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Section 2: Operating Instructions

8/08/12

FD2560, FD2572, AT2560 & AT2572 Grooming Mower, 3-spindle 310-148M

Land Pride

Table of Contents

Operating Instructions

1. Clear the area to be mowed of objects and debris

that might be picked up and thrown by the mower

blades.

2. Grass is best cut when it is dry. Mowing wet grass

can cause plugging resulting in grassclumps behind

the mower.

3. Grass should be mowed frequently as shorter

clippings deteriorate faster.

4. If mowing extremely tall grass, it is best to raise

cutting height and mow the area, then lower cutting

height and mow a second time at the desired height.

5. Lower mower to ground. Set tractor throttle at

approximately1/4open. Engage PTOtostartblades

rotating.

6. Operate only with 540rpm PTO tractor.

7. At first, begin mowing at a slow forward speed and

shift up until the desired speed is achieved -

maintaining 540 PTO rpm.

8. Mower blades will cut better at a faster rotor speed

than at reduced throttle.

9. After mowing the first 50 feet, stop and check to see

that the mower is adjusted properly.

10. Do not make sharp turns or attempt to back up while

mower is on the ground.

11. Do not engage PTO with mower in the fully raised

position. Do not engage PTO at full throttle.

12. After mowing disconnect tractor PTO and follow

transporting procedures.

CAUTION

When mowing in sandy soil areas, wear may occur to your

mower blades caused from sand erosion. Frequent inspection

should be made and blades replaced if damaged

Pre-Start-up Checklist

Read and follow the “Safety Rules” carefully.

Oil Level in gearbox

All plugs and caps in gearbox have been replaced and tight-

ened properly.

All mower blades, bolts & nuts are tight

Inspect the blades. Make note of the wear to the blades and

the sharpness of the blades.

All guards and shields are in place and secure.

Grease PTO shaft and all other grease ﬁttings.

Make a thorough examination of the PTO shafts. Also check

the connection to the gearbox and tractor PTO.

Clear the area to be mowed of rocks, branches and other for-

eign objects.

Transporting

CAUTION

Always disengage tractor PTO before transporting mower to

avoid injury from thrown objects or blade contact.

CAUTION

When traveling on public roads whether at night or during the

day, use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to

operator’s of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state and

local laws.

CAUTION

The mower is wider than your tractor so care should be taken

when encountering oncoming trafﬁc and roadside obstructions.

1. When raising the mower to the transport position, be

sure that drivelinedoes not contact tractor or mower.

Adjust the tractor’s 3-point hitch lift height so that the

PTO shaft does not contact the mower deck. Mower

should not be transported without tractor’s upper 3-

Point link attached.

2. 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.

3. Select a safeground 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.

4. Whentravelingoverrough orhillyterrain,shift tractor

to a lower gear.

IMPORTANT: Always disengagePTO before raising

the mower to transport position.

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