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SKID-STEER / COMPACT TRACK LOADER
FLAIL MOWER
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
DIAMONDMOWERS.COM
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  • Page 1 SKID-STEER / COMPACT TRACK LOADER FLAIL MOWER OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATOR’S MANUAL DIAMONDMOWERS.COM DIAMONDMOWERS.COM...
  • 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,...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTENDED USE TAKE A LOOK AROUND GETTING STARTED OPERATING YOUR FLAIL MOWER MAINTENANCE 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 Do not operate this unit without first reading the safety precautions and operating instructions in this manual.

  • Page 7: Take A Look Around

    TAKE A LOOK AROUND KNIVES BELT DRIVE The cutting shaft is equipped with Heavy duty flails use a high heavy duty brush and grass blades strength belt with an automatic for a smooth, even cut. self-tensioner; no manual adjustment needed. HYDRAULIC MOTOR BEARINGS Flail mowers equipped with a high...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED MACHINE FLOW 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! This product must not be used without a shatter resistant cab enclosure.
  • Page 9 GETTING STARTED • 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 the head to make a full range of motion, but not so long that the hose can pinch.

  • Page 10: Operating Your Flail Mower

    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. They are included for your safety, and for the safety of others working with you.
  • Page 11 Contact with the cutting shaft and knives while 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.
  • Page 12 OPERATING YOUR FLAIL MOWER GRASS AND BRUSH CUT Use to cut grass or brush. • Lower the front of the deck slightly to ensure 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 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.
  • 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 Damage will incur to the cutting shaft and bearings as a result of driving down (pancaking) on top of the material. Dropping the Flail Mower straight down (pancaking) on heavy vegetation can cause severe damage to the cutting shaft and bearings.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 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. MAINTENANCE INTERVALS 500 HOURS/ PROCEDURE HOURS/ HOURS/ ANNUALLY NEEDED DAILY WEEKLY BELTS & PULLEYS Adjust CUTTING SHAFT Grease...
  • Page 17 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 damage the idler pulley or other components when relieving pressure on the belt.
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE Reversing Cutting Shaft Rotation: NOTE: “Forward rotation” is defined as 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 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. • Torque the cutting shaft bearing bolts to 90ft-lbs (122Nm) on each side of the flail every 50 hours...
  • Page 20 ROLL PIN 11-2006 5/16 X 1-3/4 NC SHCS 11-2065 28.7 38.9 THRUST WASHER 2.00 OD X 1.26 ID 11-2067 Diamond Mowers for a rebuild CASTLE NUT 11-2074 1/8 NPT PLUG 21-1136 O RING 2-7/8 OD 24-0273 SEAL TCM 132713TC 33-0031...
  • Page 21 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 over the ground roller shaft and on top of the taper bearing race •...
  • Page 22 MAINTENANCE Bearing Maintenance: • Clean any oil or debris off the (12) 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 Bearing Maintenance: • Reassemble the bearings into the ground roller with their cap screws. ◦ Torque the hardware to 51ft-lbs (69Nm). • Reassemble the ground roller with its hardware to the flail. ◦ Use loctite 262 with primer 7649 on the (4) bolts for the drive belt side.
  • Page 24 MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC HOSES & FITTINGS • Hydraulic hoses and fittings should be inspected every 10 hours or daily. What to look for: ◦ Hydraulic fitting clamps and threaded connections for any hydraulic fluid. If any leaks are observed, stop immediately to prevent damage to your machine.
  • Page 25 KNIVES • Inspect the flail knives excessive wear or damage every 10 hours or daily. ◦ Replace as needed. ◦ Replace knives in pairs opposite of each other to maintain balance of the cutting shaft. • Inspect the knife mounting bolts and nylock nuts for damage every 10 hours or daily.
  • Page 26 MAINTENANCE SKID SHOES • Inspect the skid shoes excessive wear or damage every 50 hours or weekly. ◦ Replace as needed. Failure to inspect and replace hardware at recommended intervals will cause damage to the machine and attachment.

  • Page 27: 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. PROBLEM POTENTIAL CAUSE SOLUTION Verify hydraulic hoses are installed No hydraulic oil flow correctly.
  • Page 28 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 29: Parts Book

    PARTS BOOK...
  • Page 30 PARTS BOOK 75"(1905MM) CUTTER ASSEMBLY 25-1362 REF# PARTS DESCRIPTION PART # REF# PARTS DESCRIPTION PART # CUTTERSHAFT BEARING 10-0006 1/8" GREASE ZERK 23-0003 OIL BATH REPLACEMENT BEARING 10-1067 75" SKID STEER FLAIL BONNET 25-0131 3/8 LOCK WASHER 11-0005 GROUND ROLLER MOUNT PLATE 31-0755 3/8 FLAT WASHER 11-0009...
  • Page 31 90”(2286MM) CUTTER ASSEMBLY 25-1298 REF# PARTS DESCRIPTION PART # REF# PARTS DESCRIPTION PART # CUTTERSHAFT BEARING 10-0006 1/8" GREASE ZERK 23-0003 OIL BATH REPLACEMENT BEARING 10-1067 90" SKID LOADER FLAIL BONNET 25-0126 3/8 LOCK WASHER 11-0005 GROUND ROLLER MOUNT PLATE 31-0755 3/8 FLAT WASHER 11-0009...
  • Page 32 PARTS BOOK 102”(2591MM) CUTTER ASSEMBLY 25-1603 REF# PARTS DESCRIPTION PART # REF# PARTS DESCRIPTION PART # 1/8" BRASS COUPLER 9996 GREASE ZERK HOSE 21-0002 CUTTERSHAFT BEARING 10-0006 1/8" GREASE ZERK 23-0003 OIL BATH REPLACEMENT BEARING 10-1067 102" SKID LOADER FLAIL BONNET 25-0199 3/8 LOCK WASHER 11-0005...
  • Page 33 DECAL IDENTIFICATION All Flail Heads...
  • Page 34 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 35 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 21-1577 #20FLG X 1MJIC-45DEG ADAPTER 21-1268 ADAPTER, 1MJIC-45DEG X 3/4MORB 21-1654...
  • Page 36 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 #20FLG X 1MJIC-45DEG ADAPTER 21-1268 ADAPTER, 1MJIC-45DEG X 3/4MORB 21-1654...
  • Page 37 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 300 PSI (included in M350 seal kit) 30-1209 RETAINING RING 30-1095...
  • Page 38 PARTS BOOK GROUND ROLLER BEARING 10-1067 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 5/16 X 1-3/4 NC SHCS 11-2065 28.7 38.9 THRUST WASHER 2.00 OD X 1.26 ID 11-2067 CASTLE NUT 11-2074...

  • Page 39: Index

    INDEX Baffle 18 Operation Belt Safety Tips 10 Belt Replacement 17 Stowed Position 11 Reversing Direction 18 Techniques Belt Drive 7 Finished Mow 13 Grass & Brush Cut 12 No Pancaking 15 Tree Cut 14 Copyright Information 2 Owner Registration 4 Cutting Shaft Bearings 7, 19 Bolts 19...
  • Page 40 DIAMONDMOWERS.COM DIAMONDMOWERS.COM 15-1101 DLF-MANUAL...