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Land Pride FDR2572 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 fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m 5/04/12 © copyright 2012 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...

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    1 important safety information fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 important safety information ▲ safety at all times thoroughly read and understand the instructions given in this manual before operation. Refer to the “safety label” section, read a...

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    2 important safety information fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 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 equipmen...

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    3 important safety information fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 these are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Prepare for emergencies ▲ be prepared if a fire starts. ▲ keep a first aid kit...

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    4 important safety information fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 818-130c caution 818-230c red reflector (both sides) 818-540c danger: guard missing 13314 17364 17361 safety labels your grooming mower comes equipped with all safety labels in plac...

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    5 important safety information fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 818-558c warning: general 818-543c danger: guard missing 13314 818-552c danger: rotating driveline rotating driveline keep away! 17359 17362 818-142c danger: rotating driveline 3026...

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    6 important safety information fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 818-556c danger: thrown object 818-555c danger: rotating blade 17361 17362 17360 838-116c caution: v-belt installation fdr2584 838-270c caution: v-belt installation fdr2572.

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    7 introduction fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 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 s...

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    8 section 1: assembly & set-up fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 tractor requirements tractor horsepower rating should be between 15 and 50 horsepower. Tractors outside the horsepower range must not be used. The rear power take-off (pto) speed mu...

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    9 section 1: assembly & set-up fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 a-frame upper hitch assembly refer to figure 1-2: 1. There are flat washers placed between the rear braces (#1) and rear hitch plates (#5) for shipping. 2. Remove flat washers and r...

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    10 section 1: assembly & set-up fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 tractor 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 to implement. ...

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    11 section 1: assembly & set-up fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 check collapsible length figure 1-4 check driveline collapsible length refer to figure 1-4: 1. Make sure driveline is installed properly before checking driveline collapsed length ...

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    12 section 1: assembly & set-up fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 check driveline interference 1. Start tractor and raise grooming mower just enough to remove support blocks from under mower. 2. Slowly engage tractor hydraulic 3-point control lev...

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    13 section 2: accessories & set-up fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 accessory equipment front roller refer to figure 2-1: 1. Remove the front two 1/2"-13 x 1 1/2" gr5 hex flange serrated screws (#9) and reinsert from the bottom as shown. Secure ...

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    14 section 4: adjustments fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 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 bar (if not removed) to make...

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    15 section 3: operating instructions fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 operating check hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training involved in the storage, operation, transport, ...

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    16 section 3: operating instructions fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 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 your...

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    17 section 3: operating instructions fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 ! 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/or dea...

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    18 section 3: operating instructions fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 general operating instructions by now you should have thoroughly read your grooming mower operator’s manual, properly attached your land pride fdr25 to your tractor, and revie...

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    19 section 5: maintenance & lubrication fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 inspection of blades & sharpening figure 5-1 19328 section 5: maintenance & lubrication ! Warning replace worn, damaged, or missing parts only with genuine land pride parts...

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    20 section 5: maintenance & lubrication fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 blade sharpening or replacement ! Caution always wear eye protection and gloves when sharpening a blade. 1. If the blade cutting edge is dull or nicked, it should be replac...

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    21 section 5: maintenance & lubrication fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 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 working ...

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    22 section 5: maintenance & lubrication fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 wheel support bushings & wheel bearings type of lubrication: multi-purpose grease driveline shaft u-joints type of lubrication: multi-purpose grease quantity - 4 to 8 pumps...

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    23 section 5: maintenance & lubrication fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 gearbox method 1: unscrew top vented dipstick (#1). Wipe oil from dipstick and screw dipstick in without tightening. Unscrew dipstick and check oil on dipstick. If below bo...

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    24 section 6: specifications & capacities fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 section 6: specifications & capacities fdr25 series rear discharge mowers fdr2572 fdr2584 maximum hp - engine 50 hp cutting width 72" 84" overall width 74 3/4" 86 1/2" he...

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    25 section 6: specifications & capacities fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 26761.

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    26 section 7: features & benefits fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 section 7: features & benefits fdr25 series rear discharge mowers features benefits 2 cutting widths 72" and 84" gearbox hp rating 15 - 50 hp rear discharge the wide, even disper...

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    27 section 8: troubleshooting fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 section 8: troubleshooting problem solution rear discharge area plugged check installation of belt. Wait until grass dries. Raise cutting height of mower and cut grass twice. Mow at ...

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    28 section 9: torque values chart fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 section 9: torque values chart torque values chart for common bolt sizes in-tpi 1 n·m 2 ft-lb 3 n·m ft-lb n·m ft-lb mm x pitch 4 n·m ft-lb n·m ft-lb n·m ft-lb 1/4" - 20 7.4 5.6 1...

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    29 section 10: warranty fdr2572 & fdr2584 and rear discharge grooming mowers 310-262m table of contents 5/04/12 section 10: warranty 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 purc...

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