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.
This could result in injury Detach and store implements in a or equipment damage. area where children normally do not play. Secure implement by using blocks and supports. 7/06/06 Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M...
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Remove all tools and unused engine, and remove key before parts from implement before preforming maintenance. operation. Allow implement to cool completely. Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M 7/06/06...
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Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs. Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator. Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery. 7/06/06 Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M...
Keep all safety labels clean and legible. Replace all damaged or missing labels. To order new Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to labels go to your nearest Land Pride dealer or visit our be placed. dealer locator at landpride.com.
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Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 818-543C Danger: Guard Missing 18006 ROTATING DRIVELINE KEEP AWAY! 818-552C Danger: Rotating Driveline 13314 818-558C XXXXX 18006 Warning: General 7/06/06 Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M...
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Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 818-556C 18006 Danger: Thrown Object 838-079C 18006 Danger: Rotating Knives Both sides Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M 7/06/06...
Table of Contents Land Pride Introduction Introduction Land Pride 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.
2. Slide driveline over tractor’s splined PTO shaft and Tractor PTO shield and all mower guards must be in place at secure with locking device of driveline. all times during operation! 18011 Tractor Hook-Up Figure 1-2 7/06/06 Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M...
13. Do not engage PTO with mower in the fully raised position. Do not engage PTO at full throttle. The FM4088 comes equipped with adjustable rake teeth. The teeth allow the continued cutting/chopping of material before final dispersal. Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M 7/06/06...
Excessive tension on the belt may Engage parking brake, shut off tractor, remove key and also lead to a safety hazard to the operator or bystanders. disengage PTO before making any height adjustments! 7/06/06 Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M...
Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent 3. With tension relieved from belt remove old belt from rust. Ask your dealer for aerosol Land Pride Beige touch- pulleys. up paint #821-011C. 4. Tighten belt tension bolt. See “Belt Tension” on page 11.
Should your gearbox require service, take it to your LAND PRIDE dealer. IMPORTANT: Mower should be level when checking oil in gearbox! Inner Tube Hours Driveline Profiles Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 13648 Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M 7/06/06...
Scrapers Standard scrapers on rear height adjusting roller, keeps roller clean for consistent cutting height High knife tip speed Knife tip speed of 8,705 fpm for cleaner cut. Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M 7/06/06...
Shift to a lower gear. Level mower. Replace missing knives or hammers Tractor loaded down by mower Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm). Shift to a lower gear. Clean mower. 7/06/06 Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M...