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Operators Manual & Parts List SWIFT MJ71-190/240 MJ71-190FM/240FM MJ71-340/400/540 MJ71-340T/400T/540T MJ71-400FM MJ71-600T/730T SWIFT...
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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.
Operating the Machine/Mowing Top Link position (flotation restrictor) 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.
- keep clear of PTO drives. ATTENTION! High oil Do not engage drive pressure while in transport hazard position Do not engage drive while in transport position Check tightness of the transmission bolts Grease points Maximum PTO input Moving parts www.major-equipment.com...
Key to Main Parts Body Drivetrain cover A-Frame Gearbox PTO cover PTO shaft Rear roller Strap Roller height adjuster rod Roller height indicator Top Link Blade Front roller Scraper bar Rubber deflector Lighting kit Hydraulic Ram Wing www.major-equipment.com...
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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...
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 25 km/h. Axle Locks Drawbar Locks Top Link Position Transport Position Mowing Position www.major-equipment.com...
Adjust the top link so the pin (1) is located in the middle of the slot (2). Lock the position by tightening the lock nut (3). Top links limit the wing lift and prevent damage to wing PTO shafts and gearboxes. Mowing Position Mowing Position Mowing Position www.major-equipment.com...
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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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IFT 410 WING REF DRWG MAJOR OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT INTL. LTD. Vendor: ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN www.major-equipment.com PERMISSION OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT INTL. LTD. IS PROHIBITED. IFT 400 WING REF DRWG SW2-400-WGGA Quantity Date Stock Code: Rev.
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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE PROPERTY MAJOR OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT INTL. LTD. Vendor: ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN www.major-equipment.com PERMISSION OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT INTL. LTD. IS PROHIBITED. Quantity Date Rev. Drawing No. Route:...
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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE PROPERTY MAJOR OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT INTL. LTD. Vendor: ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN www.major-equipment.com PERMISSION OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT INTL. LTD. IS PROHIBITED. Route: Quantity Date Stock Code: Rev.
1"x4" FINE BOLT 5/8F 5/8" FINE NYLOC NUT 58x2FBZP 5/8"x2" FINE BOLT GREASE NIPPLE M8x1.25 STR GREASE NIPPLE M8x90x1.25P Left Hand wing MJ71-340 www.major-equipment.com IF IN DOUBT ASK THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE PROPERTY OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT INTL. LTD.
2 off MJ71-240 2 off MJ71-240 2 off MJ71-340 3 off MJ71-340 3 off MJ71-400 3 off MJ71-400 4 off MJ71-540 4 off MJ71-540 5 off MJ71-600 optional 4 off MJ71-600 optional 5 off MJ71-730 optional 6 off MJ71-730 optional www.major-equipment.com...
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BLADE BACK (300 CTR 25 deg) BLD-25025-C BLADE 250xDia 25 (Clk) ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN www.major-equipment.com www.major-equipment.com PERMISSION OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT INTL. LTD. IS PROHIBITED. PERMISSION OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT INTL. LTD. IS PROHIBITED. Quantity Date Stock Code: Rev.
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M10 NYLOC NUT M10 NYLOC NUT 10 M10x30SKBH M10x30 SOCKET BUTTON HEAD 10.9 M10x30SKBH M10x30 SOCKET BUTTON HEAD 10.9 11 M16 M16 NYLOC NUT M16 NYLOC NUT MJ71-600 5 off MJ71-600 4 off MJ71-730 5 off MJ71-730 6 off www.major-equipment.com...
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M8x20mm SOC HEAD 12.9 23 8T19-65 BUFFER SPACER 51 NL16SP M16 SP NORDLOCK 24 1F 1" FINE NYLOC NUT 52 PT48 DRAWBAR EYE DIA 50 25 1x5FBZP 1"x5" FINE BOLT 53 S15501 CAT 0 PIN DIA 16x97mm 26 3006512 DIA 685x305mm www.major-equipment.com...
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TOE EYE BUSH 48 M8 M8 NYLOC NUT 22 8T19-65 BUFFER SPACER 49 M8x20SKS129 M8x20mm SOC HEAD 12.9 23 1F 1" FINE NYLOC NUT 50 S15501 CAT 0 PIN DIA 16x97mm 24 1x5FBZP 1"x5" FINE BOLT 25 3006512 DIA 685x305mm www.major-equipment.com...
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE PROPERTY WEIGHT = 38.1 kg MAJOR OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT INTL. LTD. Vendor: ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN www.major-equipment.com PERMISSION OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT INTL. LTD. IS PROHIBITED. Quantity Date Stock Code: Rev. Drawing No. Scale...
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Hydraulic Ram spares Item Part No. Description MJ70-TARAM-SK SEAL KIT FOR MJ70-TARAM RAM CY-720-WR-SK SEAL KIT FOR CY-720-W RAM CY-420-WR-SK SEAL KIT FOR CY-420-W RAM www.major-equipment.com...
2 per MJ71-540 (body) SW2-400-BSCRPR-05 SCRAPER BAR 2 per MJ71-340 (wing) 4 per MJ71-400 (wing) SW2-540-BSCRPR-01 SCRAPER BAR 4 per MJ71-540 (wing) 6 per MJ71-600 (body + wing) 2 per MJ71-730 (body) SW2-730-WSCRPR-01 SCRAPER BAR 4 per MJ71-730 (wing) www.major-equipment.com...
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