McConnel ROBOMAX Operation Manual Download Page 1

 

 

 
  

 

Publication 861 
February 2017 
Part No. 23671.61 
 

McCONNEL 

 

 

 

 

ROBOMAX  

80HP REMOTE CONTROLLED MOWER 

 

                               Operation Manual

 

 

For Machines 02/15 to 09/17  

Serial No. ROBOM021500001 ►ROBOM091700023

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for ROBOMAX

Page 1: ...Publication 861 February 2017 Part No 23671 61 McCONNEL ROBOMAX 80HP REMOTE CONTROLLED MOWER Operation Manual For Machines 02 15 to 09 17 Serial No ROBOM021500001 ROBOM091700023...

Page 2: ...to verify that your machine has been registered with McConnel Limited IMPORTANT During the initial bedding in period of a new machine it is the customer s responsibility to regularly inspect all nuts...

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Page 4: ...mple may require particular care when packing to avoid damage in transit 1 04 This warranty does not extend to any product from which McConnel Ltd s serial number plate has been removed or altered 1 0...

Page 5: ...d be undertaken within two days of the failure Claims submitted for repairs undertaken more than 2 weeks after a failure has occurred or 2 days after the parts were supplied will be rejected unless th...

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...

Page 7: ...o avoid the entrapment with human body parts BS EN ISO 14120 2015 Safety of machinery Guards general requirements for the design and construction of fixed and movable guards BS EN 4413 2010 Hydraulic...

Page 8: ...ry service your vehicle in a well ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compou...

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Page 10: ...2 MACHINE CHARACTERISTICS 2 1 Description of the machine 15 2 2 Standards applied 15 CHAPTER 3 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 3 1 General safety standards 18 3 1 1 Fully understanding the machine 19 3 1 2 Weari...

Page 11: ...rking day 6 2 1 General check for oil leaks 38 6 2 2 Oil level check 39 6 2 3 Check of chrome plated parts 39 6 2 4 Check of the safety devices 39 6 3 Description of the remote control 40 Standard ver...

Page 12: ...ys 57 6 9 Working with the machine 60 6 10 Control station operator work area 61 CHAPTER 7 TRANSPORT AND HANDLING 7 1 Loading and unloading for road transport 62 7 2 Machine towing 63 7 3 Using the ma...

Page 13: ...oil level check 78 9 10 5 Drainage of fuel settling tank 79 9 11 Maintenance every 50 hours 9 11 1 Track tensioning pressure check 80 9 11 2 Electrical system check 80 V 9 13 Maintenance every 250 ho...

Page 14: ...EC and X Manual code EITUM13000 Revision no 00 Edition 11 2015 Z Model RoboMAX The manual is valid from the serial number ROBOM021500001 0 http www _ Z Spare parts catalogue J Engine use and maintenan...

Page 15: ...to dangerous situations which can occur when using the machine which if not avoided could give rise to serious injuries or death q This instruction manual must be read and used as follows The instruc...

Page 16: ...he safety devices are working correctly and there are no doubts about their operation if this is not the case do not under any circumstances use the machine z 7 Constant and thorough preventive mainte...

Page 17: ...r property damage which may occur due to Failure to observe the instructions given in this manual to run operate and maintain the machine Abrupt movements or incorrect manoeuvres when operating or per...

Page 18: ...TTED USES The following uses must always and absolutely be avoided J J Use of the machine to lift and or transport persons or things Use of the machine to tow damaged vehicles Use of the machine to sh...

Page 19: ...tention to the following points After start up allow the engine to run at a low revs for 5 6 minutes _ B B VV _ any sudden accelerations or decelerations _ V J J Z engine oil change X X _ V J J Z X 1...

Page 20: ...attachements and equipment available for this machine This machine was designed and constructed in compliance with EC directives on safety and J VV J The following Standards were also taken into acco...

Page 21: ...l denomination HEAD 180 Serial number 180NXXXXXXXXXXXXX IT IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS WITH REFERENCE TO THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIVES AND THE RELATING NATIONAL REGULATIONS OF REALIZATION 2006 42...

Page 22: ...ATION FUNCTION PORTATTREZZI RADIOCOMANDATO REMOTE CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT CARRIER MACHINE NUMERO DI SERIE SERIAL NUMBER ROBOMxxxxxxxxx POTENZA MOTORE ENGINE POWER 28 2 kW ANNO FABBRICAZIONE MANUFACTURE Y...

Page 23: ...ystem for this reason avoid continuing to operate rams when they reach the end of their stroke It is also necessary to check that the machine emergency button and remote control stop button are workin...

Page 24: ...applicable regulations During use the machine may generate dust when working with dry PDWHULDOV e g straw or on sections of bare ground In this case the use of appropriate respiratory protection such...

Page 25: ...y cut materials that have been deposited on the machine ATTENTION Fire danger It is strictly prohibited to make any changes to the machine without prior authorisation from the manufacturer Changes to...

Page 26: ...ng proceed as follows Only l suitable a load capacity Check the mass of the machine by referring to the technical data table in section 4 1 of this manual Place the machine on a firm level surface Rem...

Page 27: ...ore beginning the work always check the integrity of the machines tools and all guards if they are damaged or missing replace them before attempting to use the machine Make sure that nobody can involu...

Page 28: ...by the user of laws dispositions prescriptions and rules in force for machines used for the mowing of grass hedges maintenance of green areas of roadsides slopes canals drainage of water etc The machi...

Page 29: ...the problem has been eliminated Failure to observe this may cause serious damage to machine components During operation take care when working beneath electrical cables you may lose the radio signal a...

Page 30: ...Professional Machines 25 3 2 6 LOCATION OF SAFETY DECALS...

Page 31: ...d warning Keep limbs clear of rotating components when the machine is running Flying objects hazard warning this indicates the possibility that stones or other objects may be J stay out of its working...

Page 32: ...nents warning indicates the presence of hot components on the machine such as the silencer and bonnets Do not touch the areas around the sign BURN HAZARD i Hazards associated with the battery Keep spa...

Page 33: ...ine Continually ensure that nobody is within the danger zone of the machine 100m Warn them by sounding the horn or verbally instruction and stop working if they fail to leave the danger zone Do not al...

Page 34: ...not allow unauthorised persons near whilst fuelling When fuelling up hold the dispenser in the B ensure is in contact with B avoid the risk of sparks due to static electricity J replace and tighten fi...

Page 35: ...e performing any service or maintenance work place warning signs on the machine If necessary for added safety additional warning signs can be placed around the perimeter of the machine 3 4 2 TOOLS Onl...

Page 36: ...t use petrol or solvent based products to clean the machine Do not clean electrical parts with high pressure water 3 4 6 PERIODICAL REPLACEMENT OF COMPONENTS B periodically reasons of and safety Z sup...

Page 37: ...inder 4 Displacement 3319 cc 2500 rpm x B V V VV _ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Voltage 12 VDC Alternator 40 Amp Battery 18 Ah HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Transmission 1x Tandem variable displacement piston pump in closed...

Page 38: ...es 33 TRACKS MODEL WEIGHT RUBBER BELT TRACK 280 72 64 110 Kg RUBBER BELT TRACK 320 72 64 140 Kg CAPACITIES Fuel Tank Capacity 55 Litres Hydraulic Oil Tank Capacity 70 Litres Diesel engine oil 11 Litre...

Page 39: ...Professional Machines 34 4 2 STANDARD OVERALL DIMENSIONS 4 2 1 MACHINE 3670 mm 1215 mm 2030 mm 2630 mm 1520 1600 mm 280 320 1830 mm...

Page 40: ...rack 2 Wheel drive 3 Radiator air vent 4 Bonnet 6 High pressure quick couplings closed circuit 1 5 2 6 Control units 1 CANBus receiver 2 Wired remote control connector 3 12 VDC power outlet 4 Filter c...

Page 41: ...Professional Machines 36 Left side view 5 Control panel 6 Diesel tank 8 Radiator air vent and guard 9 Diesel tank cap 10 Roll bar 5 1 2 3 4 6 10 9 8 12 13 11 D 7...

Page 42: ...omponents m any kind AUTHORISED PERSONNEL x J J and reassembly of particular machine components Must be authorised in by to intervene on the machine Must health problems OPERATOR ASSISTANT Personnel t...

Page 43: ...on and bonnet one set should be given to the operator and the other set must be kept in a safe location by the person responsible for operations not kept on the machine the spare keys should be readil...

Page 44: ...them if damaged 6 2 4 CHECK OF SAFETY DEVICES Check the safety devices installed on the machine are working properly especially the emergency stop buttons on the machine and on the remote control _ B...

Page 45: ...sional Machines 40 6 3 DESCRIPTION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL F Reversible fan control G I J K Q S J M Front guard control X Y O AUX 1 K _ S_ S S _ R S P F Q S Key Start G H I L M N O A B C D E STANDARD VE...

Page 46: ...Professional Machines 41 F Reversible fan control G I J K Q S J M Front guard control X Y Y J K _ S_ S S _ R S P F Q S Key Start G H I L M N O A B C D E PRUNING VERSION...

Page 47: ...6 3 1 CONTROL PANEL Control Panel K S X 1 Alternator 2 Low engine oil pressure G _ 4 Engine stop 5 Maintenance 6 Handbrake 7 Water temperature 105 90 C 0 rp m 1 4 4 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 8 Page up...

Page 48: ...4 OPERATING THE MACHINE ATTENTION Before starting up the machine the information and safety instructions in this user manual must be read and fully understood Operators of this machine must be fully i...

Page 49: ...ill damage the starter motor Burnt out starter motors are not covered by the warranty 6 4 2 MOVING THE MACHINE FORWARDS AND BACKWARDS STANDARD MODE To move the machine forwards and backwards PRYH the...

Page 50: ...D L F 6 4 5 STEERING The machine is steered by using the right hand side joystick B Move it to the right or left in to steer the machine When used in combination with joystick A it enables V z Perfor...

Page 51: ...urately follow the ground contours mode 6 4 8 STARTING THE CUTTING FLAILS The operation of the rotor is controlled via switches I and L Follow the instructions below to start it Select the cutting dir...

Page 52: ...eeping switch M pressed upwards operates the hydraulic ram that opens the front guard Move it downwards to close the front guard Pruning Version Keeping switch M pressed upwards operates the hydraulic...

Page 53: ...bris A B C E G H I M N O D L F Reversible fan in normal working mode Suction Reversible fan during radiator cleaning mode Blowing ATTENTION Before reversing the the speed of the diesel engine to speed...

Page 54: ...engine proceed as follows Bring the machine to a halt Stop the rotation of the rotor of the cutting head or particular being used Bring the engine to idle speed using button S Press button Q to turn...

Page 55: ...in transmitter unit ATTENTION Do not remove the S key to turn off the machine and or the remote control Use the appropriate controls If the remote control has to be replaced the old S key must be inse...

Page 56: ...Professional Machines 51 6 5 LCD DISPLAY S K S S _ 105 90 C 0 rp m 1 4 4 4 1 3 2 105 90 C 0 rp m 1 4 4 4 J _ Y y S _ S _ S _ S _ S G _ S S S Q 1 2 3 4 5...

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Page 58: ...rge the battery Check the alternator and or contact customer care NO YES The air filter is clogged Clean the filter elements NO YES The hydraulic oil filter is clogged Replace the cartridge NO NO Glow...

Page 59: ...ber Display fault error Set 6 number Remote control communication fault error Set 7 number Remote control manipulators fault error Set 9 number Inclinometer optional fault error Set 50 number Control...

Page 60: ...is at the right hand full scale Defective tool Replace The engine water temperature indicator is at the left hand full scale Defective tool Defective thermostat Replace The engine does not start whil...

Page 61: ...ition Defective cables Q Defective main fuse Check and repair Charge the accumulator Replace The starter pinion is inserted and then released Q Charge the accumulator The starter makes the engine run...

Page 62: ...s ATTENTION Before replacing a fuse make sure that you have removed the ignition key If the fuses J J have the same rating If the engine does not turn on when the starter switch is set to the on posit...

Page 63: ...y F7 Empty F8 Horn 10 A F9 Empty F10 Diesel pump 7 5 A No Function Amp F11 Power outlet 10 A F12 12 Control panel 5 A F13 Empty F14 Alternator 5 A F15 12 Sensors 7 5 A F16 VE Le70 10 A F17 Actuator 7...

Page 64: ...es with Slowly lift the front lifting device until the Secure the tool to the machine support using 4 bolts Turn off the engine Connect the hydraulic power hoses a to B connect right hand side make s...

Page 65: ...range of the machine and that the area of action is free of obstacles Use great caution before starting reverse motion and always check for the presence of persons equipment or Never change the direc...

Page 66: ...work on slopes that have hard surfaces e g cement When working in conditions in which J inimum Vm 6 10 CONTROL STATION OPERATOR WORK AREA The operator must always be at a minimum distance of at least...

Page 67: ...the correct width for the the tracks and at an angle of no more than V Once the machine has been loaded onto the vehicle it is recommended to secure it to the vehicle using wire ropes or slings attach...

Page 68: ...sing a M12 nut previously threaded onto the bolt tighten it slowly until the brake is released 4 Repeat the same procedure for the other drive motor using another kit plate bolt At this point both dri...

Page 69: ...w the instructions below 1 Lift the front bonnet a 2 Insert the connector and tighten locking ring b The engine can now be started using the ignition key a ATTENTION Only use the manual control in the...

Page 70: ...for a few minutes before disconnecting the external ATTENTION Do not use battery chargers or start boosters to start the engine They may damage the electronic control units Do not check the charge of...

Page 71: ...the paintwork and ensure that the original safety signs are in good condition are still fully legible and are located in their original positions Grease all mechanical parts subjected to friction lock...

Page 72: ...als must be separated ese products Carry out all these operations in accordance with the regulations in force ATTENTION If the machine or its parts are decommissioned all parts that could constitute a...

Page 73: ...TS Before performing any maintenance work inspection and or check on the machine turn off the diesel engine and remove the ignition key During disassembly and re assembly of machine parts always use s...

Page 74: ...The use of non recommended lubricants and or grease results in the forfeiture RI WKH warranty COMPONENT RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BIODEGRADABLE PANOLIN HLP SYNTH E...

Page 75: ...ept clean to reduce the fire risks that can exist where are on or close to sources of heat 9 5 ENGINE MAINTENANCE 9 5 1 ENGINE OIL The engine oil must be selected with the utmost attention when select...

Page 76: ...ever a component of the hydraulic circuit is removed or replaced if broken or damaged they must always be replaced After re assembly bleed out any air that is present in the circuit as per the instruc...

Page 77: ...Protect connection pins with anti corrosives electrical without prior authorisation rom Do not check the charge of the battery by connecting the two poles with a metal object Use a voltmeter q z last...

Page 78: ...s or Z z end cover a DANGER WARNING The air must be removed switched Never attempt to or run removed or with the filter housing Wear protective clothing when carrying out any cleaning of the filter co...

Page 79: ...alled 9 9 2 INSPECTION AND EXTERNAL CLEANING OF THE RADIATOR During mowing operations it is normal for cuttings to get sucked up by the engine fan resulting in the obstruction of the protective grille...

Page 80: ...chassis Slowly loosen the tensioning valve b Wrench z release from the valve Remove the tensioning valve only when it is no longer pressurised and the track is completely loose Push back the front whe...

Page 81: ...ck the operation of the audible warning devices and safety elements such as warning signs emergency buttons and warning indicator lights B attached z 9 10 1 COOLANT LEVEL CHECK To check the coolant le...

Page 82: ...s when refuelling 9 10 3 ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK The level of the engine oil can be checked on the dipstick a the level must be between the MIN and MAX marks The engine oil level must be checked with t...

Page 83: ...k unscrew the cap using the special spanner and top up with oil until the correct level is reached Close the cap DANGER Restore the oil level of the hydraulic circuit after turning off the diesel engi...

Page 84: ...se the supply valve b and open the vent plug c until all the water off _ J tighten the drain plug IMPORTANT Collect the drained water in a suitable container and dispose of it properly DANGER This ope...

Page 85: ...n the pressure gauge by injecting grease The correct tensioning pressure is 130 bar Remove the grease gun replace the cap and tighten Close the cover 7UDFN 7HQVLRQ LW 3DUW 1R 9 11 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...

Page 86: ...y remove the lower guard a z remove the drain plug from the oil sump drain the oil from the bottom whilst it is still warm and collect it in appropriate tanks put back the plug of the oil sump once al...

Page 87: ...y valve a x Completely unscrew the water drain valve b _ z hand until the seal is in contact with housing n third of a turn Restore the fuel supply z one turn Turn the key on the ignition board to pos...

Page 88: ...ch carefully collect the used oil in a large container at least 100 litres Replace and drain plug Fill with new hydraulic oil of the correct _ V itresz Check the level on the level gauge c When the co...

Page 89: ...wrench Max torque 20 Nm DANGER Do not carry out these operations if engine has just been switched RII wait for the oil to FRRO V z The oil spilled during the change can cause personnel to slip Wear p...

Page 90: ...e reserve tank from the top cap up to the level indicated by the reference marks c Replace the cap Start the engine and leave it running until it reaches normal working temperature B level B Do not fi...

Page 91: ...Professional Machines 86 Q J regulation in force Q s where J Fi Service 10 INSTRUCTIONS FOR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS 10 1 FIRE...

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