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FERRI TKD Maintenance And Use Manual

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Maintenance and Use
Manual
TKD
MOD.
HYDRAULIC
FLAIL HEDGE MOWERS
Ferri srl -
Via C. Govoni, 30 – 44030 TAMARA (FE) ITALY – Tel +390532866866 – Fax+390532866851
Use and maintenance manual in conformity with Enclosure V Directive 89/392/CEE and following modifications and additions
– Do not destroy – Do not change – Add additionals files only – MAY 2002
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  • Page 1 MOD. HYDRAULIC FLAIL HEDGE MOWERS Ferri srl - Via C. Govoni, 30 – 44030 TAMARA (FE) ITALY – Tel +390532866866 – Fax+390532866851 Use and maintenance manual in conformity with Enclosure V Directive 89/392/CEE and following modifications and additions – Do not destroy – Do not change – Add additionals files only – MAY 2002...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION sect. 1 page 5 Introduction – Aim of the present manual sect. 1.1 page 5 Identifying the machine sect. 1.2 page 5 Spare parts sect. 1.3 page 5 TECHNICAL FEATURES sect. 2 page 6 General description of the machine sect.
  • Page 3 MACHINE MAINTENANCE sect. 7 page 30 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART sect. 8 page 31 REPLACING PARTS sect. 9 page 32 Flail replacement sect. 9.1 page 32 Pipe replacement sect. 9.2 page 32 Pin replacement sect. 9.3 page 32 Oil and filter replacement sect.
  • Page 4 WARNING Before assembling any flail hedge mowers with electric / electro-hydraulic controls and/or heat exchanger on the tractor YOU MUST read the assembly instructions on the electrical connections. Failure to observe the said instructions faithfully may result in considerable damage to the electrical system, thereby invalidating the warranty of the same.

  • Page 5: General Information

    (see FIG. 1). It is strongly recommended to use genuine FERRI spare parts to avoid altering the technical features of the flail-hedge mower. FERRI is not responsible for any...

  • Page 6: Technical Features

    TECHNICAL FEATURES FERRI flail hedge mowers, from now on called also “machine”, have been designed to shred materials growing or laying on the ground, e.g. grass, bushes, sticks and shrubs. Never operate with the flail head lifted off the ground (proper use). Any other use is considered improper and the manufacturer disclaims all responsibility for any consequential injuries to person or things or damage to the machine.

  • Page 7: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications (Tab. 1) TAB. 1 FLAIL HEDGE MOWER MOD. TKD 54 Min. tractor required power HP (Kw) 90/100 (74/66) Min. tractor required weight Kg. (lbs) 4400 (9500) PTO speed 1000 Voltage of the electrical system volt Max. absorbed power...
  • Page 8 2.2.1 Hydraulic system - Control circuit: oil supplied by a gear pump is delivered to an electro-hydraulically controlled, power-assisted distributor. This distributor in this configuartion controls all arm operations and functions. Arm movement speed is controlled by a 2-axis joystick, which is powered by a low- pressure circuit (20 bar).

  • Page 9: Noise

    Noise The sound level of this machine, as measured at the operator’s ear, ranges from 75.5 to 79.3 dB when the cab is closed, and from 80 to 85 dB when the rear window is open. The acoustic power level is 104.5 LWA. When the sound level perceivable at the operator’s ear ranges from 85 to 90 dB, the use of ear protectors is recommended.

  • Page 10: Description Of The Equipment

    Hedgtrimming flails for grass or small shrubs up to 1 cm diameter. Hammer blades for wood up to 5÷6 cm diameter. N. B. do not use on stony ground Articulated bootie flails for shrubs up to 2 cm diameter. 2.5.2 Locking the front axle of the tractor (optional) To increase the stability of the machine (ONLY WHEN WORKING WITH THE...
  • Page 11 FIG. 7 IMPORTANT: if any of the above equipment is fitted on the TKD model fitted with the pistons pump, contact the “FERRI” TECHNICAL OFFICE. The above equipment is described in the specific use and maintenance manuals.

  • Page 12: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES 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 machine. Reading it during the operation is too late. Improper use or an incorrect move may seriously damage things and people.

  • Page 13: Safety Rules Concerning Road Traffic

    - Make sure that no unauthorized persons enter the work area at any time. No-one should come within a distance of 50 metres when the mower is in operation. Safety rules concerning road traffic Disconnect the power takeoff. In transport, reduce speed, especially on bumpy roads. The very weight of the machine alters the stability and may render driving difficult and damage the machine itself.

  • Page 14: Description And Location Of Safety Decals

    Used oils and greases must be stored and disposed according to antipollution rules. Description and location of safety decals (FIG. 10) Carefully follow the instructions given on the decals. Description of the decals 1 - Warning of danger through lack of knowledge of all the functions of the machine and the resulting risks.

  • Page 15: Driver Protection

    Driver protection In order to protect the operator from possible flying debris, it is recommended to fit two protection grills (1) to the operator’s cab, so that the debris thrown by the machine cannot reach the glass of the cab and break it causing injuries to the operator (FIG.

  • Page 16: Instructions For Installation - Handling - Parking

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION – HANDLING - PARKING Lifting and unloading To handle the flail hedge mower, use a hoist or a crane with lifting capability suitable to the weight of the machine (see TAB. 1) and with proper chains and type approved hooks to be fixed in the marked points, as shown in FIG.
  • Page 17 - Check the oil level of tank and gearbox Check that all hydraulic pipes are in good condition, look for signs of leakage beneath the machine Check that the number of revolutions and the rotational direction of the power takeoff correspond to those required by the flail hedge mower (FIG. 14) To attach the machine to the tractor (FIG.

  • Page 18: 4.3.1 Electrical Connections

    - connect the brown wire of cable (D) to the negative pole (-) of the battery Cable (C) (supplies the electrical control box (4) and is not supplied by Ferri) - connect the socket (B) to the battery, (already fixed to the rear part of the tractor) using cable (C), (to be installed by the customer) of thickness 2.5 mm...
  • Page 19 - connect connector no. 31 (negative -) (brown wire) of the socket (B), to the negative pole of the battery. Once the connections have been made, before tensioning the electrical system make sure that: - the connections have been made as shown in fig. A - the battery terminal boards are securely tightened - there are no bare wires From Flail hedger mower...

  • Page 20: Rigid Attachment To The Tractor

    FIG. 17. If the above coupling is not fitted by the FERRI Company, the customer must get in touch with a specialised workshop.

  • Page 21: Fitting The Pto Shaft

    Fitting the PTO shaft 4.4.1 After carrying out the operations described in 4.3, assemble the PTO shaft and check that the overlap is not less than 2/3 of closed PTO elongation. Be sure to keep a 4 cm backlash (FIG. 18). If it needs shortening, proceed as in (FIG.

  • Page 22: Assembling The Flail Head

    Assembling the flail head The flail head is normally supplied already fitted to the arm. It may happen that, for packing reasons or because it is interchangeable with other features, that the flail head has to be assembled afterwards. In this case, proceed as follows: Raise the flail head with the aid of a lift and place it near the end of the arm.

  • Page 23: Adjustment And Setting Up

    ADJUSTMENT AND SETTING UP 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 degree of chopping required (FIG. 26). For safety reasons, never operate without roller. Working speed is chosen to suit the material to be cut and the degree of chopping required.

  • Page 24: Use And Operating Rules

    USE AND OPERATING RULES Controls During the operating phase the flail hedge mower control console (Fig. 27) must be ergonomically positioned in relation to the driver's seat in the cab and must be secured to a support forming an integral part of the tractor to ensure easy manoeuvrability.

  • Page 25: Starting

    Starting Before starting: Check that the number of revolutions and the rotational direction of the power takeoff of the tractor correspond to those required by the flail hedge mower. Check that the cable controls are not entangled, dented or too tight so that the sensitivity and control response are not compromised.

  • Page 26: Joystick Controls

    Joystick controls (Fig. 29) This kind of control (proportional type), is not only light and ergonomic, but it also gives the operator precise and reliable arm movement control. It consists of: Grip E – using the FORWARD / REVERSE, RIGHT / LEFT controls (see Fig.

  • Page 27: Working Mode

    Working mode 6.5.1 Adjust the machine to suit the type of work to be done and the material to be cut: Adjust the height of cut, as shown in FIG. 26 To cut grass, the rotational direction is that shown in FIG. 29 To cut bushes, sticks and branches, the rotational direction is that shown in FIG.

  • Page 28: Stopping

    6.5.2 Arm safety: The machine is provided with an automatic safety system, which comes into operation when the flail head touches an obstacle and the tractor keeps moving. The safety system withdraws the arm to avoid the blow; the operator will then have time to steer and drive past the obstacle.

  • Page 29: Transport Position

    Transport position For road transport, it is mandatory to: Observe all the road transport requirements and fit the necessary warning signs. - Position the arms as indicated in Fig. 35 and lock the arm and the head with the chain provided, to stop it swinging outside the profile of the tractor. - Unlock the front axle articulation on the tractor (Fig.

  • Page 30: Machine Maintenance

    MACHINE MAINTENANCE All maintenance, cleaning and repair operations must be carried out with disconnected PTO, engine off and starting key out. Every 8 hours of operation, grease the parts shown in FIG. 36; regularly: Tighten bolts and nuts Check wear and condition of flails Check the safety guards Visually check the frame and arms to detect possible damage caused by earlier work...

  • Page 31: Trouble Shooting Chart

    TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART TROUBLES CAUSES REMEDIES • • Irregular cut Worn, bent or broken flails. Replace. • • Machine is not levelled with the Level it, adjusting the flail head ground. hydraulic ram. • • Clogged material due to Reduce working speed. excessive working speed.

  • Page 32: Replacing Parts

    REPLACING PARTS Before carrying out any work, it is mandatory to: Lower the flail head to the ground Disconnect the power takeoff, stop the tractor and take the starting key out Wear working gloves Flail replacement When the flails are worn, they must all be replaced.

  • Page 33: Replacing The Motor Pipes

    ATTENTION: REMEMBER TO OPEN THE COCK AFTER REPLACING THE FILTER: the pump only needs to rotate “dry” for a few seconds to be irremediably ruined. - Every 500 hours approximately, also replace cap B, fitted with an air filter, if work is done in dusty conditions.

  • Page 34: Scrapping, Separating The Materials And Elimination

    SCRAPPING, SEPARATING THE MATERIALS AND ELIMINATION If the machine has been put out of commission, the parts that are likely to cause any danger must be rendered harmless. The materials that make up the machine that must be separated are: - steel - mineral oil - rubber...

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