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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.
!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.
4.Return cover to the closed position after servicing rotor knives and cleaning out trash.
Rotor Knife Replacement
Frequently check rotor knives to make sure they are in good working condition and properly secured to the rotor. Replace worn or damaged knives with new knives.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the replacement knife is the same length as the others on the mower. This will keep the rotor rotation balanced.
•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 Adjustment" on page 15.
•Lubricate components as listed under "Lubrication" on page 18.
•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” on page 4.
Trash Removal & Rotor Knife Access
Refer to Figure 4-1 & Figure 4-2:
The rotor knives and trash accumulated around them can be accessed by opening the rear cover (#2).
1.Unscrew cover locking handles (#1) located on both sides.
2.Raise rear cover (#2) up as shown.
IMPORTANT: Replace cutting knives with Land Pride fine cutting knives or hammer knives only.
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Rotor Knife Access (Shown With Cover Open)
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16 FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers | 3/21/07 |
