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ZMLE

ENGLISH

EN-GB

SIDE SHREDDER

Translation of Original Instructions

Rev. 2.0

UM0040 - 08/09/2017

USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

Model

Serial number

ZMLE1400

01

ZMLE1600

01

Summary of Contents for ZMLE Series

Page 1: ...ZMLE ENGLISH EN GB SIDE SHREDDER Translation of Original Instructions Rev 2 0 UM0040 08 09 2017 USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Model Serial number ZMLE1400 01 ZMLE1600 01...

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Page 3: ...2 Replacing ISO decals with ANSI decals 32 3 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 33 3 1 General description of the machine 33 3 1 1 Proper and improper use of the machine 34 3 2 Machine identification 35 3 3 De...

Page 4: ...nformation 85 7 2 Checklist 86 7 2 1 Every 8 working hours or daily 86 7 2 2 Every 50 working hours or every month 87 7 2 3 Every 200 working hours 88 7 2 4 Every 500 working hours or every month 89 7...

Page 5: ...5 Rev 2 0 ZMLE TABLE OF CONTENTS INDICE 12 3 Controls with distributor 120 12 3 1 Assembly procedure 120...

Page 6: ...6 ZMLE Rev 2 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page left intentionally blank INDICE...

Page 7: ...ion of machine code series flail head series serial no complies with the Essential Safety and Health Protection Requirements of the 2006 42 CE Directive and to the electromagnetic compatibility for mo...

Page 8: ...ry Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and lower limbs UNI EN ISO 12100 2010 Safety of machinery General principles for design Risk assessment and risk reduction Technical...

Page 9: ...O SAFE CONDUCT PRACTICES BOTH IN OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE TO BE IMPLEMENTED FOR ALL PERSONS PRESENT IN THE DANGER ZONE OF THE MACHINE IN ORDER TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS CAUTION THE WORD WARNING DENOTESAPO...

Page 10: ...r to qualified authorised adequately instructed and trained personnel 10 Maintain all the guards in a perfect state of efficiency All the technical measures for preventing the expulsion of objects ado...

Page 11: ...his manual are intended for an authorised qualified technician appropriately instructed and trained on how to drive the tractor to which the machine is connected 1 1 2 Updates to the manual The inform...

Page 12: ...al features of the machine FERRI is not responsible for any damage or injuries to the machine persons or things due to the use of non original parts We recommend always using original spare parts and...

Page 13: ...hina A A A A A 1 2 3 4 5 A Direction of movement 1 Left machine 2 Right machine 3 Rear version 4 Front version 5 Back face version 1 3 Machine versions During work the machine version varies depending...

Page 14: ...14 ZMLE Rev 2 0 GENERAL INFORMATION Page left intentionally blank 01 INFORMAZIONI GENERALI Versione della macchina...

Page 15: ...tor with higher power than the maximum the machine can absorb use a PTO shaft with a clutch torque limiting device without which the drive unit and the flail shaft could get damaged Examine the safety...

Page 16: ...machine can cause serious injury or death WARNING This machine has been designed for use only with closed cab tractors and or self propelled machines In the case of a tractor with an open cab the fol...

Page 17: ...cial light During work the operator must have a visibility of at least 100 metres WARNING Avoid contact with guard rails or concrete structures so as not to damage the flails DANGER Replace bent or br...

Page 18: ...ay impair the functionality and or safety of the machine and could affect the life of the equipment In such a case the user will be the only party responsible in case of damage or injury Do not tamper...

Page 19: ...t Body must be adopted 3 Follow the machine with a vehicle positioned at a distance of approximately 20 30 metres in order to notify road traffic of the possible danger 4 Place appropriate notices ahe...

Page 20: ...bidden to keep the rotor running during the lifting or lowering of the shredding flail head Read and carefully follow the Operator s Manual and all safety decals before operating servicing repairing a...

Page 21: ...y when above slopes canals ditches or the like WARNING 2 3 1 Responsibility of the operator or owner The owner or operator is responsible for reading this manual and instructing all operators before t...

Page 22: ...es Oil under high pressure may seep into the skin causing serious infections or toxic reaction In this case contact a doctor immediately Check the state of wear of the hydraulic pipes If they are worn...

Page 23: ...might cause fire in the vicinity Short circuits can cause fires Regularly check the conditions of the terminals to the batteries cables and electrical appliances Never store flammable substances in i...

Page 24: ...expulsion of splinters stones or other materials install on the driver s cab on the work side 1 or on the rear or front side 2 a single pane plexiglass or polycarbonate 10mm thick that prevents the bo...

Page 25: ...sconnected On completion of maintenance work make sure that all guards are in place properly secured and in good condition We advise the maintenance technician to refrain from wearing cumbersome cloth...

Page 26: ...severely injure people within the working range of the machine at least 50 metres Make sure that there are no persons near the machine when it is running Stay out of the working range of the machine...

Page 27: ...ing or illegible Whenever changing parts of the machine on which a safety decal is mounted remember to apply the decal again on the new part Safety decals can be ordered from your local dealer or dire...

Page 28: ...e switching on the PTO shaft 4 Danger of throwing materials Keep at a distance of at least 50 metres from the machine 5 Do not remove or open the casings until the belts have stopped completely 6 It i...

Page 29: ...he points indicated 15 Risk of falling of lifted parts of the machine Do not stand below the machine or in its vicinity during the work phases 16 Do not for any reason get in between the tractor and t...

Page 30: ...ove 24 The machine has been designed to be driven by one single operator Never let children or other people up on top or operate the tractor or the machine 25 1801450 Risk of scalding Keep a safe dist...

Page 31: ...cal Align the decal over the specified area and carefully press the small exposed adhesive part Remove the remaining part of the protective paper from the adhesive part and carefully press all over th...

Page 32: ...before starting 1801435 DANGER Stay away from machine when it is running Keep others away THROW OBJECTS HAZARD STAY AWAY FROM MACHINE TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM THROW OBJECTS WARNING 1801...

Page 33: ...to accident prevention The machines to which this manual refers are carried by the tractor by means of a three point hitch and they act on the ground depending on their own weight and on the rotation...

Page 34: ...d use of the machine The use of the machine for activities not envisaged during its design phase and not listed in this manual shall release the Manufacturer from all direct or indirect liability Any...

Page 35: ...loads kg lbs Connected 3 2 Machine identification There is an identification plate attached to the machine frame which includes the main technical data such as 1 Data of the Manufacturer 2 Series num...

Page 36: ...t hydraulic jack 2 Flail head orientation joint 12 3 point hitch 3 Gearbox 13 Boom support joint 4 Pulleys 14 Support foot 5 Belts 15 Lateral movement booms 6 Rear guard 16 Front guard 7 Flail holder...

Page 37: ...ht Kg lbs 1600 3527 1700 3748 PTO speed rpm 540 540 Max absorbed power HP KW 31 23 31 23 Machine weight Shaft weight Kg lbs 442 25 974 55 462 25 1018 55 Tractor hitch cat I II I II Rotor speed rpm 270...

Page 38: ...o another The information provided allows the user of the machine to make the best possible evaluation of the danger and risk to which he she is subject Sound pressure LPA Acoustic power LWA Closed ca...

Page 39: ...m 1 42 1 62 ft 4 8 5 4 D m 0 04 0 04 ft 0 1 6 0 1 6 E m 1 64 1 64 ft 5 5 5 5 F m 1 49 1 49 ft 4 11 4 11 G m 1 02 1 22 ft 3 4 4 H m 0 4 0 4 ft 1 4 1 4 C A D E B C A D E B F H 90 48 3 6 Radius of work...

Page 40: ...Raggio di lavoro ZMLE TAB 2 ZMLE 1400 ZMLE 1600 A m 1 21 1 41 ft 3 12 4 8 B m 1 69 1 69 ft 5 7 5 7 C m 0 68 0 68 ft 2 3 2 3 D m 0 74 0 94 ft 2 5 3 1 E m 1 8 1 8 ft 5 11 5 11 C D A E B 3 6 2 Left coupl...

Page 41: ...stics DESCRIPTION INTERCHANGEABLE ON THE SAME ROTOR Multi use Y flails for grass reeds shrubs and bushes up to 3 cm 1 18 inches diameter Hammers for grass wood and prunings up to 4 cm 1 57 inches diam...

Page 42: ...RACTERISTICS 3 6 03 Varianti Slitte ZL 1 1 3 7 2 Runners The runners 1 allow 1 Adjustment of the working height of the machine in combination with the support roller see Chapter 5 2 Prevent premature...

Page 43: ...1 A 3 7 3 Controls with distributor For tractors equipped with only one oil pressure tap or on specific demand by the customer it is possible to fit a two lever control distributor A with flexible pip...

Page 44: ...44 ZMLE Rev 2 0 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Page left intentionally blank 03 Comandi con distributore...

Page 45: ...machine WARNING The machine may be placed on a wooden board and suitably anchored to it The subsequent handling of the machine must be carried out exclusively by means of a fork lift truck The handli...

Page 46: ...ight of the machine Assembly operations For transport reasons the machine is delivered packaged and partially disassembled inside a wooden box The box is designed to be transported by means of a fork...

Page 47: ...n the belt or chain to prevent any possible falls of the piece Insert the lifting hook into the designed hole on the third point arc Attach the third point arc lifting it and resting it flatly on the...

Page 48: ...lowly With this type of hitch the machine tends to position itself horizontally therefore lay it down carefully on the floor 9 Correctly position the support foot of the booms of the machine with the...

Page 49: ...machine using a lifting device and a suitable belt for lifting and attach both of them Fix the booms in the hitch seat using the relative pin 12 Attach the three point hitch of the machine Lift the ar...

Page 50: ...e imballo ZMLE 1 2 22 4 3 5 13 Set the machine with right or left coupling Right coupling place the pin 2 on the right side of the three point hitch Insert the pin into the joint by means of a hoist 1...

Page 51: ...80 ft 2 7 E m 0 33 ft 1 1 F m 0 90 ft 2 11 Fasten the hose support bracket 6 to the right hand side of the three point hitch 7 passing the hoses 8 outside the arch Tighten the screw 9 and the nut 10 1...

Page 52: ...8 8 8 10 Left coupling the procedure is the same bearing in mind that the hose support bracket 6 must be fastened to the three point hitch so that the hoses pass inside the arch FERRI Srl declines al...

Page 53: ...he coupling point Position the tractor on a level compact area to avoid lateral loading of the machine on the stabilisers WARNING Before connecting the machine to the three point coupling on the tract...

Page 54: ...ractor s hydraulic lifting device arms so that the lifting hooks are lower than the attachment pins on the machine 2 Ensure that the 3 attachment pins are correctly assembled 3 Align the tractor s hyd...

Page 55: ...event of detecting a loss of pressure take all possible precautions to prevent accidents 4 Liquids under pressure above all the oil in a hydraulic circuit can cause serious injuries and lead to infect...

Page 56: ...ferent tractors with and without Quick Hitch you must use different drivelines A Quick Hitch will change the distance between coupling tractor and coupling equipment Check the distance between the two...

Page 57: ...ential disengagement from causing accidents or damaging the protections Clean and lubricate the power takeoff and the gearbox coupling Lubricate the PTO shaft if necessary Follow the indications suppl...

Page 58: ...with those of the PTO coupling Push the coupling inside that of the PTO and release the locking collar Move the coupling until it is inserted as well as possible to the PTO shaft Push and pull the PTO...

Page 59: ...ss of the fully loaded machine The front axle of the tractor is lightened according to the weight attached at the time of coupling to the shredder THE LOAD ON THE FRONT AXLE MUST BE AT LEAST 20 of the...

Page 60: ...witch off the tractor PTO 6 Switch off the tractor engine 7 Remove the ignition key from the control panel 8 Remove the PTO shaft by working on the anti removal triggers and place it on the correspond...

Page 61: ...cessary earmuffs and a dust mask during use and during machine maintenance repair handling and storage operations 5 1 Working speed adjustment Safe working speed depends on terrain condition grass typ...

Page 62: ...hich could cause serious injury or death DANGER Correct adjustment of the machine working height allows Jobs to be performed in a workmanlike manner Improved performance of the machine tractor assembl...

Page 63: ...ing that you want to obtain align one of the two holes A B on the runner 2 with the hole on the frame 4 Tighten the screw 1 and the nut 3 in the new position 5 Position the runners near the support ro...

Page 64: ...gage the power take off and remove the ignition key CAUTION 1 Remove the protective casings from the belts 1 2 2 Remove the guard 3 3 Loosen the 4 nuts 4 that lock the gearbox 4 Adjust the tensioner 5...

Page 65: ...evers inside the cab in an ergonomic position for the driver and fastened to a solid support on the tractor Always keep all parts of your body inside the cab in order to minimise the risk of exposure...

Page 66: ...etely open tap 1 in position A to unblock the shredding flail head In this way using the controls in the cab the operator can put the machine into working phase from the transport position with the fl...

Page 67: ...LIABLE FOR ANY AND ALL CIVIL AND OR CRIMINAL DAMAGE THAT MAY BE CAUSED DANGER 6 3 2 Starting up the machine Do not start the machine while the cutting flails are immersed in the vegetation to be cut W...

Page 68: ...ther operation apply the parking brake and switch off the engine Remove the ignition key from the dashboard and wait until all the moving parts have stopped WARNING In the operation of extending and c...

Page 69: ...r drive and wait till the rotor has completely stopped approx 30 sec 3 Turn off the tractor take the starting key out and apply the parking brake 4 If the ground is sloping insert wedges to block the...

Page 70: ...rocedura per cambio attacco ZMLE A B 1 1 6 6 Mounting position changeover procedure Starting with the attachment mounted on the right hand side A of the three point hitch 1 the attachment can be mount...

Page 71: ...Moving the attachment from the right side to the left side Initial working position with the coupling on the right The attachment is fastened to the right hand side of the three point hitch 1 via the...

Page 72: ...he left hand side proceed as follows 1 Place the head in a horizontal position 2 Insert the pin 7 in order to lock it horizontally 3 Insert the pin 6 in order to limit its leftwards movement The locke...

Page 73: ...e it into the appropriate housing in the right arm 9 6 Leave the left foot 10 in its housing and in the raised position 7 Lower the machine and rest the head and the right foot 8 on solid level ground...

Page 74: ...n 11 by 20mm towards the inside of the three point hitch Use a rubber mallet if necessary 11 Using two open ended spanners size 17 remove the hose support bracket 15 by unscrewing the nut 16 and the s...

Page 75: ...connect the three point hitch 1 from the joint 3 by lowering it slightly and moving the tractor forwards The pin 11 should be removed from hole of the joint 3 14 Move the pin 11 from the right to the...

Page 76: ...the left side coupling 17 In order to couple the attachment to the machine follow the procedure for removing it in reverse There is a small hole in the head of the pin 11 that enables it to be rotate...

Page 77: ...6 19 Fasten the hose support bracket 15 to the left hand side of the three point hitch 1 passing the hoses 18 inside the arch Tighten the screw 17 and the nut 16 20 Connect the hydraulic hoses to the...

Page 78: ...sed position 23 Reinstall the PTO shaft 24 The attachment is now mounted in its working position with the coupling on the left In this position both the horizontal head locking pin 7 and the leftward...

Page 79: ...cautions for transfers with the attachment mounted on the left side Detach the shaft 19 from the PTO of the tractor and leave it connected to the gearbox Reduce the shaft 19 to the minimum length and...

Page 80: ...g damaged If the machine profile covers the tractor tail lights fit a rear bar with warning lights Check that the levers which activate hydraulic lifting are locked to prevent the machine coming down...

Page 81: ...81 Rev 2 0 ZMLE USE AND OPERATION 6 17 06 Posizione di trasporto ZMLE A 1 A B C E D 2 2...

Page 82: ...actor tail lights fit a rear bar with warning lights Check that the levers which activate hydraulic lifting are locked to prevent the machine coming down during transport Refer to section 2 2 Safety r...

Page 83: ...83 Rev 2 0 ZMLE USE AND OPERATION 6 18 06 Posizione di trasporto ZMLE A 1 2 2 B A E C A...

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Page 85: ...potential For specific repair or maintenance operations where it may be necessary to lift the machine from the ground or to tilt it always use proper tools lifters or hoists that are appropriate for t...

Page 86: ...cturer recommends keeping the original document attached to the instruction manual and creating personal copies for every authorised technician to make a note of the interventions carried out on the m...

Page 87: ...ransmission belts where fitted Check the oil level of the tank or gearbox Visually check the machine to identify the presence of any breakages or damage Check that the heat exchanger is clean and free...

Page 88: ...200 working hours Check the rotor flails are not worn Check the balancing of the rotor Check the conditions of the oil filter cartridge outlet and inlet where fitted Check the correct adjustment of t...

Page 89: ...gearbox Replace the oil filter cartridge outlet and inlet where fitted Check the seal of the oil filling cap if necessary replace Check that the support roller bearings are not worn if necessary repl...

Page 90: ...CE TYPE CLASSIFICATION BLASIA 220 ISO VG 220 litres gallons TAB 5 OIL QUANTITY IN THE GEAR BOX ZMLE 1400 1 3 0 34 ZMLE 1600 1 3 0 34 07 Tabella oli 7 3 Oil table The following table lists the oils to...

Page 91: ...ons perform lubrication operations more frequently than the every 8 hours usually adopted Replace or repair damaged or broken nozzles immediately If the nozzles will not take grease remove and clean t...

Page 92: ...ce the belts every 500 hours CAUTION New belts If the belts are new make the first check after 4 hours of work to check how they are settling and the degree of tension Used belts If the belts are sett...

Page 93: ...4 14 16 3 8 25 28 1 2 45 60 5 8 55 70 3 4 90 110 1 120 140 1 1 4 170 190 1 1 2 200 245 Tightening torque table for the cylindrical screw thread GAS UNI ISO 228 1 83 BSPP CAUTION TAB 3 Screw thread ty...

Page 94: ...7 101 116 121 42 45 53 56 64 67 85 89 119 125 143 150 M14 22 2 0 1 5 55 59 68 74 82 89 110 118 154 166 185 199 68 74 84 92 101 111 135 148 190 208 228 250 M16 24 2 0 1 5 85 90 106 112 128 135 128 180...

Page 95: ...is advised to refer to the values corresponding to the coefficient of 0 14 The couplings are to be considered orientative in that they can notably vary in measurement in relation to the type of joint...

Page 96: ...are in good condition and free of rust Check the level of liquid in the hydraulic system Check the state of wear of the flails Check that the light bar and the electric system work Clean away any prot...

Page 97: ...ings Replace any hose that is damaged abraded or cut or if the fitting crimping is damaged Check that the original safety decals are intact legible and in their correct positions Immediately replace a...

Page 98: ...98 ZMLE Rev 2 0 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Page left intentionally blank 07 Messa in parcheggio o deposito THFLC...

Page 99: ...rations Before carrying out any type of maintenance 1 Wait until all moving parts come to a complete stop 2 Lower the machine to ground level 3 Disconnect the power takeoff 4 Switch off the engine of...

Page 100: ...the 4 nuts 4 that lock the gearbox 4 Proceed on the tensioner 5 5 Move the pulley consequently reducing the belt tension 6 Remove the belts 6 from the respective pulley wheels and replace them with ne...

Page 101: ...holes 3 tightening uniformly 3 After a few turns of the screws the pulley should be extracted easily from the shaft To assemble the pulleys proceed as follows 1 Insert the taper bush 1 in the pulley...

Page 102: ...s When fastening be careful not to twist them and bear in mind their complete range of movement Do not spill any oil when replacing pipes Collect the oil in containers and deliver it to the special oi...

Page 103: ...CE 08 Sostituzione dei perni 8 4 Pin replacement Carry out this operation by means of a lifting device or hoist to avoid parts that are not fixed from falling or causing a loss of balance When replaci...

Page 104: ...d change the whole set Fitting non original flails causes vibrations or the breakage of the rolling bearings To replace damaged parts or flails contact the specialised personnel of the FERRI Assistanc...

Page 105: ...laps At the end of every working day check the perfect working order of the flaps ensuring that they are intact and able to oscillate Clean the machine in the areas covered in mud or dirt to ensure th...

Page 106: ...hydraulic lift insert trestles or mechanical struts between the machine and the ground to avoid the accidental descent of the head WARNING Make sure that the PTO is disengaged apply the parking brake...

Page 107: ...ed the parts or flails contact the specialised personnel of the FERRI Assistance Service or authorised dealers WARNING 9 1 1 General The following information regards common problems that occur in all...

Page 108: ...ng parts unbalanced and correct the defect Worn bearings Replace Gearbox noise Lack of oil Fill to level Worn or damaged gears Repair or replace Worn or damaged bearings Repair or replace Premature fl...

Page 109: ...ends of the PTO shaft out of parallel alignment Check the coupling of the machine to the tractor and check the adjustments Flails blocked Stop the machine and free them Plant waste or foreign objects...

Page 110: ...x pressure valve setting Have valve pressure setting checked at authorised Ferri workshops Leakage of oil from hydraulic ram Check the hydraulic ram oil seals and sealing in general and have repairs o...

Page 111: ...lic system Check the condition of the oil in the tank and change if necessary Pump makes excessive noise Pump worn out or damaged Repair or replace the pump at authorised Ferri workshops Check the con...

Page 112: ...ses Make sure that the discharge filter or delivery filter if present is not clogged If it is clogged replace it Check the rotor distributor flexible hose control cable Adjust the cable Mechanical tra...

Page 113: ...sposal centres Before scrapping the machine separate plastic or rubber parts electric and electronic material The materials that make up the machine and which must be disposed of in a differentiated m...

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Page 115: ...en carried out by unqualified personnel The power limit of the machine has been exceeded Spare parts are used that are not original and at any rate not supplied or authorised by FERRI The instructions...

Page 116: ...116 ZMLE Rev 2 0 WARRANTY Page left intentionally blank 11 GARANZIA...

Page 117: ...carrying out any type of maintenance 1 Wait until all moving parts come to a complete stop 2 Lower the machine to ground level 3 Disconnect the power takeoff 4 Switch off the engine of the tractor or...

Page 118: ...ners The runners 1 protect against the rapid wear of knives They are fitted laterally to the side of the shredder with the support of M12 screws 2 washers 3 and nuts 4 positioned in the way indicated...

Page 119: ...shock and gives the operator the necessary time to carry out the manoeuvres to get past the obstacle Once the obstacle has been overcome it is necessary to reset the working position of the shredder...

Page 120: ...tap or on specific demand by the customer it is also possible to fit a hydraulic ram control distributor provided with a float system to control the shredder s orientation 12 3 1 Assembly procedure 1...

Page 121: ...quick hitches 4 from the hoses and install them on the supply hoses 6 Replace properly the two unused quick hitches CAUTION 4 Screw the four reduction couplings to the distributor with the relative s...

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Page 123: ...NOTES...

Page 124: ...FE ITALY Tel Phone 39 0532 866866 Fax 39 0532 866851 http www ferrisrl it e mail info ferrisrl it FERRI FRANCE Plaine de FONTGRAVE 81800 RABASTENS T l 05 63 40 84 00 Fax 05 63 40 84 08 http www ferri...

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