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TMG -TMB55 Product Manual

55" 3-point hitch brush mulcher
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  • Page 1 1. SAFTY.................................. 2 ► www.tmgindustrial.com 0/18 TOLL FREE:1-877-761-2819...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.1 General................................. 2 1.2 Safety Instructions..............................2 1.3 TMG Brush Mulch er – Description and Applications.................... 3 1.4 Operational Safety The Work Area......................... 4 1.5 The Hazard Zone..............................4 1.6 Dangerous Locations............................5 1.7 Urban Precautions..............................6 2. OPERATIONAL SAFETY/ THE OPERATOR....................... 6 2.1 Sound Levels/ Hearing Protection..................

  • Page 3: General

    2. Do not operate or perform maintenance on your brush mulcher without reading and understanding this entire manual first. 3. If this manual is lost or if you have any questions, contact TMG or your dealer before you proceed. UNDERSTAND THE WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS, RULES AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1.

  • Page 4: Tmg Brush Mulcher - Description And Applications

    Obey all safety labels on the forestry mulcher. They are provided for your protection. If any labels are removed, damaged, or made unreadable in any way, call your dealer for a replacement. 1.3 TMG BRUSH MULCHER – DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATIONS Forestry...

  • Page 5: Dangerous Locations

    1.6 DANGEROUS LOCATIONS Flying debris or objects and falling objects can cause serious injury or death Improper operation and failure to follow safety precautions can cause serious injury or death. All personnel must be clear of the hazard zone while the Mulcher is in operation. DANGER EXISTS MOST PROMINENTLY IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND THE MULCHER.

  • Page 6: Operational Safety/ The Operator

    Establish safety parameters that fit the site: String colored warning tape to secure the work area. Place signs warning of mowing zone (if working alongside of highway) 1,000ft 300m) (minimum) before edge of Hazard Zone is breached. Utilize a traffic director when the hazard zone impinges on Pedestrian or vehicular traffic Erect barriers 2.

  • Page 7: Stopping The Rotor Before Exiting The Carrier

    For PTO Carriers: A1/2” (1.25cm) thick polycarbonate or equal, should be installed in place of or outside of the cab glass between the operator and the mulcher. A steel mesh screen of 2” (5cm) maximum openings and 1/4”(6cm) diameter wire is recommended outside of the cabbetween the mulcher and the operator to protect Polycarbonate from scratches.

  • Page 8: Carrier Vehicle Preparation/Maintenance

    If there is no place to stop the rotor, wait for the rotor to stop before exiting the cab. 3. CARRIER VEHICLE PREPARATION/MAINTENANCE 3.1 SHIELDING Shielding is essential for protecting the Carrier and the operator. All parts of the carrier closest to the mulcher are most susceptible to damage. Use appropriate material as brush guards.

  • Page 9: Avoid Metal And Wire

    4.1 AVOID METAL AND WIRE Metal can to break the tools’ carbide tips. Wire seeks to wrap itself around the rotor shaft, especially near the bearings. The wire can tighten and squeeze past the grease seals causing BEARING DAMAGE IF NOT REMOVED. 4.2 USE CAUTION WITH STRINGY VEGETATION Shredding material like Palmetto, Bird of Paradise, and yard waste tied with plastic can damage the rotor bearings.

  • Page 10: Stump Grinding

    Now the head is positioned properly for shredding the work you have taken down. A major factor in successful operation is learning how soon to start going back the way you came. It is in this mode that the finish work is performed.

  • Page 11: Trap Door

    FOR LARGER TREES:  Retract the hydraulic top link or hydraulic cylinders of loader arms to rotate the mulcher back far enough so that all the tools contact the tree and begin to cut through it. When a majority portion of the trunk has been cut (e.g. 7” (18cm) of a 12” (30cm) tree extend the push bar ...

  • Page 12: Rotor Power Belts

    The weight of the mulcher lightens the carriers’ rear wheel weight. When transporting the unit, at least 20% of the  carrier’s unladen weight has to lie on the front axle to assure reliable steering and avoid tipping backwards. Weight the carrier front accordingly. Use only original replacement parts for repairs ...

  • Page 13: Lubrication Points

    6.3 LUBRICATION POINTS NOTICE! LUBRICATION TYPE The manufacturer’s warranty is conditional upon using a quality #2 lithium based grease. Shut-off the engine. Put carrier in depressurized state.  Wait until all machine components have completely stopped before touching them.  Use lockout/tag out procedure (29CFR 1910.147) during any inspection or maintenance.

  • Page 14: Tighten All Bolts

    NOTICE: IF GREASE IS NOTICED INSIDE The belt housing, decrease The frequency of lubrication. Drive Shaft Bearing Housing – Every 50 hours (1-2 pumps max).  Open front access panels on each side. Use hand pump only. Notice: Excess lubrication can elevate the operating temperature of the bearing housing. ACCEPTABLE LEVELS AT HOUSING ARE: Minimum- 50% full (Add 1 pump and recheck) Maximum 75% at assembly...

  • Page 15: Disposal Procedure

    8. DISPOSAL PROCEDURE Do not discard into municipal waste stream. Disassemble and contain hydraulic components in approve container. Discard through a licensed processing facility. 9. PART LIST ► www.tmgindustrial.com 14/18 TOLL FREE:1-877-761-2819...
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  • Page 17 PART PART PART SPEC DESCRIPTION PART SPEC DESCRIPTION FFM140.011 body weldment FFM140.016 bolt weldment D220.018 adjust seat FFM140.015 right plate weldment GB97.1-14 washer 14 GB97.1-12 washer 12 weldment GB93-14 spring washer14 GB93-12 spring washer 12 GB5783-M14x45 bolt M14X45 GB5783-M12x35 bolt M12X35 FFM140.004 gearbox assy FFM140.107...
  • Page 18 FM140.114 ASSEMBLY PART PART SPEC DESCRIPTION FFM140.114 Tensioner FFM140.115 bush GB276-204 bearing 204 FFM140.116 axle GB1152-M8x1 grease nipple GB5672-M12x50 bolt M12X55 GB5673-M10x20 bolt M10X20 GB93-10 spring washer 10 GB5287-10 washer 10 FFM140.117 bush FFM140.025 tensioned seat GB6170-M12 nut M16 washer 16 GB97.1-12 washer 16 FFM140.026...
  • Page 19 PART PART SPEC DESCRIPTION XH650.001 gearbox XH650 FFM140.402 connector GB1096-A10x65 key A10X65 FFM140.40 Axle EFGC125.166 paper FFM140.041 axle pipe GB93-12 Spring washer12 GB5786-M12x1.25X35 bolt M12x1.25X35 GB1152-89 Grease nipple GB13871 GB13871 seal FB45X70X8 6-10 GB276-6208 Bearing 6208 6-11 GB894.1-40 external circlip 40 6-12 GB893.1-80 internal circlip 40...

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