Page 1
Operator’s Manual MJ62-170, MJ62-190 SYNERGY and Parts List WARNING Read this instruction manual thoroughly before using your machine and follow all safety precautions. www.major-equipment.com...
Page 2
Major reserves the right to modify the machinery and the technical data contained within the manual without prior notice. Further to this, Major assumes no liability for any damages which may result from the use of the information contained within this manual.
Attaching hydraulic hoses to the tractor (RANSOMES model only) AVANT hydraulic attachment Maintenance Machine storage PTO Shaft Maintenance Transmission Bolts Roller (if applicable) Replacement of wear parts Clearing out a blockage Wing shafts alignment (if applicable) Troubleshooting Lubrication schedule www.major-equipment.com...
(see “Product Specifications” section of this booklet) and driven by an adequate drive-line of the tractor PTO. All other use is strictly prohibited. Major will not be held responsible for any loss or damage caused due to a misuse of the machine.
Any exposed, rotating machine component is a potential wrap point. Injuries usually occur when loose clothing or long hair catch on and wrap around rotating parts such as PTO shafts or Drive shafts on the machine. Ensure all guarding is present. www.major-equipment.com...
Operating Safely This MAJOR machine is designed to operate at a PTO rate which is stated in the Product Specifications part of this booklet. Ensure tractor PTO output is set at a correct RPM rate. This MAJOR machine must only be used for purposes outlined in the Intended Use section of this booklet.
• Trim and chamfer the two cut ends of the PTO and clean off all swarf and shavings. • Grease the two profiles and join the two halves of the PTO together. • Mount the PTO shaft and check that its length is correct as before. www.major-equipment.com...
Maximum transport speed of the implement is limited to 25-30km/h depending on the model of the machine (observe safety labels on the machine). Trailed Machines only (if applicable) The shaft must not reach the end of the tube or project from this. Ensure the PTO does not bottom when turning www.major-equipment.com...
Always ensure the pins lock the PTO shaft yoke ends onto the spline shafts on both the tractor and the implement. An unlocked shaft could slip out of position, causing notable mechanical damage and serious injury to both operator and bystanders. www.major-equipment.com...
Machine Serial Numbers If you need to contact MAJOR or your MAJOR dealer for information on servicing or spare parts, always provide the product model and serial numbers. Model and Serial number can be found on the Serial Plate located on the machine.
• being reached by upper and lower limbs. I hereby certify on behalf of Major Equipment Int. Ltd., that this machine when properly installed and operated correctly, complies with all the essential Health & Safety requirements of all legislation referred to above.
DANGER identifies the most serious hazards. Rotating blade hazard To avoid injury, read the manual PTO entanglement hazard - keep clear of PTO drives. 2000 2000 2000 2000 Maximum PTO input Check tightness of the transmission bolts High oil pressure hazard Grease points www.major-equipment.com...
5. If the machine has hydraulic hoses connect them to the appropriate connection. Anti-flip bushing Ensure that anti-flip bushings are fitted to the linkage arms. This will prevent the machine from flipping back during reversing. Failure to do so can expose the blades and damage the PTO shaft. Bushing www.major-equipment.com...
2. Ensure moving parts become still then transform the machine into transport position by hydraulic control 3. During the transport and any time the machine shall be raised, the raising device shall be adjusted to assure that the machine is at least 250mm over the ground. Transport Position www.major-equipment.com...
3. Lower the machine by hydraulic control to the ground or use tractor linkage controls. 4. Start up the tractor PTO at a low RPM. 5. Build up to operating speed, select a suitable forward gear & proceed to cut grass. Mowing Position www.major-equipment.com...
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE PROPERTY MAJO OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT INTL. LTD. Vendor: ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN www.major-equipme PERMISSION OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT INTL. LTD. IS PROHIBITED. Route: Quantity Date Stock Code: Rev.
This will provide flotation during mowing. Ensure that there is space between the machine and the linkage arms. Avoid “bulldozing” the ground. Linkage bolt Slotted hole AVANT linkage arm Space between the body of the machine and the linkage arm GROUND LINE www.major-equipment.com...
Maintenance 061120 In order to keep your Major machine in a good working order it is necessary to conduct maintenance on a regular basis. Only competent and skilled persons who have fully read and understood this operator’s manual are allowed to carry out maintenance on this machine.
Blades, blade backs, blade bushing, blade bolts and nuts must be checked on a regular basis for wear and defection. MAJOR recommends to visually check the blade assemblies every 40 hours of operation. This interval may change depending on the operational conditions.
Check PTO rate & adjust as necessary Noisy machine Rotors bent / broken Replace bent or missing blades Check PTO shafts are aligned correctly Bent PTO shaft Check output shaft on gearboxs are not bent Check driveline between gearboxes is aligned. www.major-equipment.com...
Page 25
Replace seal or use a sealant on outside diameter Gearbox leaking Oil seal not sealing in the housing of seal Oil level too high Drain oil to proper level Hole in gearbox Replace the gearbox Gasket damaged Replace gasket Bolts loose Tighten bolts www.major-equipment.com...
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE PROPERTY MAJOR OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT INTL. LTD. Vendor: ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN www.major-equipment.com PERMISSION OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT INTL. LTD. IS PROHIBITED. ntity Date Rev. Drawing No. Route:...
Page 28
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE PROPERTY MAJO OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT INTL. LTD. Vendor: ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN www.major-equipme PERMISSION OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT INTL. LTD. IS PROHIBITED. ntity Date Stock Code: Rev. Drawing No.
MAJOR Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Description PERMISSION OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT INTL. LTD. IS PROHIBITED. OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT INTL. LTD. Vendor: ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN Quantity Date Stock Code: Rev. Drawing No.
Page 36
M16 NYLOC NUT 2 off - JOHN DEERE, TYM (stepped g/box). 2 off - KUBOTA, SHIBAURA, NEW HOLLAND, TYM 1 off - KUBOTA, SHIBAURA, NEW HOLLAND, TYM (STANDARD), RANSOMES. (STANDARD), RANSOMES. 1 off - JOHN DEERE, TYM (stepped g/box). www.major-equipment.com...
Page 37
OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT INTL. LTD. Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Vendor: Description ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN www.major-equipment.com PERMISSION OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT INTL. LTD. IS PROHIBITED. Quantity Date Stock Code: Rev. Drawing No. Scale Route: Drawn Title...
Page 41
All MAJOR machines must be registered when sold, to ensure that you receive the correct warranty cover and service bulletins. To register your machine for warranty, please go to the SALES & SUPPORT section of our website www.major-equipment.com and enter your details.
Page 42
Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo, F35 C891, Ireland Tel: + 353 (0) 9496 30572 info@major-equipment.com UK Office Major Equipment Ltd Major Ind. Estate, Heysham, Lancs, LA3 3JJ, UK Tel: + 44 (0) 1524 850501 ukinfo@major-equipment.com Netherlands Office Major Equipment Intl Ltd (EU)
Need help?
Do you have a question about the SYNERGY MJ62-170 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers