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McCONNEL 

ROBO-MULCHER HEAD  

& ROBO-FOREST HEAD 

1300, 1600 & 1900 Models 

 

Operation Manual 

Publication 959

 

                                                                                                                       

September 2019 
Part No. 24214.59 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for ROBO-FLAILHEAD 1300

Page 1: ...McCONNEL ROBO MULCHER HEAD ROBO FOREST HEAD 1300 1600 1900 Models Operation Manual Publication 959 September 2019 Part No 24214 59...

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...

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Page 4: ...mple may require particular care when packing to avoid damage in transit 1 04 This warranty does not extend to any product from which McConnel Ltd s serial number plate has been removed or altered 1 0...

Page 5: ...d be undertaken within two days of the failure Claims submitted for repairs undertaken more than 2 weeks after a failure has occurred or 2 days after the parts were supplied will be rejected unless th...

Page 6: ...e deemed to be a waiver of any other term 4 02 If any provision of this limited warranty shall violate any applicable law and is held to be unenforceable then the invalidity of such provision shall no...

Page 7: ...nces to avoid the entrapment with human body parts BS EN ISO 14120 2015 Safety of machinery Guards general requirements for the design and construction of fixed and movable guards BS EN 4413 2010 Hydr...

Page 8: ...mprovement this publication will be periodically updated to ensure you have access to the latest version of this manual please visit the manuals library on our website where an up to date version can...

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Page 10: ...Up Adjustment 17 Lateral Supports 17 Skids Adjustment 17 Push Bar Adjustment 17 Operation 18 Pre Operational Checks 18 Transport 18 Pre Work 18 Starting Work 18 Working Speed 18 Operating Position Di...

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Page 12: ...rtant or useful to emphasise LEFT HAND LH RIGHT HAND RH These terms are applicable to the machine when fitted to the tractor and viewed from the rear these terms also apply to tractor references SERIA...

Page 13: ...hammer flails attached to a specially designed rotor that provides exceptional cutting momentum for pounding overgrowth and debris into a fine mulch These machines are ideal tools for use in the fore...

Page 14: ...th Rotor tools quantity 20 52 Motor power option 56HP or 75HP 56HP or 75HP Machine weight 369kg 400kg SPECIFICATIONS 1600 Models ROBO MULCHER ROBO FOREST Rotor speed maximum 3000rpm 3000rpm Rotor tool...

Page 15: ...and above the maximum weight of the machine Ensure the machine is balanced during the lifting procedure and that all bystanders are kept clear of the raised machine The machine must always be parked...

Page 16: ...ation A Casing B Front Hood C Belt Drive Housing D Push Bar E Rotor F Motor G Mounting Assembly H Hood Ram I Side Skids J Rubber Protection Guards K Belt Drive Cover L Upper Belt Pulley Motor M Lower...

Page 17: ...ce of the machine as stated in this manual The machine must only be used by a responsible adult who is familiar with all aspects relating to safe operation Certificated training may be required on cer...

Page 18: ...work area prior to operation and remove stones glass metal wire or any other foreign objects that are hazardous Immovable hazards should be suitably marked so they can be easily avoided Take extra car...

Page 19: ...he machine or any mounted equipment Mounted equipment must always be switched off when manoeuvring outside of the work zone Personal Protective Equipment PPE We recommend that the following personal p...

Page 20: ...Rotating components keep clear when the machine is running 3 DANGER Thrown object risk Keep your distance These safety decals must be displayed on the machine and kept in good readable condition if s...

Page 21: ...n Robocut square and central to the head unit 2 Remove head unit fixings 3 Lower Robocut toolbar to a height that is lower than the lugs on head unit mounting bracket 4 Drive Robocut slowly forwards u...

Page 22: ...mation Store expansion vessel in a safe location it must be refitting to the drain line whenever the head unit is removed from the machine 8 Configure the following settings in the Robocut control pan...

Page 23: ...d unit from machine ensure that expansion vessel is fitted to the head unit drain line hose Ensure that the hydraulic hoses for the hood ram are attached to the correct connection points D E as indica...

Page 24: ...hydraulic motor s shaft seals this expansion vessel must always be installed on the flail head when the hydraulic hoses are disconnected Machine Storage For extended storage periods the machine should...

Page 25: ...UNIT CONTROLS Controls Identification for Head Operation Refer to Robocut manual for full details of machine controls Joystick Controls for Head Operation Default EMERGENCY STOP LH Joystick Left to r...

Page 26: ...switch in the central position to STOP rotor Rotor ON Downhill Place switch in DOWN position to start the rotor downhill Rotor RPM Control Dial Potentiometer Controls the rotor speed Increase Rotor R...

Page 27: ...ve been fully performed Refer to RC56 RC75 operator manual for details Hood Operation By default front hood operation is controlled using the left hand joystick on the Robocut s remote controls move t...

Page 28: ...just the skid height the rear bolt A must be slackened off and the frontal bolts B C removed this will allow the front of the skid to be pivoted into a higher or lower position With the height setting...

Page 29: ...sporting the machine Machine must always be switched off Machine must be raised to a suitable transportation height Pre Work Prior to starting work the area should be checked for dangerous objects suc...

Page 30: ...ea When operating this machinery you are responsible for your own safety and the safety of all others who enter the work area Working on Slopes When working on slopes do not operate from any position...

Page 31: ...tness of all fixings Check hydraulic system for signs of leaks wear or damage Check condition of safety guards covers Inspect the machine to verify there are no signs of cracks on welds Grease Points...

Page 32: ...ld always be checked prior to operation Damaged or badly worn belts should be replaced immediately when fitting a new belt the tension should be re checked after the first hour or so of work Belt Tens...

Page 33: ...ension is correct 4 Re tighten nuts on the bearing support Re check belt tension to confirm that the tension setting is correct 5 Replace and secure the belt cover before running the machine Belt Repl...

Page 34: ...drive shaft and positioned in line with the lower pulley a suitable straight edge tool placed against the faces of both pulleys should be used to set and confirm alignment When the pulleys have been c...

Page 35: ...n or damaged Identification of Mulcher Head Rotor Components Flail Kit 4007181 1 Flail 1840572 2 Bolt 7390006 3 Nut 0141006 4 Spring Washer 0100207 5 Bush 21215 02 1300 Model 20 sets per rotor 1600 Mo...

Page 36: ...ace or adjust Replace bearing s Repair or replace if required Unusual noise Damaged or missing flails Worn flails Check and replace flails Fit new flails fixings Excessive vibration Mud and or debris...

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Page 38: ...McConnel Limited Temeside Works Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1JL England Telephone 01584 873131 Facsimile 01584 876463 www mcconnel com...

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