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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3: Adjustments Section 3: Adjustments ! CAUTION Engage parking brake, shut off tractor, remove key and disengage PTO before making any adjustments! ! CAUTION Secure mower with special supports if it is necessary to lift mower off the ground to make adjustments! If not supported, the mowercould fall causing serious injury to those present. Leveling the Mower Level adjustments are made at the tractor’s 3-point lower arms and top center link. 1. Park tractor and
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3: Adjustments Belt Tension Adjustment Belt Tension ! Bolt CAUTION Belt drive system under spring tension; use care to avoid bodily harm! ! WARNING Excessive tension on the belt may lead to premature failure of belt and drive components. Excessive tension on the belt may also lead to a safety hazard to the operator or bystanders. The Belt tension should be checked after the first 20 hours of use and every 40 hours thereafter. Gearbox Refer to Figure 3-3: Moun
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication 4. Return cover to the closed position after servicing Maintenance rotor knives and cleaning out trash. Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life of any implement. With careful and systematic Rotor Knife Replacement inspection, costly maintenance, time and repair can be Frequently check rotor knives to make sure they are in avoided. good working condition and properly secu
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication FM3188 Cutting Knife Replacement V-Belt Installation Refer to Figure 4-3: Refer to Figure 4-5: The cutting knives have a cutting edge on both the leading and trailing edges. When the leading edge wears ! CAUTION out, turn existing pair of knives around 180 degrees and Belt drive system is under spring tension; use care to avoid reinstall. Replacement knives should be the same length bodily harm! as existing knives to maintain ro
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication Lubrication Lubrication 50 Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Intervals in hours at which spray lube grease lube oil lube lubrication is required Legend hrs 25 Hours Driveline Shaft U-Joints Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 24871 Quantity - 4 to 8 Pumps 20 Hours Driveline Profiles Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity - Clean & coat inner profile tube of driveline with 24873 a light film of grease an
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Table of Contents
Flail Mowers
FM3188 & FM4188
24864
309-523M
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!
3/21/07
© Copyright 2007 Printed
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 4: Maintenance and Lubrication 16 Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Trash Removal & Rotor Knife Access . . . . . . . . .16 Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Rotor Knife Replacement . .
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REMOVE Land Pride 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
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Land Pride 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 the following maximum Use Safety Transport speed - tow load weight ratios as Lights and Devices Machinery Safely a guideline: 20 mph when weight is less Slow moving tractors, self- Comply with state and local laws. propelled equipment, and towed than or equal to the weight of Maximum transport speed for tractor. implements ca
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Land Pride 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 Keep Riders Protective Equipment Off Machinery Be prepared if a fire starts. Protective clothing and equipment Keep a first aid kit and fire Riders obstruct the operator’s should be worn. extinguisher handy. view, they could be struck by Wear clothing and equipment foreign objects or thrown from the
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components Safety Labels make sure the correct safety labels are included in the Your Flail Mower comes equipped with all safety labels in request. place. They were designed to help you safely operate your 4. Refer to this section for proper label placement. implement. Read and follow their directions. To install new labels: a. Clean the area the label is to be placed. 1. Keep all safety labels c
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-558C XXXXX 24864 Warning: General 838-079C Danger: Rotating XXXXX 24864 Knives Both sides 818-556C XXXXX 24864 Danger: Thrown Object 3/21/07 FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M 5
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Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-230C Red Reflector (Both Sides) 24865 ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 818-552C 13314 Danger: Rotating Driveline 818-540C Danger: Guard Missing 13314 6 FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M 3/21/07
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Land Pride Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new Terminology product owners. This implement has been designed with “Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. facing the direction the machine will operate while in use Proper assembly, maintenance, and safe operating unless otherwise stated. practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from this product. Def
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Land Pride Table of Contents Introduction Further Assistance Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new Flail Mower. 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: 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. 2. If you are still not satisfied, seek out the owner or gener
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-up Section 1: Assembly and Set-up 2. Remove lock nut (#13) and bolt (#12). Pull Tractor Requirements adjustment rod (#7) back as shown. Tractor horse power rating should be between 35 & 80 3. Assemble hitch (#1) to Flail Mower by inserting upper PTO horsepower. Tractors outside this horsepower tube (#2) through hitch tube (A), spacer tube (B), range must not be used. hitch tube (C) and into retaining collar (D). The rear power take-off (PT
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-up Tractor Hook-Up IMPORTANT: Some tractors are equipped with Refer to Figure 1-2: multispeed PTO ranges. Be certain your tractor ‘s PTO is set for 540 rpm. 1. Be certain tractor draw bar does not interfere. Move draw bar ahead or remove if required. Draw bar should also be checked for clearance when unit is IMPORTANT: See Figure 1-3 below. Avoid raised for the first time. premature driveline breakdown. A driveline that is operating must n
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-up Driveline Minimum Length Driveline Maximum Allowable Length Refer to Figure 1-4: Be sure to check driveline minimum length before checking driveline maximum allowable length. 1. Start tractor and slowly engage 3-point controls to move lower arms until the gearbox shaft is Refer to Figure 1-5: approximately level with the tractor's PTO shaft. Driveline maximum allowable +length, when fully 2. Slide inner yoke of driveline over the gearbo
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Operating Instructions Section 2: Operating Instructions 3. Grass is best cut when it is dry. Mowing wet grass Transporting can cause plugging resulting in grass clumps behind the mower. NOTE: Always disengage PTO before raising mower to transport position. 4. Grass should be mowed frequently as shorter clippings deteriorate faster. 1. When raising mower to transport position, be sure 5. If mowing extremely tall grass, it is best to raise driveline does no
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Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2: Operating Instructions 13. Never work close to or on steep slopes. heavier brush may create the need to slow down. Always cut downward on slopes and avoid crossing the face of 14. Do not engage PTO with mower in the fully raised steep slopes. Avoid sharp drops and cross diagonally position. Do not engage PTO at full throttle. Do not through dips to prevent hanging up the tractor and lift mower with PTO engage. mower. Slow down in turns and avoid sharp turn
