Land Pride FDR2572 manual

! Cover photo ma y show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit. © Cop yright 2007 Pr inted Read the Operator’ s manual entirely . When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are ser ious - f ollow without exception. Y our life and the liv es of others depend on it! T able of Contents 20658 10/15/07 Operator’s[...]

© Copyright 2007 All rights Reser v ed Land Pride provides this publication “as is” without w arranty of any kind, either e xpressed or implied. While e very precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Land Pride assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions . Neither is any liability assumed f or damages resulting from th[...]

1 Important Safety Information 10/15/07 FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M Land Pride T able of Contents Important Safety Information ▲ Safety at All Times Thoroughl y read and understand the instructions given in this manual bef ore operation. Refer to the “Safety Label” section, read all instructions noted on them. Do not allow [...]

2 Important Safety Information FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M 10/15/07 Land Pride T able of Contents These are common practices that may or ma y not be applicable to the pr oducts described in this manual. Use Safety Lights and Devices ▲ Slow mo ving tractors, self- propelled equipment, and towed implements can create a hazard whe[...]

3 Important Safety Information 10/15/07 FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M Land Pride T able of Contents Prepare for Emer g encies ▲ Be prepared if a fire star ts. ▲ K eep a first aid kit and fire e xtinguisher handy . ▲ K eep emergency numbers f or doctor , ambulance, hospital and fire depar tment near phone. Tire Safety ▲ [...]

4 Important Safety Information FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M 10/15/07 Land Pride T able of Contents 818-130C Caution 818-230C Red Reflector (Both Sides) 818-540C Danger: Guard Missing 13314 17364 17361 Safety Labels Your Grooming Mower comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They were designed to help you safely operate you[...]

5 Important Safety Information 10/15/07 FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M Land Pride T able of Contents 818-558C Warning: General 818-543C Danger: Guard Missing 13314 818-552C Danger: Rotating Driveline ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 17359 17362[...]

6 Important Safety Information FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M 10/15/07 Land Pride T able of Contents 818-556C Danger: Thrown Object 818-555C Danger: Rotating Blade 17361 17361 17360 838-116C Caution: V-Belt Installation FDR2584 838-270C Caution: V-Belt Installation FDR2572[...]

7 Introduction 10/15/07 FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M Land Pride T able of Contents 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 Land P[...]

8 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-Up FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M 10/15/07 Land Pride T able of Contents Dealer Preparations This Grooming Mower has been assembled at the factory. Some preparation will be necessary to attach the Grooming Mower to the customer’s tractor. Ensure that the intended tractor conforms to the requirements [...]

9 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-Up 10/15/07 FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M Land Pride T able of Contents A-Frame Refer to Figure 1-2: 1. There are flat washers placed between the rear braces (#1) and the rear hitch plates (#5) f or shipping. 2. Remov e the flat washers and reassemble the rear braces. Do not tighten bolt and n ut at t[...]

10 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-Up FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M 10/15/07 Land Pride T able of Contents Front Roller Refer to Figure 1-3: 1. Remov e the front two 1/2”-13 x 1 1/2” GR5 hex flange serrated screws (#9) and reinser t from the bottom as shown. Secure with e xisting 1/2” whiz nuts (#10). Tighten nuts to 76 ft-lbs o[...]

11 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-Up 10/15/07 FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M Land Pride T able of Contents Driveline Installation An additional driveline may be required if the Grooming Mower is used on more than one tractor especially if a quick hitch is used. ! CAUTION Do not use a PTO adaptor with a quic k hitch. A PT O adapter wil[...]

12 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-Up FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M 10/15/07 Land Pride T able of Contents e. Cut off inner shield at mar k (“ X ” dimension). Cut same amount off inner shaft (“ X1 ” dimension). Repeat cut off procedure (“ Y ”&“ Y1 ” dimensions) to cut outer driveline half . f . Remov e all burrs an[...]

13 Section 2: Operating Instructions 10/15/07 FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M Land Pride T able of Contents Tractor Shut Down Procedure It is essential that the tractor be shut down as noted below before making any inspections, maintenance and/ or repairs to the tractor and/or mower. 1. P ar k tractor on a le vel surf ace. Don’t wo[...]

14 Section 2: Operating Instructions FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M 10/15/07 Land Pride T able of Contents Mowing Instructions ! DANGER Gearbox shields must be secur ed in place when operating to avoid injury or death fr om entanglement in r otating drivelines. ! CAUTION Do not over speed PT O or machine damag e may r esult. Know wh[...]

15 Section 2: Operating Instructions 10/15/07 FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M Land Pride T able of Contents General Operating Instructions By now you should have thoroughly read your Grooming Mower Operator’s Manual, properly attached your Land Pride FDR25 to your tractor, and reviewed the operating checklist. You should have also [...]

16 Section 3: Adjustments FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M 10/15/07 Land Pride T able of Contents Section 3: Adjustments Leveling the Mower 1. Set lower hitches and upper floating hitch, as sho wn below in Figure 3-1. 2. Star t tractor and raise mow er, watching that tractor dra w bar (if not remov ed) does not interf ere with mowe r.[...]

17 Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication 10/15/07 FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M Land Pride T able of Contents Section 4: Maintenance and Lubr ication Maintenance ! CAUTION F or safety reasons, each maintenance oper ation must be performed with tractor PT O disengaged, the mower lowered completely to the gr ound and the tractor eng[...]

18 Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M 10/15/07 Land Pride T able of Contents Blade Sharpening or Replacement ! CAUTION AL W A YS wear eye pr otection and gloves when sharpening a blade. 1. If the blade cutting edge is dull or nic ked, it should be replaced or shar pened. Remove blades for replacing[...]

19 Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication 10/15/07 FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M Land Pride T able of Contents Storage At the end of the working season or when the mower will not be used for a long period, it is good practice to clean off any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on the mower and any of the moving parts. 1. Clea[...]

20 Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M 10/15/07 Land Pride T able of Contents Wheel Support Bushings & Wheel Bearings Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Driveline Shaft U-Joints Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity - 4 to 8 Pumps Lubrication 17358 50 Multi-purpose spray lube[...]

21 Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication 10/15/07 FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M Land Pride T able of Contents Gearbox (Type 1) Type of Lubrication: Gear Lube EP 80-90W Check the oil level in the gearbox by either removing the dipstick on top of the gearbox or by removing the bottom plug at the rear of the box on the right hand sid[...]

22 Section 5: Specifications & Capacities FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M 10/15/07 Land Pride T able of Contents Section 5: Specifications & Capacities FDR25 Rear Dischar ge Series FDR2572 FDR2584 Maximum HP - Engine 50 HP Cutting Width 72" 84" Overall Width 77” 89” Height 34” Length 69” 75” W eight 718# [...]

23 Section 6: Features and Benefits 10/15/07 FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M Land Pride T able of Contents Section 6: F eatures and Benefits FDR25 Series Rear Discharge Mower s Features Benefits 2 Ke y widths 72” and 84” Gearbo x HP rating 15 - 50 HP Rear discharge The wide , ev en dispersal of grass leav es a fine thin lay er d[...]

24 Section 7: T r oubleshooting FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M 10/15/07 Land Pride T able of Contents Section 7: T roubleshooting Prob lem Solution Rear discharge area plugged Check installation of belt. W ait until grass dries. Raise cutting height of mower and cut gr ass twice. Mow at full throttle (540 PT O r pm), check PT O spee[...]

25 Section 8: Appendix 10/15/07 FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M Land Pride T able of Contents Section 8: Appendix Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes in-tpi 1 N · ft-lb 3 N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb mm x N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb 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[...]

26 Section 8: Appendix FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M 10/15/07 Land Pride T able of Contents Notes[...]

27 Section 8: Appendix 10/15/07 FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M Land Pride T able of Contents Warranty 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 inte[...]

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