Land Pride Lawn Mower FDR3590 User Manual

Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers  
FDR3590  
15939  
310-229M  
Operator’s Manual  
Read the Operator’s manual entirely. When  
you see this symbol, the subsequent  
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instructions and warnings are serious - follow  
without exception. Your life and the lives of  
others depend on it!  
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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:  
Do not leave tractor or implement  
unattended with engine running.  
Dismounting from a moving  
tractor could cause serious injury  
or death.  
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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.  
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CAUTION  
Do not stand between the tractor  
and implement during hitching.  
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.  
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.  
Turning tractor too tight may  
cause implement to ride up on  
wheels. This could result in injury  
or equipment damage.  
For Your Protection  
Thoroughly read and understand  
the “Safety Label” section, read all  
instructions noted on them.  
Shutdown and Storage  
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.  
Reduce speed if towed load is not  
Use Safety  
Lights and Devices  
Transport  
Machinery Safely  
equipped with brakes.  
Use the following maximum  
speed - tow load weight ratios as  
a guideline:  
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.  
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.  
20 mph when weight is less  
than or equal to the weight of  
tractor.  
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.  
Sudden braking can cause a  
towed load to swerve and upset.  
Allow implement to cool  
Keep Riders  
Off Machinery  
Riders obstruct the operator’s  
view they could be struck by  
foreign objects or thrown from the  
machine.  
Practice Safe Maintenance  
completely.  
Understand procedure before  
doing work. Use proper tools and  
equipment, refer to Operator’s  
Manual for additional information.  
Do not grease or oil implement  
while it is in operation.  
Inspect all parts. Make sure parts  
are in good condition & installed  
properly.  
Work in a clean dry area.  
Lower the implement to the  
ground, put tractor in park, turn off  
engine, and remove key before  
performing maintenance.  
Never allow children to operate  
Remove buildup of grease, oil or  
equipment.  
debris.  
Remove all tools and unused  
parts from implement before  
operation.  
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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.  
Avoid High  
Pressure Fluids Hazard  
Escaping fluid under pressure can  
penetrate the skin causing serious  
injury.  
Avoid the hazard by relieving  
pressure before disconnecting  
hydraulic lines.  
Wear  
Prepare for Emergencies  
Be prepared if a fire starts.  
Protective Equipment  
Protective clothing and equipment  
Keep a first aid kit and fire  
should be worn.  
extinguisher handy.  
Wear clothing and equipment  
appropriate for the job. Avoid  
loose fitting clothing.  
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.  
Keep emergency numbers for  
doctor, ambulance, hospital and  
fire department near phone.  
Use a piece of paper or  
cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to  
check for suspected leaks.  
Wear protective gloves and safety  
glasses or goggles when working  
with hydraulic systems.  
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.  
911  
Tire Safety  
Handle  
Chemicals Properly  
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.  
Protective clothing should be  
worn.  
Handle all chemicals with care.  
Follow instructions on container  
label.  
Agricultural chemicals can be  
dangerous. Improper use can  
seriously injure persons, animals,  
plants, soil, and property.  
Inhaling smoke from any type of  
chemical fire is a serious health  
hazard.  
When removing and installing  
wheels, use wheel handling  
equipment adequate for the  
weight involved.  
Store or dispose of unused  
chemicals as specified by the  
chemical manufacturer.  
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Important Safety Information  
specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components  
make sure the correct safety labels are included in the  
request.  
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.  
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.  
3. Some new equipment installed during repair requires  
safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as  
c. Peel backing from label. Press firmly onto the surface.  
d. Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card.  
818-130C  
Caution  
13304  
818-229C  
Amber Reflector  
15947  
818-230C  
Red Reflector  
15946  
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Important Safety Information  
818-237C  
Caution: V-Belt  
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818-142C  
Danger:  
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Rotating Driveline  
818-555C  
Danger: Rotating Blade  
15945  
818-556C  
Danger: Thrown Object  
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