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- Page 1 MAGNUM Publication 763 January 2014 Part No. 22675.63 Revised: MULCHA 225 Heavy Duty Shredder Mower Operator Manual...
- Page 2 VERIFICATION OF WARRANTY REGISTRATION DEALER WARRANTY INFORMATION & REGISTRATION VERIFICATION It is imperative that the selling dealer registers this machine with McConnel Limited before delivery to the end user – failure to do so may affect the validity of the machine warranty.
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Page 3: Warranty Policy
12 months, unless a different period is specified. 1.02. All spare parts supplied by McConnel Ltd and purchased by the end user are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of sale to the original purchaser for a period of 6 months. - Page 4 McConnel Ltd web site and confirms the registration to the purchaser by completing the confirmation form in the operator’s manual. 2.02. Any fault must be reported to an authorised McConnel Ltd dealer as soon as it occurs. Continued use of a machine, after a fault has occurred, can result in further component failure for which McConnel Ltd cannot be held liable.
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Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Conforming to EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC McCONNEL LIMITED, Temeside Works, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1JL, UK Hereby declare that: The Product; Tractor Mounted Heavy Duty Shredder / Mower Product Code; VENT Serial No. & Date ………………………………… Type …………………………... - Page 6 The inspection sheet on the following page should be kept in this book as a record. A second sheet is included for you to cut out and photocopy or the inspection sheets can be downloaded from our website at; http://www.mcconnel.com/support/aftersales/default.aspx?nav=After Sales...
- Page 7 FLAIL MOWERS PRE-OPERATION Inspection Mower ID ________________ Date: _______________ Shift: _______________ WARNING Before conducting the inspection, make sure the tractor engine is off, with the key removed, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park with the parking brake engaged.
- Page 8 TRACTOR PRE-OPERATION Inspection Power Arm ID ________________ Date: _______________ Shift: _______________ WARNING Before conducting the inspection, make sure the tractor engine is off, the key is removed all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park with the parking brake engaged. Any implement attached to the tractor is firmly on the ground.
- Page 9 FLAIL MOWERS PRE-OPERATION Inspection Mower ID ________________ Date: _______________ Shift: _______________ WARNING Before conducting the inspection, make sure the tractor engine is off, with the key removed, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park with the parking brake engaged.
- Page 10 TRACTOR PRE-OPERATION Inspection Power Arm ID ________________ Date: _______________ Shift: _______________ WARNING Before conducting the inspection, make sure the tractor engine is off, the key is removed all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park with the parking brake engaged. Any implement attached to the tractor is firmly on the ground.
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Page 12: Table Of Contents
LIST OF CONTENTS General Information Machine Description & Purpose of Use Machine Identification Technical Specifications Safety Information Safety Decals Vehicle / Tractor Preparation Machine Attachment PTO Shaft Pre-Operational Checks Transport Operation Detachment and Storage Drive Belts Belt Adjustment Maintenance Troubleshooting Torque Settings... -
Page 13: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION Always read this manual before fitting or operating the machine – whenever any doubt exists contact your dealer or the McConnel Service Department for advice and assistance. Use only McConnel Genuine Service Parts on McConnel Equipment and Machines DEFINITIONS –... -
Page 14: Machine Description & Purpose Of Use
MACHINE DESCRIPTION & PURPOSE OF USE The Magnum ‘Mulcha 225’ is a tractor mounted universal heavy duty mower/shredder designed primarily for the mulching of standing or cut vegetation and stumps up to a maximum thickness of 300mm (12”). It’s robust construction and working width of 2.25 metres makes it the ideal machine for high performance heavy duty maintenance work on scrubland areas, or in orchards, woods and forests. -
Page 15: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION Mulcha 225 2250mm Working Width 90 HP Tractor Power Requirement 540RPM PTO RPM Hammers (No.) 1280kg Machine Weight (Swing Hammer Build) 1305kg Machine Weight (Fixed Hammer Build) 3-Point (Cat. II & III) Linkage Type 2500mm Machine Width Machine Features ... -
Page 16: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION General safety rules: ▲ Always read and follow the instructions for the use and maintenance of the machine before carrying out any work operations or servicing tasks. ▲ Improper use of the machine is both highly dangerous to persons and damaging to the machine components –... -
Page 17: Safety Decals
No advice given here can replace ‘good common sense’ and ‘total awareness’ at all times, but will go a long way towards the safe use of your McConnel machine. SAFETY DECALS 1. -
Page 18: Vehicle / Tractor Preparation
VEHICLE / TRACTOR PREPARATION We recommend vehicles are fitted with cabs using ‘safety glass’ windows and protective guarding when used with our machines. Fit Operator Guard (Part No. 7313324) using the hooks provided. Shape the mesh to cover all vulnerable areas. Remember the driver must be looking through mesh... -
Page 19: Machine Attachment
ATTACHING THE MACHINE TO THE TRACTOR Attachment of machine to tractor should always be performed on a firm level site. Attachment to Tractor Position the tractor’s lower linkage at the same height as the machines lower attachment points. Carefully drive the tractor squarely up to the machine and attach the tractors lower linkage points to the machine using pins that match the tractors linkage (Cat.II or III). -
Page 20: Pre-Operational Checks
OPERATION Ensure that the operator is suitably qualified to use a machine of this nature and that they have fully read and understood this manual - they should be aware of all safety aspects relating to the safe use of the machine. It is advisable that all ‘first time’... -
Page 21: Detachment And Storage
Reversing & Turning When reversing or turning the unit the machine should be stopped and lifted clear of the ground to protect components. Hydraulic Flap The machine features a hydraulically operated flap which can be opened as required for working with denser materials. Extra care should be adopted when the flap in the open position as projectiles from the working machine will be ejected to a greater distance. -
Page 22: Drive Belts
Belt Replacement When fitting new belts they should be replaced as a complete set to ensure uniform drive tension; always use genuine McConnel replacement parts. When replacing belt sets they must be correctly tensioned as shown below - inspect the belts after the first 2 hours of work and re-tension if necessary. - Page 23 Belt Adjustment Components Belt Cover Gearbox Mounting Bolts Upper Pulley Mounting Bolts Belt Tension Adjuster (Pulley End) Belt Tension Adjuster (Gearbox End) IMPORTANT: When adjusting belt tension always ensure that the gearbox is moved by the same distance, and in the same direction, as the upper belt pulley; this will ensure that the half-shaft remains parallel to the rotor allowing the belts to run true –...
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Page 24: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE All maintenance, cleaning and repair operations must be performed with the machine firmly lowered to the ground and detached from the tractor or with the PTO disconnected, engine switched off and starting key removed. For any repairs or maintenance that requires access from underneath;... - Page 25 Transmission Lubrication Lubricant level should be checked on a daily basis during work and topped up if required. Checking the level is by removal of the oil level plug; if oil emerges from the plug hole the level is correct, if it does not refill to a point where the oil emerges. Replace plug and tighten before using the machine.
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Page 26: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Replace flails Irregular Cut Worn, broken or missing flails Increase RPM RPM too low Correct mounting on tractor Machine not level to the ground Reduce forward speed Clogged material caused by excessive forward speed Check and tighten bolts Noise Loose bolts Repair or replace... -
Page 27: Torque Settings
TORQUE SETTINGS FOR FASTENERS The Chart below lists the correct tightening torque for fasteners. The Chart should be referred to when tightening or replacing bolts in order to determine the grade of bolt and the correct torque unless specific torque values are assigned in the text of the manual. Recommended torque is quoted in Foot-Pounds and Newton-Metres within this manual. - Page 28 McConnel Limited, Temeside Works, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1JL. England. Telephone: 01584 873131. Facsimile: 01584 876463. www.mcconnel.com...
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