Land Pride FM4188, FM3188 User Manual

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Flail Mowers

FM3188 & FM4188

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Operator’s Manual

Read the Operator’s manual entirely. When
you see this symbol, the subsequent

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instructions andwarningsare serious - follow
without exception. Your life and the lives of
others depend on it!

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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1

Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Serial Number Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Further Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Section 1: Assembly and Set-up . . . . . . . .9

Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Hitch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Tractor Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Driveline Minimum Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Driveline Maximum Allowable Length . . . . . . . 11

Section 2: Operating Instructions . . . . . .12

Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Mowing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Brush Rake Teeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Section 3: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Leveling the Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cutting Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Mower Hitch Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Belt Tension Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Brush Rake Teeth Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication 16

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Trash Removal & Rotor Knife Access . . . . . . . . .16

Rotor Knife Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

FM3188 Cutting Knife Replacement . . . . . . . .17

FM4188 Hammer Knife Replacement . . . . . . .17

V-Belt Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Driveline Shaft U-Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Driveline Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Inner Tube Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

3-Point Hitch Slide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Roller Bearing (Both Ends) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Cutter Rotor Bearing (Both Ends) . . . . . . . . . .20

Section 5: Specifications & Capacities . .21

Section 6: Features and Benefits . . . . . .22

Section 7: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .23

Section 8: Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

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the rightto revise andimprove itsproducts as it sees fit. This publicationdescribes the stateof this productat the time of its publication,and may notreflect the productin the future.

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Important Safety Information

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.

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.

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

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Be Aware of
Signal Words

A Signal word designates a degree or
level of hazard seriousness. The
signal words are:

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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

▲ Thoroughly read and understand

the “Safety Label” section, read all
instructions noted on them.

equipment, hazard control and accident prevention
are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
prudence and proper training of personnelinvolved in
the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of
equipment.

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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 mayalso
be used to alert against unsafe
practices.

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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

▲ 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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Important Safety Information

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, self-

propelled equipment, and towed
implements can create a hazard
when driven on public roads. They
are difficult to see, especially at
night.

▲ Flashing warning lights and turn

signals are recommended
whenever driving on public roads.
Use lights and devices provided
with implement.

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.

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▲ 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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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.

911

Wear
Protective Equipment

▲ Protectiveclothingandequipment

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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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.

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.Pressfirmlyontothe surface.
d. Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card.

818-130C

Caution: To avoid injury

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Danger: Guard Missing

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Warning: General

838-079C

Danger: Rotating
Knives Both sides

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Red Reflector (Both Sides)

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ROTATING DRIVELINE

KEEP AWAY!

818-552C

Danger: Rotating Driveline

818-540C

Danger: Guard Missing

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Introduction

Introduction

Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new
product owners. This implement has been designedwith
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.

Terminology

“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by
facing the directionthe machine will operate while in use
unless otherwise stated.

Definitions

Application

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
tractorswithamaximum80PTOhorsepower.Theirhitch
isdesigned with ascrewtype crank adjustmentfor 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 equippedwith fine cuttingknives 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 teethmake 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.

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 of purchase. This information is
necessary to provide you with quality customer service.

If customer service or repair parts are required contact a
LandPridedealer. A dealer has trained personnel, repair
parts and equipment needed to service the mower.

The parts on your Flail Mower have been specially
designedandshouldonlybe 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
modelnumber when ordering partsfromyour Land Pride
dealer.Besuretoincludeyourserialandmodel numbers
incorrespondencealso. Refer to Figure 1forthelocation
of your serial number plate.

Using This Manual

This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize

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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 thetime of printing. Some partsmay 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.

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