Major 12000FW-HD Operator's Manual & Parts List

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MAJOR RANGE OF
FLEX WING TOPPERS
12000FW-HD and 18000FW-HD

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  • Page 1 Operator Manual & Parts List MAJOR RANGE OF FLEX WING TOPPERS 12000FW-HD and 18000FW-HD...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Hitching to the Tractor Operating the Machine/Mowing Maintenance PTO Shaft Maintenance Blade Rotation Maintenance Schedule Trouble Shooting Spare Parts - Flex Wing Flex Wing Topper Overview 12000FW-HD and 18000FW-HD body assembly 12000FW-HD wing 18000FW-HD wing Castor wheel Blade Systems Gearboxes Flex Wing Hydraulics...
  • Page 4 EN ISO 13857 - Safety of machinery: Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and lower limbs. 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.
  • Page 5: Thank You

    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. Model and Serial number can be found on the Serial Plate located on the machine.
  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications Model 12000FW-HD 18000FW-HD Overall Width 3.8m (12’ 4”) 5.6m (18’ 4”) Working Width 3.56m (12’) 5.38m (18’) Transport Width 2.2m (7’ 2”) 2.2m (7’ 2”) No. of Blades No. of Rotors Power (HP) 50 - 75 60 -90...
  • Page 7: Hazards

    Slips and falls often result from: 1. Slippery footing on the ground 2. Cluttered steps and work platforms. The potential for slips and falls can be greatly reduced by using good judgement and practicing good housekeeping on and around equipment. www.major-equipment.com...
  • Page 8: Operating Safely

    Operating Safely This MAJOR machine is designed to operate at a PTO rate which is stated in the Product Specifications part of this booklet. Ensure tractor PTO output is set at a correct RPM rate. This MAJOR machine must only be used for purposes outlined in the Intended Use section of this booklet.
  • Page 9: Pto Shaft Safety

    4. It is mandatory to read all the safety requirements and the operator’s manual of the machine. 5. If you are not sure how to use the machine, please contact the manufacturer or the dealer. www.major-equipment.com...
  • Page 10: Operating The Machine

    7. Ensure safety guards and flaps are in place at all times where fitted. 8. Due to the corrosive nature of grass when cut, wash down the machine when finished mowing, especially when the machine is being stored for a long period of time. www.major-equipment.com...
  • Page 11: Key To Main Parts

    4. Ensure shear-bolt safery device is fitted on hte machine PTO shaft and not the tractor PTO, as shown on the PTO shaft guarding. 5. Ensure PTO check chains are anchored to prevent PTO guarding from rotating. 6. Connect the hydraulic hoses to the appropriate connection. www.major-equipment.com...
  • Page 12 Mowing Position 1. The MAJOR Topper is designed to operate at a max 540 rpm. Always operate on level ground when connecting / disconnecting the implement. This will prevent dangerous movement. 2. Never allow anyone to stand between the tractor and the topper. Ensure the machine is hitched correctly to the tractor as previously described 3.
  • Page 13: Operating The Machine/Mowing

    Never place limbs under the machine while rotors are turning. Rotors can remain turning for up to 1 minute after disengaging PTO. Ensure drawbar ram is fully extended before operating PTO. This MAJOR topper is designed to operate at 540 RPM. Ensure tractor PTO output is set at 540 RPM.
  • Page 14: Blade Rotation

    Shearbolt Replacement 1. Slide yoke shield back. 2. Drive out sheared bolt with hammer and punch. 3. Align holes and install new shear bolt. (Use only genuine MAJOR replacement shear bolts. M8X50 BZP -8.8) 4. Slide yoke shield securely in place Fit PTO shaft with the shearbolt end connected to the Topper as directed on the PTO guarding.
  • Page 15: Trouble Shooting

    Replace seal or use a sealant on outside diameter Gearbox leaking Oil seal not sealing in the housing 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...
  • Page 16: Spare Parts - Flex Wing

    CAT 0 TOP LINK FWM16 M16 FLAT WASHER GREASE NIPPLE M6 STR LC2700 TRIANGLE REFLECTOR V600910ENC12RW6 V60 FIXED SLIP CLUTCH LC360 LAMP TA LGPLITL LGP LIGHT BRACKET (LH) M12 NYLOC NUT TA LGPLITR LGP LIGHT BRACKET (RH) M12x30SZP M12x30 SET BOLT www.major-equipment.com...
  • Page 17: 12000Fw-Hd And 18000Fw-Hd Body Assembly

    12000FW-HD and 18000FW-HD body assembly Item Part No Description Item Part No Description DRV-6S-52DC 6 SPLINE 52mm DRIVE 123PL-STRAP01 12000 CHAIN SLING FWM16 M16 FLAT WASHER 12GMROLW 12000 WING ROLLER FWM20 M20 FLAT WASHER 12GMTC1 G/BOX RUBBER COVER END FWM8...
  • Page 18: 12000Fw-Hd Wing

    12000FW-HD wing Item Part No Description 12W3-W001 12W3 WING 951V2-D-BR 951 BLADE (Clk) SLH16AS SKID (OFFSET) 12W3-G003 SKIRT (WING) 190660-1 GUARD (COVER 660/BASE 661) MJ40L 6 SPLINE “L” BOX RATIO 1.47 5/8F 5/8” FINE NYLOC NUT 58x2FBZP 5/8”x2” FINE BOLT...
  • Page 19: Castor Wheel

    CAT 1 PIN DIA 19x127mm 1500 SPLIT PIN 1/8”x1 1/2” GREASE NIPPLE M8x1.25 STR 3.10 TWA-052 TOPPER 4 STUD AXLE HUB TWA-045 AXLE PLATE (CAR) 3.11 TWA-056 HUB SHAFT FOR 17570R14 TWA-045H AXLE PLATE (CAR) 175X14W 175 X 14’’ WHEELS www.major-equipment.com...
  • Page 20: Blade Systems

    OVERLAP BLADE NTSB12C BLADE BACK SPACER 12T-BBS OVERLAP BLADE BUSH 12T-LBB MACHINE 2 clockwise 12000FW-HD 2 anti clockwise 3 clockwise, 18000FW-HD 3 anti clockwise) PRO-CUT BLADE SYSTEMS - 951V2-D-BR on all Flex Wing models from January 2011 Item Part No...
  • Page 21 2 clockwise 12000FW-HD 2 anti clockwise 3 clockwise, 18000FW-HD 3 anti clockwise) on all on all 12ft Flex Wing (12000FW-HD) and 18ft Flex Wing (18000FW-HD) Models prior to April OLDER BLADE SYSTEMS - 2009 Item Part No Description 1/2F 1/2” Nyloc Nut...
  • Page 22: Gearboxes

    Gearboxes Machine Gearboxes 12000FW-HD and 18000FW-HD Flex Wing - Body MJ40T21 T292B 12000FW-HD Flex Wing - Wing gearbox MJ40L 18000FW-HD Flex Wing - Wing gearbox MJ40T MJ40T21 Gearbox “T” Box Ratio 1.47 (347.802) Gearbox Breakdown Item Part No Description Item Part No Description 0.347.0300.00...
  • Page 23 Double Lip Seal LF135/4 Protective Washer LF135/26 (LF205EP) Cover LF135/21 Bearing 6007 (35x62x14) LF135/8 (02447500) Shim LF135/15 Bearing 6207 LF135/3 (02677500) Snap Ring LF135/9 Bearing 6208 0.6.775.000 Shim LF135/1 Castle Nut Name Plate LF135/2 Washer 0.248.7500.00 Shim LF135/19 85200131 Circlip www.major-equipment.com...
  • Page 24 8.5.2.00131 Snap Ring (72x75x2.5 , For Holes) 22 8.5.3.00955 Snap Ring SB 81 (81x82.8x2) 0.248.7500.00 Shim Kit (60.3x71.7) 23 0.205.7100.00 “Major” Name Plate 8.5.1.00680 Snap Ring (40x37.5x2.5 , For Shafts) 24 8.4.7.00823 Cotter Pin (4x40) 0.289.7102.02 Castle Nut (M20X1) 25 0.347.1300.00 Top Cover 10 8.3.2.00531...
  • Page 25 Shim (35.5x48x2.5) 0.248.7500.00 Shim Kit (60.3x71.7) 22 8.5.3.00955 Snap Ring SB 81 (81x82.8x2) 8.5.1.00680 Snap Ring (40x37.5x2.5 , for shafts) 23 0.205.7100.00 “Major” Name Plate 0.289.7102.02 Castle Nut (M20x1) 24 8.4.7.00823 Cotter Pin (4x40) 10 8.3.2.00531 Flat Washer (21x37x3) 25 0.347.1300.00 Top Cover 11 0.102.7500.00...
  • Page 26: Flex Wing Hydraulics

    1/4””x1020mm Str to Block 90 EMM1214 1/2-14” M/M CONNECTOR 123RM-HOSE-D 1/4”x1800mm Str to Block 90 EMM14RV 1/4” M/M RESTRICTOR (DIA 1mm) 123RM-HOSE-E 1/4”x1420mm Str to Block 90 EMMMT14 1/4” M/M/M CONNECTOR 123RM-HOSE-F 1/4””x1020mm Str to Block 90 QRM12 1/2” QUICK RELEASE MALE www.major-equipment.com...
  • Page 27 www.major-equipment.com...
  • Page 28 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.
  • Page 29 HEAD OFFICE UK OFFICE Netherlands & Germany OFFICE Major Equipment Intl Ltd Major Equipment Ltd Major Equipment Intl Ltd Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo Major Ind. Estate, Heysham, Postbus 29, NL-7700 AA Ireland Lancs, LA3 3JJ, UK Dedemsvaart, Nederland Tel: +353 (0) 9496 30572...

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