SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BE-EFGxxxF Before operating the Flail Mower read the following safety instructions. Failure to comply with these warnings may result in serious injury or death. Congratulations On the purchase of your new BE Flail Mower. This information is to assist you in preparing, operating and maintaining your Flail Mower. Please read and understand the information completely before operating your mower, paying special attention to all the safety details.
GENERAL SAFETY BE-EFGxxxF Read the operator’s manual and all safety signs carefully before operating, maintaining, adjusting or removing the Flail Mower. Do not allow passengers to ride on the Flail Mower. Operate only at a safe distance from bystanders. Clear the area of people, especially children, before starting. Stop PTO before dismounting tractor.
OPERATING SAFETY BE-EFGxxxF Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all safety signs before operating, servicing, adjusting, repairing or removing. Do not allow riders. Install and secure all guards and shields before starting or operating. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. Place all controls in neutral, stop tractor engine, set park brake, remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing, attaching or removing.
STORAGE SAFETY BE-EFGxxxF Store the machine in an area away from human activity. Do not permit children to play on or around the stored machine Store the machine in a dry, level area. Clean grease and oil as required and protect it from the elements. MAINTENANCE SAFETY Good maintenance is your responsibility.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BE-EFGxxxF 1. Blade axle 2. Blade axle cover 3. Combined fender 4. Stand 5. Gear box 6. Top Link Bracket 7. Transmission shaft 8. Belt & Pulley Cover PTO Shaft Safety Guard Universal Joint Grease Nipple...
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SAFETY & MODEL DECALS BE-EFGxxxF The position of safety decals are shown in the illustration below. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs and increase your SAFETY AWARENESS. EFGC Model EFGCH Model...
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SAFETY & MODEL DECALS (CONTINUED) BE-EFGxxxF EFG-125 Model No. Description/ Information Date Country of Origin Serial No.
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SAFETY & MODEL DECALS (CONTINUED) BE-EFGxxxF...
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IMPLEMENT SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) BE-EFGxxxF Uses: • Perfect for use after storms when debris is scattered throughout areas usually maintained with normal mowers • Multi-purpose machines for mulching foliage and sticks • Ideal for thick grass, sticks, undergrowth and light vine mulching •...
CHECKING BEFORE OPERATING BE-EFGxxxF Before operating the machine, the following areas should be checked o : 1. Before starting up the machine, check and lubricate all grease points on the machine and drive shaft. 2. Use only an agricultural tractor with horsepower within limits of the implement. 3.
FLAIL MOWER ADJUSTMENT BE-EFGxxxF 1. On a flat piece of ground, attached the Flail Mower to the Tractor using the three point linkage. 2. Use a solid adjustable top link. 3. Lower three point linkage to its lowest position. 4. With the roller at the rear in contact with the ground, adjust the length of the top link so that the lower edge at the side of the flail mower is parallel with the ground.
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FLAIL MOWER ADJUSTMENT BE-EFGxxxF Before starting the machine, check and adjust the following items: • Drive belt tension • Gearbox oil level • Grease nipples on bearing and PTO shaft • All bolts, nuts and screws Storage Operating Position Position In order to keep the machine stable, lower the adjustment stand when the machine is stopped (see drawing above).
HYDRAULIC CONNECTION BE-EFGxxxF Switch the engine o , set the handbrake and remove ignition key. Push the hydraulic lever to release pressure at the remotes. Connect the implement’s hydraulic hoses to the remotes using the quick couplers, having checked the quick couplers are clean and in good condition. Start the engine and activate the hydraulics to check the connection.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE BE-EFGxxxF Fluids and Lubricants Grease: • Use a multi-purpose lithium based grease. Gearbox: • Use SAE 90 gear oil. Storing Lubricants: Your machine can operate at top e ciency only if clean lubricants are used. Use clean containers to handle all lubricants. Store them in an area protected from dust, moisture and other contaminants.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE BE-EFGxxxF The oil should be drained out and replaced after the first 50 hours of operation, then the oil should be changed every 250 hours, or at least once a year. Drain oil from the gearbox thoroughly. Check and clean it. Fill with new gear oil up to the dedicated oil level. The draining procedure is as follows: Remove the draining bolt under the gearbox, so that the oil drains o .
GEARBOX MAINTENANCE BE-EFGxxxF The gearbox used on the Flail Mower will give many years of trouble-free service with minimal maintenance requirements. Maintain the gearbox by following this procedure: Oil Level: • Remove the level plug from the rear or side of the gearbox. •...
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BE-EFGxxxF PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Excessive vibration of the machine. Broken flails. Replace Broken flail. Flails can be replaced by a competent operator. In other cases, replacement must be done by specialized sta . Broken rotor support. Replace rotor support with original parts.