McConnel ECON HEDGEMASTER Mk3, Руководство оператора

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FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
Notes on Fitting
The security and approval of a safety cab depends upon it being attached to the tractor as
originally designed by the manufacturer except where specific modifications have been
agreed and accepted. When fitting Econ equipment to tractors fitted with safety cabs only
those bolts identified in the fitting instructions should be utilised, no other bolts should be
touched. In all circumstances where it is not possible to obtain adequate bolt to nut
engagement you must consult the tractor manufacturers before using the equipment.
Extra care should be taken in positioning the pressure, and particularly the return hoses, to
the hydraulic motor to eliminate any restrictions, specifically with the arms in the folded
position. Restriction of the return line will cause the motor seal to leak. All machines are
test run to full working pressures and fully checked before leaving the factory. No warranty
claim can be considered for leaking motor seals after initial fitting to the tractor.
Mounting bolts MUST be checked twice daily until the machine is fully bedded in.
Once the machine has been fitted refer to the relevant section on lubrication and grease all
round.
Stability and Counterweight
As the stability is a major safety factor, considerable care has to be taken.
The HM3E mower would have approximately 500lbs
(225 kilos)
of weight added, either as
water ballast or the Econ ‘plug-in’ weight assembly; which ever was the better option for
the particular mower/tractor combination.
Note: Even if the Econ ‘Package Deal’ states that the weight assembly would be used,
sometimes it is better to use tractor wheel weights and/or water ballast which ever is best
would be fitted.
Widening the front wheels does not assist stability.
As a general guide to the correct amount of counter weight, the cutting head should be
extended to maximum reach on level around, and a weight equal to 170lbs
(75kg)
placed
on the cutting head. Provided the opposite side rear wheel is firmly in contact with the
ground the machine will be stable to operate on reasonably level conditions.
Fitting HM3E Using Econ Plain Bracket Kit
The kit has three brackets which attach to the tractor at the following three points.
1. Left side front casting or chassis frame.
2. Right side mid-mounting (usually on the side of the clutch housing or the chassis frame).
3. Left side rear axle.
The brackets supplied in this kit have to be drilled and cut to fit the tractor being used. The
universal underframe is attached to these brackets and can be removed quickly after
removing the 4 x M12 bolts and 1 pin.
The distance between the front of the tractor cab and the back of the front tyre should not
be less than 400mm to allow the cutting head and arm assembly to be fitted.