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Operator Manual & Parts List MAJOR RANGE OF GRASS TOPPERS Models: 800SM, 900SM, 9FTGDX & 909HD Rev. 201009...
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Major reserves the right to modify the machinery and the technical data contained within the man- ual without prior notice. Further to this, Major assumes no liability for any damages which may result from the use of the information contained within this manual.
Product Identification Machine Serial Numbers If you need to contact MAJOR or your MAJOR dealer for information on servicing or spare parts, always provide the product model and serial numbers. We suggest that you record your machine details below:...
Operating Safely The MAJOR Topper is designed to operate at 540 RPM. Ensure tractor PTO output is set at 540 RPM. The MAJOR Topper must only be used for cutting grass. Moreover, it must only be used with a suitable tractor (see product specifi- cations) and driven by an adequate drive-line by the tractor PTO.
First cut shield “1” and use part “2” as a reference to cut the splined shaft. • Proceed in the same way for the second half. • Trim and chamfer the two cut ends of the PTO and clean off all swarf www.major-equipment.com...
1. With the whole machine as level as possible, check the oil level in the Primary Gearbox, top up as required with Primary Gearbox T304A Primary Gearbox T292006 Primary Gearbox T27A 9FTGDX 800SM & 900SM 909HD Oil filler Oil filler Oil filler plug plug plug...
Key to Main Parts 9FTGDX and 909HD No Name A Frame Strap PTO guard Gearbox cover Rotor gearbox Back guard Skid Front guard Wheel option 909HD & 9FTGDX only (if ordering a wheel kit post sale, please contact MAJOR for fitting instructions) www.major-equipment.com...
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800SM and 900SM No Name Hydraulic ram Float Headstock Transport locking pin (in transport) Carrying arm Gearbox cover Rotor gearbox Front guard Skid 10 Read guard 11 Secondary shaft 12 PTO guard 13 Transport locking pin ( when mowing) 14 Hydraulic hoses...
1. Check machine is hitched to the tractor as described. Ensure the tractor parking brake is applied 2. Lift the body clear from the ground with the tractor 3 point linkage 3. Transform the machine into transport position by hydraulic control. 4. Lock in position with the transport locking pin. www.major-equipment.com...
3. Transform the machine into mowing position by hydraulic control. 4. Locate transport locking pin as shown previously Never place limbs under the machine while rotors are turning. Rotors can remain turning for up to 1 minute after disengaging PTO www.major-equipment.com...
Mowing - All Models 1. The MAJOR Topper is designed to operate at a max 540 rpm. Always operate on level ground when connecting / unconnecting the implement. This will prevent dangerous movement. 2. Never allow anyone to stand between the tractor and the TOPPER Ensure the machine is hitched correctly to the tractor as previously described 3.
Good, regular maintenance and correct use are if the Topper is to remain safe and long lasting. PTO Shaft Maintenance Guard Removal and Yoke End Greasing Prise back locking tabs Pull back PTO Guard Grease points as shown Push Guard into position Click into place Tie check chain PTO Guard Greasing Intervals www.major-equipment.com...
4. Slide yoke shield securely in place IMPORTANT Fit PTO shaft with the shearbolt end connected to the Topper as directed on the PTO guarding Use only genuine MAJOR replacement shear bolts. M8X50 BZP -8.8 Maintenance Schedule Grease the following:...
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Advancing into grass too rapidly Reduce forward speed behind tractor while Very heavy crop Reduce forward speed and / or change cutting height cutting. Pressure relief valve is set too low Adjust relief valve until cutting deck stops falling back www.major-equipment.com...
800SM and 900SM Linkage Item Part No Description Item Part No Description 8SM-BGA 800SM Body FWM24 M24 Flat Washer 8SM5 Damper Bar M10 Nyloc Nut 8SM8 Top Link Float Hinge M10x100BZP M10x100 Bolt 9SM-CA01 900SM Carry Arm (8SM4) M12x30SZP Bolt...
Blades PRO-CUT BLADE SYSTEMS - on all machines from April 2009 MACHINE MODEL: 800SM MACHINE MODEL: 900SM, 9FTGDX and 909HD Item Part No Description Item Part No Description 1/2F 1/2” Nyloc Nut 1/2F 1/2” Nyloc Nut DF-BMP BLADE MOUNT BLADE MOUNT (9FTGDX &...
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OLDER BLADE SYSTEMS - on all Models prior to April 2009 MACHINE MODEL: 800SM MACHINE MODEL: 900SM and 9FTGDX Item Part No Description Item Part No Description 1/2F 1/2” Nyloc Nut 1/2F 1/2” Nyloc Nut 12T-OLB Overlap Blade 12X212FBZP 1/2”x2 1/2” FINE BOLT 12X212FBZP 1/2”x2 1/2”...
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To register your machine for warranty, please go to the Support section of our website www.major-equipment.com and fill in your details.
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HEAD OFFICE UK OFFICE NL & GERMANY OFFICE Major Equipment Intl Ltd Major Equipment Ltd Major Equipment Intl Ltd Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo Major Ind. Estate, Heysham, Postbus 29, NL-7700 AA Ireland Lancs, LA3 3JJ, UK Dedemsvaart, Nederland Tel: 094 9630572...
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