diamond mowers FD Series Guide

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FD SERIES
DRUM MULCHER
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DRUM MULCHER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE............................................................................................... 4
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS ................................................................................................................................................ 4
MOTOR TUNING ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
VALVE BLOCK SCHEMATIC.................................................................................................................................................. 5
TOOTH AND TOOTH HOLDER MAINTENANCE................................................................................................ 6
TEETH..........................................................................................................................................................................................6
REPLACING TOOTH HOLDERS.............................................................................................................................................7
BELT AND PULLEY MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................... 8
PULLEY AND BELT INSPECTION........................................................................................................................................8
BELT INSPECTION..................................................................................................................................................................8
PULLEY INSPECTION ............................................................................................................................................................9
BEARING MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................................. 10
GREASING BEARINGS.........................................................................................................................................................10
BEARING INSPECTION.......................................................................................................................................................10
SKID SHOE MAINTENANCE ...............................................................................................................................11
SKID SHOE REPLACEMENT................................................................................................................................................11
DRUM MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................ 12
DRUM MOTOR BOLT MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................. 13
SAFETY POLYCARBONATE MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................. 14
SAFETY POLYCARBONATE CLEANING ........................................................................................................................... 14
HOSE MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................................................................... 15
HOSE AND FITTINGS........................................................................................................................................................... 15
QUICK DISCONNECT COUPLERS .................................................................................................................................... 15
HOSE POSITION.................................................................................................................................................................... 15
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................ 16
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................................................................16
APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................................................17
REPLACEMENT PARTS.........................................................................................................................................................17
30” ASSEMBLIES .................................................................................................................................................................18
50” ASSEMBLIES .................................................................................................................................................................24
DECAL INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 30
BOSS FITTINGS ....................................................................................................................................................................32
TORQUE SPECS .................................................................................................................................................................... 33
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DRUM MULCHER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Regular maintenance ensures the unit stays productive for a long time. The table below is the minimum maintenance and
inspection intervals.
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
Procedure 10 Hours/Daily 50 Hours/Weekly 150 Hours As Needed
Bearings Grease Inspect
Belt and Pulleys Inspect
Drum Inspect
Hoses Inspect Inspect Replace
Hydraulic and Hose
Fittings
Inspect
Motor Bolts Inspect
Couplers Inspect
Safety Polycarbonate Inspect Clean
Skid Shoes Inspect Replace
Teeth Inspect Replace
Tooth Holders Inspect Replace
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MOTOR TUNING
The motor must be tuned by the dealer or end user when first installed and if the mulcher is experiencing issues with
mulching. Order the Two Speed Motor Tuning Kit from www.diamondmowers.com or from an authorized Diamond Mowers
dealer.
VALVE BLOCK SCHEMATIC
The valve block schematics below can be used to assist in advanced troubleshooting.
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5000 PSI - Part Number 39-0140
3000 PSI - Part Number 39-0141
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