IronCraft FRF Series Operations & Parts Manual

IronCraft FRF Series Operations & Parts Manual

Offset flail mower

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FRF SERIES
OFFSET FLAIL MOWER
OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL
Read and understand the manual. This manual provides information and procedures to
August 2023
safely operate and maintain the FRF Series Offset Flail Mower.

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  • Page 1 FRF SERIES OFFSET FLAIL MOWER OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL Read and understand the manual. This manual provides information and procedures to August 2023 safely operate and maintain the FRF Series Offset Flail Mower.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Start Here ..............3 Important Safety Information .
  • Page 3: Start Here

    START HERE Congratulations! You’ve just added an IronCraft attachment to your arsenal. If you have any questions about how to use your new offset flail mower - don’t hesitate to reach out to your local IronCraft dealer! Never carry out maintenance or cleaning work unless...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment who has not fully read and comprehended this manual and who has not been properly trained in the safe operation of the equipment. Thoroughly read and understand the instructions given in this manual before operation. Refer to the “Safety Decal”, read all instructions noted on them.
  • Page 5 BE AWARE OF SIGNAL WORDS A signal word designates a degree or level of hazard seriousness. The signal words are: DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoids, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations, typically for machine components that, for functional purpose, cannot be guarded.
  • Page 6 TRANSPORT MACHINERY SAFELY • Comply with state and local laws. • Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph. Do not exceed. Never travel at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering and stopping. Some rough terrain require a slower speed.
  • Page 7: Safety Labels

    Read and follow their directions. Keep all safety labels clean and legible. Replace all damaged or missing labels. To order new labels go to your nearest Ironcraft dealer or visit our dealer locator at IroncraftUSA.com. Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by Cosmo.
  • Page 8: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION IronCraft welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners. This implement 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 9: Section 1: Assembly And Set-Up

    SECTION 1: ASSEMBLY AND SET-UP TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS This mower is designed with a 3-Point category I hitch. Tractor horse power rating should not exceed 80 PTO horse power. ASSEMBLY Refer to the parts illustration. TRACTOR HOOK-UP • Be certain that tractor draw bar will not interfere. Move draw bar ahead or remove if required.
  • Page 10: Section 2: Operating Instructions

    SECTION 2: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TRANSPORTING NOTE: Always disengage PTO before raising mower to transport position. • When raising the mower to transport position, be sure that driveline does not contact tractor or mower. Adjust and set the tractor’s 3-point hitch lift height so that the driveline does not contact mower deck in the fully raised position.
  • Page 11: Section 3: Adjustments

    start blades rotating. • Operate with 540 rpm PTO tractor. • At first begin mowing at a slow forward speed and shift up until the desired speed is achieved - maintaining 540 PTO rpm. • Mower knives will cut better at a faster blade speed than at reduced throttle. •...
  • Page 12: Section 4: Maintenance And Lubrication

    BELT TENSION CAUTION Belt drive system under spring tension; use care to avoid bodily harm! The Belt tension should be checked after the first 20 hours of use. And then every 40 hours of use. • Tension on the belt can be adjusted with the belt tension bolt. Turn the bolt until desired tension is achieved.
  • Page 13 KNIFE REPLACEMENT IMPORTANT: Make sure that the knife is the same length as the others on the mower. This will keep the rotor rotation balanced. Remove bolt and nut. Remove old knife. Install new knife and existing bolt. Secure with nut. V-BELT INSTALLATION CAUTION Belt drive system under spring tension;...
  • Page 14: Section 5: Specifications & Capacities

    Cutter Rotor Bearing (Both Ends) Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Gearbox Type of Lubrication: SAE 90W Gear Lube Check oil level in gearbox by removing the plug located on the right hand side. Oil should be level with bottom of plug hole. Add oil if necessary by removing top fill plug and side plug.
  • Page 15 FRF 125 1250mm 1254mm 1507mm 689mm 1747mm FRF 145 1450mm 1254mm 1507mm 689mm 1947mm FRF 165 1650mm 1254mm 1507mm 689mm 2147mm Section 5: Specifications & Capacities Ironcraftusa.com...
  • Page 16: Section 6: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION Do not try to clean rear discharge area when mower is running. Bodily harm may occur! PROBLEM SOLUTION Unplug and clean mower deck. Belt slipping Remove belt guard shields and clean sheaves. Replace belt. Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm), check PTO speed and tractor engine. Shift transmission to a lower gear.
  • Page 17: Section 7: Appendix

    SECTION 7: APPENDIX BOLT TORQUE The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and cap screws. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide. Replace hardware with the same trength bolt. ENGLISH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Bolt torque Bolt Diameter...
  • Page 18 (12) month warranty period. All defective parts will be routed at IronCraft’s discretion with freight or delivery charges to be prepaid. This Limited Warranty shall not be interpreted to render IronCraft liable for any injury or damage to persons, business or property of any kind nor expenses or losses incurred for labor, supplies, substitute machinery rental, or for any other reason.
  • Page 19: Section 8: Parts Illustration

    SECTION 8: PARTS ILLUSTRATION FRF FLAIL MOWER ASSEMBLY Section 8: Parts Illustration Ironcraftusa.com...
  • Page 20 Code Description Remark FRF1001J FRF125 FR1001 Rubber Plate FRF145 FRF1002 FRF165 FRF125 FRF1003 Locking Nut M8 FRF145 FRF165 FRF125 FRF1004 Spring Washer 8 FRF145 FRF165 FRF125 FRF1005 Plain Washer 8 FRF145 FRF165 FRF125 FRF101J6 Bolt M8*25 FRF145 FRF165 FRF1007 New Supporting for roller (Right) FRFl000 FRF125 FRFl009...
  • Page 21 FRF125 FRF1026 Plain Washer 10 FRF145 FRF165 FRF1027 Adjusting plate FRF1028 Bolt M12*50 FRF1029 Skid (Right) FRF1030 Bolt M24*110 FRF1031 Locking Nut M24 FRF1032 Skid (Left) FRF1033 Plain washer 12 FRF1034 Bearing seat with bearing UC207-Z Rotor FRF1035 FRF125 FRF1036 Rotor Weldment FRF145 FRF1037...
  • Page 22 FRF1053 Bolt M12*110 FRF125/145 FRF1054 Bolt M12*130 FRF165 FRF1055 Rubber plug FRF1056 FRF125/145 Belt cover protection FRF1057 FRF165 FRF1058 Bolt M8*20 FRF1059 Fender FRF1060 Fender Fender FRF125 FRF1061 Fender FRF145 Fender FRF165 FRF1062 Fender FRF1063 Circlip 3.5*30 FRF1064 Swing cylinder FRF1065 Swing bolt M12*1.25*30 FRF1066...
  • Page 23 FRF1006 Pin2 FRF1087 3-point-linkage FRF1088 Lock pin FRF1089 Top pin shaft FRF1090 Rubber plug FRF1091 stand foot FRF1092 pin shaft FRF1093 R pin FRF1094 FRF125 FRF1095 Shaft Bar FRF145 FRF1096 FRF165 FRF1098 Locking valve for swing cylinder FRF1099 Locking valve for side shift cylinder Section 8: Parts Illustration Ironcraftusa.com...
  • Page 24 7 rocky MT rd Athens, Tennessee 37303 (p) 423-405-5150 (f) 423-405-5904 www.ironcraftusa.com Revised August 2023 ©2023 IronCraft Attachments. A ll rights reser ved.

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