Land Pride FM4088 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Section 1: Assembly and Set-up
Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M
7/06/06
Land Pride
Table of Contents
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.
NOTE: Ballast may need to be added to your tractor
to maintain steering control. Refer to your tractor’s
operator manual to determine if additional ballast is
needed.
Hitch Assembly
Figure 1-1
18010
Hitch Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-1:
The hitch is disassembled for ease in shipping.
1. Assemble hitch (#1) to the flail mower by inserting
lower tube (#2) through the hitch.
2. Secure tube with bolt (#3) and lock nut (#4).
3. Secure hitch with bolts (#5) and nuts (#6) as shown.
4. Place block (#8) between the two plates welded to
the tube on hitch (#1).
5. Install adjustment rod (#7) through mower frame and
adjustment block (#8).
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.