Publication 483 July 2005 Part No. 41570.83 Revised: 20.06.19
SR15-6
& SR20
ROTARY FLEX WING MOWER
UK & European Flat Deck Models
Operation Manual
Страница 1: ...Publication 483 July 2005 Part No 41570 83 Revised 20 06 19 SR15 6 SR20 ROTARY FLEX WING MOWER UK European Flat Deck Models Operation Manual...
Страница 2: ...signed by the selling dealer 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 t...
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Страница 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...
Страница 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...
Страница 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...
Страница 7: ...istances 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...
Страница 8: ...amaged blades before operating the mower Ensure the blade retaining bolts and fasteners are secure and tight Lubricate the driveline universal joints and telescoping members daily Inspect the wheel lu...
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Страница 10: ...in Tongue or Hitch Hyd Cylinder pins are properly retained There are no oil leaks There are no damaged hoses Gearboxes mower decks are clear of cut grass and debris Chain Guards Deflectors are in plac...
Страница 11: ...e tyres are in good condition with correct pressure The wheel nuts are tight The tractor brakes are in good condition The steering linkage is in good condition There are no visible oil leaks The hydra...
Страница 12: ...in Tongue or Hitch Hyd Cylinder pins are properly retained There are no oil leaks There are no damaged hoses Gearboxes mower decks are clear of cut grass and debris Chain Guards Deflectors are in plac...
Страница 13: ...e tyres are in good condition with correct pressure The wheel nuts are tight The tractor brakes are in good condition The steering linkage is in good condition There are no visible oil leaks The hydra...
Страница 14: ...LIST OF CONTENTS Section Page No INTRODUCTION 1 SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL DATA 1 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT 2 SAFETY 3 SAFETY DECALS 6 INSTALLATION 7 OPERATION 11 MAINTENANCE 18...
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Страница 16: ...uipment for highway transport are provided as standard These machines are designed primarily for set aside and large pasture topping never use these machines to perform tasks they were not designed to...
Страница 17: ...ithin the range of 80 85dB when used in conditions where the load fluctuates between zero and maximum This applies when the machine is attached to a tractor fitted with a quiet cab and used in accorda...
Страница 18: ...shaft guard is in position securely fitted and in good condition and that the tractor PTO shaft shield is fitted CAUTION Replace the PTO shaft guard if any of the following are evident guard cracked...
Страница 19: ...before mowing Foreign objects should be removed from the site to prevent machine damage and or bodily injury or even death Any objects that cannot be removed must be clearly marked and carefully avoid...
Страница 20: ...or remove material from the Implement while it is in motion or while tractor engine is running Make sure the tractor engine is off before working on the Implement Emergency Stop To stop the blades in...
Страница 21: ...OF MACHINE WHEN IN OPERATION DANGER DO NOT OPERATED MACHINE WHEN RAISED DANGER OF ROTATING BLADES KEEP CLEAR STOP ENGINE AND REMOVE KEY BEFORE SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE DANGER FROM THROWN OBJECTS KEEP CL...
Страница 22: ...heels are properly blocked to avoid rolling CLEVIS EYE HITCH MOUNTING Place 25mm 1 hardened washer 1 under top lip of the clevises to act as wear plate on drawbar Install a 25mm 1 grade 5 or 8 bolt 12...
Страница 23: ...ing PINTLE HOOK HITCH OPTION Drawbar length must be modified to obtain dimension A CV driveline 430mm 50mm 17 2 Use driveline length check procedure in manual to ensure problems do not occur see fig 6...
Страница 24: ...SAFETY CHAINS When towing implements on the highway use the safety chain provided with a tensile strength equal to or greater than the gross weight of the implement to be towed by the tractor This wil...
Страница 25: ...to protect the blades drivelines gearboxes tractor etc Machines are supplied set to a low torque and clutches should be adjusted prior to first use as detailed in Maintenance Section IMPORTANT WORK T...
Страница 26: ...and rear axle To lower front lengthen level rods and to raise front shorten level rods see fig 7 IMPORTANT Adjust level rods to the same length to maintain equal tension in rods Improper adjustment m...
Страница 27: ...ess tractor has live or independent PTO To commence operation reduce engine speed and engage the tractor PTO Before starting to cut gradually increase engine speed to develop full PTO speed DANGER Cha...
Страница 28: ...ns and never for continuous cutting operations Cutting with wings raised above the ground surface exposes the blades and can cause objects to be thrown from under guards at a very high velocity and ca...
Страница 29: ...shaft could slip off and result in personal injury or damage to mower When attaching PTO yoke to tractor PTO shaft it is important that spring activated locking collar slides freely and locking balls...
Страница 30: ...y See special instructions for rough terrain operation FIGURE 12 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROUGH TERRAIN OPERATIONS When crossing ditches with steep banks or going up sharp inclines it is possible to b...
Страница 31: ...ort on the public highway ensure width does not exceed 3 0m To reduce width and increase stability lower centre section WARNING The maximum transport speed for machines with foam filled tyres is 18mph...
Страница 32: ...page 10 WORK POSITION TRANSPORT POSITION DETACHING AND STORING Lower the mower to the ground Park the tractor with the transmission in neutral Set the parking brake shut off the engine and remove the...
Страница 33: ...icularly when operating in sandy areas The accompanying illustration shows lubrication points The illustration below gives the frequency of lubrication in hours based on normal operating conditions Se...
Страница 34: ...patch However you should check the oil level at test plug before operating and frequently thereafter The gearbox should not require additional lubricant unless the box is cracked or a seal is leaking...
Страница 35: ...be inspected each time before the mower is started Figs 5 6 The U joint and CV joint on the driveline undergo extreme forces when the unit is turning or when the wings are being raised It is important...
Страница 36: ...gearbox bearings Vibration may also cause structural cracks in cutter housing WARNING Never work under equipment supported by a hydraulic device because it may drop if the control is actuated even wit...
Страница 37: ...slip clutches set to a low torque valve to ensure that all slip when powered up for the first time The slip clutches should be reset before putting to work refer to settings in chart on following pag...
Страница 38: ...mantle and clean all mating surfaces 7 If test power ok tighten the nuts on the springs to their original position and replace all guarding Non Spring Slip Clutches DRIVE SHAFTS Centre Shaft Wing Shaf...
Страница 39: ...from bleeding at all hydraulic fittings significant amounts of oil leaking around the breather plug on the cylinder indicates that the seals in the cylinder are worn out Replace the seals in the cyli...
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Страница 41: ...own nut 3 Using the appropriate spanner a torque wrench is not required tighten the crown nut while turning the hub clockwise until the bearing friction begins to drag the hub becomes difficult to tur...
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