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18006

7/06/06

309-106M

Operator’s Manual

Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088

Flail Mowers

Summary of Contents for FM3072

Page 1: ...ted 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 Table of Contents 18006 7 06 06 309 106M Operator s Manual Series No FM3072 FM3088 FM4088 Flail Mowers ...

Page 2: ... 7 06 06 Important Safety Information 1 Safety at All Times 1 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol 1 Safety Labels 4 Introduction 7 Using This Manual 7 Terminology 7 Definitions 7 Owner Assistance 7 Serial Number Plate 7 Further Assistance 7 Section 1 Assembly and Set up 8 Tractor Requirements 8 Hitch Assembly 8 Tractor Hook Up 9 Driveline Installation 9 Section 2 Operating Instructions 10 Transportin...

Page 3: ...tra 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 Be Aware of Signal Words A Signal w...

Page 4: ... Devices 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 Flashing warning lights and turn signals are recommended whenever driving on public roads Use lights and devices provided with implement Practice Safe Maintenance Understand procedure before doing work Use proper tools and equipme...

Page 5: ... equipment appropriate for the job Avoid loose fitting clothing Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing impairment or hearing loss Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery Keep Riders Off Machinery Riders obstruct the operator s view they c...

Page 6: ...ace 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 specified by Land Pride When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the request 4 Refer to this section for proper l...

Page 7: ...7 06 06 Series No FM3072 FM3088 FM4088 Flail Mowers 309 106M Land Pride Table of Contents 818 558C Warning General 818 543C Danger Guard Missing 818 552C Danger Rotating Driveline ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY 18006 13314 XXXXX 18006 ...

Page 8: ...Important Safety Information Series No FM3072 FM3088 FM4088 Flail Mowers 309 106M 7 06 06 Land Pride Table of Contents 818 556C Danger Thrown Object 838 079C Danger Rotating Knives Both sides 18006 18006 ...

Page 9: ...formation 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 www landpride com or printed from the Land Pride Service Support Center by your dealer Terminology Right or Left as u...

Page 10: ...l to determine if additional ballast is needed Hitch Assembly Figure 1 1 18010 Hitch Assembly Refer to Figure 1 1 The hitch is disassembled for ease in shipping 1 Assemble hitch 1 to the flail mower by inserting lower tube 2 through the hitch 2 Secure tube with bolt 3 and lock nut 4 3 Secure hitch with bolts 5 and nuts 6 as shown 4 Place block 8 between the two plates welded to the tube on hitch 1...

Page 11: ...tion 1 Slide driveline end with extended safety cone over splined shaft of gearbox and secure with attaching device 2 Slide driveline over tractor s splined PTO shaft and secure with locking device of driveline Tractor Hook Up Figure 1 2 18011 3 Driveline should now be moved back and forth to insure that it is secure on the PTO shaft of the tractor and mower gearbox 4 Attach chain from the driveli...

Page 12: ...he desired height Rake Teeth The FM4088 comes equipped with adjustable rake teeth The teeth allow the continued cutting chopping of material before final dispersal NOTE Always disengage PTO before raising mower to transport position CAUTION When mowing in sandy soil areas wear may occur to the mower knives from sand erosion Frequent inspection should be made and knives replaced if damaged Operatin...

Page 13: ...hut off tractor remove key and disengage PTO before making any height adjustments NOTE Tractor and mower should be on level ground 18008 18008 Belt Tension CAUTION Belt drive system under spring tension use care to avoid bodily harm The Belt tension should be checked after the first 20 hours of use And then every 40 hours of use 1 To check tension apply approximately 22 pounds of pressure half way...

Page 14: ...que as listed in the Torque Values Chart on page 18 V Belt Installation Refer to Figure 5 1 CAUTION Belt drive system under spring tension use care to avoid bodily harm 1 Remove belt guard fender and belt cover 2 Disengage belt tension by loosening belt tension bolt until belt can be removed 3 With tension relieved from belt remove old belt from pulleys 4 Tighten belt tension bolt See Belt Tension...

Page 15: ... Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Roller Bearing Both Ends Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Driveline Shaft U Joints Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease 13545 Lubrication 18008 18006 50 Multi purpose spray lube Multi purpose grease lube Intervals in hours at which lubrication is required Lubrication Legend Multi purpose oil lube 25 Hours 25 Hours 25 Hours ...

Page 16: ... 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 Do not overfill Should your gearbox require service take it to your LAND PRIDE dealer IMPORTANT Mower should be level when checking oil in gearbox Driveline Profiles Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease 13648 Inner Tube 18008 ...

Page 17: ...6 96 Height 45 Depth 43 Weight 1014 lbs 1122lbs 1142 lbs Cutting Height 1 2 6 Deck Material Thickness 3 16 Knives Fine cut Hammer Rotor Shaft Speed 1900 RPM Rotor Diameter 5 1 2 Rotor Rotation Reverse Knife Tip Speed 8705 fpm Number of Knives Hammers 40 48 24 Offset Hitch 7 3 4 Left Right Screw Type Driveline Cat 4 Gearbox Rating 80 HP Rear Roller Diameter 5 1 2 Rake Teeth NA 13 each Section 5 Spe...

Page 18: ...ght for chopping up prunings up to 2 thick but will also groom grass in a very acceptable manner Brush rake teeth 40 Series The adjustable brush rake teeth continually push prunings into the knife path for repeated chopping action 5 1 2 Rotor diameter Large rotor is able to take rough conditions Reverse rotor rotation Brings the cut material up and over which allows it to be dispersed more evenly ...

Page 19: ... 540 PTO rpm check PTO speed and tractor engine Shift transmission to a lower gear Tighten belts Replace missing knives or hammers Excessive vibration Replace knives or hammers Replace drive belt Replace pulleys or align Remove belt guard shields clean debris from belt area sheaves Gearbox noisy Check lubricant level Knives scalping grass Raise cutting height by adjusting roller Change mowing patt...

Page 20: ...405 300 3 4 10 235 170 360 265 510 375 M18 X 1 5 220 165 350 260 485 355 3 4 16 260 190 405 295 570 420 M20 X 2 5 280 205 440 325 610 450 7 8 9 225 165 585 430 820 605 M20 X 1 5 310 230 650 480 900 665 7 8 14 250 185 640 475 905 670 M24 X 3 480 355 760 560 1050 780 1 8 340 250 875 645 1230 910 M24 X 2 525 390 830 610 1150 845 1 12 370 275 955 705 1350 995 M30 X 3 5 960 705 1510 1120 2100 1550 1 1 ...

Page 21: ...ffects its performance or reliability or which has been used for a purpose for which the product is not designed Misuse also specifically 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 adjustments must be made through an authorized Land Pride dealer Land P...

Page 22: ...Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com ...

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