Land Pride
Section 3: Adjustments
Table of Contents
Belt Tension Adjustment
!CAUTION
Belt drive system under spring tension; use care to avoid bodily harm!
!WARNING
Excessive tension on the belt may lead to premature failure of belt and drive components. Excessive tension on the belt may also lead to a safety hazard to the operator or bystanders.
The Belt tension should be checked after the first 20 hours of use and every 40 hours thereafter.
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1.Check belt tension by applying approximately 22 pounds of pressure half way between the pulleys. The belt should deflect approximately 3/8”.
2.Belt tension can be adjusted at the belt tension bolt. Turn belt tension bolt until desired belt tension is achieved.
3.Loosen gearbox mounting bolts and move gearbox until mower driveline is running straight (parallel) with the Flail Mower. Retighten mounting bolts to the correct torque. Refer to “Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes” Page 24.
IMPORTANT: Replace belts if they cannot be tensioned correctly. Refer to
IMPORTANT: Do not over tension belts. Excessive tension may lead to premature failure of belt and drive components.
Brush Rake Teeth Adjustment
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The FM4188 comes equipped with adjustable brush rake teeth. The teeth allow continued cutting/chopping of material before final dispersal. The closer the teeth are located to the ground the more material they will accumulate for continued cutting/chopping. Adjust teeth as follows:
1.Remove hair pin cotter (#1) and raise or lower the rake tooth (#2) to a new hole location.
2.Replace hair pin cotter (#1) at this new location.
3.Repeat steps 1 & 2 for the remaining rake teeth.
Belt Tension |
Bolt |
Gearbox |
Mounting |
Bolts |
24865 |
Belt Tension Adjustment
Figure
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24870
Brush Rake Teeth Adjustment
Figure
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