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Aardenburg Alpha M Disc plus Operation & Service Manual

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Flail Mulcher
Operation, Service
ALPHA M (plus)
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  • Page 1 ALPHA M disc plus Flail Mulcher Operation, Service ALPHA M (plus)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE General Information ......................Introduction ........................Symbols ..........................Safety ..........................4 - 7 Safety Labels ....................…..4 Allowed Use ......................Improper Use ......................Safety in the Workplace ..................Operator's Requirements ..................Safety Gear ......................General Safety Rules ......................8 Prepare the Work ....................

  • Page 3: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION: The ALPHA M disc plus flail mulchers are primarily designed to mow grass, weeds and light shrubbery especially between rows of trees, vines or under trees and shrubbery. The mulchers are assembled for operation with 540 RPM tractor input only and supplied standard with Cat.

  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY SAFETY LABELS: The safety labels and the information on the machine, listed in the following table, must be necessarily read and respected; failure to follow these warnings can cause death or severe injuries. Make sure that the labels are always present and legible, should this not be the case, contact your nearest dealer to replace the missing or illegible ones.
  • Page 5 ALPHA M (plus)

  • Page 6: Allowed Use

    SAFETY ALLOWED USE: ALPHA M disc plus mulchers, as described in this instruction and maintenance manual, have been specifically designed to mow grass, weeds, and light brush up to 25 mm diameter by the main mulcher body and 10 mm by the disc mower. Any other use jeopardizes the operator's safety and the machine integrity.

  • Page 7: Safety In The Workplace

    SAFETY SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE: Most of the accidents which take place while the operator is using the machine or the equipment or during their maintenance or repair are caused by a lack of compliance with the basic safety precautions. It is necessary, therefore, to become more and more conscious of the potential risks of one's action by constantly paying attention to its effects.

  • Page 8: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES ALWAYS CONSIDER THE FEATURES OF THE AREA WHERE WORK IS TAKING PLACE: When the equipment is running, it is forbidden to stand within the field of action of the mulcher or of the other accessories of which it is provided with. PREPARE THE WORK: Before and when working, do not drink alcohol, take drugs, or any other substances which may alter your capability of working with machine tools.
  • Page 9 When maintenance or repairs are completed check out that no tools, wiping rags, or other materials are left inside spaces or guides with moving parts. While using the equipment, it is forbidden to make more than one person give directions and make signals.

  • Page 10: Set-Up

    PTO shaft, carefully reading the instruction manuals of the tractor and PTO shaft manufacturers. All ALPHA M disc plus mulchers have been manufactured to be attached to any tractor provided with hydraulic and universal 3-point hitch.
  • Page 11 SET UP Adjust the third point so that the upper part of the frame is parallel to the ground. Lock all connection parts with the special sway chains or tie rods. It is always good to make sure that the central gearbox axis is parallel to the ground thus reducing the stresses on the power take-off and extending the working life of the equipment.

  • Page 12: Driveline Attachment

    SET UP DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT Before assembling the PTO shaft, check out that its RPM and direction of rotation match those of the tractor. Moreover, carefully read the instruction manuals of the PTO shaft and the tractor manufacturers. Before starting work, make sure all safety shields are in place. Check in particular that the safety guards cover the PTO shaft throughout its extension.

  • Page 13: Working Height Adjustment

    SET UP WORKING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The machine's working height is determined by the position of the rear roller. Lifting the roller, the cutters get close to the soil, whereas lowering it the cutters get far from it. After a modification of the working height be sure that the cutters skim the ground;...

  • Page 14: Drive Belt Adjustment

    SET UP DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT Loosen the Screw A and B that locks the support shaft and loosen the counter nut C. Loosen the screws that lock the gear box on the mounting plate D. Adjust the drive belt tension. The correct belt tension is achieved when the belt can be deflected by the belt thickness about 10mm at the centre point between the pulleys.

  • Page 15: Transport & Storage

    TRANSPORT & STORAGE WORKING SPEED The working speed depends on quality, diameter, and height of the material to be cut; anyway, for efficient mulcher performance it must be between 3 and 8 KPH. The power take-off speed must be 540 RPM maximum. Operate the mulcher at its full rated PTO speed to maintain blade speed for a clean cut.

  • Page 16: Pre-Season Check

    TRANSPORT & STORAGE PRE-SEASON CHECK 1. Check the oil level in the gearbox and lubricate all bearings. See "Lubrication". 2. Adjust drive belt tension. See "Belt Drive". 3. Check out all equipment and replace damaged or worn parts. 4. Tighten all bolts and nuts 5.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE Maintenance is a fundamental operation to extend life and performances of any agricultural vehicle; taking care of the machine grants you not only a good work execution, but also a longer life of the whole equipment and a greater safety on the workplace. The operating times indicated in this manual have just an informative character and are referred to normal conditions of use;...

  • Page 18: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 8hrs/ Daily 50hrs/Weekly Annually Lubricate PTO Shaft* Lubricate Roller and / or caster wheels* Lubricate Blade Rotor* Check Gear Box Oil Level (80W 90) Clean Machine Clean and lubricate Clean PTO Shaft Cover Multipurpose EP (Heavy Duty) Lithium grease FIRST CHECK Check the correct tension of the driving belt Check that all bolts and nuts are tightened...

  • Page 19: Gearbox

    MAINTENANCE GEAR BOX MAINTENANCE The oil (80W 90) should be drained out and replaced after the first 50 hours of operation. Then the oil should be changed every 500 hours, or at least once a year. Drain oil from the gearbox thoroughly. Check and clean it. Fill with new gear oil up to the dedicated oil level.

  • Page 20: Warranty Policy

    Commonwealth or State Law, then Aardenburg Machinery BV shall only be liable to the extent expressed in any such law.

  • Page 21: Customer Information

    CUSTOMER INFORMATION CUSTOMER NAME : _______________________________________________ PURCHASED FROM : _______________________________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE : _______________________________________________ MODEL NAME : _______________________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER : _______________________________________________ ALPHA M (plus)

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