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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 

              page 35                                                              Release 2017

F

LAIL

 M

OWERS

 - S

HREDDERS

• more than 50 different models
• for tractors from 15 to 100 HP
• working width from 100 to 290 cm.

F

LAIL

 M

OWERS

 - C

OLLECTORS

•

6 different models

•

for tractors from 30 to 60 HP

•

working width from 120 to 180 cm.

•

Available with low or high discharge

F

INISHING

 M

OWERS

• 14 different models
• for tractors from 15 to 70 HP
• working width from 100 to 300 cm.

H

YDRAULIC

 F

ORKLIFTS

•

11 different models

•

for tractors from 60 HP

•

lifting capacity from 1.300 to 2.000 Kg.

C

ABS

 

FOR

 T

RACTORS

• wide selection of models
• available for tractors and crawlers
• all models available with heating and/or air con-

ditioning

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for FC-2 180

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Page 3: ...ion Please carefully read this manual It tells you how to safely and easily assemble operate and maintain your machine Be sure that you and any other operator carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage Of course should you ever have any problems or questions please contact your local SOVEMA dealer or contact us...

Page 4: ... LIST page 10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS page 11 CONNECTING THE MACHINE page 12 CUTTING HEIGHT REGULATION page 14 OPERATING THE IMPLEMENT page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING page 19 DISCONNECTING THE MACHINE page 21 STORAGE page 22 MAINTENANCE page 24 LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY page 30 WARRANTY REGISTRATION page 31 SOVEMA PRODUCT LINE page 34 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY page 35 ...

Page 5: ...PERATION MAINTENANCE MANUAL page 3 Release 2017 SYMBOLS These symbols appear throughout the manual Remember their meaning and advice CAUTION YOUR SAFETY IS IN DANGER READ CAREFULLY USE PROTECTIVE GLOVES ...

Page 6: ...e By following these instructions you should be able to develop operating procedures suitable to your needs Illustrations and data used in this manual may vary slightly in some details Throughout this manual references are made in left and right directions These are determined by standing at the rear of the equipment and facing the direction of advancement Even if some illustrations in this manual...

Page 7: ...on the machine are as follows 1 2 3 4 1 Before starting operations read carefully the instruction manual 2 Before maintenance operations lower the implement to the ground turn off the engine disengage the PTO and read the instruction manual 3 Do not allow riders on the tractor or implement fatal injuries may occur 4 Do not stand behind the tractor during operations 5 Before connecting the implemen...

Page 8: ...rom the implement 10 Danger Your hands can be injured Do not remove safety shields and keep away from moving parts 11 Danger Your hands can be injured Do not remove the cover and keep away from moving parts 12 The machine is designed to be used on tractors with 540 or 1000 RPM PTO 13 Caution During working operations all by standers must stay beyond the shown di stances from the implement ...

Page 9: ...oper working order before operating the machine Only operate with a tractor equipped with an approved Roll Over Protective System ROPS and always wear your seat belt Operate only in daylight or good artificial light Only trained personnel shall operate the tractor and the implement Personal protection equipment including safety shoes safety glasses hard hat and gloves are recommended during the di...

Page 10: ...ntact such obstacles Stop the machine and tractor immediately upon hitting an obstruction Turn off the engine remove the key inspect and repair any damage before resuming operation No repairs or adjustments should be attempted while the machine is connected to the tractor that is turned on Disengage tractor PTO and place transmission into neutral before attempting to start engine TRANSPORT SAFETY ...

Page 11: ...nt Periodically tighten all bolts nuts and screws When replacing a mechanical part always use original spare parts in order not to compromise the machine and your own safety The implement manufacturers assumes no liability if replacement parts other than originals are used After servicing be sure that all safety shields are re installed properly Make sure that all safety decals are installed clean...

Page 12: ... weight and power of the tractor is suitable to the machine you want to connect If you have any doubt please refer to the technical specifications Ensure that all safety decals are properly installed and clean Check the oil level in the gearbox An low oil level can damage the gears Be sure that all safety shields are properly installed and in good condition ...

Page 13: ...Working Width PTO Rotor Weight Width A Depth B Height C cm inches rpm rpm Kg Lbs cm inches cm inches cm inches FC 2 180 185 73 50 80 540 1959 600 1324 134 53 208 82 107 42 FC 2 200 203 80 55 80 540 1959 670 1479 134 53 226 89 107 42 FC 2 230 238 94 60 80 540 1959 740 1633 134 53 261 103 107 42 FC 2 250 258 102 70 100 540 1000 1845 1950 810 1788 137 54 282 111 109 43 FC 2 290 290 118 80 100 540 100...

Page 14: ...re the machine in order to properly hitch the implement Before connecting the machine to the tractor you must make sure that the engine is turned off brakes are locked and the ignition key is removed This operation must be performed on a flat area as it is very dangerous Do not allow anyone between tractor and implement while the engine is running Follow these instructions Connect the two drawbar ...

Page 15: ...ts socket with the supplied pin Lower the implement and adjust it so that it is parallel to the ground Do this by adjusting the 3rd point drawbar fig 2 This will improve the life span of the implement and the PTO Connect the PTO shaft and make sure it is correctly connected to the tractor and to the implment NOTE ON THE PTO SHAFT Always refer to the manufacturer s instruction manual Read it carefu...

Page 16: ...ent is made by regulating the height of the skids as per following instructions fig 1 Loosen screw a Unscrew screws b Adjust the skid as needed screwing back screws b in one of the pair of holes located in the skid itself Tighten screw a In order to get an even cut it is suggested to adjust the two skids at the same height Roller equipped machines b holes Fig 1 a ...

Page 17: ...by regulating the two roller support plates as follows fig 2 Loosen screw c Unscrew screws d Adjust the roller as needed screwing back screws d in one pair of holes located in the support plate Tighten screw c In order to get an even cut it is suggested to adjust the two plates at the same height Holes c d Support plate Fig 2 ...

Page 18: ...height adjustment is carried out by adjusting the two supports of each wheel fig 3 Loosen screw e Unscrew screw f Adjust the skid as needed screwing back screw f in one of the holes located in the support itself Tighten screw e For each wheel please adjust the two support at the same height in order to obtain an even soil Support f e ...

Page 19: ...d for cutting will depend upon the height type and density of the grass to be cut However we suggest not to exceed 7 Kph 4 3 Mph Lower ground speed allows tall and dense grass cutting Taking a partial cut and or reversing the direction of travel may also produce a cleaner cut Remember sharp knives produce cleaner cuts and require less power Important Very low cutting heights should be avoided Dama...

Page 20: ...e machine must be used only if equipped with all its components as supplied by the Manufacturer safety devices included The implement must not operate without the rear shield or modified as to leave the rear shield open No other component can be modified ...

Page 21: ...uple and its bearings Check knives conditions If some of the knives are broken bent or present excessive wear the balance of the rotor will be compromised During operations the turning movement of the rotor will produce vibrations that will inevitably damage and break support bearings and frame welds To avoid damages please replace all the knives at the same time with new original knives supplied ...

Page 22: ...it enough power to the knives The sliding can be produced by lack of tightness or by belt wear If the belts look even marginally damaged the operator must replace them immediately If the belts are loose the operator must tighten them A less than adequate result can be produced by an incorrect working speed The advancement speed must be regulated in connection to the engine s RPM and consequently t...

Page 23: ...in neutral When the rotor has completely stopped turn off the engine and set the parking brakes Get off of the tractor remove the pin from the top plates of the machine after removing the safety key from the pin Then proceed to remove the third point Remove the pin from the lower plates of the implement after removing the safety key from the pin Then disconnect the lifting arms from the machine Re...

Page 24: ...Check bolts and nuts for proper tightness Lubricate all the active parts like bearings all rotor supports and other pivot or wear points that may not have a fitting Lubricate lateral rear roller supports Lubricate all not painted parts Store the machine in a clean and dry place under roof Spent oil must be properly disposed and must not be dispersed in the environment According to the regulations ...

Page 25: ...s are correctly positioned and assembled SCRAPING In case of scraping the machine must be disposed of properly in suitable scrap yards respecting the regulations in force Before proceeding it is necessary to remove all the plastic or rubber parts and all the electric and electronic devices please recover all used oils and dispose of them in the proper collecting centres Spent oil must be properly ...

Page 26: ...RY 10 WORKING HOURS Check for loose bolts that fix the knives to the rotor Tighten as needed Grease the PTO shaft components Clean the end of PTO shaft with non toxic non inflammable detergent Make sure that PTO shaft protection shields are in place and in good condition Grease lateral supports of the rotor Before greasing clean the grease nipple correctly for better lubrication The lateral suppor...

Page 27: ... the tensioning screw c clockwise moving the tube forward as a consequence Make sure that the maximum flexibility of each belt is not over 1 cm when tested with one s finger Tighten nuts a and b In order to avoid an early wear of the belts make sure the upper pulley is not tilted in any way Proceed as follows to straighten the tube Rotate nut d counter clockwise and keep nut e still Rotate screw f...

Page 28: ...OPERATION MAINTENANCE MANUAL page 26 Release 2017 LEFT SIDE PANEL TUBE SEMI AXLE a b c SUPPORT PLATE d e f ...

Page 29: ...vel plug see figure below and check that the oil flows out To add oil unscrew the filler plug located above the gearbox and proceed with the filling until the oil runs out of the level hole EVERY 50 WORKING HOUR For those versions of the machine equipped with rear roller proceed to grease its lateral supports Before greasing clean the grease nipple correctly to avoid the entrance of dirt grass and...

Page 30: ... plug located under the box drain all the oil through the discharg ing hole then fill in with new oil through the filler hole This substitution is necessary because the gears are new and so are subject to quicker worn Use oil SAE 80 W 90 API GL4 EVERY 300 WORKING HOURS Completely change the oil in the gearbox proceeding as described above Always use oil SAE 80 W 90 API GL4 ...

Page 31: ...gloves or lotion Wash thoroughly with soap and water EYES Possible irritation on contact Protective glasses Rinse with running water INHALATION Possible irritation after prolonged exposure Maintain an oil mist level of 5mg m3 between TLV TWA limits Expose to fresh air and call medical assistance immediately INGESTION Not considered DO NOT provoke vomiting call medical assistance immediately ...

Page 32: ...y work is performed This warranty shall not apply to any machine which has been repaired or altered in any way outside the SOVEMA factory which affects its stability or reliability nor which has been subject to misuse negligence or accident nor to any machine that has not been operated in accordance with SOVEMA s printed instructions or operated beyond the company recommended capacity as per machi...

Page 33: ...aced on machine PTO has been matched to tractor and greased All other pre delivery checks have been completed as per operators manual The purchaser was given operators manual and instructed in safe and correct usage of machine and on limitation of warranty The machine was tested and operates correctly PURCHASER I HEREBY ACCEPT That the machine is correctly assembled Receipt of the operators manual...

Page 34: ...OPERATION MAINTENANCE MANUAL page 32 Release 2017 ...

Page 35: ... on machine PTO has been matched to tractor and greased All other pre delivery checks have been completed as per operators manual The purchaser was given operators manual and instructed in safe and correct usage of machine and on limitation of warranty The machine was tested and operates correctly PURCHASER I HEREBY ACCEPT That the machine is correctly assembled Receipt of the operators manual whi...

Page 36: ...ILLERS More than 45 different models for tractors from 15 to 130 HP working width from 80 to 300 cm STONE BURIERS 6 different models for tractors from 35 to 90 HP working width from 100 to 200 cm ROTARY HARROWS 13 different models for tractors from 25 to 150 HP working width from 110 to 500 cm ROTARY DITCHERS 13 different models for tractors from 40 to 100 HP working width from 45 to 120 cm ...

Page 37: ...om 30 to 60 HP working width from 120 to 180 cm Available with low or high discharge FINISHING MOWERS 14 different models for tractors from 15 to 70 HP working width from 100 to 300 cm HYDRAULIC FORKLIFTS 11 different models for tractors from 60 HP lifting capacity from 1 300 to 2 000 Kg CABS FOR TRACTORS wide selection of models available for tractors and crawlers all models available with heatin...

Page 38: ...m 30 to 50 HP working width from 340 to 450 cm HAY TEDDERS 6 different models for tractors from 10 to 40 HP working width from 250 to 750 cm SICKLE BAR MOWERS 2 different models for tractors from 15 to 30 HP V RAKES 12 different models for tractors from 30 to 80 HP working width from 5 30 to 11 35 m ...

Page 39: ...io di Piano MO Italia Hereby declares the machine Model Serial Nr Year Conforms to all Essential Safety Qualifications and Protective Health measures as per CE Directive 2006 42 CE and subsequent modifications and integrations For verification of the compliance of the above mentioned directives the following have been consulted Matched Rules EN UNI EN 745 2002 A1 2009 UNI EN 292 1 1991 UNI EN 292 ...

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