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ATTACHING THE MACHINE TO THE TRACTOR 

 

IMPORTANT: -  

Ensure the machine is parked on a firm and level site away from bystanders or onlookers. 
Read and understand all instructions in this manual regarding Health, Safety and the use of 
this machine. 
 
FOR PIN TYPE LOWER LINKAGE EYES ONLY 

 

 

Remove  spring pins,  lift  pins  and spacers  as  supplied  with  Hedgetrimmer  from  lower 
link positions of linkage frame. 

 

 

Slowly and very carefully reverse the tractor towards the machine linkage frame. 

 

 

With  care  -  ensure  that  tractor  lower  link  ball  eyes  fit  between  lower  jaws  of  linkage 
frame and that pin holes are aligned. 

 

SWITCH OFF TRACTOR ENGINE AND ENSURE HANDBRAKE IS ON 

 

 

With holes of tractor lower link eyes in line with lower jaw holes of frame - the lower 
linkage pins should now be refitted  - with spacers 'in position  - on pin, between jaws 
and outboard' 

 

 

Spacer is provided to prevent side movement of link arms. 

 

 

Secure lift pin into position using the 7/16" dia. pin and ring assembly. 

 
FOR AUTOMATIC QUICK CROOK-ON LOWER LINK ONLY

 

 

 

Remove  spring pins,  lift  pins  and spacers  as  supplied  with  Hedgetrimmer  from  lower 
link positions of linkage frame.  Then reassemble lift pin, spacer together with tractor 
lower link ball end eye - all onto lift pin (between ears of frame) - with spacers to the 
outside.  Then secure into position using 7/16" diameter pin and ring. 

 

 

Slowly and very carefully reverse the tractor towards the machine linkage frame. 

 

 

With care - ensure that tractor lower links fit between lower jaws of linkage frame and 
are aligned with relevant ball eyes now already on lower lift pins. 

 

 

Raise tractor lower link arms to a position that allows the ball to engage correctly into 
its own housing in arm. 

 

 

The adjustable 'A' frame  - stabiliser arms should now be set to required length to suit 
tractor. 

 

 

The  main  20mm  diameter  locating  pin  -  through  both  assemblies  should  be  removed 
after first disconnecting its 7/16" diameter lock-pin and ring. 

 

 

Slacken off the M20 setscrew (clamping both halves together) 

Summary of Contents for TP5750

Page 1: ...Twose Series Reach Arms TP5750 TP6750T Range Operation Manual Publication No 843 June 2016...

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...

Page 3: ...een removed or altered 1 05 This warranty does not apply to any part of the goods which has been subjected to improper or abnormal use negligence alteration modification fitment of non genuine parts a...

Page 4: ...xamination of the claim and parts McConnel Ltd will pay at their discretion for any valid claim the invoiced cost of any parts supplied by McConnel Ltd and appropriate labour and mileage allowances if...

Page 5: ...inimum distances to avoid the entrapment with human body parts BS EN 953 1997 A1 2009 Safety of machinery Guards general requirements for the design and construction of fixed and movable guards BS EN...

Page 6: ...ances to avoid the entrapment with human body parts BS EN 953 1997 A1 2009 Safety of machinery Guards general requirements for the design and construction of fixed and movable guards BS EN 4413 2010 H...

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Page 8: ...otor Control Direction Lock 19 Cable Controls 20 Cable Controls Lever Functions 21 Cable Controls Cranked Arm Models 22 Cable Controls Cranked Arm Models Lever Functions 23 Low Pressure Controls Opera...

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Page 10: ...r slightly different to that of your particular model but the general procedure will be the same E OE MACHINE DEALER INFORMATION Record the Serial Number of your machine on this page and always quote...

Page 11: ...loat Standard Lift Float Optional Cab Guard Kit LED Road Lights Dual Direction Flail Rotation TP5750 Models 5 70m 18ft 8in Reach Standard or High Power Option TP5750C Models 5 80m 19ft 0in Reach Crank...

Page 12: ...3 SAFETY INFORMATION...

Page 13: ...ted through damage during use Being caught on a rotating power take off PTO shaft Being caught in other moving parts i e belts pulleys and cutting heads Electrocution from Overhead Power Lines by cont...

Page 14: ...stacles 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 should be placed at both ends o...

Page 15: ...erstood the operator handbook are familiar with and practiced the controls Never use a machine that is poorly maintained Never use a machine if guards are missing or damaged Never use a machine on whi...

Page 16: ...e a machine unattended in a raised position it should be lowered to the ground in a safe position on a level firm site Never leave a tractor with the key in or the engine running Never carry out maint...

Page 17: ...utting flail blades offered for your Twose machine are a Heavy double edged design one piece For Upward or Downward cutting Suitable for all types of conditions and growth b Back to Back rigid one pie...

Page 18: ...chine which once the machine has been attached to the tractor should be folded away in the stow position A hydraulically powered breakback system 100 max slew is built into all models this is primaril...

Page 19: ...ic advice on this subject Four wheel drive tractors have extra weight inbuilt plus larger front wheels this is an advantage in keeping the unit stable Tractor Operator Guarding Use a tractor fitted wi...

Page 20: ...Hydrelf HV 46 Hydrelf XV 46 Hydrelf HV 68 ESSO Univis N 46 Univis N 68 FUCHS UK Non UK markets Renolin 46 Renolin HVZ 46 Renolin CL46 B15 Renolin AF46 ZAF46B Renolin 68 Renolin HVZ 68 Renolin CL68 B20...

Page 21: ...k arms Secure lift pin into position using the 7 16 dia pin and ring assembly FOR AUTOMATIC QUICK CROOK ON LOWER LINK ONLY Remove spring pins lift pins and spacers as supplied with Hedgetrimmer from l...

Page 22: ...tabiliser arms should be fitted through pair of nearest matching holes and secured with 7 16 pin and ring both arms Ensure chosen setting is same on both arms Tighten M20 setscrew to each stabiliser a...

Page 23: ...ad side of tractor cab i e for left hand cut machines to left hand side of cab Bolts nuts and washers are supplied for fixing purposes All glass screens on the relevant side of cab must be protected F...

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Page 26: ...17 FLAIL MOTOR HOSE INSTALLATION...

Page 27: ...results and performance variation from this recommended R P M should be kept to a minimum and never at any time should PTO R P M exceed 540 R P M ROTOR ROTATION DIRECTION Depending on the type of hed...

Page 28: ...tion Rotor Control Operation The rotor control lever operates the rotor on and off function for both uphill and downhill cutting the specific cutting direction is dictated by the position of the locki...

Page 29: ...20 CABLE CONTROLS...

Page 30: ...21 CABLE CONTROLS LEVER FUNCTIONS...

Page 31: ...22 CABLE CONTROLS Cranked Arm Models...

Page 32: ...23 CABLE CONTROLS LEVER FUNCTIONS Cranked Arm Models...

Page 33: ...tes the Dipper Arm Left Moves Dipper Arm away from the operator Right Moves Dipper Arm towards the operator SWITCH FUNCTIONS Functions illustrated as viewed from the driving position Tele In Tele Out...

Page 34: ...RIC PROPORTIONAL CONTROLS Power ON Power OFF Emergency STOP Control Panel Buttons Identification Function On selection of a function an LED on the button will be illuminated to indicate the function i...

Page 35: ...trol Default Angle Control Swap Mode B Reach Control To activate the swap mode press button 9 for 5 seconds Machine Control Default Tele OUT Tele IN Default Default Slew Forward Slew Backward Swap Mod...

Page 36: ...ctivation Adjustment Press button 5 on the control panel to switch on the lift float function With lift float ON float pressure can be decreased or increased via buttons 7 8 on the control panel Butto...

Page 37: ...e of unbalance This will result in vibration from the rotor being transmitted through the head Should this happen stop immediately as to continue may have serious consequences Once stopped clean rotor...

Page 38: ...tion Fold in second outer boom with cutting head until boom main tube contacts rubber buffer fixed to first boom The cutting head should now be positioned behind and slightly inside tractor rear tyre...

Page 39: ...uard flap panel Open upper guard inspection panel Slacken the 2 bolts holding hydraulic motor to its mounting plate Adjust belt tension by turning the nuts on the tensioning screw clockwise will tight...

Page 40: ...ion The drive belts can now be removed from around the pair of vee pulleys New belts can now be fitted position each belt in the respective vee s on both the driven and the driver pulleys Replace the...

Page 41: ...plete with bearing housing attached to drop out of main frame and removed Replacement procedure Position flail head as described for removal procedure see above Position rotor vertically with the driv...

Page 42: ...lail head refer to diagram below To alter the roller position each end bracket of the roller and the relative securing bolts will need to be positioned at either of the four position height options of...

Page 43: ...ve to be adjusted to ensure trimmer is upright and safe When you are sure that trimmer is properly settled and safe on its stands operate boom 1 lever to release hydraulic pressure from ram NOTE If th...

Page 44: ...now be removed if so desired Replace location pins back through arms of stabiliser assembly and secure in position with 7 16 lynch pins Re connect top link bar assembly back onto stabiliser with pin a...

Page 45: ...greased prior to first use Gearbox Lubrication Check gearbox oil level on new machines prior to first use top up if required before using the machine Change oil after an initial 50 hours of use and t...

Page 46: ...will invalidate the warranty Note factory fitted filter elements are identified differently to replacement elements After initial 50 Hours Change gearbox oil Every 25 Hours Grease PTO Shaft universal...

Page 47: ...nation can be reduced by the following Cleaning around the reservoir cap before removal and keeping the tank area clean Use of clean containers when replenishing the system Regular servicing of the fi...

Page 48: ...nd on the 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 fitted to the Twose Series Hedg...

Page 49: ...avoid moisture penetrating No routine adjustments of the cables are necessary as they do not stretch The threaded collar is correctly adjusted when the lever is in a vertical position in its housing a...

Page 50: ...ng ring and sliding it back along the body of the driveshaft as shown below Slide the shaft shield back into place after lubrication ensuring the clasps relocate correctly in the fixing ring always fi...

Page 51: ...0 3350 4550 0 TORQUE VALUES FOR METRIC BOLTS Bolt Dia ft lb Nm ft lb Nm ft lb Nm ft lb Nm 6mm 4 5 6 1 8 5 11 5 12 16 3 14 5 20 0 8mm 11 14 9 20 27 1 30 40 1 35 47 5 10mm 21 28 5 40 54 2 60 81 4 70 95...

Page 52: ...he arm In order to retain smooth operation of the tele arm it is advisable to replace pads in opposing sets at each position on the arm WEAR PAD INSTALLATION Replacement of the tele arm wear pads will...

Page 53: ...ads into position via the adjuster holes in the socket arm and replace the adjusters ADJUSTMENT When all pads and adjusters have been located correctly tighten each to a torque setting of 20Nm Once th...

Page 54: ...McConnel Limited Temeside Works Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1JL England Telephone 01584 873131 Facsimile 01584 876463 www mcconnel com...

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