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24864

309-523M

FM3188 & FM4188

Flail Mowers

6/24/11

Operator’s Manual

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Page 1: ...d unit Copyright 2011 Printed 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 othe...

Page 2: ...Number Plate 7 Further Assistance 8 Section 1 Assembly Set up 9 Tractor Requirements 9 Torque Requirements 9 Hitch Assembly 9 Tractor Hook Up 10 Driveline Installation 10 Check Driveline Collapsible...

Page 3: ...l safety involved and extra 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...

Page 4: ...ights and 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 ligh...

Page 5: ...w children to operate equipment Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnectin...

Page 6: ...and 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 Whe...

Page 7: ...afety Information 6 24 11 FM3188 FM4188 Flail Mowers 309 523M Table of Contents 838 079C Danger Rotating Knives Both sides 818 558C Warning General XXXXX 24864 818 556C Danger Thrown Object XXXXX 2486...

Page 8: ...Information FM3188 FM4188 Flail Mowers 309 523M 6 24 11 Table of Contents 818 552C Danger Rotating Driveline ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY 13314 818 540C Danger Guard Missing 13314 24865 818 230C Red R...

Page 9: ...rmance on gently sloping or slightly contoured right of ways roadsides ditches pastures nurseries and smaller fields of row crop debris stalks and residual agricultural growth Both are capable of cutt...

Page 10: ...ng 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 s...

Page 11: ...ide panel 8 Press washer 10 against the side panel Insert bolt 12 through retaining collar 11 and adjustment rod 7 Secure with lock nut 13 9 Return hand crank 6 to its carrying tube G 10 Tighten all h...

Page 12: ...actor Hook Up Refer to Figure 1 2 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 raised for the f...

Page 13: ...nt is 1 or more skip Check Driveline Collapsible Length instructions on this page If measurement is less than 1 then shorten driveline using instructions provided below IMPORTANT Two small chains are...

Page 14: ...Flail Mower just enough to remove blocks 8 Slowly engage tractor hydraulic 3 point control lever to lower Flail Mower Check for sufficient drawbar clearance Move drawbar ahead aside or remove if requ...

Page 15: ...Lubrication Page 21 Make sure all gearboxes are properly lubricated Refer to Gearbox lubrication Page 21 Check mower initially and periodically for loose bolts and pins Be sure all nuts and bolts are...

Page 16: ...the desired height Brush Rake Teeth The FM4188 comes equipped with adjustable brush rake teeth Adjust teeth closer to the ground to allow continued chopping of material into fine cuttings before final...

Page 17: ...ect potential hazards In the event you do strike an object stop the tractor and mower immediately to inspect the rotor and make any necessary repairs before resuming operation It pays to inspect a new...

Page 18: ...ower hitch pins 6 Slowly operate the tractor s 3 point hydraulic control up and down to check for clearance between the tires frame drawbar etc Cutting Height Adjustment Refer to Figure 3 1 The machin...

Page 19: ...nning straight parallel with the Flail Mower Retighten mounting bolts to the correct torque Refer to Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes on page 26 Brush Rake Teeth Adjustment Refer to Figure 3...

Page 20: ...tely to ground and tractor engine shut off with ignition key removed After using the mower for several hours check all bolts to be sure they are tight and check drive belt tension Refer to Belt Tensio...

Page 21: ...me length as existing knives to maintain rotor balance 1 Remove nylock nut 1 and bolt 2 2 Remove old hammer knife 3 and install new knife with existing bolt and nylock nut 3 Tighten nylock nut to prop...

Page 22: ...rotor knives and knife bolts for wear and replace if necessary See Rotor Knife Replacement on page 19 3 Inspect mower for loose damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace as needed 4 Lubricate as not...

Page 23: ...red 24871 Gearbox Type of Lubrication SAE EP 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 necess...

Page 24: ...4 11 Table of Contents Cutter Rotor Bearing Both Ends Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Roller Bearing Both Ends Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease 24864 25 Hours 25 Hours 24865 3 Point H...

Page 25: ...er Knives Rotor Shaft Speed 2140 RPM Rotor Diameter 5 1 2 Rotor Rotation Reverse Knife Tip Speed 9805 fpm Number of Knives 48 Fine cutting knives 24 Forged hammer knives Hitch Type Cat l and ll offset...

Page 26: ...31 Series Forged hammer knives 41 Series Heavy enough to cut 1 material yet fine enough to groom a yard Forged hammers are just right for chopping up prunings up to 2 thick but will also groom grass i...

Page 27: ...eck 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...

Page 28: ...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 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 48...

Page 29: ...d 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...

Page 30: ...Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com...

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