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Flail Mowers
Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088
18006
Table of Contents
309-106M
Operator's Manual
!
Read the Operator's manual entirely. When
you see this symbol, the subsequent
instructions and warnings are serious - follow
without exception. Your life and the lives of
others depend on it!
© Copyright 2006 Printed
Cover photo may show optional equipment
not supplied with standard unit.
7/06/06

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  • Page 1 Table of Contents Flail Mowers Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 18006 309-106M Operator’s Manual Read the Operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it! ©...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    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...
  • Page 4 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...
  • Page 5 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...
  • Page 6: Safety Labels

    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.
  • Page 7 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...
  • Page 8 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...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 10: Section 1: Assembly And Set-Up

    6. Secure adjustment block (#8) with bolt (#9) and lock washer (#10). 7. Tighten all hardware. Refer to “Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes” Page 18. Hitch Assembly 18010 Figure 1-1 Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M 7/06/06...
  • Page 11: Tractor Hook-Up

    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...
  • Page 12: Section 2: Operating Instructions

    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...
  • Page 13: Section 3: Adjustments

    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...
  • Page 14: Section 4: Maintenance And Lubrication

    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.
  • Page 15: Lubrication

    Driveline Shaft U-Joints Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 13545 Hours Roller Bearing (Both Ends) Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 18008 Hours Cutter Rotor Bearing (Both Ends) Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease 18006 7/06/06 Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M...
  • Page 16: Gearbox

    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...
  • Page 17: Section 5: Specifications & Capacities

    Knife Tip Speed 8705 fpm Number of Knives/Hammers Offset Hitch 7 3/4” Left & Right, Screw-Type Driveline Cat. 4 Gearbox Rating 80 HP Rear Roller Diameter 5 1/2” Rake Teeth 13 each 7/06/06 Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M...
  • Page 18: Section 6: Features And Benefits

    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...
  • Page 19: Section 7: Troubleshooting

    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...
  • Page 20: Section 8: Appendix

    = nominal thread diameter in millimeters x thread pitch 1 1/2" - 12 1330 2970 2190 4820 3560 Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above. Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M 7/06/06...
  • Page 21: Warranty

    This Warranty does not apply to any part or product which in Land Pride’s judgment shall have been misused or damaged by accident or lack of normal...
  • Page 22 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...

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