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Disc Mowers
DM3705, DM3706, and DM3707 Series
21019
Table of Contents
327-083M
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 2006 Printed
Cover photo may show optional equipment
not supplied with standard unit.
9/15/06
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- Page 1 Disc Mowers DM3705, DM3706, and DM3707 Series 21019 Table of Contents 327-083M 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! ©...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Copyright 2006 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. -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
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”... - Page 4 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.
- Page 5 Important Safety Information 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.
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Page 6: Safety Labels
3. Replace all damaged or missing labels. 4. Some new equipment installed during repair require safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components make sure DM3705, DM3706, and DM3707 Series Disc Mowers 327-083M Table of Contents the correct safety labels are included in the request. - Page 7 Important Safety Information 9/15/06 Table of Contents 21021 21020 21020 21021 DM3705, DM3706, and DM3707 Series Disc Mowers 327-083M 818-641C Danger Rotating Blades 818-641C Danger Rotating Blades 818-642C Danger Thrown Object 818-132C Danger Thrown Object...
- Page 8 Important Safety Information DM3705, DM3706, and DM3707 Series Disc Mowers 327-083M Table of Contents 21021 21021 21020 21025 838-094C Warning: High Pressure 838-824C Danger: Pinch Point Hazard 818-558C Warning: General Mower Safety 818-543C Warning Guard Missing 9/15/06...
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Page 9: Introduction
Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners. This Disc Mower 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 the machine. -
Page 10: Section 1: Assembly And Set-Up
Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Tools Required • Fork lift, crane hoist or block-and-tackle • Impact wrench or socket and ratchet set (English & metric) • Rubber mallet • Box-end (english & metric), allen (english & metric) and crescent wrenches •... -
Page 11: Main Frame To Cutter Bar Assembly
Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Main Frame to Cutter Bar Assembly Refer to Figure 1-2: 4. The cutter bar gearbox (#1) is shipped with nylon bushings (#2) mounted on both sides of gearbox thru input shaft. Slide reach arm pivot lug (#3) over nylon bushing (#2) as shown. -
Page 12: Cutter Bar Assembly
Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Cutter Bar Assembly Refer to Figure 1-3: 2. Attach outside material guide (#3) to cutter assembly with 1/2” x 3 1/2” grade 5 hex head bolt (#8), 1” dia. x 2” compression spring (#15), flat washer (#12), and nylock nut (#11) as shown. -
Page 13: Main Frame Assembly (Back Side)
(#18) and tighten. 3. Attach coupler (coupler supplied by owner, not by Land Pride) to opposite end of cylinder hose (#19). 4. Install inner belt guard with four 3/8” x 1” hex bolts (#6), flat washers (#9), and lockwashers (#10). -
Page 14: Canvas Curtain Assembly
Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up Canvas Curtain Assembly Refer to Figure 1-6: 1. Place canvas curtain (#1) over curtain support frames (#6 & #7) with sewn cut-out end located over cutter gearbox. 2. Slip curtain canvas eyelets (A) over curtain support frame end posts (B). -
Page 15: Section 2: Operating
Section 2: Operating Section 2: Operating 3-point Pin Set-up Refer to Figure 2-1: The 3-point pins in the mower may be arranged four different ways to accommodate different tractor sizes. The first 3-point offset arrangement shown below positions the first cutter blade closest to the tractor. Each arrangement thereafter is further away. -
Page 16: Driveline Installation
Section 2: Operating Driveline Installation Refer to Figure 2-3 on page 14: An additional driveline may be required if Disc Mower is to be used on more than one tractor especially if a quick hitch is used. WARNING Damaged drivelines can cause serious injury or death. CAUTION Tractor PTO shield and all Disc Mower guards must be in place at all times during operation! -
Page 17: Rope Hook-Up
Section 2: Operating IMPORTANT: Two small chains are supplied with the driveline. These chains must be attached to outer and inner driveline yoke shields and to the cutter deck and tractor to restrict driveline shields from rotating. 9. Hook one of the driveline safety chains in a hole on the outer driveline yoke shield and the opposite end to the tractor to restrict outer shield rotation. -
Page 18: Spring Tension Adjustment
Section 2: Operating Spring Tension Adjustment DANGER Before making any adjustments to this implement, disengage PTO, shut off tractor, remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop. Disconnect PTO driveline. There are two springs on the mower. The lower spring attached to the reach arm adjusts response time between when 3-point arms raise and when cutter bar starts to raise. -
Page 19: Operating Check List
Section 2: Operating Operating Check List In addition to design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon awareness, concern, prudence and proper training involved in operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment. Perform inspection checks before cutting with the mower.See Operating Checklist on left side of this page. -
Page 20: Safety Break-Away
Section 2: Operating The cutting angle is defined as the angle the cutter bar is to the tractor axle during operation. For example, cutter bar angle would be down if cutting a declined surface from a level surface and up if cutting and inclined surface. - Page 21 With a little practice and experience you should become very good at operating your Land Pride Disc Mower. 9/15/06 DM3705, DM3706, and DM3707 Series Disc Mowers 327-083M...
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Page 22: Section 3: Adjustments
Section 3: Adjustments Section 3: Adjustments Belt Tension Adjustment Belt must be properly tensioned at all times to avoid excessive flopping and slipping. A loose belt will also cause poor cutting and premature wear. Check tightness of belt regularly, especially when working the first few hours. -
Page 23: Section 4: Maintenance And Lubrication
Never replace one knife only per disc. Always replace both of them to avoid creating an out-of-balance force. CAUTION Replace with Land Pride blades only. Substitute blades may not meet specifications and may fail in a hazardous manner that could cause injury. 9/15/06... -
Page 24: Belleville Washer Replacement
Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication Belleville Washer Replacement The Belleville washers on break-away bar may become flat and weak over use and should be replaced when cutter bar continues to break-away after resetting. See “Safety Break-Away” on page 18 for additional information on the Spring Washers. -
Page 25: Lubrication
Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication Lubrication Lubrication Multi-purpose Legend spray lube 21037 14293 21031 9/15/06 Table of Contents Multi-purpose Multi-purpose grease lube oil lube Driveline Inner Tube Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = Clean & coat inner tube of driveline with a light film of grease and then reassemble. -
Page 26: Cutter Bar
Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication 20772 DM3705, DM3706, and DM3707 Series Disc Mowers 327-083M Table of Contents Cutter Bar Check oil level in cutter bar by removing filler level plug with cutter bar in transport position. (Fill/Level plug is located between first and second discs on DM3705 and between second and third discs on DM3706 and DM3707.) Add oil if level is low. -
Page 27: Section 5: Specifications & Capacities
Section 5: Specifications & Capacities Section 5: Specifications & Capacities Cutter Bar Oil capacity Weight (approximate) Recommended Tractor PTO HP Range Gearbox Oil capacity 9/15/06 Table of Contents 37 Series Disc Mowers DM3705 Number of Discs Cutting Width 6’ 9” Transport Width 74”... -
Page 28: Section 6: Features & Benefits
Section 6: Features & Benefits Section 6: Features & Benefits Features Cutter bar 81”, 96” and 112” widths Common oil chamber Warranty Maximum cutting angle (Angle cutter bar is to tractor axle) Narrow transport Hook-ups Rock guards Hydraulic cutterbar lift Cutterbar drive 1 1/4”... -
Page 29: Section 7: Troubleshooting
Section 7: Troubleshooting Section 7: Troubleshooting Problem Cause Not cutting clean Dull Blades. Mower not level. Ground speed too fast. Blades locked back. Blade on wrong for rotation of disc Streaking conditions in Conditions too wet for cutting. swath Dull blades. Wet mud build-up between skid shoes. -
Page 30: Section 8: Appendix
Section 8: Appendix Section 8: Appendix Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes Bolt Head Identification Bolt Size (Inches) Grade 2 Grade 5 in-tip N · ft-lb N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb 1/4” - 20 1/4” - 28 5/16”... -
Page 31: Warranty
Driveline: 1 Year Parts and Labor Blades and belt: 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 such as blades, belts, tines, etc. - Page 32 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...