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SKID-STEER / COMPACT TRACK LOADER
FLAIL MOWER
O P E R AT O R ' S M A N U A L
O P E R AT O R ' S M A N U A L
350 EAST 60TH ST. N. • SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
350 EAST 60TH ST. N. • SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
800.658.5561 • 605.977.3300
800.658.5561 • 605.977.3300
WWW.DIAMONDMOWERS.COM
WWW.DIAMONDMOWERS.COM
PARTS
PARTS
WARRANTY + SERVICE
WARRANTY + SERVICE
888.960.0361
888.960.0361
888.960.0364
888.960.0364

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  • Page 1 SKID-STEER / COMPACT TRACK LOADER FLAIL MOWER O P E R AT O R ’ S M A N U A L O P E R AT O R ’ S M A N U A L 350 EAST 60TH ST. N. • SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 350 EAST 60TH ST.
  • Page 2 Diamond Mowers will not be liable for an owner or operator’s loss, damage, or injury due to the misuse of the equipment, failure to understand the inherent risks, or inability to properly operate the equipment.
  • Page 3 WELCOME! Thank you for choosing Diamond Mowers, and welcome to your Skid-Steer / Compact Track Loader Flail Mower. Before you begin operating, we encourage you to look through this manual to review the proper maintenance and operating techniques that will keep you, and your equipment, safe — while ensuring you the most productive flail mower in the market.
  • Page 4 – so you can get back to work, fast. TRANSFERRED OWNERSHIP If you have acquired this flail mower from a previous owner, we encourage you to register your equipment online. By registering your Diamond Mowers unit, you’ll stay informed on product advancements, offers and service alerts.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTENDED USE TAKE A LOOK AROUND GETTING STARTED OPERATING YOUR FLAIL MOWER MAINTENANCE INTERVALS TROUBLESHOOTING PARTS BOOK INDEX...

  • Page 6: Intended Use

    Any damage that may occur as a result of misuse will void warranty as stated in Diamond Mowers’ warranty policy. Do not operate this unit without first reading the safety precautions...

  • Page 7: Take A Look Around

    HYDRAULIC MOTOR BEARINGS Our flail mower is equipped with a For ultimate long life and reliability, high flow / high efficiency hydraulic our flail cutting shafts and ground motor matched to your skid-steer / rollers are equipped with the best compact track loader.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    FLAIL MOWER OPERATOR’S MANUAL GETTING STARTED HIGH FLOW MACHINE Diamond’s flail mower must be used on a high flow machine capable of 32-45 GPM (122-171 LPM) and have a case drain. SHATTER RESISTANT ENCLOSURE A shatter resistant enclosure is REQUIRED!
  • Page 9 Clean connections before attaching to prevent contamination. • The pressure , return , and case drain hoses from your flail mower are identified in the illustration at left. • Make sure the hose length outside of the bracket is long enough for...

  • Page 10: Operating Your Flail Mower

    Before you operate, note that the primary responsibility for safety on this equipment falls to the operator. Only trained individuals who have read and understood this manual should operate this unit. If any portion of this manual is not understood, contact Diamond Mowers’ Service/Warranty at 888.960.0364 or 605.977.3300. SAFETY TIPS Be sure to read all warnings carefully.
  • Page 11 Contact with the cutting shaft and knives while the in motion will cause serious injury or death. The cutting shaft spins at a very high speed and can take several minutes to stop. Be sure all personnel are clear of the machine before engaging the Flail Mower. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE...
  • Page 12 FLAIL MOWER OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING TECHNIQUES GRASS & BRUSH CUT Use to cut grass or brush. • Lower the front of the deck slightly to ensure that there is ample room for exhausted material to be dispersed. ◦ If you hear the cutting shaft, or engine slow down, lift up the head and/or slow your ground speed.
  • Page 13 FLAIL MOWER OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING TECHNIQUES FINISHED MOW Use for a finished look. • Drive straight into the material keeping the deck low and level, or slightly pitched forward. • Maintain speed of the cutting shaft and ground speed. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE...
  • Page 14 For small trees, start working at the top and cut the tree in 12” (305mm) increments. • With the Flail Mower lifted slightly, drive straight into the material. • Allow enough time for the tree section to fall away while cutting.
  • Page 15 FLAIL MOWER OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING TECHNIQUES NO PANCAKING DO NOT pancake. • This machine is not built to drop on top of material for cutting or mulching. Damage will incur to the cutting shaft and bearings as a result of driving down (pancaking) on top of the material.

  • Page 16: Maintenance Intervals

    FLAIL MOWER OPERATOR’S MANUAL MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Regular maintenance will make certain your unit stays productive and retains a long, operating life. The following chart represents the minimum intervals recommended for inspection and maintenance. 10 HOURS/ PROCEDURE HOURS/ HOURS/ DAILY NEEDED...
  • Page 17 FLAIL MOWER OPERATOR’S MANUAL BELTS AND PULLEYS Belt Replacement: • Remove the access cover. • Push the idler pulley away from the belt with a wrench, pry bar, or similar tool to relieve pressure on the belt. ◦ DO NOT...
  • Page 18 FLAIL MOWER OPERATOR’S MANUAL BELTS AND PULLEYS Reversing Cutting Shaft Rotation: “Forward rotation” is defined as NOTE: blade rotation the same as the tractor tires when driving forward. “Reverse rotation” is the opposite. • Remove access cover and belt from the pulleys as described on the previous page.
  • Page 19 FLAIL MOWER OPERATOR’S MANUAL CUTTING SHAFT • Grease the cutting shaft bearing zerks (1 on each side of the flail) every 10 hours or daily with #2 lithium based grease from a hand grease gun until grease purges from the bearing seals.
  • Page 20 ◦ Examine the taper bearing its race for damage or wear. No wear; proceed with the following steps. Wear detected; contact Diamond Mowers for a rebuild kit with instruction. • Pour synthetic SAE 75-90W oil into the ground roller insert...
  • Page 21 FLAIL MOWER OPERATOR’S MANUAL GROUND ROLLER Bearing Maintenance: • Place the taper bearing over the ground roller shaft and into the taper bearing race. • Add more synthetic SAE 75-90W until approximately 1/8” (3mm) above the taper bearing. • Place a thrust washer...
  • Page 22 FLAIL MOWER OPERATOR’S MANUAL GROUND ROLLER Bearing Maintenance: (12) • Clean any oil or debris off the surface of the insert where the end cap will mate • Remove the cap screws. ◦ NOTE: Failure to remove excess oil from the holes may result in a cracked insert when the end cap is secured to the insert.
  • Page 23 FLAIL MOWER OPERATOR’S MANUAL GROUND ROLLER Bearing Maintenance: • Reassemble the bearings into the ground roller with their cap screws. ◦ Torque the hardware to 51ft-lbs (69Nm). • Lower the flail back onto the ground roller, allowing the bearing shafts...
  • Page 24 FLAIL MOWER OPERATOR’S MANUAL GROUND ROLLER (21) Cutting Height Adjustment: • Loosen the retaining plates (18) (20) (19) lock nuts on both sides of (19) the flail. • Adjust the ground roller brackets (20) up or down by turning the adjustment nuts •...
  • Page 25 FLAIL MOWER OPERATOR’S MANUAL KNIVES • Inspect the flail knives excessive wear or damage every 10 hours or daily. ◦ Replace them as needed. ◦ Replace knives in pairs opposite of each other to maintain balance of the cutting shaft.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Belt is stretched or badly worn; replace as needed. Loose belt(s) Flail mowers are equipped with automatic self-tensioners; call Diamond Mowers for assistance. Misaligned pulleys Correct pulley alignment. PROBLEMS POTENTIAL CAUSE SOLUTION Verify hydraulic hoses are installed No hydraulic oil flow correctly.
  • Page 27 Motor Runs, but Will Not Cut Belt is broken; replace. Flail mowers are equipped with Broken belt automatic self-tensioners; call Diamond Mowers for assistance. Verify hydraulic hoses are installed Hydraulic hoses are correctly. Verify skid-steer high flow reversed hydraulics are engaged.

  • Page 28: Parts Book

    F L A I L M O W E R PARTS BOOK...
  • Page 29 FLAIL MOWER PARTS BOOK 75"(1905mm) CUTTER ASSEMBLY 25-1362 REF# PARTS DESCRIPTION PART # REF# PARTS DESCRIPTION PART # CUTTERSHAFT BEARING 10-0006 75" SKID STEER FLAIL BONNET 25-0131 GROUND ROLLER BEARING ASSY 10-1051 GROUND ROLLER BLOCK 31-0563 3/8 LOCK WASHER 11-0005...
  • Page 30 FLAIL MOWER PARTS BOOK 90”(2286mm) CUTTER ASSEMBLY 25-1298 REF# PARTS DESCRIPTION PART # REF# PARTS DESCRIPTION PART # CUTTERSHAFT BEARING 10-0006 LOCK PLATE 41-0003 GROUND ROLLER BEARING ASSY 10-1051 ADJUSTMENT ROD INSIDE 41-0005 3/8 LOCK WASHER 11-0005 ADJUSTMENT ROD OUTSIDE...
  • Page 31 FLAIL MOWER PARTS BOOK 102”(2591mm) CUTTER ASSEMBLY 25-XXXX...
  • Page 32 FLAIL MOWER PARTS BOOK DECAL IDENTIFICATION All Flail Heads...
  • Page 33 FLAIL MOWER PARTS BOOK DRIVE ASSEMBLY All Flail Heads REF# PARTS DESCRIPTION PART # REF# PARTS DESCRIPTION PART # SHEAVE 6.3 10-1007 12MM X 40MM X 1.75 HEX CAPSCREW 11-0672 2-3/16" TAPERLOCK BUSHING 10-1012 3/8 X 1 H.S. NC SKT HEAD 11-0752 1-1/4"...
  • Page 34 FLAIL MOWER PARTS BOOK 75”(1905mm) & 90”(2286mm) HOSE ASSEMBLIES 25-1299 REF# PARTS DESCRIPTION PART # REF# PARTS DESCRIPTION PART # HOSE CLAMP 11-2008 3/4 MALE QUICK COUPLER, FLAT FACE 21-1576 1/4MJIC X 1/4MORB-90DEG ADAPTER 21-1264 3/4 FEMALE QUICK COUPLER, FLAT FACE...
  • Page 35 FLAIL MOWER PARTS BOOK 102”(2591mm) HOSE ASSEMBLIES 25-1603 REF# PARTS DESCRIPTION PART # REF# PARTS DESCRIPTION PART # HOSE CLAMP 11-2008 3/4 MALE QUICK COUPLER, FLAT FACE 21-1576 1/4MJIC X 1/4MORB-90DEG ADAPTER 21-1264 3/4 FEMALE QUICK COUPLER, FLAT FACE 21-1577...
  • Page 36 FLAIL MOWER PARTS BOOK MOTOR ASSEMBLY 30-0509 All Flail Assemblies REF# PARTS DESCRIPTION PART # REF# PARTS DESCRIPTION PART # BUSHING 30-1002 SEAL KIT (continental shaft only) 30-1211 BALL BEARING 30-1044 SHAFT SEAL WASHER 30-1071 CONTINENTAL SHAFT ONLY: SPIROLOCK 30-1094...
  • Page 37 FLAIL MOWER PARTS BOOK GROUND ROLLER BEARING 10-1051 All Flail Assemblies TORQUE TORQUE REF# PARTS DESCRIPTION PART# (ft-lbs) (Nm) TAPER BEARING 10-1049 TAPER BEARING RACE 10-1050 ROLL PIN 11-2006 11-2065 28.7 38.9 5/16 X 1-3/4 NC SHCS THRUST WASHER 2.00 OD X 1.26 ID...

  • Page 38: Index

    INDEX Baffle 18 Maintenance Chart 16 Belt Motor, Hydraulic 7 Belt Replacement 17 Reversing Direction 18 Belt Drive 7 Operation Safety Tips 10 Stowed Position 11 Cutting Shaft Techniques Bearings 7, 19 Finished Mow 13 Bolts 19 Grass & Brush Cut 12 No Pancaking 15 Tree Cut 14 Owner Registration 4...
  • Page 39 INDEX Transferred Ownership 4 Troubleshooting 26 Welcome 3...
  • Page 40 15-1101 DLF-MANUAL...