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Operator’s Manual

FD1548 & FD1560

3-Spindle Grooming Mower

Read theOperator’smanual entirely.When yousee this symbol, the subsequent instruc-

tions and warnings are serious - followwithout exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!

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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1

Be Aware of Signal Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Terminology: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Definitions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Section 1 Assembly and Setup . . . . . . . . .8

Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Upper Hitch Arms Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Tractor Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Section 2 Operating Instructions . . . . . .10

Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Prestart Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Section 3 Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3-Point Hitch Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Leveling the Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Cutting Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Belt Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Section 4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .13

Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication .14

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Blade Sharpening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

FD1548 V-BELT INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

FD1560 V-BELT INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Belt Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

AIR TIRES (AIR PRESSURE): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Service Mowing Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Lubrication Legend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

PTO U-Joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

PTO Shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Wheel Bushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Wheel Support Bushings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Bearing in Blade Spindle Hubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Section 6 Specifications & Capacities . .18

Section 7 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes . . . .19

Tire Inflation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

LandPride provides this publication“asis”without warranty of anykind,eitherexpressedor implied. While everyprecautionhasbeen taken in the preparationofthis manual, Land Pride assumes noresponsibility forerrors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed fordamages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Land Pride reservesthe right to revise and improveits productsas it sees ﬁt. This publication describes the stateof this product at the time of its publication, and may not reﬂect the product in the future. The illustrations in this manual are not intended for safeand proper assembly or disassemblyof equipment. The illustrations are intended for ordering parts only.

Land Pride is registered trademark.

All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Printed in the United States of America.

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Be Aware of Signal Words

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

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations, typically for machine components that, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.

Indicates a potentially hazardous

WARNING

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

Indicates a potentially hazardous

CAUTION

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

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.

For Your Protection

▲ Thoroughly read and understand

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

OFF

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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Use Safety Lights and Devices

▲ Slow moving tractors, self-

propelled equipment, and towed implements can create a hazard when drivenon public roads.They are difﬁcult to see, especially at night.

▲ Flashing warning lights and turn

signals are recommended whenever driving on public roads. Use lights and devices provided with implement.

Transport Machinery Safely

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

implement is 20 mph. DO NOT EXCEED.Never travel at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering and stopping. Some rough terrains require a slower speed.

▲ Sudden breaking can cause a

towed load to swerve and upset. Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with brakes.

▲ Use the following maximum

speed - tow load weight ratios as a guideline:

▲ 20 mph when weight is less than

or equal to the weight of tractor.

▲ 10 mph when weight is double

the weight of tractor.

▲ IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load

that is more than double the weight of tractor.

Practice Safe Maintenance

▲ Understand procedure before

doing work. Use proper tools and equipment, refer to Operator’s Manual for additional information.

▲ Work in a clean dry area. ▲ Lower the implement to the

ground, put tractorin park,turn off engine, and remove key before preforming maintenance.

▲ Allow implement to cool

completely.

▲ Install all transport locks on raised

drillbefore workingunderneath, refer to theOperator’s Manualforquantity and location of transport locks.

▲ Do not grease or oil implement

while it is in operation.

▲ Move the opener handle to the

“ROAD” position and complete raising the openers to lock them up before working underneath them.

▲ Disk edges are sharp. Be careful

when working in this area.

▲ Disconnect battery ground cable

(-) before servicing or adjusting electrical systems or before welding on implement.

▲ Inspect all parts. Make sure parts

are in good condition & installed properly.

▲ Remove buildup of grease, oil or

debris.

▲ Removealltools and unused pars

from implement before operation.

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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

▲ Protectiveclothing and equipment

should be worn.

▲ Wear clothing and equipment

appropriate for the job. Avoid loose ﬁtting clothing.

▲ Prolonged exposure to loud noise

can cause hearing impairment or hearing loss. Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs.

▲ Operating equipment safely

requires the full attention of the operator. Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery.

Tire Safety

▲ Tire changing can be dangerous

and should be preformed by trained personnel using the correct tools and equipment.

▲ When inﬂating tires, use a clip-on

chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of or over the tire assembly. Use a safety cage if available.

▲ When removing and installing

wheels, use wheel handling equipment adequate for the weight involved.

Safety at All Times

Thoroughly read and understand the instructions given in this manual before operation. Refer to the “Safety Label” section, read all instructions noted on them.

▲ Operator should be familiar with

all functions of the unit.

▲ Operate implement from the

driver’s seat only.

▲ Do not leave tractor or implement

unattended with engine running.

▲ Dismounting from a moving

tractor could cause serious injury or death.

▲ Do not stand between the tractor

and implement during hitching.

▲ Keep hands, feet, and clothing

away from power-driven parts.

▲ Wear snug ﬁtting clothing to avoid

entanglement with moving parts.

▲ Watch out for wires, trees, etc.,

when folding and raising implement. Make sure all persons are clear of working area.

▲ Turning tractor too tight may

cause implement to ride up on wheels. This could result in injury or equipment damage.

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Safety Labels

Your implement comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They were designed to help you safely operate your implement.

1. Read and follow label directions.

2. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.

3. Replace all damaged or missing labels.

4. Some new equipment installed during repairrequire safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by themanufacturer. When ordering newcomponents make

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sure thecorrect safety labelsare included in therequest. To order new labels go to your Land Pride dealer.

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

a. Clean the area the labelis tobe placed. b. Peel backing from label. Pressfirmly onsurface

being careful not to causeair bubblesunder label.

818-130C

Caution: 540 RPM

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818-142C

Danger: PTO Driveline

818-230C

Red Reﬂector

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818-250C

Caution: V-Belt Installation (FD1560)

818-293C

Caution: V-Belt Installation (FD1548)

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818-540C

Danger: GuardMissing

ROTATING DRIVELINE

KEEP AWAY!

818-552C

Danger: RotatingDriveline

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Danger: RotatingBlades

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Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Important Safety Information

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