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FM Series Flail Mowers

All Models

Original Instructions

Chapman Machinery Ltd, Hele Barton, Week St. Mary, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 6XR

Tel: 01288 308149

Email: [email protected]

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Summary of Contents for FM Series

Page 1: ...FM Series Flail Mowers All Models Original Instructions Chapman Machinery Ltd Hele Barton Week St Mary Holsworthy Devon EX22 6XR Tel 01288 308149 Email sales chapman co uk ...

Page 2: ...Maintenance Instructions 13 Grease Points 13 Flail Condition Replacement 14 Troubleshooting 14 Machine Disposal 14 Warranty 15 CE Declaration of Conformity 15 THIS MANUAL MUST BE HANDED TO THE OPERATOR BEFORE USE THE OPERATOR MUST UNDERSTAND FULLY THE CONTENT OF THIS HANDBOOK BEFORE USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME OF THE IMPLEMENT IS RESOLD THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE MACHINE NOTE The info...

Page 3: ...eyes from insects and branches with either a visor or goggles Trailed equipment and loads Ensure all riders know the manufacturers recommended towing capacity and drawbar loading limit Always operate within these requirements Remember that your ability to control the ATV by your body movements will be considerably reduced when carrying a load or towing a trailer When selecting trailed equipment lo...

Page 4: ...r use or incorrect repairs Before starting carry out a visual check on both machine towing vehicle as regards functionality road safety accident prevention rules Even when using the machine correctly foreign objects such as stones may be thrown a considerable distance It is imperative that nobody stand within the danger area If working near roads buildings children or animals provision must be mad...

Page 5: ...act tractor or lawn tractor towing vehicles Designed for vegetation management of paddocks fields and parkland the FM series can handle material up to small saplings and brush The FM120 has a 1 2m cut and comes with a Honda GX630 21hp V Twin electric start petrol engine The FM120PRO has a 1 2m cut and comes with a Honda GX700 23hp V Twin FSI electric start petrol engine The FM150 has a 1 5m cut an...

Page 6: ...t Identification EMERGENCY STOP CONTROL MUST BE WITHIN REACH OF THE OPERATOR DURING NORMAL USE ENSURE CONTROL EQUIPMENT IS SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE TOWING VEHICLE BEFORE USE CHECK OPERATION OF EMERGENCY STOP CONTROL BEFORE COMMENCING WORK ...

Page 7: ...ur equipment supplier for replacement decals before use Note All decals must be present and visible It is imperative that these are replaced if damaged to prevent potential harm to users Carefully read operators manual before handling this machine Observe in structions and safety rules when operating Caution Entanglement Hazard Keep hands away from rotating components Caution Rotating blades Maint...

Page 8: ...a secure location within easy reach by the operator 4 With the engine OFF adjust the working height to a suitable level by turning the height adjuster on top of the machine 5 Level the machine to suit the drawbar cutting height This is achieved by twisting the link connector fitted to the drawbar When on level ground the top face of the mower deck where the engine is mounted should be approximatel...

Page 9: ...ine manufacturer schedule Bearings Ensure bearings are in good order and greased as per the maintenance schedule Belts Ensure belts are in good order free of debris dirt and grease and do not have signs of damageeg cracking frayed edges uneven wear Fuel Ensure fuel is clean and free of dirt debris If necessary check condition of fuel filter Hitch Check condition of swivel hitch and ensure this is ...

Page 10: ...ne throttle on idle setting start the engine by turning the ignition key Depending on the ambient temperature and engine temperature choke may be required Once the engine is running and choke off engage drive by increasing the engine throttle to maximum Forward Speed The forward working speed will depend greatly on the working conditions and nature of the material being cut Optimal speed will be i...

Page 11: ...hine is suitably supported with chocks or similar 2 Remove the belt guard by loosening the 2 17mm bolts marked B and fully removing the bolt marked A 3 Slacken the tensioner adjuster bolt using two 17mm spanners shown as part C above The tensioner adjuster should be slackened to such a point as the spring can be removed by hand from the tensioner arm as shown by the right hand image above 4 At thi...

Page 12: ...ck operation of emergency stop control LUBRICATE Lubricate rotor bearings Apply grease to the two main rotor bearings See below for locations of the grease points Lubricate rear roller bearings Apply grease to the two rear roller bearings See below for locations ofthe grease points Lubricate cross shaft bearings Centre mount only Apply grease to the two cross shaft bearings See below for locations...

Page 13: ...e Points All Models Lubricate the following points using Multi purpose lithium based grease with NLGI 2 viscosity grease as per the maintenance schedule 1 Driven Side Rotor Bearing 2 Non Driven Side Rotor Bearing Centre mounted engines only ...

Page 14: ... exces sive forward speed Reduce forward speed Excessive Machine Noise Unbalanced Rotor Check flails replace any damagedflails If vibrationpersists see vibration below Loose bolts Check bolts tighten as necessary Damaged components Repair or replace Excessive Engine Noise Worn muffler repair or replace Engine problems Consult authorized dealer or Chapman Machinery Excessive Belt Noise Belts slippi...

Page 15: ...materials or equipment not manufactured by Chapman Machinery for which the Buyer shall only be entitled to the benefit of any such warranty or guarantee given by themanufacturer to Chapman Machinery Only genuine replacement parts will be allowable for warranty claims 7 All parts replaced by Chapman Machinery under warranty become the property of Chapman Machinery and must be returned to Chapman Ma...

Page 16: ...m Nameof Representative James Chapman Position of representative Director The Basis on which Conformity is being Declared I declare that as the authorized representative the above information in relation to the supply manufacture of this product is in conformity with the stated standards and other related documents following the provi sions of Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC directives The products...

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