Victory FMHDH Series User manual

Operator's Manual
FMHDH SERIES 64” 70” 78” 86”
Heavy Duty Flail Mower
with Hydraulic Side Shift
VERSION 2.0 - EN US 2022

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COLOPHON
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Visitor and Postal address:
65 Pine Ave #857, Long Beach, CA 90802, United States.
Business hours:
Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Internet address:
https://etractorimplements.com
E-mail address:
[email protected]om
Phone:
[phone]
Manual info:
These are the original instructions. The English language is binding.
No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of
Victory Tractor Implements.
History of changes:
Operator’s Manual
Version:
Date:
Chapters:
Description:
V1.0
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First edition.
V2.0
August 2022
All
Editorial update. Layout update.

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Table of contents
1 PREFACE ........................................................................................................................................6
1.1 Identification .........................................................................................................................6
1.2 CE Type Plate.........................................................................................................................6
2 VICTORY TRACTOR IMPLEMENTS WARRANTY..............................................................................7
2.1 Warranty Provisions..............................................................................................................8
2.2 Liability ..................................................................................................................................8
3 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................9
3.1 About This Manual ................................................................................................................9
3.2 Manual Update......................................................................................................................9
3.3 Explanation Documentation .................................................................................................9
3.4 List of Abbreviations........................................................................................................... 10
3.5 Safety Warning Messages in this Manual .......................................................................... 10
3.6 Intended Users ................................................................................................................... 11
3.7 Intended Use ...................................................................................................................... 11
3.8 Unintended Use.................................................................................................................. 11
3.9 Intended Operating Conditions.......................................................................................... 11
3.10 Tools, Parts, and Accessories for assembling and adjusting.............................................. 11
4 SAFETY........................................................................................................................................ 12
4.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 12
4.2 Generally Applicable Safety Rules...................................................................................... 12
4.3 Personal Protective Equipment.......................................................................................... 13
4.4 General Safety Rules for Machines .................................................................................... 13
4.5 Additional Safety Rules for Flail Mowers ........................................................................... 14
4.6 More Safety Tips for Safe Operation.................................................................................. 15
4.7 Rules For Safe Transport On Public Roads ......................................................................... 15
4.7.1 Keep Riders Off Machinery ........................................................................................ 16
4.7.2 Practice Safe Maintenance......................................................................................... 16
4.7.3 Prepare For Emergencies ........................................................................................... 16
4.8 Safety and Health measures when using Hydraulic fluid................................................... 16
4.9 Driveline Safety .................................................................................................................. 17
4.9.1 Driveline Safety Checklist........................................................................................... 17
4.10 Not Allowed Use................................................................................................................. 19

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4.11 Safety Decals and Markings on the FMHDH .......................................................................19
4.12 Safety for Starting and Stopping.........................................................................................22
4.13 Calamities............................................................................................................................22
5 ASSEMBLING and OPERATION ....................................................................................................24
5.1 Important Assembly Notes: ................................................................................................24
5.2 Assembling the Mower.......................................................................................................25
5.3 Warnings and Rules for Safe Operation..............................................................................27
5.3.1 Additional Rules for Safe Operation ...........................................................................27
5.4 Human.................................................................................................................................29
5.5 Operator..............................................................................................................................29
5.6 Workplace ...........................................................................................................................29
5.7 General Operating Warnings: .............................................................................................30
5.8 Preparation .........................................................................................................................30
5.8.1 Hook the mower to the tractor...................................................................................31
5.8.2 PTO shaft and hydraulic connections .........................................................................31
5.8.3 Mower Inspection .......................................................................................................31
5.8.4 Test the flail mower ....................................................................................................32
5.9 OPERATION .........................................................................................................................32
6 ADJUSTMENTS ............................................................................................................................33
6.1 Mowing height adjustment:................................................................................................33
6.2 Driving belts tension check and adjustment.......................................................................33
6.2.1 Drive belts tension check............................................................................................33
6.2.2 Drive belts tension adjustment...................................................................................34
6.2.3 Aligning the pulleys.....................................................................................................35
6.3 Extra Instructions for PTO Shaft..........................................................................................35
6.3.1 Checking the PTO Shaft’s Safe Extended Length ........................................................36
6.3.2 Checking the PTO Shaft’s Interference .......................................................................37
6.4 Hinged rear gate..................................................................................................................37
7 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....................................................................................................................38
8 MAINTENANCE, ADJUSTMENT, AND REPAIR..............................................................................39
8.1 Preventive Maintenance.....................................................................................................40
8.2 Service.................................................................................................................................41
8.3 Service Period......................................................................................................................42
8.3.1 8 Hours or Daily Maintenance ....................................................................................42

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8.3.2 Season Maintenance.................................................................................................. 42
8.4 Lubrication / Cleaning table:.............................................................................................. 43
8.5 PTO Shaft Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 44
8.6 Gearbox .............................................................................................................................. 44
8.7 Cleaning.............................................................................................................................. 44
8.8 General Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 45
8.9 Packed Transport and Storage ........................................................................................... 46
8.10 Decommissioning and Environment .................................................................................. 46
8.10.1 Decommissioning Requirements ............................................................................... 46
8.10.2 Environment............................................................................................................... 47
8.11 List of Consumables............................................................................................................ 47
9 SPARE PARTS AND WEARING PARTS.......................................................................................... 47
9.1 Wearing Parts..................................................................................................................... 47
10 EXPLODED VIEW DRAWINGS.................................................................................................. 48
10.1 Torque Specifications......................................................................................................... 50
11 SPECIFICATIONS and FEATURES ............................................................................................. 52
11.1 Specifications...................................................................................................................... 52
11.2 Features.............................................................................................................................. 52

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1PREFACE
1.1 Identification
◼The Victory FMHD is Heavy duty Flail mower with an adjustable side shift; best suitable for mid-
sized tractors with 35-90 hp.
◼It is a robust, compact PTO-driven Flail mower with replaceable flails and a hinged rear gate. It
is designed to provide professional cutting of virtually any vegetation such as grass, heavy
undergrowth, and tree prunings.
◼The cutting height is 1 to 4” (thickness up to 1½” in diameter).
◼Working width is 64-86”depending on the machine version.
◼The Hydraulic side shift arm has up to 18″ reach.
1.2 CE Type Plate
The type plate shows the following data:
◼Name of the Manufacturer.
◼Address of the Manufacturer.
◼Machine Model and Type.
◼Manufacturing date.
◼Serial Number.
◼CE Mark.

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2VICTORY TRACTOR IMPLEMENTS WARRANTY
Warranty
Victory Tractor Implements warrants to the original purchaser that this Victory product will be
free from defects in material and workmanship beginning on the date of purchase by the end-user
according to the following schedule when used as intended and under regular service and
conditions for personal use.
Overall Unit: Two years of Parts and Labor.
Flails, belts: Considered wear items.
This Warranty is limited to the replacement of any defective part and the installation by VTI of any
such replacement part and does not cover common wear items. Victory reserves the right to
inspect any equipment or parts claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship.
This Warranty does not apply to any part or product that, in Victory’s judgment shall have been
misused or damaged by an accident or lack of regular maintenance or care or which has been
repaired or altered in a way that adversely affects its performance or reliability, or which has been
used for a purpose for which the product is not designed. Misuse also specifically includes failure
to properly maintain oil levels, grease points, and driveline shafts.
Claims under this Warranty should be made directly to Victory Tractor Implements, and all
warranty adjustments must be made through an authorized Victory dealer. Victory reserves the
right to make changes in materials or design of the product at any time without notice.
This Warranty shall not be interpreted to render Victory liable for damages of any kind, direct,
consequential, or contingent to property. Furthermore, Victory shall not be responsible for
damages resulting from any cause beyond its reasonable control. This Warranty does not extend to
loss of crops, any expense or loss for labor, supplies, rental machinery, or for any other reason.
No other warranty of any kind whatsoever, expressed, or implied, is made with respect to this
sale, and all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose that
exceed the obligations set forth in this written warranty are hereby disclaimed and excluded
from this sale.
This Warranty is not valid unless registered with Victory within 30 days from the date of purchase
by the end-user.

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2.1 Warranty Provisions
Victory Tractor Implements guarantees the proper functioning of the provided equipment.
However, Victory is not responsible for unsafe situations, accidents, or damage, which are the
result of:
◼ignoring warnings and regulations as stated on the machine or in this Operator's manual;
◼the use of the device for other applications or under other circumstances than stated in this
documentation;
◼mutations to the machine; this also includes the application of different replacement parts as
specified;
◼insufficient or careless maintenance.
2.2 Liability
Victory Tractor Implements can't be held liable for consequential damage (business interruption,
product damage, etc.).

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3INTRODUCTION
CONGRATULATIONS! You have just purchased the Victory FMHDH Heavy duty flail mower with a
hydraulic side shift system, the strongest, safest, and the most compact PTO-driven flail mower in
its category.
We have compiled this Operator’s manual to help you understand and appreciate your flail mower.
Taking some time to read this manual and understand the Safety, Operating, and Maintenance
instructions will give you better performance and extend the life of your equipment. You must read
this manual before assembling and operating the device.
3.1 About This Manual
This Operator’s manual belongs to the owner of the Victory FMHDH Flail mower.
Read this Operator’s Manual before operating the FMHDH flail mower
•Pay special attention to safety precautions presented in this manual, as
they prevent accidents causing machine damage, human injury, or
death.
•This machine can be dangerous. Therefore, reading this manual
entirely before the operation is essential.
•This manual describes characteristics unique to your heavy-duty flail
mower FMHDH.
•In this manual, safety is a priority. You will become aware of the
dangers and hazards of operating this machine by reading it.
Using This Manual
This Operator’s Manual is created to help familiarize you with Safety, Assembly, Operation,
Adjustments, Maintenance and Troubleshooting.
The information contained within this manual was current at the time of printing. Some parts may
change slightly to assure you of the best performance. To check for updates, refer to our website
at www.etractorimplements.com or call [phone] to speak to one of our representatives.
3.2 Manual Update
Reason for raising the Operator’s manual to version 2.0:
◼Editorial update according to Standard IEC 82079.
◼Graphics and layout improved.
3.3 Explanation Documentation
Chapter 3; 'Introduction' and Chapter 4; 'Safety' is essential for anyone working on the machine.
◼For operators is essential:
- Chapter 5; Operation Instructions.
◼For Service and Maintenance personnel is essential:
- Chapter 5; Operation Instructions.

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- Chapter 6; Adjustments.
- Chapter 8; Maintenance.
◼For Product management is essential:
- Chapter 11; Specifications.
Owner Assistance
If customer service or spare parts are required, please contact Victory Tractor Implements at
[phone]. Victory has trained technicians, spare parts and equipment to service the device.
The parts on your machine are specially designed; replace these parts always with genuine Victory
parts. Please reference your order number or serial number when calling.
3.4 List of Abbreviations
◼FMHDH: Flail Mower Heavy Duty with Hydraulic side shift.
◼PTO: Power Take Off.
◼ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
◼PPE: Personal Protective Equipment.
◼ROPS: Roll Over Protection System.
◼CE: Conformité Europeènne.
3.5 Safety Warning Messages in this Manual
Read this manual carefully before using the FMHDH to understand how to use it correctly. If there
is something in this manual you do not understand, ask your supervisor or dealer to explain it.
◼After reading, store the manual in a safe place, easily accessible for everyone working with the
machine.
◼Incorrect handling of the equipment could result in personal injury or physical damage.
◼The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any damage caused by mishandling beyond
normal usage defined in this Operating manual.
DANGER!
•This symbol indicates a potentially and imminently hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, will result in death or severe injury.
This RED symbol indicates All DANGER notifications.
WARNING!
•This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death or severe injury, or machine damage.
This ORANGE symbol indicates All WARNING notifications.