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Vrisimo 500 Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 3 500 Series Delivery Report Form Prior to acceptance of the equipment, thoroughly check and mark off the items outlined in the delivery checklist below with your sales representative. Make sure you fully understand the operation, adjustment and safety rules as outlined in the operator’s manual. The sales representative is responsible for going over this form with the owner and operator of this attachment.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    500 Series Table of Contents Introduction Thank You Warranty Information Safety Safety Procedures Maintenance Safety Basic Operation Attaching to Tractor Starting Procedure Running Your Shredder Adjustments and Maintenance Lubrication Cutting Height and Belt Adjustment Replacing the Knives Cleaning Your Shredder...

  • Page 6: Thank You

    500 Series Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing a Vrisimo Flail Mower or Shredder. This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the operation, adjustment and maintenance of your new attachment. Your mow- er was carefully designed and manufactured under the highest industrial standards to give you years of dependable service.
  • Page 7 Vrisimo dealer of such part or parts as shall appear to us, upon inspection, to have been defective in material or workmanship and not altered in any way by the customer or other parties.

  • Page 8: Safety

    Use a backboard made of plywood or similar material behind the tractor seat for added • driver protection. Because of the wide variety of tractors used with the Vrisimo mowers/ shredders, it is the purchaser’s responsibility to insure that a backboard is constructed and installed on each tractor being used to run the mower/shredder.
  • Page 9 500 Series Safety (cont.) Stop the operation of this machine when people or vehicle driver’s vision becomes ob- • scured, caused by the discharge of materials and dust. Also avoid operating this ma- chinery in unusually foggy conditions or at night.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Safety

    500 Series Maintenance Safety Be sure to inspect all safety devices (including safety shields, guards, deflectors, etc.) • before each use. Safety Shield Examples Maintain all safety decals and make sure they are visible to the operator. • Replace bent or broken blades with new ones. DO NOT attempt to weld or bend dam- •...

  • Page 11: Basic Operation

    500 Series Basic Operation Attaching to Tractor The Vrisimo flail can be hooked up to any 3-point hitch within its category and 540 PTO tractors. The tractor’s drawbar should be placed to its short- est point. If there is still insufficient clearance, then it should be removed.

  • Page 12: Starting Procedure

    500 Series Basic Operation Starting Procedure ATTENTION Do not start the tractor until shredder has been carefully checked for correct assem- bly and installation. Be sure all observers are at least 100 feet clear of the machine. 1. Check to see that the shredder is in the down position and blades are not touching the ground.

  • Page 13: Running Your Shredder

    500 Series Basic Operation Running Your Shredder ATTENTION The shredder should be run at a 540 RPM PTO speed unless it has been specifically designed to run at a higher PTO speed. 1. Ground speed should range anywhere from 0-5 miles per hour. However, the operator should drive at a speed he or she is comfortable with within this range.

  • Page 14: Adjustments And Maintenance

    500 Series Adjustments and Maintenance ATTENTION Before doing any service work, observe the following safety rules: 1. Allow all movements to stop before leaving the operator’s position to lubricate or clean the machine. 2. Before working on or underneath the mower, place blocks on both sides of the rear tractor tires and under each end of the mower to prevent accidental lowering of the ma- chine.

  • Page 15: Cutting Height And Belt Adjustment

    500 Series Adjustments and Maintenance Cutting Height and Belt Adjustment 1. The cutting height of the shredder can be ad- justed from 0-8”. Adjustment is done by shortening or lengthening the top-link and adjusting the back gauge roller. UNDER NO...

  • Page 16: Replacing The Knives

    500 Series Adjustments and Maintenance Replacing Knives 1. When knives, bolts or spacers become worn, they must be replaced. Not doing so could cause the cutting reel to run out of balance. Do not mix new parts with older, worn parts. Doing so could cause the cutter drum to run out of balance.

  • Page 17: Cleaning Your Shredder

    Keep in mind that mud built up on the cutter drum can cause imbalance. 4. Preserve damaged decals or replace them if they are unreadable. Decal kits can be obtained from your local Vrisimo dealer. www.vrisimo.com...

  • Page 18: Transport, Removal And Storage

    500 Series Transport, Removal and Storage ATTENTION To transport, disengage PTO lever before lifting shredder to the highest transport position. Raising the shredder while the PTO is engaged will cause the shaft to bind or even break and may cause injury to the operator.

  • Page 19: Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. Where do I find replacement parts? R. First check your local tractor dealer and if they do not have parts, ask them to order from the Vrisimo factory. Q. How often should I change my knives? R. Replacing the cutting knives is entirely up to the owner. When the cut begins to be in- consistent or rough, consider replacing the knives.
  • Page 20 500 Series Frequently Asked Questions Q. When I am replacing gear oil, how much should I add? R. When replacing gear oil, fill from the lower-middle fitting and when oil begins to come out, the box is full. Lower-Middle Fitting Q.

  • Page 21: Parts Catalog

    500 Series Parts Catalog S-500 Shredder S-500 Specifications Cutting Overall Appx. Main Shaft Gauge Knives Model Width Width Dia. Roller Dia. S-500-6 6’ 7’ 2 7/16” 2” S-500-7 7’ 8’ 2 7/16” 2” S-500-8 8’ 9’ 2 7/16” 2” Top Shaft Drive Appx.

  • Page 22: Top Shaft Assembly

    500 Series Top Shaft Assembly (Under Shield) Description Model Part # Qty. Year Top Shaft Extension 1 3/8” x 12.5” TS-1408 1998+ Top Shaft 1 3/8” x 10” S-500-6 TS-1409 1998+ Top Shaft 1 3/8” x 16” S-500-7 TS-1410 1998+ Top Shaft 1 3/8”...

  • Page 23: Pulley Assembly

    500 Series Drive Pulley Assembly Description Model Part # Qty. Year Lower Pulley, 4 Groove P-1480 1998+ Upper Pulley, 4 Groove P-1485 1998+ Retainer Bushing, Top 1 3/8” ID TL-1542 1998+ Retainer Bushing, Bottom 2 7/16” ID TL-1570 1998+ Idler Pulley...

  • Page 24: Cutter Drum Assembly

    500 Series Cutter Drum Assembly For models with serial number VT50006219-7 and earlier, use 4.5” bolt and stover nut. Description Model Part # Qty. Year Bearing Assembly 2 7/16” 4 Bolt CD-1825 1998+ Bearing Wire Guard CD-2511 1998+ End Plate Slot Filler...

  • Page 25: Pto Shaft Assembly

    500 Series PTO Shaft Assembly 11 12 15 14 9, 10 Description Model Part # Qty. Year Complete PTO Shaft 29.5” Centers DS-2600 1998+ Complete Tube End DS-2612 1998+ Complete Bar End DS-2614 1998+ Yoke, Tractor End 1 3/8” QD...
  • Page 26 500 Series Back Roller Assembly 3 & 4 Description Model Part # Qty. Year Back Roller Assembly-6 5/8” OD S-500-6 BR-2526 1998+ Back Roller Assembly-6 5/8” OD S-500-7 BR-2527 1998+ Back Roller Assembly-6 5/8” OD S-500-8 BR-2528 1998+ Bearing Assembly 2” Triple Seal...
  • Page 27 500 Series Adjustable Tines/Miscellaneous Description Model Part # Qty. Year Adjustable Rear Rake Tines 27” RT-3550 1998+ Rubber Belting S-500-6 RB-500-6 1998+ Rubber Belting S-500-7 RB-500-7 1998+ Rubber Belting S-500-8 RB-500-8 1998+ Swinging Deflectors FL-3502 1998+ Belt Clamping Strip (per ft.)
  • Page 28 500 Series Gearbox Assembly Description Model Part # Qty. Year Main Housing BP-2801 1998+ Rear Cover BP-2802 1998+ Input Shaft BP-2803 1998+ Cap Screw BP-2804 1998+ Washer BP-2805 1998+ Snap Ring BP-2806 1998+ Snap Ring BP-2807 1998+ Shim Output Shaft 0.5mm...
  • Page 30 Fax Back 24-Hr Parts Order Form Prices are subject to change without no- tice. Some parts may require different lengths for model specific applications. Parts Order Form-500 Series Purchase Order Number Dealership Name Ship to Address Contact Person Telephone #...

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