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FLAIL MOWER

MODELS FFM145-FFM160-

FFM180-FFM205-FFM220

OPERATOR'S

AND

PARTS MANUAL

UNIFARM MACHINERY CORPORATION

PO BOX 38

WILSON, NC 27894

REV_DIC_2014_ENG

Summary of Contents for FFM145

Page 1: ...FLAIL MOWER MODELS FFM145 FFM160 FFM180 FFM205 FFM220 OPERATOR S AND PARTS MANUAL UNIFARM MACHINERY CORPORATION PO BOX 38 WILSON NC 27894 ...

Page 2: ...conjunction with following Signal Words according to the degree of possible injuries that may result operating the implement DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are...

Page 3: ... and built into it RIGHT HAND AND LEFT HAND sides are determined by watching from the tractor side Sometime in the future your tiller may need new parts to replace those are worn or broken If so go to nearest FARM MAXX dealer and provide him the model and part number Customer information Name ____________________________________________________________ Purchased from_______________________________...

Page 4: ...9 4 1 CONNECTING TO THE TRACTOR 19 4 2 DRIVELINE INSTALLATION 20 4 3 TRACTOR FLAIL MOWER STABILITY 21 5 OPERATING 22 5 1 STRT UP 22 5 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 23 5 3 ADJUSTMENTS 25 5 4 STOPPING AND DISCONNECTION 32 5 5 TRASPORTATION 32 6 MAINTENANCE 33 6 1 ROTOR TOOLS REPLACEMENT 33 6 2 GEARBOX LUBRICATION 35 6 3 ROTOR BEARINGS LUBRICATION 36 6 4 ROLLER BEARINGS LUBRICATION 36 6 5 WHEELS BRACKETS ...

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Page 6: ...g in any obligation to install them on units previously sold Text illustrations and drawings of this manual cannot be disclosed or transmitted in whole or in part to third parties without the written permission of the Manufacturer All rights are reserved 2 INTRODUCTION 2 1 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION Each Flail Mower is provided with a plate for unique identification see position in picture below showi...

Page 7: ... hitch that can support the implement weight and driven by the power of the tractor through the PTO driveshaft The tractors used to operate the FLAIL MOWER must have the following requirements Hitch Category 3 point hitch I II Category standard PTO 540 RPM 6 spline 1 3 8 Z6 Horsepower 30 60 HP DANGER Any use of the machine other than the intended use is non intended use and is to be considered as ...

Page 8: ...nd 5 Upper hitch 14 Side skid 6 PTO shield 15 Cardan driveshaft 7 Implement Input Connection 16 Driveshaft support 8 Gearbox with free wheel inside 17 Tie rod 9 Side transmission case 18 Hydraulic hoses NOTE To make the illustrations more clear some images of this manual may refer to machines lacking of some components e g safety devices and barriers ...

Page 9: ...ation can be changed applying one or more optional parts listed below STANDARD CONFIGURATION Mobile arc with hydraulic cylinder Rear roller Standard rear cover Y blades or hammers OPTIONAL Mechanical shifting device instead of hydraulic cylinder Rear cover with raks instead of standard rear cover ...

Page 10: ... Rear floating wheels instead of rear roller 2 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Technical specification of all models is as given in table ...

Page 11: ...130 145x85x113 130 51 30 60 Cat I II 32 16 540 2083 3 belts BX type 30 6 25 159 378 366 115 130x85x113 115 45 30 60 Cat I II 28 14 540 2083 3 belts BX type FIX MOUNTING 159 378 320 100 115x85x113 100 39 30 60 Cat I II 24 12 540 2083 3 belts BX type FIX MOUNTING 159 378 300 85 100x85x113 85 33 30 60 Cat I II 20 10 540 2083 3 belts BX type FIX MOUNTING 159 378 278 Cm cm inches HP N N rpm rpm cm inch...

Page 12: ...n case of loss or damage request a new copy to the Manufacturer or your Dealer WARNING Follow strictly the rules prescribed by the safety pictograms applied to the machine WARNING Be sure that all safety pictograms are legible If pictograms are worn they must be replaced with others obtained from the Manufacturer and placed in the position indicated by this manual DANGER Before using the machine m...

Page 13: ...th DANGER The machine should be used by a single operator driving the tractor WARNING Any unauthorized modification of the machine may cause problems in safety and relieves the Manufacturer From any liability for damages or injuries that may result to operators third parties and objects WARNING Before using the machine familiarize yourself with its controls and its working capacity WARNING Do not ...

Page 14: ...ore using the machine be sure to have cleared the operating area from obstacles stones branches debris etc Mark all the obstacles that cannot be eliminated e g by means flags DANGER Never engage the tractor PTO in the presence of people close to the driveshaft The body hair or clothing of a person can get caught in rotating parts causing serious injury or death DANGER Before engaging the PTO and d...

Page 15: ...anglement with serious injury or death DANGER Before engaging the PTO of the tractor always make sure that the driveshaft is mounted in the correct direction and that its clamping elements are properly connected both to tractor side and to Flail Mower side WARNING Stop operating immediately if blades strike a foreign object Repair all damage and make certain rotor and blades are in good condition ...

Page 16: ... system for an adequate warning to operators of other vehicles especially when transporting at night or in conditions of reduced visibility PERICOLO In case is required the lifting of the machine make sure that the lifting device chosen is suitable to perform the operation safely and use only the lifting points prescribed on Flail Mower 3 5 MAINTENANCE SAFETY INSTRUCTION WARNING All maintenance an...

Page 17: ...top the tractor set the brakes disengage the PTO lower the attached tiller to the ground shut off the engine remove the ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop DANGER Make sure all parked machines are on a hard level surface and engage all safety devices CAUTION Place support blocks under tiller as needed to prevent unit from tipping over onto a child and or an adult A tiller that tips ...

Page 18: ...isengage the PTO turn off the tractor engine remove the key and ensure that all rotating parts have stopped before approaching the implement Read the operator s manual before performing any maintenance operation Thrown or flying objects hazard ...

Page 19: ...2 Safety Wear 3 Crushing hazards Thrown or Flying objects hazards 4 Operate only with 540 rpm PTO 5 Rotating Gears 6 Oil filling point 7 Lifting point 8 Grease filling point 9 Hand Hazard ...

Page 20: ...tor in reverse up to align the rear lifting arms to lower hitches of the Flail Mower in parking see picture below set the tractor s parking brake stop engine remove the ignition key and get off the tractor connect the lifting arms of the tractor to the lower hitches of the Flail Mower and the 3 point top link to the upper hitch of the Flail Mower through the use of the pins and the relative safety...

Page 21: ...ed towards the implement side insert the hub on the Flail Mower PTO then ensure its tightening onto shaft through its fastener replace the PTO shield of the Flail Mower through the fixing screws insert the driveshaft yoke on the tractor PTO then ensure its tightening onto shaft through its fastener hook to the tractor and Flail Mower the two retaining chains of the the driveline shielding to preve...

Page 22: ...ime make sure that the driveshaft is lubricated in accordance with how indicated in the instruction booklet before operating the Flail Mower the first time and after long periods of inactivity make sure that the driveline clutch has run a short run in in accordance with what indicated in the instruction manual of the Manufac turer removing the possible oxidation of the components that may compromi...

Page 23: ...the Flail Mower make sure you have read and understood the operating manuals of the Flail Mower tractor and PTO shaft and followed what is described in the section Set Up DANGER During operation adjustment maintenance repairing or transportation of the machine the operator must always use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment PPE Before starting work ensure that all machine guards are in good ...

Page 24: ...isibly highlight obstacles that cannot be eliminated e g by means flags make sure in the working area exposed there are no people or animals Once all the checks above have been done start the tractor and the Flail Mower as follows start the tractor and engage the PTO at low rpm making sure that the Flail Mower is NOT in the raised position but close to the ground then increase the speed engine unt...

Page 25: ... engine speed and disengage the PTO Wait for stopping of all rotating parts then raise the implement and proceed to check and remove the object after stopped the tractor set the parking brake stopped engine and removed the ignition key Repair any damages immediately and make sure rotor is in good condition before restar ting operation avoid overheating of the gearbox due to materials extremely dif...

Page 26: ...a direct contact with the ground would facilitate the rapid wearing of the tools If the Flail Mower is provided with a stabilizer roller to adjust the cutting height Lift the Flail Mower put it on safety stands then turn off the tractor engine disengage the PTO set the parking brake and remove the key from the panel Remove the bolts 1 that secure the roller supports to the frame on the bothe sides...

Page 27: ...e based on the increase of the cutting height desired reposition the wheel with bracket into the original place and put the remaining spacers on top of the shaft reinsert the snap pin repeat the same procedure to the opposite wheel making sure the spacers are positioned exactly like on the first wheel Depending on the different position of the spacers on the shaft it is possible to set five differ...

Page 28: ...ail Mower lifted off the ground and not the skid RAKES ADJUSTMENT The function of the rear rakes is to obtain a more fine crushing by holding the material within the shred ding room It is therefore recommend to perform the racks adjustment immediately after executing the cutting height adjustment To do this follow these steps remove the upper and lower cotter pins 1 from one of the rakes push the ...

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Page 30: ...and remove the key from the panel unscrew and remove the bolt 1 Manually move the body of the Flail Mower by pushing from one side until is reached the position required overlaying the holes of the mechanical jack reinsert the bolt removed earlier and tighten In case of configuration with hydraulic cylinder the side adjustment of the frame is effected by actuating the cylinder directly by the hydr...

Page 31: ...the side transmission remove the safety cover of the belts by loose ning the four bolts 1 that secure it to the frame see picture Apply a force of about 10 15 kg on the middle of the belts set and measure the entity of the consequent deflection of the belts see picture ...

Page 32: ...en the lock nuts 4 tighten the tension nut 5 if the tensioning found is too low deflection of belts higher than 10 mm unscrew the tension nut 5 if the tensioning found is too high deflection of belts lower than 10 mm retighten the two bolts 2 fixing the extension tube to the side plate of the frame move the gearbox in order to restore the position of the extension tube perpendicular to the side pl...

Page 33: ...xtraction of the belts from their seats on the pulleys is permitted starting from the external position a reinsert the new belts in succession contrary to what done for the disassembly adjust the belt tension according to the indications done above retighten the two bolts 2 fixing the extension tube to the side plate of the frame move the gearbox in order to restore the position of the extension t...

Page 34: ...lail Mower Disconnect the top link and rear lifting arms of the tractor from the Flail Mower hitches Check the Flail Mower stability If needed place additional safety blocks Get on the tractor start the engine and move away from the Flail Mower slowly Make sure the Flail Mower remains stored in a protected area to prevent that unauthorized personnel can approach it Before a long term storage e g a...

Page 35: ...nused chemicals as specified by the chemical Manufacturer 6 1 ROTOR TOOLS REPLACEMENT Frequently check the wear condition of the tools on the rotor Y blades or hammers through visual inspec tion The wear of the tools is very variable depending on the type of trash Replacement of the tools is necessary when the operator notices increase of power absorption during ope rations or when the blades or h...

Page 36: ...worn blades only with original parts WARNING When the blades hammers are worn out it is necessary to replace the full set of tools Replacement of only some of the tools is certainly cause of the rotor unbalance machine vibrations and can compromise the reliability of the Flail Mower and generate risks to the operator CAUTION Worn blades and hammers may be very sharp ...

Page 37: ...irst 50 working hours each 500 working hours To make the oil change unscrew the level plug 1 place a tank under the oil drain plugs 3 and 4 unscrew the oil drain plugs 3 and 4 and drain oil completely into the tank retighten the drain plug 4 unscrew the oil filling plug 5 on the top of gearbox fill up oil till the level reach the hole of the level plug 1 retighten levle plug 1 and the filling plug...

Page 38: ... the nipple 3 IMPORTANT Make sure to clean the fitting zerk before using the grease gun Do not let excess grease collect on or around parts particularly when operating in sandy areas 6 4 ROLLER BEARINGS LUBRICATION Lubricant AGIP GREASE MU EP 2 lithium type grease or equivalent Frequency each 20 working hours To perform lubrication inject grease into the nipples 1 and 2 located on the upper part o...

Page 39: ... part of the wheel bracket see picture 6 6 3 POINT HITCH LUBRICATION Lubricant AGIP GREASE MU EP 2 lithium type grease or equivalent Frequency each 20 working hours To perform lubrication of the shifting parts of the 3 point hitch see pictures inject grease into the nipples 2 located on the lower part of the shifting tube of the hitch inject grease into the nipples 3 located on the rod tie of the ...

Page 40: ...ments possibly with storage temperature between 0 and 50 C see section Stopping and disconnection thoroughly clean the machine removing from the rotor all residues due to shredding in order to avoid damage from grass and stagnant water inspect carefully the machine checking for worn and or damaged parts Perform immediately all repairs and or replacements needed in order to make the machine ready f...

Page 41: ...ting height Flail Mower noise and vibration noticeable and constant Unbalanced roller Worn bearings Blades hammers worn damaged or missing Balance the roller in authorized shop Replace bearings Replace blades hammers 10 TORQUE VALUES TABLE Check frequently Flail Mower hardware to make sure that screws and bolts are tightened according to torque values listed in following table 8 8 GRADE 10 9 GRADE...

Page 42: ...O T E F o r i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p numbers and description of safety decals refer to the Section Safety labels For identification of p numbers and description of PTO driveline parts refer to the manual of the driveshaft Manufacturer The Manufacturer reserves the right to substitute a required part with an equivalent part if applicable ...

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Page 58: ...o the conditions set out herein after provided the FARM MAXX ROTARY TILLER shall be in the possession of and used by such purchaser as from the date of delivery Tirth Agro Technology Pvt Ltd warrants its products for a period of six 6 months and will replaced at its factory and any part or parts there of that shall be returned with transportation ...

Page 59: ...rce only for the unexpired period of warranty 3 It is entirely left to company discretion to affect repairs replacements of parts at the site of delivery or at the service points of its branches of authorized representatives The defective parts which has have been agreed to be replaced should be returned to the company without any further claim 4 The warranty shall not cover any consequential or r...

Page 60: ...in the case of shifting for the continuation of the warranty the FARM MAXX ROTARY TILLER has to be inspected by the company or its Authorized Representative before shifting from the original location and before using it at the new location The inspection fee levied by the company s Authorized Representative as well as the cost of rectification of any damage in transit detected in the above inspect...

Page 61: ...s spe cifie d in the sup ply agr ee me nt the war rant y shal l in any cas e bec om e void Sho uld ther e hav e bee n a ma neu veri ng erro r use of an inad equ ate safe ty bolt on the cardan shaft torque limiter or when the cardan shaft clutch has been damaged through improper maintenance When the implement has been used beyond the specified power limit as given in the technical data chart When f...

Page 62: ... safety and health requirements established by European Directive 2006 42 EC Harmonized standards used EN ISO 12100 Safety of machinery General principles for design Risk assessment and risk reduction EN ISO 4254 1 Agricultural machinery Safety Part 1 General requirements EN ISO 4254 12 Agricultural machinery Safety Part 12 Rotary disc and drum mowers and flail mowers Other technical standard used...

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