McConnel Twose Series Operator's Manual

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Twose Series
FR3 & BR3 SERIES ROLLERS
Models: FR3-64 / FR3-73 / FR3-82
BR3-64 / BR3-73 / BR3-82
OPERATOR MANUAL
Publication 770 / Part No. 22675.70
May 2016

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  • Page 1 Twose Series FR3 & BR3 SERIES ROLLERS Models: FR3-64 / FR3-73 / FR3-82 BR3-64 / BR3-73 / BR3-82 OPERATOR MANUAL Publication 770 / Part No. 22675.70 May 2016...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Warranty Policy

    12 months, unless a different period is specified. 1.02. All spare parts supplied by McConnel Ltd and purchased by the end user are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of sale to the original purchaser for a period of 6 months.
  • Page 4 McConnel Ltd web site and confirms the registration to the purchaser by completing the confirmation form in the operator’s manual. 2.02. Any fault must be reported to an authorised McConnel Ltd dealer as soon as it occurs. Continued use of a machine, after a fault has occurred, can result in further component failure for which McConnel Ltd cannot be held liable.
  • Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity

    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 Trailed Horizontal Folding Rollers Product Code; TWBR, TWFR , THFR Serial No. & Date ………………………………… Type …………………………...
  • Page 6 No responsibility will be accepted by McConnel Limited for any injury, damage or loss arising from the improper use or lack of maintenance of any machinery supplied by them...
  • Page 8 INDEX General Information Introduction Health And Safety General Instructions Operating Instructions Safety When Rolling Routine Maintenance And Laying-Up...
  • Page 9: General Information

    Full address to which spares are to be sent. Method of delivery required. CAUTION: Always insist on genuine and correct spare parts. NOTE: Further copies of this handbook/manual can be obtained from: McCONNEL LIMITED TEMESIDE WORKS LUDLOW SHROPSHIRE SY8 1ND...
  • Page 10 INTRODUCTION This manual describes a range of 3 gang folding rollers available in 6.4m, 7.3m or 8.2m working widths. Roller options offer a choice of either Cambridge or Cambridge/Breaker Rings of 55cm (22”) diameter or Ballast Drums of 76cm (30”) diameter. A set of wheels with pneumatic tyres permits transportation of the machine.
  • Page 11 FR3 Series – Cambridge Roller BR3 Series – Ballast Roller...
  • Page 12: Health And Safety

    HEALTH AND SAFETY Throughout the handbook the following sub headings are used to draw attention to various points of importance. This is to draw attention to very important instructions that MUST be followed precisely to avoid injury or death. CAUTION This is used to draw attention to instructions that MUST be followed to avoid damage to operator, machine, process or the environment.
  • Page 13 HEALTH AND SAFETY Never attempt to assemble, couple up, or operate machinery until you understand fully the functions, controls and safety precautions required, as shown in the operator’s manual. Always follow tractor safety operations and instructions VERY carefully. NEVER TAKE RISKS CAUTION Be aware of warning and instruction decals on machine as care must be taken and instructions obeyed.
  • Page 14 HEALTH AND SAFETY Always be aware of your surroundings - and operate machinery accordingly. Beware of confined or tight areas, low height restrictions, buildings and overhangs etc. Also drive and operate bearing in mind weather conditions such as sun, rain, ice, snow, wind etc. Make allowances in all situations.
  • Page 15: General Instructions

    GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. Before attaching any machine to a tractor make sure that implement is still standing firmly on a good solid level site - as it will be, providing unit was previously parked correctly. Check that any wheels are 'chocked' correctly, and where applicable supports/props are in position where necessary to prevent booms etc.
  • Page 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Machine must only be folded out or in whilst it is securely attached to a suitably sized tractor and located on a firm level site. WARNING! Never attempt to fold or unfold the machine on sloping ground. Attaching Roller to the Tractor 1.
  • Page 17 Parking the Machine 1. Find a good firm level site preferably under cover for long term storage 2. Park roller in the desired position and apply tractor handbrake. 3. Chock the roller wheels to prevent movement. 4. Ensure hoses are not pressurised and remove hydraulic connections from tractor – fit dust caps to tractor and hoses, and disconnect road lighting plug (if fitted).
  • Page 18 SAFETY WHEN ROLLING Before starting work with any roller ensure that the bearings are properly greased and that all bolts and nuts are tight. Remember that a heavy roller will add to your momentum and will require a longer distance for stopping. Particular care will be needed on hilly or sidling ground.
  • Page 19 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND LAYING-UP Daily  Grease shaft bearings thoroughly.  Check nuts and bolts for tightness.  Check wheel nuts for tightness; 185lbs.ft. (250 Nm). Weekly  Grease pivot points thoroughly.  Check all bolts and nuts for tightness. ...
  • Page 20 McConnel Limited, Temeside Works, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1JL. England. Telephone: 01584 873131. Facsimile: 01584 876463. www.mcconnel.com...

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