Land Pride AFM4214 User Manual

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All-Flex Grooming Mowers

AFM4214 and AFM4216

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315-587M

Operator’s Manual

Read the Operator’s manual entirely. When
you see this symbol, the subsequent

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instructions andwarningsare serious - follow
without exception. Your life and the lives of
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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1

Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Serial Number Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Section 1: Assembly and Set-up . . . . . .13

Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Hardware Torque Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

PTO To Drawbar Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Tractor Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Main Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Check Constant Velocity Driveline Length . . .14

Hydraulic Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Pull Rope Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Gauge Wheel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Bleeding The Fold Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Section 2: Operating Instructions . . . . .17

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

U-Joint Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Constant Velocity Driveline Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Pre-Operation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Section 3: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Deck Height Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Belt Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Section 4: Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Ball Swivel Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Cutting Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Low Lift Blades (Standard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Medium Lift Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

High Lift Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Mulching Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication 24

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Servicing Mower Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Blade Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Blade Removal And Installation . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Blade Sharpening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Blade Options: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

V-Belt Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Driveline Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Type A Clutches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Type B Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Tires With Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Driveline Constant Velocity Shaft . . . . . . . . . .31

Driveline Shafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Inner Tube of Driveline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Wheel Support Bushings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Wheel Bushings (Gauge Wheels) . . . . . . . . . .32

Wheel Bushings (Transport Hubs) . . . . . . . . . .32

Blade Spindle Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

4-Way Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Mower Deck Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Tool Bar to Deck Pivot Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Transport Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Wing Deck Pivot Bushings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Rear Deck Pivot Half Clamps . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Wing Flex Pivot Lugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Section 6: Specifications & Capacities . 36

Section 7: Features & Benefits . . . . . . . .40

Section 8: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . .41

Section 9: Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Tire Inflation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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the rightto revise andimprove itsproducts as it sees fit. This publicationdescribes the stateof this productat the time of its publication,and may notreflect the productin the future.

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Important Safety Information

Important Safety Information

These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.

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.

Do not allow anyone to operate
this equipment who has not fully
read and comprehended this
manual and who has not been
properly trained in the safe
operation of the equipment.

▲ Operator should be familiar with

all functions of the unit.

▲ Operate implement from the

driver’s seat only.

▲ Make sure all guards and shields

are in place and secured before
operating implement.

▲ Do not leave tractor or implement

unattended with engine running.

▲ Dismounting from a moving

tractor could cause serious injury
or death.

▲ Do not allow anyone to stand

between the tractor and
implement while backing up tothe
implement.

▲ 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 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.

▲ Do not carry passengers on

implement at any time.

Look For The Safety Alert Symbol

The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a
potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra
safety precaution must be taken. When you see this
symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that
follows it. In addition to design and configuration of

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Be Aware of
Signal Words

A Signal word designates a degree or
level of hazard seriousness. The
signal words are:

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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.

For Your Protection

▲ Thoroughly read and understand

the “SafetyLabel”section, read all
instructions noted on them.

equipment, hazard control and accident prevention
are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
prudence and proper training of personnelinvolved in
the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of
equipment.

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WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed. It mayalso
be used to alert against unsafe
practices.

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CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.

Shutdown and Storage

▲ Lower machine to ground, put

tractor in park, turn off engine, and
remove the key.

▲ Detach and store implements in a

area where children normally do
not play. Secure implement by
using blocks and supports.

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Important Safety Information

These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.

Use Safety
Lights and Devices

▲ Slow moving tractors, self-

propelled equipment, and towed
implements can create a hazard
whendrivenonpublicroads.They
are difficult to see, especially at
night.

▲ Flashing warning lights and turn

signals are recommended
wheneverdriving on public roads.

Transport
Machinery Safely

▲ Comply with state and local laws.
▲ Maximum transport speed for

implement is 20 mph. DO NOT
EXCEED.Nevertravelat a speed
which does not allow adequate
control of steering and stopping.
Some rough terrain require a
slower speed.

▲ Sudden braking can cause a

towed load to swerve and upset.
Reduce speed iftowed 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.

Use A Safety Chain

▲ A safety chain will help control

drawn machinery should it
separate from the tractor
drawbar.

▲ Use a chain with the strength

rating equal to or greater than
the gross weight of the towed
machinery.

▲ Attach the chain to the tractor

drawbar support or other
specified anchor location. Allow
only enough slack in the chain
to permit turning.

▲ Do not use safety chain for

towing.

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

performing maintenance.

▲ Allow implement to cool

completely.

▲ Do not grease or oil implement

while it is in operation.

▲ Inspect all parts. Make sure parts

are in good condition & installed
properly.

▲ Remove buildup of grease, oil or

debris.

▲ Remove all tools and unused

parts from implement before
operation.

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this manual.

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.

911

Wear
Protective Equipment

▲ Protectiveclothingandequipment

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.

Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard

▲ Escaping fluid underpressurecan

penetrate the skin causing
serious injury.

▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving

pressure before disconnecting
hydrauliclines or performingwork
on the system.

▲ Make sure all hydraulic fluid

connections are tight and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in
good condition before applying
pressure to the system.

▲ Use a piece of paper or

cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS,to
check for suspected leaks.

▲ Wear protective gloves and safety

glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems.

▲ If an accident occurs, see a

doctor immediately. Any fluid
injected into the skin must be
treated within a few hours or
gangrene may result.

Tire Safety

▲ Tire changing can be dangerous

and should be performed 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.

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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Safety Labels

Your All-Flex Mower comes equipped with all safety
labels in place. They were designed to help you safely
operate your implement. Read and follow their
directions.

1. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.

2. Replace all damaged or missing labels. To order new
labels go to your Land Pride dealer.

3. Some new equipment installed during repair requires
safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as
specified by Land Pride. 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.

4. Refer to this section for proper label placement.
To install new labels:

a. Clean the area the label is to be placed.
b. Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to

be placed.
c. Peel backing from label.Press firmlyontothesurface.
d. Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card.

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818-558C

Warning: Serious Injury

818-339C

Warning: High Pressure

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Warning: Negative Tongue Weight

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26621

818-561C

Danger: Raised Wing

818-565C

Important: U-Joint Timing Instructions

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818-560C

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818-337C

26621

Warning: Max Trans Speed

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818-130C

Caution: 540 RPM

818-351C

Caution: Lock For Transport

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818-353C

Caution: Unlock To Unfold

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ROTATING DRIVELINE

KEEP AWAY!

818-552C

Danger: Entanglement

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26566

26566

818-556C

Danger: Thrown Object Hazard
Location: (3-Places) On Back of All Three Decks

818-045C

Warning: Pinch point or Crushing Hazard
Location: (3-Places) On Back of All Three Decks

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818-555C

Danger: Rotating Blade
Location: (3-Places) On Back of All Three Decks

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26566

Slow Moving Vehicle Label
Location: On Back of Center Deck Only

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26566

818-513C

Caution: V-Belt Installation
Location: (2-Places) Beneath Guard on
Center and Left Hand Decks

818-514C

Caution: V-Belt Installation
Location: (1-Place) Beneath Guard on Right Hand Deck

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818-543C

Danger: Guard Missing
Location: (6-Places)
Beneath Both Guards on All Three Decks

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818-187C

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Danger: Shield Missing
Location: Splitter Gearbox

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818-229C

Amber Reflector
Location: Front of Wing Decks (Left Wing Shown)

818-230C

Red Reflector
Location: 2-Places
(Large Arrows Back of Gearbox Mounts)

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Location: 4-Places
(Small Arrows Back of Deck)

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KEEP AWAY!

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Danger: Entanglement

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818-540C

Danger: Guard Missing

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Introduction

Introduction

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Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new
product owners.

This AFM42 Series All-Flex Mower has been designed
with care and built by skilled workers using quality
materials. Proper assembly, maintenance, and safe
operating practices will helpyouget years ofsatisfactory
use from the machine.

Application

The AFM4214 (14 foot) and AFM4216 (16 foot) All-Flex
Mowers are designed and built by Land Pride to provide
excellent cutting quality and performance on lush type
turf grasses that are located on expansive and well
manicured areas such as sports fields, theme parks,
fairways, turf farms, and large estates.

Theywilldeliverexcellentperformance when attached to
40-70 hp tractors with 540 rpm PTO speed andpull-type
draw bar. The hydraulic wing cylinders will easily lift up
the wing decks for a 6’-8" overall transport width when
moving from one site to another on public streets or on
right-of-ways.

The contour following capability, highly productive
cutting widths and rear discharge design of the floating
cutting decks will greatly reduce wide-area cutting times
and still deliver finely groomed surfaces at mowing
speeds from 2-6 mph. The AFM4214 and AFM4216
All-Flex Mower can be ordered with slip-clutch or
conventional wing driveline configurations and a choice
of 15 inch or 18 inch deck tires.

See “Section 6: Specifications & Capacities” and
“Section 7: Features & Benefits” for additional
information and performance enhancing options.

Definitions

NOTE: A special point of information that the

operator must be aware of before continuing.

IMPORTANT: A special pointofinformation related to
its preceding topic. Land Pride’s intention is that this
information should be read and noted before
continuing.

Owner Assistance

The Warranty Registration card should be filled out by
the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is
necessary to provide you with quality customer service.

If customer service or repairparts are required contact a
LandPridedealer. A dealer has trained personnel, repair
parts and equipment needed to service the implement.

The parts on your All-Flex Mower have been specially
designedandshouldonlybe replaced with genuine Land
Pride parts. Therefore, should your All-Flex Mower
require replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer.

Serial Number Plate

For prompt service always use the serial number and
modelnumber when ordering partsfromyour Land Pride
dealer.Besuretoincludeyourserialandmodel numbers
incorrespondencealso. Refer to Figure 1forthelocation
of your serial number plate.

Using This Manual

This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize

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you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments,
troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read this manual
and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe
and efficient operation.

• The information contained within this manual was

current at thetime of printing.Some parts maychange
slightly to assure you of the best performance.

• To order a new Operator’s or Parts Manual contact

your authorized dealer. Manuals can also be
downloaded, free-of-charge from our website at
www.landpride.com.

• Refer to Figure 1. Store your Operator’s Manual in the

dry storage tube for future reference.

Terminology

“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by
facing the directionthe machine will operate whilein use
unless otherwise stated.

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Introduction

Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new
machine. If for any reason you do not understand any
part of this manual or are not satisfied with the service
received, the following actions are suggested:

1. Discuss the matter with your dealership Service
Manager making sure he is aware of any problems
youmay haveand that he has hadthe opportunity to
assist you.

2. If you are still not satisfied, seek out the Owner or
General Manager of the dealership, explain the
problem and request assistance.

3. Forfurther assistance write to:

Land Pride Service Department

1525 East North Street

P.O. Box 5060

Salina, Ks. 67402-5060

E-mail address

[e-mail]

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Section 1: Assembly and Set-up

Tractor Requirements

Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted
below. Tractors outside the horsepower range must not
be used.

Horsepower Rating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-70 HP

Rear PTO Shaft Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 3/8”-6 Spline

Rear PTO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540RPM

Hitch Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Draw Bar

Hydraulic Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . One Duplex Outlet

Tractor Weight . . . . . . . . . See Important Note Below

IMPORTANT: Ballast may need to be added to your
tractor to maintain steering control. Refer to your
tractor’s operator manual to determine if additional
ballastis needed. This mower has a positivetransport
tongue weight of approximately 540 lbs. on the
AFM4214 and 580 lbs. on the AFM4216.

Hardware Torque Information

When tightening hardware, refer to “Torque Values
Chart” on page 43 to determine standard torque values.
Refer to "Additional Torque Values" at the bottom of the
chart for exceptions to the standard torque values.

PTO To Drawbar Set-Up

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CAUTION

Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result. This
mower is designed to be used with a tractor using a rear
540 rpm PTO drive.

Refer to Figure 1-1:

Distances between center of drawbar hitch pin hole to
end of tractor PTO shaft (“A” dimension) and from top of
drawbar hitch to center of PTO shaft (“B” dimension)
must be maintained.

Tractor Hook-up

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DANGER

Crushing Hazard between tractor and implement. Do notallow
anyone to stand between the tractor and implement while
backing-up to an implement. Never operate the hydraulic
3-point lift controlswhile someone is directlybehind the tractor.

Refer to Refer to Figure 1-2:

1. Make cer tain jack stand is properly attached to the
mower hitch and secured with attachment pin.

2. Back tractor within close proximity of clevis.

3. Raise or lower jack stand to align clevis with tractor
drawbar. Drawbar should fitbetweenlower and upper
plates of clevis.

4. Back tractor up to mower hitch until holes in drawbar
and clevisare aligned.

5. Attach mower with a 3/4" hitch pin and secure with
lockpin.Alwaysusea hitch pin thatcontainsasafety
locking deviceto prevent it from falling out.

6. Retract jack stand until weight of mower is fully
removed from the jack. Remove jack and store on
storage tube located on divider gearbox shield.

7. Attach safety chain on the frame tongue to the
tractor.Adjust chain length to removeallslackexcept
what is necessary to permit turning of mower. Lock
chain hook securely onto the chain.

= 14”

= 8”

IMPORTANT: PTO damage may occur if distances

“A” and “B” are not properly maintained.

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Figure 1-1

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Main Driveline Installation

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WARNING

Damaged drivelines can cause serious injury or death.

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CAUTION

Tractor PTO shield and all Grooming Mower guards must be
in place at all times during operation!

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CAUTION

Always engage parking brake,shut off tractor and remove key
before dismounting from tractor.

IMPORTANT: The driveline must be lubricatedbefore
putting it into service. Refer to “Lubrication Points” on
page 31.

IMPORTANT: Some tractors are equipped with
multispeed PTO ranges. Be certain your tractor ‘s
PTO is set for 540 rpm.

Always engage PTO at low engine rpm to minimize
start-up torque on driveline. Drivelines with friction

clutches must go through a “run-in” operation prior
to initial use and after long periods of inactivity. See

“Driveline Protection” on page 27” for a detailed run-in
description.

Check Constant Velocity Driveline Length

IMPORTANT: Always check driveline length during

initialsetupand when connecting to a different tractor.
Too long a drivelinecan damage tractor,gearbox and
the driveline.

Refer to Figure 1-3

1. Place tractor gear selector in park, shut tractor
engine off, set park brake and remove switch key.

2. Attach dr iveline to mower and tractor as follows:
a. Slide inner yoke of driveline over mower gearbox

shaft and secure with locking collar.

b. Slide outer yoke with constant velocity joint over

tractor PTOshaft and secure with locking collar.

c. Skip to Step 4 if driveline fits between tractor and

Grooming Mower.

3. Thedriveline will requireshortening ifit is toolong to
fit between the tractor and Grooming Mower.
Shorten driveline as follows:

a. Pull driveline profiles apart into two sections as

shown in Figure 1-3.

b. Attach outer driveline universal joint to tractor

PTO shaft and inner driveline universal joint to
gearboxshaft.Pullon each dr iveline section tobe
sure universal joints are secured.

c. Hold driveline sections parallel to each other to

determine if theyaretoolong. The inner and outer
shieldsoneachsectionshouldendapproximately
1" short of reaching the universal joint shield on
the adjacent section (see “B” dimension). If they
are too long, measure 1" (“B” dimension) back
fromthe universal joint shieldandmake a mar k at
this location on the inner and outer shields.

d. Cut off inner shield at mark (“X” dimension). Cut

same amount off inner shaft (“X1” dimension).
Repeat cut off procedure (“Y”&“Y1”dimensions)
to cut outer dr iveline half.

e. Remove all burrs and cuttings.

4. With dr iveline profiles pulled apart, apply
multi-purpose grease to the inside of the outer profile
and then reassemble the two profiles.

5. Attach inner driveline yoke to gearbox shaft and
outer driveline yoke to tractor's PTO shaft.

6. Thedrivelineshould now be moved back and forthto
insurethat both endsaresecured. Reattach anyend
that is loose.

Driveline Shortening

Figure 1-3

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IMPORTANT: Two small chains supplied with the
driveline must be attached to restrict driveline shield
rotation.

7. Hooka safety chain in the holeon the outerdriveline
yoke shield and its opposite end to the tractor.

8. Hook the other safety chain in the hole on the inner
driveline yokeshield and its opposite end to the
mower.

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Hydraulic Hook-up

Refer to Figure 1-4:

This mower is equipped and plumbed from the factory
with double acting cylinders, hydraulic hoses and
couplings for folding the wings and center deck.

26622

Hydraulic Hook-up

Figure 1-4

1. Cutplastictiessecuring hydraulichoses(#1) to hose
support loop (#2). Be careful not to cut plastic tie
securing the ten linch pins (#5) to the support loop.

2. Route hoses (#1) through hose support loop (#2)
and connect to tractor remote outlets. Quick
disconnect hydraulic fittings for your tractor are
supplied attached to the hoses.

3. Locatecarbon steelwire (#3)attached betweenwing
cylinders (#4). This wire secures the wing decks in
the folded position during shipment. Remove wire
and dispose of it in a trash container.

Pull Rope Hook-up

Refer to Figure 1-5:

The operator on the tractor seat will need to be able to
access the pull ropefrom the tractor seat when lowering
the folded decks to ground level.

1. Attach pull rope (#1) to an area within the operator’s
reach. Make sure the pull rope can not become
tangled with the operator and driveline.

2. Unfoldmower decks as follows:

AFM4216 Model Only
Refer to Figure 2-3 on page 18:

a. If attached, remove wing deck floating pins and

store in storage tube (#2).

AFM4214 & AFM4216 Models
Refer to Figure 1-5:

b. Retract hydrauliccylinders to removeweight from

transport locks.

c. Pull transport lock rope (#1) toward the tractor to

disengage locks.

d. Hold locks in this position until all 3 mower decks

have unfolded enough to allow lock lugs to
become fully disengaged.

e. Extend all 3 cylinders to their maximum stroke.

Spring Loaded
Transport Locks

1

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Pull Ropes

Figure 1-5

Gauge Wheel Assembly

Refer to Figure 1-6:

IMPORTANT: Do not bend spring steel mounting
bracketsupporting the slowmoving vehicle sign. This
sign is purposely angled so that when the deck is
folded up for transporting, the sign will face traffic.

Center deck gauge wheels (#4) are mounted in the
carrier frames spindle support tubes upside down.

1. Remove nuts (#7) and bolts (#6) from the center
deck carrier frames and remove gauge wheels from
the frames.

2. Check spacer location on the other gauge wheels.
Note how many andwhat sizes are aboveandbelow
thegaugewheelspindlesupport tube and then place
an equal number of spacers (#1, 2 & 3) and sizes
above and below the spindle support tube while
inserting the gauge wheel spindle into the spindle
support tubes.

Leave Slow Moving Vehicle Sign angled.
This sign should face traffic when deck
is folded up for transporting.

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Center Deck Rear Gauge Wheels

Figure 1-6

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3. Raise center deck up just enough to insert gauge
wheel spindles into thecarrier frame spindlesupport
tubes as shown in Figure 1-6.

4. Secure gauge wheels with linch pins (#8) supplied
attached to the support loop with plastic ties. Insert
linch pins from the front and flip clasp shut over the
spindles towards theback. Attaching linch pin in this
manner will prevent vegetation from catching on the
clasp and flipping it open while traveling forward.

26620

Center Deck Rear Gauge Wheels

Figure 1-7

Refer to Figure 1-7:

5. Lower all mower decks fully down. Decks should be
supported by the gauge wheels with gauge wheels
on the ground.

6. Remove bolts (#6) from the remaining gauge wheel
spindles and replace with remaining linch pins (#8).
Insert linch pins from the front and flip clasp shut over
the spindles towards the back.

Bleeding The Fold Hydraulics

Refer to Figure 1-8:

!

DANGER

Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate skin. Wear
protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems. Use a piece of cardboard or wood
rather than hands when searching for hydraulic leaks. If
hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin, it must be treated by a
doctor within a few hours or gangrene may result.

Hydraulic hoses and cylindersare supplied fully charged
with oil from the factory and should not require bleeding.
If any of thedecks raise or lowerin a jerking motion,then
bleed the hydraulics as follows:

1. Withmower decks loweredonto theground, remove
connecting pins (#1) from rod end of the 2 wing
cylinders (#2) and center deck cylinder (#3).

2. Support cylinders vertically with rod end up.

3. Cyclehydraulicsystem to extend both wing cylinders
and center deck cylinder. Retract cylinders and
repeat this process 2 times.

4. On each cylinder, crack rod end cylinder fitting (#4)
and apply hydraulic pressure until air free oil leaks
from fitting and then retighten fitting.

5. Support cylinders inaverticalposition with base end of
cylinder up and repeat bleeding process on the base
end fitting (#5).

6. Re-pin all clevises. Secure pins with cotter pins (#6)
by bending one or more legs of the cotter pin.

7. Slowlycycle all decks to transport position checking
to make sure the hydraulichoses are not pinched in
the process.

Transport Fold Hydraulic Plumbing

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Section 2: Operating Instructions

Introduction

Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of the Grooming Mower.
Therefore, it is absolutely essentialthat no one operates
themower without first havingread,fully understood and
becometotallyfamiliarwiththeOperator’sManual.Make
sure the operator has paid particular attention to:

• Important Safety Information, pages 1 to 10

• Section 1: Assembly and Set-up, page 13

• Section 2: Operating Instructions, page 17

• Section 3: Adjustments, page 21

• Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication, page 24

Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of the mower.

IMPORTANT: Do not alter the Grooming Mower in a
way which will adversely affect its performance or
reliability or use themowerfor a purpose for which it
was not designed.

!

DANGER

Before making adjustments or performing maintenance on
your mower, disengage PTO, shut off tractor and wait for all
moving parts to stop before dismounting tractor. Disconnect
PTO driveline.

U-Joint Timing

Refer to Refer to Figure 2-1:

!

CAUTION

On mowers equipped without slip clutchesthe deck drivelines
(3 each) must be in time to avoid driveline damage when
folding - unfolding

.

Transporting

!

WARNING

Do not transport mower faster than 20 mph. When traveling
on roadways,transportin such a manner that vehicles moving
at a faster rate of speed may pass you safely.

!

CAUTION

Careshouldbetakenwhen encountering oncoming trafficand
roadside obstructions if the mower is wider than your tractor.

!

CAUTION

Always disengage tractor PTO before raising the Grooming
Mower to transport position to avoid damaging the mower,
injury from thrown objects or blade contact.

!

CAUTION

Whentravelingonpublicroads, whether at night orduringthe
day,use accessory lights anddevices for adequate warning to
operatorsofothervehicles. Comply with all federal, state, and
local laws.

• Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning;

and, leave enough clearance so the mower does not
contact obstacles such as buildings, trees or fences.

• Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting

from one area to another. When traveling on
roadways, transport in such a way that faster moving
vehicles may pass you safely.

• When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractor

to a lower gear.

Refer to Figure 2-2:

1. Raisethe 3 mowerdecksto the transport position by

retracting all 3 cylinders completely.

2. As the mower decks are raising, the transport locks

(3 each) will automatically lock in place when
operating properly.

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Figure 2-1

Spring Loaded
Transport Locks

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Pull Ropes

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Refer to Figure 2-3:

3. AFM4216 models only. If narrow transport width is
required or if transporting long distances:

a. Insert 5/8” deck float pin (#1) in lock hole located

to the outside of both mower wing decks.

b. Make sure deck float pin is fully inserted.

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Model AFM4216 Deck Float Pin

Figure 2-3

NOTE: Be sure to remove deck floating pins before

unfolding mower decks.

4. Referto “Operating Instructions”onpage19 when
lowering the decks.

Constant Velocity Driveline Angle

Refer to Figure 2-4:

The main driveline is equipped with a constant velocity
(CV) joint that allows the unit to run at angles up to
80 degrees with no vibration.

• Grease driveline shaft and all other grease fittings.

• Check oil level in gearboxes. Refer to the Lubrication

portion of the “Maintenance and Lubrication”
section starting on page 24.

• Check allplugsand caps ingearboxes to make certain

that they have been replaced and tightened properly.

• Check mower blades for sharpness and damage. See

“Blade Inspection” on page 24.

• Be sure blades are installed properly on each deckwith

the cutting edge leading in rotation. See “Blade
Removal And Installation” on page 25.

• Be sure all mower blade bolts are tight. Know which

centerbladeboltsarelefthandthreadedandwhichare
right hand threaded when checking for tightness. See

“Blade Removal And Installation” on page 25.

• Be sure all bolts and nuts are tight.

• Be certain all guards and shields are in place and

secure.

• Clear the area to be mowed of objects and debris that

might be picked up and thrown by the mower blades

• Operate with 540 rpm PTO tractor.

• Refer to your tractor’s operator manual for engaging

and disengaging the PTO.

• In case of emergency learn to stop tractor and mower

quickly.

• Complete Operating Check List below.

Operating Check List

19626

Constant Velocity Driveline Angle

Figure 2-4

IMPORTANT: Do not make turns that will subject the

CV joint to angles greater than 80o. Angles greater
than 80o will damage the driveline.

The constant velocity joint must be greased every 8
hours of operation. Refer to Page 31 “Driveline

Constant Velocity Shaft”.

Pre-Operation Instructions

Proper servicing and adjustments arekey tothe long life
of any machine. With careful and systematic inspection
of the mower, you can avoid costly maintenance, time
and repair. Before beginning to operate your All-Flex
Mower the following inspection should be performed.

✔

Read and understand all Safety Rules. Page 1
Make sure all gearboxes are properly

lubricated.
Read and follow proper tractor hook-up

procedure.
Make sure all tires are properly inflated.
Lubricate mower components as needed. Page 24
Check mower initially and periodically for

loose bolts & pins.
Make sure hitch safety chain is securely

attached to the mower hitch and tractor.
Inspect cutting blades. Make note of blade

wear and sharpness.
Make a thorough examination of the

drivelines. Also check connections to the
gearboxes and tractor PTO shaft.

Make sure all guards and shields are in
place.

Check

Refer

Page 24

Page 13

Page 43

Page 13

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!

Nevercarryapersonon the mower. A rider can fall and be ran
over by the mower or tractor causing serious injury or death.

Stop operation if bystanders come within several hundred feet

Do not cut on steep inclines. The tractor and mower could flip
over causing damage to the equipment, bodily injury or death.

Operate mower with all guardsinstalled & in good condition.
Gearbox and driveline shields must be secured in place when
operating mower to avoid injury or death from entanglement
in rotating drivelines. Keep away from moving parts.

The following operating procedures must be carefully read
and fully understood. You are the tractor operator and are
therefore responsible for the safe operation of this unit. All
other persons must be cleared of the area. Mower operation
must be stopped when in the vicinity of other persons.

Always disengage tractor PTO before raising the Grooming
Mower decks to transport position to avoid damaging the
power train, injury from thrown objects or blade contact.

When mowing in sandy soil areas, wear may occur to your
mower blades caused from sand erosion. Frequentinspection
should be made and blades replaced if damaged.

DANGER

!

DANGER

!

DANGER

!

DANGER

!

WARNING

!

CAUTION

!

CAUTION

IMPORTANT:

• Do not engage PTO with mower decks in the

raised position or with engine speed above idle.
Doing so will damage power train components.

• Do not exceed rated PTO speed of mower.

Excessive engine speed will cause damage to
power train components.

• Avoid catching hydraulic hoses on brush, post,

stumps, and other protrusions that can break them.

• Use mower to cut only turf grasses. Cutting other

materials can damage drive components, cutting
blades and deck.

• Only use the Grooming Mower for its intended

purpose. Do not use it to pull, push or lift objects.
Do not use it as a working platform or as a wagon
to carry objects.

1. After attaching the tractor to the mower, carefully
check all hoses and wires to be sure they will not
contact the PTO driveline.

2. Check PTO guards to make sure they are in good
condition and in place.

3. Inspect hydraulic hoses for wear, damage and
hydraulic leaks. See “Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Hazard” on page 3. Replace damaged and worn
hoses with genuine Land Pride par ts.

4. Check the following after the PTO has been
disengaged and comes to a complete stop.

• Check mower blades for sharpness.

• Make sure bolts and nuts are tight.

• Check tractorsafety equipment. Be surethey are in

good working condition.

IMPORTANT:

• Make sure transport locks are unlatched before

unfolding mower. Pull on rope to unlatch locks.

• When unfolding the mower, fully extend cylinders

toutilizemaximumflexibility.Damagetothemower
may occur if the cylinders are not fully extended.

5. Unfoldmower decks as follows:

AFM4216 Model Only
Refer to Figure 2-3 on page 18:

a. Remove wing deck floating pins.

AFM4214 & AFM4216 Models
Refer to Figure 2-2 on page 17:

b. Retract hydrauliccylinders to removeweight from

transport locks.

c. Pull transport lock rope toward the tractor to

disengage locks.

d. Hold locks in this position until all 3 mower decks

have unfolded enough to allow lock lugs to
become fully disengaged.

e. Extend all 3 cylinders to their maximumstroke for

maximum field float of mower decks.

6. Set the tractor throttle at idle. Engage the PTO to
start blades rotating.

7. Begin mowing at a slow forward speed and shift up
until desired speed is achieved - maintaining 540
PTO rpm. Mower blades will cut better at
540 PTO blade speed than at reduced throttle.

8. After mowing the first 50 feet,stop and check to see
that mower is adjusted properly.

9. Grass is best cut when it is dry. Mowing wet grass
can cause plugging resulting in grass clumpsbehind
the mower.

10. Grass should be mowed frequently as shorter
clippings deteriorate faster.

11. Mow areas with extremely tall grass twice. Raise
mowerhighforthefirst cutting and thensetmowerat
finished cutting height for the second cutting.

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General Operating Instructions

By now you should have familiarized yourself with the
Operator’s Manual, completed the Operator’s Checklist,
set-up the unit properly and attached your Land Pride
All-Flex Mower to your tractor.

With the tractor’s park brake engaged and the PTO
disengaged, start the tractor. Using the tractor’s
hydraulic control levers, retract the hydraulic deck-lift
cylinders all theway in and pull theropes leading toyour
transport locks to release them. With the same control
levers, slowly lower your mowing decks from transport
position to working position on the ground. Having
lowered the decks, shut the tractor off, check to make
sure the park brake is set and remove the switch key.
Dismount from the tractor and preset your mower to the
desired cutting height.

It’s now time to do a running operational safety check. It
is extremely important that if at any time during this
safety check you detect a malfunction in either the
mowerortractorthatyouimmediatelyshutthetractoroff,
remove the key and set the park brake. Make necessary
repairs and/or adjustments before continuing on.

Make sure before starting the tractor that the mower is
properly attached to the draw bar with both wings down
resting on the ground. Also make sure the driveline is
securelycoupled to the tractor’s PTOshaft,thehydraulic
hoses are properly attached to the tractor’s hydraulics,
thetractor’s park brake isengagedandthe tractor’s PTO
drive is disengaged. Starting the tractor and set the
engine throttle speed at a low idle. Engage the tractor’s
PTO drive. If everything is running smoothly, slowly
increase the engine rpm until the tractor’s engine
reaches full PTO operating speed of 540 rpm. If
everything is still running as it should, then return the
engine to low idle and disengage power to the PTO.
Under no circumstances should you ever raise the
cutting decks into transport position with the PTO drive
engaged. Personal injury and machine damage could
result.

You should now be ready to move to your cutting site to
begin mowing. On roadway transport in such a manner
that faster moving vehicles can easily see you and pass
you safely. Reduce your speed when traveling over
rough and hilly terrain. Avoid quick or sharp steering
corrections. Take extra care to insure that the mower
doesn’t come into contact with obstacles such as trees,
buildings or fences. Use accessory lights and
appropriate reflective devices to provide adequate
warningtopedestriansand other vehicle operators when
travelingon public roads andinthe dark of night.Comply
with all local, state and federal laws.

It is important that youinspectthe area whereyouwill be
cutting and clear it of safety hazards and foreign objects
either beforeor after you arrive at the cutting site. Never
assume the area is clear. Cut only in areas you are
familiarwithandarefreeofdebris and unseen objects. In
the event you do strike an object, stop the mower and

tractor immediately to inspect and make any necessary
repairs before resuming operation. It really pays to
inspect a new area and to develop a safe plan before
mowing.

You will need to maintain a ground speed between 2-6
mph and 540 rpm PTO speed to produce a clean cut.
Make a tractor gear and range selection that will enable
youtomaintainthesespeedcombinations.Generallythe
quality of cut is better at lower ground speeds. Dense
ground cover will create the need to slow down even
more. In certain conditions tractor tires will roll grass
down resulting in an uneven cut when the grass fails to
rebound. Should this happen you may try reversing the
direction of cut and/or double cut to achieve the desired
finish.

Avoid very low cutting heights especially on extremely
uneven terrain. Always cut downward on slopes and
avoid crossing the face of steep slopes. Avoid sharp
drops and cross diagonally through dips to prevent
hanging up the tractor and mower. Slow down in turns
andavoidsharpturnsifatallpossible.Remembertolook
back often.

Now you’re prepared and well briefed you may begin
cutting. Begin cutting by doing the following:

• Reducing the tractor’s engine rpm.

• Make sure the mower is on the ground in cutting

position.

• Engage the PTO.

• Raise the engine rpm to the appropriate PTO speed.

• Begin mowing.

Make wide turns when possible. Operators of pull-type
models must plan ahead and choose a cutting pattern
that allows for wider turns. Try increasing or decreasing
ground speed to deter mine the effect on quality of cut.
With a little practice you will be pleased with what you
and your Land Pride All-Flex Mower can do.

Whether you are done mowing, need to take a break, or
just need to make a few adjustments to the mower,
remember to always do the following:

• Reduce the tractor’s engine rpm.

• Disengage the PTO.

• Stop on level ground.

• Set the park brake.

• Turn off the engine and remove the key.

• Stay on the tractor until the mower blades have come

to a complete stop.

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Section 3: Adjustments

Deck Height Adjustments

!

DANGER

Before making adjustments or performing maintenance on
your mower, disengage PTO, shut off tractor and wait for all
moving parts to stop before dismounting tractor. Disconnect
the PTO driveline.

!

CAUTION

Block decks up before making cutting height adjustments.

These adjustments should be made with mower
hooked-up to the tractor that will be used for field
operations or one having the same drawbar height.
Position mower on a level surface and adjust hitch so
that the main frame is level to the ground. Tire pressure
will affect mowing height. Be sure all tires have proper
psi pressure. See “Tire Inflation Chart” on page 43.

IMPORTANT: Refer to “U-Joint Timing” and
“Transporting” on page 17 for instructions on raising
and lowering the decks before continuing.

Cutting Height Chart

A B A B

4 5/8" 3/4" 7 1/8" 3 1/4"
5 1/8" 1 1/4" 8 1/8" 4 1/4"
6 1/8" 2 1/4" 9 1/8" 5 1/4"

Refer to Figure 3-1:

1. Lowermowerdecksfully down ona flat level surface.

2. Makemeasurement (A)(top of deck to ground)onall
three decks. Check measurements in Cutting Height
Chart to determine if the decks need to raised or
lowered to obtain preferred cutting height (B).

3. Raise all three mower decks up to an adequate
height and block under the decks to prevent them
from fallingduring gauge wheel height adjustments.

Refer to Figure 3-2:

4. Add or remove spacers below the spindle tubes
equal to the number of inches the gauge wheel
needs to be adjusted. Adding spacers will raise the
cutting height and removing spacers will lower the
cutting height. When finished, all 10 gauge wheels
will usually have an equal number of spacers below
the spindle tubes. See note below.

NOTE: Due to manufacturing tolerances and tire
size differences, it may be necessary to readjust
some spacers. Because of this, you may notend up
with equal number of spacers on all gauge wheels.

Linch Pin

Insert From the Front

C-Spacers

Approximately 3/4”

Minimum Cutting Height Set-up

No Spacers Located Below Wheel Spindle Tube

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Gauge Wheel Spacers
Spindle Tube

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Figure 3-2

Linch Pin

Insert From the Front

C-Spacers

Approximately 5 1/4”

Maximum Cutting Height Set-up

All Spacers Located Below Wheel Spindle Tube

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IMPORTANT: Linch pins should always be inserted

into the gauge wheel spindle pin holes from the front
so that the locking clasp is flipped shut over the
spindle towards the back. Attaching the pin in this
manner will prevent vegetation from catching on the
clasp and flipping it open while traveling forward.

5. After making height adjustments, always replace
linch pins by inserting them into the gauge wheel
spindle pin holes from the front to keep from loosing
the pins and gauge wheels.

6. Lowermowerdecksto the field position makingsure
all fold cylinders are fully extended.

Refer to Figure 3-3:

7. Adjust front of center deck height to match height at
rear of center deck:

a. Attach jackstand to jack mount located in front of

the center gearbox channel. Make sure stand is
secured with attachment pin.

b. Screw jack out to lift frontof mower deckand in to

lower deck front.

c. Place same number and thickness of c-spacers

below the spindletube as what was placedbelow
the rear gauge wheel spindle tubes.

d. There is a groove in the carr ier rod for adding or

removingc-spacers.Turnthe c-spacer so thatthe
open end willslide in oroff the grooveasneeded.

e. Remove jack stand and return it to the storage

tube located in front of the divider gearbox.

f. Place additional c-spacers above metal spindle

tubes.

8. Take measurements from the same location on all
three decks to make sure they are at the same
cutting heights.

9. Additional fine tuning adjustments may be needed
after a test mowing run.

IMPORTANT: Slide-on spacers for the front of the
center deck are all1/2” long, sodouble the quantity of
thespacers vs. the spacers onthegaugewheels (i.e.,
two 1” spacers used ongauge wheel vs. four spacers
on the front center deck adjustment).

Belt Tension

Refer to Refer to Figure 3-4:

!

CAUTION

Belt drive system under spring tension; use care to avoid
bodily harm!

1. Check belt tension by applying force at arrow “A”
witha tension tester untilbeltdeflects1/4". The force
required to get this deflection should range from
7to10lbs.

2. Adjust belt tension by adjusting eyebolt (#1) as
needed. This adjustment will increase or decrease
tension on spring (#2).

Excessive Belt Tension May Lead to:

• Premature belt damage and drive components.

• A safety hazard to the operator or bystanders.

Not Enough Belt Tension May lead to:

• Premature belt damage due to excessive slipping.

Additional
C-Spacers on Top

Screw Jack

C-Spacers

Groove on Rod
to Add or Remove
C-Spacers

Some mower items not shown for clarity

Adding or Replacing Spacers

Figure 3-3

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Belt Tension (Top View of Left Hand Deck Belt)

Figure 3-4

IMPORTANT: Belt tension shouldbecheckedonnew

belts after approximately 20 hours of operation.

Jack Mount

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Ball Swivel Hitch

Refer to Figure 4-1:

The ball swivel hitch clamps firmly to your tractor’s
drawbar. With this accessory the center deck can pivot
about the drawbar in all directions reducing twisting
torqueand allowing the deck to mowamoreevenheight.
Hillsides and uneven terrain are ideal for its use. See
your local Land Pride Dealer for the ball swivel hitch
accessory.

Cutting Blades

There are four blade choices to select from based upon
soil condition, density of grass, and tractor horsepower.
The appearance of the finish cut may vary between low
lift and high lift blades. See your Land Pride dealer for
blade availability.

Low Lift Blades (Standard)

LandPride’slowlift blades are designed for mowing over
sandy soil terrain where high suction lift is not crucial.
Sanddrawnintotheblades accelerates blade wear more
than normal. Low lift blades are recommended because
they produce a lower suction keeping sand uplift and
blade wear to a minimum.

Medium Lift Blades

Land Pride’s medium lift blades are great when
horsepower is a concern. They produce a medium
suction for lifting grass requiring less horsepower than
high lift blades.

High Lift Blades

Land Pride’s high liftblades develop the greatestsuction
forliftinggrassbeforecuttingforthatfreshcleancutlook.
However, they may require more horsepower especially
when cutting tall dense grass. They are not
recommended for sandy soil conditions.

Ball Swivel Hitch

Figure 4-1

Mulching Blades

Land Pride’s mulching blades are designed to chop
leaves and/or grass into smaller parts leaving your lawn
looking fresher and cleaner than ever before.

Accessory Part Numbers

Land Pride All-Flex Mower Accessories

Part No. Part Description

Ball Swivel Hitch

315-370A Ball Swivel Hitch

Low Lift Blades Kit for 1 unit (9 blades)

315-262A AFM4214 (Kit)
315-259A AFM4216 (Kit)

Medium Lift Blades Kit for 1 unit (9 blades)

315-263A AFM4214 (Kit)
315-260A AFM4216 (Kit)

High Lift Blades Kit for 1 unit (9 blades)

315-264A AFM4214 (Kit)
315-261A AFM4216 (Kit)

Mulching Blades Kit for 1 unit (9 blades)

315-467A AFM4214 (Kit)
315-468A AFM4216 (Kit)

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Blades are also offered in Kits for 3 units (27 blades).
See your Land Pride dealer for blade availability.

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Maintenance

Properservicingand adjustment is the key to thelonglife
of any machinery. With careful and systematic
inspection, you can avoid costly maintenance, time and
repair.

!

CAUTION

For safety reasons, each maintenance operation must be
performed with tractor PTO disengaged, the mower lowered
completely to the ground or folded with the transport locks
engaged and the tractor engine shut off with ignition key
removed.

!

WARNING

Always secure mower deck in the up position with solid
supports before servicing the underside of the mower. Never
work under equipment supported by hydraulics. Hydraulics
can drop equipment if controls are actuated or if hydraulic
lines burst. Either situation can drop the mower instantly even
when power to the hydraulics is shut off.

Land Pride

Servicing Mower Blades

Blade Inspection

!

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to modify cutting blades such as hard
surfacing, heat treating,cold treating or by any other method.

!

WARNING

DO NOT try to straighten a blade that is bent. Never weld a
broken or cracked blade. ALWAYS replace with a new Land
Pride blade to assure safety.

!

DANGER

Always disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO before
servicing underside of mower deck.Starting the tractor with a
connected driveline can result in damage to the mower, bodily
injury or death.

• Frequentlyinspect mowerforloosebolts and nuts. See

“Blade Removal And Installation” on page 25 to
identify left hand threaded bolts. Tighten all hardware
as indicated in the “Torque Values Chart” on page 43.

• Check drive belt tension after severalhoursofmowing.

Refer to “Belt Tension” on page 21.

• Lubricate components as listed under “Lubrication

Points” starting on page 24.

• Always maintain proper air pressure in the tires. Refer

to “Tire Inflation Chart” on page 43.

• Replace worn,damagedor illegible safety labels by

obtaining new labels from your Land Pride Dealer. See
Information about “Safety Labels” starting on page 5.

!

CAUTION

Wear a pair of gloves when checking blades. Avoid direct
contact with cutting edge of blades.

Refer to Figure 5-1:

Blade Wear: Blade performance is reduced as blades
wear and are sharpened for reuse. Excessively high
wear can occur to your mower blades when mowing in
sandy soil areas. Frequent inspection should be made
and blades replaced if damaged.

Bent, Deformed or Split Blades should be removed
from unit and discarded.DO NOT attempt tostraighten a
blade for reuse.

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Blade Removal And Installation

!

CAUTION

Depending on blade rotation, bolts attaching mower blades to
their respectivespindles may be either left hand or righthand.
Prevent spindle and/or bolt damage by knowing which hand
the threads are before removing and/or tightening any blade
mounting bolts.

Refer to Figure 5-2 & Figure 5-3:

1. Verify blade rotation and bolt thread type (right hand
or left hand) before loosening center blade boltsand
removing blades to be sharpened or replaced.

NOTE: Blade bolt onthe left hand deckis right hand
threads. Blade bolts on the right hand and center
decks are left hand threads.
Refer to Figure 5-5, Model AFM4216 only:
The two outsideblade bar bolts(#8) are alwaysright
hand threads.

Refer to Figure 5-4 & Figure 5-5:

2. Removebladesbygraspingthebladeend (#1)with a
rag or thick padded glove while loosening the blade
mounting bolt (#4).

3. Remove blade bolt (#4) and Washer (#5) from blade
being replaced.

4. (Model AFM4216 Only.) Remove two outside
bolts (#6) from blade bar (#2).

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CW Blades Rotation / R.H. Blade Bolt Threads

Top View of Left Hand Deck Belt Drive

Figure 5-2

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CCW Blades Rotation / L.H. Blade Bolt Threads

Top View of Center & Right Hand Deck Belt Drive

Figure 5-3

IMPORTANT: Replace blades with Land Prideblades

only.

IMPORTANT: Always install blades with cutting edge
facingdirectionofbladespindlerotationandwithwing
tips pointing up towards bottom of deck.

IMPORTANT: (AFM4216 ONLY) Loctite is not
required if blade (#1) is removed without removing
blade bar (#2). However,If blade bar (#2) is removed
from spindle shaft (#3), then apply loctite 243 to
exteranl spindle shaft threads and to center bolt
threads (#4).

5. Reinstallblade(#1),bladewasher(#5) and bolt(#4).
Care should be taken when installing the blade bolt
to not get it cross threaded and to know if the bolt is
right hand or left hand. Do not exceed 55 ft.-lbs. of
torque on bolt.

6. (Model AFM4216 Only.)Reinstall the two outside
bolts. Tighten to correct torque listed in the Torque
Values Chart in the “Appendix” section on page 43.

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Model 4214 Blade Removal

Figure 5-4

22373

Model 4216 Blade & Blade Bar Removal

Figure 5-5

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Blade Sharpening

!

CAUTION

ALWAYS wear eye protection and gloves when sharpening a
blade.

NOTE: Take care not to remove any more material
than necessary when sharpening the blades.

1. A blade should be replaced or sharpened if it is dull
or nicked.

2. Clean blade washer and blade mounting surface
before installing a new blade. Also clean the old
blade if you plan to sharpen it for reuse.

Refer to Figure 5-6:

3. Maintain sharpness by grinding only the top of the
cutting edge at the same bevel as the original edge.

V-Belt Installation

!

CAUTION

The belt drive system is under spring tension. Use care to
avoid bodily harm removing and installing belt!

Refer to Figure 5-8:

These illustrations are also on the labels located on the
top of the mower decks.

1. Remove right hand and left hand belt covers.

2. Disengage belt tensioning latch by turning release
nut with a 3/4" wrench.

3. Replace old belt with a new Land Pride belt making
sure the new belt is positioned correctly in all the
pulley grooves.

4. Engage belt tensioning latch by turning the release
nut with a 3/4" wrench.

5. Check for correct belt tension. Refer to “Belt
Tension” on page 22.

6. Reinstall all belt covers and secure with hardware.

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Blade Sharpening

Figure 5-6

Refer to Figure 5-7:

4. Check blade balance by positioning the blade
horizontallyonanailorshaftthroughthecenterhole.
If either end of the blade rotates downward, grind
(remove) metal on that end until the blade will
balance. The blade is properly balanced when
neither end drops. Balance of a blade is generally
maintainedbyremoving an equal amount ofmaterial
from each end of the blade when sharpening.

HORIZONTAL

NAIL OR SHAFT

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Blade Balancing

Figure 5-7

Blade Options:

• Low Lift Blades - For use in sandy soils

• Mulching Blades - For leaf mulching

Blades Rotation: Clockwise

Top View of Left Hand Deck Belt Drive

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Blades Rotation: Counterclockwise

Top View of Center and Right Deck Belt Drive

Belt Placement

Figure 5-8

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Driveline Protection

!

CAUTION

Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, shut off tractor, and
remove key before working on or around the driveline and/or
slip clutch.

!

CAUTION

Slip clutches that have been in use or have been slipped for only
two or three seconds during run-in may be too hot to touch.
Allow a hot clutch to cool before working on it.

Drive components areprotected from shockloads with a
friction slip clutch. The clutch must be capable of
slippage during operation to protect the gearbox,
driveline and other drive train parts.

Friction clutches should be “run-in” prior to initial
operation and after long periods of inactivity to remove
any oxidation that may have accumulated on the friction
surfaces. Repeat “run-in” instructionsat the beginningof
each season and when moisture and/or condensation
seizes the inner friction plates.

Refer to Figure 5-9 to determine which friction clutch
your mower has. Follow “run-in” instructions on the
following pages for your specific clutch type.

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Type A Clutch Type B Clutch

Clutch Types

Figure 5-9

Type A Clutches
Clutch Run-In

Refer to Figure 5-10 (View - A):

1. Using a pencil or other marker,scribe a line across the
exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction disks.

2. Tighten all 4 nuts uniformly until spring load is low
enough that the clutch slips freely with PTO
engaged.

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Type C Clutch Run-In

Figure 5-10

3. Make sure the area is clear of all bystanders and
machine is safe to operate.

4. Start tractor and engage PTO for 2-3 seconds to
permit slippage of clutch surfaces. Disengage PTO,
then re-engage a second time for 2-3 seconds.
Disengage PTO, shut off tractor and remove key.
Wait for all components to stop before dismounting
from tractor.

5. Inspect clutch and ensure that the scr ibed markings
made on the clutch plates have changed position.
Slippage has not occurred if any two marks on the
friction disk and plate are still aligned. A clutch that
has not slipped must be disassembled to separate
the friction disk plates. See “Clutch Disassembly,
Inspection & Assembly” below.

Refer to Figure 5-10 (View - B):

6. If no two marks on the fr iction disk and plate are still
aligned, Tur n all 4 nuts fully back.

7. Allow clutch to cool to ambient temperature before
operating again. Clutch is now ready for use.

8. Theclutch should becheckedduring thefirst hour of
cutting and per iodically eachweek. An additional set
of scribe marks can be added to check for slippage.

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Clutch Disassembly, Inspection & Assembly

If clutch run-in procedureabove indicates thatone or more
of the friction disks did not slip, then the clutch must be
disassembled into separate friction disks.

IMPORTANT:Beforeproceeding,secureclutchfirmly
in a vise or other clamping device to prevent injury.

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2-Plate Disassembly

Step 1

Remove snap ring.

Step 2

Remove backup ring, lock collar,
compression spring, bottom
backup ring, and balls.

Step 3

Tighten the four hex nuts
uniformly until the clutch pack
and hub are loose.

2-Plate Assembly

Step 1

Place hub and friction discs into
the housing.

Step 2

Compress Belleville Springs to
the pressure plate by tightening
the four hex nuts and then
placing the assembly into the
clutch housing.

Step 3

Bend retaining lugs inward over
the Belleville Spring edges to
secure the spring before backing
the four hex nuts off.

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Step 4

Bendallfour retaining lugs outon
edge of clutch housing.

Step 5

Remove thrust plate with
BellevilleSpringsandlugringsto
access friction discs and hub for
inspection or service.

Step 6

Inspect friction discs and hub.

Step 4

With lugs bent in, loosen the four
hex nuts completely to the end of
the threaded studs.

Step 5

Insert greased balls.

Step 6

Install bottom backup ring,
compression spring, lock collar,
and top backup ring.

Step 7

Install snap ring.

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Type B Clutch
Clutch Run-In

Refer to Figure 5-11:

1. Loosencounterclockwiseall 8 hexheadsocketbolts
uniformly 6 full turns.

2. Cycle clutch on and off 5 or 6 times (15 seconds on
and 15 secondsoff) with theengine operating athalf
throttle. Disengage driveline, shut off tractor and
remove key. Wait for all components to stop before
dismounting from tractor.

3. Tighten hex head socket bolts fully back. Clutch is
ready for use

4. Theclutch should becheckedduring thefirst hour of
cutting and periodically each week.

Hex Head

Socket Bolts

(IMPORTANT NOTICE)
Check position of lip on stop
flange (UP or DOWN).
Replace stop flange with lip in
its original position.

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Type B Clutch Run-In

Figure 5-11

Disassembly and Assembly

Refer to Figure 5-12:

If the clutch run-in procedure indicatedthat oneor moreof
the friction disks did not slip, then the clutch must be
disassembled to separate the friction disks.

1. Rotate8hexhead socket bolts (#2)allthe way out to
free stop flange (#3).

2. Rotate stop flange (#3) and remove from
housing (#11)

3. Remove the following inner components:
a. Spring kit (#4)
b. Pressure flange (#5)
c. 1st Friction Disc (#6)
d. Hub with flange and pull collar (#7 & #1)
e. 2nd Friction disc (#6)
f. Intermediate flange (#8)
g. 3rd Friction disc (#6)
h. Hub disc (#9)
i. 4th Friction disc (#6)
j. Bear ing (#10)

4. Inspect all components and replace to their original
position. Make certain stop flange (#3) is replaced
with its flanges down as shown.

5. Fully tighten all 8 hex head socket bolts (#2).

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Figure 5-12

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Storage

It is good practice to clean off any dirt and grease that
may have accumulated on the mower and moving parts
before storing the mowerfor a long periodand at theend
of a working season.

1. Clean off any dirt and grease that may have
accumulated on the mower and moving parts.
Scrapeoff compacted dirt fromthebottomof the deck
andthenwashsurfacethoroughlywith a garden hose.
A coating of oil may also be applied to the lower deck
area to minimize oxidation.

2. Check blades for wear and replace or sharpen if
necessary. Refer to “Blade Sharpening” on page 26.

3. Inspectmowerforloose, damaged orwornparts and
adjust or replace as needed.

4. Lubricateas noted in“Lubrication Points”starting on
page 31.

5. Release spr ing tension from drive belt. Refer to
“Blade Removal And Installation” on page 25.

6. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to
preventrust. Ask your dealer for Aerosol Land Pride
touch-up paint. They are also available in touch-up
bottles with brush,quarts andgallon sizes byadding
TU, QT or GL to the end of the Aerosol part number.

Tires With Air Pressure

Tire Sealant: HeavyDuty tire sealanthas been addedin
air tires to help reduce air loss from punctures due to
nails/thorns etc. See tire sidewall for optimum tire
pressure.

NOTE: Under inflated tires can roll off of rim.
Maintaining air pressure within 5 PSI of maximum
tire pressure reduces the risk of tires rolling off of
rim.

Land Pride Aerosol Touch-up Paint

Part No. Part Description
821-011C PAINT LP BEIGE AEROSOL SPRAY CAN

821-002C PAINT LP BLACK AEROSOL SPRAY CAN
821-054C PAINT MEDIUM RED AEROSOL SPRAY CAN
821-058C PAINT GREEN AEROSOL SPRAY CAN
821-066C PAINT ORANGE AEROSOL SPRAY CAN
821-067C PAINT BLUE AEROSOL SPRAY CAN

7. Store mower in a clean, dry place.

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Lubrication Points

Lubrication
Legend

Multi-purpose
spray lube

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Multi-purpose
grease lube

Multi-purpose
oil lube

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Driveline Constant Velocity Shaft

Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease
Quantity = See drawing

IMPORTANT: Extensive lubrication must be
performed every 8 hours of operation to extend the
life of the constant velocity joint!

• Grease constantvelocity joint ina straight position

to force grease through its passages and into the
cavity. Grease should be visible around ball joints.

• Grease fittings in the outer telescoping member,

u-joints and driveline shields every 8 hours of
operation to prevent premature break down.

Intervals in hours
at which lubrication
is required

8

Hours

Inner T ube

25

Hours

Driveline Shafts

Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease
Quantity = See drawing

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50

Hours

Inner Tube of Driveline

Type of Lubrication: Wheel Bearing Grease
Clean and coat all inner tubes of the Drivelines with a light

film of grease and then reassemble.

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Hours

Wheel Support Bushings

Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease
Quantity = As required

25

Hours

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13839

Wheel Bushings (Gauge Wheels)

Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease
Quantity = As required

Seasonally

Wheel Bushings (Transport Hubs)

Type of Lubrication: Wheel Bearing Grease
Quantity = As required

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Blade Spindle Bearings

Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease
Quantity = As required

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Fill Plug

Do Not

Overfill

Do Not

Overfill

Required

4-Way Gearbox

IMPORTANT: Do not overfill gearbox with oil! The

gearboxshould be level and coolbefore checking. An
unlevel gearbox or one with hot oil will not show
correct oil level on the dipstick.

Unscrew top plug in gearbox to remove dipstick. Wipe oil

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from dipstick and screw it back in without tightening.
Unscrew dipstick and check oil level mark. If low, fill
throughtopplughole in gearbox with EP 80-90W oil until oil
reaches full mark on the dipstick. Reinstall vent plug with
dipstick and tighten. Take your gearbox to a Land Pride
dealer if it requires service.

Type of Lubrication: Gear Lube EP 80-90W
Quantity = Fill until oil reaches full mark on dipstick.

Required

As

As

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Oil Level

Plug

Mower Deck Gearbox

IMPORTANT: Do not overfill gearbox with oil! The

gearboxshould be level and coolbefore checking. An
unlevel gearbox or one with hot oil will not show
correct oil level.

Remove side oillevel plug. Oil should reachbottom of plug
hole. If low, fill through top plug hole in gearbox with
EP 80-90W oil until oil flows from level plug hole. Reinstall
plugs and retighten. Take your gearbox to a Land Pride
dealer if it requires service.

Type of Lubrication: Gear Lube EP 80-90W
Quantity = Fill until oil reaches bottom of oil level plughole.

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Hours

Tool Bar to Deck Pivot Pin

Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease
Quantity = As required

25

Hours

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Transport Locks

Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease
Quantity = As required

25

Hours

Wing Deck Pivot Bushings

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Hours

Rear Deck Pivot Half Clamps

Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease
Quantity = As required

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25

Hours

Wing Flex Pivot Lugs

Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease
Quantity = As required

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Section 6: Specifications & Capacities

AFM4214 Series

Description Specification / Capacity Description Specification / Capacity

Discharge Type Rear
Cutting Width 14’-0” Blade Drive Belt 1 B-Section
Overall Width 14’-3” Drive Belt Tension Spring Loaded Idler with Overcenter

Release

Transport Height 7’-7 1/2” Blade Bearing Sealed Ball Bearings
Transport Width 6’ - 8” Blades

3 Each Per Deck

Overall Length 14’-10” Mowing Position

12’-11” Transport Position

Machine Weight W/15” tires = 3,000 lbs.

W/18” tires = 3,150 lbs.

Tractor Horsepower Minimum 40 HP / Maximum 70 HP Blade Tip Speed 18,396 F.P.M.
Hitch Pull Type with Adjustable Clevis and

Safety Tow Chain

Tongue Support 2,200 lb. Capacity Screw Jack Deck Wheel Spindles 1 1/4” w/Nylon Bushings
Gearbox Support 3/8” Steel Channel Transport Tires 2 each, 23 x 10.5 with Sealant
Gearboxes 540 RPM (1)-Splitter & (3)-Wing Transport Locks Automatic with Pull Rope Release
Main Driveline (1) Cat. lV Constant Velocity with Slip

Clutch when wings are conventional

Deck Drivelines (3) Cat. II with or without Slip Clutch Center Deck Flex 10 Degrees Left To Right

Cutting Height 3/4" to 5 1/4" (In 1/4” increments) Hydraulic Outlets 1 Set Required
Deck Size & Quantity 3 each / 60” Deck Cylinders Dual Acting
Deck Overlap 6” Gauge Wheel Arms 1/4” Wall Square Tubing
Deck Thickness 3/16” Turning Radius Zero Turning Radius
Anti-Scalp Roller Front Center and

Outside Deck Corners

Blade Overlap 1 1/4"

Blade Spindle Speed 3,362 R.P.M.

Deck Tires 10 each, Air tires with Sealant

Wing Deck Flex 23 Degrees Left To Right

Mowing Capacity
@ 2 mph
@4 mph
@ 6 mph

Low Lift (5/16" x 2 1/2" x 20 29/32")
Optional Blades:
Medium Lift, High Lift & Mulching

18 x 9.5 or 15 x 6.6

22 Degrees Front To Back

22 Degrees Front To Back

3.39 Acres Per Hour

6.78 Acres Per Hour

10.17 Acres Per Hour

Model 4214 Specification Drawing

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AFM4216 Series

Description Specification / Capacity Description Specification / Capacity

Discharge Type Rear
Cutting Width 16’- 8” Blade Drive Belt 1 B-Section
Overall Width 16’ -10” Drive Belt Tension Spring Loaded Idler with Overcenter

Release

Transport Height 8’ -10” Blade Bearing Sealed Ball Bearings
Transport Width 6’- 8” With Lock Pins Installed Blades

3 Each Per Deck

Overall Length 15’-0” Mowing Position

13’-4” Transport Position

Machine Weight W/15” tires = 3,315 lbs.

W/18” tires = 3,465 lbs.

Tractor Horsepower Minimum 40 HP / Maximum 70 HP Blade Tip Speed 18,340 F.P.M.
Hitch Pull Type with Adjustable Clevis and

Safety Tow Chain

Tongue Support 2,200 lb. Capacity Screw Jack Deck Wheel Spindles 1 1/4” w/Nylon Bushings
Gearbox Support 3/8” Steel Channel Transport Tires 2 each, 23 x 10.5 with Sealant
Gearboxes 540 RPM (1)-Splitter & (3)-Wing Transport Locks Automatic with Pull Rope Release
Main Driveline (1) Cat. lV Constant Velocity with Slip

Clutch when wings are conventional

Deck Drivelines (3) Cat. II with or without Slip Clutch Center Deck Flex 10 Degrees Left To Right

Cutting Height 3/4" to 5 1/4" (In 1/4” increments) Hydraulic Outlets 1 Set Required
Deck Size & Quantity 3 each / 72” Deck Cylinders Dual Acting
Deck Overlap 8” Gauge Wheel Arms 1/4” Wall Square Tubing
Deck Thickness 3/16” Turning Radius Zero Turning Radius
Anti-Scalp Roller Front Center and

Outside Deck Corners

Blade Overlap 1 1/4"

Blade Spindle Speed 2,302 R.P.M.

Deck Tires 10 each, Air tires with Sealant

Wing Deck Flex 23 Degrees Left To Right

Mowing Capacity
@ 2 mph
@4 mph
@ 6 mph

Low Lift (5/16" x 2 1/2" x 25")
Optional Blades:
Medium Lift, High Lift & Mulching

18 x 9.5 or 15 x 6.6

22 Degrees Front To Back

22 Degrees Front To Back

4.0 Acres Per Hour

8.1 Acres Per Hour

12.1 Acres Per Hour

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Section 6: Specifications & Capacities

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Section 7: Features & Benefits

Section 7: Features & Benefits

AFM4214 & AFM4216 All-Flex Grooming Mower

Features Benefits

Counter rotation on left hand deck Spreads grass clippings more evenly. Wing decks throw grass away from the rear

deck. Rear deck doesn’t get covered up nor does it get bogged down by cut grass.

Narrow 6’-8” transport width Not much wider than most tractors, making for safer transport. Meets most city/

county codes for transport width

6” Deck overlap (AFM4214)
8” Deck overlap (AFM4216)

Sleek frame design, including single
beam hitch and compact deck overlap

Automatic transport wing locks When wings are raised in the full transport position, the wings lock in place, no

23” Transport tires
with tapered bearings

Removable transportation tire spindles Allows a spindle to be replaced by simply removing two bolts.
Back wheels on side decks even with

transportation tires
Rigid rear side deck tires Rigid wheel yokes holds hills and slopes better. Safer unit than the competition.
Large deck flotation tires with sealant Optional 15” tires forgreat flotation or 18” tires for even greater flotation. The larger

1/4” Gauge wheel arms Gives the cutter gauge wheel arms a great deal of “hidden” strength.
Low pivot points on deck The lower the pivot points are to the ground, the more side to side swing, allowing

Deflectors built into mower decks Safety features meet ANSI standards. Many competitors use chains for protection.

Rear discharge Even dispersal, discharged items are always aimed downward. No rear chains are

Cat. 4 CV main driveline Constant velocity main driveline allows for tighter turns without harming U-joints in

Cat. 2 wing drivelines Reduces start-up torque that is put on the driveline, gearbox and gearbox support.

Slip clutch protection Guards against premature gearbox failure. Protects mower deck spindles.
Heavy gearbox mounts on center and

side mower decks
Gearbox HP Rating 40 - 70 HP
Gearbox warranty 5 years on parts and labor.

Easy to grease blade spindles No guards to remove for routine greasing of blade spindles.
Middle spindle sits towards

the back of the mower deck.
Spring loaded idlers Applies constant tension to belt to run efficiently.
Easy belt tension release Easily release belt tension for changing belt or for winter storage.
High blade tip speed (AFM4214 = 18,396 fpm & AFM4216 = 18, 340 fpm) Lifts grass up for a clean cut

Choice of Blade
(Low lift standard)
Others available thru parts dept.

Eliminates blade skips when turning. Tighter turns can be made.
Allows for maximum amount of wing deck flex.

Design allows operator to make tighter turns without leaving windrows and skips.
The AFM virtually becomes a zero turn mower.

need to get off the tractor to lock. Pull rope from tractor seat to unlock.
23” Transport tires offer smooth roading and less grass compaction. Allows grass

to stand up. Tapered roller bearings offer longevity.

Allows tighter turns without skips.

the tire the less compaction in pounds per square inch allowing grass to stand up.
Sealant in the tires minimizes flats.

for excellent flotation from each deck.

Once chains are removed the unit may not meet ANSI specifications.

needed, which tend to clump damp grass.

driveline. Includes slip clutch option when wings are conventional.

Includes slip clutch option when main driveline is without a slip clutch.

Handles start up torque.

Demonstrates our confidence in the gearbox’s quality and lasting performance.

Uses less horsepower and allows material to escape the mower deck easier. The
discharge of material is more even. Design eliminates windrowing.

and efficient discharge of mater ial. Tip rates as high or higher than the competition.
Low Lift - Highly recommended in sandy soils where lifting isn’t crucial. Disturbs the

soil very little, allowing blades to wear longer.

Medium Lift - Medium suction for lifting grass. Requires less HP than high lift.
High Lift - Greatest suction for lifting grass before cutting. Can take higher HP in tall

dense grass. Not recommended in sandy soils.
Mulching - Perfect for leaf mulching.

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Section 8: Troubleshooting

Section 8: Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Solution
Oil seal leaking

Driveline yoke or cross
failing

Bent driveline (NOTE:
driveline should be
repaired or replaced if
bent)

Driveline telescoping
profile failing

Driveline telescoping
profile wearing

Unable to turn sharply
with mower engaged

Gearbox overfilled Drain to level fill hole
Seals damaged Replace seals
Grass or wire wrapped on shaft in

seal area
Shock load Avoid hitting solid objects
Bottoming out Shorten driveline profiles
Front constant velocity driveline

mounted wrong
Folding mower with drive engaged Never fold mower decks with PTO engaged
Needs lubrication Lubricate every 25 hours
Contacting drawbar Reposition drawbar

Bottoming out Shorten driveline profiles

Shock load Avoid hitting solid objects

Needs lubrication Lubricate every 50 hours

Front constant velocity driveline
mounted wrong

Clean off wrapped material and check seal areas daily

Be sure constant velocity joint is to tractor PTO output
shaft

Be sure constant velocity joint is attached to tractor PTO
output shaft

Blades wearing
excessively

Blades breaking
Excessive vibration

Cutting on sandy ground Raise cutting height. Change to low lift blades
Contacting ground frequently Raise cutting height
Hitting solid objects Avoid solid objects

Driveline bent Replace bent drivelines
Blade broken or bent Replace blade
Cross not centered with yoke Disassemble and inspect for incorrectly located needles

Debris in sheaves or on mowerdeck Remove belt guard shield and clean debris from belt area

Sheaves damaged or out of align­ment

Drive belt damaged Replace drive belt - check for belt contacting deck compo-

Inadequate clearance between belt
guard shields & belt

or damaged bearing cap

and sheaves
Replace sheaves or align

nent.
Remove belt guard shields & clean debris from belt area

& sheaves

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Problem Cause Solution

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Discharge openings
plugged

!

CAUTION

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

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

Belt slipping

Patches of uncut grass

Gearbox noisy

Plugged grooming mower Unplug and clean mower deck
Debris in sheave Remove belt guard shields and clean sheaves
Low belt spring tension Retighten spring take-up bolt
Worn belt Replace belt
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
Blade rotation wrong Install correct rotation blade
Low lubricant level Check lubricant level

Blades scalping grass

Uneven cut

T ractor loaded down b y
mower

Cutting too low Raise cutting height by adjusting wheels
Ridges in terrain Change mowing pattern
Fast turning speed Reduce speed on turns
Ground speed too fast Shift to a lower gear
Mower not level Level mower
Dull blades Sharpen blades & balance or replace
RPM of engine too low Mow at tractor’s rated PTO RPM (540 PTO RPM)
Ground speed too fast Shift to a lower gear
Debris wrapped around mower spin-

dles or blades
Tractor PTO horse power rating too

low
Blades lift too high Change to lower lift blades if they will cut the grass satis-

Clean mower

Raise cutting height of the mowerand cut the grass twice.

Shift to a lower gear. Use a tractor with more horsepower

factorily

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Section 9: Appendix

Section 9: Appendix

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Torque Values Chart

Bolt Head Identification

Bolt Size
(Inches)

1

in-tpi

1/4" - 20 7.4 5.6 11 8 16 12 M 5 X 0.8 436597
1/4" - 28 8.5 6 13 10 18 14 M 6 X 1 7 5 11 8 15 11
5/16" - 18 15 11 24 17 33 25 M 8 X 1.25 17 12 26 19 36 27
5/16" - 24 17 13 26 19 37 27 M 8 X 1 18 13 28 21 39 29
3/8" - 16 27 20 42 31 59 44 M10 X 1.5 33 24 52 39 72 53
3/8" - 24 31 22 47 35 67 49 M10 X 0.75 39 29 61 45 85 62
7/16" - 14 43 32 67 49 95 70 M12 X 1.75 58 42 91 67 125 93
7/16" - 20 49 36 75 55 105 78 M12 X 1.5 60 44 95 70 130 97
1/2" - 13 66 49 105 76 145 105 M12 X 1 90 66 105 77 145 105
1/2" - 20 75 55 115 85 165 120 M14 X 2 92 68 145 105 200 150
9/16" - 12 95 70 150 110 210 155 M14 X 1.5 99 73 155 115 l215 160
9/16" - 18 105 79 165 120 235 170 M16 X 2 145 105 225 165 315 230
5/8" - 11 130 97 205 150 285 210 M16 X 1.5 155 115 240 180 335 245
5/8" - 18 150 110 230 170 325 240 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" - 9 225 165 585 430 820 605 M20 X 1.5 310 230 650 480 900 665
7/8" - 14 250 185 640 475 905 670 M24 X 3 480 355 760 560 1050 780
1" - 8 340 250 875 645 1230 910 M24 X 2 525 390 830 610 1150 845
1" - 12 370 275 955 705 1350 995 M30 X 3.5 960 705 1510 1120 2100 1550
1-1/8" - 7 480 355 1080 795 1750 1290 M30 X 2 1060 785 1680 1240 2320 1710
1 1/8" - 12 540 395 1210 890 1960 1440 M36 X 3.5 1730 1270 2650 1950 3660 2700
1 1/4" - 7 680 500 1520 1120 2460 1820 M36 X 2 1880 1380 2960 2190 4100 3220
1 1/4" - 12 750 555 1680 1240 2730 20101 in-tpi = nominal thread diameter in inches-threads per inch
1 3/8" - 6 890 655 1990 1470 3230 2380
1 3/8" - 12 1010 745 2270 1670 3680 27103 ft-lb= foot pounds
1 1/2" - 6 1180 870 2640 1950 4290 3160
1 1/2" - 12 1330 980 2970 2190 4820 3560
Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above.

Grade 2 Grade 5

Grade 8

N·m2ft-lb3N·m ft-lb N·m ft-lb mm x pitch4N·m ft-lb N·m ft-lb N·m ft-lb

Bolt Size
(Metric)

2

N-m = newton-meters

4

mm x pitch = nominal thread diameter in millimeters x thread

pitch

Bolt Head Identification

5.8 8.8 10.9

Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9

Additional Torque Values

Blade Bolt 1/2"-20 UNF Gr 8 Do not exceed 55 ft-lbs.

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TireSize Inflation

PSI

23 x 10.50 - 12 x 4-Ply 20
15 x 6.00 - 6 x 4-Ply 28
18 x 9.50 - 8 x 4-Ply 28

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Section 9: Appendix

Land Pride warrants to the original purchaser that this Land Pride product will
be free from defects in material and workmanship beginning on the date of
purchase by the end user according to the following schedule when used as
intended and under normal service and conditions for personal use.

Overall Unit and Driveline: One year Parts and Labor.

Gearbox: 5 years on Parts and Labor.

Hydraulic Cylinder: One year Parts and Labor.

Belts, Blades & Friction Discs in Slip-Clutches: Considered wear items.

Tires: Considered wear items.

This Warranty is limited to the replacement of any defective part by Land Pride
and the installation by thedealerofany such replacement part, anddoesnot cover
common wear items such asblades, belts, tines, etc. LandPride reserves the right
to inspect any equipment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in
material or workmanship.

This Warranty does not apply to any part or product which in Land Pride’s
judgment shall have been misused or damaged by accident or lack of normal
maintenance or care, or which has been repaired or altered in a way which
adversely affects its performance or reliability, or which has been used for a
purpose for which the product is not designed. Misuse also specifically includes
failure to properly maintain oil levels, grease points, and driveline shafts.

Claims under this Warranty must be made to the dealer which originally sold
the product and all warranty adjustmentsmustbe made through such dealer.Land
Pride reserves the right to make changes in materials or 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, Land
Pride shall not be liable for damages resulting from any cause beyond its
reasonable control. This Warranty does not extend to loss of crops, any expense
or loss for labor, supplies, rental machinery or for any other reason.

No other warranty of any kind whatsoever, express or implied, is made
with respect to this sale; and all implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particularpurpose which exceed theobligations set forth inthis
written warranty are hereby disclaimed and excluded from this sale.

This Warranty is notvalid unless registered withLand Pride within 30days from
the date of purchase by the end user.

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Hoses and seals are considered wear items.

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