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- Page 1 olqljb` Operator’s Manual HURRICANE Flail Mower H40-048, H40-060, H40-072 The operator’s manual is a technical service guide and must always accompany the machine. MEH40ED H40-048, H40-060, H40-072...
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Page 2: Signal Words
SAFETY Take note! This safety alert symbol found throughout this manual is used to call your attention to instructions involving your personal safety and the safety of others. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or death. This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! -
Page 3: Flail Mower
olqljb` Operator’s Manual HURRICANE Flail Mower H40-048, H40-060, H40-072 The operator’s manual is a technical service guide and must always accompany the machine. MEH40ED H40-048, H40-060, H40-072... - Page 4 INDEX 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION 1.01 - General 1.02 - Model and Serial Number ID 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2.01 - Preparation 2.02 - Starting and Stopping 2.03 - Messages and Signs 3 - OPERATION 3.01 - Operational Safety 3.02 - Set Up 3.03 - Cutting Height Adjustment 3.04 - Pre-Operational Check 3.05 - Attaching to the Tractor...
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Page 5: General Information
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION Thank you and congratulations for having chosen our implement. Your new flail mower is a technologically advanced machine constructed of high quality, sturdy components that will fulfil your working expectations. Read this manual carefully. It will instruct you on how to operate and service your mower safely and correctly. - Page 6 ’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL Carefully read the Warranty section , detailing coverage and limitations of this warranty. Warranty is provided for customers who operate and maintain their equipment as described in this manual. Warranty registration is accomplished by the dealer by completing and forwarding the Warranty Registration form to the Company, along with a copy of the dealer’s invoice.
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Page 7: Safety Precautions
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety is the primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator. In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of... -
Page 8: Starting And Stopping
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 2.02 - Starting and Stopping 1. Be sure that no one is near the machine prior to engaging or while the machine is working. 2. Be sure the tractor is in “Neutral” before starting engine. 3. Mower operating power is supplied from tractor PTO. Refer to your tractor manual for PTO engagement and disengagement instructions. - Page 9 ’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL Fig. 2 - Safety decals - implement; replace immediately if damaged. 1. Read this manual carefully. 2. Before maintenance operations, disengage PTO and shut tractor down. 3. 540 rpm PTO only. 4. Keep away from rotating driveline. 5.
- Page 10 ’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL Safety decals - driveline; replace immediately if damaged. 1. Danger: Rotating driveline, contact can cause death. Keep away! Do not operate without: All driveline guards, tractor and equipment shields in place. Driveline securely attached at both ends. ...
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Page 11: Operational Safety
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 3 - OPERATION The Hurricane is a sturdy and easy to use flail mower. It is especially designed to offer the best performance wherever professional, highly accurate, safe mowing is required. The Hurricane H40 is engineered to be used with tractors from 15 to 40 HP, 540 rpm and category 1 three point hitch. - Page 12 ’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL off the tractor by low hanging limbs and then being run over by the mower. Accidents are most likely to occur with machines that are loaned or rented to someone who has not read the operator’s manual and is not familiar with a flail mower. 6.
- Page 13 ’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 22. Inspect the entire machine periodically . Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken parts, and leaky or loose fittings. 23. Use only the driveline supplied with the mower. Do not use it if it is missing any shield or safety protection.
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Page 14: Cutting Height Adjustment
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 3.03 - Cutting Height Adjustment WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from moving blades. Be sure tractor engine is off, parking brake is locked, and key is removed before making any adjustments. Never rely on the tractor lift system. Install blocks or stands under the mower deck to prevent it from falling. -
Page 15: Pre-Operational Check
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 3.04 - Pre-Operational Check IMPORTANT: Check each of the following, carefully, prior to engaging the equipment: 1. The roller bearings have been greased. 2. The oil in the gearbox. 3. The driveline cross and bearings have been greased. 4. -
Page 16: Working Position
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL sure that the tractor tire pressure is correct. It is important to strictly follow the safety guidelines and instructions laid out in the tractor’s operator’s manual. To attach the mower to the tractor do the following: 1. - Page 17 ’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 3.07 - Start Up DANGER: The mower must always be lowered to the ground before starting tractor engine or engaging PTO lever. Lower mower to the ground with the tractor rock shaft control lever until the roller is on the ground and the mower frame is parallel to the ground.
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Page 18: Working Speed
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL equipment for eyes, hands, ears and head. Never operate tractor or implements in bare feet, sandals or sneakers. 13. Checking area for stones, branches and other debris that might be thrown. 14. Ensuring proper lighting is available, sunlight or good artificial lighting. 3.08 - Working Speed The mowing speed depends on ground conditions, tractor HP, mowing height, and grass thickness. -
Page 19: Uneven Terrain
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL Plan your pattern to travel straight forward whenever possible. It is better to cut grass more often, than too short. Short grass deteriorates rapidly in hot weather and invites weed growth during growing season. If at any time the mower should jam resulting in belt slippage of 2 or more seconds, raise the mower and continue for 2-3 minutes. - Page 20 ’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 3.11 - Removing Mower from the Tractor CAUTION: Disengage tractor PTO. Set parking brake. Stop engine and remove key from ignition. Disconnect mower driveline from tractor PTO shaft. Collapse driveline and store in appropriate place. Disconnect three point linkage and carefully drive tractor away from mower.
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Page 21: Maintenance Safety
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 4 - MAINTENANCE DANGER: Stop engine, lock parking brake and remove key before performing any service or maintenance. Never rely on the tractor lift system. Install blocks or stands under the mower to prevent it from falling. Always use personal protection devices, such as glasses or gloves when performing maintenance. - Page 22 ’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL specifications. The company will not claim responsibility for use of unapproved parts and/or accessories and other damages as a result of their use. 14. Unauthorised modifications to the machine may impair the function and/or safety of the machine and reduce its life.
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Page 23: Blade Maintenance
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL same amount to the roller bearings. See the driveline manufacturer operator’s manual for further information on the driveline. 2. Check gearbox oil level: It should be between full. If needed add either SAE 90 wt. or SAE 140 wt. gear oil. Every 25 hours: 1. - Page 24 ’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL Fig. 7 1. "U" support 2. lock nut 3. blade bolt 4. pivot ring 5. blade DANGER: Always remember the rotor must remain well balanced at all times to avoid dangerous vibrations which can damage the overall structure of the mower and cause serious injury to any nearby persons.
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Page 25: Blade Options
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL DANGER: Proper torque must be used when tightening the blade retaining bolt. If these safety precautions are not followed, the blade could come off during operation and be thrown one hundred (100) meters or more from the mower. Ensure that once the bolts are tight, the blades are able to pivot freely with the double pivot ring. - Page 26 ’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 8-10 mm. Fig. 9 1. upper pulley 2. belts 3. belt tensioner 4. lower pulley 5. spring Belt tension adjustment To adjust the tension do the following (see fig. 10): The H40 flail mower is equipped with a double side belt transmission and an automatic spring loaded belt tensioner.
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Page 27: Belt Replacement
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 4.06 - Belt Replacement If the belts have stretched or damaged to the point where the proper tension cannot be obtained they must be changed. Both belts must be replaced at the same time. To replace the belts do the following: 1. - Page 28 ’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL maximum extended position, the ideal minimum overlap of the two halves should be approximately 15 cm. (see fig. 11). Fig. 11 min. 15 cm. MAX. min. 5 cm. MIN. If determined that the driveline is too long, follow these procedures to adjust the length: 1.
- Page 29 ’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL CAUTION: When the implement is not hooked to the tractor, the driveline must be supported by the storage hook attached to the top link. TABLE 1 - TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Metric (ISO) Inch (SAE) treaded treaded bolts head bolts head marking marking...
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Page 30: Repair Procedures
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 5 - REPAIR PROCEDURES CAUTION: All repair procedures must be done by authorised dealerships. It is not recommended that untrained individuals perform any repair work. The following operations are detailed for qualified personnel only. 5.01 - Gearbox To remove the gearbox from the frame do the following: 1. - Page 31 ’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL Description Quantity Blades 1 set Blade bolts and nuts 1 set Double pivot ring 1 set Belts 5.04 - Storage After seasonal use it is important to perform the following for prolonged storage: 1. Wash the mower carefully. 2.
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Page 32: Troubleshooting
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 6 - TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Be sure tractor engine is off, parking brake is locked, and key is removed before making any adjustments. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Uneven Machine not parallel to the Roller is not in the same adjustment cutting. -
Page 33: Pre-Delivery Checklist
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 7 - PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST To the dealer: Inspect the machine thoroughly after assembly to assure it is functioning properly before delivering it to the customer. The following checklist is a reminder of points to cover. Check off each item as it is found satisfactory or after proper adjustment is made. -
Page 34: Warranty
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 8 - WARRANTY The Company warrants its machine from defects in material and workmanship. The machines are warranted from the invoice date for the following periods. 1. 24 months for private use. 2. 12 months for commercial, contractual and public use. 3. - Page 35 ’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL The Company reserves the right to modify or update machines without the obligation of modifying or updating previously sold machines. Venue: any judgements will be decided by the Verona Court. olqljb` ARRANTY...
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Page 36: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL EC Declaration of Conformity according to Directive 2006/42/EC olqljb` =ëé~ sá~=jçäáåç=Çá=pçéê~I=RS PTMRQ=kçÖ~ê~=EsÉêçå~FI=fí~äó declare under our sole responsibility, that the product: Flail Mower H40 Model ____________ Serial No. _______________ to which this declaration relates corresponds to the relevant basic safety and health requirements of the Directive 2006/42/EC. -
Page 37: Warranty Registration
Operator’s Manual and literature published by Rotomec. Inspected by: Date: Date: Dealer’s Signature: Customer’s Signature: This registration along with a copy of the invoice must be sent to Rotomec spa within 14 days of date of purchase. - Page 38 Place stamp here olqljb`=ëé~ Via Molino di Sopra, 56 37054 Nogara (VR) ITALY...
- Page 39 Use only original spare parts All rights reserved. It is unlawful to copy, reprint or use any of the information or details in this manual without the expressed written permission of the Company. Technical information provided in this manual is approximate, the Company reserves the right to modify or improve the models shown for technical or commercial purposes.
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