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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your choice of an AgriMetal Leaf and Debris Collector to complement your operation.

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a discerning turf care indus-

try.

Safe, efficient and trouble free operation of your AgriMetal Leaf and Debris Collector requires that you and

anyone else who will be operating or maintaining the machine, read and understand the Safety, Opera-

tion, Maintenance and Trouble Shooting information contained within the Operator's Manual.

This manual covers the AgriMetal Model 4413 Leaf and Debris Collector. Use the Table of Contents or

Index as a guide to locate required information.

Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your

AgriMetal Dealer or Distributor if you need assistance, information or additional copies of the manuals.

OPERATOR ORIENTATION

- The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout this

manual, are as seen from behind the tractor driver's seat and facing in the direction of travel.

Summary of Contents for 4413

Page 1: ...era tion Maintenance and Trouble Shooting information contained within the Operator s Manual This manual covers the AgriMetal Model 4413 Leaf and Debris Collector Use the Table of Contents or Index as a guide to locate required information Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners Call your AgriMetal Dealer or Distributor if you need assistance informa...

Page 2: ...on that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices situation that if not avoided will re sult in death or serious injury This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components which for functional purposes cannot be guarded SIGNA...

Page 3: ...nstructions in the manual and to follow these Most accidents can be avoided A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the machine An untrained operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or death Do not modify the equipment in any way Unauthorized modification may impair the function and or safety and could aff...

Page 4: ... be allowed to work with this equipment Do not allow persons to oper ate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of the safety pre cautions and of how it works Review the safety instructions with all users annually 6 This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation The operator should be a responsible prope...

Page 5: ...d machine quickly in an emergency Read this manual and the one provided with your tractor 6 Train all new personnel and review instruc tions frequently with existing workers Be cer tain only a properly trained and physically able person will operate the machinery A person who has not read and understood all operat ing and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the machine An untrained ope...

Page 6: ...and in good operating condition 7 Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs are properly installed and in good condi tion 2 6 MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1 Good maintenance is your responsibility Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble 2 Follow good shop practices Keep service area clean and dry Be sure electri cal outlets and tools are properly grounded Use adequate light for the job at hand ...

Page 7: ...dy components during assembly installa tion removal or moving 7 Never place any part of your body where it would be in danger if movement should occur during assembly installation operation main taining repairing removal or moving 8 Never place yourself between the tractor and machine while implement is in operation 9 Place all controls in neutral stop engine set park brake remove ignition key and...

Page 8: ...s to maintain safe steerage Slow down on rough or uneven surfaces 11 Never allow riders on either tractor or ma chine 2 9 STORAGE SAFETY 1 Store the unit in an area away from human activity 2 Do not permit children to play on or around the stored machine 3 Store the unit in a dry level area Support the frame with planks if required 2 10 REFUELLING SAFETY 3 Do not refuel the machine while smoking o...

Page 9: ...ottle in FAST position and crank until engine starts 15 DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard object or metal tool as this may cause flywheel to shat ter in operation Use proper tools to service engine 16 DO NOT operate engine without a muffler Inspect periodically and replace if necessary If engine is equipped with muffler deflector inspect periodically and replace if necessary with correct deflecto...

Page 10: ...tion presented in this manual Do not operate or allow anyone else to operate this equipment until such information has been reviewed An nually review this information before the season start up Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a standard practice for all of your equipment We feel that an untrained operator is unqualified to operate this machine A sign off sheet is provided for y...

Page 11: ...oses and connections tight and in good repair 11 Keep hands and feet away from pick up head when engine running Keep others away 12 Do not unhook when compartment is full to prevent upending 13 Review safety instructions annually 1 Lire attentivent le manuel d opération avant la mise en marche 2 Garder tous les écrans protecteurs in place 3 Garder les mains pieds cheveux et vétements éloignés des ...

Page 12: ...cess doors when the engine is running 2 Stop engine place all controls in neutral set park brake remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing adjusting repairing or unplugging machine 3 Do not operate with access doors removed BLOWER BLADE HAZARD B DANGER PROPULSEUR EN ROTATION RIS QUE DE BLESSURE GRAVE À défaut de suivre ces instructions cela pourrait entraîner de sé...

Page 13: ...not operate with rotating parts ex posed PIÉCES EN MOUVEMENT RESTER ÉLOIGNÉS À défaut de suivre ces instructions cela pour rait entraîner de sérieuses blessures ou même la mort 1 Arrêter le moteur placer tous les contrôles à la position neutre enlever la clé du contact et attendre que toutes les pièces soient au point mort avant de faire tout ajustement réparation ou de débloquer la machine 2 Inst...

Page 14: ...urrait entraîner de sérieuses blessures ou même la mort 1 Installer les gardes de façon sécuritaire avant la mise en marche de la machine 2 Garder les mains pieds cheveux et vêtements éloignés des éléments mo biles 01 60 0070 AVERTISSEMENT G D H UPENDING HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death from upending hazard 1 Do not unhook Collector when compartment is full to prevent upending 2 Do not st...

Page 15: ...es gens éloignés de la ma chine 16 60 0020 To prevent serious injury or death from a thrown object 1 Do not open unloading door while machine is running 2 Shut off engine and place all controls in neutral before opening door 3 Keep others away THROWN OBJECT HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death from rotat ing blade hazard 1 Keep hands and feet away from pick up head when engine is running Keep...

Page 16: ...re available from your authorized dealer A G B B F E H C Machine is shown with guard re moved for illustrative purposes only Do not operate machine with guard removed WARNING F MISSING SHIELD HAZARD WARNING To prevent serious injury or death from exposed hazard 1 Install and secure shields before operat ing 2 Keep hands feet hair and clothing away from moving parts GARDE ABSENT À défaut de suivre ...

Page 17: ...ools equip ment and forklifts of appropriate size and capacity for the job Always use 2 men when lifting moving and as sembling the machine When the machine is shipped fol low this procedure when preparing for the customer 1 Clear the area of bystanders especially small children before starting 2 Remove the pallet tie downs 4 1 MACHINE ASSEMBLY Fig 1 SHIPPING Wrapped On Pallet ...

Page 18: ...TROL ASSEMBLY Fig 2 HITCH Moving Mounting 3 Use a forklift to lift the pal let machine from the truck Carry the load close to the ground as it is moved to the assembly area and posi tioned 4 Remove machine hitch and control tie downs and lay out 5 Slide the hitch into the frame and secure Tighten fasten ers to their specified torque Tighten the anchor bolt and set screw 6 Place jack in the down po...

Page 19: ...m your Leaf and Debris Collector will provide many years of trouble free service 5 1 TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER Please remember it is important that you read and heed the safety signs on the Leaf and Debris Collector Clean or replace all safety signs if they cannot be clearly read and understood If a safety shield or guard is removed for any reason it must be replaced before the machine is again...

Page 20: ...mpartment Power is provided through a self contained gas engine mounted on the front of the frame A chopper is or can be installed in the duct between the blower and the containment chamber to cut the debris and leaves into smaller pieces Smaller pieces allow more material to be loaded before unloading is required A Pick Up B Blower C Gas Engine D Blower Drive E Brush Drive F Blower Discharge G Co...

Page 21: ...RATION CHECKLIST Efficient and safe operation of the AgriMetal Leaf and Debris Collector requires that each operator reads and understands the operating procedures and all related safety precautions outlined in this section A pre operation checklist is provided for the operator It is important for both personal safety and for maintaining the machine in good mechanical condition that this checklist...

Page 22: ... the lever fully forward when operating the machine b Fuel Supply Valve This valve controls the supply of fuel to the engine Turn the valve at right angles to the fuel line to turn the fuel supply off and parallel to turn on c Throttle Max Speed This lever through a push pull cable sets the throttle position Move the lever forward to set the engine speed at maximum RPM d Throttle Low Idle This lev...

Page 23: ...s used to set idler pulley position to set the primary belt tension to engage the blower and brush Push the lever in to en gage the drive Pull out to disen gage Always set the engine at mid range and feather the control when engaging Fig 6 DRIVE SYSTEM Control Lever Schematic Idler Pulley ...

Page 24: ...s de signed with a manual unloading system Use the crank to turn the conveying chain located on the bottom of the compartment Be sure to stow the crank on the left front corner of the compart ment Fig 7 UNLOADING CRANK Unloading Stowed ...

Page 25: ...le backing up align the hitch with the drawbar 4 Stop tractor set park brake remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before dismounting 5 Use a drawbar pin with provi sions for a mechanical retain er Install the retainer Drawbar Pin Attached 6 Attach the safety chain around the drawbar cage to prevent unexpected separa tion 7 Raise jack 8 Pull anchor pin on jack turn jack to para...

Page 26: ...e the ground Tighten mount ing bolts to their specified torque if the clevis position is changed Fig 9 CLEVIS POSITIONS Mid High NOTE When setting the position of the flail tips above the surface turn the rotor so the flail mount is pointing straight down ...

Page 27: ...and the machine frame 11 Tighten anchor bolt and set screw to their specified torque when hitch is properly posi tioned 12 Reverse the above procedure when unhooking from the tractor IMPORTANT Turn sharply at a slow speed while watching tire frame clearance Extend or retract hitch to provide at least 2 4 inches 50 100 mm clearance ...

Page 28: ...wieldy components during assembly installa tion removal or moving Place all controls in neutral stop engine set park brake remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing adjusting repairing or unplugging Do not allow riders on the machine or tractor at any time There is no safe place for any riders Do not allow anyone who is not familiar with the safety rules and operat...

Page 29: ...e is at mid speed range i Increase throttle setting to maximum speed for opera tion Fig 11 PICK UP HEAD Engine a Control Lever b Throttle j Start tractor to start working 5 Stopping a Stop forward movement b Slow engine RPM c Disengage machine control d Stop engine using throttle control e Stop engine on tow unit set park brake remove ignition key before dismounting 6 Emergency Stopping Stop forwa...

Page 30: ... 9 mm and 15 mm above the sur face to start d Raise if the engine is pulling down or if scalp ing is occurring e Lower if the working area is not being picked up completely Fig 12 OPERATING HEIGHT Brush Flail Clevis NOTE If the frame is set too low the tips of the brush or flails will contact the grass and consume a lot of power Set so the ends just dislodge the leaves or debris so they can be pic...

Page 31: ...rrect ground speed When the movement stops the Collector is full or plugging Fig 13 WORKING Fig 14 ROTORS Brushes Flail 11 Rotors Two types of rotors are available with the machine a Brush b Flails Use the brush when picking up loose mate rial on top of a grass surface It acts like a gentle dethatcher on grass Use the flail rotor when the leaves or debris is matted or compacted and the material ne...

Page 32: ...is caked on use a garden hose to wash it off Always close and latch the rear access door before starting to work Fig 15 SCREEN 13 Filled The operator will know when the compartment is full by watching the window in the up per left corner of the compart ment Also it will not pick up more debris when the compart ment is full Take to the un loading area Fig 16 WINDOW IMPORTANT Do not overfill If the ...

Page 33: ... when unloading To prevent serious injury or death from a thrown object 1 Do not open unloading door while machine is running 2 Shut off engine and place all controls in neutral before opening door 3 Keep others away THROWN OBJECT HAZARD DANGER Fig 17 DISCHARGE DOOR DANGER RISQUE D OBJETS PROJETÉS À défaut de suivre ces instructions cela pourrait entraîner de sérieuses bles sures ou même la mort 1...

Page 34: ...completely open c Use the unloading crank to turn the unloading convey or d Tap the screen to dislodge any loose material e Move the machine forward if required to completely empty the compartment f Disconnect unloading crank and store on the left front corner of the compartment g Close and latch the door before resuming work ...

Page 35: ...over 17 Turning The hitch is designed with 3 different length positions Set the hitch length to provide clearance between the machine frame and tire on the power unit Do not allow the tire to hit the frame when turning Fig 19 SLOPES Fig 20 TIRE CLEARANCE Installed Open Rotor Fig 21 CHOPPER 18 Chopper The duct between the blower and the debris compartment is designed to accept a chopper for cutting...

Page 36: ...d wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing adjusting repairing or unplugging machine 3 Do not operate with access doors removed BLOWER BLADE HAZARD DANGER DANGER PROPULSEUR EN ROTATION RIS QUE DE BLESSURE GRAVE À défaut de suivre ces instructions cela pourrait entraîner de sérieuses bles sures ou même la mort 1 Ne jamais ouvrir les portes d accès du souffleur lorsque le moteur est en mar...

Page 37: ...l will fall back to the ground Back up 3 feet 1 m to clear the pick up head Slowly increase blower speed to pick up material and clear the plug If stopping forward motion does not clear plug stop the engine on the machine if the flow stops Open the window and clean out the duct prior to resuming work If the material is very wet and sticky it can plug the chopper Place all the controls in NEU TRAL ...

Page 38: ... Moving The Collector is not de signed to be driven on a public road It is not equipped with the required lights and reflectors for road travel Drive the unit from the col lecting area to the unload ing area Load the unit on a trailer and tie down when it is necessary to transport on a public road Do not drive faster than 10 mph 16 kph at any time to maintain control of the unit It can be difficul...

Page 39: ...r flails above the ground Generally a height of 3 8 to 5 8 inches 9 to 15 mm gives the best results Raise the frame if the grass is being scalped d Use the flail for picking up loose leaves and other loose material Use the brush to dis lodge any compacted or matted material e Do not unhook a load ed machine to prevent upending f Watch the flow of mate rial past the windows on the pick up to de ter...

Page 40: ... steering angle Make certain that at least 20 of the tractor s weight is on the front wheels to maintain safe steerage Slow down on rough or uneven sur faces Never allow riders on either tractor or machine When transporting the machine review and fol low these instructions 1 Clear the area of bystanders especially small children 2 Do not drive on a public road as the ma chine is not equipped with ...

Page 41: ...rtment and blower 3 Lubricate all grease points to remove any water residue from washing 4 Coat the conveying chain and coupler be tween the engine and blower drive with a good quality chain lubricant to prevent rusting 5 Remove any material that has become entan gled around any moving part 6 Run the machine for a couple of minutes at low RPM to dry the inside of the blower 7 Touch up all paint ni...

Page 42: ...geway Replace fitting if necessary Good maintenance is your responsibil ity Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble Follow good shop practices Keep service area clean and dry Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded Use adequate light for the job at hand Make sure there is plenty of ventilation Never operate the engine of the towing vehicle in a closed building The exhaust f...

Page 43: ...0 Hours or Weekly 1 Check blower drive belt tension Be sure spring has some gap between the coils when the drive is engaged 2 Check rotor drive belt tension Move the idler pulley to set the belt tension Fig 31 DRIVE SYSTEM TENSION 2 1 1 2 Machine is shown with guard re moved for illustrative purposes only Do not operate machine with guard removed WARNING Fig 32 CHOPPER DRIVE BELT 3 Check the chopp...

Page 44: ...44 4 Clean engine air cleaner Fig 33 AIR CLEANER Fig 34 DRAIN PLUG 5 Change engine oil 6 Check tire pressure 7 Check brush and flail condi tion 2 8 Clean screen Fig 35 SCREEN ...

Page 45: ...er shaft b Pick up shaft c Input drive shaft Left Side Right Side Fig 36 BEARINGS a b c a b IMPORTANT Do not over grease Machine is shown with guard re moved for illustrative purposes only Do not operate machine with guard removed WARNING ...

Page 46: ...46 Annually 1 Oil output shaft input coupler roller chain Fig 38 MACHINE 2 Clean machine Fig 37 COUPLER ...

Page 47: ...CH CHANGE HOURS SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE CK Engine Oil Level gas only 8 Hours or Daily CK Fuel Level CK Blower Drive Belt Tension 40 Hours or Weekly CK Rotor Drive Belt Tension CK Brush Flail Condition CK Tire Pressure G Bearings 6 Months Annually CL Screen G Output Shaft Input Coupler Roller Chain CL Machine CH Engine Oil CL Air Cleaner CK Chopper Belt Tension ...

Page 48: ... the Operator s Manual for the engine 2 Place all controls in neutral stop en gine and remove ignition key before maintaining 3 Remove the cover over the air cleaner 4 Remove the foam from the engine 5 Use an air hose to blow the dust and debris out of the foam 6 Install foam 7 Install and secure the cover 6 2 1 CLEANING AIR CLEANER Fig 39 AIR CLEANER ...

Page 49: ...to keep the contaminants in suspension 4 Place a pan under the drain plug 5 Remove the drain and allow the oil to drain for 10 minutes 6 Install and tighten the drain plug 7 Dispose of the used oil in an approved container 8 Fill the crankcase with specified oil 9 Run the engine for 1 2 minutes and check for oil leaks 10 If leaks are found around the drain plug tighten slightly 11 Check engine oil...

Page 50: ...nting 4 Remove guard over belts 5 The blower drive belt tension is set by a spring loaded idler a The belt should be set so that it does not slip when operat ing b The tension spring should have at least 3 mm 1 8 inch space between the coils to provide the required tension when engaged c Move the spring anchor bolt to a new position to provide the required coil spacing if the coil spacing is less ...

Page 51: ...new required position c Tighten anchor bolt to its specified toque 7 Always check and maintain pulley alignment Lay a straight edge across the pulley faces to check the alignment Adjust alignment if pulley faces vary more than 1 32 inch 7 mm Fig 42 IDLER PULLEY Machine is shown with guard removed for illustrative purposes only Do not operate machine with guard removed WARNING ...

Page 52: ...e chopper drive belt tension is set by an idler pulley a The belt should be set so that it does not slip when operating b The belt tension is correct when the center of the long span de flects 1 4 inch 6 mm from a 10 lb force c Move the spring anchor bolt to a new position to provide the required coil spacing if the coil spacing is less than 3 mm 1 8 inch when engaged 6 2 4 CHOPPER DRIVE BELT TENS...

Page 53: ...ul ley faces to check the alignment Adjust alignment if pulley faces vary more than 1 32 inch 7 mm Machine is shown with guard removed for illustrative purposes only Do not operate machine with guard removed WARNING Fig 44 PULLEY ALIGNMENT ...

Page 54: ...nd inspect the chopper 4 Remove any entangled material 5 Check for bent or broken blades Straight en bent blades and replace broken ones 6 Remove the rotor from the machine a Remove guard over drive system b Move idler pulley to its loosest posi tion c Disconnect chain coupler d Remove drive belt e Loosen rotor shaft bearing flanges and remove rotor 7 Loosen and remove blade anchor bolts 8 Straigh...

Page 55: ...rom chopper Debris tangled in brush Remove material from brush Scalping turf Machine stopped Keep moving Machine to low Raise pick up head Motor pulls down Low suction Compartment full Empty it Chopper blades dull Replace or sharpen blades 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING The AgriMetal Leaf and Debris Collector is a large portable compartment with a rotor for picking up trash and debris It is a simple system th...

Page 56: ...e end covers from the upper duct 4 Slide the rotor into the upper duct and secure with the bearing flanges 5 Check that the shaft is centred later ally in the duct and the drive pulleys are aligned 6 Split the roller chain coupler and install the drive belt 7 Assemble the chain coupler 8 Install the idler pulley setting the belt tension as required and secure with the mounting bolts 9 Install the ...

Page 57: ... IMPELLER RPM 1170 RPM FLAIL NYLON HAMMER STANDARD BRISTLE NYLON BRUSH OPTIONAL HYDRAULIC N A UNLOADING CONVEYOR MANUAL STANDARD UNLOADING CONVEYOR HITCH ADJUSTABLE DRAW BAR TIRE DIMENSION TURF SAVER 16 X 6 5 8 VANGUARD ENGINE 6 HP PULL START SHIPPING DIMENSION 78 X 51 X 64 HEIGHT LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT 198 X 130 X 163 CM HEIGHT SHIPPING WEIGHT 850 LBS 387 KG TRACTOR SIZE REQUIRED 700 LBS 320 KG 9 1 ...

Page 58: ...chart as a guide Replace hardware with the same strength bolt ENGLISH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 9 2 BOLT TORQUE Torque figures indicated above are valid for non greased or non oiled threads and heads unless otherwise specified Therefore do not grease or oil bolts or capscrews unless otherwise specified in this manual When using locking elements increase torque values by 5 Torque value for bolts and ca...

Page 59: ...gine Oil 49 Chopper 54 Chopper Drive Belt Tension and Alignment 52 Cleaning Air Cleaner 48 Drive Belt Tension and Alignment 50 Service 42 Fluids and Lubricants 42 Greasing 42 Service Record 47 Servicing Intervals 43 Specifications 57 Bolt Torque 58 Mechanical 57 T Trouble Shooting 55 A Assembling 17 Machine Assembly 17 I Introduction 1 O Operation 19 Attaching Unhooking 25 Break In 21 Controls 22 ...

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