Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product FM4188 Land Pride
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Cover photo ma y show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit. © Cop yright 2007 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.
T able of Contents © Copyright 2007 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 .
1 Important Safety Information 3/21/07 FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M 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.
2 Important Safety Information FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M 3/21/07 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 stopping.
3 Important Safety Information 3/21/07 FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M 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.
4 Important Safety Information FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M 3/21/07 Land Pride T able of Contents 818-130C Caution: To avoid injury 24864 Safety Labels Your Flail Mower comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They were designed to help you safely operate your implement.
5 Important Safety Information 3/21/07 FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M Land Pride T able of Contents 838-079C Danger: Rotating Knives Both sides 818-558C Warning: General XXXXX 24864 818-556.
6 Important Safety Information FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M 3/21/07 Land Pride T able of Contents 818-552C Danger: Rotating Driveline ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 13314 818-540C Danger: .
7 Introduction 3/21/07 FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M Land Pride T able of Contents Introduction 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.
8 Introduction FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M 3/21/07 Land Pride T able of Contents 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.
9 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-up 3/21/07 FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M Land Pride T able of Contents Hitch Assembl y Figure 1-1 24866 Section 1: Assembly and Set-up 2. Remov e lock nut (#13) and bolt (#12). Pull adjustment rod (#7) back as sho wn.
10 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-up FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M 3/21/07 Land Pride T able of Contents Maximum Allo wable Driveline Movement Figure 1-3 IMPORT ANT: Some tr actors are equipped with multispeed PT O ranges. Be cer tain your tractor ‘s PT O is set for 540 r pm.
11 Section 1: Assembl y and Set-up 3/21/07 FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M Land Pride T able of Contents Driveline Minimum Length Refer to Figure 1-4: 1. Star t tractor and slowly engage 3-point controls to mov e lower ar ms until the gearbo x shaft is appro ximately lev el with the tractor's PT O shaft.
12 Section 2: Operating Instructions FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M 3/21/07 Land Pride T able of Contents Section 2: Operating Instructions Transporting 1. When raising mow er to transpor t position, be sure driveline does not contact tractor or mo wer.
13 Section 2: Operating Instructions 3/21/07 FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M Land Pride T able of Contents 13. Nev er work close to or on steep slopes. 14. Do not engage PT O with mow er in the fully raised position. Do not engage PT O at full throttle.
14 Section 3: Adjustments FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M 3/21/07 Land Pride T able of Contents Section 3: Adjustments ! CAUTION Engage parking br ake, shut of f tractor , r emove ke y and d.
15 Section 3: Adjustments 3/21/07 FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M Land Pride T able of Contents Belt Tension Adjustment ! CAUTION Belt drive system under spring tension; use care to avoid bodily harm! ! WARNING Excessive tension on the belt may lead to pr ematur e failur e of belt and drive components.
16 Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M 3/21/07 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.
17 Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication 3/21/07 FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M Land Pride T able of Contents FM3188 Cutting Knife Replacement Refer to Figure 4-3: The cutting knives have a cutting edge on both the leading and trailing edges.
18 Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M 3/21/07 Land Pride T able of Contents 20 Hours Driveline Shaft U-Joints Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Qu.
19 Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication 3/21/07 FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M Land Pride T able of Contents 3-Point Hitch Slide 4- Places Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 24864 25 Hours Gearbox Type of Lubrication: SAE EP 90W Gear Lube Check oil level in gearbox by removing the plug located on the right hand side.
20 Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M 3/21/07 Land Pride T able of Contents Cutter Rotor Bearing (Both Ends) Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Rol.
21 Section 5: Specifications & Capacities 3/21/07 FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M Land Pride T able of Contents FM31 & FM41 Series Flail Mower s FM3188 FM4188 Cutting Width 88" 88” Overall Width 96” 96” Height 45” Depth 43” Appro ximate Machine Weight 1300 lbs.
22 Section 6: Features and Benefits FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M 3/21/07 Land Pride T able of Contents Section 6: Features and Benefits FM31 & FM41 Series Flail Mowers Features Benefits 88” Cutting width A good cutting width for man y applications.
23 Section 7: T r oubleshooting 3/21/07 FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M 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.
24 Section 8: Appendix FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M 3/21/07 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.
25 Section 8: Appendix 3/21/07 FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M Land Pride T able of Contents Warranty Land Pride warrants to the original purchaser that this Land Pride product will be free .
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If you have not bought Land Pride FM4188 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Land Pride FM4188 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Land Pride FM4188 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Land Pride FM4188 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
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