Land Pride Lawn Mower PR2572 User Manual

Powered Rakes  
PR2572 & PR2596  
10592  
314-132M  
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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L Operator should be familiar with  
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Be Aware of  
Signal Words  
WARNING  
all functions of the unit.  
Indicates a potentially hazardous  
L Operate implement from the  
situation which, if not avoided, could  
driver’s seat only.  
A Signal word designates a degree or  
level of hazard seriousness. The  
signal words are:  
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.  
L Make sure all guards and shields  
are in place and secured before  
operating the implement.  
L 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.  
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CAUTION  
L 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.  
L Do not stand between the tractor  
and implement during hitching.  
L Keep hands, feet, and clothing  
away from power-driven parts.  
L Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid  
entanglement with moving parts.  
L Watch out for wires, trees, etc.,  
when raising implement. Make  
sure all persons are clear of  
working area.  
For Your Protection  
Shutdown and Storage  
L Turning tractor too tight may  
cause implement to ride up on  
wheels. This could result in injury  
or equipment damage.  
L Thoroughly read and understand  
the “Safety Label” section, read all  
instructions noted on them.  
L Lower machine to ground, put  
tractor in park, turn off engine, and  
remove the key.  
L 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.  
L 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 or equal to the weight of  
tractor.  
10 mph when weight is double  
the weight of tractor.  
L 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.  
L Flashing warning lights and turn  
signals are recommended  
whenever driving on public roads.  
Use lights and devices provided  
with implement.  
L Comply with state and local laws.  
L 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.  
L Sudden braking can cause a  
towed load to swerve and upset.  
Reduce speed if towed load is not  
equipped with brakes.  
IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load that  
is more than double the weight of  
tractor.  
L Allow implement to cool  
Keep Riders  
Practice Safe Maintenance  
completely.  
Off Machinery  
L Understand procedure before  
doing work. Use proper tools and  
equipment, refer to Operator’s  
Manual for additional information.  
L Do not grease or oil implement  
L Riders obstruct the operator’s  
view, they could be struck by  
foreign objects or thrown from the  
machine.  
while it is in operation.  
L Inspect all parts. Make sure parts  
are in good condition & installed  
properly.  
L Work in a clean dry area.  
L Never allow children to operate  
L Lower the implement to the  
ground, put tractor in park, turn off  
engine, and remove key before  
performing maintenance.  
L Remove buildup of grease, oil or  
equipment.  
debris.  
L 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.  
Wear  
Prepare for Emergencies  
Protective Equipment  
L Be prepared if a fire starts.  
L Protective clothing and equipment  
L Keep a first aid kit and fire  
should be worn.  
extinguisher handy.  
L Wear clothing and equipment  
L Keep emergency numbers for  
appropriate for the job. Avoid  
doctor, ambulance, hospital and  
loose fitting clothing.  
fire department near phone.  
L Prolonged exposure to loud noise  
can cause hearing impairment or  
hearing loss. Wear suitable  
hearing protection such as  
earmuffs or earplugs.  
L Operating equipment safely  
requires the full attention of the  
operator. Avoid wearing radio  
headphones while operating  
machinery.  
911  
Avoid High  
Tire Safety  
Pressure Fluids Hazard  
L Tire changing can be dangerous  
L Escaping fluid under pressure can  
and should be preformed by  
penetrate the skin causing serious  
trained personnel using the  
injury.  
correct tools and equipment.  
L Avoid the hazard by relieving  
L When inflating tires, use a clip-on  
pressure before disconnecting  
chuck and extension hose long  
hydraulic lines.  
enough to allow you to stand to  
L Use a piece of paper or  
cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to  
check for suspected leaks.  
one side and NOT in front of or  
over the tire assembly. Use a  
safety cage if available.  
L Wear protective gloves and safety  
glasses or goggles when working  
with hydraulic systems.  
L If an accident occurs, see a  
doctor immediately. Any fluid  
injected into the skin must be  
surgically removed within a few  
hours or gangrene may result.  
L When removing and installing  
wheels, use wheel handling  
equipment adequate for the  
weight involved.  
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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 Powered Rake 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  
15809  
Caution: 540 RPM  
818-229C  
Amber Reflector (Both Sides)  
15810  
818-230C  
15813  
Red Reflector (Both Sides)  
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Important Safety Information  
KEEP AWAY  
818-254C  
Danger: Rotating Roller Hazard  
(Both Sides)  
15810  
15813  
818-255C  
Warning: General Safety  
15810  
818-540C  
Danger: Guard Missing  
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Important Safety Information  
818-540C  
Danger: Guard Missing  
15811  
ROTATING DRIVELINE  
KEEP AWAY!  
818-552C  
Danger: Rotating Driveline  
15811  
838-094C  
Warning: Hydraulic Pressure  
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Introduction  
Introduction  
Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new  
product owners.  
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.  
This implement 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.  
The parts on your SR25 Series Powered Rake have  
been specially designed and should only be replaced  
with genuine Land Pride parts. Therefore, should your  
Powered Rake require replacement parts go to your  
Land Pride Dealer.  
Using This Manual  
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 at  
Service & Support Center by your dealer.  
15847  
Serial Number Plate Location  
Figure 1  
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.  
Further Assistance  
Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new  
SR25 Series. 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:  
Definitions  
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.  
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.  
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:  
Owner Assistance  
Land Pride Service Department  
1525 East North Street  
P.O. Box 5060  
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.  
Salina, Ks. 67402-5060  
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 SR25 Series.  
E-mail address  
The parts on your SR25 Series Powered Rake have  
been specially designed and should only be replaced  
with genuine Land Pride parts. Therefore, should your  
Powered Rake require replacement parts go to your  
Land Pride Dealer.  
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