Land Pride 309-100M Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. 3 B Section belts Upon disengaging the PTO the over running clutch allows the driveline to quit turning while the clutch yoke gearbox and rotor shaft slow down by their own inertia B Section belts fit snug in the sheaves and the multiple belts ensure positive transfer of power 3 Fine cut knives per hanger High knife tip speed Helps eliminate the peak and valley cut left with many fine cut blade arrangements Knife tip speed of 8 705 fom for cleaner cut Adjustable rear panel Rear panel adjusts to allow stronger discharge of material Also aids in cleaning underside of deck Baffles on the top inside of the deck Height adjusting roller Keeps the cut material from clumping together ensuring an even distribution of clippings Rear height adjusting roller with greaseable bearings and tapered ends to prevent gouging during turns Scrapers Standard scrapers on rear height adjusting roller 3 25 08 FM2060 amp FM2072 Flail Mowers 309 100M 17 Section 7 Troubleshooting Problem A CAUTION Table of Contents Solution Do not try to clean rear discharge area when mower is running Bodily harm may occur Belt slipping Patches of uncut grass Excessive vibration Unplug and clean mower deck Remove belt guard shields and clean sheaves Replace belt Mow at full throttle 640 PTO rpm check PTO speed and tractor engine Shift transmission2. FM2060 amp FM2072 Flail Mowers 309 100M 11 Table of Contents Section 3 Adjustments Leveling the Mower NOTE Tractor and mower should be on level ground Leveling can be adjusted with the tractor s 3 point 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 the roller in equal measurements 3 Replace the bolts and re tighten 17965 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 the tractor s top 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 There is also two different positions for a left or right offset Refer to Section 1 Assembly and Set up Hitch Assembly Figure 1 1 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 s
3. FM2060 amp FM2072 Series Flail Mowers FM2060 FM2072 Cutting Width 60 72 Overall Width 68 80 Height 37 Depth 28 Weight 616 Ibs 660 Ibs Cutting Height 3 4 4 Cutting Capacity 1 Deck Material Thickness 11 gauge Knives Fine cut Rotor Shaft Speed 1980 RPM Rotor Diameter 4 1 4 Rotor Rotation Reverse Knife Tip Speed 8705 fom Number of Knives 60 72 Hitch Type Category Offset Hitch 6 1 4 PTO Speed 540 RPM Driveline Cat 4 w Over running Clutch Gearbox Rating 55 HP Drive Belts 2 B Section Belts Rear Roller Diameter 5 1 2 16 FM2060 amp FM2072 Flail Mowers 309 100M 3 25 08 Land Pride Section 6 Features and Benefits Table of Contents FM20 Series Features Benefits S Key widths 60 72 6 1 4 Right centered offset hitch The two position hitch for offsetting the mower allows closer cutting along buildings fences or roadsides Gearbox HP rating 3 4 4 Cutting height 25 55 HP to fit a large array of tractors Low cutting height allows for scalping in grasses such as Bermuda prior to overseeding Gearbox Warranty 1 Cutting capacity One year on all components Can cut small saplings 4 1 4 Rotor diameter Reverse rotor rotation Large rotor diameter protects against obstructions Reverse rotation brings the cut grass up and over the rotor for a cleaner discharge Cat 4 driveline with over running clutch
4. nominal thread diameter in millimeters x thread pitch Torque tolerance 0 15 of torquing values Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above 3 25 08 FM2060 amp FM2072 Flail Mowers 309 100M 19 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 8 Appendix Notes 20 FM2060 amp FM2072 Flail Mowers 309 100M 3 25 08 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 Belts and Blades Considered wear items This Warranty is limited to the replacement of any defective part by Land Pride and 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 p
5. adjustable stops on the tractor s hydraulic lift lever control console so the cutter can be consistently returned to the same cutting and transport height 10 FM2060 amp FM2072 Flail Mowers 309 100M 3 25 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2 Operating Instructions You should now be ready to move to the cutting site to begin mowing You should have inspected and should only be cutting in an area you are familiar with which is relatively free of debris and unseen objects Never assume an areais clear and extremely tall grass or brush should be cut twice to detect potential hazards In the event you do strike an object stop the tractor and cutter immediately to inspect the rotor and make any necessary repairs before resuming operation It pays to inspect a new area and to develop a plan before you cut Normal mowing speed will be between 2 5 mph and you will need to maintain tractor PTO speed to produce a clean cut so make a tractor gear and range selection that will maintain this combination Generally the quality of cut or degree of debris pulverization will be better at lower ground speeds and 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 drops and cross diagonally through dips to prevent hanging up the tractor and mower Slow down in turns and avoid sharp turns if at all possible Remember to look back
6. 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 parts and equipment needed to service the mower The parts on your mower have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts Therefore should your mower require 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 H Serial Number Plate Location Figure 1 Further Assistance Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new mower If for any reaso7n 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 your problems 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 lan
7. to a lower gear Tighten belts Replace missing knives Replace knives Replace drive belt Replace pulleys or align Remove belt guard shields amp clean debris from belt area amp sheaves Gearbox noisy Check lubricant level Knives scalping grass Uneven cut Raise cutting height by adjusting roller Change mowing pattern Reduce speed turns Shift to a lower gear Level mower Replace missing knives Tractor loaded down by mower Mow at full throttle 540 PTO rpm Shift to a lower gear 18 FM2060 amp FM2072 Flail Mowers 309 100M 3 25 08 Land Pride Section 8 Appendix 1 4 20 Table of Contents Torque Values Chart Bolt Head Identification Bolt Head Identification 1 4 28 8 5 5 16 18 5 16 24 3 8 16 15 17 3 8 24 7 16 14 7 16 20 1 2 13 1 2 20 9 16 12 9 16 18 5 8 11 105 5 8 18 3 4 10 3 4 16 7 8 9 260 7 8 14 FE 1 12 mez 1120 2100 1550 1240 2320 1 1 8 12 1270 2650 1950 3660 1 1 4 7 1 1 4 12 1 3 8 6 750 1470 3230 1 3 8 12 1670 3680 1 1 2 6 1 1 2 12 1330 980 2970 1950 4290 2190 4820 3560 1380 2960 2190 4100 1 in tpi nominal thread diameter in inches threads per in 2 N m newton meters 3 ft lb foot pounds 4mm x pitch
8. Shaft Bearing 15 a ee PUIL Ug Section 5 Specifications amp Capacities 16 Hitch Assembly 0000 c cece eee 8 Section 6 Features and Benefits 17 Tractor Hook Up seta teiGee detente tenesaes 9 Section 7 Troubleshooting 18 Driveline Installation 00000 9 Section 8 Appendix 19 Section 2 Operating Instructions 10 Torque Values Chart 0 00 000 19 Transporting 2 0 1 ce cee eee eee eee 10 Noles aeeoa a ete cee ewe ET 20 Mowing Instructions 00 eee eee 10 Warranty ecscscececececere adele uta ois 21 Operating Instructions sssaaa aeaa 10 Operating Instructions sssaaa aeea 10 Section 3 Adjustments 12 Leveling the Mower 12 Cutting Height Adjustment 12 3 Point Hitch Adjustments 12 Belt Tension 0000000 e eee eee 12 Copyright 2008 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 the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit This publication describes the state of this product at the tim
9. Table of Contents Flail Mowers FM2060 amp FM2072 a 17962 309 100M 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 2008 Printed 3 25 08 Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit Table of Contents Important Safety Information 1 Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication 13 Safety at All Times 20000 0055 1 Maintenance 0 cee es 13 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol 1 Service Mowing Knives 000005 13 Safety abelSicccccuda votestv reser nrereess 4 Knife Replacement 0 00 13 Introduction cecceeccccccccccr 7 V Belt Installation 0 cee eee 13 Application 00 0000 eee 7 Storage BB ee a a a 13 Using This Manual 0 0eeeeeeeeeeee 7 Lubrication paiid poet sees eee eens 14 Terminology o oo ouaou uaaa nauan 7 Driveline Shaft UAJOINS weceehe ae rere ee es 14 Definitions 00000 eee 7 Roller Bearing Both Ends 00 14 Owner Assistance 02000 cee eens 7 Cutter Rotor Bearing Both Ends 14 Serial Number Plate 7 Gearbox Se Ne Ne sy Further Assistance oo ee e coemerye amare 7 Driveline Profiles TE 15 i A bly and Set u 8 Extension
10. dpride com 3 25 08 FM2060 amp FM2072 Flail Mowers 309 100M 7 Table of Contents l Section 1 Assembly and Set up Tractor Requirements Hitch Assembly This mower is designed with a 3 Point category hitch Refer to Figure 1 1 Horse power rating of tractor should not exceed 40 PTO 4 The hitch is disassembled for ease in shipping horse power for the Flail Mowers f 5 Assemble the hitch 1 to the flail mower and secure with the bolts 2 lock washers 3 and nuts 4 NOTE In order to maintain steering control ballast may need to be added to your tractor To determine as shown whether or not to add the ballast refer to your 6 The hitch can be assembled in two different tractor s operator manual positions 5 and 6 for either a left offset or right offset 7 Tighten all hardware Hitch Assembly 17966 Figure 1 1 8 FM2060 amp FM2072 Flail Mowers 309 100M 3 25 08 Land Pride 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 Table of Contents Attach the chain from the driveline shield to one of the upper hitch braces to ensure that the shield does not rotate Should the driveline require shortening being raised for the first time d Hold the half shafts next to each other in the 2 Align lower link arms of tractor t
11. ds tractor and equipment shields in place Drivelines securely attached at both ends Driveline guards that turn freely on Driveline 818 5526 3 25 08 FM2060 amp FM2072 Flail Mowers 309 100M 5 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information vent serious injury or death s manual way from moving parts broke ond wait for oll moving poris to dismounting 818 558C d postion Warning General working benealh uni pida ayuda a alguien que traduzca las me ADANGER A THROWN OBJECT HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death from thrown object Operate only with all guards installed and in good condition Stop operation if bystanders come within several hundred feet 81 8 556C 818 5586 Danger Thrown Object ROTATING KNIVES HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death from rotating knives DO NOT go under frame when rotor is turning or engine is running Keep others away e Disconnect amp lockout power source BEFORE adjusting or servicing Keep hands feet hair and clothing away from moving parts PET 838 079C Danger Rotating Knives Both sides 6 FM2060 amp FM2072 Flail Mowers 309 100M 3 25 08 Land Pride Introduction Table of Contents Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners This Flail Mower has been designed with care and built by skilled work
12. e 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 FM2060 amp FM2072 Flail Mowers 309 100M 3 25 08 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 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 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 operating 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
13. e placed b Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to be placed Peel backing from label Press firmly onto the surface a Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card ACAUTION To avoid Injury or Machine Damage Operate only wit 240 rpm PIQ 818 1300 Rev B 818 130C Caution To avoid injury 818 230C Red Reflector Both Sides ACDANGER Aly 2 E GUARD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE A DANGER Aly Cfo GUARD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE ADANGER 818 540C Danger Guard Missing 4 FM2060 amp FM2072 Flail Mowers 309 100M 3 25 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information z Z a ee Dozz Zp GUARD MISS When this is visib 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 SEE J 818 5430 Danger Guard Missing ROTATING DRIVELINE CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP AWAY DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT 818 552C e All driveline guards tractor and Danger Rotating Driveline equipment shields in place e Drivelines securely attached at both ends e Driveline guards that turn freely on Driveline 818 5520 ROTATING DRIVELINE 81 8 552C CONTACT CAN CAD E DEAT Danger Rotating Driveline KEEP AWAY DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT e All driveline guar
14. ers using quality materials Proper assembly maintenance and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the machine Application The medium duty FM2060 and FM2072 Series Flail Mowers are designed and built by to provide excellent cutting performance on gently sloping or slightly contoured grassy right of ways roadsides ditches pastures nurseries and smaller fields of light row crop debris stalks and residual agricultural trash The 60 and 72 cutting widths and 3 4 to 4 cutting height and ability to cut weeds and brush up to 1 in diameter makes these flail mowers well suited for nursery and agricultural applications where grass brush pruning s small saplings and cotton residue are present Either model equipped with fine cut knives will perform extremely well cutting material up to 1 in diameter or provide a very respectable quality of cut for grooming yards municipal parks medians or right of ways Both models offer a Cat 1 three point hitch for tractors not to exceed 55 PTO horsepower The three point hitches on both models offer centered mounting or offset capability 6 to the right making them even more desirable for cutting in and around trees with extremely low hanging branches Both models also offer a Cat 4 and 540rpm shielded driveline The FM2060 and FM2072 Flail Mowers with their horizontal cutting rotor design also provide for greatly reduced potential of launching projectil
15. es out from under the mower making them an excellent choice for state and municipal mowing applications See Specifications amp Capacities on page 16 and Features and Benefits on page 17 for additional information and performance enhancing options 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 e 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 e 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 Registration card should be filled out by the dealer at the time
16. hould be approximately 3 8 of deflection 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 hazard to the operator or bystanders 12 FM2060 amp FM2072 Flail Mowers 309 100M 3 25 08 Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Table of Contents Maintenance Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life of any farm 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 the mower lowered completely to the ground and the 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 the tension of the drive belt Refer to Belt Tension in the Adjustments section on page 12 e Lubricate items as listed under Lubrication this section starting on page 14 e 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 the Important Safety I
17. 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 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 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 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 WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and includes 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
18. ition Do not engage PTO at full throttle Operating Instructions Now that you have familiarized yourself with the Operator s Manual completed the Operators Checklist properly attached your flail mower to your tractor made the right offset or center adjustments and preset your cutting height you re almost ready to begin using your Land Pride FM2060 or FM2072 Flail Mower It s now time to do a running operational safety check If at any time during this safety check you detect a malfunction in either the mower or tractor shut the tractor off immediately remove the key and make necessary repairs or adjustments before continuing on Make sure the tractor s park brake is engaged the tractor s PTO is disengaged and the mower is resting on the ground Start the tractor and then back the tractor throttle off till the engine is at low idle With the tractor s rear hydraulic lift control lever raise the mower to transport position making sure that the PTO shaft is not in a bind and does not come in contact with the mower frame Lower the unit to cutting position and with the tractor still at low idle engage the PTO If everything is running smoothly at this point increase the engine rom until the tractors engine reaches full PTO operating speed which will be 540 rom Slowly raise the cutter to transport height to make sure the driveline does not bind or chatter Then return the engine to low idle disengage PTO and position the
19. nformation section starting on page 1 Service Mowing Knives Knife Replacement IMPORTANT Make sure that the knife is the same length as the others on the mower This will keep the rotor rotation balanced 1 Remove bolt and nut 2 Remove the old knife 3 Replace the bolt Tighten to the proper torque as listed in the Torque Values Chart in the Appendix section on page 19 IMPORTANT Replace knives with Land Pride knives only V Belt Installation Refer to Figure 5 1 A CAUTION Belt drive system under spring tension use care to avoid bodily harm 1 Remove the belt guard fender 1 and belt cover 2 2 Disengage belt tension by removing the idler arm and roller 3 3 With tension relieved from belt remove old belt from pulleys Reinstall idler arm and roller 3 Reinstall belt guard 2 and belt guard fender 1 a 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 the moving parts 1 Clean as necessary 2 Check the knives for wear and replace if necessary see Service Mowing Knives this section on 3 Inspect the 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 14 5 St
20. o hitch clevises on shortest working position and mark them mower Insert lower hitch pins into lower ball swivels e Shorten inner and outer guard tubes equally and attach linch pins 3 Attach tractor top link to upper floating hitch on mower with pin supplied Secure with lock pin 4 Adjust the tractor top link in or out to place the upper hitch pin vertically above or slightly behind the 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 the gearbox and secure with attaching device 2 Slide driveline over the 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 f Shorten inner and outer sliding profiles by the same length as the guard tubes g Proper overlap is a minimum of one half the length of each tube with both tubes being of equal length h Round off all sharp edges and remove burrs Grease sliding profiles A CAUTION Tractor PTO shield and all mower guards must be in place at all times during operation Tractor Hook Up Figure 1 2 3 25 08 FM2060 amp FM2072 Flail Mowers 309 100M 9 Table of Contents Section 2 Operating Instructions Transporting NOTE Al
21. often Always be aware and extremely cautious when there are people pets livestock and valuable property in your immediate operating vicinity Now you re prepared and well briefed so lets begin cutting Reduce the tractor s engine rom make sure the mower is on the ground and in cutting position engage the PTO raise the engine rpm to the appropriate PTO speed and begin mowing Operators must plan ahead and choose a cutting route that allows safe turns Try increasing or decreasing ground speed to determine the effect on quality of cut With a little practice you will be pleased with what you and your Land Pride Flail mower can do Dense growth will require more horsepower and will cause you to slow down especially if you are encountering material up to 1 in diameter The fine cut knives on either unit are much better suited for a finer quality of cut in grass cutting applications and in no case should fine cut blades be used for cutting material greater than 1 in diameter When you are done mowing need to take a break or just need to make a few adjustments to the mower remember to always do the following Reduce the tractor s engine rpm disengage the PTO stop on level ground set the park brake turn off the engine and remove the key Land Pride flail mowers are very user friendly and easy to operate With a little practice you should be operating your Land Pride Flail Mower like an expert in no time at all 3 25 08
22. ore 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 3 25 08 FM2060 amp FM2072 Flail Mowers 309 100M 13 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Lubrication Driveline Shaft U 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 14 FM2060 amp FM2072 Flail Mowers 309 100M 3 25 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication Required OVERFILL Gearbox Type of Lubrication SAE 90W Gear Lube Check the oil level in the gearbox by removing the plug at the side of the box on the right hand side If oil should flow from the plug hole there is enough oil Add oil if necessary by removing the top plug Do not overfill Should your gearbox require service take it to your LAND PRIDE dealer NOTE Mower should be level when checking oil in gearbox Driveline Profiles Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Extension Shaft Bearing Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease 3 25 08 FM2060 amp FM2072 Flail Mowers 309 100M 15 Table of Contents Section 5 Specifications amp Capacities
23. otective 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 A 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 3 25 08 FM2060 amp FM2072 Flail Mowers 309 100M 3 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information Safety Labels Your 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 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 label placement To install new labels a Clean the area the label is to b
24. owing 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 15 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 Becertain all guards and shields are in place and secure 5 Grease driveline shaft and all other grease fittings 6 Clear the 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 Operate with 540 rom 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 pos
25. to alert against unsafe practices For Your Protection A Thoroughly read and understand the Safety Labe section read all instructions noted on them 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 3 25 08 FM2060 amp FM2072 Flail Mowers 309 100M 1 Important Safety Information this manual Table of Contents Land Pride These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in 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 _ SE C t Sals CN VP _ D Le ZINN ZININN 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 upset Reduce speed if
26. towed load is not equipped with brakes oO 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 DV 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 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 b 6 2 FM2060 amp FM2072 Flail Mowers 309 100M 3 25 08 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 Prepare for Emergencies A Be prepared if a fire starts A Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy A Keep emergency numbers for doctor ambulance hospital and fire department near phone Wear Pr
27. urpose 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 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 3 25 08 FM2060 amp FM2072 Flail Mowers 309 100M 21 Corporate Office PO Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com
28. ways disengage PTO before raising the mower to transport position 6 When raising the mower to the 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 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 the 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 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 A CAUTION When m
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