Land Pride GS2584, GS2596 User Manual

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Grading Scrapers

GS2584 & GS2596

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Operator’s Manual

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

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

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

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

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Serial Number Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Further Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Section 1: Assembly & Set-up . . . . . . . . .7

Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Torque Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Dealer Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Shank Installation (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

3-Point Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Section 2: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Leveling Scraper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Blade Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Initial Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Lowering Cutting Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Raising Cutting blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Crown Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Shank Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Section 3: Operating Instructions . . . . . .11

Operating Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Operator’s Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Scarifier Shanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Section 4: Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Section 5: Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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

Cutting Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Shank Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Skid Shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Section 6: Specifications & Capacities . 15

Section 7: Features and Benefits . . . . . . 16

Section 8: Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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Pride assumesno responsibility forerrors oromissions. Neither isany liability assumedfor damagesresulting from theuse of theinformation contained herein.Land Pride reserves
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.
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.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 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.

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.

Practice Safe Maintenance

▲ Understand procedure beforedoing

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

penetratetheskincausingserious
injury.

▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving

pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines or performing work
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 BODYPARTS, 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.

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Safety Labels

Your Grading Scraper 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 nearest Land Pride dealer or visit our
dealer locator at landpride.com.

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

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specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components
make sure the correct safety labels are included in the
request.

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.Pressfirmlyontothesurface.
d. Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card.

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Introduction

Introduction

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

This Grading Scraper has been designed with care and
built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper
assembly,maintenanceand safe operating practices will
help you get years of satisfactory use from the machine.

Application

The Land Pride GS25 Series Grading Scrapers come in
84" and 96" working widths with a Category l & ll
3-point hitch for attaching to tractors in the 40-90 hp
working range. The hitch is also Quick Hitch compatible.

Grading Scrapers have uses and applications in
landscaping, farms, ranches, construction sites, hunting
camps, fishing camps, logging sites, mining operations,
large estates, small acreages, sod farms, and municipal
and county rural road maintenance facilities. These
GradingScrapers are uniquely designedtobe extra user
friendly and a low cost alternative for road grading
applications.Unlike a box scraper, theyarenot designed
to transfer large volumes of dirt from one location to
another and as a result do not require the additional
horsepower that a box scraper normally requires. Nor
doesitrequire the tending of tractor 3-pointliftcontrolsto
maintain grade that a box scraper might require.

Simply setting a properly adjusted GS Series Grading
Scraper on the ground and driving forward enables the
operator to grade off high spots and fill in ruts and low
spots on unimproved roads and lanes with little or no
manipulation of the tractors3-point hitch controls.Unlike
a rear blade, theyrequire no adjustmentof blade angling
or offset positions. The GS Series Grading Scraper
simply and quickly moves dirt or aggregate from high
spots to low spots. Should a large accumulation of
unwantedbuildup of soil oraggregateoccur between the
blades, initiating a slight raise onthe tractors lift controls
will allow excess material to flow out uniformly and
evenly under the leveling scraper blades.

See“Section 6: Specifications & Capacities” onpage
15 and “Section 7: Features andBenefits” on page16
for additional information and performance enhancing
options.

Terminology

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

Definitions

NOTE: A special point of information that the

operator must be aware of before continuing.

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.

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 Grading
Scraper.

The parts on your GS25 Series Grading Scraper have
been specially designed and should only be replaced
with genuine Land Pride parts. Therefore, should your
scraper 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

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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.

• The information contained within this manual was

current at thetime of printing. Some partsmay change
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.

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