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Flail Mowers
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Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Trash Removal & Rotor Knife Access . . . . . . . . |
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Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Rotor Knife Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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FM3188 Cutting Knife Replacement . . . . . . . . |
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Application |
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FM4188 Hammer Knife Replacement . . . . . . . |
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V-Belt Installation |
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Using This Manual |
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Storage |
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Terminology |
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Lubrication |
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Definitions |
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Driveline Shaft U-Joints |
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Owner Assistance |
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Driveline Profiles |
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Serial Number Plate |
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Inner Tube Bearings |
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Further Assistance |
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Gearbox |
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Section 1: Assembly and Set-up |
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3-Point Hitch Slide |
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Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Roller Bearing (Both Ends) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Hitch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Cutter Rotor Bearing (Both Ends) . . . . . . . . . . |
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Tractor Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Section 5: Specifications & Capacities . . |
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Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Section 6: Features and Benefits |
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Driveline Minimum Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Driveline Maximum Allowable Length . . . . . . . |
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Section 7: Troubleshooting |
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Section 2: Operating Instructions |
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Section 8: Appendix |
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Transporting |
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Torque Values Chart |
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Mowing Instructions |
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Warranty |
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Brush Rake Teeth |
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Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Section 3: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Leveling the Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Cutting Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Mower Hitch Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Belt Tension Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Brush Rake Teeth Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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© Copyright 2007 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 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.
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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual.
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.
▲Operator should be familiar with all functions of the unit.
▲Operate implement from the driver’s seat only.
▲Make sure all guards and shields are in place and secured before operating the implement.
▲Do not leave tractor or implement unattended with engine running.
▲Dismounting from a moving tractor could cause serious injury or death.
▲Do not stand between the tractor and implement during hitching.
▲Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from power-driven parts.
▲Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with moving parts.
▲Watch out for wires, trees, etc., when raising implement. Make sure all persons are clear of working area.
▲Turning tractor too tight may cause implement to ride up on wheels. This could result in injury or equipment damage.
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a
!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.potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra
Be Aware of
Signal Words
A Signal word designates a degree or level of hazard seriousness. The signal words are:
! 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.
! 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.
! 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.
For Your Protection
▲Thoroughly read and understand the “Safety Label” section, read all instructions noted on them.
Shutdown and Storage
▲Lower machine to ground, put tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove the key.
▲Detach and store implements in a area where children normally do not play. Secure implement by using blocks and supports.
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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual.
Use Safety
Lights and Devices
▲Slow moving tractors, selfpropelled 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.
Transport
Machinery Safely
▲Comply with state and local laws.
▲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.
▲Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset. Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with brakes.
▲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.
▲IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load that is more than double the weight of tractor.
Practice Safe Maintenance
▲Understand procedure before doing work. Use proper tools and equipment, refer to Operator’s Manual for additional information.
▲Work in a clean dry area.
▲Lower the implement to the ground, put tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove key before preforming maintenance.
▲Allow implement to cool completely.
▲Do not grease or oil implement while it is in operation.
▲Inspect all parts. Make sure parts are in good condition & installed properly.
▲Remove buildup of grease, oil or debris.
▲Remove all tools and unused parts from implement before operation.
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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual.
Prepare for Emergencies
▲Be prepared if a fire starts.
▲Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
▲Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital and fire department near phone.
Wear
Protective Equipment
▲Protective clothing and equipment should be worn.
▲Wear clothing and 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 could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine.
▲Never allow children to operate equipment.
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Important Safety Information
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.
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 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 label placement. To install new labels:
a.Clean the area the label is to be placed.
b.Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to be placed.
c.Peel backing from label. Press firmly onto the surface.
d.Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card.
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Red Reflector (Both Sides)
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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 this product.
The heavy duty FM3188 and FM4188 Series Flail Mowers are designed and built to provide excellent cutting performance 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 cutting 88” wide and 1/2" to 6" high. The three-point Cat. I hitch is designed to be used on tractors with a maximum 80 PTO horsepower. Their hitch is designed with a screw type crank adjustment for 7 3/4" offset capability to the left or right making this mower even more desirable for cutting in and around trees with extremely low hanging branches. Its horizontal rotor cutting design greatly reduces the potential of launching projectiles out from under the mower making it an excellent choice for state and municipal mowing applications. Both models are complete with a 540 rpm Cat. 4 driveline.
The FM3188 model equipped with fine cutting 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, and right of ways.
The FM4188 model equipped with forged hammer knives and heavy duty brush rake teeth make this model well suited for nursery and agricultural applications where heavy grass, brush, prunings, saplings, small stumps, corn stocks and other row crop debris are present. The rake teeth will gather and aggressively force material into the rotor hammer knives for a more complete pulverization.
See “Specifications & Capacities” on page 21 and “Features and Benefits” on page 22 for additional information and performance enhancing options.
•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 & Support Center by your dealer.
“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by facing the direction the machine will operate while in use unless otherwise stated.
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.
The Warranty 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 parts and equipment needed to service the mower.
The parts on your Flail 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.
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.
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