Land Pride Lawn Mower FD2560 User Manual

Grooming Mower, 3-spindle  
FD2560, FD2572, AT2560 & AT2572  
10618  
14326  
310-148M  
Operator’s Manual  
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!  
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Cover photo may show optional equipment  
not supplied with standard unit.  
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Important Safety Information  
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  
Look For The Safety Alert Symbol  
Thoroughly read and understand  
the instructions given in this  
manual before operation. Refer to  
the “Safety Label” section, read  
all instructions noted on them.  
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.  
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.  
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Operator should be familiar with  
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Be Aware of  
Signal Words  
WARNING  
all functions of the unit.  
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.  
Operate implement from the  
driver’s seat only.  
A Signal word designates a degree or  
level of hazard seriousness. The  
signal words are:  
Make sure all guards and shields  
are in place and secured before  
operating the implement.  
Do not leave tractor or implement  
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DANGER  
unattended with engine running.  
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.  
!
CAUTION  
Dismounting from a moving  
tractor could cause serious injury  
or death.  
Indicates a potentially hazardous  
situation which, if not avoided, may  
result in minor or moderate injury. It  
may also be used to alert against  
unsafe practices.  
Do not stand between the tractor  
and implement during hitching.  
Keep hands, feet, and clothing  
away from power-driven parts.  
Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid  
entanglement with moving parts.  
Watch out for wires, trees, etc.,  
when raising implement. Make  
sure all persons are clear of  
working area.  
For Your Protection  
Shutdown and Storage  
Turning tractor too tight may  
cause implement to ride up on  
wheels. This could result in injury  
or equipment damage.  
Thoroughly read and understand  
the “Safety Label” section, read all  
instructions noted on them.  
Lower machine to ground, put  
tractor in park, turn off engine, and  
remove the key.  
Detach and store implements in a  
area where children normally do  
not play. Secure implement by  
using blocks and supports.  
OFF  
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Important Safety Information  
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in  
this manual.  
Use the following maximum  
Use Safety  
Lights and Devices  
Transport  
Machinery Safely  
speed - tow load weight ratios as  
a guideline:  
20 mph when weight is less than  
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.  
Flashing warning lights and turn  
signals are recommended  
whenever driving on public roads.  
Use lights and devices provided  
with implement.  
Comply with state and local laws.  
or equal to the weight of tractor.  
Maximum transport speed for  
implement is 20 mph. 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.  
Sudden braking can cause a  
towed load to swerve and upset.  
Reduce speed if towed load is not  
equipped with brakes.  
10 mph when weight is double  
the weight of tractor.  
IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load  
that is more than double the  
weight of tractor.  
Practice Safe Maintenance  
Move the opener handle to the  
“ROAD” position and complete  
raising the openers to lock them  
up before working underneath  
them.  
Use A Safety Chain  
Understand procedure before  
doing work. Use proper tools and  
equipment, refer to Operator’s  
Manual for additional information.  
A safety chain will help control  
drawn machinery should it  
separate from the tractor  
drawbar.  
Use a chain with the strength  
rating equal to or greater than  
the gross weight of the towed  
machinery.  
Attach the chain to the tractor  
drawbar support or other  
specified anchor location. Allow  
only enough slack in the chain to  
permit turning.  
Work in a clean dry area.  
Disk edges are sharp. Be careful  
Lower the implement to the  
ground, put tractor in park, turn off  
engine, and remove key before  
preforming maintenance.  
when working in this area.  
Disconnect battery ground cable  
(-) before servicing or adjusting  
electrical systems or before  
welding on implement.  
Inspect all parts. Make sure parts  
are in good condition & installed  
properly.  
Allow implement to cool  
completely.  
Install all transport locks on raised  
drill before working underneath, refer  
to the Operator’s Manual for quantity  
and location of transport locks.  
Remove buildup of grease, oil or  
Do not use safety chain for  
debris.  
towing.  
Do not grease or oil implement  
Remove all tools and unused pars  
while it is in operation.  
from implement before operation.  
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Land Pride  
Important Safety Information  
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in  
this manual.  
Wear  
Prepare for Emergencies  
Protective Equipment  
Be prepared if a fire starts.  
Protective clothing and equipment  
Keep a first aid kit and fire  
should be worn.  
extinguisher handy.  
Wear clothing and equipment  
Keep emergency numbers for  
appropriate for the job. Avoid  
doctor, ambulance, hospital and  
loose fitting clothing.  
fire department near phone.  
Prolonged exposure to loud noise  
can cause hearing impairment or  
hearing loss. Wear suitable  
hearing protection such as  
earmuffs or earplugs.  
Operating equipment safely  
requires the full attention of the  
operator. Avoid wearing radio  
headphones while operating  
machinery.  
911  
Keep Riders  
Off Machinery  
Riders obstruct the operator’s  
view, they could be struck by  
foreign objects or thrown from the  
machine.  
Tire Safety  
Tire changing can be dangerous  
and should be preformed by  
trained personnel using the  
correct tools and equipment.  
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.  
Never allow children to operate  
equipment.  
When removing and installing  
wheels, use wheel handling  
equipment adequate for the  
weight involved.  
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Important Safety Information  
safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as  
Safety Labels  
specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components  
make sure the correct safety labels are included in the  
request.  
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.  
4. Refer to this section for proper label placement.  
To install new labels:  
a. Clean the area the label is to be placed.  
1. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.  
b. Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to  
be placed.  
2. Replace all damaged or missing labels. To order new  
labels go to your nearest Land Pride dealer or visit our  
dealer locator at landpride.com.  
c. Peel backing from label. Press firmly onto the surface.  
d. Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card.  
3. Some new equipment installed during repair requires  
818-555C  
Rotating Blade Hazard  
(Flat Deck)  
13098  
818-555C  
Rotating Blade Hazard  
(Air Tunnel)  
13100  
818-556C  
Thrown Object Hazard  
(Flat Deck)  
13098  
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Land Pride  
Important Safety Information  
818-556C  
Thrown Object Hazard  
(Air Tunnel)  
13100  
818-130C  
Operate at 540 RPM  
PTO (Flat Deck)  
13099  
818-130C  
Operate at 540 RPM  
PTO (Air Tunnel)  
13101  
818-142C  
Rotating Driveline Hazard  
(Flat Deck)  
13099  
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