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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 the implement.
▲ 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.
▲ Turning tractor too tight may
cause implement to ride up on
wheels. This could result in injury
or equipment damage.
Look For The Safety Alert Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a
potential hazard to personal safety involvedand 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
!
Be Aware of
Signal Words
A Signal word 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
For Your Protection
▲ Thoroughly read and understand
the “Safety Label” section, read all
instructions noted on them.
equipment, hazard control and accident prevention
are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
prudence and proper training of personnel involvedin
the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of
equipment.
!
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.
!
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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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 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.
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 terrain require a
slower speed.
▲ Sudden braking 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
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.
Tractors With Cabs or
ROPS
▲ There should be sufficient
clearance for the operator when
mounted to a tractor with a cab or
that is equipped with ROPS.
▲ The ROPS may need to be
extended or flipped around to
obtain sufficient clearance.
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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
▲ 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.
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.
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.
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Safety Labels
Your Mower 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 Land Pride. When ordering new components make sure
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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 area the label is to be placed.
b.Spray soapy water on the surface where label is to be
placed.
c.Peel backing from label. Press firmly onto the surface.
d.Squeeze out air bubbles with edge of a credit card.
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ROTATING DRIVELINE
KEEP AWAY!
818-552C
Danger PTO Driveline
818-626C
Danger Crushing Hazard
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818-641C
Danger Rotating Blades
21020
21020
818-641C
Danger Rotating Blades
818-642C
DangerThrownObject
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21021
838-094C
Warning: High Pressure
838-824C
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21025
818-558C
Warning:
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Introduction
Introduction
Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new
product owners.
This Disc Mower has been designed with care and built
by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper
assembly, maintenance, and safe operating practices
will help you get years of satisfactory use from the
machine.
Application
The Land Pride Disc Mowers are designed and built to
cut hay, grass, and other cultivated forage crops on
farms,ranches, set-aside acres, and right-of-ways. They
are adapted for 540 rpm 3-point hitch Category II offset
mounting and are Quick-Hitch adaptable. They are
compatible with 35 HP to 80 HP tractors equipped with
live or independent PTO’s. The DM3705 has 5 discs and
an 82" cutting width. The DM3706 has 6 discs and a 96"
cutting width and the DM3707 has 7 discs and a 112"
cutting width.
Land Pride Disc Mowers are designed to deliver good
cuttingperformanceeveninthick,tangled,andwetgrass
conditions. Standard replaceable rock guards provide
cutter bar protection in stony conditions and will greatly
extend cutter bar life. A standard break-away latch will
release, allowing the cutter bar to swing back, if an
obstacle is hit.
Land Pride Disc Mowers are well suited for use in
agricultural regions where humidity and moisture
conditions are typically higher, where there is a potential
for crop entanglement, and where tough ground
conditions are present. See “Features and Benefits”,
“Section 5” for additional information.
Using This Manual
This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize
•
you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments,
troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read this manual
and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe
and efficient operation.
• Theinformation contained within this manual was
current at the time of printing. Some parts may change
slightly to assure you of the best performance.
• Toorder 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 or printed from the Land Pride
Service & Support Center by your dealer.
Terminology
“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by
facing the direction the machine will operate while in use
unless otherwise stated.
Definitions
IMPORTANT: A special point of information related
to its preceding topic. Land Pride’s intention is that
this information should be read and noted before
continuing.
NOTE: A special point of information that the
operator must be aware of 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 repair parts are required contact a
LandPridedealer. A dealer has trained personnel, repair
parts and equipment needed to service the mower.
The parts on your Disc Mower have been specially
designedandshouldonlybe replaced with genuine Land
Pride parts. Therefore, should your 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 parts from your LandPride
dealer.Besuretoincludeyourserialandmodel numbers
incorrespondencealso. Refer to Figure 1for the location
of your serial number plate.
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Serial Number Plate Location
Figure 1
Further Assistance
Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new Disc
Mower. 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 had the 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. For further assistance wr ite to:
Land Pride Service Department
1525 East North Street
P.O. Box 5060
Salina, Ks. 67402-5060
E-mail address
lpservicedept@landpride.com
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Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up
Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up
Tools Required
Fork lift, crane hoist or block-and-tackle
•
• Impactwrench or socket and ratchet set (English &
metric)
• Rubbermallet
• Box-end(english & metric), allen (english & metric)
and crescent wrenches
• Driftpins
• Screwdriver
• Safetyshoes, safety glasses and gloves. A hard hat
should be worn by anyone working under the crane.
Assembly Preparation
Havingallpartsand equipment readily at hand will speed
up your assembly task and make the job as safe as
possible.
Prepare Disc Mower assembly area by removing other
equipment and then sweeping it clean of dust and
contaminants. Un-pack crate and remove all contents.
Be careful not to break hydraulic seals or pull off
hydraulic components.
NOTE: Remove heavy components from crate with
a hoist or block-and-tackle.
Raise 3-point mainframe with a forklift, hoist or blockand-tackleand place on pallets or blocks soit is elevated
about 10” off the floor.
Your cutter bar is shipped assembled and must be
checked for correct cutter plate arrangement. Figure 1-1
indicates correct cutter plate arrangement for different
mower sizes. Refer to “Cutter Bar Timing Adjustment”
on page 22 to make adjustments to cutterplates.
Also shown in Figure 1-1 is a rotation arrow on each
cutter plate indicating direction of cutter plate rotation.
The cutting edge of the cutter blades should lead in the
direction of cutter plate rotation. Thisdirection alternates
from one cutter plate to the next. Make certain all cutting
blades have been mounted correctly. Remove any
blades installed incorrectly and reinstall them in the
correct cutting direction. Refer to “Blade Replacement”
on page 21 for instructions on how to install blades.
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Cutter Bar Plate Rotation
Figure 1-1
Gearbox and Cutter Bar Lubrication
The gearbox and cutter bar should arrive filled with SAE
90 GL4 (EP) gear lube. However, you should check oil
level in both before using and add oil if necessary.
IMPORTANT: The recommended quantity of cutter
bar oil should not be exceeded. Results of overfilling
will be overheating with potential for severedamage
to the cutterbar.
Additional instructions and specifications for gearbox
and cutter bar are provided as noted below: