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- Page 1 Twose Series Reach Arms TF5500 & TF5500S Models Operation Manual Publication No.842 June 2016 (Rev.20.09.16)
- Page 2 IMPORTANT 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. To register machines go to the McConnel Limited web site at www.mcconnel.com, log onto ‘Dealer Inside’...
- Page 3 WARRANTY POLICY WARRANTY REGISTRATION All machines must be registered, by the selling dealer with McConnel Ltd, before delivery to the end user. On receipt of the goods it is the buyer’s responsibility to check that the Verification of Warranty Registration in the Operator’s Manual has been completed by the selling dealer. LIMITED WARRANTIES 1.01.
- Page 4 1.12. All service work, particularly filter changes, must be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s service schedule. Failure to comply will invalidate the warranty. In the event of a claim, proof of the service work being carried out may be required. 1.13.
- Page 5 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 Hedgecutter / Grass Mower Product Code; T500 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;...
- Page 6 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; Hydraulic Arm Mounted Flail Head Product Code; TWHD 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;...
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Tractor Requirements Hydraulic Oil Machine Attachment Flail Motor Hose Installation Operation Information Rotor Rotation Direction Rotor Control Cable Controls – TF5500 Models Cable Controls – TF5500S Models Low Pressure Controls Electric Proportional Controls Cutting Head Transportation Head Belt Adjustment Head Belt Replacement Rotor Removal &... -
Page 10: General Information
Read this manual before fitting or operating the machine. Whenever any doubt exists contact your dealer or the McConnel Service Department for assistance. Use only Twose Classic Line Parts on Twose Classic Line equipment and machines. DEFINITIONS - The following definitions apply throughout this manual: WARNING: An operating procedure, technique etc., which can result in personal injury or loss of life if... -
Page 11: Features & Specifications
Cab Guard Kit LED Road Lights 540RPM PTO Speed Dual Direction Flail Rotation Control Options Cable Controls – TF5500 & TF5500S Models LP Hydraulic Controls – TF5500 & TF5500S Models Electric Proportional Controls – TF5500S Models only... -
Page 12: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION... - Page 13 SAFETY INFORMATION This machine has the potential to be extremely dangerous, in the wrong hands it can kill or maim. It is therefore imperative that the owner, and the operator of this machine, read the following section to ensure that they are both fully aware of the dangers that do, or may exist, and their responsibilities surrounding its use.
- Page 14 ▲ Ensure the tractor front, rear and side(s) are fitted with metal mesh or polycarbonate guards of suitable size and strength to protect the operator against thrown debris or parts. ▲ Ensure tractor guards are fitted correctly, are undamaged and kept properly maintained.
- Page 15 are fully conversant with all aspects regarding the safe minimum distances that apply when working with machines in close proximity to Power Lines. (Further information on this subject can be obtained from the Health & Safety Executive or your Local Power Company).
- Page 16 No advice given here can replace ‘good common sense’ and ‘total awareness’ at all times, but will go a long way towards the safe use of your Twose machine.
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Page 17: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The Twose series Boom Flail Trimmers has been designed with both the farmer and the contractor in mind - which has resulted in a boom flail with a very high specification - with many features not found on other machines. - Page 18 The cutter head design is of a ‘double skin’ construction for greater strength and longer life. The drive is by means of ‘vee’ belts from the hydraulic motor to the rotor, with the drive completely contained within the width of head for a cleaner cut. Twin ‘vee’...
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Page 19: Tractor Requirements
TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS Tractor Weight (Minimum) TF5500 Models – 2250kg (5000lbs) TF5500S Models – 2500kg (5500lbs) Tractor Power (Minimum) TF5500 Models – 60HP (45kW) TF5500S Models – 65HP (50kW) Tractor PTO Tractors must be equipped with a power take off (PTO) shaft that must run at 450 rpm during operation. -
Page 20: Hydraulic Oil
HYDRAULIC OIL IMPORTANT The hydraulic system will have been 'run-up' and checked at the factory prior to the machines despatch. Home market machines are delivered pre-filled with oil. The hydraulic oil tank capacity for these models is 200 litres. The tank should be filled to 90% capacity, do not overfill the tank. -
Page 21: Machine Attachment
ATTACHING THE MACHINE TO THE TRACTOR IMPORTANT: - Ensure the machine is parked on a firm and level site away from bystanders or onlookers. Read and understand all instructions in this manual regarding Health, Safety and the use of this machine. FOR PIN TYPE LOWER LINKAGE EYES ONLY ... - Page 22 Check the PTO shaft length. When connected from tractor to machine it should engage by 1/3rd of the total shaft length, i.e. male part should be halfway from the end to fully ‘bottomed’ out. Do not use the machine until this has been cut to the correct length. Measure the PTO shaft and cut to the dimension shown –...
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Page 25: Flail Motor Hose Installation
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Page 26: Operation Information
FLAIL TRIMMER- OPERATION INFORMATION The vehicle driver should be conversant with all tractor controls and capabilities. It is always advisable for the tractor driver to practice the controls and operations of the Flail Trimmer, in a safe open location away from potential hazards, prior to setting off into work. -
Page 27: Rotor Control
DANGER VERY IMPORTANT It is very important that motor spool and motor spool control lever works in one direction only - From centre (OFF) position to selected (ON) 'rotor cut' direction position – permitting the rotor one direction of cut and the 'OFF' setting only. This eliminates the chance of going from ‘cut-up’... -
Page 28: Cable Controls - Tf5500 Models
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Page 29: Cable Controls - Tf5500S Models
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Page 30: Low Pressure Controls
– LOW PRESSURE CONTROLS Operation and Functions (Refer to diagrams) Power ON – Connect Power Plug to battery. Power OFF – Disconnect power from hedgecutter to tractor. LEVER FUNCTIONS 1. Lever - Movement of the lever in a ‘Forward’ and ‘Backward’ direction operates the Main Arm: Forwards –... -
Page 31: Electric Proportional Controls
ELECTRIC PROPORTIONAL CONTROLS Power ON Power OFF / Emergency STOP Control Panel Buttons: Identification & Function On selection of a function, an LED on the button will be illuminated to indicate the function is active. - Page 32 Joystick Operation / Functions (A) Lift Control Angle Control (Default) Angle Control (Swap Mode) (B) Reach Control To activate the swap mode; press button #9 for >5 seconds Machine Control (Default) Tele OUT Tele IN (Default) (Default) Slew Forward Slew Backward (Swap Mode) (Swap Mode) Tele Control (Default)
- Page 33 Slew Control & Slew –Tele Swap The default controls for Slew operation are buttons #7 & 8 on the control panel. The unit features a built in Slew - Tele swap function which is activated by pressing button #9 on the control panel for 1 second;...
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Page 34: Cutting Head
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS - CUTTING POSITION The cutting head must at all times be lowered gently into the cutting position. Never ‘drop’ a flailhead into a hedge at speed. When cutting at ground level (grass etc.) the head must be lowered gently to give a slight contact pressure of roller to ground. - Page 35 SLIDING FLAILHEADS – Mounting Position Adjustment Head position adjustment must be performed with the unit located on a firm level site. Place head to rest on the ground. Loosen the 8 mounting nuts. Carefully operate ‘Reach’ to slide mounting bracket to the required position. Re-tighten mounting nuts in a ‘criss-cross’ sequence and torque to 95 Nm.
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Page 36: Transportation
TRANSPORTATION For transport the machine should be ‘folded’ into a position that is as compact as possible within the confines of the tractor width. The cutting head should be placed into the vertical position with the flails outwards ensuring sufficient clearance of the tractor wheel to avoid possible contact or fouling during transportation. -
Page 37: Head Belt Adjustment
CUTTING HEAD ‘VEE’ BELT ADJUSTMENT To adjust the cutting head ‘vee’ belts the following procedure should be followed: - Position the cutting head on the ground in a safe level location with the drive end uppermost. Switch off the tractor engine, remove and pocket the key. ... -
Page 38: Head Belt Replacement
CUTTING HEAD ‘VEE’ BELT REPLACEMENT To replace the cutting head ‘vee’ belts the following procedure should be followed: - Hydraulically position cutting head to stand vertically on the ground with the drive end uppermost - this should be done on a firm and level location to ensure the cutting head is steady and safe in this position. -
Page 39: Rotor Removal & Replacement
ROTOR REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Removal procedure: With the machine attached to the tractor, hydraulically position the cutting head vertically with the drive end downwards resting on the ground – select a firm level location and ensure the weight of the head is fully rested on the ground. ... -
Page 40: Roller Height Adjustment
ROLLER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The cutting height of the flail head may be adjusted to cut at 4 different heights; this is achieved by altering the mounting position of the roller on the flail head - refer to diagram below. To alter the roller position, each end bracket of the roller and the relative securing bolts will need to be positioned at either of the four position height options offered. -
Page 41: Machine Removal
REMOVING THE MACHINE FROM THE TRACTOR Select a good clear, level and firm site on which to detach and store the machine. IMPORTANT Use the hydraulics to lower the head onto the ground horizontally (as if you were cutting grass). ... - Page 42 Replace location pins back through arms of stabiliser assembly and secure in position with lynch pins. Re-connect top link bar assembly back onto stabiliser with pin and lynch pin provided. Replace lower linkage pins back into relevant positions on mounting frame and secure with lynch pins.
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Page 43: Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE General Lubrication The example illustration opposite indicates the general locations of lubrication points - all points should be greased on a daily basis and prior storage of the machine. New machines must be greased prior to first use. PTO Shaft Lubrication Gearbox Lubrication Check gearbox oil level on new machines prior to first use, top up if required before using... - Page 44 Gearbox Capacity: 0.7 Litre SAE75W90 Fully Synthetic which meets the following minimum requirements; Viscosity at 40°C, cSt, 100.0 min. Viscosity at 100°C, cSt, 17.2 min. Drainage of the gearbox for an oil change is via the drain plug located on the base of the gearbox.
- Page 45 SERVICE SCHEDULE Every Day Grease machine fully prior to work (and prior to storage). NOTE: New machines must be greased before initial use. Check for broken or damaged flails. Check tightness of flail nuts and bolts. Visually check for oil leaks and damaged hoses. ...
- Page 46 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Oil Supply Check the oil level in the reservoir daily. Oil Condition & Replacement No fixed time period can be quoted for oil changes as operating conditions can vary widely but a visually inspection of the oil will often indicate its current overall state. Signs of a reduction in its condition will be apparent by changes in colour and appearance when compared to new oil.
- Page 47 Avoid twisting the hose. Adjust the hose line to ensure freedom from rubbing or trapping before tightening hose end connections. All Hydraulic Hoses (BSP) fitted to Twose Hedgecutters have ‘soft seal’ connections on both flail and ram circuit hoses.
- Page 48 CONTROL CABLES The control cables operate on a push/pull system with the spool centring springs always returning the spool to the neutral position when the handle is released. Care should be taken during installation and operation to ensure that the cables are not trapped or kinked.
- Page 49 PTO SHAFT MAINTENANCE PTO Shaft Lubrication The PTO shaft should be lubricated on a regular basis using lithium based grease – each end of the shaft has 2 greasing points; one for lubrication of the universal joint and one for lubricating the rotating fixing ring of the shaft shield –...
- Page 50 TORQUE SETTINGS FOR FASTENERS The chart below lists the correct tightening torque for fasteners. This chart should be referred to when tightening or replacing bolts in order to determine the grade of bolt and the correct torque unless specific torque values are assigned in the text of the manual. Recommended torque is quoted in Foot-Pounds and Newton-Metres within this manual.
- Page 52 McConnel Limited, Temeside Works, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1JL. England. Telephone: 01584 873131. Facsimile: 01584 876463. www.mcconnel.com...
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