Flail Mower Let's talk flail mowers

KenB2920 · Jun 15, 2015

Lol, yes new to me... The fresh grass was from a function test I performed and it does work.

The other one is suppose to be functional as well but I haven't tried it.

It appears the ford needs a bearing on the roller. The seller through in 2 bearings.

The Mott also needs a bearing. I'm sure new knives will be in order as well as paint and a belt.

I do know they aren't seized as the roll freely

GManBart · Jun 15, 2015

What's peeking out here? A Sicma TE220....87" cut. Shipping weight was 1095lbs

KenB2920 · Jun 16, 2015

How to remove this bearing?

I unbolted it with no issue. I pulled out the 2 hex set screws as needed. Now how do I get the rest of the bearing off to put the new one on?

Parkanzky · Jun 16, 2015

KenB2920 said:
How to remove this bearing?

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I unbolted it with no issue. I pulled out the 2 hex set screws as needed. Now how do I get the rest of the bearing off to put the new one on?

Are those welds on the face of the ring?

KenB2920 · Jun 16, 2015

It kind of looks that way but I'm not positive. If they are, should they be ground off? Filed off? Best off? Or are this not an option either

Parkanzky · Jun 16, 2015

KenB2920 said:
It kind of looks that way but I'm not positive. If they are, should they be ground off? Filed off? Best off? Or are this not an option either

I'm no expert, but I'd try to break them with a chisel or cut them with a dremel. Then use a flap-wheel or similar to make the shaft smooth enough to get the new bearing over.

CTWright · Jun 16, 2015

Looks like the bearing inner race? If so grind off, use a chisel, hammer and heat to "persuade " it off.

KenB2920 · Jun 16, 2015

My thoughts too, just seeing if there was something special to be aware of .... Hopefully I get it set tomorrow

CTWright · Jun 17, 2015

KenB2920 said:
My thoughts too, just seeing if there was something special to be aware of .... Hopefully I get it set tomorrow

Just recently did this with my old Vemco Flail. The bearings are "insert" type, which means they are supposed to slide on and the be locked in with a collar or set screws on a collar thats part of the inner race. I had to clean the shaft up with a wire wheel and emery cloth afterward too.

CTWright · Jun 17, 2015

KenB2920 said:
My thoughts too, just seeing if there was something special to be aware of .... Hopefully I get it set tomorrow

Just recently did this with my old Vemco Flail. The bearings are "insert" type, which means they are supposed to slide on and the be locked in with a collar or set screws on a collar thats part of the inner race. I had to clean the shaft up with a wire wheel and emery cloth afterward too.