Table of Contents
Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication
Land Pride
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.
!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
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.
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
!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).
Belt Cover |
Fender |
18008 |
Belt Installation
Figure
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
12 Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers | 7/06/06 |
