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- Page 1 olqljb` Operator’s Manual HURRICANE Heavy Duty Flail Mower H80-060, H80-072, H80-088, H80-100 The operator’s manual is a technical service guide and must always accompany the machine. MEH80EC H80-060, H80-072, H80-088, H80-100...
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Page 2: Signal Words
SAFETY Take note! This safety alert symbol found throughout this manual is used to call your attention to instructions involving your personal safety and the safety of others. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or death. This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! - Page 3 olqljb` Operator’s Manual HURRICANE Heavy Duty Flail Mower H80-060, H80-072, H80-088, H80-100 The operator’s manual is a technical service guide and must always accompany the machine. MEH80EC H80-060, H80-072, H80-088, H80-100...
- Page 4 INDEX 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION 1.01 - General 1.02 - Model and Serial Number ID 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2.01 - Preparation 2.02 - Starting and Stopping 2.03 - Messages and Signs 3 - OPERATION 3.01 - Operational Safety 3.02 - Set Up 3.03 - Cutting Height Adjustment 3.04 - Gauge Wheels (Option) 3.05 - Pre-Operational Check...
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Page 5: General Information
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION Thank you and congratulations for having chosen our implement. Your new flail mower is a technologically advanced machine constructed of high quality, sturdy components that will fulfil your working expectations. Read this manual carefully. It will instruct you on how to operate and service your mower safely and correctly. - Page 6 ’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL Carefully read the Warranty section , detailing coverage and limitations of this warranty. Warranty is provided for customers who operate and maintain their equipment as described in this manual. Warranty registration is accomplished by the dealer by completing and forwarding the Warranty Registration form to the Company, along with a copy of the dealer’s invoice.
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Page 7: Safety Precautions
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety is the primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator. In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of... -
Page 8: Starting And Stopping
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 2.02 - Starting and Stopping 1. Be sure that no one is near the machine prior to engaging or while the machine is working. 2. Be sure the tractor is in “Neutral” before starting engine. 3. Mower operating power is supplied from tractor PTO. Refer to your tractor manual for PTO engagement and disengagement instructions. - Page 9 ’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL Fig. 2 - Safety decals - implement; replace immediately if damaged. 1. Read this manual carefully. 2. Before maintenance operations, disengage PTO and shut tractor down. 3. 540 rpm PTO only. 4. Keep away from rotating driveline. 5.
- Page 10 ’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL Safety decals - driveline; replace immediately if damaged. 1. Danger: Rotating driveline, contact can cause death. Keep away! Do not operate without: All driveline guards, tractor and equipment shields in place. Driveline securely attached at both ends. ...
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Page 11: Operational Safety
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 3 - OPERATION The Hurricane is a sturdy and easy to use flail mower. It is especially designed to offer the best performance wherever professional, highly accurate, safe mowing is required. The Hurricane H80 is engineered to be used with tractors from 40 to 80 HP, 540 rpm and a category 1 or 2 three point hitch. - Page 12 ’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 4. When this machine is operated in populated areas where thrown objects could injure persons or property, a standard equipment front rubber strip (which is designed to reduce the possibility of thrown objects) must be installed. 5.
- Page 13 ’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL tractor and equipment weight on the front wheels, you must not exceed the ROPS weight certification. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not guess or estimate! 22. Inspect the entire machine periodically . Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken parts, and leaky or loose fittings.
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Page 14: Cutting Height Adjustment
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL CAUTION: Stand clear of bands when cutting as they could be under sufficient tension to cause them to fly loose. Take care in removing bands and wire, they often have extremely sharp edges and cut very easily. As mentioned above all our flail mowers may be either tractor front or rear mounted. -
Page 15: Pre-Operational Check
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL To change the cutting height do the following (see fig. 4): 1. Unbolt and remove the 4 bolts, 2 on each side, (see #1, fig. 4) that secure the roller height position. 2. Swivel the roller into its desired position and insert the bolts into two of the available holes. -
Page 16: Attaching To The Tractor
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL tractor and remove the key before working around hitch, attaching or detaching driveline, making adjustments, servicing or cleaning the machine. 3.06 - Attaching to the Tractor Unit may be used on tractors ranging from 40 to 80 HP equipped with a standard PTO and a category 1 or 2 three point hitch. - Page 17 ’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL and needs to be shortened. Contact your local dealer if it is determined that the driveline is too short for your tractor. 3.07 - Start Up DANGER: The mower must always be lowered to the ground before starting tractor engine or engaging PTO lever.
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Page 18: Working Speed
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 12. Making sure the proper attire is worn. Avoiding loose fitting clothing which can become entangled. Wearing sturdy, tough-soled work shoes and protective equipment for eyes, hands, ears and head. Never operate tractor or implements in bare feet, sandals or sneakers. -
Page 19: Uneven Terrain
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL height gives a more even cut with less tendency to leave tire tracks. If cut is still not satisfactory, cut the area twice. Mow extremely tall grass twice. On the first pass use a high cutting height. On the second pass position the mower at the desired height and when practical, mow at a right angle in travel to the first pass. - Page 20 ’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 5. Pass diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to prevent hanging up the tractor and implement. 6. Slow down on sharp turns and slopes to prevent tipping or loss of control. 7. Avoid tipping the mower while cutting. 8.
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Page 21: Maintenance Safety
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 4 - MAINTENANCE DANGER: Stop engine, lock parking brake and remove key before performing any service or maintenance. Never rely on the tractor lift system. Install blocks or stands under the mower to prevent it from falling. Always use personal protection devices, such as glasses or gloves when performing maintenance. - Page 22 ’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL specifications. The company will not claim responsibility for use of unapproved parts and/or accessories and other damages as a result of their use. 14. Unauthorised modifications to the machine may impair the function and/or safety of the machine and reduce its life.
- Page 23 ’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL Every 8 hours: 1. Lubricate driveline: Apply two or three shots of grease to the driveline cross and bearings and the telescoping shafts. See the driveline manufacturer operator’s manual for further information on the driveline. 2. Lubricate roller bearings (see fig. 5) and rotor support bearings (see fig. 6): Apply two three shots of grease to the roller bearings and to the rotor bearings on each side of the machine.
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Page 24: Blade Maintenance
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 2. Check belt tension DANGER: The beginning of abnormal vibrations from the rotor may mean it is out of balance. A single broken or missing blade is enough to cause this. An unbalanced rotor, due to its high rotation speed, can dislodge itself from the side bearing supports thus destroying the mower and cause serious injury to persons nearby. -
Page 25: Blade Options
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 3. Remove the worn blades and double pivot ring from the blade carrier welded onto the rotor. Replace with new blades and possibly a new double pivot ring. 4. Ensure the cutting edge of the blades is the leading edge in the direction of rotation. 5. -
Page 26: Belt Tension
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL available. This leaves the grass with a rippled cut. Also available is a straight “dethatching” blade which is used in unison with either of the other two. This blade cuts into grass roots and brings the dead thatch to the top (see fig. 8). Fig. -
Page 27: Belt Replacement
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL Belt tension control Check the tension of both belts (see fig. 9) by applying a force of 5 to 6 kg. (12 to 15 lb.) pushing against each belt halfway between the pulleys. The belt deflection should be between 8 to 10 mm. - Page 28 ’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 4.07 - Reverse Gearbox Direction It is possible to reverse the direction of rotation of the output shaft on the gearbox and therefore to use the flail mower with a tractor that has a shaft with a counter clockwise rotation.
- Page 29 ’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL maximum extended position, the ideal minimum overlap of the two halves should be approximately 15 cm. (6”) (see fig. 11). If determined that the driveline is too long, follow these procedures to adjust the length: 1. Separate the two driveline halves. Connect one half to the tractor PTO and the other half to the mower.
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Page 30: Overrunning Clutch
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL CAUTION: When the implement is not hooked to the tractor, the driveline must be supported by the storage hook attached to the top link. 4.10 - Overrunning Clutch The mower is supplied with a PTO driveline that comes equipped with an overrunning clutch. - Page 31 ’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL TABLE 1 - TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Metric (ISO) Inch (SAE) treaded treaded bolts head bolts head marking marking Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9 Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Bolt Bolt Thread Thread size ft-lb ft-lb ft-lb size inch...
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Page 32: Repair Procedures
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 5 - REPAIR PROCEDURES CAUTION: All repair procedures must be done by authorised dealerships. It is not recommended that untrained individuals perform any repair work. The following operations are detailed for qualified personnel only. 5.01 - Gearbox To remove the gearbox from the frame do the following: 1. -
Page 33: Suggested Spare Parts
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 5.03 - Suggested Spare Parts It is suggested that the following spare parts be kept on hand for the mower at all times to prevent a minor problem from delaying work. Description Quantity Blades 1 set Blade bolts and nuts 1 set Double pivot ring... -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 6 - TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Be sure tractor engine is off, parking brake is locked, and key is removed before making any adjustments. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Uneven Machine not parallel to the Roller is not in the same adjustment cutting. -
Page 35: Pre-Delivery Checklist
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 7 - PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST To the dealer: Inspect the machine thoroughly after assembly to assure it is functioning properly before delivering it to the customer. The following checklist is a reminder of points to cover. Check off each item as it is found satisfactory or after proper adjustment is made. -
Page 36: Warranty
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL 8 - WARRANTY The Company warrants its machine from defects in material and workmanship. The machines are warranted from the invoice date for the following periods. 1. 24 months for private use. 2. 12 months for commercial, contractual and public use. 3. - Page 37 ’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL The Company reserves the right to modify or update machines without the obligation of modifying or updating previously sold machines. Venue: any judgements will be decided by the Verona Court. olqljb` ARRANTY...
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Page 38: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
’ URRICANE PERATOR ANUAL EC Declaration of Conformity according to Directive 2006/42/EC olqljb` =ëé~ sá~=jçäáåç=Çá=pçéê~I=RS PTMRQ=kçÖ~ê~=EsÉêçå~FI=fí~äó declare under our sole responsibility, that the product: Flail Mower H80 Model ____________ Serial No. _______________ to which this declaration relates corresponds to the relevant basic safety and health requirements of the Directive 2006/42/EC. -
Page 41: Warranty Registration
Operator’s Manual and literature published by Rotomec. Inspected by: Date: Date: Dealer’s Signature: Customer’s Signature: This registration along with a copy of the invoice must be sent to Rotomec spa within 14 days of date of purchase. - Page 42 Place stamp here olqljb`=ëé~ Via Molino di Sopra, 56 37054 Nogara (VR) ITALY...
- Page 43 Use only original spare parts All rights reserved. It is unlawful to copy, reprint or use any of the information or details in this manual without the expressed written permission of the Company. Technical information provided in this manual is approximate, the Company reserves the right to modify or improve the models shown for technical or commercial purposes.
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