Land Pride FM4088 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. operating the implement A Do not leave tractor or implement unattended with engine running A Dismounting from a moving tractor could cause serious injury or death A Do not stand between the tractor and implement during hitching A Keep hands feet and clothing away from power driven parts A Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with moving parts A Watch out for wires trees etc when raising implement Make sure all persons are clear of working area A Turning tractor too tight may cause implement to ride up on wheels This could result in injury or equipment damage 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 word designates a degree or level of hazard seriousness The signal words are A DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components that for functional purposes cannot be guarded For Your Protection A Thoroughly read and understand the Safety Label section read all instructions noted on them WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and inc2. 570 220 165 M20 X 2 5 205 335 245 405 300 485 355 7 8 14 PE 370 _ 275 7 BBE 585 1430 875 645 705 1350 795 310 230 480 355 525 390 M30 x 3 5 960 705 900 665 1050 780 1150 845 1240 2320 1 1 8 12 1210 890 1710 1950 3660 2700 11 4 11 4 12 750 555 1 3 8 6 1470 3230 1120 2460 1 3 8 12 1670 3680 11 2 6 11 2 12 1330 980 2 1060 785 1730 1270 2650 1880 1380 2960 1 in tpi nominal thread diameter in inches threads per in 2 N m newton meters 3 ft lb foot pounds 1950 4290 4mm x pitch nominal thread diameter in millimeters x 2190 4100 3220 Torque tolerance 0 15 of e values Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above 18 Series No FM3072 FM3088 amp FM4088 Flail Mowers 309 106M 7 06 06 Land Pride Table of Contents 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 This Warranty is limited to the replacement of any defective part by Land Pride an
3. Installation 0 0000 0 9 Section 2 Operating Instructions 10 TRANSPOMIAG seid essed A 10 Mowing Instructions 00 eee eee 10 Rake Teeth 0 0000 c eee eee eee 10 Operating Instructions 00000ee 10 Section 3 Adjustments 11 Leveling the Mower 11 Cutting Height Adjustment 11 3 Point Hitch Adjustments 11 Belt TCnSiOn 2 44 lt c0vrssr arenes er E E 11 Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication 12 Maintenance n csaiduen deer rode daar e peas 12 Service Mowing Knives FM3072 amp FM3088 amp Ham mers FM4088 eee eee 12 Knife or Hammer Replacement 12 V Belt Installation 12 Storage Anaa AA AARRE RARA RARAN RARA RAA 12 Lubrication ia cca tin bie kakan A 13 Driveline Shaft U Joints 13 Roller Bearing Both Ends 13 Cutter Rotor Bearing Both Ends 13 Gearbox cece 14 Driveline Profiles 0 000008 14 Copyright 2006 All rights Reserved Land Pride provides this publication as is without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual Land Pride assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Land Pride reserves t
4. Joints Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Roller Bearing Both Ends Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Cutter Rotor Bearing Both Ends Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease 7 06 06 Series No FM3072 FM3088 amp FM4088 Flail Mowers 309 106M 13 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Required 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 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 14 Series No FM3072 FM3088 amp FM4088 Flail Mowers 309 106M 7 06 06 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 5 Specifications amp Capacities FM30 amp FM40 Series Flail Mowers FM3072 FM3088 FM4088 Cutting Width 72 88 88 Overall Width 80 96 96 Height 45 Depth 43 Weight 1014 Ibs 1122lbs 1142 Ibs 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 Sp
5. The hitch can also be adjusted from side to side by turning the adjustment handle Turn handle until you have achieved your desired location Refer to Figure 3 2 Hitch Adjustment Figure 3 2 A CAUTION Engage parking brake shut off tractor remove key and disengage PTO before making any height adjustments Belt Tension A 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 between the pulleys There should be approximately 3 8 of deflection Tension on the belt can be adjusted with the belt tension bolt Turn the bolt until desired tension is achieved When the belt has the correct tension the gearbox should be adjusted so that the gearbox extension is running straight parallel with the flail mower Loosen bolts at the bottom of the gearbox and move gearbox until gearbox extension is running straight Refer to Figure 3 3 Belt Tension Figure 3 3 2 If there is excessive deflection the belts should be replaced Refer to Belt Installation Figure 5 1 3 Excessive tension on the belt may lead to premature failure of belt and drive components Ay warnine 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 h
6. can cause plugging resulting in grass clumps behind the mower 3 Grass should be mowed frequently as shorter clippings deteriorate faster 4 If mowing extremely tall grass it is best to raise cutting height and mow the area then lower cutting height and mow a second time at the desired height Rake Teeth The FM4088 comes equipped with adjustable rake teeth The teeth allow the continued cutting chopping of material before final dispersal A 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 Operating Instructions Proper servicing and adjustments are the key to the long life of any machine With careful and systematic inspection of the mower costly maintenance time and repair can be avoided Before beginning to mow the following inspection should be performed 1 Check oil level in gearbox Refer to Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication on page 14 2 Check that all plugs in gearbox have been replaced and tightened properly 3 Be sure all mower knives bolts and nuts are tight 4 Be certain all guards and shields are in place and secure 5 Grease driveline shaft and all other grease fittings 6 Clear area to be mowed of rocks branches and other foreign objects 7 Lower mower to ground Set tractor throttle at approximately 1 4 open Engage PTO to start blades rotating 8 Operat
7. implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose which exceed the obligations set forth in this written warranty are hereby disclaimed and excluded from this sale This Warranty is not valid unless registered with Land Pride within 30 days from the date of purchase by the end user 7 06 06 Series No FM3072 FM3088 amp FM4088 Flail Mowers 309 106M 19 Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com
8. over which allows it to be dispersed more evenly Heavy duty driveline matches up with HP range as well as potential conditions 3 C Section belts C Section belts have more surface to pulley contact and fits deeper in the groove Baffles on top inside of deck Keeps the cut material from clumping together ensuring an even distribution of clippings Hinged rear gate Can be opened for easier discharge in heavy conditions or left closed for greater mulching capabilities Height adjusting roller Rear height adjusting roller with greaseable bearings and tapered ends to prevent gouging during turns Scrapers Standard scrapers on rear height adjusting roller keeps roller clean for consistent cutting height High knife tip speed Knife tip speed of 8 705 fpm for cleaner cut 16 Series No FM3072 FM3088 amp FM4088 Flail Mowers 309 106M 7 06 06 Land Pride Section 7 Troubleshooting Table of Contents eve SR A CAUTION Do not try to clean rear discharge area when mower is running Bodily harm may occur Belt slipping Patches of uncut grass Unplug and clean mower deck Remove belt guard shields and clean sheaves Replace belt 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 Excessive vibration Gearbox noisy Knives scalping grass Replace knives or hamm
9. place at all times during operation G O 2 f N I n o R Z T 0 Y Z fe lama AX RL 1 a T Tractor Hook Up 18011 Figure 1 2 7 06 06 Series No FM3072 FM3088 amp FM4088 Flail Mowers 309 106M 9 Table of Contents 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 Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning leaving enough clearance so that the mower does not contact obstacles such as buildings trees or fences 8 Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting from one area to another When traveling on roadways transport in such a way that faster moving vehicles may pass safely 9 When traveling over rough or hilly terrain shift tractor to a lower gear A CAUTION When traveling on public roads whether at night or during the day use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operators of other vehicles Comply with all Federal State and local laws Mowing Instructions 1 Clear area to be mowed of objects and debris that might be picked up and thrown by the mower blades 2 Grass is best cut when it is dry Mowing wet grass
10. M3088 amp FM4088 Flail Mowers 309 106M 7 Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly and Set up Tractor Requirements This mower is designed with a 3 Point category hitch Tractor horse power rating should not exceed 80 PTO horse power 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 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 5 Install adjustment rod 7 through mower frame and adjustment block 8 6 Secure adjustment block 8 with bolt 9 and lock washer 10 7 Tighten all hardware Refer to Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes Page 18 Hitch Assembly Figure 1 1 18010 8 Series No FM3072 FM3088 amp FM4088 Flail Mowers 309 106M 7 06 06 Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Set up Table of Contents 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
11. Registration card should be filled out by the dealer at the time of purchase This information is necessary to provide you with quality customer service If customer service or repair parts are required contact a Land Pride dealer A dealer has trained personnel repair The parts on your Flail Mower have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer Serial Number Plate For prompt service always use the serial number and model number when ordering parts from your Land Pride dealer Be sure to include your serial and model numbers in correspondence also Refer to Figure 1 for the location of your serial number plate Figure 1 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 Ifyou are still not satisfied seek out the owner or general manager of the dealership explain the problem and request assistance 3 For further assistance write to Land Pride Service Department 1525 East North Street P O Box 5060 Salina Ks 67402 5060 E mail address lpservicedept landpride com 7 06 06 Series No FM3072 F
12. Table of Contents Flail Mowers Series No FM3072 FM3088 amp 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 Table of Contents a Important Safety Information 1 Section 5 Specifications amp Capacities 15 Safety at All Times 2000 00055 1 Section 6 Features and Benefits 16 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol 1 Safety LADES sorori ce Sheed cave sn de Sask Ga ck ow dt cared Gare techies 4 Section 7 Troubleshooting 17 Introduction cscs cee en ceuwavewes come 7 Section 8 Appendix 18 Using This Manual 20022055 7 Torque Values Chart 00 000 eee 18 Terminology sias 40ers wera eevee ed 7 Waranty sosciet acnresariy areiacanereuk ee E ee earane aes 19 DETINITONS 2 252 eye aa ee sone anon ons 7 Owner Assistance 00c cece eee eaee 7 Serial Number Plate 00005 7 Further Assistance 0005 7 Section 1 Assembly and Set up 8 Tractor Requirements 005 8 Hitch Assembly 0 000 cece eee 8 Tractor Hook Up 0 0000 9 Driveline
13. andy A Keep emergency numbers for doctor ambulance hospital and fire department near phone Wear Protective Equipment A Protective clothing and equipment should be worn A Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job Avoid loose fitting clothing A Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing impairment or hearing loss Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs A Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery Keep Riders Off Machinery A Riders obstruct the operator s view they could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine A Never allow children to operate equipment 7 06 06 Series No FM3072 FM3088 amp FM4088 Flail Mowers 309 106M 3 Table of Contents 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 I 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 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 t
14. azard to the operator or bystanders 7 06 06 Series No FM3072 FM3088 amp FM4088 Flail Mowers 309 106M 11 Table of Contents 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 A 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 e After using the mower for several hours check all bolts to be sure they are tight and check drive belt tension Refer to Belt Tension in Section 3 Adjustments on page 11 Lubricate items as listed under Lubrication on page Replace any worn damaged or illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your Land Pride Dealer Information about labels is located under Safety Labels in Important Safety Information on page 1 Service Mowing Knives FM3072 amp FM3088 amp Hammers FM4088 Knife or Hammer Replacement IMPORTANT Make sure that the knife or hammer is the same length as the others on the mower This will keep the rotor rotation balanced IMPORTANT Replace knives with Land Pride knives or hammers only Remove bolt and nut Remove old knife or hammer Install new knife or hammer and existing bolt Secure with nut Tighten nut to proper torque a
15. d the installation by the dealer of any such replacement part and does not cover common wear items Land Pride reserves the right to inspect any equipment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship This Warranty does not apply to any part or product which in Land Pride s judgment shall have been misused or damaged by accident or lack of normal maintenance or care or which has been repaired or altered in a way which adversely affects 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 Pride reserves the right to make changes in materials or design of the product at any time without notice This Warranty shall not be interpreted to render Land Pride liable for damages of any kind direct consequential or contingent to property Furthermore Land Pride shall not be liable for damages resulting from any cause beyond its reasonable control This Warranty does not extend to loss of crops any expense or loss for labor supplies rental machinery or for any other reason No other warranty of any kind whatsoever express or implied is made with respect to this sale and all
16. e Introduction Table of Contents 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 e This Operator s Manual is designed to help familiarize you with safety assembly operation adjustments troubleshooting and maintenance Read this manual and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe and efficient operation The information 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 amp Support Center by your dealer Terminology Right or Left as used in this manual is determined by facing the direction the machine will operate while in use unless otherwise stated Definitions NOTE A special point of information that the operator must be aware of before continuing IMPORTANT A special point of information related to its preceding topic Land Pride s intention is that this information should be read and noted before continuing Owner Assistance The Warranty
17. e with 540 rpm PTO tractor 9 At first begin mowing at a slow forward speed and shift up until the desired speed is achieved maintaining 540 PTO rpm 10 Mower knives will cut better at a faster blade speed than at reduced throttle 11 After mowing the first 50 feet stop and check to see that the mower is adjusted properly 12 Do not make sharp turns or attempt to back up while mower is on the ground 13 Do not engage PTO with mower in the fully raised position Do not engage PTO at full throttle 10 Series No FM3072 FM3088 amp FM4088 Flail Mowers 309 106M 7 06 06 Land Pride Section 3 Adjustments Table of Contents Leveling the Mower NOTE Tractor and mower should be on level ground Leveling can be adjusted at the tractor s 3 point arms and center link Cutting Height Adjustment Refer to Figure 3 1 The machines cutting height depends upon the position of the rear roller 1 Remove the bolts that fix the roller on both sides 2 Lift or lower both sides of roller in equal measurements 3 Replace bolts and re tighten Cutting Height Figure 3 1 3 Point Hitch Adjustments The 3 point hitch system on this mower has been designed for front to back flotation when mowing on uneven terrain Adjust tractor s top center link to place the upper hitch pin vertically above or slightly behind the lower hitch pins The mower should be run with the back 15 degrees lower than the front
18. eed 8705 fom Number of 40 48 24 Knives Hammers Offset Hitch 7 3 4 Left amp Right Screw Type Driveline Cat 4 Gearbox Rating 80 HP Rear Roller Diameter 5 1 2 Rake Teeth NA 13 each 7 06 06 Series No FM3072 FM3088 amp FM4088 Flail Mowers 309 106M 15 Table of Contents Section 6 Features and Benefits FM30 amp FM40 Series Flail Mowers Key widths 30 Series 72 88 40 Series 88 offset hitch ACME threads on offset ACME threads are deeper allowing for easy screwing adjustment 540 RPM cast iron gearbox Enables the rotor to free swing to a stop when the tractor PTO has been turned off with over running clutch 1 2 6 Cutting height Variable cutting heights for many uses 1 Cutting capacity Cut saplings when used in a rough setting 30 Series 2 Cutting capacity 40 Series is good for chopping up tree trimmings 40 Series Fine cut knives Heavy enough to cut 1 material yet fine enough to groom a yard 30 Series Forged hammer knives 40 Forged hammers are just right for chopping up prunings up to 2 thick but will also groom Series grass in a very acceptable manner Brush rake teeth The adjustable brush rake teeth continually push prunings into the knife path for repeated 40 Series chopping action 5 1 2 Rotor diameter Large rotor is able to take rough conditions Reverse rotor rotation Brings the cut material up and
19. ers Replace drive belt Replace pulleys or align Remove belt guard shields amp clean debris from belt area amp sheaves Check lubricant level Raise cutting height by adjusting roller Change mowing pattern Reduce speed turns Uneven cut Tractor loaded down by mower Shift to a lower gear Level mower Replace missing knives or hammers Mow at full throttle 540 PTO rpm Shift to a lower gear Clean mower 7 06 06 Series No FM3072 FM3088 amp FM4088 Flail Mowers 309 106M 17 Section 8 Appendix Table of Contents Torque Values Chart Bolt Head Identification Bolt Size WIS Grade 2 Grade 5 Bolt Size Metric Grade 8 in tpi N m ft lb S N m ft lb N m ft lb 1 4 20 7 4 5 6 Bolt Head Identification ii Class 5 8 Class 8 8 Class 10 9 oa Ib m ie 1 4 28 8 5 6 5 16 18 15 11 3 8 16 8 16 10 18 17 33 24 snee i7 fis aas z po 29 1 2 13 27 20 42 31 59 3 8 24 31 22 47 35 67 7 16 14 43 32 67 49 95 66 76 M12 X 1 75 58 mexes feo fe Jas io hiso for 33 24 39 42 1 77 145 105 1 2 20 105 200 150 9 16 12 95 70 9 16 18 105 79 5 8 11 165 120 110 150 90 66 92 68 5 99 73 105 155 115 115 11215 160 5 8 18 170 195 145 3 4 10 7 8 9 265 3 4 16 260 190 405 295
20. he correct safety labels are included in the request Refer to this section for proper label placement To install new labels a b Clean the area the label is to be placed Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to be placed Peel backing from label Press firmly onto the surface Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card ACAUTION 5 To avoid Injury or Machine Damage Operate only wit 0 rom PIQ 818 1306 Rev B 818 130C Caution To avoid injury 7 ADANGER ANOA GUARD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE A DANGER aly e Awa 818 540C GUARD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE A DANGER 818 230C Red Reflector Both Sides Danger Guard Missing 4 Series No FM3072 FM3088 amp FM4088 Flail Mowers 309 106M 7 06 06 Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information DANG p CLLLSLSL ASS JAn Ab P ZA e GUARD MISSING When this is visible DO NOT OPERAT ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD can cause Serious Injury or Death Si no entiende ingles se prefiere que busque a alquien que interprete las instrucciones para usted PHDC 6 818 543C Danger Guard Missing A DANGER f g o a ROTATING DRIVELINE CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP AWAY DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT All driveline guards tractor and equipment shields in place Drivelines securely attached at both 81 8 552C e
21. he right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication and may not reflect the product in the future Land Pride is a registered trademark All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Printed in the United States of America Series No FM3072 FM3088 amp FM4088 Flail Mowers 309 106M 7 06 06 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 Safety at All Times Thoroughly read and understand the instructions given in this manual before operation Refer to the Safety Label section read all instructions noted on them Look For The Safety Alert Symbol The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard to personal 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 Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment who has not fully read and comprehended this manual and who has not been properly trained in the safe operation of the equipment A Operator should be familiar with all functions of the unit A Operate implement from the driver s seat only A Make sure all guards and shields are in place and secured before
22. 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 Adjust tractor top link in or out to place upper hitch pin vertically above or slightly behind lower hitch pins as shown in Figure 1 2 to allow mower flotation The mower should be run with the back 15 degrees lower than the front Driveline Installation 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 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 driveline shield to one of the upper hitch braces to ensure that the shield does not rotate 5 Should driveline require shortening a Hold the half shafts next to each other in the shortest working position and mark them b Shorten inner and outer guard tubes equally c Shorten inner and outer sliding profiles by the same length as the guard tubes d Proper overlap is a minimum of one half the length of each tube with both tubes being of equal length e Round off all sharp edges and remove burrs Grease sliding profiles A CAUTION Tractor PTO shield and all mower guards must be in
23. ludes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices Shutdown and Storage A Lower machine to ground put tractor in park turn off engine and remove the key A Detach and store implements in a area where children normally do not play Secure implement by using blocks and supports 7 06 06 Series No FM3072 FM3088 amp FM4088 Flail Mowers 309 106M 1 Important Safety Information Table of Contents Land Pride These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual Use Safety Lights and Devices A 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 A Flashing warning lights and turn signals are recommended whenever driving on public roads Use lights and devices provided with implement Transport Machinery Safely A Comply with state and local laws A Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph DO NOT EXCEED Never travel at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering and stopping Some rough terrain require a slower speed A Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upse
24. nds Driveline guards that turn freely on Danger Rotating Driveline Driveline 918 5520 SS ss a on the tractor or mower Neve t and in g dition equipped with ROPS and wait for all moving parts to Be sure lights and r re clean and in good working Do not allow chi ith SMV and lights that ocal codes from mowing are 81 8 558C ate in the raised Warning General e ingles pida ay a alguien que si lo lea para que le traduzca las medidas de seguridad 818 558C 7 06 06 Series No FM3072 FM3088 amp FM4088 Flail Mowers 309 106M 5 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information Zi K d 4 THROWN OBJECT HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death from thrown object 9 Operate only with all guards installed and in good condition Stop operation if bystanders come within several hundred feet 818 5560 818 556C Danger Thrown Object ROTATING KNIVES HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death from rotating knives DO NOT go under frame when rotor fs turning or engine is running Keep others away Disconnect amp lockout power source BEFORE adjusting or servicing Keep hands feet hair and clothing away from moving parts keine 838 079C Danger Rotating Knives Both sides 6 Series No FM3072 FM3088 amp FM4088 Flail Mowers 309 106M 7 06 06 Land Prid
25. s listed in the Torque Values Chart on page 18 V Belt Installation Refer to Figure 5 1 A CAUTION Belt drive system under spring tension use care to avoid bodily harm POO IN 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 on page 11 5 Reinstall belt guard 2 and belt guard fender 1 Belt Cover Belt Installation Figure 5 1 Storage At the end of the working season or when the mower will not be used for a long period it is good practice to clean off any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on the mower and any of moving parts 1 Clean as necessary 2 Check knives for wear and replace if necessary see Service Mowing Knives or Hammers this section 3 Inspect mower for loose damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace as needed 4 Lubricate as noted in the Lubrication portion of this section starting on page 13 5 Store unit inside if possible for longer life Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust Ask your dealer for aerosol Land Pride Beige touch up paint 821 011C 12 Series No FM3072 FM3088 amp FM4088 Flail Mowers 309 106M 7 06 06 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Lubrication Driveline Shaft U
26. t Reduce speed if towed load is not A Use the following maximum speed tow load weight ratios as a guideline 20 mph when weight is less than or equal to the weight of tractor 10 mph when weight is double the weight of tractor A IMPORTANT Do not tow a load that is more than double the weight of tractor _ St eC 4 sabes sabes Q e Ee Q ZININN ZININNS Yj equipped with brakes ike Practice Safe Maintenance A Understand procedure before doing work Use proper tools and equipment refer to Operator s Manual for additional information A Work in a clean dry area A Lower the implement to the ground put tractor in park turn off engine and remove key before preforming maintenance A Allow implement to cool completely fo fo A Do not grease or oil implement while it is in operation A Inspect all parts Make sure parts are in good condition amp installed properly A Remove buildup of grease oil or debris A Remove all tools and unused parts from implement before operation ke y Le 2 Series No FM3072 FM3088 amp FM4088 Flail Mowers 309 106M 7 06 06 Land Pride Important Safety Information Table of Contents These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual Prepare for Emergencies A Be prepared if a fire starts A Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher h
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