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Tedd-Air Series 570 Model Operators Manual ENSURE ALL OPERATORS ARE FAMILIAR WITH THIS OPERATORS MANUAL, BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Issue: 001 Malone Farm Machinery Ballyglass, Claremorris, Co. Mayo, F12 AP11 Republic of Ireland www.malonefm.com...
Declare under our sole responsibility that: The product (type): Tedder ....................Product code: Tedd-Air ......................Serial No: ..........................Date: .............. Manufactured by the above company Conforms to EU Engineering Regulations and other relevant EU guidelines. Signed ............................ (on behalf of Malone Farm Machinery) ............................... (Status)
This manual is an important part of your machine. It should remain with the machine if and when it is sold. If it is damaged or lost, you may contact your dealer, or Malone Farm Machinery company to get a replacement.
Operator Manual “Tedd-Air 570” Tedders 2. TECHNICAL DATA Type Tedd-Air 570 Number of rotors Diameter of rotors 1.60 m Number of tines Type of tines Double Hook Tines Working width 5.74 m Width of the machine 5.74 m Transport width 2.78 m Height (transport mode) 2.60 m...
Operator Manual “Tedd-Air 570” Tedders DESCRIPTION The ‘Tedd-Air 570” is specially designed for forage tedding and spreading by means of rotating spring tines (double hook tines) attached to rotors. Forward angled rotors allow the spring tines to gently collect, turn and lay the forage behind the machine. Gentle airing and even tedding, accelerates the drying process. The need for extended drying time and dependency on spells of good weather is reduced to preserve valuable nourishing substances.
Operator Manual “Tedd-Air 570” Tedders Never leave the driver seat whilst the tractor of the machine is running. • Never attempt to operate a machine without its safety devices fitted or incorrectly secured. • Always place the machine in a safe position before leaving the tractor. Lower the implement •...
Operator Manual “Tedd-Air 570” Tedders OPERATING THE MACHINE When connecting the tedder on the tractor for the first time, check the length of the PTO shaft according to the PTO shaft manufacturer′s manual. Use only PTO shafts with a built-in safety coupling. To connect the machine to the tractor, make sure the front axle weight of the tractor is sufficient (use front weights if necessary) to lift the tedder.
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Operator Manual “Tedd-Air 570” Tedders To make a turn or to drive to another position in the field, operate the tractor hydraulics to lift the rotors from the ground Wheel Positions: There are three wheel-position during the operation with a lever. The wheel position selected will dictate the working position of the machine, flexibility is retained by the pivoting headstock.
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Operator Manual “Tedd-Air 570” Tedders Rotor Height The rotor height can be adjusted in order to achieve the required clearance of the front spring tines from the ground (about 2cm). Adjustment is made with the tractor top link. This setting is a default setting. The height adjustment of the tines must be adapted to the field conditions in practice.
Operator Manual “Tedd-Air 570” Tedders To place the machine into the transport position you need to keep pulling the cord while at the same time using the tractor hydraulics, until the machine locks to transport mode (this is necessary for the Tedd-Air 570 model –The Tedd-Air 840 is lockable without pulling the cord) To disconnect the tedder from the tractor.
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Operator Manual “Tedd-Air 570” Tedders Periodic attention An inspection and maintenance check is necessary for the tedder every year. The tedder should be overhauled from time to time during the year to see if lubrication or maintenance is needed. Maintenance overhaul consists of: Examination of the safety mechanism for transport.
Malone warranty system. These conditions are subject to the following exceptions: Parts of the machine which are not of Malone manufacture, such as tyres, tines, PTO shafts, slip • clutches, hydraulic cylinders, etc. are not covered by this Limited Warranty, but are subject to the warranty of the original manufacturer.
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This Limited Warranty cannot be assigned or transferred to anyone without the prior written consent • of the company. Malone dealers have no right or authority to assume any obligation or take any decision on the • company's behalf, whether expressly or tacitly.
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Spare Parts “Tedd-Air 570” Tedders SPARE PARTS SECTION To be assured of the latest design improvements purchase your Genuine Replacements from the Original Equipment Manufacturer through your local Dealer. Always quote: Machine Type • Year of manufacture • Serial Number •...
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