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ASSEMBLY, USE
AND MAINTENANCE
MX/8 - MX/10
05-18

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  • Page 1 ASSEMBLY, USE AND MAINTENANCE MX/8 - MX/10 05-18...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS ..........................1 Warrantee ..........................2 Technical characteristics ......................3 General instructions for the operation and maintenance ............4 Assembly instructions ......................5 Warning signs ......................... 5 Danger signs ........................6 Technical notes ....................... 6 Assembly steps ........................9 Connection to the tractor and transport................

  • Page 4: Warrantee

    WARRANTEE Warrantee On delivery, check that the machine has not been damaged during transport and that all the attachments are present. Claims must be made in writing to the agent within 8 days of receipt. The manufacturer warrants new machinery at the time of delivery to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship if properly set up and operated in accordance with this Operator's Manual.

  • Page 5: Technical Characteristics

    TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Technical characteristics Type of machine MX 8 MX 10 Number of fingerwheels n° Number of tines for wheels n° Working width 5.3 (17’ 5”) 6.2 (20’ 4”) m (feet) Operating speed 22.5 (14) 22.5 (14) km/h (Mph) Minimum power required 22.4 (30)

  • Page 6: General Instructions For The Operation And Maintenance

    GENERAL INFORMATION General instructions for the operation and maintenance Before starting off for work, be sure that the machine is correctly assembled and in good operating condition. The front transport arms must always be attached during transport. While the front transport arms are attached, do not operate for any reason whatsoever the hydraulic cylinders for opening the machine or lifting the rake wheels.

  • Page 7: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Assembly instructions Assembly must be done carefully and accurately, for the safety of the person(s) doing the assembling and to ensure proper machine operation. Assembly should be done on a flat, solid surface, using the proper tools and wearing suitable clothing, making sure that all people not involved in the assembly be kept at a safe distance.

  • Page 8: Danger Signs

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS C) This is a warning to use proper accident protection when carrying out maintenance and repairs Danger signs Indicates an impending dangerous situation which, if not DANGER avoided, will cause death or severe personal injury. Indicates a potentially dangerous situation which, if not ATTENTION avoided, could cause death or severe personal injury,...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1) PINS AND SCREWS Example: a pin with a 25 mm (1”) diameter and a screw with an M 16 (5/8”) diameter, both 50 mm (2”) long, will be listed as: D 25 x 50 (D 1” x 2”) and M 16 x 50 (D 5/8” x 2”). SHIMS, SPACERS, BUSHINGS...
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 4) PINS AND SPLIT PINS Example: a pin or split pin having a diameter of 8 mm (5/16”) and a length of 50 mm (2”) will be listed as: D 8 x 50 (D 5/16” x 2”) 5) CLIPS Example: a clip with a diameter of 3 mm (1/8”) will be listed as: D 3 mm (1/8”)

  • Page 11: Assembly Steps

    ASSEMBLY STEPS Assembly steps In the steps for assembly we will use the terms "RH part" and "LH part". The distinction is conventionally made looking at the machine from the rear. For the purpose of simplification, we will illustrate machine assembly for one side only; since the machine is symmetrical, each operation must be done on both sides.
  • Page 12 ASSEMBLY STEPS For correct assembly, the RH support 3 and the LH support 2 must lean in slightly towards the center of the machine. After assembly, they must have the measurements given (minimum width). At this point, before moving on to next step, keep in mind that the assembly is unstable and therefore it is recommended that extreme caution be used.
  • Page 13 ASSEMBLY STEPS ATTENTION Attach plates 1 to cross member A. This is done in the following manner: a) Insert screws 2 in the two upper holes of plates 1. Fasten screws 2 with nuts 3 without fully tightening them, so that plates 1 are straddling cross member A. b) Insert pin 7 in one of the joints of tie rod 9.
  • Page 14 ASSEMBLY STEPS In this step, you will use: Item 2: 8 - screws M 16 x 165 (5/8" x 6" 1/2) Item 3: 8 - nuts M 16 (5/8") Item 4: 4 - spring pin D 5 x 36 (D 1" 13/64 x 1" 27/64 ) Item 5: 4 - washers D 12-36 x 2.5 (D 1/2"...
  • Page 15 ASSEMBLY STEPS DANGER Assembly 1 must be fully firmly stabilized. Wheels must be chocked with chocks 2 and a support 3 must be placed under the cross member. The forks 4 of a forklift may also be used to support the assembly.
  • Page 16 ASSEMBLY STEPS 6. DANGER Attach rake wheel sections 3 & 4 (LH - RH) to supports 1 & 2 (LH - RH) using pin 5, washer 6 and screw 7. Attach grease nipple 8 in the proper hole. In this step, you will use: Item 5: 2 - pins D 35 x 242 (D 1"...
  • Page 17 ASSEMBLY STEPS When reaching this point, work with great caution, as the machine is not stable. 9. CAUTION Attach hub 1 to wheel 2 using screws 3 and nuts 4. Be sure to follow the indications in the illustration during mounting. In this step, you will use: Item 3: 10 - screws M 16 x 1.5 x 40...
  • Page 18 ASSEMBLY STEPS CAUTION Mount wheel-hub assembly 2 on bracket 1 using pin 3, spacers 4, washer 5 and nut 6. in this step, you will use: Item 3: 2 - pins D 30 x 270 (D 1" 13/16 x 10" 5/8) Item 4: 4 - spacers D 30-38 x 30 (D 1"...
  • Page 19 ASSEMBLY STEPS CAUTION Place plate 2 with screw under flange 1 as shown in the illustration. Place upper plate 4 over screw 3, followed by spring 5 and washer 6, and tighten with nut 7. NOTE: nut 7 should be tightened so as to allow the bracket to pivot freely.
  • Page 20 14. (MX 8 only) Mount attachments 3 & 4 (LH - RH) to sections 1 & 2 (LH - RH) using screws 5 and nuts 6. Insert bushings 7 in the correct openings in attachments 3 & 4 (LH - RH) and fasten in place with spring pins 8.
  • Page 21 ASSEMBLY STEPS 15. (MX 10 only) Attach end sections 3 & 4 (LH - RH) to sections 1 & 2 (LH - RH) using screws 5 and nuts 6. Insert bushings 7 in the correct openings in end sections 3 & 4 (LH - RH) and fasten in place with spring pins 8.
  • Page 22 ASSEMBLY STEPS 17. DANGER The rear drawbar section 1 must be stable, so it must be held either by a jack or hoist of suitable capacity or support 2 (weight 110 kg, 245 lbs.). Attach drawbar section 3 (weight 65 kg, 145 lbs.) to drawbar section 1 using screws 4 and nuts 5.
  • Page 23 ASSEMBLY STEPS ATTENTION Attach the parking stand 2 to the drawbar 1, fastening it with pin 3 and clip 4. The transport position of the parking stand is described on page 35. Insert bushings 5 in the correct holes in drawbar 1, fastening them with screw 7 and nut 6.
  • Page 24 ASSEMBLY STEPS 20. ATTENTION Attach arms 3 & 4 (LH - RH) and counterplates 5 & 5a (LH - RH) to sections 1 & 2 (LH - RH), fastening them with screws 6 and nuts 7. See diagram for the correct positioning of the parts.
  • Page 25 ASSEMBLY STEPS You have now reached this stage of the assembly. The machine is now stable; however, caution is still recommended for the remaining assembly steps.
  • Page 26 ASSEMBLY STEPS 22. DANGER Insert screw 3 in hand grip 2 and then screw it in the threaded hole in crank 1. Screw 3 should not be fully tightened, so that hand grip 2 can turn freely. Lock screw 3 in place with nut 4. Fit nut 5 onto the thread of crank 1.
  • Page 27 ASSEMBLY STEPS 2 - greasenipple M 6 (1/4)
  • Page 28 ASSEMBLY STEPS 24. CAUTION Attach rake wheels lifting pipes 1-2 to sections 11 & 12 (LH - RH), beginning at point A. At the same time, the chain attachments 6 should placed positions shown, as well connectors 4. Pipes 1 must also pass through the correct openings attachments...
  • Page 29 ASSEMBLY STEPS 24.a 24.b...
  • Page 30 ASSEMBLY STEPS First of all place stay bolts 1 inside springs 2. Attach spring 2 with stay bolt 1 to sections 3 & 4 (LH - RH) and attachments 5 as shown, fastening the spring- bolt assembly in place with nuts 6.
  • Page 31 ASSEMBLY STEPS Item 6: 10/8 - spring pins D 8 x 50 (D 5/16" x 2") Item 9: 60/48 - screws M 10 x 25 (25/64" x 1") Item 10: 60/48 - grower washers D 10.5-17 x 2.2 (D 27/64"- 11/16" x 3/32") Item 11: 60/48 - nuts M 10 (25/64").
  • Page 32 ASSEMBLY STEPS 28. ATTENTION Fit cylinders 4 into the correct places on drawbar 1 and fixed arms 2 & 3 (LH - RH). Fasten cylinders 4 to drawbar 1 with pins 9 and screws 12. Attach grease nipples 8 to pins 9. When screw 11 is fastened, attach self-locking nut 10 to screw 12 as show in figure, to prevent pin 9 to go out if screw 11 is...
  • Page 33 ASSEMBLY STEPS CAUTION RATCHET LINK (OPITIONAL) Attach the support 2 to the welded plates without tighten the screws 6 and washers 7. Mount the assy 1 to the machine with pins 4 and split pins 5, screws 8 and washers 9. Then tighen the screws 8 and 6.
  • Page 34 ASSEMBLY STEPS CAUTION Fit the flow divider 1 and the hose collar plate 2 to support A on the drawbar. Fasten in place with screws 3 and nuts 4. In this step, you will use: Item 3: 2 - screws M 6 x 60 (15/64"...
  • Page 35 ASSEMBLY STEPS 32. CAUTION Attach washers 2 and nipples 3 to cylinders 1. Connect the curved end of hoses 4 to nipples 3. Pass hoses 4 through rings A & B and connect to T connector 5 at the center of the machine. Connect hose 6 to T connector 5 and secure in place with collars 7.
  • Page 36 ASSEMBLY STEPS CAUTION Continue to secure hose 6 using collars 5. Attach washer 1 and nipple 2 to hole A in cylinder valve. Connect the curved end of hose 3 to nipple 2. Join hoses 3 to T connector 4 at the center of the machine.
  • Page 37 ASSEMBLY STEPS CAUTION Screw nipple 1 into hole A of the T connector. Screw hose 2 onto nipple 1. Secure hose 2 in place with collars 4. Screw nipple 1 and washer 5 into hole B of the flow divider. Screw hose 3 onto nipple 1 and secure in place with hose collar 4.
  • Page 38 ASSEMBLY STEPS CAUTION Pass hoses 2-3-6 through loop A on drawbar 1. Secure hose 6 in the correct places with hose collars 9. Secure hoses 2- 3-6 in the correct places with hose collars 7 and with double hose collar Attach washers quick-release couplings 5...
  • Page 39 ASSEMBLY STEPS At this point, the machine is completely assembled. Before testing for operation, it is necessary to lubricate and check the movement of all parts. This diagram gives the maintenance program, to be carried out in its entirety the first time, and subsequently according to the schedule as shown.

  • Page 40: Connection To The Tractor And Transport

    CONNECTION TO THE TRACTOR AND TRANSPORT Connection to the tractor and transport 37. DANGER To connect the machine to the tractor, first it is necessary to raise or lower parking stand 1 so that drawbar 2 is parallel to the ground.
  • Page 41 CONNECTION TO THE TRACTOR AND TRANSPORT CAUTION At this point the quick-release couplings of hoses 1-2-3 should be attached to the relative tractor couplings 4-5-6. The movements of the machine are now controlled by operating levers A & B. Hoses 1 & 2, connected to couplings 4 &...
  • Page 42 CONNECTION TO THE TRACTOR AND TRANSPORT Item 4: 2 - clips D 3 (D 1/8")
  • Page 43 6 - clips D 3 (D 1/8") This is the assembly diagram for the MX 8 and MX 10. The row of holes on the arms is for when the rear axle is widened. Under no circumstances should the cylinders be operated while the...

  • Page 44: General Instructions For Field Use

    GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIELD USE General instructions for field use CAUTION The first thing to be done in the field is to remove transport arms 1 & 2, replacing pins 3 in holes A & B and fastening them with clips 4.
  • Page 45 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIELD USE CAUTION Remove clip 2 and pin 1 from position A and fasten them in position B. Operate cylinders 3 to lower the rake wheels. CAUTION Adjust rake wheel pressure on the ground by turning crank 1. Normally the rake tines should brush the ground.
  • Page 46 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIELD USE CAUTION REAR OPENING Loosen all screws which fasten the plates 2 and the conterplate 1. Pull out the cross member 3 & 4 paying attention on ledges 5 welded on cross member 3 & 4. The distances must be read from label 6.
  • Page 47 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIELD USE CAUTION REAR OPENING with RATCHET LINK (OPTIONAL) REAR OPENING STARTS AT 72" TO A MAXIMUM OF 84" AND THIS ALLOWS TO OBTAIN WINDROWS FROM APPROXIMATELY 3' AND 2" TO A MAXIMUM OF 5' AND 2". NOTE : These measures are approximate and vary due to the type of forage, conditions of the forage (whether it is more or less dry) and the type of ground.

  • Page 48: General Maintenance Instructions

    GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS General maintenance instructions Repair work Any repair work must be carried out with the machine at rest and disconnected from the tractor. Do not carry out welding without authorisation and instructions from the manufacturers. Disconnect the machine from the tractor before any welding work in order not to damage the battery.
  • Page 49 GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The rods parts remaining outside the cylinder pipe ( whatever reasons may be ) must be carefully protected with a grease layer.

  • Page 50: Maintenance Direction

    GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Maintenance direction All cleaning, lubrication and maintenance operations must be carried out with the machine disconnected from the tractor. In an emergency with the machine still connected to the tractor, switch off the engine, apply the parking brake, and remove the ignition key from the instrument panel. Regular, correct maintenance and proper operation are the basic prerequisites for the long-term efficiency and safe operation of the machine.

  • Page 51: Central Wheels Kit: Instructions For Installation

    CENTRAL WHEELS KIT Central wheels kit: instructions for installation This is the diagram for positioning the various components of the central rake wheel kit. First of all remove the two screws of position "A" Attach support 1 to plate front drawbar using screws 2 and nuts 3.
  • Page 52 CENTRAL WHEELS KIT Mount pulley 1 and bush 2 into bracket 3 using special screws 4 and nuts 5. In this step, you will use: Item 4: 1 special screw M12x70 (1/2" x 2 3/4") Item 5: 1 nut M12 (1/2") Place the pulley support 6 against the lower part of the drawbar and fasten it with U bolt 1, washers 2...
  • Page 53 CENTRAL WHEELS KIT Place plate 1 against the lower part of the drawbar and fasten it with counterplate 2, washers 3-4 and screws 5. For positioning, see point 1. Note : the B1 pair of holes should must be positioned as shown in the drawing.
  • Page 54 CENTRAL WHEELS KIT...
  • Page 55 CENTRAL WHEELS KIT Place the pulley support 6 against the lower part of the drawbar and fasten it with U bolt 1, washers 2 and nuts 3. For positioning, see point 1. In this step, you will use: Item 2: 2 washers ø13 (ø1/2") Item 3: 2 nuts M12 (5/8") 9.10 9.10...
  • Page 56 CENTRAL WHEELS KIT 9.12 9.12 Fasten hose 1 to cylinder 2 using copper washer 3 and nipple 4. Connect "T" connector 5 between the two hoses as shown in the drawing. Connect the hose 1 to "T" connector 5. In this step, you will use: Item 1: 1 hose (3/8") length 480 (3/8"...

  • Page 57: Central Wheels Kit: Adjustement For Use

    CENTRAL WHEELS KIT 9.14 9.14 Mount rake wheels 1-2 to rake wheel arms 3- 4 and fasten with screws 5, grower 6 and nuts 7. In this step, you will use: Item 5:12 screws M10 X 25 (2/64" x 1") Item 6:12 growers ø10.5-17x2.5 (ø27/64"-11/16"...
  • Page 58 CENTRAL WHEELS KIT...
  • Page 59 CENTRAL WHEELS KIT 10.3 10.3 In order to increase and decrease interference between the side-delivery rake wheels, various positions can be selected to fasten the rake wheel holder supports (see point 7) 10.4 10.4 In order the ensure that the rake wheels are not lowered during transport, hook chain 1 on to pin 2 and block the...
  • Page 60 DANGER Insert the nylon bushings 5 into the openings in sections 1-2 (RH-LH). Place spacer 4 on the pins of the wheel units 3. Insert the wheel units 3 into the openings in sections 1-2. Attach the flange 6 onto the pins of the wheel units 3 using the spring pins 7.
  • Page 61 Zona Industriale-Viale Grecia, 8 06018 TRESTINA-(Perugia)-ITALY Tel. +39.075.8540021-Telefax +39.075.8540523 e-mail: sitrex@sitrex.it www.sitrex.com...

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