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- Page 1 Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 Tow and Collect Mini 700 Owner’s Guide & User Manual Page 1 of 31...
- Page 2 Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 DISCLAIMER! Read this Manual from start to finish before attempting to assemble, use or maintain the Equipment to which it refers. Do not attempt assembly, use or maintenance unless you know what you are doing. We accept no responsibility if you fail to follow the instructions in this Manual.
- Page 3 INTRODUCTION Welcome Metalform Tow and Farm takes this opportunity to welcome you as the new owner of a Tow and Collect. We want you to get the best results from your new Collector and this user manual will help you achieve this objective.
- Page 4 Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 INTRODUCTION Notes about Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very important. Using this machine safely is an important responsibility. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information in this manual.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 CONTENTS SAFETY ................................6 WARRANTY ..............................7 DELIVERY ............................... 8 Final Assembly ............................8 FEATURES & CONTROLS........................... 10 Location of Features and Controls ......................10 Machine Height Adjustment ........................11 Tine Height Adjustment .......................... -
Page 6: Safety
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 SAFETY Read and understand this owner’s manual before operating this machine. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. Know and understand the operation of all the controls. Never permit anyone to operate the machine without proper instructions. -
Page 7: Warranty
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 WARRANTY We warrant the Tow and Collect against defects in materials and workmanship. The term of this warranty is one year from date of purchase. This is a parts only warranty. You are responsible for disassembling the defective part and reassembling the new part. -
Page 8: Delivery
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 DELIVERY The Tow and Collect is delivered assembled, apart from the tow bar. Before you complete the final assembly of the Tow and Collect, carefully check the entire machine for transit damage and report any problems immediately. - Page 9 Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 DELIVERY Final Assembly (continued) Step 1 Remove bolts and nuts as shown in drawing on left. Put aside until required. Note: When you remove the rear bolt, ensure the bush (1) is not removed from holder.
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Page 10: Features & Controls
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 FEATURES & CONTROLS Location of Features and Controls Polyurethane catcher Catcher vent Height adjuster & view holes handle “Auto-ratcheting” wheel - LH Catcher open/close lock pin Tine assembly lock pin (LH) -
Page 11: Machine Height Adjustment
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 FEATURES & CONTROLS Machine Height Adjustment Height adjustment should only be done once the machine has been attached to the tow vehicle. This is because tow hitches vary in height. -
Page 12: Catcher Opening
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 FEATURES & CONTROLS Catcher Opening Note: Do not over-fill the catcher! If the catcher is over-filled it will be difficult to empty. Warning: The catcher opening is assisted with a pressurised gas strut. Ensure the catcher handle (3) is held securely during entire opening process! 1. -
Page 13: Operation
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 OPERATION Safe Operation Precautions Before operating machine for the first time, please review the important SAFETY information on page 5. Before operating machine, read and understand the owners manual and safety precautions of the tow vehicle. -
Page 14: Using The Tow And Collect
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 OPERATION Using the Tow and Collect The Tow and Collect has been designed to reduce time collecting manure and provide healthier pastures for your horses. 1. Hitch the Tow and Collect onto your ATV, 4-wheeler or any other similar stable vehicle. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 OPERATION Troubleshooting My Tow and Collect does not pick up the manure or debris! Ensure the brush height is set so the brushes are ‘only just’ touching the ground. If the grass length is greater than 100mm (4”), cut grass first (suggested product is the Tow and Mow. -
Page 16: Servicing
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 SERVICING The Importance of Maintenance Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical and trouble-free operation. To help you properly care for your Tow and Collect, the following pages include a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. -
Page 17: Maintenance Schedule
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 SERVICING Maintenance Schedule Every Every Every Every Refer to Item Each Use month or 3 months 6 months 12 months Page 10 hrs or 25 hrs or 50 hrs or 100 hrs √... - Page 18 Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 SERVICING Lubrication Chain The rotating brushes are ground driven off both wheels which is connected by a chain on the RH side of the Tow and Collect. Ensure the chain is lubricated at each interval as per Maintenance Schedule on page 17.
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Page 19: Chain Tensioning
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 SERVICING Chain Tensioning NOTE: The following task is recommended to be carried out by a qualified service technician or qualified mechanic. Ensure chain tension is checked each at interval as per Maintenance Schedule on page 17. -
Page 20: Replacing The Canvas Skirt
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 SERVICING Replacing the Canvas Skirt NOTE: The following task requires special tools (not supplied) and is recommended to be carried out by a qualified service technician or qualified mechanic. Ensure canvas skirt is changed at each interval as per Maintenance Schedule on page 17. -
Page 21: Replacing The Brushes
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 SERVICING Replacing the Brushes NOTE: The following task requires special tools (not supplied) and is recommended to be carried out by a qualified service technician or qualified mechanic. Ensure brushes are changed at each interval as per Maintenance Schedule on page 17. - Page 22 Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 SERVICING Replacing the Brushes (continued) • Remove the Brushes WARNING: You will need extra assistance to do the following steps. 6. Place the machine on its back edge (see fig 3) so you have easy access to the brush assembly.
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Page 23: Replacing The Tines
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 SERVICING Replacing the Tines NOTE: The following task requires special tools (not supplied) and is recommended to be carried out by a qualified service technician or qualified mechanic. 1. Lock tine bar assembly into upper most position (shown in fig 5) 2. -
Page 24: Consumer Information
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 CONSUMER INFORMATION Technical Information Model Tow and Collect 700 Mini Manufactured By Metalform (Dannevirke) Ltd 27” Collection Width 700 mm 58“ Overall Width 1460 mm 38” Height 960 mm 54” (4’ 6”) -
Page 25: Spare Parts List
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 CONSUMER INFORMATION Spare Parts List NOTE: For reference purposes only. Part descriptions and/or part numbers subject to change without notice • For more information about each spare part pack, see www.towandfarm.com. - Page 26 Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 Spare Parts List (continued) Description Part Number Image Ref (pg) Catcher Handle Kit TOCO_M702_A264 Formed Handle Black Handle location on machine 2 x Bearings item 5 Fixing Bolt Chain Kit...
- Page 27 Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 Spare Parts List (continued) Description Part Number Image Ref (pg) Grass Cutter Kit TOCO_M700_A67 1 x Cutting Plate 3 x Bolts and Nuts location on machine page 29 item 10...
- Page 28 Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 Spare Parts List (continued) Description Part Number Image Ref (pg) fitting instr. Tine Bar Assembly TOCO_M702_A265 page 9 Complete Assembly location on 6 x Tines machine 1 x Canvas Skirt...
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Page 29: Spare Parts Exploded View
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 Spare Parts Exploded View Refer to Spare parts Lists on pages 25-28 for Part Numbers and Descriptions Page 29 of 31... -
Page 30: Consumer Help And Information
Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 CONSUMER INFORMATION Consumer Help and Information For more help on your Tow and Collect product, please contact your local distributor. Contact details are found at www.towandfarm.com If you are dissatisfied with any part of the Tow and Collect product or service, we welcome your comments and feedback. - Page 31 Owner’s Guide & User Manual Tow and Collect Mini 700 New Zealand Metalform Tow and Farm 74 Miller Street Dannevirke, 4930 New Zealand Phone: +64 6 374 7043 Email: sales@towandfarm.co.nz Web: www.towandfarm.co.nz Australia Metalform Tow and Farm 105-117 Boundary Road...
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