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Twose Series Front Mounted Furrow Press Fixed & Folding Models Operation & Parts Manual Publication 722 (May 2016) Part No. 22675.22...
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VERIFICATION OF WARRANTY REGISTRATION DEALER WARRANTY INFORMATION & REGISTRATION VERIFICATION It is imperative that the selling dealer registers this machine with McConnel Limited before delivery to the end user – failure to do so may affect the validity of the machine warranty.
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1500 hours. Engine warranty will be specific to the Manufacturer of that unit. 1.02. All spare parts supplied by McConnel Ltd and purchased by the end user are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of sale to the original purchaser for a period of 6 months.
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2.02. Any fault must be reported to an authorised McConnel Ltd dealer as soon as it occurs. Continued use of a machine, after a fault has occurred, can result in further component failure for which McConnel Ltd cannot be held liable.
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MISCELLANEOUS 4.01. McConnel Ltd may waive compliance with any of the terms of this limited warranty, but no waiver of any terms shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other term. 4.02. If any provision of this limited warranty shall violate any applicable law and is held to be unenforceable, then the invalidity of such provision shall not invalidate any other provisions herein.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Conforming to EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC McCONNEL LIMITED, Temeside Works, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1JL, UK Hereby declare that: The Product; Tractor Mounted Front Presses Product Code; TFMP Serial No. & Date ………………………………… Type ………………………… Manufactured in; United Kingdom Complies with the required provisions of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC The machinery directive is supported by the following harmonized standards;...
GENERAL INFORMATION Always read this manual before fitting or operating the machine – whenever any doubt exists contact your dealer or the McConnel Service Department for advice and assistance. Use only McConnel Genuine Service Parts on McConnel Equipment and Machines DEFINITIONS –...
MACHINE DESCRIPTION & PURPOSE OF USE The Furrow Press is a machine designed for fitting to the 'Front Mounted' tractor linkage only. The purpose for which the machine is intended is to prepare ploughed land to seed bed standards. When used on land that has been ploughed ready for cultivation, the Furrow Press (fitted to the front linkage of tractor) together with a Cultivator/Combination Seed Drill (fitted to the rear linkage of tractor) can produce a total cultivating unit which will cultivate and seed the land in a ‘one-pass’...
SAFETY INFORMATION DANGER Never attempt to assemble, couple up, or operate machinery until you understand fully the functions, controls and safety precautions required, as shown in the operator’s manual. DANGER Always follow and adhere to tractor safety operations and instructions carefully.
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DANGER Always be aware of your surroundings and operate machinery accordingly. Beware of confined tight areas, low height restrictions, buildings and overhangs etc. Also drive and operate bearing in mind weather conditions such as sun, rain, ice, snow, and wind etc. - Make allowances in all situations. CAUTION Never operate machine in a reckless or uncaring manner.
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Highway Use When operating machinery on the Highways the ‘Local Highways Department’ should be consulted for approval and notification as rules and regulations vary from local authority area to area. Highways Department regulations must be followed. Have respect for 'passing' traffic and keep 'passing' lane free from obstruction. Allow time for walkers and cyclists to clear site.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. Always select a firm level site for attachment and removal of the machine to the tractor. 2. Ensure bystanders are kept at a safe distance from all machinery during the attachment procedure. 3. When manoeuvring the tractor ensure there are no persons in the close vicinity - make known your intentions and keep a look out at all times when reversing and aligning up to the machine for ‘coupling up’.
ATTACHING THE MACHINE Ensure machine is parked on a firm and level site. Keep all bystanders at a safe distance. 1. Remove spring pins and lift pins (supplied with the machine) from lower link positions of linkage frame. NOTE: On applications using automatic quick ‘crook-on’ lower links, the lower link balls and eyes will need to be assembled on the lift pins and re-attached to the lower connection points on the machine’s frame.
REMOVING THE MACHINE Ensure machine is parked on a firm and level site. Keep all bystanders at a safe distance. 1. Raise tractor front linkage to position the machine at a height that will allow the stand legs to be fitted. 2.
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Direct access can be gained using the web address or QR code below. http://www.mcconnel.com/support/product-support/interactive-parts-database/ If an interactive search yields no results please contact the McConnel Parts Dept. for information. Tel: +44 (0)1584 873131...
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Front Mounted Furrow Press FRONT MOUNTED FURROW PRESS – FP1530 Model...
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Front Mounted Furrow Press FRONT MOUNTED FURROW PRESS – FP1530 Model REF. QTY. PART No. DESCRIPTION UFP1530 1.5M FRONT MOUNTED PRESS 00.372.01 LINCH PIN 05.281.04 FLAT WASHER 05.287.04 SELF-LOCKING NUT 05.287.06 SELF-LOCKING NUT 05.291.36 BOLT 189.004 ARM ROLLER 189.005 SPACER 189.007 189.008 GREASER BOLT...
Front Mounted Furrow Press HYDRAULIC INSTALLATION KIT REF. QTY. PART No. DESCRIPTION 189.209 HYDRAULIC INSTALLATION 04.056.05 ADAPTOR TEE 05.123.01 ADAPTOR 05.282.01 SPRING WASHER 05.290.05 BONDED SEAL 05.291.07 BOLT 06.430.04 HOSE CLAMP 3758.2 TOP PLATE 5485 QUICK RELEASE COUPLING T5385 DUST CAP FOR QR COUPLING...
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