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Section 1: Assembly and Set-up
FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M
3/21/07
Land Pride
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Maximum Allowable Driveline Movement
Figure 1-3
IMPORTANT: Some tractors are equipped with
multispeed PTO ranges. Be certain your tractor ‘s
PTO is set for 540 rpm.
IMPORTANT: See Figure 1-3 below. Avoid
premature driveline breakdown. A driveline that is
operating must not exceed an angle of 25 degrees
up or down while operating the 3-point lift.
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IMPORTANT: Always check driveline minimum
length and maximum allowable length during initial
setup and when connecting to a different tractor.
More than one driveline may be required to fit all
applications.
IMPORTANT: It is necessary to align the tractor’s
PTO shaft level with the gearbox shaft when
checking driveline minimum length. Too long a
driveline can damage tractor, gearbox and driveline.
Tractor Hook-Up
Figure 1-2
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Tractor Hook-Up
Refer to Figure 1-2:
1. Be certain tractor draw bar does not interfere. Move
draw bar ahead or remove if required. Draw bar
should also be checked for clearance when unit is
raised for the first time.
2. Remove all three clevis hitch pins.
3. Align ball swivels in the tractor’s lower 3-point arms
with pin holes in the mower’s lower hitch clevises.
Insert hitch pins and secure with hair pin cotters.
4. Align the top center link with the mower’s center hitch
clevis. Insert hitch pin and secure with hair pin cotter.
5. With tractor’s 3-point controls, lift mower up 1 to 2
inches and then raise jack stands fully up. Secure
stands with jack pins and hair pin cotters.
6. Level mower by adjusting lower 3-point arms and
upper center link. Refer to “Leveling the Mower” on
page 14.
Driveline Installation
An additional driveline may be required if the Flail Mower
is used on more than one tractor.
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WARNING
Damaged drivelines can cause serious injury or death.
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CAUTION
Tractor PTO shield and all mower guards must be in place at
all times during operation!
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CAUTION
Always engage parking brake, shut off tractor and remove key
before dismounting from tractor.