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Owner’s Guide & User Manual

Tow and Collect 1500 Pro

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Tow and Collect

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Page 1: ...Owner s Guide User Manual Tow and Collect 1500 Pro Page 1 of 30 Tow and Collect 1500 Pro Owner s Guide User Manual ...

Page 2: ...ns We made every effort to explain the assembly operating maintenance and safety procedures as clearly and completely as possible Nonetheless it is not possible to anticipate nor address every conceivable problem that may arise This problem is compounded by the fact that no two operating environments are exactly the same Therefore we are not able to guarantee that this Manual will address every is...

Page 3: ...s of ownership prior to operating the machine or carrying out maintenance Best wishes and kind regards New Zealand Metalform Tow and Farm 74 Miller Street Dannevirke 4930 New Zealand Phone 64 6 374 7043 Email sales towandfarm co nz Web www towandfarm co nz Australia Tow and Farm 105 117 Boundary Road Laverton North VIC 3026 Australia Phone 1300 630 279 Email sales towandfarm com au Web www towandf...

Page 4: ...rds that could injure yourself or others You will find safety information in the following forms Safety Labels displayed on the machine Safety Messages proceeded by a safety alert symbol and one of these three signal words DANGER WARNING and CAUTION Safety Headings such as IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Instructions how to use the machine correctly and safely This book is filled with safety informat...

Page 5: ...nd Collect 12 Hints for Operation 13 Troubleshooting 13 SERVICING 14 The Importance of Maintenance 14 Maintenance Safety 14 Maintenance Schedule 15 Tyre Pressure 15 Gearbox Oil 15 Engine Oil 16 Air Filter 16 Air Cooling Intake 16 Lubrication 17 Chain Tensioning 18 Replacing the Rubber Skirt 19 Replacing the Brushes 20 Replacing the Tines 22 CONSUMER INFORMATION 23 Technical Information 23 Serial N...

Page 6: ...son to stand close to the machine when it is operating Where possible avoid operating in areas with rocks and loose debris as these can be flung out at speed and may also jam the brush spindle Eye protection and ear protection must be worn at all times Do not open catcher while moving or while engine is running Do not place hands or feet under the collector Never allow a person under the age of 18...

Page 7: ...r otherwise not subject to a valid warranty claim we will repair or replace the Tow and Collect or part thereof at your cost Our sole responsibility is to repair or replace a part that is subject to a valid warranty claim Under no circumstance will we be liable for direct indirect incidental special or consequential costs or damages to the maximum extent permitted by law The foregoing disclaimer e...

Page 8: ... page 17 Ensure the tow bar height is correctly set so that the body of the collector sits level to the ground different tow vehicles have different tow ball heights so it s important to set the Tow and Collect to the correct height Check that tyre pressure is in the range 5 7 psi 34 48 kPa Check the condition of the tyres look for signs of wear cuts and impact damage Ensure that the tyre pressure...

Page 9: ...on of Features and Controls Tow Coupling Tine Assembly Height Adjuster Chain Oil Access Plug Chain Guard Cover Rubber Skirt Height Adjuster Handle Catcher Vent and Sight Holes Engine Polyurethane Catcher Electric Key Start Battery Box Catcher Opening Handle Tine Bar Assembly Fig 3 ...

Page 10: ...his will lower the brushes down Tine Height Adjustment The scouring tines on the front of the collector can be used when required then adjusted out of the way when not required Tines are useful for when picking up hard manure or if the grass is long It breaks up the manure and makes it easier to pick up NOTE Tine adjustment should only be done once the machine has been attached to the tow vehicle ...

Page 11: ...ning handle 4 to lift open catcher Note Use the lock pin 5 to hold the catcher open if necessary Suggested emptying procedure 1 Reverse the Collector to a suitable dump site 2 Open the catcher as described above 3 Move tow vehicle forward 1 metre 3 feet 4 Close the catcher Catcher Closing WARNING The catcher is assisted with a pressurised gas strut Ensure the catcher handle 4 is held securely duri...

Page 12: ...ine warm up for 2 3 minutes e NOTE After warm up the throttle must be placed at full revs If the machine is operated at low revs there is a chance the centrifugal clutch will only partially engage which may cause it to wear excessively and burn out 3 Set the height of the Tow and Collect dependent on grass length and ground conditions NOTE Ensure the brushes are not lowered hard onto the ground wh...

Page 13: ...is greater than 125mm 5 cut grass first suggested product is the Tow and Mow see www towandfarm com Recommended travelling speed is 8 12 kph 5 8 mph Check for brush wear When the brushes slowly wear down they become less efficient Replace brushes when bristles get too short see page 20 Check that the inside of the Tow and Collect is not jammed Open catcher and clean chute The catcher is hard to em...

Page 14: ...gine is cool before attempting any maintenance tasks This will eliminate several potential hazards Carbon Monoxide poisoning from the exhaust Be sure there is adequate ventilation wherever you operate the engine Burns from hot parts Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching Injury from moving parts Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so Read the instructions before you begin...

Page 15: ...e tyres look for signs of wear cuts and impact damage Ensure that the tyre pressure is the same in each wheel DO NOT over inflate tyres If the pressure is too high the Tow and Collect will bounce on rough terrain however if the pressure is too low as the catcher fills the extra weight will compress the tyres and lower the effective brush height Gearbox Oil NOTE The gearbox is a 2 1 reduction ratio...

Page 16: ...ng system The engine is cooled by air being forced around the engine The air intake is generated by a rotating impeller under the recoil start guard Ensure this is checked regularly to ensure that it hasn t sucked debris or grass which can reduce the cooling of the engine WARNING A poorly maintained air cleaner increases risk of fire caused by engine backfire Ensure air cleaner is correctly mainta...

Page 17: ...y a chain on the right hand side of the Tow and Collect Ensure the chain is lubricated at each interval as per Maintenance Schedule on page 17 CAUTION Make sure the Tow and Collect is disconnected from the tow vehicle and engine is switched off before attempting to remove chain access plug step 1 1 Remove the chain access plug by pulling toward you 2 Hold chain lube can 200mm 8 away from chain and...

Page 18: ... page 17 1 Loosen M8 Bolt on side of chain cover and remove 2 Remove Chain Cover by pulling away from machine 3 Loosen both M8 Lock Bolts on tensioner with spanner loosen only do not remove 4 Using a 32mm spanner fit to top of Hex Shaft on chain tensioner and apply force anti clockwise 5 While maintaining force on tensioner assembly tighten up one M8 Bolt 6 Tighten other M8 Bolt 7 Replace cover an...

Page 19: ...vice technician or qualified mechanic The rubber skirt is to stop debris being flung forward during the pickup process Ensure rubber skirt is changed at each interval as per Maintenance Schedule on page 17 NOTE This task requires special tools The Rubber Skirt is shown on the machine in the diagram on the right 1 Remove Rubber Skirt by loosening and removing 6 x M8 Bolts and Nuts 2 Replace Rubber ...

Page 20: ...n easy work access to the underneath of the machine remove the Draw Bar and Tine Bar as described in the following steps Remove the Tine Bar and Drawbar 1 Disengage height adjuster pin on tine bar and remove tine bar from locator slot 2 Loosen and remove bolt and nut from each side of the tine bar mount 3 Remove tine bar from machine and place aside 4 Loosen and remove bolt and nut from front of d...

Page 21: ...t hold the brush clamp 10 in position see Fig 20 10 Repeat for 4 x brushes 11 Fit new brushes ensuring that each brush is pushed back hard against the threaded studs along the entire length of the brush before the nuts are tightened 12 Tighten all nuts to a torque of 9 Nm 7 ft lb 13 Rotate brush assembly slowly by hand and check that brushes do not rub on the Tow and Collect chassis NOTE If the br...

Page 22: ...or qualified mechanic 1 Lock tine bar assembly into upper most position shown in Fig 21 2 Loosen and remove bolt and nut on each tine 3 Replace Tine by inserting the bolt through the U shaped part of the tine and onto the frame Note Ensure Tine is positioned in the correct orientation as shown in Fig 22 4 Replace nut onto the top side of the assembly 5 Tighten all nuts to a torque of 15 Nm 11 ft l...

Page 23: ...xcluding tow bar including tow bar 1380 mm 2280 mm 54 4 6 90 7 6 Weight net gross 220 kg 250 kg 485 lbs 550 lbs Catcher Capacity 610 Litres 160 US Gallons Brushes Replaceable Nylon Brushes 4 x Tow Hitch Options 1 7 8 OR 50mm Tow Coupling OR 23mm Ø thru hole Serial Number Location You will find the Serial Number etched onto an aluminium tag which has been applied to the right hand side of the Tow a...

Page 24: ...following information handy Model and Serial Number Date of purchase Your name and address Detailed description of the problem Description Part Number Image Ref Airfilter Element 1 x Airfilter Element CP_002_023 fitting instr page 18 location on machine page 30 item 1 Bearing Brush Shaft Bearing Ø30mm 2 x Grub Screws YAR2062RF location on machine page 30 item 3 Brush Clamp Kit 4 x Clamps 40 x M6 N...

Page 25: ...A01 065 fitting instr page 20 location on machine page 30 item 7 Chain Link Only Pitch Chain Link 08BL RJ fitting instr page 20 location on machine page 30 item 8 Chain Tensioner Complete Tensioner Assembly 2 x Bolts and Washers TOCO_M702_A261 fitting instr page 20 location on machine page 30 item 9 Clutch Repair Kit 2 x Mid Discs 1 x Pressing Disc 2 x Friction Discs TOCO A01 050 location on machi...

Page 26: ...12 Grass Cutter Kit 2 x Cutting Plate 6 x Bolts and Nuts TOCO A01 029 location on machine page 30 item 13 Height Adjuster Handle Kit Complete Assembly TOCO A01 010 location on machine page 30 item 14 Rubber Skirt Kit 1 x Rubber Strip 9 x Bolts 9 x Nyloc Nuts TOCO A01 020 fitting instr page 21 location on machine page 30 item 15 Sprocket Brush Shaft 1 x Sprocket TOCO_T01_070 location on machine pag...

Page 27: ...026 location on machine page 30 item 17 Tine Kit 1 x Tine 1 x Bolt 1 x Washer 1 x Nyloc Nut TOCO A01 100 fitting instr page 24 location on machine page 30 item 18 Tow Coupling 1 7 8 1 x Coupling 99590 location on machine page 30 item 19 Tow Coupling 50mm 1 x Coupling R93963 location on machine page 30 item 19 Tyre and Wheel Kit 1 x Tyre and Wheel TOCO A01 007 location on machine page 30 item 20 ...

Page 28: ...Owner s Guide User Manual Tow and Collect 1500 Pro Page 28 of 30 Spare Parts Exploded View Refer to Spare parts Lists on pages 26 29 for Part Numbers and Descriptions ...

Page 29: ...farm com If you are dissatisfied with any part of the Tow and Collect product or service we welcome your comments and feedback You can write to Head Office Metalform Tow and Farm 74 Miller Street Dannevirke 4930 New Zealand Email support towandfarm co nz Or Phone 64 6 374 7043 When you write or call please give us the following information Model and serial number Date of purchase Your name and add...

Page 30: ...undary Road Laverton North VIC 3026 Australia Phone 1300 630 279 Email sales towandfarm com au Web www towandfarm com au UK Europe Tow and Farm Wood End Prospect Road New Farm Road Industrial Estate Alresford Hampshire SO24 9QF England Phone 44 1962 600 030 Email sales towandfarm co uk Web www towandfarm co uk USA Canada Tow and Farm Inc 105 Kendall Park Lane S Atlanta GA 30336 USA Phone 877 778 7...

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