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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual MJ45-240, MJ45-270 TRAILED TOPPER and Parts List WARNING Read this instruction manual thoroughly before using your machine and follow all safety precautions. www.major-equipment.com...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operating the Machine/Mowing Top Link position - flotation restrictor Additional adjustments 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 Wheel Nuts www.major-equipment.com... - Page 4 Spare parts - MJ45-240/270/360 MJ45-240 - General Assembly MJ45-240 - Body MJ45-270 - General Assembly MJ45-270 - Body MJ45-360 - General Assembly MJ45-360 - Body Assembly MJ45-360 - Wing Assembly MJ45-240/270/360 - Drawbar MJ45-240/270/360 - Guards Blades MJ40T-347.801-1.47 T291A-291.005-1.35 www.major-equipment.com...
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Page 5: Thank You
(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. -
Page 6: Tractor Requirements
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... -
Page 7: Operating Safely
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. -
Page 8: Workstation
• 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... -
Page 9: Driving Safely On Public Roads
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... -
Page 10: Inspections Before Use
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... -
Page 11: Product Identification
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. -
Page 12: Eec Certificate Of Conformity For Machines
• 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. -
Page 13: Machine Safety Labels
High oil pressure hazard Check tightness of the Maximum PTO input transmission bolts Grease points ATTENTION! Do not engage drive while in transport position Do not engage drive while in transport position Moving parts Check wheel nuts daily Max speed www.major-equipment.com... -
Page 14: Key To Main Parts
Key to Main Parts Body Transmission cover Drawbar Gearbox PTO cover Skid Rubber skirt Guards Wheel Wing Blade www.major-equipment.com... -
Page 15: Blade Rotation
Blade Rotation Blade rotation viewed from underside MJ45-270 MJ45-240 Forward Forward MJ45-360 Forward www.major-equipment.com... -
Page 16: Blade System
3 Gearbox split pin 9 Blade 4 Blade back 10 Undersole disk 5 Blade back bolt 11 Overlap Blade 6 Blade back spacer Drive-line gearboxes Primary gearbox Rotor gearbox Oil filler Oil filler plug plug Oil level Oil level plug plug www.major-equipment.com... -
Page 17: Operating The Machine
3. Connect the machine to the tractor. Ensure no one is standing between the tractor and the Machine. 4. Check the PTO shaft for length as described previously. Connect the PTO shaft. Ensure PTO check chains are anchored to prevent PTO guarding from rotating. 5. Connect the hydraulic hoses to the appropriate connections (selected models only). www.major-equipment.com... -
Page 18: Transport Position
Doing this removes pressure from the hydraulic system. Failure to use the safety equipment can cause mechanical as well as physical damage. Transport Speed of Trailed models should not exceed 30 km/h. Top Link Position Transport Position Transport Position www.major-equipment.com... -
Page 19: Operating The Machine/Mowing
4. Check PTO shaft is fully engaged on tractor PTO splines. 5. MJ45-240/270 models sequence: The drawbar ram will push out the cutting deck fully into operating position. 6. MJ45-360 model sequence: The wing will drop first fully to the ground. Continue to hold the spool in position and the drawbar ram will push out the body into mowing position. -
Page 20: Additional Adjustments
2. The axle stop should now be adjusted, it should be set to that the wheels are taking as much weight as possible while the skids are maintaining ground contact. Body of the machine Drawbar Fixed shaft assembly Hydraulic ram Primary shaft No.1 Secondary shaft No.2 Nylon wear discs Rubber buffer Spring Hitch Parking jack Axle stop Skid Skid adjustment slots www.major-equipment.com... - Page 21 GROUND LINE www.major-equipment.com...
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Page 22: Maintenance
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. -
Page 23: Transmission Bolts
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. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
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... - Page 25 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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Page 26: Lubrication Schedule
Hydraulic Ram pivots ● Wing pivot ● Drawbar pivot ● Axle pivot ● Axle ● Fixed driveshaft assembly ● Hitch ● Hitch hinge Wheel Nuts Wheel nuts should be torqued to 240Nm. Do not overtighten nuts as damage can occur. www.major-equipment.com... -
Page 27: Spare Parts - Mj45-240/270/360
040521 Spare parts - MJ45-240/270/360 MJ45-240 - General Assembly Item Part No. Description GREASE NIPPLE 1/8" STR 98610960CE00203200 WIDE ANGLE V60 COLLAR 8T12 AXLE CLAMP DSW34 DISC SPRING 34x16.3x2 8TT-GRD-FRT 800T FRONT GUARD ASSY FWM16 M16 FLAT WASHER 8TT-SAX01 STUB AXLE... -
Page 28: Mj45-240 - Body
MJ45-240 - Body Item Part No. Description 190.000.545 PTO GUARD (EXTENDED OVAL) 190592 PTO HAT 1239V2-D-BL 1239 BLADE (Anti_Clk) 5/8F 5/8" FINE NYLOC NUT 1239V2-D-BR 1239 BLADE (Clk) 58x214FBZP 5/8"x2 1/4" FINE BOLT SLH16AS SKID (OFFSET) FWM12 M12 FLAT WASHER... -
Page 29: Mj45-270 - General Assembly
DSW34 DISC SPRING 34x16.3x2 8TT-SAX01 STUB AXLE FWM16 M16 FLAT WASHER 9TT-GRD-FRT 900T FRONT GUARD ASSY FWM20 M20 FLAT WASHER MJ45-240-DBGA01 8/9/12 TRAILED DRAWBAR M10 NYLOC NUT MJ45-270-BDGA01 900T BODY ASSY M10x170BZP M10x170 BOLT 8TT-AX01 AXLE FAB M10x30SZP M10x30 SET BOLT... -
Page 30: Mj45-270 - Body
6 SPLINE 'ANG' RATIO 1.35 (291.005) M8x16SZP M8x16 SET BOLT 9TT-CRV01 900T GEARBOX COVER NL12SP M12 SP NORDLOCK 8SM9-3 BLADE BACK SPACER NL16SP M16 SP NORDLOCK 9TGT-CB GEARBOX COVER BRKT 12HEX109 1/2F HEX 10.9 * - further breakdown provided www.major-equipment.com... -
Page 31: Mj45-360 - General Assembly
MJ45-360 - General Assembly www.major-equipment.com... - Page 32 GUARD SPACER AN099/10 LINCH PIN DIA 9.5 8T12 AXLE CLAMP DSW34 DISC SPRING 34x16.3x2 8TT-SAX01 STUB AXLE DIA 1" FLAT WASHER MJ45-240-DBGA01 8/9/12 TRAILED DRAWBAR FWM12 M12 FLAT WASHER MJ45-360-BDGA01 1200T BODY ASSY FWM16 M16 FLAT WASHER MJ45-360-WGGA 12ft WING ASSY...
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Page 33: Mj45-360 - Body Assembly
MJ45-360 - Body Assembly www.major-equipment.com... - Page 34 6 SPLINE 'ANG' RATIO 1.35 (291.005) M16x40SZP M16x40 SET BOLT 12TC-E G/BOX COVER END M8x16SZP M8x16 SET BOLT 12TGT-TC 1200T BODY COVER NL12SP M12 SP NORDLOCK 12EW45-2 21 SPLINE STAR DRIVE 8SM9-3 BLADE BACK SPACER * - further breakdown provided www.major-equipment.com...
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Page 35: Mj45-360 - Wing Assembly
WHEEL DIA 760x274mm M5 NYLOC NUT 12146 11mm RUBBER LINED CLAMP M5x16SZP M5x16 SET BOLT 190660-1 GUARD (COVER 660/BASE 661) M8x16SZP M8x16 SET BOLT 199268 DIA 63.5mm (2-4mm) INSERT 5/8F 5/8" FINE NYLOC NUT * - further breakdown provided www.major-equipment.com... -
Page 36: Mj45-240/270/360 - Drawbar
MJ45-240/270/360 - Drawbar Item Part No. Description GREASE NIPPLE 1/8" STR GREASE NIPPLE 1/8"x45 894T DUMMY SHAFT MOUNT AG272 SHAFT LOCK PIN DIA 11 RTE-01 ROTARY HITCH EYE AGC2 DIA 50 EXT HEAVY CIRCLIP TT-JACK TOPPER JACK FWM12 M12 FLAT WASHER... -
Page 37: Mj45-240/270/360 - Guards
MJ45-240/270/360 - Guards MJ45-240 - Front Guard (8TT-GRD-FRT) MJ45-270 - Front Guard (9TT-GRD-FRT) Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Description 8TT-GRD01 8ft FRONT GUARD 9TT-GRD01 9ft FRONT GUARD 8TT-GRD15 800T SKIRT 9TT-GRD15 900T SKIRT 8TT-GRD10 800T SKIRT CLAMP 9TT-GRD10... - Page 38 M12x120 BOLT C:\VaultCAD\Designs\Toppers\MJ45_Trailed_Toppers\Guards\12TT-GRD-WG.iam MJ45-360 - Wing Guard (12TT-GRD-WG) Item Part No. Description 12TT-GRD09 12FT GUARD 12TT-GRD01 12ft FRONT GUARD 12TT-GRD08 1200T SKIRT CLAMP FWM10 M10 FLAT WASHER M10 NYLOC NUT M10x30SZP M10x30 SET BOLT M12 NYLOC NUT M12x120BZP M12x120 BOLT www.major-equipment.com...
- Page 39 MJ45 Hydraulics MJ45-240/270 - Hydraulics Item Part No Description 1 800-900-HOSE-A 1/4”x3660mm Str to Block 90 2 800-900-HOSE-B 1/4”x4570mm Str to Block 90 3 EDOW12 1/2” DOWTY WASHER 4 EDOW14 1/4” DOWTY WASHER 5 EMM1214 1/2-14” M/M CONNECTOR 6 EMM14 1/4”...
- Page 40 1/4"x2900mm Str to Block 90 1251-5-14 1/4" RESTRICTOR (BLACK) 204010V EDOW12 1/2" DOWTY WASHER EDOW14 1/4" DOWTY WASHER EMF14 1/4" M/F CONNECTOR EMM12-14 1/2"-1/4" M/M CONNECTOR EMM14 1/4" M/M CONNECTOR EMMMT14 1/4" M/M/M CONNECTOR QRM12 1/2" QUICK RELEASE MALE www.major-equipment.com...
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Page 41: Blades
M20 FLAT WASHER M20 NYLOC NUT M20 NYLOC NUT M20x60BZP M20x60 BOLT M20x60BZP M20x60 BOLT 1 off - MJ45-240, 8FTGD-HD, 800T 1 off - MJ45-240, 8FTGD-HD, 800T 1 off - MJ45-360, 12FTGDW-HD, 1200T 2 off - MJ45-360, 12FTGDW-HD, 1200T www.major-equipment.com... - Page 42 1/2"x2 1/2" FINE BOLT FWM20 M20 FLAT WASHER FWM20 M20 FLAT WASHER M20 NYLOC NUT M20 NYLOC NUT M20x60BZP M20x60 BOLT M20x60BZP M20x60 BOLT 1 off - MJ45-270 1 off - MJ45-270 1 off - 9FTGD-HD, 900T 1 off - 9FTGD-HD, 900T www.major-equipment.com...
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Page 43: Mj40T-347.801-1.47
Shim (35.5x48x2.5) 7 0.248.7500.00 Shim Kit (60.3x71.7) 22 8.5.3.00955 Snap Ring SB 81 (81x82.8x2) Snap Ring (40x37.5x2.5 , for 8 8.5.1.00680 23 0.205.7100.00 “Major” Name Plate shafts) 24 8.4.7.00823 Cotter Pin (4x40) 9 0.289.7102.02 Castle Nut (M20x1) 25 0.347.1300.00 Top Cover 10 8.3.2.00531... -
Page 44: T291A-291.005-1.35
Bearing 21 0286.6000.00 Pinion 251 8.6.7.00161 Oil Filler Plug 8.4.7.01111 Cotter Pin 0291.0301.00 Casing 0286.5001.00 Crown Wheel 8.0.9.00129 BEARING 30307 10 0267.7500.00 Shim 11 T4A/10 PLUG 3/8"GAS (8.6.5.00006) 12 85200030 Snap Ring 13 8.7.0.00790 14 0132.7106.00 15 0244.7500.00 Shim www.major-equipment.com... - Page 45 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.
- Page 46 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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