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Section 2: Operating Instructions
Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M
7/06/06
Land Pride
Section 2:
Operating Instructions
Transporting
6.
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.
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.
7.
Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when
turning, leaving enough clearance so that the mower
does not contact obstacles such as buildings, trees
or fences.
turning, leaving enough clearance so that the mower
does not contact obstacles such as buildings, trees
or fences.
8.
Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting
from one area to another. When traveling on
roadways, transport in such a way that faster moving
vehicles may pass safely.
from one area to another. When traveling on
roadways, transport in such a way that faster moving
vehicles may pass safely.
9.
When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractor
to a lower gear.
to a lower gear.
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CAUTION
When traveling on public roads, whether at night or during the
day, use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to
operators of other vehicles. Comply with all Federal, State,
and local laws.
day, use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to
operators of other vehicles. Comply with all Federal, State,
and local laws.
Mowing Instructions
1.
Clear area to be mowed of objects and debris that
might be picked up and thrown by the mower blades.
might be picked up and thrown by the mower blades.
2.
Grass is best cut when it is dry. Mowing wet grass
can cause plugging resulting in grass clumps behind
the mower.
can cause plugging resulting in grass clumps behind
the mower.
3.
Grass should be mowed frequently as shorter
clippings deteriorate faster.
clippings deteriorate faster.
4.
If mowing extremely tall grass, it is best to raise
cutting height and mow the area, then lower cutting
height and mow a second time at the desired height.
cutting height and mow the area, then lower cutting
height and mow a second time at the desired height.
Rake Teeth
The FM4088 comes equipped with adjustable rake teeth.
The teeth allow the continued cutting/chopping of
material before final dispersal.
The teeth allow the continued cutting/chopping of
material before final dispersal.
NOTE: Always disengage PTO before raising mower
to transport position.
to transport position.
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CAUTION
When mowing in sandy soil areas, wear may occur to the
mower knives from sand erosion. Frequent inspection should
be made and knives replaced if damaged.
mower knives from sand erosion. Frequent inspection should
be made and knives replaced if damaged.
Operating Instructions
Proper servicing and adjustments are the key to the long
life of any machine. With careful and systematic
inspection of the mower, costly maintenance, time and
repair can be avoided.
life of any machine. With careful and systematic
inspection of the mower, costly maintenance, time and
repair can be avoided.
Before beginning to mow, the following inspection should
be performed:
be performed:
1.
Check oil level in gearbox. Refer to “Section 4:
Maintenance and Lubrication” on page 14.
Maintenance and Lubrication” on page 14.
2.
Check that all plugs in gearbox have been replaced
and tightened properly.
and tightened properly.
3.
Be sure all mower knives, bolts and nuts are tight.
4.
Be certain all guards and shields are in place and
secure.
secure.
5.
Grease driveline shaft and all other grease fittings.
6.
Clear area to be mowed of rocks, branches and other
foreign objects.
foreign objects.
7.
Lower mower to ground. Set tractor throttle at
approximately 1/4 open. Engage PTO to start blades
rotating.
approximately 1/4 open. Engage PTO to start blades
rotating.
8.
Operate with 540 rpm PTO tractor.
9.
At first begin mowing at a slow forward speed and
shift up until the desired speed is achieved -
maintaining 540 PTO rpm.
shift up until the desired speed is achieved -
maintaining 540 PTO rpm.
10. Mower knives will cut better at a faster blade speed
than at reduced throttle.
11. After mowing the first 50 feet, stop and check to see
that the mower is adjusted properly.
12. Do not make sharp turns or attempt to back up while
mower is on the ground.
13. Do not engage PTO with mower in the fully raised
position. Do not engage PTO at full throttle.