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Land Pride AFM4214 User's Manual

1. 3 Replace old belt with a new Land Pride belt making sure the new belt is positioned correctly in all the pulley grooves 4 Engage belt tensioning latch by turning the release nut with a 3 4 wrench 5 Check for correct belt tension Refer to Belt Tension on page 22 6 Reinstall all belt covers and secure with hardware Blades Rotation Clockwise Top View of Left Hand Deck Belt Drive BELT TENS Blades Rotation Counterclockwise Top View of Center and Right Deck Belt Drive Belt Placement Figure 5 8 26 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 14 08 Land Pride Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Driveline Protection A CAUTION Engage parking brake disengage PTO shut off tractor and remove key before working on or around the driveline and or slip clutch A CAUTION Slip clutches that have been in use or have been slipped for only two or three seconds during run in may be too hot to touch Allow a hot clutch to cool before working on it Drive components are protected from shock loads with a friction slip clutch The clutch must be capable of slippage during operation to protect the gearbox driveline and other drive train parts Friction clutches should be run in prior to initial operation and after long periods of inactivity to remove any oxidation that may have accumulated on the friction surfaces Repeat run in instructions at the beginning of each season an
2. 2 N m newton meters 3 ft Ib foot pounds 4mm x pitch nominal thread diameter in millimeters x thread pitch Torque tolerance 0 15 of torquing values Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above Additional Torque Values Blade Bolt 1 2 20 UNF Gr 8 Do not exceed 55 ft lbs Tire Inflation Chart TireSize Inflation PSI 23 x 10 50 12 x 4 Ply 15 x 6 00 6 x 4 Ply 18 x 9 50 8 x 4 Ply 11 14 08 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 43 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 9 Appendix Notes 44 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 9 Appendix 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 intended and under normal service and conditions for personal use Overall Unit and Driveline One year Parts and Labor Gearbox 5 years on Parts and Labor Hydraulic Cylinder One year Parts and Labor Hoses and seals are considered wear items Belts Blades amp Friction Discs in Slip Clutches Considered wear items Tires Considered wear items This Warranty is limited to the replacement of any defective part by Land Pride and the installation by the dealer of any such replacement part and does not cover com
3. THICK BLADE 7 32 MINIMUM FOR 5 16 THICK BLADE a SS i WARNING WORN BEYOND USE 3 8 MAXIMUM WEAR L WORN OR SHARPENED BLADE BLAD Blade Placement Figure 5 1 24 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 14 08 Land Pride Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Blade Removal And Installation A CAUTION Depending on blade rotation bolts attaching mower blades to their respective spindles may be either left hand or right hand Prevent spindle and or bolt damage by knowing which hand the threads are before removing and or tightening any blade mounting bolts Refer to Figure 5 2 amp Figure 5 3 1 Verify blade rotation and bolt thread type right hand or left hand before loosening center blade bolts and removing blades to be sharpened or replaced NOTE Blade bolt on the left hand deck is right hand threads Blade bolts on the right hand and center decks are left hand threads Refer to Figure 5 5 Model AFM4216 only The two outside blade bar bolts 8 are always right hand threads Refer to Figure 5 4 amp Figure 5 5 2 Remove blades by grasping the blade end 1 witha rag or thick padded glove while loosening the blade mounting bolt 4 3 Remove blade bolt 4 and Washer 5 from blade being replaced 4 Model AFM4216 Only Remove two outside bolts 6 from blade bar 2 IMPORTANT Replace blades with Land Pride blades only IMPORTANT Always in
4. a HP 7 T st paa aa ii ra L O Model 4214 Specification Drawing AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 37 11 14 08 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 6 Specifications amp Capacities AFM4216 Series Description Specification Capacity Specification Capacity peme ewe o Tg Cutting Width Blade Drive Belt 1 B Section Overall Width Drive Belt Tension Spring Loaded Idler with Overcenter Release Transport Height me Blade Bearing Sealed Ball Bearings Transport Width 6 8 With Lock Pins Installed Blades Low Lift 5 16 x 2 1 2 x 25 3 Each Per Deck Optional Blades Medium Lift High Lift amp Mulching Overall Length 15 0 Mowing Position Blade Overlap 1 1 4 13 4 Transport Position Machine Weight W 15 tires 3 315 Ibs Blade Spindle Speed 2 302 R P M W 18 tires 3 465 Ibs Tractor Horsepower Minimum 40 HP Maximum 70 HP Blade Tip Speed 18 340 F P M Hitch Pull Type with Adjustable Clevis and Deck Tires 10 each Air tires with Sealant Safety Tow Chain 18x 9 5 or 15 x 6 6 Tongue Support 2 200 Ib Capacity Screw Jack Deck Wheel Spindles 1 1 4 w Nylon Bushings Gearbox Support 3 8 Steel Channel Transport Tires 2 each 23 x 10 5 with Sealant Gearboxes 540 RPM 1 Splitter amp 3 Wing Transport Locks Automatic with Pull Rope Release Main Driveline 1 Cat IV Constant Velocity with Slip Wing Deck Flex 23 Degrees Left To Right Clutch when wings
5. Discharge Type Rear Release Transport Height Blade Bearing Sealed Ball Bearings Transport Width Blades Low Lift 5 16 x 2 1 2 x 20 29 32 3 Each Per Deck Optional Blades Medium Lift High Lift amp Mulching Overall Length 14 10 Mowing Position Blade Overlap 1 1 4 12 11 Transport Position Machine Weight W 15 tires 3 000 Ibs Blade Spindle Speed 3 362 R P M W 18 tires 3 150 Ibs Tractor Horsepower Minimum 40 HP Maximum 70 HP Blade Tip Speed 18 396 F PM Hitch Pull Type with Adjustable Clevis and Deck Tires 10 each Air tires with Sealant Safety Tow Chain 18x9 50r15x 6 6 Tongue Support 2 200 Ib Capacity Screw Jack Deck Wheel Spindles 1 1 4 w Nylon Bushings Gearbox Support 3 8 Steel Channel Transport Tires 2 each 23 x 10 5 with Sealant Gearboxes 540 RPM _ 1 Splitter amp 3 Wing Transport Locks Automatic with Pull Rope Release Main Driveline 1 Cat IV Constant Velocity with Slip Wing Deck Flex 23 Degrees Left To Right Clutch when wings are conventional 22 Degrees Front To Back Deck Drivelines 3 Cat II with or without Slip Clutch Center Deck Flex 10 Degrees Left To Right 22 Degrees Front To Back Cutting Height 3 4 to 5 1 4 In 1 4 increments Hydraulic Outlets 1 Set Required Deck Size amp Quantity 3 each 60 Deck Cylinders Dual Acting Deck Overlap 6 Gauge Wheel Arms _ 1 4 Wall Square Tubing Deck Thickness 3 16 Turning Radius Zero Turning Radius Anti Sca
6. NOTE Take care not to remove any more material than necessary when sharpening the blades 1 A blade should be replaced or sharpened if it is dull or nicked 2 Clean blade washer and blade mounting surface before installing a new blade Also clean the old blade if you plan to sharpen it for reuse Refer to Figure 5 6 3 Maintain sharpness by grinding only the top of the cutting edge at the same bevel as the original edge 19327 Blade Sharpening Figure 5 6 Refer to Figure 5 7 4 Check blade balance by positioning the blade horizontally on a nail or shaft through the center hole If either end of the blade rotates downward grind remove metal on that end until the blade will balance The blade is properly balanced when neither end drops Balance of a blade is generally maintained by removing an equal amount of material from each end of the blade when sharpening HORIZONTAL NAIL OR SHAFT 19046 Blade Balancing Figure 5 7 Blade Options e Low Lift Blades For use in sandy soils e Mulching Blades For leaf mulching Land Pride V Belt Installation A CAUTION The belt drive system is under spring tension Use care to avoid bodily harm removing and installing belt Refer to Figure 5 8 These illustrations are also on the labels located on the top of the mower decks 1 Remove right hand and left hand belt covers 2 Disengage belt tensioning latch by turning release nut with a 3 4 wrench
7. Small Arrows Back of Deck 11 14 08 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 9 Table of Contents Important Safety Information A DANGER p o gt W s a Ed Tall ROTATING DRIVELINE CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP AWAY DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT eAll driveline quards tractor and equipment shields in place Drivelines securely attached at both Driveline guards that turn freely on i B18 552C Driveline ADANGER Aay GUARD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE A DANGER Ay GUARD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE ADANGER Land Pride 818 552C Danger Entanglement 818 540C Danger Guard Missing 10 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 14 08 Land Pride Introduction Table of Contents Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners This AFM42 Series All Flex 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 AFM4214 14 foot and AFM4216 16 foot All Flex Mowers are designed and built by Land Pride to provide excellent cutting quality and performance on lush type turf grasses that are located on expansive and well manicured areas such as sports fields theme par
8. e Section 1 Assembly and Set up page 13 e Section 2 Operating Instructions page 17 e Section 3 Adjustments page 21 e Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication page 24 Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of the mower IMPORTANT Do not alter the Grooming Mower in a way which will adversely affect its performance or reliability or use the mower for a purpose for which it was not designed A DANGER Before making adjustments or performing maintenance on your mower disengage PTO shut off tractor and wait for all moving parts to stop before dismounting tractor Disconnect PTO driveline U Joint Timing Refer to Refer to Figure 2 1 A CAUTION On mowers equipped without slip clutches the deck drivelines 3 each must be in time to avoid driveline damage when folding unfolding TANT IL oj a component damage e When installing drivelines be sure u joints for the RH o amp LH wing decks are 4 le positioned as shown to avoid u joint damage when folding e When servicing 2 Transporting warninG Do not transport mower faster than 20 mph When traveling on roadways transport in such a manner that vehicles moving at a faster rate of speed may pass you safely A CAUTION Care should be taken when encountering oncoming traffic an
9. 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 A Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with brakes A 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 A IMPORTANT Do not tow a load that is more than double the weight of tractor ike Practice Safe Maintenance A Understand procedure before doing work Use proper tools and equipment refer to Operator s Manual for additional information A Work in a clean dry area A Lower the implement to the ground put tractor in park turn off engine and remove key before performing maintenance A Allow implement to cool completely A Do not grease or oil implement while it is in operation A Inspect all parts Make sure parts are in good condition amp installed properly A Remove buildup of grease oil or debris A Remove all tools and unused parts from implement before operation ac 2 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual Wear Protective Equipment A Protect
10. Instructions Refer to Figure 2 3 3 AFM4216 models only If narrow transport width is required or if transporting long distances a Insert 5 8 deck float pin 1 in lock hole located to the outside of both mower wing decks b Make sure deck float pin is fully inserted TO OUTSIDE OF MOWER Model AFM4216 Deck Float Pin Figure 2 3 NOTE Be sure to remove deck floating pins before unfolding mower decks 4 Refer to Operating Instructions on page 19 when lowering the decks Constant Velocity Driveline Angle Refer to Figure 2 4 The main driveline is equipped with a constant velocity CV joint that allows the unit to run at angles up to 80 degrees with no vibration Constant Velocity Driveline Angle Figure 2 4 IMPORTANT Do not make turns that will subject the CV joint to angles greater than 80 Angles greater than 80 will damage the driveline The constant velocity joint must be greased every 8 hours of operation Refer to Page 31 Driveline Constant Velocity Shaft Pre Operation Instructions Proper servicing and adjustments are key to the long life of any machine With careful and systematic inspection of the mower you can avoid costly maintenance time and repair Before beginning to operate your All Flex Mower the following inspection should be performed Land Pride e Grease driveline shaft and all other grease fittings e Check oil level in gearboxes Refer to the Lubric
11. before starting the tractor that the mower is properly attached to the draw bar with both wings down resting on the ground Also make sure the driveline is securely coupled to the tractor s PTO shaft the hydraulic hoses are properly attached to the tractor s hydraulics the tractor s park brake is engaged and the tractor s PTO drive is disengaged Starting the tractor and set the engine throttle speed at a low idle Engage the tractor s PTO drive If everything is running smoothly slowly increase the engine rpm until the tractor s engine reaches full PTO operating speed of 540 rpm If everything is still running as it should then return the engine to low idle and disengage power to the PTO Under no circumstances should you ever raise the cutting decks into transport position with the PTO drive engaged Personal injury and machine damage could result You should now be ready to move to your cutting site to begin mowing On roadway transport in such a manner that faster moving vehicles can easily see you and pass you safely Reduce your speed when traveling over rough and hilly terrain Avoid quick or sharp steering corrections Take extra care to insure that the mower doesn t come into contact with obstacles such as trees buildings or fences Use accessory lights and appropriate reflective devices to provide adequate warning to pedestrians and other vehicle operators when traveling on public roads and in the dark of night Compl
12. belt guard shields amp belt Remove belt guard shields amp clean debris from belt area amp sheaves 11 14 08 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 41 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 8 Troubleshooting a Discharge openings Belt not installed correctly Check installation of belt plugged Grass too wet Wait until grass dries Grass too tall Raise cutting height of mower and cut grass twice RPM of tractor too low Mow at full throttle 640 PTO rpm Check PTO speed amp tractor engine Ground speed too fast Shift transmission to a lower gear A CAUTION Do not try to clean discharge opening when mower is running Bodily harm may occur Belt slipping Plugged grooming mower Unplug and clean mower deck Debris in sheave Remove belt guard shields and clean sheaves Low belt spring tension Retighten spring take up bolt Worn belt Replace belt Patches of uncut grass RPM of tractor too low Mow at full throttle 540 PTO rpm Check PTO speed amp tractor engine Ground speed too fast Shift transmission to a lower gear Blade damaged or dull Sharpen amp balance or replace blade Blade rotation wrong Install correct rotation blade Low lubricant level Check lubricant level Blades scalping grass Cutting too low Raise cutting height by adjusting wheels Ridges in terrain Change mowing pattern Fast turning speed Reduce speed on turns Uneven cut Ground speed too fa
13. e Make sure bolts and nuts are tight e Check tractor safety equipment Be sure they are in good working condition IMPORTANT e Make sure transport locks are unlatched before unfolding mower Pull on rope to unlatch locks e When unfolding the mower fully extend cylinders to utilize maximum flexibility Damage to the mower may occur if the cylinders are not fully extended 5 Unfold mower decks as follows AFM4216 Model Only Refer to Figure 2 3 on page 18 a Remove wing deck floating pins AFM4214 amp AFM4216 Models Refer to Figure 2 2 on page 17 b Retract hydraulic cylinders to remove weight from transport locks c Pull transport lock rope toward the tractor to disengage locks d Hold locks in this position until all 3 mower decks have unfolded enough to allow lock lugs to become fully disengaged e Extend all 3 cylinders to their maximum stroke for maximum field float of mower decks 6 Set the tractor throttle at idle Engage the PTO to start blades rotating 7 Begin mowing at a slow forward speed and shift up until desired speed is achieved maintaining 540 PTO rpm Mower blades will cut better at 540 PTO blade speed than at reduced throttle 8 After mowing the first 50 feet stop and check to see that mower is adjusted properly 9 Grass is best cut when it is dry Mowing wet grass can cause plugging resulting in grass clumps behind the mower 10 Grass should be mowed frequently as short
14. it get bogged down by cut grass Narrow 6 8 transport width Not much wider than most tractors making for safer transport Meets most city county codes for transport width 6 Deck overlap AFM4214 Eliminates blade skips when turning Tighter turns can be made 8 Deck overlap AFM4216 Allows for maximum amount of wing deck flex Sleek frame design including single Design allows operator to make tighter turns without leaving windrows and skips beam hitch and compact deck overlap The AFM virtually becomes a zero turn mower Automatic transport wing locks When wings are raised in the full transport position the wings lock in place no need to get off the tractor to lock Pull rope from tractor seat to unlock 23 Transport tires 23 Transport tires offer smooth roading and less grass compaction Allows grass with tapered bearings to stand up Tapered roller bearings offer longevity Removable transportation tire spindles Allows a spindle to be replaced by simply removing two bolts Back wheels on side decks even with Allows tighter turns without skips transportation tires Rigid rear side deck tires Rigid wheel yokes holds hills and slopes better Safer unit than the competition Large deck flotation tires with sealant Optional 15 tires for great flotation or 18 tires for even greater flotation The larger the tire the less compaction in pounds per square inch allowing grass to stand up Sealant in the t
15. maintain proper air pressure in the tires Refer o Tire Inflation Chart on page 43 e Replace worn damaged or illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your Land Pride Dealer See Information about Safety Labels starting on page 5 NEW BLADE WHEN SHARPENING BLEND THESE AREAS T TYPICAL BOTH ENDS Servicing Mower Blades Blade Inspection DO NOT attempt to modify cutting blades such as hard surfacing heat treating cold treating or by any other method warnine DO NOT try to straighten a blade that is bent Never weld a broken or cracked blade ALWAYS replace with a new Land Pride blade to assure safety A DANGER Always disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO before servicing underside of mower deck Starting the tractor witha connected driveline can result in damage to the mower bodily injury or death A CAUTION Wear a pair of gloves when checking blades Avoid direct contact with cutting edge of blades Refer to Figure 5 1 Blade Wear Blade performance is reduced as blades wear and are sharpened for reuse Excessively high wear can occur to your mower blades when mowing in sandy soil areas Frequent inspection should be made and blades replaced if damaged Bent Deformed or Split Blades should be removed from unit and discarded DO NOT attempt to straighten a blade for reuse y BLADE WEAR UNDERCUT OF WING TIP WARNING WORN BEYOND USE Jes MINIMUM FOR 1 4
16. pins 1 from rod end of the 2 wing cylinders 2 and center deck cylinder 3 2 Support cylinders vertically with rod end up 3 Cycle hydraulic system to extend both wing cylinders and center deck cylinder Retract cylinders and repeat this process 2 times 4 On each cylinder crack rod end cylinder fitting 4 and apply hydraulic pressure until air free oil leaks from fitting and then retighten fitting 5 Support cylinders in a vertical position with base end of cylinder up and repeat bleeding process on the base end fitting 5 6 Re pin all clevises Secure pins with cotter pins 6 by bending one or more legs of the cotter pin 7 Slowly cycle all decks to transport position checking to make sure the hydraulic hoses are not pinched in the process Transport Fold Hydraulic Plumbing Figure 1 8 16 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 14 08 Land Pride Section 2 Operating Instructions Table of Contents Introduction Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of the Grooming Mower Therefore it is absolutely essential that no one operates the mower without first having read fully understood and become totally familiar with the Operator s Manual Make sure the operator has paid particular attention to e Important Safety Information pages 1 to 10
17. sections parallel to each other to determine if they are too long The inner and outer shields on each section should end approximately 1 short of reaching the universal joint shield on the adjacent section see B dimension If they are too long measure 1 B dimension back from the universal joint shield and make a mark at this location on the inner and outer shields d Cut off inner shield at mark X dimension Cut same amount off inner shaft X1 dimension Repeat cut off procedure Y amp Y1 dimensions to cut outer driveline half e Remove all burrs and cuttings With driveline profiles pulled apart apply multi purpose grease to the inside of the outer profile and then reassemble the two profiles Attach inner driveline yoke to gearbox shaft and outer driveline yoke to tractor s PTO shaft The driveline should now be moved back and forth to insure that both ends are secured Reattach any end that is loose INNER SHAFT o INNER SHIELD IMPLEMENT END UNIVERSAL JOINT SHIELD ri OUTER DRIVELINE XN R SHAFT bet TRACTOR END TER SHIELD Driveline Shortening Figure 1 3 IMPORTANT Two small chains supplied with the driveline must be attached to restrict driveline shield rotation Hook a safety chain in the hole on the outer driveline yoke shield and its opposite end to the tractor Hook the other safety chain in the hole on the inner drivel
18. securely Page 13 attached to the mower hitch and tractor Inspect cutting blades Make note of blade Page 24 wear and sharpness Make a thorough examination of the drivelines Also check connections to the gearboxes and tractor PTO shaft Make sure all guards and shields are in place 18 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 14 08 Land Pride Section 2 Operating Instructions Operating Instructions A DANGER Never carry a person on the mower A rider can fall and be ran over by the mower or tractor causing serious injury or death A DANGER Stop operation if bystanders come within several hundred feet A DANGER Do not cut on steep inclines The tractor and mower could flip over causing damage to the equipment bodily injury or death A DANGER Operate mower with all guards installed amp in good condition Gearbox and driveline shields must be secured in place when operating mower to avoid injury or death from entanglement in rotating drivelines Keep away from moving parts Ay warnine The following operating procedures must be carefully read and fully understood You are the tractor operator and are therefore responsible for the safe operation of this unit All other persons must be cleared of the area Mower operation must be stopped when in the vicinity of other persons A CAUTION Always disengage tractor PTO before raising the Grooming Mower decks to transport po
19. the mower deck easier The the back of the mower deck discharge of material is more even Design eliminates windrowing Spring loaded idlers Applies constant tension to belt to run efficiently Easy belt tension release Easily release belt tension for changing belt or for winter storage High blade tip speed AFM4214 18 396 fom amp AFM4216 18 340 fpm Lifts grass up for a clean cut and efficient discharge of material Tip rates as high or higher than the competition Choice of Blade Low Lift Highly recommended in sandy soils where lifting isn t crucial Disturos the Low lift standard soil very little allowing blades to wear longer Others available thru parts dept Medium Lift Medium suction for lifting grass Requires less HP than high lift High Lift Greatest suction for lifting grass before cutting Can take higher HP in tall dense grass Not recommended in sandy soils Mulching Perfect for leaf mulching 40 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 8 Troubleshooting Oil seal leaking Gearbox overfilled Drain to level fill hole Seals damaged Replace seals Grass or wire wrapped on shaft in seal area Clean off wrapped material and check seal areas daily Driveline yoke or cross failing Shock load Avoid hitting solid objects Bottoming out Front constant velocity driveline mounted wrong Shorten driveline pro
20. 214 amp AFM4216 Models Refer to Figure 1 5 b Retract hydraulic cylinders to remove weight from transport locks c Pull transport lock rope 1 toward the tractor to disengage locks Table of Contents d Hold locks in this position until all 3 mower decks have unfolded enough to allow lock lugs to become fully disengaged e Extend all 3 cylinders to their maximum stroke Pull Ropes Figure 1 5 Gauge Wheel Assembly Refer to Figure 1 6 IMPORTANT Do not bend spring steel mounting bracket supporting the slow moving vehicle sign This sign is purposely angled so that when the deck is folded up for transporting the sign will face traffic Center deck gauge wheels 4 are mounted in the carrier frames spindle support tubes upside down 1 Remove nuts 7 and bolts 6 from the center deck carrier frames and remove gauge wheels from the frames 2 Check spacer location on the other gauge wheels Note how many and what sizes are above and below the gauge wheel spindle support tube and then place an equal number of spacers 1 2 amp 3 and sizes above and below the spindle support tube while inserting the gauge wheel spindle into the spindle support tubes Center Deck Rear Gauge Wheels Figure 1 6 11 14 08 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 15 Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly and Set up 3 Raise center deck up just enough to insert gauge wheel spindles into the car
21. 8A AFM4216 Kit Blades are also offered in Kits for 3 units 27 blades See your Land Pride dealer for blade availability 11 14 08 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 23 Table of Contents Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life of any machinery With careful and systematic inspection you can avoid costly maintenance time and repair A CAUTION For safety reasons each maintenance operation must be performed with tractor PTO disengaged the mower lowered completely to the ground or folded with the transport locks engaged and the tractor engine shut off with ignition key removed warning Always secure mower deck in the up position with solid supports before servicing the underside of the mower Never work under equipment supported by hydraulics Hydraulics can drop equipment if controls are actuated or if hydraulic lines burst Either situation can drop the mower instantly even when power to the hydraulics is shut off Frequently inspect mower for loose bolts and nuts See Blade Removal And Installation on page 25 to identify left hand threaded bolts Tighten all hardware as indicated in the Torque Values Chart on page 43 e Check drive belt tension after several hours of mowing Refer to Belt Tension on page 21 e Lubricate components as listed under Lubrication Points starting on page 24 e Always
22. AY CAN 821 058C PAINT GREEN AEROSOL SPRAY CAN 821 066C PAINT ORANGE AEROSOL SPRAY CAN 821 067C PAINT BLUE AEROSOL SPRAY CAN 7 Store mower in a clean dry place 30 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Lubrication Points Lubrication lt Multi purpose Multi purpose l Multi purpose Intervals in hours Legend spray lube H rr lube oil lube at which lubrication i is required H bd Pe rs Driveline Constant Velocity Shaft Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity See drawing IMPORTANT Extensive lubrication must be performed every 8 hours of operation to extend the life of the constant velocity joint e Grease constant velocity joint in a straight position to force grease through its passages and into the cavity Grease should be visible around ball joints e Grease fittings in the outer telescoping member u joints and driveline shields every 8 hours of operation to prevent premature break down 4 WAY gt GEARED Driveline Shafts Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity See drawing Inner Tube of Driveline Inner Tube Type of Lubrication Wheel Bearing Grease Clean and coat all inner tubes of the Drivelines with a light film of grease and then reassemble 11 14 08 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 31 Table of Contents Land P
23. Exceed 20 mph maximum transport speed Loss of vehicle control and or machine damage sult 818 337C Rev cd 818 337C Warning Max Trans Speed ACAUTION To avoid Injury or Machine Damage Operate only wit 540 rpm PIO 818 130C Caution 540 RPM A CAUTION To Avoid Injury or Machine Damage Transport laek must be engaged e During transpor When maintenance is being performed 818 351C Caution Lock For Transport A CAUTION To Avoid Injury or Machine Damage e Transport locks pins must be disengaged before unfolding unit 818 3530 Rev A 818 353C Caution Unlock To Unfold 6 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information OTATING DRIVELINE CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP AWAY DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT All driveline guards tractor and equipment sHelds in place 81 8 552C eave securely attached at both ends Driveline guards that turn freely on Driveline 818 5520 Danger Entanglement A DANGER ae THROWN OBJECT HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death from thrown abject Operate only with all guards installed and in good condition Stop operation if bystanders come within several hundred feet 518 5550 818 556C Danger Thrown Object Hazard Locati
24. ON e Refer to Owner s Manual for instructions ae To Avoid Injury or ROTATION Machine Damage ae Be Aware drive belt under spring tension le When servicing machine use proper tools and equipment GREASE EVERY 25 HOURS i oF operation 3 Pes Refer to Owner s V BELT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ee 818 514C Caution V Belt Installation 818 5140 Rov A GUARD MISSING When this is visible DO NOT OPERATE ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD can cause Serious Injury or Death Si no entiende ingles se prefiere que busque a alquien que interprete las instrucciones para usted PHDC 6 818 543C Danger Guard Missing Location 6 Places Land Pride Location 1 Place Beneath Guard on Right Hand Deck Beneath Both Guards on All Three Decks 8 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information AKDANGER gt A ly ROTATING DRIVELINE HAZARD Shield Missing Do Not Operate XY 818 187C Rev a 818 187C Danger Shield Missing Location Splitter Gearbox _ 818 229C Amber Reflector Location Front of Wing Decks Left Wing Shown 818 230C Red Reflector Location 2 Places Large Arrows Back of Gearbox Mounts 818 335C Red Reflector Location 4 Places
25. Table of Contents All Flex Grooming Mowers AFM4214 and AFM4216 25929 315 587M Operator s Manual instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life and the lives of others depend on it Read the Operator s manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent Copyright 2008 Printed 11 14 08 Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit Table of Contents Important Safety Information 1 Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication 24 Safety at All Times 2 00000005 1 Maintenance 0 cece es 24 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol 1 Servicing Mower Blades 0005 24 Safety Labels 00 000 c eee eee 4 Blade Inspection 2000000 eee 24 Introduction cecccccccucce 11 Blade Removal And Installation 25 Application iers siww hand we eva dade va de 11 Blada harpening A A a Using This Manual o o auaa uaina 11 Blade a ute vevceereeereueseyiee 20 Terminology o o oioi coinn 11 V Belt Installation 00 cee eae 26 ee Driveline Protection 2005 27 Definitions 20 0 0 11 Type A Clutches 0 200000 27 Owner Assistance 00020e cence 11 Serial Number Plate 2 11 eee CUR screener nee i Storage eea aa aa E a a a E E EES 30 Section 1 Assembly and Set up 13 Tires With Air Pres
26. ames are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Printed in the United States of America AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 14 08 Land Pride Important Safety Information Table of Contents 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 A Operator should be familiar with all functions of the unit A Operate implement from the driver s seat only A Make sure all guards and shields are in place and secured before operating implement A Do not leave tractor or implement unattended with engine running A Dismounting from a moving tractor could cause serious injury or death A Do not allow anyone to stand between the tractor and implement while backing up to the implement A Keep hands feet and clothing away from power driven parts A Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with moving parts A Watch out for wires trees etc when raising implement Make sure all persons are clear of working area A Turning tractor too tight may c
27. aper or cardboard NOT BODY PARTS to check for suspected leaks A Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems A 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 Keep Riders Off Machinery A Riders obstruct the operator s view they could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine A Never allow children to operate equipment 11 14 08 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 3 Table of Contents Important Safety Information Safety Labels 4 Refer to this section for proper label placement To install new labels Your All Flex Mower comes equipped with all safety labels in place They were designed to help you safely s operate your implement Read and follow their i directions 1 Keep all safety labels clean and legible F 2 Replace all damaged or missing labels To order new labels go to your Land Pride dealer 3 Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as Clean the area the label is to be placed Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to be placed Peel backing from label Press firmly onto the surface Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card specified by Land Pride When ordering new components Vi make sure the correc
28. are conventional 22 Degrees Front To Back Deck Drivelines 3 Cat II with or without Slip Clutch Center Deck Flex 10 Degrees Left To Right 22 Degrees Front To Back Cutting Height 3 4 to 5 1 4 In 1 4 increments Hydraulic Outlets 1 Set Required Deck Size amp Quantity 3 each 72 Deck Cylinders Dual Acting Deck Overlap 8 Gauge Wheel Arms __ 1 4 Wall Square Tubing Deck Thickness 3 16 Turning Radius Zero Turning Radius Anti Scalp Roller Front Center and Mowing Capacity Outside Deck Corners 2mph 4 0 Acres Per Hour 4 mph 8 1 Acres Per Hour 6 mph 12 1 Acres Per Hour Model 4216 Specification Drawing 17853 38 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 14 08 Table of Contents Specifications amp Capacities Land Pride Section 6 13665 Model 4216 Specification Drawing AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 39 11 14 08 Table of Contents Section 7 Features amp Benefits AFM4214 amp AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mower Counter rotation on left hand deck Spreads grass clippings more evenly Wing decks throw grass away from the rear deck Rear deck doesn t get covered up nor does
29. ation portion of the Maintenance and Lubrication section starting on page 24 Check all plugs and caps in gearboxes to make certain that they have been replaced and tightened properly Check mower blades for sharpness and damage See Blade Inspection on page 24 Be sure blades are installed properly on each deck with the cutting edge leading in rotation See Blade Removal And Installation on page 25 Be sure all mower blade bolts are tight Know which center blade bolts are left hand threaded and which are right hand threaded when checking for tightness See Blade Removal And Installation on page 25 Be sure all bolts and nuts are tight Be certain all guards and shields are in place and secure Clear the area to be mowed of objects and debris that might be picked up and thrown by the mower blades Operate with 540 rpm PTO tractor Refer to your tractor s operator manual for engaging and disengaging the PTO e In case of emergency learn to stop tractor and mower quickly e Complete Operating Check List below Operating Check List Y Check Read and understand all Safety Rules Make sure all gearboxes are properly lubricated Read and follow proper tractor hook up procedure Make sure all tires are properly inflated Page 43 Lubricate mower components as needed Page 24 Check mower initially and periodically for loose bolts amp pins Make sure hitch safety chain is
30. ause implement to ride up on wheels This could result in injury or equipment damage A Do not carry passengers on implement at any time yer NN 4 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 equipment hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of equipment Be Aware of Signal Words A Signal word designates a degree or level of hazard seriousness The signal words are A 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 A Thoroughly read and understand the Safety Label section read all instructions noted on them 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 may also be used to alert against unsafe practices A CAUTION Indicates a pote
31. d roadside obstructions if the mower is wider than your tractor A CAUTION Always disengage tractor PTO before raising the Grooming Mower to transport position to avoid damaging the mower injury from thrown objects or blade contact A CAUTION When traveling on public roads whether at night or during the day use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operators of other vehicles Comply with all federal state and local laws e 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 e Select a safe ground 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 e When traveling over rough or hilly terrain shift tractor to a lower gear Refer to Figure 2 2 1 Raise the 3 mower decks to the transport position by retracting all 3 cylinders completely 2 As the mower decks are raising the transport locks 3 each will automatically lock in place when operating properly Spring Loaded Transport Locks Se 1 machine use prope prop INPUT FROM TRAC cols and equipment DRIVELINE U JOINT e Refer to Owner s TIMING INSTRUCTIONS Manual for instructions U Joint Timing Figure 2 1 Pull Ropes Figure 2 2 11 14 08 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 17 Table of Contents Section 2 Operating
32. d when moisture and or condensation seizes the inner friction plates Refer to Figure 5 9 to determine which friction clutch your mower has Follow run in instructions on the following pages for your specific clutch type 8 HEX SOCKET BOLTS WITH BELLEVILLE SPRINGS BETWEEN CLUTCH PLATES 4 ADJUSTING HEX NUTS WITH BELLEVILLE SPRINGS BETWEEN CLUTCH PLATES 26619 Type A Clutch Type B Clutch Clutch Types Figure 5 9 Table of Contents Type A Clutches Clutch Run In Refer to Figure 5 10 View A 1 Using a pencil or other marker scribe a line across the exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction disks 2 Tighten all 4 nuts uniformly until spring load is low enough that the clutch slips freely with PTO engaged NUTS TURNED FULLY BACK TIGHTEN NUTS Type C Clutch Run In Figure 5 10 3 Make sure the area is clear of all bystanders and machine is safe to operate 4 Start tractor and engage PTO for 2 3 seconds to permit slippage of clutch surfaces Disengage PTO then re engage a second time for 2 3 seconds Disengage PTO shut off tractor and remove key Wait for all components to stop before dismounting from tractor 5 Inspect clutch and ensure that the scribed markings made on the clutch plates have changed position Slippage has not occurred if any two marks on the friction disk and plate are still aligned A clutch that has not slipped must be disassembled to separate the friction
33. disk plates See Clutch Disassembly Inspection amp Assembly below Refer to Figure 5 10 View B 6 If no two marks on the friction disk and plate are still aligned Turn all 4 nuts fully back 7 Allow clutch to cool to ambient temperature before operating again Clutch is now ready for use 8 The clutch should be checked during the first hour of cutting and periodically each week An additional set of scribe marks can be added to check for slippage Clutch Disassembly Inspection amp Assembly If clutch run in procedure above indicates that one or more of the friction disks did not slip then the clutch must be disassembled into separate friction disks IMPORTANT Before proceeding secure clutch firmly in a vise or other clamping device to prevent injury 11 14 08 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 27 Table of Contents Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication 2 Plate Disassembly lt Step 1 Remove snap ring lt Step 2 Remove backup ring lock collar compression spring bottom backup ring and balls lt d Step 3 Tighten the four hex nuts uniformly until the clutch pack and hub are loose lt d Step 4 Bend all four retaining lugs out on edge of clutch housing lt 4 Step 5 Remove thrust plate with Belleville Springs and lug rings to access friction discs and hub for inspection or service Step 6 Insp
34. e which exceed the obligations set forth in this written warranty are hereby disclaimed and excluded from this sale This Warranty is not valid unless registered with Land Pride within 30 days from the date of purchase by the end user 11 14 08 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 45 Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com
35. ear of center deck a Attach jack stand to jack mount located in front of the center gearbox channel Make sure stand is secured with attachment pin b Screw jack out to lift front of mower deck and in to lower deck front c Place same number and thickness of c spacers below the spindle tube as what was placed below the rear gauge wheel spindle tubes d There is a groove in the carrier rod for adding or removing c spacers Turn the c spacer so that the open end will slide in or off the groove as needed e Remove jack stand and return it to the storage tube located in front of the divider gearbox f Place additional c spacers above metal spindle tubes Groove on Rod to Add or Remove C Spacers Adding or Replacing Spacers Figure 3 3 Land Pride Take measurements from the same location on all three decks to make sure they are at the same cutting heights Additional fine tuning adjustments may be needed after a test mowing run IMPORTANT Slide on spacers for the front of the center deck are all 1 2 long so double the quantity of the spacers vs the spacers on the gauge wheels i e two 1 spacers used on gauge wheel vs four spacers on the front center deck adjustment Belt Tension Refer to Refer to Figure 3 4 A CAUTION Belt drive system under spring tension use care to avoid bodily harm 1 Check belt tension by applying force at arrow A with a tension tester until b
36. ect friction discs and hub Land Pride 2 Plate Assembly lt Step 1 Place hub and friction discs into the housing lt 4 Step 2 Compress Belleville Springs to the pressure plate by tightening the four hex nuts and then placing the assembly into the clutch housing lt q Step 3 Bend retaining lugs inward over the Belleville Spring edges to secure the spring before backing the four hex nuts off Step 4 With lugs bent in loosen the four hex nuts completely to the end of the threaded studs lt d Step 5 Insert greased balls lt d Step 6 Install bottom backup ring compression spring lock collar and top backup ring lt 4 Step 7 Install snap ring 28 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Type B Clutch Clutch Run In Refer to Figure 5 11 1 Loosen counterclockwise all 8 hex head socket bolts uniformly 6 full turns 2 Cycle clutch on and off 5 or 6 times 15 seconds on and 15 seconds off with the engine operating at half throttle Disengage driveline shut off tractor and remove key Wait for all components to stop before dismounting from tractor 3 Tighten hex head socket bolts fully back Clutch is ready for use 4 Theclutch should be checked during the first hour of cutting and periodica
37. el and cool before checking An g k ty Oil Level unlevel gearbox or one with hot oil will not show KS Plug correct oil level Remove side oil level plug Oil should reach bottom of plug hole If low fill through top plug hole in gearbox with EP 80 90W oil until oil flows from level plug hole Reinstall plugs and retighten Take your gearbox to a Land Pride dealer if it requires service Type of Lubrication Gear Lube EP 80 90W Quantity Fill until oil reaches bottom of oil level plug hole 11 14 08 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 33 Table of Contents Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Land Pride Tool Bar to Deck Pivot Pin J Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required Transport Locks Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required damn Priore Wing Deck Pivot Bushings Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease J Quantity As required 34 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication NX ESR Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required Wing Flex Pivot Lugs Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required 11 14 08 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 35 Table of Contents Section 6 Specifications amp Capacities AFM4214 Series
38. elt deflects 1 4 The force required to get this deflection should range from 7 to 10 lbs Adjust belt tension by adjusting eyebolt 1 as needed This adjustment will increase or decrease tension on spring 2 Excessive Belt Tension May Lead to e Premature belt damage and drive components e A safety hazard to the operator or bystanders Not Enough Belt Tension May lead to e Premature belt damage due to excessive slipping Belt Tension Top View of Left Hand Deck Belt Figure 3 4 IMPORTANT Belt tension should be checked on new belts after approximately 20 hours of operation AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 14 08 Land Pride Section 4 Accessories Table of Contents Ball Swivel Hitch Refer to Figure 4 1 The ball swivel hitch clamps firmly to your tractor s drawbar With this accessory the center deck can pivot about the drawbar in all directions reducing twisting torque and allowing the deck to mow a more even height Hillsides and uneven terrain are ideal for its use See your local Land Pride Dealer for the ball swivel hitch accessory WV TRACTOR Cutting Blades There are four blade choices to select from based upon soil condition density of grass and tractor horsepower The appearance of the finish cut may vary between low lift and high lift blades See your Land Pride dealer for blade availability Low Lift Blades Standard Land Pride
39. er clippings deteriorate faster 11 Mow areas with extremely tall grass twice Raise mower high for the first cutting and then set mower at finished cutting height for the second cutting 11 14 08 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 19 Table of Contents Section 2 Operating Instructions General Operating Instructions By now you should have familiarized yourself with the Operator s Manual completed the Operator s Checklist set up the unit properly and attached your Land Pride All Flex Mower to your tractor With the tractor s park brake engaged and the PTO disengaged start the tractor Using the tractor s hydraulic control levers retract the hydraulic deck lift cylinders all the way in and pull the ropes leading to your transport locks to release them With the same control levers slowly lower your mowing decks from transport position to working position on the ground Having lowered the decks shut the tractor off check to make sure the park brake is set and remove the switch key Dismount from the tractor and preset your mower to the desired cutting height It s now time to do a running operational safety check It is extremely important that if at any time during this safety check you detect a malfunction in either the mower or tractor that you immediately shut the tractor off remove the key and set the park brake Make necessary repairs and or adjustments before continuing on Make sure
40. files Be sure constant velocity joint is to tractor PTO output shaft Folding mower with drive engaged Never fold mower decks with PTO engaged Needs lubrication Lubricate every 25 hours Bent driveline NOTE driveline should be repaired or replaced if bent Driveline telescoping profile failing Contacting drawbar Reposition drawbar Bottoming out Shock load Shorten driveline profiles Avoid hitting solid objects Driveline telescoping profile wearing Needs lubrication Lubricate every 50 hours Unable to turn sharply with mower engaged Front constant velocity driveline mounted wrong Be sure constant velocity joint is attached to tractor PTO output shaft Blades wearing excessively Blades breaking Excessive vibration Cutting on sandy ground Raise cutting height Change to low lift blades Contacting ground frequently Raise cutting height Hitting solid objects Avoid solid objects Driveline bent Blade broken or bent Replace bent drivelines Replace blade Cross not centered with yoke Debris in sheaves or on mower deck Disassemble and inspect for incorrectly located needles or damaged bearing cap Remove belt guard shield and clean debris from belt area and sheaves Sheaves damaged or out of align ment Drive belt damaged Replace sheaves or align Replace drive belt check for belt contacting deck compo nent Inadequate clearance between
41. for 540 rpm Always engage PTO at low engine rpm to minimize start up torque on driveline Drivelines with friction clutches must go through a run in operation prior to initial use and after long periods of inactivity See Driveline Protection on page 27 for a detailed run in description Check Constant Velocity Driveline Length IMPORTANT Always check driveline length during initial setup and when connecting to a different tractor Too long a driveline can damage tractor gearbox and the driveline 4 5 6 INNER DRIVELINE Ig i i OL Pa 1 warnine i Place tractor gear selector in park shut tractor engine off set park brake and remove switch key Attach driveline to mower and tractor as follows a Slide inner yoke of driveline over mower gearbox shaft and secure with locking collar b Slide outer yoke with constant velocity joint over tractor PTO shaft and secure with locking collar c Skip to Step 4 if driveline fits between tractor and Grooming Mower The driveline will require shortening if it is too long to fit between the tractor and Grooming Mower Shorten driveline as follows a Pull driveline profiles apart into two sections as shown in Figure 1 3 b Attach outer driveline universal joint to tractor PTO shaft and inner driveline universal joint to gearbox shaft Pull on each driveline section to be sure universal joints are secured c Hold driveline
42. ght Chart 4 5 8 3 4 7 1 8 3 1 4 5 1 8 1 1 4 8 1 8 4 1 4 6 1 8 21 4 9 1 8 5 1 4 Front Of Deck Top Of Deck Rear Of Deck TE Blade At Front oN Blade At Rear 1 m ae ra i t ON AM cc SiR pd AEE E PE ea ea aga ES a iai Figure 3 1 Linch Pin Linch Pin Insert From the Front KS Insert From the Front Ag Spindle Tube Fo 0 T G amp F Spindie Tube 12717 S 12716 Approximately 3 4 Approximately 5 1 4 Minimum Cutting Height Set up Maximum Cutting Height Set up No Spacers Located Below Wheel Spindle Tube All Spacers Located Below Wheel Spindle Tube Figure 3 2 11 14 08 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 21 Table of Contents Section 3 Adjustments IMPORTANT Linch pins should always be inserted into the gauge wheel spindle pin holes from the front so that the locking clasp is flipped shut over the spindle towards the back Attaching the pin in this manner will prevent vegetation from catching on the clasp and flipping it open while traveling forward After making height adjustments always replace linch pins by inserting them into the gauge wheel spindle pin holes from the front to keep from loosing the pins and gauge wheels Lower mower decks to the field position making sure all fold cylinders are fully extended Refer to Figure 3 3 7 Adjust front of center deck height to match height at r
43. ine yoke shield and its opposite end to the mower 14 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 14 08 Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Set up Hydraulic Hook up Refer to Figure 1 4 This mower is equipped and plumbed from the factory with double acting cylinders hydraulic hoses and couplings for folding the wings and center deck Hydraulic Hook up Figure 1 4 1 Cutplastic ties securing hydraulic hoses 1 to hose support loop 2 Be careful not to cut plastic tie securing the ten linch pins 5 to the support loop 2 Route hoses 1 through hose support loop 2 and connect to tractor remote outlets Quick disconnect hydraulic fittings for your tractor are supplied attached to the hoses 3 Locate carbon steel wire 3 attached between wing cylinders 4 This wire secures the wing decks in the folded position during shipment Remove wire and dispose of it in a trash container Pull Rope Hook up Refer to Figure 1 5 The operator on the tractor seat will need to be able to access the pull rope from the tractor seat when lowering the folded decks to ground level 1 Attach pull rope 1 to an area within the operator s reach Make sure the pull rope can not become tangled with the operator and driveline 2 Unfold mower decks as follows AFM4216 Model Only Refer to Figure 2 3 on page 18 a If attached remove wing deck floating pins and store in storage tube 2 AFM4
44. ires minimizes flats 1 4 Gauge wheel arms Gives the cutter gauge wheel arms a great deal of hidden strength Low pivot points on deck The lower the pivot points are to the ground the more side to side swing allowing for excellent flotation from each deck Deflectors built into mower decks Safety features meet ANSI standards Many competitors use chains for protection Once chains are removed the unit may not meet ANSI specifications Rear discharge Even dispersal discharged items are always aimed downward No rear chains are needed which tend to clump damp grass Cat 4 CV main driveline Constant velocity main driveline allows for tighter turns without harming U joints in driveline Includes slip clutch option when wings are conventional Cat 2 wing drivelines Reduces start up torque that is put on the driveline gearbox and gearbox support Includes slip clutch option when main driveline is without a slip clutch Slip clutch protection Guards against premature gearbox failure Protects mower deck spindles Heavy gearbox mounts on center and Handles start up torque side mower decks Gearbox HP Rating 40 70 HP Gearbox warranty 5 years on parts and labor Demonstrates our confidence in the gearbox s quality and lasting performance Easy to grease blade spindles No guards to remove for routine greasing of blade spindles Middle spindle sits towards Uses less horsepower and allows material to escape
45. ive clothing and equipment should be worn A Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job Avoid loose fitting clothing A Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing impairment or hearing loss Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs A Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery Lar A Prepare for Emergencies A Be prepared if a fire starts A Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy A Keep emergency numbers for doctor ambulance hospital and fire department near phone Tire Safety A Tire changing can be dangerous and should be performed by trained personnel using the correct tools and equipment A 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 A When removing and installing wheels use wheel handling equipment adequate for the weight involved Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard A Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury A Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines or performing work on the system A Make sure all hydraulic fluid connections are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before applying pressure to the system A Use a piece of p
46. ks fairways turf farms and large estates They will deliver excellent performance when attached to 40 70 hp tractors with 540 rom PTO speed and pull type draw bar The hydraulic wing cylinders will easily lift up the wing decks for a 6 8 overall transport width when moving from one site to another on public streets or on right of ways The contour following capability highly productive cutting widths and rear discharge design of the floating cutting decks will greatly reduce wide area cutting times and still deliver finely groomed surfaces at mowing speeds from 2 6 mph The AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Mower can be ordered with slip clutch or conventional wing driveline configurations and a choice of 15 inch or 18 inch deck tires See Section 6 Specifications amp Capacities and Section 7 Features amp Benefits for additional information and performance enhancing options Using This Manual e 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 the time of printing Some parts may 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 a
47. lly each week Hex Head Socket Bolts Type B Clutch Run In Figure 5 11 Disassembly and Assembly Refer to Figure 5 12 If the clutch run in procedure indicated that one or more of the friction disks did not slip then the clutch must be disassembled to separate the friction disks 1 Rotate 8 hex head socket bolts 2 all the way out to free stop flange 3 2 Rotate stop flange 3 and remove from housing 11 3 Remove the following inner components Spring kit 4 Pressure flange 5 1st Friction Disc 6 Hub with flange and pull collar 7 amp 1 2nd Friction disc 6 Intermediate flange 8 3rd Friction disc 6 Hub disc 9 Ath Friction disc 6 j Bearing 10 zana gt oD QA90 TF OW 4 Inspect all components and replace to their original position Make certain stop flange 3 is replaced with its flanges down as shown 5 Fully tighten all 8 hex head socket bolts 2 IMPORTANT NOTICE Check position of lip on stop flange UP or DOWN Replace stop flange with lip in its original position 22376 Type B Clutch Assembly Figure 5 12 11 14 08 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 29 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Storage Tires With Air Pressure It is good practice to clean off any dirt and grease that Tire Sealant Heavy Duty tire sealant has been added in may have accumulated on the
48. lp Roller Front Center and Mowing Capacity Outside Deck Corners 2mph 3 39 Acres Per Hour 4 mph 6 78 Acres Per Hour 6mph 10 17 Acres Per Hour 1 2 m 12 11 Model 4214 Specification Drawing 14043 36 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 14 08 Table of Contents Specifications amp Capacities Land Pride Section 6 14044 C 4 Ei ee a0 i
49. ment is hitched securely to tractor drawbar before raising Lower implement BEFORE unhitching oo ga 818 019C Warning Negative Tongue Weight A DANGER AS RAISED WING HAZARD KEEP AWAY Do not transport with Do not walk or securely locked 818 561C Danger Raised Wing r la a A a a ae Yj MPORTAN VY DECK To avoid nonclutch drive hea system component damage e When installing drivelines it of be sure u joints for the RH eae i CS amp LH wing decks are ot Ht j P l positioned as shown to avoid e l e u joint damage when folding NS e When servicing yo il machine use proper NPUT FROM TRACTOR tools and equipment DRIVELINE U JOINT e Refer to Owner s TIMING INSTRUCTIONS Manual for instructions 818 565C Important U Joint Timing Instructions Novia eel iNiee An OPERATOR S MANUAL was attached fo this implement during final inspection at the factory lf it was not attached at the time of purchase please contact your selling dealer at once 1 Read and understand Manual BEFORE operating the implement 2 Pay attention to the safety messages 818 560C Notice Manual Info 11 14 08 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 5 Table of Contents Important Safety Information S RSK A AN AN aZ fo ws SP S O Land Pride A WARNING EXCESSIVE 5 To Prevent Serious Injury or Death Do Not
50. mon wear items such as blades belts tines etc Land Pride reserves the right to inspect any equipment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship This Warranty does not apply to any part or product which in Land Pride s judgment shall have been misused or damaged by accident or lack of normal maintenance or care or which has been repaired or altered in a way which adversely affects its performance or reliability or which has been used for a purpose for which the product is not designed Misuse also specifically includes failure to properly maintain oil levels grease points and driveline shafts Claims under this Warranty must be made to the dealer which originally sold the product and all warranty adjustments must be made through such dealer Land Pride reserves the right to make changes in materials or design of the product at any time without notice This Warranty shall not be interpreted to render Land Pride liable for damages of any kind direct consequential or contingent to property Furthermore Land Pride shall not be liable for damages resulting from any cause beyond its reasonable control This Warranty does not extend to loss of crops any expense or loss for labor supplies rental machinery or for any other reason No other warranty of any kind whatsoever express or implied is made with respect to this sale and all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpos
51. mower and moving parts air tires to help reduce air loss from punctures due to before storing the mower for a long period and at the end nails thorns etc See tire sidewall for optimum tire of a working season pressure 1 Clean off any dirt and grease that may have a the ner and nevis parts NOTE Under inflated tires can roll off of rim Scrape off compacted dirt from the bottom of the deck Maintaining air pressure within 5 PSI of maximum and then wash surface thoroughly with a garden hose A coating of oil may also be applied to the lower deck area to minimize oxidation 2 Check blades for wear and replace or sharpen if necessary Refer to Blade Sharpening on page 26 3 Inspect mower for loose damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace as needed 4 Lubricate as noted in Lubrication Points starting on page 31 5 Release spring tension from drive belt Refer to Blade Removal And Installation on page 25 6 Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust Ask your dealer for Aerosol Land Pride touch up paint They are also available in touch up bottles with brush quarts and gallon sizes by adding TU QT or GL to the end of the Aerosol part number tire pressure reduces the risk of tires rolling off of rim Land Pride Aerosol Touch up Paint Part No Part Description 821 0110 PAINT LP BEIGE AEROSOL SPRAY CAN 821 002C PAINT LP BLACK AEROSOL SPRAY CAN 821 0540 PAINT MEDIUM RED AEROSOL SPR
52. ng Instructions Peete teeter eens 19 Section 7 Features amp Benefits 40 General Operating Instructions 20 Section 3 Adjustments 91 Section 8 Troubleshooting 41 Deck Height Adjustments 21 Section 9 Appendix 43 Belt Tension 0 0 0 0 ee eee 22 Torque Values Chart 00000000 43 Section 4 AccessorieS eee lt 23 Tire Inflation Chart 00 0 0 000 e eee 43 Ball Swivel Hitch o u 000 cccc cece cece 23 MOLES aaa i e aE a visi av Hn Rats an ji Cutting Blades 0000s 23 ai eee eee 45 Low Lift Blades Standard 23 Medium Lift Blades 23 High Lift Blades 0 5 23 Mulching Blades 00 eee 23 Copyright 2008 All rights Reserved Land Pride provides this publication as is without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual Land Pride assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Land Pride reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication and may not reflect the product in the future Land Pride is a registered trademark All other brands and product n
53. ntially 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 A Lower machine to ground put tractor in park turn off engine and remove the key A Detach and store implements in a area where children normally do not play Secure implement by using blocks and supports 11 14 08 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 1 Important Safety Information Table of Contents Land Pride These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual Use Safety Lights and Devices A 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 A Flashing warning lights and turn signals are recommended whenever driving on public roads Use A Safety Chain A A safety chain will help control drawn machinery should it separate from the tractor drawbar A Use a chain with the strength rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of the towed machinery A Attach the chain to the tractor drawbar support or other specified anchor location Allow only enough slack in the chain to permit turning A Do not use safety chain for towing Transport Machinery Safely A Comply with state and local laws A Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph
54. ntrol Refer to your tractor s operator manual to determine if additional ballast is needed This mower has a positive transport tongue weight of approximately 540 Ibs on the AFM4214 and 580 Ibs on the AFM4216 Hardware Torque Information When tightening hardware refer to Torque Values Chart on page 43 to determine standard torque values Refer to Additional Torque Values at the bottom of the chart for exceptions to the standard torque values PTO To Drawbar Set Up A CAUTION Do not over speed PTO or machine damage may result This mower is designed to be used with a tractor using a rear 540 rpm PTO drive Refer to Figure 1 1 Distances between center of drawbar hitch pin hole to end of tractor PTO shaft A dimension and from top of drawbar hitch to center of PTO shaft B dimension must be maintained IMPORTANT PTO damage may occur if distances A and B are not properly maintained Tractor Hook up A DANGER Crushing Hazard between tractor and implement Do not allow anyone to stand between the tractor and implement while backing up to an implement Never operate the hydraulic 3 point lift controls while someone is directly behind the tractor Refer to Refer to Figure 1 2 1 Make certain jack stand is properly attached to the mower hitch and secured with attachment pin 2 Back tractor within close proximity of clevis 3 Raise or lower jack stand to align clevis with tract
55. ocation Figure 1 11 14 08 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 Table of Contents Land Pride Introduction Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new machine 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 you may have and 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 write to Land Pride Service Department 1525 East North Street P O Box 5060 Salina Ks 67402 5060 E mail address lpservicedept landpride com 12 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 14 08 Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Set up Table of Contents Tractor Requirements Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted below Tractors outside the horsepower range must not be used Horsepower Rating 0005 40 70 HP Rear PTO Shaft Type 1 3 8 6 Spline Rear PTO Speed 22005 540 RPM Hitch Type eee ees Draw Bar Hydraulic Outlets One Duplex Outlet Tractor Weight See Important Note Below IMPORTANT Ballast may need to be added to your tractor to maintain steering co
56. on 3 Places On Back of All Three Decks A WARNING PINCH POINT OR CRUSHING HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death from pinching or crushing Stand clear from implement while Folding Raising Unfolding e Lowering 818 045C Warning Pinch point or Crushing Hazard Location 3 Places On Back of All Three Decks ADANGER a g SAES ROTATING BLADES KEEP AWAY To prevent serious injury or death from rotating blade contact Never allow riders especially children on tractor Do not operate with bystanders in mowing area Do not operate with deflectors guards removed Do not ploce hands or feet under deck when operating 18 555C or when engine is running a 818 555C Danger Rotating Blade Location 3 Places On Back of All Three Decks 11 14 08 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 7 Important Safety Information Table of Contents _ EC tC 818 003C Slow Moving Vehicle Label Location On Back of Center Deck Only A CAUTION To Avoid Injury or Machine Damage ROTATION ROTATION e Be Aware drive belt under spring tension s When servicing machine use proper CUTTING EDGE fools and equipment GREASE EVERY 25 HOURS AS VIEWED FROM TOP OF OPERATION 3 PLES V BELT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 818 513C Caution V Belt Installation Location 2 Places Beneath Guard on Center and Left Hand Decks A CAUTI
57. or drawbar Drawbar should fit between lower and upper plates of clevis 4 Back tractor up to mower hitch until holes in drawbar and clevis are aligned 5 Attach mower with a 3 4 hitch pin and secure with lock pin Always use a hitch pin that contains a safety locking device to prevent it from falling out 6 Retract jack stand until weight of mower is fully removed from the jack Remove jack and store on storage tube located on divider gearbox shield 7 Attach safety chain on the frame tongue to the tractor Adjust chain length to remove all slack except what is necessary to permit turning of mower Lock chain hook securely onto the chain PTO to Drawbar Distances Figure 1 1 s a de a Mower to Tractor Hook up Figure 1 2 11 14 08 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 13 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Set up Main Driveline Installation Refer to Figure 1 3 Damaged drivelines can cause serious injury or death A CAUTION Tractor PTO shield and all Grooming Mower guards must be in place at all times during operation A CAUTION Always engage parking brake shut off tractor and remove key before dismounting from tractor IMPORTANT The driveline must be lubricated before putting it into service Refer to Lubrication Points on page 31 IMPORTANT Some tractors are equipped with multispeed PTO ranges Be certain your tractor s PTO is set
58. ow you re prepared and well briefed you may begin cutting Begin cutting by doing the following e Reducing the tractor s engine rpm e Make sure the mower is on the ground in cutting position e Engage the PTO e Raise the engine rpm to the appropriate PTO speed e Begin mowing Make wide turns when possible Operators of pull type models must plan ahead and choose a cutting pattern that allows for wider turns Try increasing or decreasing ground speed to determine the effect on quality of cut With a little practice you will be pleased with what you and your Land Pride All Flex Mower can do Whether you are done mowing need to take a break or just need to make a few adjustments to the mower remember to always do the following e Reduce the tractor s engine rpm e Disengage the PTO e Stop on level ground e Set the park brake e Turn off the engine and remove the key e Stay on the tractor until the mower blades have come to a complete stop 20 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3 Adjustments Deck Height Adjustments Refer to Figure 3 1 1 Lower mower decks fully down on a flat level surface A DANG ER 2 Make measurement A top of deck to ground on all Before making adjustments or performing maintenance on three decks Check measurements in Cutting Height your mower disengage PTO shut off tractor and wait for all Chart to dete
59. ride Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication CNES Wheel Support Bushings Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required CNES Wheel Bushings Gauge Wheels Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required Wheel Bushings Transport Hubs Type of Lubrication Wheel Bearing Grease Quantity As required 32 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Blade Spindle Bearings Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required Required 4 Way Gearbox IMPORTANT Do not overfill gearbox with oil The gearbox should be level and cool before checking An unlevel gearbox or one with hot oil will not show correct oil level on the dipstick Unscrew top plug in gearbox to remove dipstick Wipe oil from dipstick and screw it back in without tightening Unscrew dipstick and check oil level mark If low fill through top plug hole in gearbox with EP 80 90W oil until oil reaches full mark on the dipstick Reinstall vent plug with dipstick and tighten Take your gearbox to a Land Pride dealer if it requires service Type of Lubrication Gear Lube EP 80 90W Quantity Fill until oil reaches full mark on dipstick PD EE rea Required gt Overfill _ ie Mower Deck Gearbox IMPORTANT Do not overfill gearbox with oil The gearbox should be lev
60. rier frame spindle support tubes as shown in Figure 1 6 4 Secure gauge wheels with linch pins 8 supplied attached to the support loop with plastic ties Insert linch pins from the front and flip clasp shut over the spindles towards the back Attaching linch pin in this manner will prevent vegetation from catching on the clasp and flipping it open while traveling forward Center Deck Rear Gauge Wheels Figure 1 7 Refer to Figure 1 7 5 Lower all mower decks fully down Decks should be supported by the gauge wheels with gauge wheels on the ground 6 Remove bolts 6 from the remaining gauge wheel spindles and replace with remaining linch pins 8 Insert linch pins from the front and flip clasp shut over the spindles towards the back Land Pride Bleeding The Fold Hydraulics Refer to Figure 1 8 Ay DANGER Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate skin Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather than hands when searching for hydraulic leaks If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin it must be treated by a doctor within a few hours or gangrene may result Hydraulic hoses and cylinders are supplied fully charged with oil from the factory and should not require bleeding If any of the decks raise or lower in a jerking motion then bleed the hydraulics as follows 1 With mower decks lowered onto the ground remove connecting
61. rmine if the decks need to raised or moving parts to stop before dismounting tractor Disconnect lowered to obtain preferred cutting height B the PTO driveline 3 Raise all three mower decks up to an adequate height and block under the decks to prevent them from falling during gauge wheel height adjustments A CAUTION Refer to Figure 3 2 Block deck b ki tting height adjust ts f a i a a 4 Add or remove spacers below the spindle tubes These adjustments should be made with mower equal to the number of inches the gauge wheel hooked up to the tractor that will be used for field needs to be adjusted Adding spacers will raise the operations or one having the same drawbar height cutting height and removing spacers will lower the Position mower on a level surface and adjust hitch so cutting height When finished all 10 gauge wheels that the main frame is level to the ground Tire pressure will usually have an equal number of spacers below will affect mowing height Be sure all tires have proper the spindle tubes See note below psi pressure See Tire Inflation Chart on page 43 NOTE Due to manufacturing tolerances and tire IMPORTANT Refer to U Joint Timing and size differences it may be necessary to readjust Transporting on page 17 for instructions on raising and lowering the decks before continuing some spacers Because of this you may not end up with equal number of spacers on all gauge wheels Cutting Hei
62. s low lift blades are designed for mowing over sandy soil terrain where high suction lift is not crucial Sand drawn into the blades accelerates blade wear more than normal Low lift blades are recommended because they produce a lower suction keeping sand uplift and blade wear to a minimum Medium Lift Blades Land Pride s medium lift blades are great when horsepower is a concern They produce a medium suction for lifting grass requiring less horsepower than high lift blades High Lift Blades Land Pride s high lift blades develop the greatest suction for lifting grass before cutting for that fresh clean cut look However they may require more horsepower especially when cutting tall dense grass They are not recommended for sandy soil conditions Mulching Blades Land Pride s mulching blades are designed to chop leaves and or grass into smaller parts leaving your lawn looking fresher and cleaner than ever before Accessory Part Numbers Land Pride All Flex Mower Accessories DRAWBAR a Part No Part Description Ball Swivel Hitch Ball Swivel Hitch Figure 4 1 315 370A Ball Swivel Hitch Low Lift Blades Kit for 1 unit 9 blades 315 262A AFM4214 Kit 315 259A AFM4216 Kit Medium Lift Blades Kit for 1 unit 9 blades 315 263A AFM4214 Kit 315 260A AFM4216 Kit High Lift Blades Kit for 1 unit 9 blades 315 264A AFM4214 Kit 315 261A AFM4216 Kit Mulching Blades Kit for 1 unit 9 blades 315 467A AFM4214 Kit 315 46
63. sition to avoid damaging the power train injury from thrown objects or blade contact A 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 IMPORTANT e Do not engage PTO with mower decks in the raised position or with engine speed above idle Doing so will damage power train components e Do not exceed rated PTO speed of mower Excessive engine speed will cause damage to power train components e Avoid catching hydraulic hoses on brush post stumps and other protrusions that can break them e Use mower to cut only turf grasses Cutting other materials can damage drive components cutting blades and deck e Only use the Grooming Mower for its intended purpose Do not use it to pull push or lift objects Do not use it as a working platform or as a wagon to carry objects Table of Contents 1 After attaching the tractor to the mower carefully check all hoses and wires to be sure they will not contact the PTO driveline 2 Check PTO guards to make sure they are in good condition and in place 3 Inspect hydraulic hoses for wear damage and hydraulic leaks See Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard on page 3 Replace damaged and worn hoses with genuine Land Pride parts 4 Check the following after the PTO has been disengaged and comes to a complete stop e Check mower blades for sharpness
64. st Shift to a lower gear Mower not level Level mower Dull blades Sharpen blades amp balance or replace Tractor loaded down by RPM of engine too low Mow at tractor s rated PTO RPM 540 PTO RPM mower Ground speed too fast Shift to a lower gear Debris wrapped around mower spin Clean mower dles or blades Tractor PTO horse power rating too Raise cutting height of the mower and cut the grass twice low Shift to a lower gear Use a tractor with more horsepower Blades lift too high Change to lower lift blades if they will cut the grass satis factorily 42 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 14 08 Land Pride Section 9 Appendix Bolt Size Inches 1 4 20 Table of Contents Torque Values Chart Bolt Head Identification Bolt Head Identification Bolt Size Metric 1 4 28 5 16 18 5 16 24 3 8 16 3 8 24 7 16 14 7 16 20 1 2 13 1 2 20 9 16 12 9 16 18 5 8 11 5 8 18 3 4 10 3 4 16 7 8 9 7 8 14 Pe 610 1150 1120 2100 1 1 8 7 1240 2320 1 1 8 12 1 1 4 7 1 1 4 12 1240 2730 1 3 8 6 1470 3230 1 3 8 12 1 1 2 6 1 1 2 12 1180 1330 870 980 2640 2970 1670 3680 1950 4290 3160 2190 4820 3560 1270 2650 1950 3660 1380 2960 2190 1 in tpi nominal thread diameter in inches threads per inch
65. stall blades with cutting edge facing direction of blade spindle rotation and with wing tips pointing up towards bottom of deck IMPORTANT AFM4216 ONLY Loctite is not required if blade 1 is removed without removing blade bar 2 However If blade bar 2 is removed from spindle shaft 3 then apply loctite 243 to exteranl spindle shaft threads and to center bolt threads 4 5 Reinstall blade 1 blade washer 5 and bolt 4 Care should be taken when installing the blade bolt to not get it cross threaded and to know if the bolt is right hand or left hand Do not exceed 55 ft lbs of torque on bolt 6 Model AFM4216 Only Reinstall the two outside bolts Tighten to correct torque listed in the Torque Values Chart in the Appendix section on page 43 Table of Contents i ELT EN CW Blades Rotation Top View of Left Hand Deck Belt Drive Figure 5 2 Top View of Center amp Right Hand Deck Belt Drive Figure 5 3 Model 4214 Blade Removal Figure 5 4 APPLY LOCTITE 243 TO TO EXTERNAL THREADS OF SPINDLE SHAFT DURING ASSEMBLY APPLY LOCTITE 243 TO TO THREADED AREA WHILE ASSEMBLING CENTER BOLT ONLY Model 4216 Blade amp Blade Bar Removal Figure 5 5 11 14 08 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 25 Table of Contents Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication Blade Sharpening Ay CAUTION ALWAYS wear eye protection and gloves when sharpening a blade
66. sure 000 30 Tractor Requirements 0 13 Lubrication Points 000005 31 Hardware Torque Information 13 Driveline Constant Velocity Shaft 31 PTO To Drawbar Set Up 004 13 Driveline Shafts 0 00008 31 Tractor Hook up 00000 eee eee 13 Inner Tube of Driveline 31 Main Driveline Installation 14 Wheel Support Bushings 32 Check Constant Velocity Driveline Length 14 Wheel Bushings Gauge Wheels 32 Hydraulic Hook up 0 0000 e eee 15 Wheel Bushings Transport Hubs 32 Pull Rope Hook up 000000e eae 15 Blade Spindle Bearings 33 Gauge Wheel Assembly 15 4 Way Gearbox 0 ee eee 33 Bleeding The Fold Hydraulics 16 Mower Deck Gearbox 33 Section 2 Operating Instructions 17 Tool Bar to Deck Pivot Pin 34 Introduction 0 00 cece ee 17 Transport Locks oa A ig oe ie Peta Winks Ce se 7 aA U Joint Timing o oo oaoa oaoa 17 Wing Dack WOUBUSHINGS ssisisisieiadss ot Transporting 0 cee eee 17 Rear Deck Pivot Half Clamps 35 Constant Velocity Driveline Angle 18 Wing FIG Pivot BUDE Soketiea tea iaicud tex 35 Pre Operation Instructions 0 18 Section 6 Specifications amp Capacities 36 Operati
67. t www landpride com Refer to Figure 1 Store your Operator s Manual in the dry storage tube for future reference 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 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 Land Pride dealer A dealer has trained personnel repair parts and equipment needed to service the implement The parts on your All Flex Mower have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts Therefore should your All Flex Mower require replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer Serial Number Plate For prompt service always use the serial number and model number when ordering parts from your Land Pride dealer Be sure to include your serial and model numbers in correspondence also Refer to Figure 1 for the location of your serial number plate Manual Storage Tube Serial Number Plate L
68. t safety labels are included in the request To order new labels go to your Land Pride dealer si de K To prevent serious injury or death Si no lee ingles pida ayuda a alguien que Read and understand Operator s manual before using Do not permit riders on the tractor or mower Never carry child on tractor seat Operate with guards installed and in good condition Operate only with tractor equipped with ROPS and seatbelts eep away from moving parts Stop engine set brake and wait for all moving parts to stop before dismounting Be sure lights eflectors reguired by law are clean and in good worki er before transporting Jo not allow children to operate mower ravel with SMV and lights that follow local codes Clean debris from mowing area Do not operate in the raised position Support securely before working beneath unit Review safety instructions annually lo lea para que le traduzca las medidas seguridad 818 558C 818 558C Warning Serious Injury a O j 818 339C Warning High Pressure 4 AFM4214 and AFM4216 All Flex Grooming Mowers 315 587M 11 14 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information A WARNING NEGATIVE TONGUE WEIGHT HAZARD Negative tongue weight can cause immediate elevation of tongue when unhitching implement To prevent serious injury or death Always be certain imple
69. y with all local state and federal laws It is important that you inspect the area where you will be cutting and clear it of safety hazards and foreign objects either before or after you arrive at the cutting site Never assume the area is clear Cut only in areas you are familiar with and are free of debris and unseen objects In the event you do strike an object stop the mower and Land Pride tractor immediately to inspect and make any necessary repairs before resuming operation It really pays to inspect a new area and to develop a safe plan before mowing You will need to maintain a ground speed between 2 6 mph and 540 rpm PTO speed to produce a clean cut Make a tractor gear and range selection that will enable you to maintain these speed combinations Generally the quality of cut is better at lower ground speeds Dense ground cover will create the need to slow down even more In certain conditions tractor tires will roll grass down resulting in an uneven cut when the grass fails to rebound Should this happen you may try reversing the direction of cut and or double cut to achieve the desired finish Avoid very low cutting heights especially on extremely uneven terrain Always cut downward on slopes and avoid crossing the face of steep slopes Avoid sharp drops and cross diagonally through dips to prevent hanging up the tractor and mower Slow down in turns and avoid sharp turns if at all possible Remember to look back often N

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