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Flail Mowers

FM2548, FM2560, FM2572, & FM2584

333-138M

Operator’s Manual

 Printed 12/14/18

70037

Summary of Contents for FM2548

Page 1: ...nch or Spanish Language please see your Land Pride dealer Read the Operator s Manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception You...

Page 2: ...ordered the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine Update the record by adding the machine weight and measurements provided in the Specifications Capacities Section of this...

Page 3: ...gth 14 Shorten Driveline Length 14 Check Driveline Extended Length 15 Check Driveline Interference 15 Unhook FM2548 FM2560 16 Unhook FM2572 FM2584 17 Section 2 Adjustments 18 Cutting Height Adjustment...

Page 4: ...e appropriate App on your smart phone open the App point your phone on the QR code and take a picture Dealer QR Locator The QR code on the left will link you to available dealers for Land Pride produc...

Page 5: ...ildren to play on the power machine or implement Use extra caution when backing up Before the tractor starts to move look down and behind to make sure the area is clear Safety at All Times Careful ope...

Page 6: ...location Allow only enough slack in the chain to permit turning Always hitch the implement to the machine towing it Do not use the safety chain tow the implement Transport Safely Comply with federal s...

Page 7: ...hones while operating equipment Use Seat Belt and ROPS Land Pride recommends the use of a CAB or roll over protective structures ROPS and seat belt in almost all power machines Combination of a CAB or...

Page 8: ...ur dealer locator at www landpride com 3 Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as 70027 70027 specified by Land Pride When ordering...

Page 9: ...n Table of Contents FM2548 FM2560 FM2572 FM2584 Flail Mowers 333 138M 12 14 18 5 838 079C Danger Rotating Blade Hazard 2 Places 70027 70027 70027 818 130C Caution To avoid injury 818 142C Danger Rotat...

Page 10: ...Contents FM2548 FM2560 FM2572 FM2584 Flail Mowers 333 138M 12 14 18 6 70027 70027 13314 848 088C Danger Guard Missing 818 543C Danger Guard Missing Not required on FM2548 3 Places on FM2560 FM2572 FM2...

Page 11: ...M2548 FM2560 FM2572 FM2584 Flail Mowers 333 138M 12 14 18 7 838 615C FM2584 only 2 x 9 Amber Reflector 1 places 70036 70038 70037 858 095C FM2548 FM2560 only 2 x 4 1 2 Red Reflector 2 places 838 614C...

Page 12: ...is are present Refer to pages 27 28 and 29 for detailed illustrations of each blade The rake teeth are designed to contain brush small branches stalks and other debris in the rotor housing longer to r...

Page 13: ...fied with the service received the following actions are suggested 1 Discuss any problems you have with your attachment with your dealership service personnel so they can address the problem 2 If you...

Page 14: ...components to come to a complete stop before leaving the operator s seat 7 Use steps grab handles and anti slip surfaces when stepping on and off the tractor NOTE Minimum horsepower requirements will...

Page 15: ...collar 3 and continue to push inner yoke onto the input shaft until locking collar snaps locks in place 5 Pull on inner yoke 4 to verify locking collar 3 has locked in place 6 Fully collapse outer dr...

Page 16: ...ill provide the shortest distance between tractor and Flail Mower For additional information refer to Check Driveline Collapsible Length on page 14 2 Remove hairpin cotter 4 hitch pin 3 linchpins 2 an...

Page 17: ...r additional information refer to Check Driveline Collapsible Length on page 14 3 point arm hitch holes with lower hitch clevis holes using one of four predetermined hook ups below Cat I lower center...

Page 18: ...bricated before putting it into service Refer to Main Driveline and Main Driveline Profile on page 33 for detailed instructions IMPORTANT Some tractors are equipped with multi speed power take off ran...

Page 19: ...or future reference Driveline Maximum Extended Length Figure 1 6 3 Attach inner driveline yoke to the mower gearbox shaft Attach outer driveline yoke to the tractor s power take off shaft 4 Move yoke...

Page 20: ...smounting Refer to Tractor Shutdown Procedure on page 10 3 Pull back on driveline pull collar 6 and hold while pulling driveline yoke from tractor power take off shaft 4 Collapse driveline by pushing...

Page 21: ...ure on page 10 3 Pull back on driveline pull collar 6 and hold while pulling driveline yoke from tractor power take off shaft 4 Collapse driveline by pushing tractor end of driveline towards the reser...

Page 22: ...ght hole 0 1 2 3 4 5 or 6 7 Insert bolt 6 through flat washer 5 desired cutting height hole 0 1 2 3 4 5 or 6 and slot 8 or 9 in rear roller pivot plate 8 Secure bolt 6 with large flat washer 10 lock w...

Page 23: ...ve belt slippage loss of rotor rpm and destroy drive belt IMPORTANT Belt tension should be rechecked on new belts after approximately 20 hours of operation Measure Belt Tension Force at Mid Span Figur...

Page 24: ...r rpm and destroy drive belt IMPORTANT Belt tension should be rechecked on new belts after approximately 20 hours of operation Adjust Optional Rake Teeth Figure 2 5 Adjust Optional Rake Teeth Refer to...

Page 25: ...y before dismounting Refer to Tractor Shutdown Procedure on page 10 2 Remove hex nuts 6 lock washers 7 hex head bolts 5 and roller scraper 1 3 Store scraper 1 with hardware 5 6 7 in a dry location for...

Page 26: ...To avoid serious injury or death Allow only persons to operate this implement who have fully read and comprehended this manual who have been properly trained in the safe operation of this implement an...

Page 27: ...the desired cutting height NOTE Always disengage power take off before raising mower to transport position Brush Rake Teeth If Flail Mower is equipped with adjustable rake teeth adjust teeth closer t...

Page 28: ...r ground speeds Cutting denser ground cover or heavier brush may create the need to slow down Always cut downward on slopes and avoid crossing the face of steep slopes Avoid sharp drop offs and cross...

Page 29: ...ack into service Serious breakdowns can result in injury or death Allow only persons to perform maintenance on this implement who have been properly trained in its safe operation Do not alter implemen...

Page 30: ...plate 3 Secure rear access door 5 with 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 GR5 hex head bolts 4 lock washers 3 and hex nuts 2 Tighten hex nuts to the correct torque 4 Remove cord from hitch frame 7 to keep it from become...

Page 31: ...page 10 2 Open rear access door Refer to Rear Rotor Access Door on page 26 3 Rotate D ring 2 90o as shown and remove from U bar 3 4 Slide ducksfoot blade 4 off of D ring 2 5 Slide new ducksfoot blade...

Page 32: ...he leading edge wears out turn existing pair of blades around 180 degrees and reinstall with new top locknuts 1 Shut tractor down properly before dismounting Refer to Tractor Shutdown Procedure on pag...

Page 33: ...U Bar Hanger Hammer Blade 48 12 60 16 72 20 84 24 1 Shut tractor down properly before dismounting Refer to Tractor Shutdown Procedure on page 10 2 Open rear access door Refer to Rear Rotor Access Doo...

Page 34: ...elt from pulleys and install new drive belt 7 Adjust drive belt to the proper tension Refer to Tension FM2548 Drive Belt on page 19 8 Close belt guard 7 Make sure latch 6 is caught on the belt guard b...

Page 35: ...oncrete can break hydraulic lines can burst and or hydraulic controls can be actuated even when power to hydraulics is off 1 Remove any dirt and grease that may have accumulated on the mower and movin...

Page 36: ...ervals in hours at which lubrication is required Lubrication Legend 50 Hours 10 Hours 10 Hours Hanger Bearings FM2560 FM2572 FM2584 only 2 Zerks Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As re...

Page 37: ...e Quantity As required Main Driveline 2 Zerks Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required Main Driveline Profile Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity Clean coat inner pr...

Page 38: ...by removing oil level plug Oil should be level with bottom of plug hole If needed remove oil fill plug and add oil through oil fill hole until oil flows from oil level plug hole Reinstall both plugs a...

Page 39: ...0 ea 535 lbs 20 ea 261 lbs Blade qty weight 32 ea 250 lbs 48 ea 292 lbs 24 ea 301 lbs Optional brush rake assembly 34 lbs 45 lbs 53 lbs 62 lbs Working width 48 60 72 84 Overall width 60 72 84 96 Drive...

Page 40: ...e tip speed 12 046 fpm provides a clean cut creates a vacuum effect when using hammer or ducksfoot blades and slices through saplings with great force when using heavy duty Y blades Full width rear ac...

Page 41: ...30 5 8 11 130 97 205 150 285 210 M16 X 1 5 155 115 240 180 335 245 5 8 18 150 110 230 170 325 240 M18 X 2 5 195 145 310 230 405 300 3 4 10 235 170 360 265 510 375 M18 X 1 5 220 165 350 260 485 355 3 4...

Page 42: ...ically includes failure to properly maintain oil levels grease points and driveline shafts Claims under this Warranty should be made to the dealer which originally sold the product and all warranty ad...

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