Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up; Tractor Requirements; Torque Requirements; Hitch Assembly - Land Pride FM3188 Operator's Manual

Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up

Tractor Requirements

Tractor horsepower and hitch category should be within
the range noted below. Tractors outside the horsepower
range must not be used. The lower 3-Point arms must be
stabilized to prevent side-to-side movement. Most
tractors have sway blocks or adjustable chains for this
purpose.
Horsepower Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-80 HP
Hitch Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-Point Cat. I or Cat. II
Rear PTO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 RPM
Tractor Weight . . . . . . . . . See Important Note Below
IMPORTANT: Your tractor may require additional
ballast to maintain steering control. Refer to your
Tractor's Operators Manual and machine weights on
page 23 to make this determination.

Torque Requirements

Refer to "Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes" on
page 26 to determine correct torque values when
tightening hardware.
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Hitch Assembly

Refer to Figure 1-1:
The hitch is disassembled for ease in shipping.
1. Remove lock nuts (#5) and bolts (#4).
Pull tubes (#2) and (#3) back as shown.
2. Remove lock nut (#13) and bolt (#12). Pull
adjustment rod (#7) back as shown.
3. Assemble hitch (#1) to Flail Mower by inserting upper
tube (#2) through hitch tube (A), spacer tube (B),
hitch tube (C) and into retaining collar (D).
4. Secure upper tube with bolt (#4) and lock nut (#5).
5. Insert lower tube (#3) through lower hitch tube (E)
and into retaining collar (F).
6. Secure lower tube with bolt (#4) and lock nut (#5).
7. With hand crank (#6), screw adjustment rod (#7) into
adjustment block (#8) until washer (#9) is tight
against the side panel.
8. Press washer (#10) against the side panel. Insert
bolt (#12) through retaining collar (#11) and
adjustment rod (#7). Secure with lock nut (#13).
9. Return hand crank (#6) to its carrying tube (G).
10. Tighten all hardware to the correct torque.
Hitch Assembly
Figure 1-1
FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M 9