Land Pride FM3188 User Manual
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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M
Check Driveline Extended Length
Refer to Figure 1-4:
Make sure driveline collapsible length is acceptable. If
needed, refer to “Check Driveline Collapsible Length”
on page 11 instructions on this page.
The driveline maximum allowable length must, when fully
extended, have a minimum overlap of the profile tubes by
not less than 1/3 the free length with both inner and outer
profile tubes being of equal length.
1.
Apply multi-purpose grease to the inside of the outer
shaft and reassemble the driveline.
2.
Assemble driveline profiles together with 1/3
overlapping of inner and outer profile tubes. Once
assembled, measure and record the maximum
allowable length shown below for future reference.
Driveline Maximum Extended Length
Figure 1-4
3.
Attach inner driveline yoke to the mower gearbox
shaft. Attach outer driveline yoke to the tractor's PTO
shaft.
4.
Move yoke ends of driveline back and forth to ensure
they are secured to the tractor and mower shafts.
Reattach any end that is loose.
5.
Hook driveline safety chain on the tractor end of
driveline to the tractor. Re-latch safety chain to the
driveline shield.
6.
Hook driveline safety chain on the mower end of
driveline to the mower frame. Re-latch safety chain to
the driveline shield.
7.
Start tractor and raise Flail Mower just enough to
remove blocks.
8.
Slowly engage tractor hydraulic 3-Point control lever
to lower Flail Mower. Check for sufficient drawbar
clearance. Move drawbar ahead, aside or remove if
required.
9.
Raise and lower implement to find maximum
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Outer Shielding has been removed for clarity.
IMPORTANT: Small chains are supplied with the
driveline. They must be attached to the inner and
outer driveline shields and to the Flail Mower and
tractor to restrict shield rotation.
extended driveline length. Check to make certain
that the driveline overall length does not exceed the
maximum recorded length in step 2.
10. If needed, set tractor 3-Point lift height to keep
driveline from exceeding maximum allowable length.
Check Driveline Interference
Refer to Figure 1-5:
Maximum PTO Driveline Movement During Operation
Figure 1-5
1.
Slowly engage tractor hydraulic 3-Point control lever
to lower mower while checking for sufficient drawbar
clearance. Move drawbar ahead, aside, or remove if
required.
2.
Raise and lower implement to find maximum
extended driveline length. Check to make certain the
driveline does not exceed the maximum allowable
length and 25
o
up or down.
3.
If needed, set tractor 3-Point lift height to keep
driveline from exceeding the maximum allowable
length and 25
o
up.
IMPORTANT: Avoid premature driveline
breakdown. A driveline that is operating must not
exceed an angle of 25
o
up or down while operating
3-Point lift. If needed, set tractor 3-Point lift height so
that the driveline does not exceed 25
o
up.
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