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- Page 1 Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower Operator Instruction Manual Issue 1 McHale Ballinrobe Co. Mayo, Ireland Tel: +353 94 9520300 Fax: +353 94 9520356 Email: sales@mchale.net Website: www.mchale.net CLT00792_3...
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- Page 3 It is vital to replace defective parts of the machine immediately and to use only genuine McHale spare parts, as these are designed and manufactured to the same standard as the original machine. Spare parts can be obtained from your McHale dealer.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower Table of contents Introduction Product information Designated use of the machine Front view General dimensions & specifications Tractor attachment Machine specifications General safety Be aware of all safety information Follow all safety instructions... - Page 5 McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower Field operation & machine adjustments Mower operation Blade adjustment Conditioner adjustment Swath width adjustment Machine maintenance Maintenance intervals Tightening torque values Storage 10.1 End of season 10.2 Start of season Certification & Warranty 11.1...
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Page 6: Introduction
McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower Introduction The McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower is a completely new product. The design has been developed based on years of extensive research and development in the field of mowers and balers. Given proper care and attention, the machine will provide years of reliable and dependable performance. -
Page 7: Product Information
no other equipment or accessories, other than released by McHale, are installed in the machine. The use of any other equipment or accessory is entirely at the owner/operator’s risk. In such cases, unauthorised modifications/changes exclude any liability of the manufacturer. -
Page 8: Front View
McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower 2.2 Front view No. Machine function Headstock Transport valve Lift ram Suspension frame Swing down leg stand Swath plate adjustment Conditioner adjustment Blade replacement lever Right hand guard & curtain Input gearbox Conditioner gearbox adjustment Lift ram lock Left hand guard &... -
Page 9: General Dimensions & Specifications
McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower 2.3 General dimensions & specifications Units are given in both metric and UK imperial values, with the latter shown in brackets. Transport length 1.98 m (76”) Transport/working width 2.94 m / 3.64 m (116” / 143”) Transport height 1.45 m (57”) -
Page 10: General Safety
& instructions explained’). The spare part codes for each decal are also listed, which are available from your McHale dealer. If safety decals are damaged or missing due to wear and tear or component replacement, ensure that they are replaced. -
Page 11: Store All Items Carefully
McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower As with all machinery, learn all operations and use controls by reading this manual thoroughly. Do not attempt to let anyone operate this machine without being fully instructed. 3.3 Store all items carefully Store all attachments in a secure and safe manner so as to prevent items from falling. -
Page 12: In The Event Of A Fire
Read and understand this operator manual before using the machine. If any of the instructions appear unclear do not hesitate to contact your McHale dealer. Only competent persons who have read and fully understood this manual are qualified to operate this machine. - Page 13 McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower NOTE: ‘Danger Zone’ can vary in size The operator must be aware of the ‘Danger Zone’ which can vary in size, depending on operating conditions, i.e. hilly terrain. It is the operator’s responsibility to ensure that there is no person in the ‘Danger Zone’...
- Page 14 Maintenance and repair work exceeding the content of this manual should only be carried out by qualified persons or your McHale dealer. When conducting maintenance work tie long hair behind your head. Do not wear a necktie, necklace, scarf or loose clothing when you work near the machine or moving parts.
- Page 15 Regular clean down is recommended in order to maintain the machine in a safe and reliable working condition. McHale recommend that the machine be blown down with an air line, as opposed to a pressure washer, due to the dangers involved with pressure washing and to protect the overall paint work on the machine.
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Page 16: Specific Safety Warnings
5 years. Only use exact specification McHale genuine replacement parts. Do not work on hydraulic systems unless you are qualified to do so. This work should only be carried out by qualified persons or your McHale dealer. 4.2 Noise level ... -
Page 17: Special Safety Devices/Instructions
McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower The machine is to be kept clear of oil, grease, crops, string, plastic or any other flammable material at all times. Do not continue to work with overheated parts, cables or pipes, unless you have identified and eliminated the reason for overheating. -
Page 18: Safety Instruction Decal Locations
McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower 4.5 Safety instruction decal locations... -
Page 19: Safety Warnings & Instructions Explained
Therefore it has to be ensured that all safety warnings and instructions are understood and followed. If any of the decals are damaged or missing, they are available from your McHale dealer. The relevant part numbers are shown in brackets. The decals featured on the machine are displayed with their meanings below:... - Page 20 McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower Keep clear of the conditioner as long as the engine is running and the PTO shaft is connected to the tractor (CST00108) Read instruction manual before use (CST00110) Beware of high-pressure hoses, even when the...
- Page 21 McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower Float decal. Indicates that the control lever of the spool operating the machine, should be in the float position. (CST00609) Maximum hydraulic pressure and maximum PTO speed. This machine must not be connected to...
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Page 22: Description Of The Serial Number Plate
McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower Ensure the machine has stopped rotating completely before carrying out any maintenance (CST00817) 4.7 Description of the serial number plate The following is a description of the serial plate meanings: Model name/number of the machine... -
Page 23: Machine Lifting Guidelines
McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower 4.8 Machine lifting guidelines WARNING: Machine lifting Only use chains or strapping that are rated for a minimum load of 0.75 tonnes (750 kg) per chain or strap when using the three lift eye locations on the chassis, shown below ... -
Page 24: Tractor Requirements & Preparation
The minimum recommended size of tractor for operating the machine comfortably depends mainly on the forage being cut. On flat ground McHale recommends a tractor size of approximately 80 kW. On hilly ground or difficult conditions, an additional 10 to 15 kW is advisable. - Page 25 McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower The mower should then be adjusted as follows. Open transport valve Release lift-ram lock Open the transport valve and raise the front linkage to the maximum and release the lift-ram lock using the lever. Then, lower the mower gently and swing down the leg stands.
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Page 26: Attaching The Machine To A 1,000 Rpm Pto
McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower 5.3 Attaching the machine to a 1,000 rpm PTO All mechanical functions are related to the correct PTO speed. Follow the instructions as supplied with the PTO unit for correct assembling of the PTO shaft to the tractor (See ‘PTO Shaft adjustment &... -
Page 27: Machine Requirements & Preparation
McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower Machine requirements & preparation 6.1 Blade replacement WARNING: Ensure the tractor is shut down Ensure that the tractor engine has been shut down, the key removed and the brakes applied before carrying out the following procedure. - Page 28 McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower Remove the linch pin from the blade installation lever in its storage position. Then using the lever, follow steps A through E, as shown. Ensure the correct RH blade (CKN00036) or LH blade (CKN00037) is used to suit direction of rotation, for each cutting disc.
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Page 29: Gearbox Oil
McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower 6.2 Gearbox oil There are several gearboxes on the machine. WARNING: Ensure the tractor is shut down before changing oil Ensure that the tractor engine has been shut down, the key has been removed from the ignition and the brakes have been applied before changing oil. - Page 30 McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower 6.2.1 Gearbox locations NOTE: PTO should drive the right-angle drive clockwise The front PTO from the tractor should drive the input shaft of the PTO right-angle drive in a clockwise direction. If not, this gearbox can be inverted for tractors with front PTO's that are driven anti-clockwise.
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Page 31: Leg Stands
McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower 6.3 Leg stands The leg stands are to be used every time the machine is disconnected from the tractor. Before disconnecting from the tractor, lower both leg stands by relocating pins as shown. - Page 32 McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower halves should be cut equally so that the PTO shaft assembly is kept as long as possible, whilst just allowing enough room for its removal, when in a horizontal position. This will ensure that a maximum overlap (ideally 200 mm minimum) is maintained, when extended, as the machine is lowered fully.
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Page 33: Road Traffic Safety & Operation
McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower Road traffic safety & operation 7.1 Before travelling on any public roadway WARNING: Complete a full inspection before travelling on the road Ensure that a full inspection is completed every time before attempting... - Page 34 McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower Close transport valve once lift-ram lock is reset Road transport position (with side guards and leg stands secured upright and transport valve closed)
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Page 35: Field Operation & Machine Adjustments
McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower Field operation & machine adjustments 8.1 Mower operation Detailed instructions on how to operate the machine are outlined in the following pages. These should be used along with learning the precise functionality of each adjustment. - Page 36 McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower All adjustment regarding cutting height (Y) is achieved by varying the top link (X) on top of the mower frame, which alters the angle of inclination (Z). When the frame is level vertically then Z = 5°. Increasing dimension (X) increases the slope or angle (Z) of the cutting discs, which lowers the cutting height (Y) and vice versa.
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Page 37: Blade Adjustment
McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower When the mower is being removed from the tractor, lower the leg stands and secure them in the storage position. Raise the front linkage to the maximum and engage the lift-ram lock by releasing the lever. Ensure the mower bed is lowered to the ground for stability. -
Page 38: Conditioner Adjustment
McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower 8.3 Conditioner adjustment CAUTION: Ensure the tractor is shut down Ensure that the tractor engine has been shut down, the key removed and the brakes applied before carrying out the following procedure. Conditioner plate: Varying the... -
Page 39: Swath Width Adjustment
McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower Conditioner speed: Varying the conditioner speed also affects the amount of crop conditioning as it passes through. There are two specific lever positions or settings available. The 700 and 1,000 symbol indicates less or more... -
Page 40: Machine Maintenance
WARNING: Inspections in the ‘Danger Zone’ during machine operation require a second trained operator at the controls McHale recommend that nobody is ever in the ‘Danger Zone’ at any time during machine operation, but in the event of carrying out inspections... - Page 41 Carefully clean all machine sections, inside and out. Dirt and foreign objects are likely to draw moisture and cause rusting of steel components. McHale recommend that the machine be blown down with an air line, as opposed to a pressure washer, due to the dangers involved with pressure washing and to protect the overall paint work on the machine.
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Page 42: Tightening Torque Values
McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower 9.2 Tightening torque values It is important that the correct torques for fasteners are adhered to. Below are tables of recommended torques for these. These are to be used unless torques are otherwise specified. -
Page 43: Storage
Carefully clean all machine sections, inside and out. Dirt and foreign objects are likely to draw moisture and cause rusting of steel components. McHale recommend that the machine be blown down with an air line, as opposed to a pressure washer, due to the dangers involved with pressure washing and to protect the overall paint work on the machine. -
Page 44: Certification & Warranty
The PDI (pre-delivery inspection) form that is filled out on the commissioning of every new machine, should also be used during the transfer of ownership of a McHale machine. The same check list must be completed and any areas requiring attention addressed before the re-sale of the machine should occur. - Page 45 McHale Pro Glide F3100 Front Disc Mower Declaration of Conformity EC MACHINERY DIRECTIVE: 2006/42/EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We hereby certify that the machinery stipulated below complies with all the relevant provisions of the EC Machinery Directive and the National Laws and Regulations adopting this Directive.
- Page 46 ENSURE THAT THE TRACTOR IS OF THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION FOR THIS MACHINE. REFER TO THE OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS! This machine must be registered on www.mchale.net by the dealer in order to qualify for warranty! Check that all accessories are with Check all manual &...
- Page 47 These conditions are subject to the following exceptions: Parts of the machine which are not of McHale manufacture, such as tyres, PTO shafts, slip clutches, hydraulic cylinders, etc. are not covered by this Limited Warranty, but are subject to the warranty of the original manufacturer. Warranty claims applying to these types of parts must be submitted in the same way as if they were parts manufactured by McHale.
- Page 48 A printed version of the PDI form has been signed and dated by the original retail purchaser. This copy is to be stored by the dealer and made available to McHale when requested. The warranty claim is submitted using the McHale online claims system.
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