Remote Control Flail Mower Maintenance Guide

Daily Maintenance (After Each Use)

1. 1. Cleaning
      
      • • Remove grass, mud, and debris from the flail deck, knives, tracks/wheels, and cooling vents.
      • • Pay attention to the underside of the flail rotor, where debris often builds up.

1. 1. Flail Knives Inspection
      
      • • Check knives/hammer blades for wear, cracks, or bends.
      • • Replace damaged knives immediately to avoid rotor imbalance.
      • • Ensure knives are replaced in pairs (to maintain rotor balance).

1. 1. Fasteners & Guards
      
      • • Inspect bolts, nuts, and protective covers for looseness or damage.
      • • Tighten or replace as needed.

Battery / Fuel System

• • Electric Models
    
    • • Keep batteries between 30–80% charge.
    • • Inspect connectors and ensure proper ventilation of the battery compartment.

• • Gasoline/Diesel Models
    
    • • Use clean, high-quality fuel and engine oil.
    • • Inspect filters and replace if clogged.
    • • Check for leaks in hoses and fittings.

Rotor & Drive System

• • Rotor: Inspect the flail rotor regularly for balance and damage.

• • Bearings: Grease rotor bearings according to the manual.

• • Belts/Chains: Check for proper tension and wear; adjust or replace if needed.

• • Transmission: Lubricate moving parts and check for abnormal noise or vibration.

Remote Control System

• • Check remote control batteries before use.

• • Test all safety functions (emergency stop, throttle, steering).

• • Ensure signal range is stable and antenna is secure.

Scheduled Maintenance

• • Every 10–20 hours: Inspect flail knives, sharpen or replace if dull.

• • Every 30–50 hours: Check and tighten all bolts, inspect belts/chains.

• • Every 50–100 hours: Change engine oil (fuel models), clean/recharge battery system (electric models).

• • Seasonally: Inspect rotor bearings and replace grease/oil as needed.

Long-Term Storage

• • Clean the entire mower, especially the flail deck.

• • For fuel models: Drain fuel or add stabilizer.

• • For electric models: Store battery at ~50% charge.

• • Cover with a protective tarp, store in a dry and ventilated place.