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Land Pride FDR1648 Series Operator's Manual

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    Table of contents cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit. Read the operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it! ! © copyright 201...

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    Table of contents fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m 4/03/14 © copyright 2014 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 m...

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    1 important safety information 4/03/14 fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m table of contents important safety information these are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. ▲ safety at all times thoroughly read and un...

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    2 important safety information fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m 4/03/14 table of contents these are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Use safety lights and devices ▲ slow moving tractors, self-propelled equi...

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    3 important safety information 4/03/14 fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m table of contents these are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Prepare for emergencies ▲ be prepared if a fire starts. ▲ keep a first ai...

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    4 important safety information fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m 4/03/14 table of contents safety labels your grooming mower comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They were designed to help you safely operate your implement. Read and follow their directions...

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    5 important safety information 4/03/14 fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m table of contents fdr1660 & fdr1672 fdr1648 35786 13314 35784 20905 rotating driveline keep away! 818-543c danger: guard missing 818-552c danger: rotating driveline 818-558c warning: general.

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    6 important safety information fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m 4/03/14 table of contents 818-556c danger: thrown object 818-555c danger: rotating blade fdr1660 & fdr1672 fdr1648 fdr1660 & fdr1672 fdr1648 35785 20905 35787 20905.

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    7 important safety information 4/03/14 fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m table of contents fdr1660 & fdr1672 fdr1648 fdr1648, 1660 & fdr1672 35786 20906 35784 838-270c caution: v-belt installation fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 818-142c caution: rotating drive line fdr16...

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    8 introduction fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m 4/03/14 table of contents land pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners. This grooming mower has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper assembly, main...

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    9 introduction 4/03/14 fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m table of contents fdr1660 & fdr 1672 serial number plate location figure 1a fdr1648 serial number plate location figure 1b 35787 30278 serial number plate located in one of two locations shown..

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    10 section 1: assembly & set-up fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m 4/03/14 table of contents section 1: assembly & set-up tractor requirements tractor horsepower rating should be between 15 & 30 pto horsepower. Tractors outside this horsepower range must not be used. ...

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    11 section 1: assembly & set-up 4/03/14 fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m table of contents hitch and gauge wheel assemblies figure 1-2 20828 widest side of clevis is located away from hitch plates (#7). 6. Swing a-frame hitch braces (#2) up to a vertical position. R...

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    12 section 1: assembly & set-up fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m 4/03/14 table of contents tractor 3-point hook-up ! Danger a crushing hazard exists when hooking-up equipment to a tractor. Do not allow anyone to stand between tractor and implement while backing-up t...

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    13 section 1: assembly & set-up 4/03/14 fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m table of contents 5. Mower top link has 2 holes in it to adjust to tractor’s lift capabilities. Choose the hole that enables the tractor to raise the mower to your desired height during transpo...

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    14 section 1: assembly & set-up fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m 4/03/14 table of contents check collapsible length figure 1-5 check driveline collapsible length refer to figure 1-5: 1. Make sure driveline is installed properly to the mower gearbox input shaft and t...

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    15 section 1: assembly & set-up 4/03/14 fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m table of contents driveline safety chains refer to figure 1-3 on page 12: ! Warning always make certain driveline yokes are secured to the tractor pto shaft and mower drive shaft before engagin...

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    16 section 2: accessories & set-up fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m 4/03/14 table of contents front roller assembly (fdr1648, fdr1660, and fdr1672) refer to figure 2-1: 1. Assemble brackets (#2) and (#3) to deck with carriage bolts (#4) and flange nuts (#5). 2. Inse...

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    17 section 3: operating instructions 4/03/14 fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m table of contents inspection procedures ! Danger do not engage tractor pto while hooking-up and unhooking driveline or while someone is standing near the driveline. A person’s body and/or ...

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    18 section 3: operating instructions fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m 4/03/14 table of contents transporting ! Warning when traveling on public roads, use accessory lights, smv sign, clean reflectors, and other adequate devices to warn operators in other vehicles of...

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    19 section 3: operating instructions 4/03/14 fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m table of contents ! Danger do not use mower blades for a fan. Mower blades are not properly designed or guarded for this use. Using mower blades as a fan can result in serious injury and/o...

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    20 section 3: operating instructions fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m 4/03/14 table of contents general operating instructions by now you should have thoroughly read your grooming mower operator’s manual, properly attached your land pride fdr16 to your tractor, and ...

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    21 section 4: adjustments 4/03/14 fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m table of contents section 4: adjustments leveling the mower refer to figure 4-1: 1. Set lower hitches and upper floating hitch, as shown. 2. Start tractor and raise mower while watching tractor draw ...

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    22 section 5: maintenance & lubrication fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m 4/03/14 table of contents inspection of blades & sharpening figure 5-1 19328 section 5: maintenance & lubrication maintenance proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life of any ...

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    23 section 5: maintenance & lubrication 4/03/14 fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m table of contents blade sharpening or replacement ! Caution always wear eye protection and gloves while inspecting, removing, sharpening, and replacing mower blades. 1. If the blade cut...

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    24 section 5: maintenance & lubrication fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m 4/03/14 table of contents storage instructions clean, inspect, service, and make necessary repairs to the grooming mower when parking it for long periods and when parking it at the end of a wor...

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    25 section 5: maintenance & lubrication 4/03/14 fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m table of contents lubrication 50 multi-purpose spray lube multi-purpose grease lube intervals in hours at which lubrication is required lubrication legend multi-purpose oil lube driveli...

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    26 section 5: maintenance & lubrication fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m 4/03/14 table of contents gearbox method 1: with a wrench, unscrew top vented dipstick (#1). Wipe oil from dipstick and screw dipstick in without tightening. Unscrew dipstick and check oil on d...

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    27 section 6: specifications & capacities 4/03/14 fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m table of contents section 6: specifications & capacities fdr1648 = 57 3/4" fdr1660 = " fdr1672 = 69-3/4" 64-3/4 fdr1648 = 50-1/2" fdr1660 = " fdr1672 = 74-1/2" 62-1/2 " 9-1/2 " min. 4...

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    28 section 7: features & benefits fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m 4/03/14 table of contents section 7: features & benefits fdr16 series grooming mowers features benefits 3 cutting widths 48", 60", 72" able to adapt to various size needs. Gearbox hp rating 15 - 30 h...

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    29 section 8: troubleshooting 4/03/14 fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m table of contents section 8: troubleshooting troubleshooting chart problem solution rear discharge area plugged check installation of belt. Wait until grass dries. Raise cutting height of mower a...

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    30 section 9: torque values chart fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m 4/03/14 table of contents section 9: torque values chart torque values chart for common bolt sizes bolt head identification bolt head identification bolt size (inches) grade 2 grade 5 grade 8 bolt si...

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    31 section 10: warranty 4/03/14 fdr1648, fdr1660 & fdr1672 rear discharge grooming mowers 310-366m table 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 ...

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