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Manuals for ML Rigid Pulvi-Mulcher Manual Number Manual Type 1K044 Operator’s Manual 1K045 Parts Manual...
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DANGER DO NOT operate or perform any maintenance tasks on this equipment until you have completed the following: 1. Receive proper training to operate this equipment safely. 2. Read and understand the operator’s manual. 3. Be thoroughly trained on inspection and repair procedures. Failure to comply with this warning may result in serious injury or possibly death.
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Table of Contents Safety Introduction .............1-1 Description of Unit .
Failure to comply with this warning can result in within 10 days of retail purchase, using the Landoll personal injury or death, damage to the Corporation Ag Products on-line registration process.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY Safety installed during repair include decals which are assigned to them by the manufacturer. • When applying decals to the implement, be sure to NOTE clean the surface to remove any dirt or residue. Investigation has shown that nearly 1/3 of all farm Where possible, sign placement should protect the accidents are caused by careless use of machinery.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY Safety Instructions for Towing Maintenance Safety Vehicles • Block the machine so it will not roll when working on or under it. The maximum travel speed is the lesser of • Transport Locks installed. • The limit of the road conditions; •...
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY High Pressure Fluid Safety Carriage Bolt, Escaping fluid under pressure can be nearly invisible and Drawbar 1-8 x 3-1/2 Tractor have enough force to penetrate the skin causing serious Drawbar injury. Use a piece of cardboard, rather than hands, to search for suspected leaks.
Chapter 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Assembly IMPORTANT CAUTION All Harnesses must be firmly attached to machine Do Not work on or under this machine unless frame members or Hydraulic Hoses so they do not securely blocked and supported by a hoist or sag or become torn loose by field debris.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ASSEMBLY Rockshaft Installation 3. Install the base end of the 3-1/2" x 16" Hydraulic Cylinder using one of the vendor provided pin. The rod end of the Cylinder will be attached to the 1. Place Rockshaft under the frame Rockshaft Rockshaft lug at the same time as the linkage.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ASSEMBLY Tire Installation WARNING Use a torque wrench to assure proper torque. Insufficient torque can cause stud breakage and damage the wheel pilots. Over torque can over stress the studs and strip the threads. NOTE All tire/wheel assemblies are mounted with the valve stem facing outward from Hub and Spindle.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ASSEMBLY Rockshaft Link 4. In the front hole of the Link, install Roller Assembly with a 1.375 x 1.66 x .688 Spacer on each side, place 1. On the front frame tube angle bottom hole, install .546 Thrust Washer on the outside of Link.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ASSEMBLY Pin, 1 x 5-1/16 Roll Pin, Flat Washer,1" 1/4 x 2 Link Hyd Cyl, 3-1/2 x 16 Thrust Washer, 1-1/4 x 12Ga Pin, 1-1/4 x 4-1/2 Roll Pin, 1/4 x 2 Spacer, 1.375 x 1.66 x .688 Roller Assembly ML OpDrawbarLink Figure 2-6: Rockshaft Link...
TABLE OF CONTENTS ASSEMBLY Drawbar Installation 3. Install Jack onto the male swivel on the side of the Drawbar. The swivel on the top of the Drawbar is for 1. Attach the factory assembled Drawbar to the Frame storing the Jack. by removing and reinstalling the two 1 x 7-7/16 Pins, 4.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ASSEMBLY Spring Linkage Assembly 2. Align Spring Linkage slot with Drawbar Center Mast. On the Center Mast place a flat washer on each side The purpose of the Spring Linkage is to cause the rear of of the Spring Linkage slot. Secure with 1 x 7-1/2 the machine to lift before the front during the raising cycle.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ASSEMBLY Roller Installation WARNING Determine Roller Assemblies location based on the Do Not Work Under Machine Unless It Is Blocked machine model. See Figure 2-10. Long Roller is always Securely the Left Rear Roller. NOTE 1. Center Bracket Assembly has a bearing on each side. End Bracket Assembly has a bearing on one side.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ASSEMBLY Tooth Tube Bracket Installation Tooth Tube Bracket Locknut, 9J091 Assemble Tooth Tube Brackets to Center Frame Vertical Use Top and 1/2-13 Middle Holes Tubes. See Figures 2-13 and 2-14. Reversing some of these brackets will cause interference later when Tooth Tube mounting the teeth.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ASSEMBLY Tooth Control Installation 1. After Tooth Tube Brackets are assembled on the machine, pencil mark the tooth locations on the Tooth Tubes. See Figures 2-21, 2-22, and 2-23. 2. Slide the Tooth Tubes through the Brackets. Both of the Tooth Tubes must be centered on the machine, an equal length of tube extending out beyond the outer brackets.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ASSEMBLY S-Tine Installation Tooth locations are shown in Figures 2-21, 2-22, and Duckfoot 2-23. For ease of installation, assemble points with 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Plow Bolts and Flange Locknuts to spring tine before mounting onto tooth tube. See Figure 2-16. Secure each with a Clamp, 1/2-13 x 3-1/2 Carriage Bolt and Locknut.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ASSEMBLY Nut,5/8-11 Washer,5/8 Rear Tube Hydraulic Cylinder Rachet Jack Pin, 3/4 X 5-5/16 Bolt,5/8-11 x 8 Washer,3/4 Cotter Pin, 3/16 X 1-1/2 Washer,3/4 Nut,5/8-11 Washer,5/8 Washer,3/4 Spacer Cotter Pin, 3/16 x 1-1/2 Pin, U-Bolt,5/8-11 3/4 x 6-5/16 Washer,3/4 FRONT Nut,5/8-11...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ASSEMBLY C-Tooth Installation Tooth locations are shown in Figures 2-21, 2-22, and Spring Tooth 2-23. Secure each with a Tooth Clamp, a Clamp Strap, Lock Washers and Nuts. See Figure 2-19. 1. Locate on the front Tooth Tube the C-Tooth that is right of center.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ASSEMBLY Hex Nut,5/8-11 Washer,5/8 Rear Tube Hydraulic Cylinder Ratchet Jack Bolt,5/8-11 x 8 U-Bolt,5/8-11 Cotter Pin, 3/16 x 1-1/2 Washer,5/8 Washer,3/4 Hex Nut,5/8-11 Washer,3/4 Cotter Pin, 3/16 x 1-1/2 FRONT U-Bolt,5/8-11 Front Bracket Washer,5/8 Right Hand Hex Nut,5/8-11 Tooth should be centered Front Bracket between the two Angle Brakets...
TABLE OF CONTENTS ASSEMBLY Hydraulic Installation Tightening Procedure For Swivel O-Ring Fittings 1. Lubricate O-Ring and install the fitting until the metal washer which backs up the O-Ring contacts the face IMPORTANT of the boss. Lower the unit to the ground and relieve system 2.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ASSEMBLY Hyd Cyl, 3-1/2 x 16 Elbow 90° 8MJ x 8MOR Adapter, 8MJ x 8MOR Hose Asm, 3/8 x 42" Hyd Cyl, Adapter, 3 x 8 8MJ x 8MOR Hose Asm, 3/8 x 30" Relief Valve Hose Asm, Tee, Branch 3/8 x 285"...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ASSEMBLY Purging the Lift Hydraulic Circuit 6. Recheck tractor reservoir to make sure it is within operating limits. Fold and Lift Hydraulic Circuit approximate oil IMPORTANT requirement: 1.0 gallon Lower the unit to the ground and relieve system pressure before attempting to repair, adjust, or Purging the Independent Tooth disconnect components.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ASSEMBLY Warning Lamp Installation IMPORTANT All harnesses must be firmly attached to machine 1. Install a Lamp Bracket approximately 31 inches from frame members, or hydraulic hoses, so they don’t sag center line on each side of the rear frame tube with or become torn loose by field debris.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ASSEMBLY Rear Notched Scrapers 2. Center the Scraper Tube with respect to the Rollers. Mount the Scraper Brackets to the Scraper Tube by Installation placing the Scraper Tube between a 2" wide Scraper and a Scraper Bracket. Secure the Scrapers to the Brackets with 3/8-16 x 3-1/2 Bolts, Flat Washers, NOTE Lock Washers, and Nuts.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ASSEMBLY Rear Hitch - Optional 1. Attach the Rear Hitch between center frame tubes using 5/8-11 U-Bolts, Lock Washers, and Nuts. See Figure 2-34. 2. Route the Tandem Adapter Harness through the bulkhead and secure with 1/4-20 x 1 Bolts and Locknuts.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ASSEMBLY Land Leveler Kit - Optional 2. Assemble the LH and RH Adjustment Angles to the appropriate Brackets based on the machine model with 1/2-13 x 1-1/2 Bolts, Lock Washers, and Nuts. NOTE 3. Center Leveler Angle in front of the Center Frame. If the soil pushes ahead of the bar it is set too low.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ASSEMBLY V-Leveler - Optional 2. Attach the Arm to the front of the Front Frame Tube by placing 4-Hole Plate behind the Front tube and inserting 5/8-11 x 8 Bolts, Lock Washers, and Nuts. NOTE Slide the V-Leveler up to the Brackets and insert 1 x If the soil pushes ahead of the bar it is set too low.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ASSEMBLY Table provided for general use. NOTES: 2-34 1K044-2408...
Chapter 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Operation DANGER DANGER CAUTION Never allow anyone to ride on the Pulvi-Mulcher at When transporting farm implements on public any time. Allowing a person to ride on the machine roads, it is the responsibility of the operator to can inflict serious personal injury or death to that abide by state and local laws concerning wide person.
TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION Attaching to the Tractor • If an operator plugs in the 7-Pin Connector, but the lights do not seem to work right, check the 1. Align the Tractor Drawbar with the machine. Raise or above items to make sure there is a good lower the hitch, as needed, using the jack.
TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION Hydraulic System Independent Tooth Control Circuit IMPORTANT The Tooth Control Circuit engages and disengages the Lower the unit to the ground and relieve system C-Spring Teeth or S-Tine Shanks into the soil. When the pressure before attempting to repair, adjust, or Hydraulic Cylinder is fully extended the C-Spring Teeth or disconnect components.
TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION General Operation Front Frame Spacer Hairpin Cotter 1. The minimum horsepower requirements are typically Tube Angles 6-8 horsepower per foot. This will vary widely due to speed, depth, moisture, residue and types of soils. Local dealers can help in making recommendations for your areas.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION Transport Lock (Before Road to Field 1. Raise the machine slightly to loosen the Transport 07/2016) Lock Pin. 2. Remove the Transport Lock Pin from the Link second CAUTION hole from the rear (transport lock position). Insert the Pin in the Link rear hole (storage position).
TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION Depth Control S-Tine and C-Tooth depth is controlled by adjusting the position of the 3 x 8 Cylinder Striker Plate limiting the retraction length of the cylinder. When the cylinder is fully extended the Tine/Tooth is completely out to the ground. See Figure 3-6.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION Notched Wheel Scraper Adjustment NOTE Rear Notched Roller Wheel Scrapers are standard and reversible. Front Notched Roller Scrapers are optional. NOTE A scraper can be used as a guide to achieve the 1/4" gap between the Scraper and Notched Wheels. Notched Roller Wheel Scrapers are designed to keep the Notched Roller Wheels from building up with moist soil during operation.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION Land Leveler / V-Leveler – Land Leveler Height Adjustment 1. Remove the 1/2-13 x 1-1/2 Bolts, Lock Washers, and Optional Nuts that mount the RH and LH Adjustment Angles to the RH and LH Brackets. NOTE 2.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION Transport 6. Before transporting: • Know the transport height and width of the unit 1. Check and follow all federal, state, and local before transport. Use caution when transporting requirements before transporting the Pulvi-Mulcher. near bridges and power lines. 2.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION Table provided for general use. NOTES: 3-10 1K044-2408...
Chapter 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Maintenance General Torque Specifications (rev. 4/97) This chart provides tightening torques for general purpose applications when special torques are not specified on process or drawing. Assembly torques apply to plated nuts and capscrews assembled without supplemental lubrication (as received condition). They do not apply if special graphite moly-disulfide or other extreme pressure lubricants are used.
TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE Hydraulic Fitting Torque Specifications 37 degree JIC, ORS, & ORB (REV. 10/97 This chart provides tightening torques for general purpose applications when special torques are not specified on process or drawing. Assembly torques apply to plated nuts and capscrews assembled without supplemental lubrication (as received condition). They do not apply if special graphite moly-disulfide or other extreme pressure lubricants are used.
TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE Tires Lubrication Maintenance Recommended Tire Size: 9.5L x 15-8 Ply Lubricate with quality grease per recommended lubrication frequency intervals indicated or if machine is Tire Inflation Pressure: 44 PSI not used for an extended period. Greaseable components When Re-Installing 1/2-20 x 1 Wheel Bolts tighten to are the same on each side.
TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE Hydraulic System 1. Check the tractor hydraulic fluid level per tractor owner’s manual and after any leakage. Check Maintenance hydraulic fluid level when the C-Teeth and S-Tines are raised, and machine is raised for transport. IMPORTANT 2.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE Clamp Tightening Procedure C-Tooth Point Replacement The tightening procedure and torque requirement is As the C-Tooth Point wears, a replacement reversible critical in keeping the clamp tight. point is available for installation. Place the reversible point on the front of the C-Tooth, Clamp Tightening Procedure: line-up the two bolt holes, insert two 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 1.
TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE Warning Lamps Storage When connecting the 7-Pin Warning Lamp Connector: 1. The service life of the Pulvi-Mulcher will be extended by proper off-season storage practices. Prior to 1. Make sure the Tractor has a good clean Receptacle, storing the unit, complete the following procedures: free of dirt and corrosion.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS Model Specifications Product Attributes ML 1483, MCL 1483, MLC 1483, MCC 1483 MLS 1483, MCLS 1483, MLCS 1483, MCCS 1483 Approximate Weight ML 1483: 6,314 lbs. (2,864 kg) MLS 1483: 6,255 lbs. (2,837 kg) MCL 1483: 6,184 lbs. (2,805 kg) MCLS 1483: 6,126 lbs.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS Product Attributes ML 1643, MCL 1643, MLC 1643, MCC 1643 MLS 1643, MCLS 1643, MLCS 1643, MCCS 1643 Approximate Weight ML 1643: 6,666 lbs. (3,024 kg) MLS 1643: 6,545 lbs. (2,969 kg) MCL 1643: 6,454 lbs. (2,927 kg) MCLS 1643: 6,421 lbs.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS Product Attributes ML 1803, MCL 1803, MLC 1803, MCC 1803 MLS 1803, MCLS 1803, MLCS 1803, MCCS 1803 Approximate Weight ML 1803: 7,015 lbs. (3,182 kg) MLS 1803: 6,737 lbs. (3,056 kg) MCL 1803: 6,882 lbs. (3,122 kg) MCLS 1803: 6,605 lbs.
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Initial Release 01/2004 690rev0104 Incorporated New Parts 12/2012 690rev1212 Incorporated New Drawings, Parts and ECN’s, Independent Hydraulics. Updated to the Landoll format. 06/2013 690rev0613 Incorporated New Drawings, New Part Numbers, and Optional Equipment. 01/2017 690rev0117 Added LED Warning Lights *2023/05 Land Leveler Kit - Enhanced Drawing, No Part Changes...
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Equipment from Landoll Company, LLC is built to exacting standards ensured by ISO 9001:2015 registration at all Landoll manufacturing facilities. ML Rigid Pulvi-Mulcher Models: 1483, 1643, 1803 ML, MLS, MCL, MCLS, MLC, MLCS, MCC, MCCS, MOOS Re-Order Part Number 1K044...
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