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Land Pride FM3072 Operator's Manual

Summary of FM3072

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    Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit. © copyright 2006 printed 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! ! Table of...

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    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. Neithe...

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    1 important safety information 7/06/06 series no fm3072, fm3088 & fm4088 flail mowers 309-106m land pride table of contents important safety information safety at all times thoroughly read and understand the instructions given in this manual before operation. Refer to the “safety label” section, rea...

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    2 important safety information series no fm3072, fm3088 & fm4088 flail mowers 309-106m 7/06/06 land pride table of contents transport machinery safely ▲ comply with state and local laws. ▲ maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph. Do not exceed. Never travel at a speed which does not allow ad...

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    3 important safety information 7/06/06 series no fm3072, fm3088 & fm4088 flail mowers 309-106m land pride table of contents prepare for emergencies ▲ be prepared if a fire starts. ▲ keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. ▲ keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital and fire de...

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    4 important safety information series no fm3072, fm3088 & fm4088 flail mowers 309-106m 7/06/06 land pride table of contents 818-130c caution: to avoid injury 818-230c red reflector (both sides) 818-540c danger: guard missing 18006 18008 13314 safety labels your flail mower comes equipped with all sa...

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    5 important safety information 7/06/06 series no fm3072, fm3088 & fm4088 flail mowers 309-106m land pride table of contents 818-558c warning: general 818-543c danger: guard missing 818-552c danger: rotating driveline rotating driveline keep away! 18006 13314 xxxxx 18006.

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    6 important safety information series no fm3072, fm3088 & fm4088 flail mowers 309-106m 7/06/06 land pride table of contents 818-556c danger: thrown object 838-079c danger: rotating knives both sides 18006 18006.

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    7 introduction 7/06/06 series no fm3072, fm3088 & fm4088 flail mowers 309-106m land pride table of contents introduction serial number plate location figure 1 further assistance your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new flail mower. If for any reason you do not understand any part of this ...

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    8 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. N...

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    9 section 1: assembly and set-up 7/06/06 series no fm3072, fm3088 & fm4088 flail mowers 309-106m land pride table of contents tractor hook-up 1. Be certain that tractor draw bar will not interfere. Move draw bar ahead or remove if required. Draw bar should also be checked for clearance when unit is ...

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    10 section 2: operating instructions series no fm3072, fm3088 & fm4088 flail mowers 309-106m 7/06/06 land pride table of contents 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 t...

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    11 section 3: adjustments 7/06/06 series no fm3072, fm3088 & fm4088 flail mowers 309-106m land pride table of contents section 3: adjustments leveling the mower leveling can be adjusted at the tractor’s 3-point arms and center link. Cutting height adjustment refer to figure 3-1: the machines cutting...

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    12 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 inspecti...

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    13 section 4: maintenance and lubrication 7/06/06 series no fm3072, fm3088 & fm4088 flail mowers 309-106m land pride table of contents cutter rotor bearing (both ends) type of lubrication: multi-purpose grease roller bearing (both ends) type of lubrication: multi-purpose grease driveline shaft u-joi...

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    14 section 4: maintenance and lubrication series no fm3072, fm3088 & fm4088 flail mowers 309-106m 7/06/06 land pride table of contents gearbox type of lubrication: sae 90w gear lube check oil level in gearbox by removing the plug located on the right hand side. Oil should be level with bottom of plu...

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    15 section 5: specifications & capacities 7/06/06 series no fm3072, fm3088 & fm4088 flail mowers 309-106m land pride table of contents fm30 & fm40 series flail mowers fm3072 fm3088 fm4088 cutting width 72" 88" 88” overall width 80” 96” 96” height 45” depth 43” weight 1014 lbs. 1122lbs. 1142 lbs. Cut...

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    16 section 6: features and benefits series no fm3072, fm3088 & fm4088 flail mowers 309-106m 7/06/06 land pride table of contents section 6: features and benefits fm30 & fm40 series flail mowers features benefits key widths 30 series: 72”, 88”; 40 series: 88” gearbox hp rating 35 - 80 hp 7 3/4” left ...

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    17 section 7: troubleshooting 7/06/06 series no fm3072, fm3088 & fm4088 flail mowers 309-106m land pride table of contents section 7: troubleshooting problem solution ! Caution do not try to clean rear discharge area when mower is running. Bodily harm may occur! Belt slipping unplug and clean mower ...

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    18 section 8: appendix series no fm3072, fm3088 & fm4088 flail mowers 309-106m 7/06/06 land pride table of contents section 8: appendix torque values chart in-tpi 1 n · m ft-lb 3 n · m ft-lb n · m ft-lb mm x pitch n · m ft-lb n · m ft-lb n · m ft-lb 1/4" - 20 7.4 5.6 11 8 16 12 m 5 x 0.8 4 3 6 5 9 7...

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    19 section 8: appendix 7/06/06 series no fm3072, fm3088 & fm4088 flail mowers 309-106m land pride table of contents warranty land pride warrants to the original purchaser that this land pride product will be free from defects in material and workmanship beginning on the date of purchase by the end u...

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