Summary of Contents for BE Ag & Industrial BE-AGF Series
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BE-AGFxxx Flail Mower Operations & Parts Manual For Models: • BE-AGF140 • BE-AGF200 Purchase Date Model No. Serial No. Dealer...
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INTRODUCTION BE-AGFxxx The AG Flails are primarily designed to mow grass, weeds and light brush. The mowers are assembled for operation with 1000 RPM tractor input only (rated PTO up to 45 HP), and supplied standard with Cat. 1 lift pins for tractor attachment. The mowers can fit Cat.
SAFETY LABELS BE-AGFxxx The safety labels and the information on the machine, listed in the following table, must be necessarily and respected; failure to follow these warnings can cause death or severe injuries. Make sure that the labels are always present and legible, should this not be the case, contact your local dealer to replace the missing or illegible ones.
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SAFETY LABELS BE-AGFxxx 10. DANGER of crash for the legs. Keep proper distance. 11. DANGER of squashing / shearing of the hands. 12. WARNING Hot surface. Keep the proper distance. 13. WARNING Do not remove or open the protection carters until the belts are completely still.
SAFETY BE-AGFxxx ALLOWED USE: AG flail mowers, as described in this instruction and maintenance booklet, have been specifically designed to mow grass, weeds and light brush up to 1” diameter. Any other use jeopardizes the operator’s safety and the machine integrity. IMPROPER USE: The mower was designed to mow grass, weeds and light brush only.
SAFETY BE-AGFxxx OPERATOR’S REQUIREMENTS: Physical: Good eyesight, coordination and capability of carrying out all functions required for the machine’s use. Mental: Capability of understanding and applying the established rules and safety precautions. Users must pay attention and be sensible for their own and other people’s safety. Training: Users must have read and studied this manual, its eventual enclosed graphs and schemes and its identification and danger plates.
SAFETY BE-AGFxxx GENERAL SAFETY RULES ALWAYS CONSIDER THE FEATURES OF THE AREA WHERE WORK IS TAKING PLACE: • When the equipment is running, it is forbidden to stand within the field of action of the shredder or of the other accessories of which it is provided with. PREPARE THE WORK: •...
SET UP BE-AGFxxx ATTACHMENT TO THE TRACTOR Before operating the mower, carefully read this Operator’s manual, completely understand the safety instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and the PTO shaft, reading carefully the instruction manuals of the tractor and PTO shaft manufacturers. All AG flail mowers have been manufacturers to be attached to any tractor provided with hydraulic and universal 3-point hitch.
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SET UP (CONT.) BE-AGFxxx Adjust the third point so that the upper part of the frame is parallel to the ground. Lock all connection parts with the special sway chains or tie rods. It is always good to make sure that the central gearbox axis is parallel to the ground thus reducing the stresses on the power takeo and extending the working life of the equipment.
SET UP (CONT.) BE-AGFxxx DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT Before assembling the PTO Shaft, check out that its RPM and direction of rotation match those of the tractor. Moreover, read carefully the instruction manuals of the PTO shaft and the tractor manufacturers/ Before starting work, make sure all safety shields are in place.
SET UP (CONT.) BE-AGFxxx WORKING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The machine’s working height is determined by the position of the rear roller. Lifting the roller the cutter gets close to the soil, whereas lowering it the cutters get far from it. After a modification of the working height be sure that the cutters skim ground;...
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SET UP (CONT.) BE-AGFxxx WORKING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Loosen the Screw A & B that locks the support shaft and loosen the counter nut C. Loosen the screws that lock the gear box on the mounting plate D. Adjust the drive belt tension. The correct belt tension is achieved when the belt can be deflected by the belt thickness about 10mm at the center point between the pulley's.
TRANSPORT & STORAGE BE-AGFxxx WORKING SPEED The working speed depends on quality, diameter and height of the material to be cut; anyway, for the e cient mower performance it must be between 2 and 5 MPH. The power takeo speed must be 1000 RPM maximum. Operate the mower at its full rated PTO speed to maintain blade speed for a clean cut.
MAINTENANCE BE-AGFxxx Maintenance is a fundamental operation to extend life and performances of any agricultural vehicle; taking care of the machine grants you not only a good work execution, but also a longer life of the whole equipment and a greater safety on the workplace. The operating times indicated in this manual have just an informative character and are refereed to normal conditions of use;...
MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST BE-AGFxxx FIRST CHECK • Check the correct tension of the driving belt. • Check that all bolts and nuts are tightened. • After the first 50 hours of work, change oil in the gearbox. EVERY 8 HOURS OF WORK •...