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TMG -TMB70 Product Manual

70" 3-point hitch brush mulcher
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1. SAFTY.................................. 2 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.

  • 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 Take the following precautions! The following precautions are recommended for operator protection. Additional guarding may be required to protect the carrier, such as belly pans or skid plates, etc. Always follow safety regulations and certifications for your specific industry. Check with the manufacturer of your carrier for recommended operator protection. For PTO Carriers: A1/2”...

  • Page 8: Stopping The Rotor Before Exiting The Carrier

    2.6 Stopping the Rotor Before Exiting the Carrier Contact with moving rotor can cause serious injury or death. Do not exit the vehicle before the rotor stops. To stop rotor: Lower the engine speed to Idle (2) Shut off the mulcher circuit Push the rotor into the ground or other debris until rotor stops If there is no place to stop the rotor, wait for the rotor to stop before exiting the cab.

  • Page 9: Policing The Work Area

    Do not dispose of petro-chemical runoff into municipal waste. Do not use high pressure washer directly on electrical contacts. Be careful using high-pressure washers, which may bend and split the radiator fins. 4. POLICING THE WORK AREA Before starting, a visual survey of the area to be worked is helpful in identifying any undesirable items that may be present.

  • Page 10: Stump Grinding

     Gauge carrier speed and shredding depth by monitoring the engine RPM’s in response to the mulcher tools contacting and grinding the work. Do not allow the engine to slow below its torque curve or beyond the engines ability to quickly recover when the load is removed. 5.2 PULL WORKING HAZARD ZONE Flying debris or objects and falling objects can cause serious injury or death.

  • Page 11: Hydraulic Push Bar Operation (Optional Equipment)

    forward to begin each finishing pass. Begin shredding pullback when chains are slightly off the ground and the front corner of the mulcher shoes  contact the ground.  The slower the carrier speed, the finer the grind. 5.5 HYDRAULIC PUSH BAR OPERATION (OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT) FOR SMALLER TREES: The push bar leans small trees over so that when they engage the mulching rotor, they do not fall on the carrier.

  • Page 12: Preventative Maintenance

    6. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Proper preventive maintenance will help ensure that the Mulcher will perform to its full capabilities and eliminate unnecessary breakdowns due to neglect. The manufacturer’s warranty is conditional upon following all maintenance recommendations. 6.1 SAFETY FIRST Dismantle the machine only on flat and firm ground. ...

  • Page 13: Lubrication Points

    TO REPLACE DRIVE BELTS FOLLOW THE SAME PROCEDURE AS STATED ABOVE FOR ADJUSTING BELTS EXCEPT: Remove entire side access panels.  It is not necessary to remove side inspection plates, which are mounted to the access panels.  DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT GUARDS DO NOT OPERATE THE MULCHER WITHOUT ALL GUARDS IN PLACE.

  • Page 14: Tighten All Bolts

     Wait until all machine components have completely stopped before touching them. Use lockout/tag out procedure (29CFR 1910.147) during any inspection or maintenance.  Secure lifting cylinder with locking device before getting in hazardous area.  Insert safety lock before getting in hazardous are. ...

  • Page 15: Tool Replacement

    Note: See rotor specific parts manual for torque specifications. 7.2 TOOL REPLACEMENT Remove fixing bolts   Remove old tool and insert new tool. Torque new fixing bolts and torque to factory specifications (see your specific model parts manual). Use only ...
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  • Page 17 PART PART PART SPEC DESCRIPTION PART SPEC DESCRIPTION FFM140.011 body well-meant FFM140.016 bolt weldment D220.018 adjust seat FFM140.015 right plate GB97.1-14 washer 14 GB97.1-12 washer 12 GB93-14 spring washer14 GB93-12 spring washer 12 GB5783-M14x45 bolt M14X45 GB5783-M12x35 bolt M12X35 FFM140.004 gearbox assy FFM140.107 right cover...
  • 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 GB5287-10 washer FFM140.117 bush FFM140.025 tensioned seat GB6170-M12 GB97.1-12 washer FFM140.026 pul od ►...
  • 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-M12x1.2 bolt GB1152-89 Grease nipple 6-10 GB13871 seal FB45X70X8 6-11 GB276-6208 Bearing 6208 6-12 GB894.1-40 external circlip 6-13 GB893.1-80 internal circlip 6-14...

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