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Operator’s Manual Victory MATV Series

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Version 2.0

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Mower offsets both to the right 4

5″

(650 mm) and to the left 51

″

(1285 mm) from the middle

of your vehicle.

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Electric Start, battery included (self-charging).

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Total operating weight 490 lb. (MATV-120).

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No tractor is needed. You can operate it with several vehicles

with a standard 2″

car trailer

hook.

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Free shipping and two years warranty.

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CE Tested; following the 2006/42/EC Machine directive.

Drawbar offset dimensions:

DIM.

MOWER

A (mm)

B (mm)

C (mm)

MATV

48”

300

650

1135

MATV

60”

300

800

1285

Summary of Contents for MATV 48

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual MATV SERIES 48 60 Flail Mower With Gasoline Powered Motor VERSION 2 EN US 2022 ...

Page 2: ...etractorimplements com E mail address sales etractorimplements com Phone 562 534 8182 Manual info These are the original instructions The English language is binding No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Victory Tractor Implements History of changes Operator s Manual Version Date Chapters Description V1 0 First edition V2 0 August 2022 All Ed...

Page 3: ... Tools Parts and Accessories for assembling and adjusting 12 4 SAFETY 13 4 1 Introduction 13 4 2 Generally Applicable Safety Rules 13 4 3 Personal Protective Equipment 14 4 4 General Safety Rules for Machines 14 4 5 Additional Safety Rules for Flail mowers 15 4 6 More Safety Tips for Safe Operation 16 4 7 Rules For Safe Transport 16 4 7 1 Keep Riders Off Machinery 17 4 7 2 Practice Safe Maintenanc...

Page 4: ...the mower 35 6 ADJUSTMENTS 35 6 1 Belts drive system with centrifugal clutch 35 6 1 1 Drive belts tension adjustment 35 6 1 2 Aligning the pulleys 37 7 MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT AND REPAIR 38 7 1 Preventive Maintenance 39 7 2 Service 39 7 3 Service Period 40 7 3 1 8 Hours or Daily Maintenance 40 7 3 2 Season Maintenance 40 7 3 3 Annual Maintenance 40 7 4 Ordering Parts 41 7 5 Cleaning 42 7 6 General ...

Page 5: ...aring Parts 45 8 EXPLODED VIEW DRAWINGS 46 8 1 Torque Specifications 50 9 SPECIFICATIONS and FEATURES 51 9 1 Specifications 51 9 2 Features 51 9 3 Briggs Stratton Engine 53 10 APPENDIX 54 10 1 General troubleshooting list for gasoline engines 54 10 2 Copy of Briggs Stratton Operator s manual 55 ...

Page 6: ... The mower is a robust compact engine driven Flail mower with replaceable flails and a hinged rear gate It provides professional grass cutting heavy undergrowth and tree prunings The cutting height is 1 to 4 thickness up to 1 in diameter Working width is 48 60 depending on the machine version 1 2 CE Type Plate The type plate shows the following data Name of the Manufacturer Address of the Manufact...

Page 7: ...ility or which has been used for a purpose for which the product is not designed Misuse also specifically includes failure to properly maintain oil levels grease points and driveline shafts Claims under this Warranty should be made directly to Victory Tractor Implements and all warranty adjustments must be made through an authorized Victory dealer Victory reserves the right to make changes in mate...

Page 8: ...lt of ignoring warnings and regulations as stated on the machine or in this Operator s manual the use of the device for other applications or under other circumstances than stated in this documentation mutations to the machine this also includes the application of different replacement parts as specified insufficient or careless maintenance 2 2 Liability Victory Tractor Implements can t be held li...

Page 9: ...ator s manual to help you understand and appreciate your mower Taking some time to read this manual and understand the Safety Operating and Maintenance instructions will give you better performance and extend the life of your equipment You must read this manual before assembling and operating the device This Operator s manual belongs to the owner of the Victory MATV mower Read this Operator s Manu...

Page 10: ...ing and Operation Chapter 6 Adjustments Chapter 7 Maintenance For Product management is essential Chapter 9 Specifications Owner Assistance If customer service or spare parts are required please contact Victory Tractor Implements at 562 534 8182 Victory has trained technicians spare parts and equipment to service the device The parts on your machine are specially designed replace these parts alway...

Page 11: ...if not avoided will result in death or severe injury This RED symbol indicates All DANGER notifications WARNING This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or severe injury or machine damage This ORANGE symbol indicates All WARNING notifications CAUTION This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in mi...

Page 12: ...for the purpose usually an ATV 3 9 Unintended Use Unintentional use is any other use than described under Intended use 3 10 Intended Operating Conditions Ambient temperature 0 to 40 C Temp transport Storage 10 up to 40 C Lighting Normal ambient lighting 3 11 Tools Parts and Accessories for assembling and adjusting Socket wrench set Open end wrench set Adjustable wrench Torque wrench Measuring tape...

Page 13: ...ng instructions Other activities such as service and maintenance This distinction is because operators must meet other safety requirements than the technical service staff The operator performs the daily cleaning and maintenance work described in the operating instructions 4 2 Generally Applicable Safety Rules This list contains general safety measures which must be complied with for personal safe...

Page 14: ...th Ensure the work area around the equipment is smooth clean and free from any obstacles Keep in mind that a dangerous situation can always arise Always wear safety glasses and protective shoes when carrying out the operation Long hair is not allowed Never wear loose or torn clothing Permanently remove jewelry When lifting heavy parts use a hoist or ask for help to prevent personal injury Ensure t...

Page 15: ...ts Always protect venting spots from the inlet of large amounts of water 4 5 Additional Safety Rules for Flail mowers The operator should be familiar with all functions of the device Mow with the implement from the ATV driver s seat only Persons under 18 should NEVER operate or be near the mower during operation Do not operate the MATV Flail mower while under the influence of drugs or alcohol as s...

Page 16: ...d implements can create a hazard They are challenging to see especially at night Please note the MATV Flail mower is not road legal You are not allowed to use it on public roadways Use flashing warning lights if you cross public roads The maximum transport speed for any Victory implement is twenty mph on paved surfaces and ten mph maximum on an unpaved surface Do not exceed Never travel at a rate ...

Page 17: ...ndy Ensure you have telephone numbers for the doctor ambulance hospital and fire department 4 8 Driveline Safety Agriculture and forestry are very hazardous occupations Today s farmer spends long hours close to increasingly complex and powerful machinery Everyone from the component supplier and the company that manufacturers and assembles the machinery to the dealers and ultimately the actual user...

Page 18: ...rts You can obtain further information about driveline specifications and safety from your driveline supplier and the following ASME standards and engineering practices S318 Safety for agricultural equipment S350 Safety alert symbol for agricultural equipment S441 Safety signs S493 Guarding for agricultural equipment EP363 Technical publications for agricultural equipment Other standards may apply...

Page 19: ...er new ones call Victory Implements Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified When ordering new components ensure the correct safety labels are included in the request WARNING Decal Read and understand the Operator s manual before the operation maintenance or repair WARNING Decal Danger of being caught by rotating parts W...

Page 20: ...0 WARNING Decal Do not stand on moving equipment Keep riders off machinery WARNING Decal Danger of cutting off body parts WARNING Decal Hazard of rotating components WARNING Decal Do not come too close to the machine WARNING Decal Finger Pinch Hazard Driving belts ...

Page 21: ...al Victory MATV Series Page 21 of 66 Version 2 0 WARNING Decal Finger Pinch Hazard turning components WARNING Decal Swinging devices keep a safe distance ATTENTION POINT Decal Ad grease regularly to the desired nipple ...

Page 22: ...death and may impair the function and life of the equipment Calamities are unintended or unexpected events related to an activity s quality These events have severe harmful consequences up to and including death This includes any accident that directly or indirectly results in device damage and personal injury to one or more persons Concerning this MATV mower calamities arise when unauthorized per...

Page 23: ...re greased flails are installed adjusted and the bolts are torqued according to specifications WARNING Read and understand all instructions before assembling the MATV Flexible wheel setup You can adjust the mowing height from 20 mm to 70 mm The drawbar is fully adjustable and has a 3 point offset function to minimize ground tramping The highly variable offset function enables you to drive more clo...

Page 24: ...TV Flail Mower 5 2 1 Overview assembling components 1 Gasoline Engine 2 Drive belt cover 3 Battery housing 4 Height adjuster 5 Wheel support bracket with a wheel 6 Remote throttle control handle and cable 7 Front beam weldment 8 Sole plate weldment 9 Traction bracket 10 Towing coupling ...

Page 25: ...ole plate weldment Drawbar components Instruction manual STEP 2 Install the wheels You have three options for mounting the wheels 1 Inside the mower frame border on the rear side 2 Outside the mower frame side border on the rear side 3 Outside the mower frame at the level of the rotor shaft The figure shows wheel mounting inside the frame side border Install the support brackets with wheels on bot...

Page 26: ...Operator s Manual Victory MATV Series Page 26 of 66 Version 2 0 Step 3 Install the drawbar ...

Page 27: ...Adjust the traction bracket angle in relation to your ATV hook height Depending on the height of your vehicle s tow bar hook you need to adjust the angular position of the traction bracket The mower must always be level with the ground Use height adjustment handles 1 to lower both mower skids to level ground Untighten on both sides bolts 2 Untighten and remove bolts 3 Ensure the mower is still on ...

Page 28: ...iggs Stratton without oil Equipment manufacturers or dealers may have added oil to the engine Before you start the engine for the first time check the oil level and add oil according to the instructions in this manual If you start the engine without oil it will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty Before adding or checking the engine oil ensure the engine is level and cl...

Page 29: ...ighten bolts 1 and 2 Remove bolts 2 Hold the rear roller 4 in the desired position On both sides fit bolts 2 in the most suitable hole in the bearing holder plate 3 Tighten all bolts nuts Step 7 Adjust the skids height Raise and support the mower with suitable wooden blocks beside both skids On the gearbox side untighten nut 1 and nut 2 Remove bolt 2 and move the skid to the desired position for t...

Page 30: ...operation Check daily for missing or broken chain links protection or guards Replace worn items at once to reduce the possibility of injury Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery If its ability to do a job or do so safely is in question DON T TRY IT Always stay clear of all moving parts Never place hands or feet under the mower with the engine running Never allow riders on the mower at an...

Page 31: ...chine have been designed and tested for rugged use However they could fail upon impact with heavy solid objects such as steel guardrails and concrete abutments Such impact could cause the broken things to be thrown outward at very high velocities Stop the Flail mower and the vehicle immediately upon striking an obstruction Turn the engine off remove the ignition key and inspect and repair any dama...

Page 32: ...nents Rotating parts can cause severe injury Don t stand too close to the MATV A safe distance is approx 1 m No other persons are allowed around the equipment during the operation Follow ALL safety guidelines and procedures to ensure safe use of the MATV 5 3 3 Human An operator prepares the equipment and starts it as described further in this chapter 5 3 4 Operator Every well skilled technical per...

Page 33: ... all safety decals on the vehicle and the flail mower Adhere to PPE safety regulations as described in both manuals PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS Vehicles with or without mowers attached can often be noisy enough to cause permanent partial hearing loss We recommend that you wear hearing protection full time if the noise in the operator s position exceeds 80 dB N...

Page 34: ...eck that everything works smoothly correctly and safely Correct if necessary 5 4 Starting And Stopping The Mower 5 4 1 Start mowing Ensure you understand all the information described in Chapters Safety Maintenance and Assembling before operating the Flail mower Start the mower s gasoline engine Start at the slowest speed possible and ensure the mower works efficiently with the engine running at f...

Page 35: ...e introduction of the belt drive system with a high precision clutch leads to a drive system with a virtually 100 power transfer rate and almost 0 belt slippage over the years Belt slippage on belt systems is a major issue leading to belt failure 6 1 1 Drive belts tension adjustment The belt tensioning is possible by lifting the entire engine platform with a well accessible mechanism Because the e...

Page 36: ...nsioning see the following paragraph Method Ensure the drive belts are cold Remove the drive belt cover 1 Untighten all four engine base mounting bolts 2 Untighten the securing nuts of both tensioning bolts 3 Use the tensioning bolts and nuts to move the engine base until the drive belt tension is correct Move both sides simultaneously Ensure that both pulley surfaces align with each other Correct...

Page 37: ...s Page 37 of 66 Version 2 0 6 1 2 Aligning the pulleys Use a straight steel ruler to check that both pulleys align Align the engine bracket plates if necessary Recheck the drive belts tension Correct if necessary Install the pulley cover ...

Page 38: ...nd knowledge of the machine and PPE safety procedures are entitled to do maintenance or service work Be sure all moving parts on attachments have come to a complete stop before attempting to perform maintenance Periodically tighten all bolts nuts and screws and check that all cotter pins are properly installed to ensure the unit is safe Before working on this machine shut off the engine and the ve...

Page 39: ...ntive Maintenance Regular system inspection is in everyone s interest downtime due to overdue maintenance is always more expensive Scheduled inspections at set times after a certain number of hours of operation checking crucial components preventively can avoid costly repairs and downtime To avoid skipping certain parts a good practice is to follow the direction of the oil Starting at the reservoi...

Page 40: ... maintenance 7 3 1 8 Hours or Daily Maintenance Check all nuts and bolts in connection parts replace if required Pump grease into each grease nipple three to five times Clean the implement take away all debris and residue 7 3 2 Season Maintenance Check the machine as above for Daily maintenance Check the bearings of shafts for wear and tear If worn disassemble clean or replace them if necessary us...

Page 41: ...ion Rotate the rotor shaft by hand and feel for any roughness in the bearings Also try to pull the shaft from side to side to see if any movement is found Suppose symptoms persist strip down the rotor housing unit and inspect bearings Info Wheel bearing inspection Jack one side of the mower body up so the wheel is just off the ground Rotate the wheel by hand and check the wheel alignment To check ...

Page 42: ...of large amounts of water 7 6 General Troubleshooting This section can help the operator when a problem arises It gives basic guidelines if something on the Heavy duty Flail mower is not working correctly If the procedures in this section do not solve the problem the owner should contact the Victory Service department for assistance The Flail mower is designed to work on an unplowed and plowed fie...

Page 43: ...r mounting frame Use proper lifting equipment a fork truck or a hand pallet jack Always transport the equipment without mechanical shocks knocking or jolting Essential Rules for Safe Storage After the season s use inspect the machine thoroughly and prepare for storage Repair or replace any worn or damaged components to prevent unnecessary downtime at the start of the next season To ensure a long a...

Page 44: ... device 7 8 Decommissioning and Environment Dispose of the packaging material following local regulations 7 8 1 Decommissioning Requirements The machine is clean Ensure all liquid systems are empty 7 8 2 Environment The crossed out bin symbol on parts literature or packaging indicates that all electrical and electronic equipment batteries and accumulators must be disposed of as chemical waste in t...

Page 45: ...t number when ordering 7 10 2 Wearing Parts Wearing parts are parts that usually wear out first The degree of wear is directly proportional to the application frequency Usually these parts are economically and technically challenging to repair Often these are universal purchase parts such as bearings bushings etc For the reliable operation of a tool it is essential that wearing parts are of high q...

Page 46: ...Operator s Manual Victory MATV Series Page 46 of 66 Version 2 0 8 EXPLODED VIEW DRAWINGS VICTORY MATV Parts Exploded View ...

Page 47: ...120 Rear gate for ATV150 1 17 03 01 5782 M10x30 Hexagon head bolt M10x30 3 18 03 03 97 1 Φ10 Flat washer Φ10 3 19 03 02 6182 M10 Locking nut M10 3 20 02 ATV 120 121 02 ATV 150 121 ATV120 shaft for protection plates ATV150 shaft for protection plates 1 21 03 07 91 4x20 Cotter pin 4x20 2 22 02 EF 00 108 Protection plate 72 mm width 2 mm thickness N 23 02 EF 00 109 Protection plate with gap 72 mm wid...

Page 48: ... 02 ATV 00 258 Locker 1 59 02 ATV 00 259 Washer 1 60 03 01 5783 3 8 24UNF 2 Full thread hexagon head bolt 3 8 24UNFx2 1 61 02 ATV 00 261 Plate 1 62 03 03 97 1 Φ6 Flat washer Φ6 2 63 03 04 93 Φ6 Spring washer Φ6 2 64 03 01 5782 M6x20 Hexagon head bolt M6x20 2 65 03 01 5782 M8x20 Hexagon head bolt M8x20 6 66 03 03 97 1 Φ8 Flat washer Φ8 8 67 03 04 93 Φ8 Spring washer Φ8 6 68 02 ATV 00 268 Belt cover...

Page 49: ... Flat key on the engine crankshaft 6x6x45 1 91 03 01 2163 M10x25 Handle nut M10x25 2 92 03 02 6170 M12 Common nut M12 2 93 02 ATV 00 089 A ATV rubber cap on front bar 2020 version square shape 2 94 02 ATV 00 094 02 ATV 00 093 02 ATV 00 093 A ATV trailer bar pin ATV trailer bar height adjustm plate for 2019 version left side ATV trailer bar height adjustm plate for 2019 version right side 1 95 02 A...

Page 50: ... The table below gives the correct torque values for various bolts nuts and cap screws Tighten all bolts to the torques specified unless otherwise noted Check the tightness of bolts periodically using this bolt torque chart as a guide Replace fasteners with the same length and grade of bolt ...

Page 51: ... Rotor shaft speed 2 150 rpm 2 150 rpm Rotor shaft diameter 108 mm 108 mm Rear roller diameter 102 mm 102 mm Fuel Consumption Super E10 Unleaded 1 5 2 tr h Super E10 Unleaded 1 5 2 tr h Number of flails 28 32 Flails forged galv 320 g 320 g Working efficiency per hr 2100 2500 m h 2500 3000 m h Material top housing 4 mm 4 mm Side walls 6 mm 6 mm Paint yellow green Powder coated Powder coated Battery...

Page 52: ... Electric Start battery included self charging Total operating weight 490 lb MATV 120 No tractor is needed You can operate it with several vehicles with a standard 2 car trailer hook Free shipping and two years warranty CE Tested following the 2006 42 EC Machine directive Drawbar offset dimensions DIM MOWER A mm B mm C mm MATV 48 300 650 1135 MATV 60 300 800 1285 ...

Page 53: ... E 187 cm MATV 48 217 cm MATV 60 F 146 cm MATV 48 176 cm MATV 60 9 3 Briggs Stratton Engine Before operating read all safety precautions and instructions in the Briggs Stratton manual See supplier s documentation Link to the Briggs Stratton Manual and Parts List https www briggsandstratton com na en_us support manuals html ...

Page 54: ...engine starts but stops Inefficient electrical connections Sulfated battery terminals Clogged fuel filter Clogged fuel pipes The engine doesn t rev up Safety protocol in starting Throttle to MAX while starting Rpm instability at idle speed Clogged fuel pipes Low idle speed Clogged fuel pipes Poor quality fuel Blue smoke High oil sump level Clogged air filter Excessive fuel consumption Clogged air ...

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