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- Page 1 ROTARY HOE FMA SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL Tirth Agro Technology Pvt. Ltd. ISO 9001:2015 CE Certified Company OM1130-31EN-002_JUN_21...
- Page 2 Congratulation for purchasing your new Cosmo Bully rotary hoe! This hoe has been designed and manufactured following all safety and quality requirements needed for a safe and satisfactory use over time. A careful reading of this manual will permit you to familiarize with your new equipment, and will provide you all the tools needed to use it safely.
- Page 3 RIGHT-HAND AND LEFT-HAND sides are determined by watching from the tractor side. Sometime in the future your hoe may need new parts to replace those are worn or broken. If so, go to nearest COSMO BULLY dealer and provide him the model and part number. Customer information...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL ....................5 2. INTRODUCTION ......................5 2.1. HOE IDENTIFICATION ........................5 2.2. INTENDED USE ..........................6 2.3. MAIN PARTS DESCRIPTION ......................7 2.4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................8 3. SAFETY ..........................9 3.1. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION ....................9 3.2. - Page 5 TORQUE VALUES TABLE ..................33 WARRANTY .............. Error! Bookmark not defined. SPARE PARTS ......................37 13. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ............... 1...
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Page 6: About This Manual
FMA SERIES 1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL The manual is part of the machine, it must be kept in good condition and remain with the machine even in case of resale, until its demolition. In case of loss or damage, request a new copy to the Manufacturer or your Dealer. -
Page 7: Intended Use
FMA SERIES 2.2. INTENDED USE The FMA-series hoes are designed to be used uniquely for horticultural, agricultural, or commercial applications, to till soil for seedbed and planting preparation. They are designed to be mounted on tractors equipped with hydraulic lift and universal three-point hitch that can support the implement weight, and driven by the power of the tractor through the PTO driveshaft. -
Page 8: Main Parts Description
FMA SERIES 2.3. MAIN PARTS DESCRIPTION Hoe deck Clevis (lower hitch) Lower hitch pin Upper hitch Topmast Implement input connection (hoe PTO) Gearbox Side transmission case Rear board Rotor shaft Tine Parking stand Skid Cardan driveshaft PTO Guard Driveshaft Support NOTE Unless otherwise indicated, images shown in this manual refer to the hoe model wise. -
Page 9: Technical Specifications
FMA SERIES 2.4. SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL MODEL DESCRIPTION UNIT FMA 85* FMA 105 FMA 125 OVERALL DIMENSIONS 1150 1345 1545 OVERALL WIDTH OVERALL HEIGHT TILLING WIDTH 1050 1250 13-17 15-20 20-25 TRACTOR HP RANGE & & & 11-14 13-17 17-21 3-POINT HITCH TYPE CAT-I NUMBER OF FLANGES ON ROTOR... -
Page 10: Safety
FMA SERIES 3. SAFETY Proper use of equipment, a strict observance of the safety messages listed below and application of all reasonable practices to avoid any risks, prevents accidents or injury, allows the machine working better and longer, and minimize the failures. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage resulting from not applying the behavioral rules indicated into the manual. -
Page 11: Equipment Safety Instructions
FMA SERIES 3.2. EQUIPMENT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Use the hoe for its intended purpose only. Improper use can damage the hoe and cause serious injury to persons, animals, or death. DANGER The machine should be used by a single operator driving the tractor. WARNING Any unauthorized modification of the machine may cause problems in safety and relieves the Manufacturer from any liability for damages or injuries that may result to operators, third parties... -
Page 12: Operating Safety Instructions
FMA SERIES 3.3. OPERATING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Before using the machine, be sure to have cleared the operating area from obstacles (stones, branches, debris, etc...). Mark all the obstacles that cannot be eliminated (e.g. by means flags). DANGER Never engage the tractor PTO in the presence of people close to the driveshaft. The body, hair or clothing of a person can get caught in rotating parts, causing serious injury or death. -
Page 13: Transporting Safety Instructions
FMA SERIES WARNING Always disengage the tractor PTO when the driveshaft exceeds an angle of 10 degrees up or down while operating. An excessive angle with driveshaft rotating can break the driveshaft and cause flying projectiles. CAUTION Avoid clutch's overheating caused by too long or frequent slipping of the clutch, since it can damage the clutch components. -
Page 14: Maintenance Safety Instructions
FMA SERIES 3.5. MAINTENANCE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING All maintenance and repairing operations must be performed by qualified and trained operators, with the tractor engine off, the PTO disengaged, the hoe lowered to the ground or on security stands, the ignition key off and the parking brake set. WARNING Perform repairs and replacements necessary to... -
Page 15: Safety Labels
FMA SERIES 3.7. SAFETY LABELS The safety labels applied on the machine give fundamental information for using the machine safely. Make sure safety labels are in good conditions. If pictograms are worn, they must be replaced with others obtained from the manufacturer and placed in the position indicated by this manual. Make sure the safety labels are legible. - Page 16 FMA SERIES SPARE DESCRIPTION DECALS CODE WARNING: ALWAYS READ THE OPERATOR D0090 MANUAL D0038 MAINTENANCE:TURN OFF TRACTOR& REMOVE KEY D0095 THROWN OR FYING OBJECTS HAZARD D0096 ROTATING KNIVES, LOWER LIMBS HAZARD D0078 HAND HAZARD D0079 ROTATING GEARS D0097 CRUSHING HAZARD BY LINK LIFTING...
- Page 17 FMA SERIES D0098 IMPLEMENT INPUT DRIVELINE D0099 TRACTOR PTO RPM & ROTATION DIRECTION D0122 FINGERS/HANDS CRUSHING HAZARD D0082 SAFETY EQUIPMENT D0007 OIL FILLING PLUG – NEW D0008 GREASE – NEW D0009 OIL DRAIN PLUG D0006 MAINTAIN OIL LEVEL...
- Page 18 FMA SERIES D0083 LIFTING HOOK JOINT D0108 CE LOGO D0092 DO NOT RIDE ON PLATFORM, KEEP DISTANCE...
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Page 19: Set Up
FMA SERIES 4. SET UP The hoe is delivered fully assembled and equipped with a driveshaft with friction clutch (clutch discs) and related operating manual. When the machine is delivered, check that there is no damage to the hoe or driveshaft. In case of damage or missing parts immediately notify the manufacturer or your dealer. - Page 20 FMA SERIES • park tractor and hoe on a flat surface, with parking brake set, engine off, and ignition key removed; • check that safety devices of driveshaft, hoe and tractor are in good condition, otherwise provide for their replacement; •...
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Page 21: Tractor-Hoe Stability
FMA SERIES IMPORTANT • before operating the hoe the first time, make sure that the driveshaft is lubricated in accordance with how indicated in the instruction booklet; • before operating the hoe the first time, and after long periods of inactivity, make sure that the driveline clutch has run a short "run in"... -
Page 22: Operating
FMA SERIES If the hoe is combined with other machines (fertilizers spreaders or seeders), the ballast check must be done considering: M = total weight of the implements (hoe+roller+seeder) S2 = Distance between lower hitch points and center of mass of implements (hoe+roller+seeder) CAUTION Check the lifting capacity and stability of the tractor and, if necessary, applying the front ballast. -
Page 23: Operating Instructions
FMA SERIES • Make sure in the working area exposed there are no people or animals; • Make sure the soil to be worked is not too grassy, muddy, sandy or rocky. WARNING Before conducting the above inspections and service, make sure the tractor engine is off, all rotation parts are completely stopped and the tractor is in park with the parking brake engaged. -
Page 24: Adjustments
FMA SERIES 5.3. ADJUSTMENTS WARNING All adjustment operations must be performed with the tractor engine off, the PTO disengaged, the hoe lowered to the ground or on security stands, the parking brake set and the ignition key off. FRICTION CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT The PTO driveshaft and friction clutch are designed to transmit adequate power to the hoe. - Page 25 FMA SERIES • loosen the in the front of the skid (bolt 1 - see picture); • unscrew and remove the bolt on the rear of the skid (bolt 2 - see picture); • adjust the height of the skid through the holes, as desired; •...
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Page 26: Stopping And Disconnection
FMA SERIES • to lower the rear board, increase the number of chain links in tension. This operation, together with the reduction of the ground speed, allows to have a finer soil texture. WARNING To avoid the risk of crushing or cutting of fingers, raise or lower the rear board only from the lower edge, not from the sides. -
Page 27: Trasporting
FMA SERIES • lower the implement to the ground; • set the parking brake; • shut down the engine and remove the key before exiting the tractor; • place safety blocks under hoe to prevent unit from tipping over onto a child and/or an adult. A hoe that tips over can result in injury or death;... -
Page 28: Blades Replacement
FMA SERIES For safety reasons, all maintenance operations must be performed with tractor PTO disengaged, hoe stopped and completely lowered to the ground or onto support blocks, parking brake set, tractor engine shut off, and ignition key removed. IMPORTANT Respect the environment. Store or dispose of unused chemicals as specified by the chemical manufacturer. -
Page 29: Gearbox Lubrication
FMA SERIES CAUTION Worn tines may be very sharp! 6.2. GEARBOX LUBRICATION Lubricant: GREASE EP00 HP (or equivalent) Frequency: each 100 working hours IMPORTANT Do not let excess grease collect on or around parts, particularly when operating in sandy areas. CAUTION Before touching the gearbox wait until it has cooled sufficiently. -
Page 30: Bearing Housing Lubrication
FMA SERIES Check the oil level every 50 hours, making sure it reaches the level plug on the transmission cover. If the oil is below this level, fill up oil till restore the level. The oil change must be performed every 200 working hours. To make the oil change: •... -
Page 31: Storage
FMA SERIES IMPORTANT For details about maintenance and lubrication of the driveshaft, refer to the user manual of the driveshaft manufacturer. Driveshaft clutch: Exposition to the elements of hoe and driveshaft, or a long period of inactivity, generally results in oxidation of some clutch components, and creates "sticking"... -
Page 32: Scrapping
FMA SERIES • in case of abrasion of painted surfaces, provide restoring the surface protection through touch- up paint to prevent rust; • make sure the safety decals are in their original positions, intact and legible. When required, replace the decals immediately; lubricate properly all grease points, and restore the oil levels as indicated in the maintenance •... - Page 33 FMA SERIES Smoke and/or hot smell • Debris wrapped around in • Remove debris. from hoe blades and/or rotor. • Low oil level in gearbox. • Add oil • Slip clutch slipping. • Reduce load to machine or • adjust slip clutch. Gearbox overheating •...
- Page 34 FMA SERIES TORQUE VALUES TABLE Check frequently hoe hardware to make sure that screws and bolts are tightened according to torque values listed in following table: 8.8 GRADE 10.9 GRADE 12.9 GRADE BOLT SIZE (METRIC)
- Page 35 M/s. Tirth Agro Technology Pvt. Ltd. offer the following warranty to the purchaser of Cosmo Bully equipment mentioned herein above subject to the conditions set out herein after provided the Cosmo Bully equipment shall be in the possession of and used by such purchaser from the date of delivery.
- Page 36 The warranty card has not been returned within 30 days of date of purchase. The COSMO BULLY MULCHER parts thereof is subjected to neglect, fire, flood or other acts of God or if in the company’s opinion any damage has caused to the COSMO BULLY MULCHER in transportation.
- Page 37 Any defect is not informed immediately to the company or its authorized representative, any alteration in warranty card is made. Any change in the location of the COSMO BULLY MULCHER or in its ownership during the warranty period must be intimated in writing to the company or its Authorized Representative ten days before the change.
- Page 38 FMA SERIES SPARE PARTS All repairs and replacements on the machine must be performed only by using original spare parts, which must be obtained / provided from the manufacturer or your dealer. This section contains the information needed to identify the parts of FMA-Series hoes that may be ordered to manufacturer.
- Page 39 Gondal Road At.: Bhunava – 360311 Ta. Gondal, Dist.: Rajkot. State: Gujarat- INDIA. hereby declares that the machine: Type: COSMO BULLY Rotary Hoe Model: FMA 0.85m, 1.25m and 1.5m satisfies the basic safety and health requirements established by European Directive 2006/42/EC.
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- Page 42 Distributed by: Manufactured by: Australia Tirth Agro Technology Pvt. Ltd. Farm Implements Pty Ltd. 12 Tarmac Way “SHAKTIMAN”, Survey No.-108/1 Pakenham, Victoria 3810 Plot No. B,NH-27, Nr. Bharudi Toll Plaza Bhunava (Village), Taluka: Gondal Phone: +61 3 9706 5166 Dist.: Rajkot - 360311 E-mail: sales@farmimplements.com.au State: Gujarat- INDIA Website:...
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