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- Page 1 Twose Series Flailheads 1.2M & 1.5M Belt-Drive Sliding Head Standard Roller / Hydraulic Roller Operator Manual Publication 767 June 2016...
- Page 2 VERIFICATION OF WARRANTY REGISTRATION DEALER WARRANTY INFORMATION & REGISTRATION VERIFICATION It is imperative that the selling dealer registers this machine with McConnel Limited before delivery to the end user – failure to do so may affect the validity of the machine warranty.
- Page 3 1500 hours. Engine warranty will be specific to the Manufacturer of that unit. 1.02. All spare parts supplied by McConnel Ltd and purchased by the end user are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of sale to the original purchaser for a period of 6 months.
- Page 4 2.02. Any fault must be reported to an authorised McConnel Ltd dealer as soon as it occurs. Continued use of a machine, after a fault has occurred, can result in further component failure for which McConnel Ltd cannot be held liable.
- Page 5 MISCELLANEOUS 4.01. McConnel Ltd may waive compliance with any of the terms of this limited warranty, but no waiver of any terms shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other term. 4.02. If any provision of this limited warranty shall violate any applicable law and is held to be unenforceable, then the invalidity of such provision shall not invalidate any other provisions herein.
- Page 7 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Conforming to EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC McCONNEL LIMITED, Temeside Works, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1JL, UK Hereby declare that: The Product; Hydraulic Arm Mounted Flail Head Product Code; TWHD Serial No. & Date ………………………………… Type ………………………… Manufactured in; United Kingdom Complies with the required provisions of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC The machinery directive is supported by the following harmonized standards;...
- Page 8 For best performance… USE ONLY GENUINE TWOSE SERIES PARTS To be assured of the latest design improvements purchase your ‘Genuine Replacements’ from the ‘Original Equipment Manufacturer’ McCON NEL LIMITED Through your local Dealer or Stockist Always quote: Machine Type ...
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Page 10: Table Of Contents
LIST OF CONTENTS Page No. General Information Safety Information Attaching Head Running Up Operating Head Drive Forward Speed Wire Trap Hydraulic Rear Roller Operation Warnings Hedge Cutting Hedge Cutting Procedure Grass Cutting Overhead Power Lines Service & Maintenance... -
Page 12: General Information
Always read this manual before fitting or operating the machine – whenever any doubt exists contact your dealer or the McConnel Service Department for advice and assistance. Use only Twose Classic Line Parts on Twose Classic Line equipment and machines. -
Page 13: Safety Information
SAFETY SECTION Beware of the following Potential Dangers associated with the use of this machine: ▲ Becoming trapped when hitching or unhitching. ▲ Tractor overbalancing when arm is extended. ▲ Electrocution due to hitting overhead power lines. ▲ Getting caught on rotating power take off (PTO). ▲... - Page 14 ▲ Ensure that all warning labels are always visible and that they are not damaged, defaced or missing. ▲ Lower the head to the ground when parking up. ▲ Fit locking pins to slew and height before transport and before unhitching when applicable.
- Page 15 ▲ Never operate the tractor or any controls from any position other than from the driving seat. ▲ Never stop the engine with the PTO engaged. ▲ Never operate with flails missing. ▲ Never operate PTO above recommended speed, 540 R.P.M. ▲...
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Page 16: Attaching Head
The following text must be fully understood before attempting to attach the head. If there is any doubt please contact your supplying dealer or McConnel Service Department. Failure to follow the correct procedure to attach/unattached the head could result in personal injury or machine damage. -
Page 17: Running Up
RUNNING UP 1. First ensure the rotor is in the ‘off’ position and PTO drive is disengaged, then start the tractor. 2. Engage PTO into gear and run machine up to low revs, allowing oil to circulate for about 15 minutes before operating arms. 3. -
Page 18: Operating Head Drive
OPERATING HEAD DRIVE Engaging Head Drive Select 540 rpm PTO and run with low engine revs. With the flail head in a safe position move rotor control lever to the ‘ON’ position. Cold start - it is important not to run at full speed with cold oil. Run at low speed for at least 15 minutes to allow oil to warm up. -
Page 19: Hydraulic Rear Roller
HYDRAULIC REAR ROLLER The hydraulic rear roller is controlled by a switch on the control panel. The control of the rear roller is either raised or lowered; there is no in-between height control. Hydraulic rear roller control switch - positions depends on machine options specified. NOTE: To ensure the roller moves freely it is vital that the roller side plates and head cowl are kept clean and lubricated. -
Page 20: Operation Warnings
OPERATION WARNINGS WARNING! Please read all the following operation warnings carefully. ▲ Never drive the tractor with arm out-stretched (except when cutting). When moving from work always first retract arms. Transport with care, metal fatigue is always caused by careless transportation and misuse. If the ground is uneven or bumpy, slow down. ▲... -
Page 21: Hedge Cutting
HEDGE CUTTING Hedge Cutting Recommendation ‘T’ Flails or ‘Boot’ Flails Rear Flap Front Flap Roller Set-Up The roller should be raised so that it is clear of the top of the hedge. The adjustable front guard should be set as low as possible without restricting the ability of the hedge to enter the cutting head. -
Page 22: Hedgecutting Procedure
HEDGECUTTING PROCEDURE Cut the side and bottom of the field side first. This leaves the maximum thickness of hedge on the road side to prevent the possibility of any debris being thrown through the hedge into the path of oncoming vehicles. -
Page 23: Grass Cutting
GRASS CUTTING Grass Cutting Recommendation ‘C’ Flails or ‘Back to Back’ Flails (Optional ‘Boot’ Flails) Cowl Wear Plate Front & Rear Flap Head Float & Angle Float Cutting Height Adjustment Grass Cutting Set rear roller down to control cutting height. Have rubber flap fitted to the front and rear of head and close down the adjustable front hood to reduce flying debris to a minimum. -
Page 24: Overhead Power Lines
OVERHEAD POWER LINES (OHPLs) It cannot be stressed enough the dangers involved when working in the vicinity of Overhead Power Lines (OHPLs). Some of our machines are capable of reach in excess of 8 metres (26’); they have the potential to well exceed, by possibly 3 metres (9’ 9”), the lowest legal minimum height of 5.2 metres from the ground for 11,000 and 33,000 volt power lines. - Page 25 Definitions of Exclusion Zones Risk Assessment Before starting to work near OHPLs you should always assess the risks. The following points should be observed; Know the risks of contacting OHPLs and the risk of flashover. Find out the maximum height and maximum vertical reach of your machine. ...
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Page 26: Service & Maintenance
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE Greasing / Lubrication Grease the lubrication points indicated below on a daily basis. Head Rotor & Roller Lubricate every 8 hours with 5 – 10 pumps of grease. Motor Drive - Belt Drive Motor drive splines are lubricated via the pulley shaft and should be greased every 40 hours with 5 pumps of grease. - Page 27 Hydraulic Hoses Carefully check condition of all hoses during routine service paying particular attention to chafed outer casings. Securely wrap with waterproof adhesive tape to stop the metal braid from rusting. Inspect all hydraulic hoses and fittings on a daily basis to ensure they are in good working order.
- Page 28 Routine Checks Grease all bearings daily. Check there is no wrapping of string, plastic, grass or other debris on rotor shaft and rear roller bearings. Check the condition of flails and ensure all retaining bolts are tight. When flails are replaced care must be taken to maintain balance of rotor shaft, do not change to a different type.
- Page 29 Torque Settings The figures stated below are recommended maximum settings only. Size: Tensile strength: Description: Torque setting (Nm): 12.9 Pulley clamps General fasteners General fasteners 10.9 Flail bolts 10.9 Flail bolts Head bracket bolts Regular Service Chart Service Hrs Service points Grease Check 8 hrs...
- Page 30 TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Excessive belt wear Belt and pulley condition Replace if necessary Pulley alignment Check alignment Incorrect belt tension Tension belts to spec Overloading of implement Reduce forward speed or increase height of cut Cut Quality Flails worn Replace worn flails Rotor speed/direction Check tractor PTO speed...
- Page 32 McConnel Limited, Temeside Works, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1JL. England. Telephone: 01584 873131. Facsimile: 01584 876463. www.mcconnel.com...
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