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Operator’s Manual CONTOURA MJ76-360 and Parts List WARNING Read this instruction manual thoroughly before using your machine and follow all safety precautions. www.major-equipment.com...
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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.
Attaching machine to the Tractor Transport Position Operating the Machine/Mowing Roller and Castor wheels adjustment Maintenance Machine storage PTO Shaft Maintenance Transmission Bolts Roller (if applicable) Replacement of wear parts Clearing out a blockage Wing shafts alignment (if applicable) Troubleshooting Lubrication schedule www.major-equipment.com...
(see “Product Specifications” section of this booklet) and driven by an adequate drive-line of the tractor PTO. All other use is strictly prohibited. Major will not be held responsible for any loss or damage caused due to a misuse of the machine.
Any exposed, rotating machine component is a potential wrap point. Injuries usually occur when loose clothing or long hair catch on and wrap around rotating parts such as PTO shafts or Drive shafts on the machine. Ensure all guarding is present. www.major-equipment.com...
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.
• Trim and chamfer the two cut ends of the PTO and clean off all swarf and shavings. • 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. www.major-equipment.com...
Maximum transport speed of the implement is limited to 25-30km/h depending on the model of the machine (observe safety labels on the machine). Trailed Machines only (if applicable) 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...
Always ensure the pins lock the PTO shaft yoke ends onto the spline shafts on both the tractor and the implement. An unlocked shaft could slip out of position, causing notable mechanical damage and serious injury to both operator and bystanders. www.major-equipment.com...
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.
EN ISO 13857 - Safety of machinery: Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and lower limbs. I hereby 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.
Do not engage drive while in transport position Do not engage drive while Grease points in transport position Check tightness of the transmission bolts Maximum PTO input Moving parts High oil pressure hazard Check wheel nuts daily Max speed www.major-equipment.com...
Blade Rotation Blade rotation viewed from underside Forward MJ76-360 CENTER BOX ROTATION VIEWED FROM TOP, LOOKING AT MACHINE BLADE ROTATION VIEWED FROM UNDERSIDE www.major-equipment.com...
6. Fit the PTO shaft & secure the PTO cover chains. 7. Adjust drawbar or/and cut PTO shaft. 8. Lift the parking stand and lower the PTO stand (see diagram below). Transport Position Mowing Position Circlip Hitch PTO stand Drawbar lateral adjustment Parking jack www.major-equipment.com...
Do not lift the wings/rear deck while PTO is still in motion. This may damage the PTO shaft and other components. Transport Speed of Trailed models should not exceed 30 km/h. Transport Lock IMPORTANT: Wings must be locked Transport Position while transporting the machine. Transport Position www.major-equipment.com...
6. After clearing the vicinity of bystanders, relocate the Transport Bar. 7. Start up the tractor PTO at a low RPM. 8. Build up to operating speed, select a suitable forward gear & proceed to cut grass. Mowing Position www.major-equipment.com...
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE PROPERTY MAJO OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT INTL. LTD. Vendor: ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN www.major-equipme PERMISSION OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT INTL. LTD. IS PROHIBITED. Route: Quantity Date Stock Code: Rev.
Maintenance 061120 In order to keep your Major machine in a good working order it is necessary to conduct maintenance on a regular basis. Only competent and skilled persons who have fully read and understood this operator’s manual are allowed to carry out maintenance on this machine.
Blades, blade backs, blade bushing, blade bolts and nuts must be checked on a regular basis for wear and defection. MAJOR recommends to visually check the blade assemblies every 40 hours of operation. This interval may change depending on the operational conditions.
Check PTO rate & adjust as necessary Noisy machine Rotors bent / broken Replace bent or missing blades Check PTO shafts are aligned correctly Bent PTO shaft Check output shaft on gearboxs are not bent Check driveline between gearboxes is aligned. www.major-equipment.com...
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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...
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BRAKED STUB SHOWN ON DRAWG. UNBRAKED MACHINES USE.. 'MJ30-560T-AB12' ON CORRECT SIZE WHEELS. 'MJ30-560T-AB25' ON SMALL CHEAP WHEELS. PINNED END TO MAIN BOX. PINNED END TO MAIN BOX. www.major-equipment.com...
Hydraulic Ram spares NOTE: Item Part No. Description Threads on the hydraulic fittings are BSPP. MJ365-RDR-SK SEAL KIT FOR MJ365-RDR BSPP - British Standard Parallel Pipe MJ365-WR-SK SEAL KIT FOR MJ365-WR Hydraulic rams part numbers are provided on the assembly drawings. www.major-equipment.com...
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All MAJOR machines must be registered when sold, to ensure that you receive the correct warranty cover and service bulletins. To register your machine for warranty, please go to the SALES & SUPPORT section of our website www.major-equipment.com and enter your details.
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Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo, F35 C891, Ireland Tel: + 353 (0) 9496 30572 info@major-equipment.com UK Office Major Equipment Ltd Major Ind. Estate, Heysham, Lancs, LA3 3JJ, UK Tel: + 44 (0) 1524 850501 ukinfo@major-equipment.com Netherlands Office Major Equipment Intl Ltd (EU)
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