. Some rough terrains require a slower speed.
▲Sudden breaking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset. Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with brakes.
▲Use the following maximum speed - tow load weight ratios as a guideline:
▲20 mph when weight is less than or equal to the weight of tractor.
▲10 mph when weight is double the weight of tractor.
▲IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load that is more than double the weight of tractor.
Practice Safe Maintenance
▲Understand procedure before doing work. Use proper tools and equipment, refer to Operator’s Manual for additional information.
▲Work in a clean dry area.
▲Lower the implement to the ground, put tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove key before preforming maintenance.
▲Allow implement to cool completely.
▲Install all transport locks on raised drill before working underneath, refer to the Operator’s Manual for quantity and location of transport locks.
▲Do not grease or oil implement while it is in operation.
▲Move the opener handle to the “ROAD” position and complete raising the openers to lock them up before working underneath them.
▲Disk edges are sharp. Be careful when working in this area.
▲Disconnect battery ground cable (-) before servicing or adjusting electrical systems or before welding on implement.
▲Inspect all parts. Make sure parts are in good condition & installed properly.
▲Remove buildup of grease, oil or debris.
▲Remove all tools and unused pars from implement before operation.
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Important Safety Information
Prepare for Emergencies
▲Be prepared if a fire starts.
▲Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
▲Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital and fire department near phone.
Wear
Protective Equipment
▲Protective clothing and equipment should be worn.
▲Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job. Avoid loose fitting clothing.
▲Prolonged exposure 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. Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery.
Tire Safety
▲Tire changing can be dangerous and should be preformed by trained personnel using the correct tools and equipment.
▲When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of or over the tire assembly. Use a safety cage if available.
▲When removing and installing wheels, use wheel handling equipment adequate for the weight involved.
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Safety at All Times
Thoroughly read and understand the instructions given in this manual before operation. Refer to the “Safety Label” section, read all instructions noted on them.
▲Operator should be familiar with all functions of the unit.
▲Operate implement from the driver’s seat only.
▲Do not leave tractor or implement unattended with engine running.
▲Dismounting from a moving tractor could cause serious injury or death.
▲Do not stand between the tractor and implement during hitching.
▲Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from power-driven parts.
▲Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with moving parts.
▲Watch out for wires, trees, etc., when folding and raising implement. Make sure all persons are clear of working area.
▲Turning tractor too tight may cause implement to ride up on wheels. This could result in injury or equipment damage.
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Important Safety Information
Your implement comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They were designed to help you safely operate your implement.
1.Read and follow label directions.
2.Keep all safety labels clean and legible.
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 components make
sure the correct safety labels are included in the request. To order new labels go to your Land Pride dealer.
5.Refer to this section for proper label placement. To install new labels:
a.Clean the area the label is to be placed.
b.Peel backing from label. Press firmly on surface being careful not to cause air bubbles under label.
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818-130C
Caution: 540 RPM
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15038 |
818-142C
Danger: PTO Driveline
818-230C
Red Reflector
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818-250C
Caution: V-Belt Installation
(FD1560)
818-293C
Caution: V-Belt Installation
(FD1548)
818-540C
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Danger: Guard Missing |
ROTATING DRIVELINE
KEEP AWAY!
818-552C
13102
Danger: Rotating Driveline
818-555C
15038
Danger: Rotating Blades
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