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Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication
Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M
7/06/06
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication
Maintenance
Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life
of any implement. With careful and systematic
inspection, costly maintenance, time and repair can be
avoided.
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CAUTION
For safety reasons, each maintenance operation must be
performed with tractor PTO disengaged, mower lowered
completely to ground and tractor engine shut off with ignition
key removed.
• After using the mower for several hours, check all bolts
to be sure they are tight and check drive belt tension.
Refer to Belt Tension in "Section 3: Adjustments" on
page 11.
• Lubricate items as listed under "Lubrication" on page
13.
• Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety labels by
obtaining new labels from your Land Pride Dealer.
Information about labels is located under Safety Labels in
"Important Safety Information" on page 1.
Service Mowing Knives (FM3072 &
FM3088) & Hammers (FM4088)
Knife or Hammer Replacement
1. Remove bolt and nut.
2. Remove old knife or hammer.
3. Install new knife or hammer and existing bolt.
4. Secure with nut. Tighten nut to proper torque as
listed in the "Torque Values Chart" on page 18.
V-Belt Installation
Refer to Figure 5-1:
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CAUTION
Belt drive system under spring tension; use care to avoid
bodily harm!
1. Remove belt guard fender and belt cover.
2. Disengage belt tension by loosening belt tension bolt
until belt can be removed.
3. With tension relieved from belt remove old belt from
pulleys.
4. Tighten belt tension bolt. See “Belt Tension” on
page 11.
5. Reinstall belt guard (#2) and belt guard fender (#1).
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the knife or hammer
is the same length as the others on the mower. This
will keep the rotor rotation balanced.
IMPORTANT: Replace knives with Land Pride
knives or hammers only.
Belt Installation
Figure 5-1
Storage
At the end of the working season or when the mower will
not be used for a long period, it is good practice to clean
off any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on the
mower and any of moving parts.
1. Clean as necessary.
2. Check knives for wear and replace if necessary, see
Service Mowing Knives or Hammers, this section.
3. Inspect mower for loose, damaged or worn parts and
adjust or replace as needed.
4. Lubricate as noted in the Lubrication portion of this
section starting on page 13.
5. Store unit inside if possible for longer life.
Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent
rust. Ask your dealer for aerosol Land Pride Beige touch-
up paint #821-011C.
Belt Cover
Fender
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