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Operator Manual & Parts List MAJOR FLAIL CATCHER MJ2000...
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Major reserves the right to modify the machinery and the technical data contained within the manual without prior notice. Further to this, Major assumes no liability for any damages which may result from the use of the information contained within this manual.
Contents Introduction Thank you Using Your Operator’s Manual Safety Issues Product Identification Machine Serial Numbers Product Specifications Register Your Product and Warranty Online Safety Machine Safety Labels Operating Safely Workstation Regulations for use of the transmission PTO Shaft Safety Driving Safely on Public Roads Operating the Machine Inspections before Use Key to Main Parts...
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EN ISO 13857:2008, EN ISO 4413:2010; EN ISO 4254-1:2015 • ISO 11684:2010; ISO 4254-13:2012 I certify on behalf of Major Equipment Int. Ltd., that this machine when properly installed and operated correctly, complies with all the essential Health & Safety requirements of all legislation referred to above.
Product Identification Machine Serial Numbers If you need to contact MAJOR or your MAJOR dealer for information on servicing or spare parts, always provide the product model and serial numbers. We suggest that you record your machine details below:...
Operating Safely The MAJOR MJ2000 is designed to operate at 540 RPM. Ensure tractor PTO output is set at 540 RPM. The MAJOR MJ2000 must only be used for cutting grass. Moreover, it must only be used with a suitable tractor (see product specifications) and driven by an adequate drive-line by the tractor PTO.
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Risk of ejection of solid objects: The rotating blades may eject solid objects capable of hitting people, animals or anything else in the vicinity. • Risk of entanglement: Clothes or limbs may become entangled in the rotating universal shaft causing serious dam- age or harm to the person involved. www.major-equipment.com...
Grease the two profiles and join the two halves of the PTO together. • Mount the PTO shaft and check that its length is correct as before. The shaft must not reach the end of the tube or project from this. Ensure the PTO does not bottom when turning www.major-equipment.com...
Top lid Catcher Rear flap (hopper) Pivot Chute Transport lock Bogey Tie bar Rear lights, Linkage reflectors & indicators Maintenance PTO stand locking bar Axle and wheel Swivel hitch Flail mower Belt guard Hopper lifting Gearbox PTO guard Jack Drawbar www.major-equipment.com...
Never lift the implement more than 250 mm from the ground with the PTO engaged or the driveline could break and risk injury to the operator. The maximum tilt the driveline can bear with the PTO engaged is 35° www.major-equipment.com...
NOTE: The Chute pulls forward as part of the tipping operation. Do not interfere with the hydraulic components as they are set in the factory 6. Reverse action on the hydraulic spools will lower the catcher; continue to hold the spool in position and the chute will fall back into operating position. www.major-equipment.com...
If emergency operations are required whilst the machine is connected to the tractor, switch off the engine, engage the parking brake and disengage the PTO. Good, regular maintenance and correct use are if the machine is to remain safe and long lasting. www.major-equipment.com...
All nuts and bolts in the transmission including PTO Shafts, Gearboxes & wheel nuts should be checked for tight- ness after mowing at the following intervals: 1st 50 acres, 1st 100 acres, 1st 250 acres and every 250 acres thereafter. Lubricate moveable mechanical joints when required www.major-equipment.com...
6. Lock the bolts “1” fixing gearbox “2” to the chassis together with the bolt fixing extension “4”. Make sure the belts are intact, that they are not cracked and do not have ragged edges. If this is not the case, replace them with new belts. www.major-equipment.com...
Allow grass to dry before mowing. Slow ground Grass wet speed of tractor but keep engine running at full PTO rpm. Cutting lower will help www.major-equipment.com...
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Replace seal or use a sealant on outside Gearbox leaking Oil seal not sealing in the housing diameter of seal Oil level too high Drain oil to proper level Hole in gearbox Replace the gearbox Gasket damaged Replace gasket Bolts loose Tighten bolts www.major-equipment.com...
19TC-L50 TIE BAR 2TKBC-2 CABLE LOCATION BAR AGIMF040 TIE BAR RTE-01 ROTARY HITCH EYE 002070000M518 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE 118CHEX 1 1/8” UNC PLAIN NUT 12D-RAM_B DRAWBAR RAM 199195 RECT 100x50 INSERT 1” FINE NYLOC NUT 1x7FBZP 1”x7” FINE BOLT www.major-equipment.com...
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LINCH PIN DIA 9.5 LINCH PIN DIA 6 CAT 1 PIN DIA 19x102mm S820 GREASE NIPPLE 1/8” STR S8561 TOW EYE BUSH BSW-R1 SPACER RING TA-FBB1 RAM MOUNT REINF” 19TC-B31 REG-PLATE MOUNT 19TC-L11 TRANSPORT LATCH 8T19 BUFFER SPACER TA-HCM04 CABLE MOUNT www.major-equipment.com...
Catcher Assembly Item Part No Description 19TC-C01 MJ2000 HOPPER 19TC-C23 SPACER TUBE 19TC-LD01 HOPPER REAR LID 19TC-LD10 HOPPER TOP LID 111347 RECT 50x25 INSERT (POL) 199269 DIA 57.5-61.5mm INSERT 1” FINE NYLOC NUT 1x5FBZP 1”x5” FINE BOLT AGI2RAM_B DIA 1” FLAT WASHER...
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Warranty: This machine is guaranteed for 12 months. No warranty is given where the machine is being used as a hire machine. Warranty is against faulty workmanship or parts, with the exception of components not of MAJOR’S manufacture or design, i.e.
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HEAD OFFICE Major Equipment Intl Ltd Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo Ireland Tel: +353 (0) 9496 30572 UK OFFICE Major Equipment Ltd Major Ind. Estate, Heysham, Lancs, LA3 3JJ, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1524 850501 Netherlands & Germany OFFICE Major Equipment Intl Ltd...
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