Table of Contents Flail Mowers Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 18006 309-106M 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! © Copyright 2006 Printed 7/06/06 Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
Land Pride Table of Contents Table of Contents Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1 Section 5: Specifications & Capacities . .15 Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Section 6: Features and Benefits . . . . . .16 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Section 8: Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 instructions given in this manual before operation. Refer to the “Safety Label” section, read all instructions noted on them.
Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Transport Machinery Safely ▲ Slow moving tractors, self- ▲ Comply with state and local laws. ▲ Maximum transport speed for propelled equipment, and towed implements can create a hazard when driven on public roads. They are difficult to see, especially at night.
Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Prepare for Emergencies ▲ Be prepared if a fire starts. ▲ Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. ▲ Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital and fire department near phone. Wear Protective Equipment ▲ Protective clothing and equipment should be worn. ▲ Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job.
Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information Safety Labels Your Flail Mower comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They were designed to help you safely operate your implement. Read and follow their directions. 1. Keep all safety labels clean and legible. 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.
Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 818-543C Danger: Guard Missing 18006 ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 818-552C Danger: Rotating Driveline 13314 XXXXX 18006 818-558C Warning: General 7/06/06 Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M 5
Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 18006 818-556C Danger: Thrown Object 18006 838-079C Danger: Rotating Knives Both sides 6 Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M 7/06/06
Land Pride Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners. 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. Using This Manual • This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize • you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 1: Assembly and Set-up Section 1: Assembly and Set-up Tractor Requirements Hitch Assembly This mower is designed with a 3-Point category I hitch. Tractor horse power rating should not exceed 80 PTO horse power. Refer to Figure 1-1: The hitch is disassembled for ease in shipping. NOTE: Ballast may need to be added to your tractor to maintain steering control. Refer to your tractor’s operator manual to determine if additional ballast is needed. 1.
Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-up Tractor Hook-Up 1. Be certain that tractor draw bar will not interfere. Move draw bar ahead or remove if required. Draw bar should also be checked for clearance when unit is being raised for the first time. 2. Align lower link arms of tractor to hitch clevises on mower. Insert lower hitch pins into lower ball swivels and attach linch pins. 3. Attach tractor top link to upper floating hitch on mower with pin supplied. Secure with lock pin. 4.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 2: Operating Instructions Section 2: Operating Instructions Transporting NOTE: Always disengage PTO before raising mower to transport position. 6. When raising the mower to transport position, be sure that driveline does not contact tractor or mower. Adjust and set the tractor’s 3-point hitch lift height so that the driveline does not contact mower deck in the fully raised position. 7.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 3: Adjustments Section 3: Adjustments Belt Tension Leveling the Mower NOTE: Tractor and mower should be on level ground. ! CAUTION Leveling can be adjusted at the tractor’s 3-point arms and center link. Belt drive system under spring tension; use care to avoid bodily harm! Cutting Height Adjustment The Belt tension should be checked after the first 20 hours of use. And then every 40 hours of use.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life of any implement. With careful and systematic inspection, costly maintenance, time and repair can be avoided. ! Belt Cover CAUTION For safety reasons, each maintenance operation must be performed with tractor PTO disengaged, mower lowered completely to ground and tractor engine shut off with ignition key removed.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication Lubrication Lubrication Legend Multi-purpose spray lube Multi-purpose grease lube Multi-purpose oil lube 50 Intervals in hours at which lubrication is required 25 Hours Driveline Shaft U-Joints 13545 Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 25 Hours Roller Bearing (Both Ends) 18008 Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 25 Hours Cutter Rotor Bearing (Both Ends) 18006 7/06/06 Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication As Required DO NOT OVERFILL! Gearbox Type of Lubrication: SAE 90W Gear Lube Check oil level in gearbox by removing the plug located on the right hand side. Oil should be level with bottom of plug hole. Add oil if necessary by removing top fill plug and side plug. Add oil until it flows from side plug hole. 18008 Do not overfill! Should your gearbox require service, take it to your LAND PRIDE dealer.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 5: Specifications & Capacities Section 5: Specifications & Capacities FM30 & FM40 Series Flail Mowers FM3072 FM3088 FM4088 Cutting Width 72" 88" 88” Overall Width 80” 96” 96” Height 45” Depth 43” Weight 1014 lbs. 1122lbs. Cutting Height Deck Material Thickness 3/16” Knives Fine cut Rotor Shaft Speed 1900 RPM 5 1/2” Rotor Rotation Reverse Knife Tip Speed 8705 fpm Offset Hitch 40 48 24 7 3/4” Left & Right, Screw-Type Driveline Cat.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 6: Features and Benefits Section 6: Features and Benefits FM30 & FM40 Series Flail Mowers Features Benefits Key widths 30 Series: 72”, 88”; 40 Series: 88” Gearbox HP Rating 35 - 80 HP 7 3/4” Left & right-screw type offset hitch Easily offset the hitch for roadsides or getting under tree limbs. ACME threads on offset ACME threads are deeper allowing for easy screwing adjustment. Gearbox Warranty One year on all components.
Land Pride Table of Contents Section 7: Troubleshooting Section 7: Troubleshooting Problem ! Solution CAUTION Do not try to clean rear discharge area when mower is running. Bodily harm may occur! Belt slipping Unplug and clean mower deck. Remove belt guard shields and clean sheaves. Replace belt Patches of uncut grass Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm), check PTO speed and tractor engine. Shift transmission to a lower gear. Tighten belts. Replace missing knives or hammers.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 8: Appendix Section 8: Appendix Torque Values Chart Bolt Head Identification Bolt Head Identification Bolt Size (Inches) in-tpi 1 Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 N · m ft-lb 3 N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb Bolt Size (Metric) 5.8 8.8 10.9 Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9 mm x pitch N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb 1/4" - 20 7.4 5.6 11 8 16 12 M 5 X 0.8 4 3 6 5 9 7 1/4" - 28 8.5 6 13 10 18 14 M6X1 7 5 11 8 15 11 5/16" - 18 15 11 24 17 33 25 M 8 X 1.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 8: Appendix Warranty Land Pride warrants to the original purchaser that this Land Pride product will be free from defects in material and workmanship beginning on the date of purchase by the end user according to the following schedule when used as intended and under normal service and conditions for personal use. Overall Unit and Driveline: One year Parts and Labor Gearbox: One year on all components. Blades and Belts: Considered wear items.
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