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- Page 1 FLAIL MOWER MODELS FFM145-FFM160- FFM180-FFM205-FFM220 OPERATOR'S PARTS MANUAL UNIFARM MACHINERY CORPORATION PO BOX 38 WILSON, NC 27894...
- Page 2 Congratulation for purchasing your new FARM-MAXX Flail Mower! This machine has been designed and manufactured following all safety and quality requirements needed for a safe and satisfactory use over time. A careful reading of this manual will permit you to familiarize with your new equipment, and will provide you all the tools needed to use it safely.
- Page 3 RIGHT-HAND AND LEFT-HAND sides are determined by watching from the tractor side. Sometime in the future your tiller may need new parts to replace those are worn or broken. If so, go to nearest FARM-MAXX dealer and provide him the model and part number. Customer information...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENS 1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL 2. INTRODUCTION 2.1. MACHINE IDENTIFICATION 2.2. INTENDED USE 2.3. MAIN PARTS DESCRIPTION 2.4. CONFIGURATION 2.5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 3. SAFETY 3.1. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3.2. EQUIPMENT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3.3. OPERATING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3.4. TRANSPORTING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3.5. -
Page 6: About This Manual
1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL The operator must read the manual for a correct understanding of the hazards that may present when ope- rating the Flail Mower, as well as for obtain optimum performance from the machine. The manual is part of the machine, it must be kept in good condition and remain with the machine even in case of resale, until its demolition. -
Page 7: Intended Use
2.2. INTENDED USE The FLAIL MOWER is designed specifically for cutting grass and for shredding fibrous and wood stalks, corn And branches up to a diameter of 8 cm, depending on the type of tool used. The Flail Mowers are designed to be mounted on tractors equipped with hydraulic lift and universal three point hitch that can support the implement weight, and driven by the power of the tractor through the PTO driveshaft. -
Page 8: Main Parts Description
2.3. MAIN PARTS DESCRIPTION 1. Flail Mower frame 10. Rakes 2. Lower hitch 11. Shredding room 3. Lower hitch pin 12. Roller 4. Upper hitch pin 13. Parking stand 5. Upper hitch 14. Side skid 6. PTO shield 15. Cardan driveshaft 7. -
Page 9: Configuration
2.4. CONFIGURATIONS The FLAIL MOWER can be set in different configurations. The standard configuration can be changed applying one or more optional parts, listed below: STANDARD CONFIGURATION • Mobile arc with hydraulic cylinder • Rear roller • Standard rear cover •... -
Page 10: Technical Specification
• Rear floating wheels (instead of rear roller) 2.5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Technical specification of all models is as given in table. -
Page 12: Safety
3. SAFETY Proper use of the equipment, a strict observance of the safety messages listed below and application of all reasonable practices to avoid any risks, prevents accidents or injury, allows the machine working better and longer, and minimize the failures. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage resulting from not applying the behavioral rules indicated into the manual. -
Page 13: Equipment Safety Instructions
DANGER Do not operate the implement while wearing loose fitting clothing that can give rise to entanglement in parts of the machine. DANGER Do not operate the implement when tired, not in good condition or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. CAUTION If the use of the machine is required at night or in conditions of reduced visibility, use the lighting system of the tractor and possibly an auxiliary lighting system. -
Page 14: Operating Safety Instructions
WARNING Never use the machine to transport or lift people, animals or objects. WARNING Make certain, by adding front ballast, that at least 20% of the total weight (tractor, implement and ballast) is on the front axle of the tractor, to ensure stability. WARNING Before engaging the tractor PTO, make sure the tractor PTO speed is set as required for the Flail Mower (540 rpm). - Page 15 DANGER In presence of steep slopes (greater than 15 degrees) the tilling action may cause instability of the tractor with risk of serious injury or death hazard. Consult the manual for the tractor to determine the maximum slope that the tractor is able to deal with. DANGER Always disengage the PTO before raising the Flail Mower, and never engage the PTO with the Flail Mower in the raised position.
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Page 16: Transporting Safety Instructions
3.4. TRANSPORTING SAFETY INSTRUCTION WARNING Before transporting the machine, determine the stopping characteristics of the tractor and implement. WARNING Transport only at speeds where you can maintain control of the equipment. WARNING When driving on roads, the implement must be in transport position adequately raised from the road surfa- ce, with tractor lifting hydraulics locked so that the Flail Mower cannot be lowered accidentally. -
Page 17: Storage Safety Instructions
CAUTION Before any maintenance operation, make sure that the parts which may become hot during use (gear box) have cooled. WARNING Do not perform repairs that you do not know. Always follow the manual instructions and in case of doubt contact the Manufacturer or your Dealer. - Page 18 SAFETY LABELS POSITION AND DESCRIPTION Disengage the PTO, turn off the tractor engine, remove the key and ensure that all rotating parts have stopped before approaching the implement. Read the operator’s manual before performing any maintenance operation. Thrown or flying objects hazard...
- Page 19 Safety Wear Crushing hazards & Thrown or Flying objects hazards. Operate only with 540 rpm PTO. Rotating Gears Oil filling point Lifting point Grease filling point Hand Hazard...
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Page 20: Set Up
4. SET UP The Flail Mower is delivered equipped with a driveshaft and related operating manual. When the machine is delivered, check that there is no damage to the Flail Mower or driveshaft. In case of damage or missing parts immediately notify the Manufacturer or your Dealer. Because of his size, the machine could be delivered with some parts to be assembled. -
Page 21: Driveline Installation
WARNING Before connect the Flail Mower to the tractor, make sure that tractor and Flail Mower are on a flat, stable and dry surface 4.2. DRIVELINE INSTALLATION The FFM gearbox unit is equipped with a free wheel inside, able to absorbe the rotor inertia during stop- ping, and to prevent possible damage to the transmission system machine-tractor that would be caused by an instantaneous stop of the rotor. -
Page 22: Tractor-Flail Mower Stability
FLAIL MOWER - FFM Series max extenDeD position 15 cm max compResseD position 2 cm A driveshaft too long may cause structural damages to the tractor and machine. If the driveshaft is too long, it may be adapted by removing it and shortening the tubes according to the instructions provided by the Manufacturer in its use and maintenance manual. -
Page 23: Operating
CAUTION Check the lifting capacity and stability of the tractor making sure the following relations are complied with (see table below for definitions): • M x (S1+S2) ≤ 0.2 x T x i + Z x (d+i) • M ≤ 0.3T If this not occurs, apply the front ballast required. -
Page 24: Operating Instructions
Before the start up and before each use, perform the following pre-operation inspections and service of the implement: • check that the machine has not damaged functional parts and has all mechanical parts in good condi- tion. Repair and / or replace the damaged parts; •... - Page 25 • always perform changes and reverse of direction with PTO disengaged and the Flail Mower slightly lifted from the ground to avoid damage to the machine; • periodically check for foreign objects wrapped around the rotor shaft and remove them, after disenga- ging PTO, turning off tractor engine, and removing ignition key;...
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Page 26: Adjustments
5.3. ADJUSTMENTS WARNING All adjustment operations must be performed with the tractor engine off, the PTO disengaged, the Flail Mower lowered to the ground or on security stands, the parking brake set and the ignition key off. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The cutting height of the Flail Mower is determined by the vertical position of the rear roller (or the pivoting wheels) on the machine. - Page 27 If the Flail Mower is provided with the pivoting wheels, to adjust the cutting height (see picture): • lift the Flail Mower, put it on safety stands, then turn off the tractor engine, disengage the PTO, set the parking brake and remove the key from the panel; •...
- Page 28 SKID ADJUSTMENT The position of the skids can be adjusted by: Loosening and removeing the bolts (1) that clamp the skids to the side plates of the frame, Reposition the skids according to the needs, and Retightening the bolts (1). The skids can be placed in 3 different positions but, in the presence of the stabilizer roller ore the pivoting wheels, they have the unique function of protecting the side plates of the frame from any direct contact with the ground.
- Page 30 SIDE SHIFTING ADJUSTMENT The FLAIL MOWERs can be configured with mechanical or hydraulically shifting device. In case of mechanical shifting device, to shift the side position of the machine, act as described below: • lift the Flail Mower, then turn off the tractor engine, disengage the PTO, set the parking brake and remove the key from the panel;...
- Page 31 BELT TENSIONING ADJUSTMENT To check the correct belt tensioning of the side transmission, remove the safety cover of the belts by loose- ning the four bolts (1) that secure it to the frame (see picture): Apply a force of about 10-15 kg on the middle of the belts set, and measure the entity of the consequent deflection of the belts (see picture):...
- Page 32 If the deflection is about 10 mm, the tension is correct. If is not so, proceed with the adjustment in the following way (see picture below): • loosen the four nuts (1) under the gearbox which lock it to the frame; •...
- Page 33 If the replacement of the set of belts is required: • remove the safety cover of the belts by loosening the four bolts that secure it to the frame • loosen the four nuts (1) under the gearbox which lock it to the frame; •...
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Page 34: Stopping And Disconnection
5.4. STOPPING AND DISCONNECTION To stop the Flail Mower at the end of a working session: • bring the tractor to a complete stop; • place the transmission in park or neutral; • reduce the engine speed, then disengage the PTO; •... -
Page 35: Maintenance
6. MAINTENANCE Proper and regular maintenance ensures a long life of the equipment, avoids failures and saves time and repair costs. Periodic inspections and maintenance operations described in this section must be performed by operator in the times and terms prescribed. Failure to comply with maintenance prescriptions can compromise the functioning and duration of the machine, and consequently invalidate the warranty. - Page 36 • repeat this process for all the tools. IMPORTANT Remove and install one blade/hammer at a time to ensure blades/hammers are correctly oriented when installed. Replace worn blades only with original parts. WARNING When the blades/hammers are worn out it is necessary to replace the full set of tools. Replacement of only some of the tools is certainly cause of the rotor unbalance, machine vibrations and can compromise the reliability of the Flail Mower and generate risks to the operator.
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Page 37: Gearbox Lubrication
6.2. GEARBOX LUBRICATION Lubrificant: AGIP ROTRA MP SAE 85W/140 oil gear or equivalent CAUTION Before touching the gearbox wait until it has cooled sufficiently. Check the oil level every 50 hours, making sure the level is aligned with the level plug (1). To perform the check, it is necessary to remove the screws (2) holding the safety cover on the gearbox, which prevents access to the plug. -
Page 38: Rotor Bearings Lubrication
6.3. ROTOR BEARINGS LUBRICATION Lubricant: AGIP GREASE MU EP 2 lithium-type grease (or equivalent) Frequency: each 20 working hours To perform lubrication (see pictures): • turn the cover (1) and inject grease through the nipple (2); • inject grease through the nipple (3). IMPORTANT Make sure to clean the fitting zerk before using the grease gun. -
Page 39: Wheels Brackets Lubrications
6.5. WHEELS BRACKETS LUBRICATION Lubricant: AGIP GREASE MU EP 2 lithium-type grease (or equivalent) Frequency: each 20 working hours To perform lubrication, inject grease into the nipple (1), located on the inner part of the wheel bracket (see picture). 6.6. 3-POINT HITCH LUBRICATION Lubricant: AGIP GREASE MU EP 2 lithium-type grease (or equivalent) Frequency: each 20 working hours To perform lubrication of the shifting parts of the 3-point hitch (see pictures):... -
Page 40: Drive Belts Replacement
6.7. DRIVE BELTS REPLACEMENT Frequently check the wear of the belts, and if one or more of these appears worn replace the full set. To replace the drive belts, refer to the section “Belts tensioning adjustment”. 6.8. DRIVESHAFT MAINTENANCE Lubricant: AGIP GREASE MU EP 2 lithium-type grease (or equivalent) Frequency: each 20 working hours Grease crosses, sliding parts of protective shielding and driveshaft transmission tubes. -
Page 41: Troubleshooting
9. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION • Gearbox overfilled • Drain to proper level • • Oil leaking from gearbox/ Loose filling/drain/level plug Replace breather plug • Damaged breather plug • Tighten filling/drain/level plug transmission case • Damaged seals •... - Page 42 p/numbers and description of safety decals refer to the Section Safety labels. identification of p/numbers description of PTO driveline parts, refer manual driveshaft Manufacturer. • The Manufacturer reserves the right to substitute a required part with an equivalent part, if applicable. •...
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Page 58: Warranty
FARM- MAXX ROTARY TILLER mentioned herein above subject to the conditions set out herein after provided the FARM-MAXX ROTARY TILLER shall be in the possession of and used by such purchaser as from the date of delivery. - Page 59 FARM-MAXX ROTARY provided TILLER. This warranty shall be strictly company along limited to repairs and replacement of the...
- Page 60 Representati authorized representative, alteration in warranty card is made. Any changes in the location of the duly FARM-MAXX ROTARY TILLER or in filled its ownership thereof during the warranty warranty period must be intimated card is not in writing to the company or its...
- Page 61 Besi the cardan shaft torque limiter or when the FARM-MAXX cardan shaft clutch has been damaged ROTARY TILLER through improper maintenance. have been When the implement has been used sold or delivered or beyond the specified power limit as given any stipulation or in the technical data chart.
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Page 62: Ce" Declaration Of Conformity
2014 e-mail: info@FARM- MAXXagro.com Ashwin Gohil / Hasmukh hereby declares that the Gohil machine: Chairman / Managing Type: FARM-MAXX Flail Mower Director Model: FFM - Series satisfies the basic safety and health requirements established European Directive 2006/42/EC. Harmonized standards used:...