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ROTARY HOE  

FMA SERIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tirth Agro Technology Pvt. Ltd. 

ISO 9001:2015 CE Certified Company

 

 

 

OM1130-31EN-002_JUN_21 

OPERATOR’S MANUAL 

Summary of Contents for ROTARY HOE FMA 105

Page 1: ...ROTARY HOE FMA SERIES Tirth Agro Technology Pvt Ltd ISO 9001 2015 CE Certified Company OM1130 31EN 002_JUN_21 OPERATOR S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...njunction with following Signal Words according to the degree of possible injuries that may result operating the implement DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are r...

Page 3: ...y You have purchased a dependable and sturdy hoe but only by proper care and operation can you expect to get the service and long life designed and built into it RIGHT HAND AND LEFT HAND sides are determined by watching from the tractor side Sometime in the future your hoe may need new parts to replace those are worn or broken If so go to nearest COSMO BULLY dealer and provide him the model and pa...

Page 4: ...NCE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13 3 6 STORAGE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13 3 7 SAFETY LABELS 14 4 SET UP 18 4 1 Connecting to the tractor 18 4 2 Driveline Installation 18 4 3 Tractor hoe stability 20 5 OPERATING 21 5 1 START UP 21 5 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 22 5 3 ADJUSTMENTS 23 5 4 STOPPING AND DISCONNECTION 25 5 5 TRASPORTING 26 6 MAINTENANCE 26 6 1 BLADES REPLACEMENT 27 6 2 GEARBOX LUBRICATION 28 6 3 SIDE C...

Page 5: ...10 TORQUE VALUES TABLE 33 11 WARRANTY Error Bookmark not defined 12 SPARE PARTS 37 13 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 1 ...

Page 6: ...eviously sold Text illustrations and drawings of this manual cannot be disclosed or transmitted in whole or in part to third parties without the written permission of the Manufacturer All rights are reserved 2 INTRODUCTION 2 1 HOE IDENTIFICATION Each hoe is provided with a plate for unique identification see position in picture below showing with following information Manufacturer name and address...

Page 7: ...upport the implement weight and driven by the power of the tractor through the PTO driveshaft The tractors used to operate the FMA Series hoes must have the following requirements Hitch Category 3 point Cat I standard PTO 540 RPM 6 spline 1 3 8 Z6 Horsepower As per given Technical Specification DANGER Any use of the machine other than the intended use is non intended use and is to be considered as...

Page 8: ...anual refer to the hoe model wise 1 Hoe deck 2 Clevis lower hitch 3 Lower hitch pin 4 Upper hitch 5 Topmast 6 Implement input connection hoe PTO 7 Gearbox 8 Side transmission case 9 Rear board 10 Rotor shaft 11 Tine 12 Parking stand 13 Skid 14 Cardan driveshaft 15 PTO Guard 16 Driveshaft Support ...

Page 9: ...5 17 21 3 POINT HITCH TYPE CAT I NUMBER OF FLANGES ON ROTOR No 4 5 6 NUMBER OF TINES PER FLANGE No 4 PTO INPUT SPEED rpm 540 ROTOR SHAFT SPEED rpm 540 As Per Rotor Chart Table STANDARD TINE CONSTRUCTION Curved TRANSMISSION TYPE Chain MAX WORKING DEPTH mm 120 ROTOR TUBE DIAMETER mm 52 ROTOR SWING DIAMETER mm 386 DRIVELINE SAFETY DEVICE slip clutch WEIGHT DRIVELINE EXCLUDED Kg 115 125 135 lbs 253 27...

Page 10: ...ty pictograms are legible If pictograms are worn they must be replaced with others obtained from the Manufacturer and placed in the position indicated by this manual DANGER Before using the machine make sure that all safety devices are installed and in good working conditions In case of damages of shields replace them immediately DANGER Is absolutely forbidden to remove or alter safety devices DAN...

Page 11: ...machine clean from debris and foreign objects which may damage functioning or cause injury WARNING Do not use the machine if the category of the connecting pins of the hoe does not match that of the tractor hitch system WARNING Do not use the machine with missing bolts screws pins or safety pins WARNING Never use the machine to transport or lift people animals or objects WARNING Make certain by ad...

Page 12: ...ter than 15 degrees the tilling action may cause instability of the tractor with risk of tipping and consequent serious injury or death hazard Consult the manual for the tractor to determine the maximum slope that the tractor is able to deal with DANGER Always disengage the PTO before raising the hoe and never engage the PTO with the hoe in the raised position The machine might throw objects at hi...

Page 13: ...e parking brake set 3 4 TRANSPORTING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Before transporting determine the stopping characteristics of the tractor and implement WARNING Transport only at speeds where you can maintain control of the equipment WARNING When driving on roads the implement must be in transport position adequately raised from the road surface with tractor lifting hydraulics locked so that the h...

Page 14: ... do not know Always follow the manual instructions and in case of doubt contact the Manufacturer or your dealer DANGER Do not swallow fuels or lubricants In case of accidental contact with eyes rinse well with water and consult a doctor 3 6 STORAGE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Never leave the tractor unattended with the hoe in lifted position Accidental operation of lifting lever or a hydraulic fai...

Page 15: ...safely Make sure safety labels are in good conditions If pictograms are worn they must be replaced with others obtained from the manufacturer and placed in the position indicated by this manual Make sure the safety labels are legible If necessary wipe them by a cloth with soap and water Safety Labels position and description ...

Page 16: ...090 WARNING ALWAYS READ THE OPERATOR MANUAL 2 D0038 MAINTENANCE TURN OFF TRACTOR REMOVE KEY 3 D0095 THROWN OR FYING OBJECTS HAZARD 4 D0096 ROTATING KNIVES LOWER LIMBS HAZARD 5 D0078 HAND HAZARD 6 D0079 ROTATING GEARS 7 D0097 CRUSHING HAZARD BY LINK LIFTING ...

Page 17: ...ENT INPUT DRIVELINE 9 D0099 TRACTOR PTO RPM ROTATION DIRECTION 10 D0122 FINGERS HANDS CRUSHING HAZARD 11 D0082 SAFETY EQUIPMENT 12 D0007 OIL FILLING PLUG NEW 13 D0008 GREASE NEW 14 D0009 OIL DRAIN PLUG 15 D0006 MAINTAIN OIL LEVEL ...

Page 18: ...FMA SERIES 17 16 D0083 LIFTING HOOK JOINT 17 D0108 CE LOGO 18 D0092 DO NOT RIDE ON PLATFORM KEEP DISTANCE ...

Page 19: ...Os of tractor and machine are at the same height then adjust the 3 point top link so that the front of the machine is leveled to the back the axis of the hoe PTO must be parallel to the ground in order to limit stress transmitted to the hoe through the cardan shaft make sure that left side of the hoe is leveled with the right by adjusting the tractor lifting arms then lock the arms to prevent swin...

Page 20: ...the hoe is combined The length of the driveshaft must be such to avoid bottom out of the transmission tubes when the driveshaft is in compressed position when hoe is raised up off the ground Ensure an overlapping of the transmission tubes enough to transmit the torque required when the driveshaft is in max extension when hoe is in its lowest position in the ground When the driveshaft is at its min...

Page 21: ...e components that may compromise the correct slipping during the usage see also section Maintenance always engage the tractor PTO at low rpm to minimize the effect of the peak torque on the driveline and the machine 4 3 Tractor hoe stability The weight of the machine modifies the stability of the system tractor hoe resulting in loss of steering control and braking The front axle of the tractor sho...

Page 22: ...ns safety pins plugs oil Restore the missing parts Check that all guards and safety devices have no damages and are properly positioned Repair and or replace the damaged shielding restore the correct position Verify that the PTO driveshaft is properly installed see section Connection of the drive shaft Check that the driveshaft clutch is in good condition and that its components are not subject to...

Page 23: ...eep the tractor engine at rpm rate ensuring tothe hoe the right power required for the use always keep a tractor speed adequate to conditions of the soil to be worked from 2 to 10 km h approx Reduce speed in the case of hard or stony soils choose a driving pattern that provides the maximum pass length and minimizes turning when working in the hills if you can do climbing in the sense of the slope ...

Page 24: ...s will give an increase in torque transmissible On the contrary a loosening of the nuts over the springs will give a decrease in torque transmissible IMPORTANT For details about clutch adjustment refer to the user manual of the manufacturer of the driveshaft installed The manufacturer is not liable for damages resulting from a wrong modification of the clutch calibration NOTE Excessive tightening ...

Page 25: ... level and check if the front of the hoe is leveled to the back when lowered to the ground Adjust with the 3 point top link if necessary REAR BOARD ADJUSTMENT The FMA Series hoes are equipped with a rear board with chain The position of the rear board is adjustable by varying the number of chain links included between distance XY which remain tensioned under the weight of the board i e links betwe...

Page 26: ...N To stop the hoe at the end of a working session bring the tractor to a complete stop place the transmission in park or neutral reduce the engine speed then disengage the PTO wait for stopping of all rotating parts lower the implement to the ground set the parking brake shut down the engine and remove the key before exiting the tractor do the cleaning and maintenance required to make the machine ...

Page 27: ... engine set the parking brake remove ignition key and get off the tractor adjust the parking stand to the highest position through the use of relative retaining pin to prevent its possible damage during transport When driving on public roads follow strictly all local laws and traffic regulations WARNING When driving on public roads reduce your speed be aware of traffic around you and proceed in su...

Page 28: ...ngine set the parking brake disengage tractor PTO and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop place the hoe slightly lifted from the ground on safety blocks or mechanical stands lock the control lever of the hydraulic lift of the tractor turn off the tractor and remove the key To perform the replacement of blades remove the two bolts and washers clamping the blade to the rotor flange ...

Page 29: ...SE EP00 HP or equivalent Frequency each 100 working hours IMPORTANT Do not let excess grease collect on or around parts particularly when operating in sandy areas CAUTION Before touching the gearbox wait until it has cooled sufficiently 6 3 SIDE CASE LUBRICATION Lubricant SAE EP 140gear oil ...

Page 30: ...f transmission cover fill up oil till restoring the correct level until level plug retighten the filling plug replace the side skid dispose the discharged oil into containers for used oil 6 4 BEARING HOUSING LUBRICATION Lubricant SAE multi purpose lithium type grease Grease the rotor hub supports every 8 working through a suitable grease gun IMPORTANT Make sure to clean the fitting zerk before usi...

Page 31: ...ge PTO for few seconds in order to cause slippage and separation of the parts sticked of the clutch turn off the tractor remove key and wait for all components are stopped before dismounting from tractor retighten the bolts restoring the original springs position on the driveshaft NOTE For replacement of the driveshaft service parts e g friction discs refer to the user manual of the driveshaft man...

Page 32: ...eparate plastic parts from rubber parts aluminum steel etc Recover and dispose any exhausted oils to authorized centers for oil collecting 9 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Gearbox transmission case noise noticeable and constant Low oil level Worn gears Add oil to the gearbox transmission case Replace gears Intermittent noise from hoe Loose blades Gear tooth damaged Tighte...

Page 33: ...tor and or blades Soil texture too coarse Rear board too high PTO speed too slow Ground speed too fast Lower rear board Increase PTO speed Reduce ground speed Soil texture too fine Rear board too low Ground speed too slow Raise rear board Increase ground speed Hoe choking up with soil Blades worn or bent Blades incorrectly installed Rear board too low Soil too wet Replace blades Install tines corr...

Page 34: ...make sure that screws and bolts are tightened according to torque values listed in following table 8 8 GRADE 10 9 GRADE 12 9 GRADE BOLT SIZE METRIC Nm Nm Nm M6 11 15 15 M8 26 36 40 M10 52 72 81 M12 91 125 143 M14 145 200 218 M16 225 315 357 M18 310 405 478 M20 440 610 701 ...

Page 35: ...ng statement will apply Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major ...

Page 36: ...aired 10 You acknowledge that use of the goods is inherently dangerous and agree that to the maximum extent permitted by law We are not liable in any event for consequential loss damage or injury including loss of crops loss of profits or personal injury or death howsoever caused 11 Farm Implements Dealers have no authority to make any representation promise or admission on behalf of Us or to modi...

Page 37: ...ing to act on behalf of the COMPANY and excludes every condition warranty or guarantee not herein expressly set out NT Parts materials that are not covered by the warranty are as follows 1 Blade 2 Universal Joint Cross 3 Paint 4 Bearing 5 Rubber Parts 6 Gaskets 7 Fasteners WHEN THE WARRANTY BECOMES VOID Besides the cases specified in the supply agreement the warranty shall in any case become void ...

Page 38: ...anufacturer When request spare parts to manufacturer always give following indications type of machine hoe serial number description and p number of the spare parts quantities NOTE For identification of p numbers and description of safety decals refer to the Section Safety labels For identification of p numbers and description of PTO driveline parts refer to the manual of the driveshaft manufactur...

Page 39: ...shed by European Directive 2006 42 EC Harmonized standards used EN ISO 12100 2010 Safety of machinery General principles for design Risk assessment and risk reduction EN ISO 4254 1 2009 Agricultural machinery Safety Part 1 General requirements EN ISO 4254 5 2009 Agricultural machinery Safety Part 5 Power driven soil working machines EN ISO 13857 2008 Safety of machinery Safety distances to prevent...

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Page 42: ... Gondal Dist Rajkot 360311 State Gujarat INDIA Distributed by Australia Farm Implements Pty Ltd 12 Tarmac Way Pakenham Victoria 3810 Phone 61 3 9706 5166 E mail sales farmimplements com au Website www farmimplements com au New Zealand Ag Attachments 49 Old Ruffell Road Te Rapa Hamilton Phone 64 7 850 1991 E Mail info agattach co nz ...

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