Land Pride FM4088 manual

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    Cover photo ma y show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit. © Cop yright 2006 Pr inted Read the Operator’ s manual entirely . When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are ser ious - f ollow without exception. Y our life and the liv es of others depend on it! ! T able of Contents 18006 7/06/06 309-106M Oper[...]

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    T able of Contents © Copyright 2006 All rights Reser v ed Land Pride provides this publication “as is” without w arranty of any kind, either e xpressed or implied. While e very precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Land Pride assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions . Neither is any liability assumed f or damage[...]

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    1 Important Safety Information 7/06/06 Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M Land Pride T able of Contents Important Safety Information Safety at All Times Thoroughl y read and understand the instructions given in this manual bef ore operation. Refer to the “Safety Label” section, read all instructions noted on them. Do no[...]

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    2 Important Safety Information Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M 7/06/06 Land Pride T able of Contents T ransport Machinery Safel y ▲ Comply with state and local laws . ▲ Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph. DO NO T EXCEED . Ne ver tr av el at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering and st[...]

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    3 Important Safety Information 7/06/06 Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M Land Pride T able of Contents Prepare for Emer g encies ▲ Be prepared if a fire star ts. ▲ K eep a first aid kit and fire e xtinguisher handy . ▲ K eep emergency numbers f or doctor , ambulance, hospital and fire depar tment near phone. 911 [...]

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    4 Important Safety Information Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M 7/06/06 Land Pride T able of Contents 818-130C Caution: To avoid injury 818-230C Red Reflector (Both Sides) 818-540C Danger: Guard Missing 18006 18008 13314 Safety Labels Your Flail Mower comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They were designed to h[...]

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    5 Important Safety Information 7/06/06 Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M Land Pride T able of Contents 818-558C Warning: General 818-543C Danger: Guard Missing 818-552C Danger: Rotating Driveline ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 18006 13314 XXXXX 18006[...]

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    6 Important Safety Information Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M 7/06/06 Land Pride T able of Contents 818-556C Danger: Thrown Object 838-079C Danger: Rotating Knives Both sides 18006 18006[...]

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    7 Introduction 7/06/06 Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M Land Pride T able of Contents Introduction Serial Number Plate Location 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 [...]

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    8 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-up Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M 7/06/06 Land Pride T able of Contents Section 1: Assembly and Set-up Tractor Requirements This mower is designed with a 3-Point category I hitch. Tractor horse power rating should not exceed 80 PTO horse power. NO TE: Ballast may need to be added to your t[...]

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    9 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-up 7/06/06 Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M Land Pride T able of Contents Tractor Hook-Up 1. Be cer tain that tractor dra w bar will not interfere . Mov e draw bar ahead or remov e if required. Dra w bar should also be check ed for clearance when unit is being raised f or the first time. 2. [...]

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    10 Section 2: Operating Instructions Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M 7/06/06 Land Pride T able of Contents Section 2: Operating Instructions Transporting 6. When raising the mow er to transpor t position, be sure that driveline does not contact tractor or mo wer . Adjust and set the tractor’ s 3-point hitch lift height[...]

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    11 Section 3: Adjustments 7/06/06 Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M Land Pride T able of Contents Section 3: Adjustments Leveling the Mower 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 re[...]

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    12 Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M 7/06/06 Land Pride T able of Contents Section 4: Maintenance and Lubr ication 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 [...]

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    13 Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication 7/06/06 Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M Land Pride T able of Contents Cutter Rotor Bearing (Both Ends) Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Roller Bearing (Both Ends) Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Driveline Shaft U-Joints Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease[...]

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    14 Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M 7/06/06 Land Pride T able of Contents 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 [...]

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    15 Section 5: Specifications & Capacities 7/06/06 Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M Land Pride T able of Contents FM30 & FM40 Series Flail Mower s FM3072 FM3088 FM4088 Cutting Width 72" 88" 88” Overall Width 80” 96” 96” Height 45” Depth 43” W eight 1014 lbs. 1122lbs. 1142 lbs. Cutting Height [...]

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    16 Section 6: Features and Benefits Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M 7/06/06 Land Pride T able of Contents Section 6: Features and Benefits FM30 & FM40 Series Flail Mower s Features Benefits Ke y widths 30 Ser ies: 72”, 88”; 40 Ser ies: 88” Gearbo x HP Rating 35 - 80 HP 7 3/4” Left & right-screw type offs[...]

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    17 Section 7: T r oubleshooting 7/06/06 Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M Land Pride T able of Contents Section 7: T roubleshooting Prob lem Solution ! CAUTION Do not try to clean r ear dischar ge ar ea when mower is running. Bodily harm may occur! Belt slipping Unplug and clean mower dec k. Remov e belt guard shields and [...]

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    18 Section 8: Appendix Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M 7/06/06 Land Pride T able of Contents Section 8: Appendix Torque Values Chart in-tpi 1 N·m ft-lb 3 N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb mm x pitch N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb 1/4" - 20 7.4 5.6 11 8 16 12 M 5 X 0.8 4 3 6 5 9 7 1/4" - 28 8.5 6 13 10 18 14 M [...]

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    19 Section 8: Appendix 7/06/06 Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M Land Pride T able of Contents 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 [...]

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    Corporate Office: P .O. Bo x 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www .landpride.com[...]