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MAGNUM Publication 408 January 2002 Part No. 41570.09 FLAIL MOWER/SHREDDER Models 130, 170, 190 & 225 OPERATOR AND PARTS MANUAL...
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DEALER WARRANTY INFORMATION & REGISTRATION VERIFICATION It is imperative that the selling dealer registers this machine with McConnel Limited within 7 days of delivery to the end user – failure to do so may affect the validity of the machine warranty.
The Machinery Directive is fully implemented into UK law by means of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992 (SI 1992/3073) as amended by The Supply of Machinery (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1994 (SI 1994/2063). Signed …………………………..……………………………………………………... on behalf of McCONNEL LIMITED Responsible Person Chief Design Engineer January 2005...
6.3. Side shift - Non hydraulic models 6.4. Side shift - Hydraulic models 6.5. Stopping. 6.6. Transport position. MACHINE MAINTENANCE TROUBLE SHOOTING REPLACING PARTS 9.1. Flail replacement. 9.2. Belt replacement. 10. DEMOLITION & DISPOSAL 11. SPARE PARTS SECTION Magnum 130 Magnum 170 Magnum 190 & 225...
It is strongly recommended to use genuine spare parts to avoid altering the technical features of the shredder. McConnel is not responsible for any damage or injuries to people due to unauthorized modifications or the use of non-genuine spare parts.
2. TECHNICAL FEATURES 2.1. General description The Magnum mower, from now also called machine, has been designed for cutting grass on amenity areas, in orchards and for cutting crop residues on small agriculture areas, for sticks and shrubs laying on the ground of up to 3 cm diameter (proper use) Its light weight and low power requirement means that it is best suited to small tractors.
3. SAFETY RULES 3.1 General safety rules: • It is mandatory to read and follow the instructions for the use and maintenance manual before carrying out any operation or move with the shredder. • Improper use or an incorrect move may seriously damage things and people. •...
3.3 Safety Rules during use • Pay special attention when working with the machine, not to touch fixed objects, such as road drain, walls, shafts, kerbs, guard rails, tracks etc. This could cause the breakage of the flails, which would be thrown at very high speed. •...
3.5 Description and location of Safety decals Carefully follow the instructions given on the decals (see illustrations below). 1. Always take the machine off the tractor and read the instructions carefully before starting servicing and/or lubricating operations. 2. Keep at a safety distance from the machine to avoid the risk of projection of objects.
4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND HANDLING. 4.1 Lifting and unloading To handle the shredder use a hoist or crane with a lifting capability suitable to the weight of the machine (see technical specifications on page 4). 4.2 Unpacking To make transport easier, the machine can be supplied with connecting bow split In this case use bolts, locknuts and washers enclosed to fix the bar and the flap on the machine.
• Fit the top link (4), raise the machine to a perpendicular position with the ground. Adjust the two tractor lower linkage stabilizers (3) thus fixing the machine to the tractor in a central position. • Proceed in reverse order to detach the shredder from the tractor. 4 cm 4.4 Fitting the PTO shaft •...
4.5 Tractor stability Due to the design of the mowers and the work they do, it is essential to ensure tractor stability, in order to eliminate any risk of imbalance or overturning. • Lift the machine and check that the tractor does not mount up. In case it does, ballast the rear wheel of the tractor opposite to the extended machine and at the front of the tractor (see illustration below).
5. ADJUSTMENT AND SETTING UP 5.1 Adjustment Adjustment of the height of cut is obtained by shifting the flail head roller in order to suit the material to be cut and the required degree of chopping (see illustration below). IMPORTANT: Flails must never touch the ground. = 1-3 cm 6.
6.4 Side shift – Hydraulic models IMPORTANT: Ensure that the machine is lifted clear of the ground before side moving, failure to observe this may result in damage to the frame. IMPORTANT: During reverse movement lift the machine off the ground to avoid damaging the machine.
7. MACHINE MAINTENANCE All maintenance, cleaning and repair operations must be carried out with the shredder firmly lowered to the ground and detached from the tractor, or with disconnected PTO, and the tractor engine switched off and starting key out. After the first two hours operation from new (or after fitting new belts) check belt tension.
8. TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSES REMEDIES Irregular cut - Worn, bent or broken flails. - Replace. - Machine is not in level with the - Level. - Reduce working speed. ground. Clogged material due to excessive working speed. Machine noise - Loose bolts.
9.2 Belt replacement • This operation must be carried out with the machine touching the ground, the power take-off disconnected and the starting key out. • Remove the belt guard, slacken the screws (1) (see diagram below), unscrew the tightener (2), remove the belts and replace them with the same ones (dimension and type).
SPARE PARTS SECTION For best performance… USE ONLY GENUINE SERVICE PARTS To be assured of the latest design improvements purchase your ‘Genuine Replacements’ from the Original Equipment Manufacturer through your local Dealer or Stockist. Always quote: • Machine Type • Serial Number •...