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PA5054 VERSI

 

FRONT / REAR MOUNT DUAL DIRECTION 

HEDGECUTTER / GRASS MOWER 

 

Operator Manual

 

 

Publication 736 
April 2013 
Part No. 22675.36 
Revised: 08.09.22

 

Summary of Contents for PA5054 VERSI

Page 1: ...PA5054 VERSI FRONT REAR MOUNT DUAL DIRECTION HEDGECUTTER GRASS MOWER Operator Manual Publication 736 April 2013 Part No 22675 36 Revised 08 09 22...

Page 2: ...ding in period of a new machine it is the customer s responsibility to regularly inspect all nuts bolts and hose connections for tightness and re tighten if required New hydraulic connections occasion...

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Page 4: ...04 This warranty does not extend to any product from which McConnel Ltd s serial number plate has been removed or altered 1 05 The warranty policy is valid for machines registered in line with the ter...

Page 5: ...undertaken more than 2 weeks after a failure has occurred or 2 days after the parts were supplied will be rejected unless the delay has been authorised by McConnel Ltd Please note that failure by the...

Page 6: ...e deemed to be a waiver of any other term 4 02 If any provision of this limited warranty shall violate any applicable law and is held to be unenforceable then the invalidity of such provision shall no...

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Page 8: ...fasteners are secure and tight Ensure all head bolts and nuts are tight Lubricate the driveline universal joints and telescoping members daily Grease the rotor and roller bearings and inspect their co...

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Page 10: ...tions are tight Hydraulic valve hose connections are tight Hydraulic valve controls function properly There are no damaged hoses The oil level is to the green mark on the tank sight glass There is no...

Page 11: ...es are in good condition with correct pressure The wheel nuts are tight The tractor brakes are in good condition The steering linkage is in good condition There are no visible oil leaks The hydraulic...

Page 12: ...tions are tight Hydraulic valve hose connections are tight Hydraulic valve controls function properly There are no damaged hoses The oil level is to the green mark on the tank sight glass There is no...

Page 13: ...es are in good condition with correct pressure The wheel nuts are tight The tractor brakes are in good condition The steering linkage is in good condition There are no visible oil leaks The hydraulic...

Page 14: ...ng this equipment can expose you to chemicals including gasoline diesel fuel lubricants petroleum products engine exhaust carbon monoxide and phthalates which are known to the State of California to c...

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Page 16: ...tems 23 Running Up Procedure 24 Emergency Stopping 24 Transportation 25 Transport Locks 25 Horizontal Head Rotation 27 Breakaway 28 Powered Slew 30 Slew Locks 30 EDS System 31 Float Kits 31 Pre work P...

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Page 18: ...ctor references Note The illustrations in this manual are for instructional purposes only and may on occasion not show some components in their entirety In some instances an illustration may appear sl...

Page 19: ...imum Power 75HP Minimum Tractor Weight 4500kg Front Mount Machines DIN Plate Specialist Frame Rear Mount Machines 3 Point Linkage or Axle Mounted Machine Specifications Maximum Reach 5 0m 16 5 Powered...

Page 20: ...3 Transport Position Alternative Transport Position Reach Geometry...

Page 21: ...etected with the machine s operation it should be stopped immediately and not used again until the fault has been corrected by a qualified technician POTENTIAL SIGNIFICANT DANGERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE...

Page 22: ...y before starting to note obstacles and remove wire bottles cans and other debris Use clear suitably sized warning signs to alert others to the nature of the machine working within that area Signs sho...

Page 23: ...fitted Never turn a machine cutting head to an angle that causes debris to be ejected towards the cab Never start or continue to work a machine if people are nearby or approaching Stop and wait until...

Page 24: ...ested Warning Signs Required Road works ahead warning sign with a supplementary Hedge cutting plate For 1 mile or appropriate shorter distance may be added to the plate Road narrows warning sign with...

Page 25: ...traffic accidents due to collisions with other vehicles either directly or from debris on the road 8 1 of 2 pages condition machine fittings and couplings are in good damage hydraulic pipes are carefu...

Page 26: ...Ls above ground level see Further reading Clear up debris after cutting if it could be a hazard to others Roadside hedges Take extra care if you are hedge verge cutting along a road Consider what meas...

Page 27: ...Book First 7 Lift Point with SWL Kg 8 Specific Pinch Point Warning 9 Maximum vehicle PTO Speed Direction Warning 10 Oil Filter Initial and subsequent change information 11 Lift Point for shipping only...

Page 28: ...d correctly adjusted Rear roller should be placed into the raised position Flaps must be in good condition 8 Caution Hedging Downhill cutting front hood may be removed rear flap must be fitted and rea...

Page 29: ...ilizers must be fitted and tightened Front Mounted Models Before fitting a front mounted machine to your tractor seek the advice of the tractor manufacturer or your local dealer regarding its suitabil...

Page 30: ...20 of rear axle weight or more for adequate control and for ground work i e verge mowing with experienced operators this can be reduced to 10 All factors must be addressed in order to match the type...

Page 31: ...se items Handling the Machine Handling of the machine should always be performed using suitable overhead lifting equipment with a minimum safe lifting capacity over and above the maximum weight of the...

Page 32: ...itial filling of the oil reservoir periodic oil changes and replenishment purposes the following hydraulic oils or a good quality equivalent are recommended NOTE Only use oils that are ISO 18 13 or cl...

Page 33: ...Suitable overhead lifting gear will be required to raise the machine to change the positions of the legs on a free standing machine The legs are held in position with pins and security clips Parking...

Page 34: ...tration below Horizontal Adjustment Height Raise the machine to the required attachment height by use of the stand leg ratchet jacks located on each side of the machine for ease of operation and reaso...

Page 35: ...18 ATTACHING THE MACHINE DIN Plate Front Mount Models...

Page 36: ...ted If the shaft is longer subtract the required shaft length plus an additional 75mm 3 the resulting figure is the excess length that will need to be removed from each half of the shaft Cutting the P...

Page 37: ...attachment points on machine Secure link arms to each side of machine with linkage pins spacer washers and lynch pins Fit Stabilizer Assembly and secure with fixings provided Fit Top Link between tra...

Page 38: ...peration of the stand leg jacks Ensure the machine is left level and secure at all times if necessary use suitable props or blocks for added support Storage For long term storage it is recommended tha...

Page 39: ...and suction cup assembly that allows the unit to be mounted on the window of the tractor cab ensure the surface used is clean and dry and the unit mounted in a position where it does not obstruct ope...

Page 40: ...on with this manual and should ideally be kept in the tractor cab for reference by the operator Control Unit Identification Depending on specification the machine will be operated by one of the follow...

Page 41: ...e from any pinching chaffing straining or kinks Check oil level in the tank top up if required EMERGENCY STOPPING In all emergency situations machine operation and functions must be stopped immediatel...

Page 42: ...ine is equipped with two transport locking devices for securing the machine into the transport position these are a lift ram lock tap and a transport strap Both locking devices must be used at all tim...

Page 43: ...mains clear of the ground during subsequent movements Transport Height Width The design of this machine is such that when correctly folded its transport height will be below the height of the carrying...

Page 44: ...27 HORIZONTAL HEAD ROTATION Manually Adjusted...

Page 45: ...ficient stopping time in the event of breakback it is the operators responsibility to ensure forward travel can be halted at any time before the machine reaches its breakback limit failure to observe...

Page 46: ...ctor on each side this is for normal work duty and allows for 20 of breakaway the minimum required to ensure machine protection In the case of the front mounted machine shown with the arms and head po...

Page 47: ...he head clear of the ground Slew Stops Slew stop points are controlled electronically by sensors on the pillar that detect and measure the rotational slewing movements of the column The slew stop posi...

Page 48: ...everted back to EDS mode This is particularly useful feature for manoeuvring the machine around obstructions The EDS system has 3 user settings available for differing operating conditions these are s...

Page 49: ...ound before switching the float function on to charge the accumulator s the arms may drop at this point depending on the current level of retained pressure Lower the flailhead into the work position r...

Page 50: ...ects it may also be a wise precaution to mark these hazards with a visible marker than can be easily seen from the operating position in the tractor If the type of work being undertaken makes this imp...

Page 51: ...to cut the vegetation both efficiently and neatly If forward speed is too fast this be indicated by over frequent operation of the breakaway system a fall off in tractor revs and a poor untidy finish...

Page 52: ...d side first This leaves the maximum thickness of hedge on the road side to prevent the possibility of any debris being thrown through the hedge into the path of oncoming vehicles Cut the side and bot...

Page 53: ...OR FROM THE LIFT RAM GLAND CIRCUIT Never work the machine on adverse slopes with the arms positioned such that the tractor is unbalanced DANGER NEVER CUT TO THE BLIND SIDE OF A HEDGE it is impossible...

Page 54: ...ty can flashover when machinery gets close to it WARNING All operators must read the following information and be aware of the risks and dangers involved when working in the vicinity of Overhead Power...

Page 55: ...oubt exists do not work in the area never risk the safety of yourself or others Emergency Action for Accidents Involving Electricity Never touch an overhead line even if it has been brought down by ma...

Page 56: ...or heavy duty hedge cutting capable of cutting materials up to 75 80mm diameter Can be used for mowing work where they produce a good finish but will require considerably more power and reduced forwar...

Page 57: ...flail designed specifically for heavy duty hedge and grass cutting capable of dealing with materials up to 75 80mm diameter When used for mowing work they produce a better finish and performance than...

Page 58: ...s prior to work and prior to storage of the machine Gearbox Lubrication Refill the gearbox after an initial 50 hours of use and thereafter at annual or 500 hour intervals whichever occurs earliest Gea...

Page 59: ...oints and tubes Every Week Check tightness of all nuts and bolts Check gearbox oil level Check for wear on telescopic arm pads where applicable Every 100 Hours Grease PTO shaft shield lubrication poin...

Page 60: ...the tank area clean Use of clean containers when replenishing the system Regular servicing of the filtration system Filtration System Machines are protected by both replaceable 125 micron suction stra...

Page 61: ...he threads Avoid twisting the hose Adjust the hose line to ensure freedom from rubbing or trapping before tightening hose end connections All Hydraulic Hoses BSP now fitted to McConnel Power Arm Hedge...

Page 62: ...re vibration and can rapidly damage the rotor shaft bearings As an emergency measure if a flail is broken off or lost remove another on the opposite side of the rotor to retain balance Always replace...

Page 63: ...um based grease each end of the shaft has 2 greasing points one for lubrication of the universal joint and one for lubricating the rotating fixing ring of the shaft shield access to the lubrication po...

Page 64: ...ing Replace flails Bearings worn or damaged Replace bearings Rotor unbalanced bent Re balance replace rotor Debris build up Remove debris Incorrect speed Check rotor RPM Oil tank overheating Oil level...

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Page 66: ...McConnel Limited Temeside Works Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1JL England Telephone 01584 873131 Facsimile 01584 876463 www mcconnel com...

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