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Disc Mowers
DM3705, DM3706, and DM3707 Series
21019
327-083M
Operator’s Manual
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you see this symbol, the subsequent
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instructions and warnings are serious - follow
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© Copyright 2006 Printed 9/15/06
Cover photo may show optional equipment
not supplied with standard unit.
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Land Pride. Table of Contents Table of Contents Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1 Section 3: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Belt Tension Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Cutting Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication 21 Application . . . . . .
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REMOVE Table of Contents 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 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a the instructions given in this potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra manual before operation. Refer to safety precaution must be taken. When you see this the “Safety
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Table of Contents Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Use Safety Use the following maximum Transport Lights and Devices speed - tow load weight ratios as Machinery Safely a guideline: Slow moving tractors, Comply with state and local laws. 20 mph when weight is less than self-propelled equipment, and or equal to the weight of tractor. towed implements can create a Maximum transport speed for
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Table of Contents 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 ph
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Table of Contents Important Safety Information the correct safety labels are included in the request. To Safety Labels order new labels go to your Land Pride dealer. Your Mower comes equipped with all safety labels in place. 5. Refer to this section for proper label placement. They were designed to help you safely operate your implement. To install new labels: 1. Read and follow label directions. a. Clean area the label is to be placed. 2. Keep all safety labels clean and legible. b. Spray soapy
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Table of Contents Important Safety Information 21021 818-641C Danger Rotating Blades 21020 818-641C Danger Rotating Blades 818-642C 21020 Danger Thrown Object 818-132C 21021 Danger Thrown Object 9/15/06 DM3705, DM3706, and DM3707 Series Disc Mowers 327-083M 5
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Table of Contents Important Safety Information 838-094C 21021 Warning: High Pressure 838-824C Danger: Pinch Point Hazard 21021 818-558C 21020 Warning: General Mower Safety 818-543C 21025 Warning Guard Missing 6 DM3705, DM3706, and DM3707 Series Disc Mowers 327-083M 9/15/06
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Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new NOTE: A special point of information that the product owners. operator must be aware of before continuing. This Disc Mower has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper Owner Assistance assembly, maintenance, and safe operating practices The Warranty Registration card should be filled out by will help you get years of satisfactory use from the the dealer at
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Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Tools Required • Fork lift, crane hoist or block-and-tackle • Impact wrench or socket and ratchet set (English & metric) • Rubber mallet DM3705 • Box-end (english & metric), allen (english & metric) and crescent wrenches • Drift pins • Screwdriver • Safety shoes, safety glasses and gloves. A hard hat should be worn by anyone working under the crane. DM3706 Assembly Preparation Having all parts and equipment readily a
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Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up (A). Secure with 1” SAE flat washer (#10) and 5/32” Main Frame to Cutter Bar Assembly x 1 3/4” cotter pin (#11). Do not reconnect upper Refer to Figure 1-2: spring to pin (B) until after mower is attached to 4. The cutter bar gearbox (#1) is shipped with nylon tractor’s 3-point arms. bushings (#2) mounted on both sides of gearbox thru input shaft. Slide reach arm pivot lug (#3) over nylon PTO Guard Assembly bushing (#2) as shown. Refer to Figure 1
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Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up (#10) and tighten to a loose fit. Insert three 3/8” x Cutter Bar Assembly 2 1/8” clevis pins (#14) through the support arms as Refer to Figure 1-3: shown and secure with 1/8” cotter hair pin (#13). 2. Attach outside material guide (#3) to cutter assembly 4. Assembly rear curtain support frame (#2) to curtain with 1/2” x 3 1/2” grade 5 hex head bolt (#8), 1” dia. support beam (#6) with six 3/8” x 2 1/2” grade 5 hex x 2” compression spring (#15), fl
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Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up 7. Install smaller driven pulley (#14) with 5/16” x 2” key Main Frame Assembly (Back Side) (#4) to cutter gearbox input shaft. Align pulley (#14) Refer to Figure 1-4 and Figure 1-5: with pulley (#13) and tighten either taperlock bolts or 1. Remove plastic cap from lower port in hydraulic set screws to correct torque. cylinder (#15) and extend cylinder (#15) to connect 8. Refer to “Belt Tension Adjustment” on page 20. cylinder rod eye (A) to pin (B
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Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up 4. Attach canvas curtain to center curtain support Canvas Curtain Assembly beam (#9) using cable ties (#2). Refer to Figure 1-6: 5. Attach canvas curtain to support frames (#6 & #7) 1. Place canvas curtain (#1) over curtain support using cable ties (#3). frames (#6 & #7) with sewn cut-out end located over cutter gearbox. 2. Slip curtain canvas eyelets (A) over curtain support ! DANGER frame end posts (B). Do not operate cutting unit without tarp i
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Table of Contents Section 2: Operating Section 2: Operating 3-point Pin Set-up Tractor Hook-up Refer to Figure 2-1: The 3-point pins in the mower may be arranged four ! DANGER different ways to accommodate different tractor sizes. Refer to Figure 1-2 on page 9. Do not connect or disconnect The first 3-point offset arrangement shown below mower to tractor with upper spring (#9) connected to pin (B). positions the first cutter blade closest to the tractor. Each The upper spring pulls on the 3-poin
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Table of Contents Section 2: Operating a. Raise or lower 3-point lower arms until Disc Driveline Installation Mower and tractor PTO shafts are approximately Refer to Figure 2-3 on page 14: level with each other. Securely block Disc Mower An additional driveline may be required if Disc Mower is frame in this position. to be used on more than one tractor especially if a quick b. Set tractor in park, shut tractor engine off, set park hitch is used. brake and remove switch key. c. Pull driveline apa
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Table of Contents Section 2: Operating IMPORTANT: Two small chains are supplied with the driveline. These chains must be attached to outer and inner driveline yoke shields and to the cutter deck and tractor to restrict driveline shields from rotating. 9. Hook one of the driveline safety chains in a hole on the outer driveline yoke shield and the opposite end to the tractor to restrict outer shield rotation. 10. Hook second driveline safety chain in a hole on the inner driveline yoke shield and t
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Table of Contents Section 2: Operating 2. Refer to Figure 2-2 on page 13. Position 3-point Spring Tension Adjustment arms so that hitch level stop pin aligns with run indicator arrow (decal 838-524C). ! DANGER 3. Refer to Figure 2-7 below. Retract hydraulic cylinder Before making any adjustments to this implement, disengage to release upper spring tension and loosen jam nut. PTO, shut off tractor, remove ignition key and wait for all Adjust spring by turning it until “X” dimension is equal movin
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Table of Contents Section 2: Operating 1. Lower mower using tractor 3-point lift. Operating Check List In addition to design and configuration of equipment, 2. Retract hydraulic cylinder and pull rope to disengage hazard control and accident prevention are dependent transport latch. See “Transport Latch Operation” upon awareness, concern, prudence and proper training on page 15. involved in operation, transport, maintenance and 3. Raise 3-point hitch so inner end of cutter bar is storage of equi
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Table of Contents Section 2: Operating The cutting angle is defined as the angle the cutter bar is The stack of spring washers should be compressed to to the tractor axle during operation. For example, cutter 3 3/4” to 3 7/8”. See figure 2-8 bar angle would be down if cutting a declined surface . from a level surface and up if cutting and inclined surface. Do not exceed a maximum of 35° up or down. Damage to cutter gears, belt guard and drive belt may 3 3/4” occur. 3 7/8” ! DANGER Do not use mac