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- Page 1 MHX 170/230/270 Publication 768 April 2014 Part No. 22675.68 Revision: 03.01.19 CUTTERBARS (Heavy Duty) Builds 2018► Operator & Parts Manual...
- 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.
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Page 4: Warranty Policy
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 5: Limitation Of Liability
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 6 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 8 Shropshire England Telephone: +44 (0)1584 873131 www.mcconnel.com - NOISE STATEMENT - The equivalent daily personal noise exposure from this machine measured at the operators’ ear is within the range 78 – 85 dB, these figures apply to a normal distribution of use where the noise fluctuates between zero and maximum.
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Page 10: Table Of Contents
Transportation of the Machine Machine Removal Storage Overhead Power Line Dangers Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts Section Cutterbar Assemblies – MHX 170 / 230 / 270 Hydraulic Ram Assembly Valve Assembly Heel Arm Assembly Spring Assembly Protection Cover Assembly Hose Kit Decal Kit... -
Page 12: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION Read this manual before fitting or operating the machine or accessory. Whenever any doubt exists contact your local dealer or the McConnel Service Department for assistance. Only use ‘Genuine McConnel Parts’ on McConnel machinery and equipment. DEFINITIONS The following definitions apply throughout this manual;... -
Page 13: Machine Description & Purpose Of Use
MACHINE DESCRIPTION & PURPOSE OF USE The McConnel MHX170, MHX230 & MHX270 are a range of ‘Power Arm’ mounted hydraulic cutterbars with working widths of 1.7m, 2.3m and 2.7m respectively. The heavy duty machines are designed for cutting hedges and branches with a maximum diameter of 100mm (4”), in normal conditions, without fraying the branches. -
Page 14: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION This machine has the potential to be extremely dangerous - in the wrong hands it can kill or maim; It is therefore imperative that both owner and operator of the machine reads and understands the following section to ensure they are fully aware of the dangers that do, or may exist, and their responsibilities surrounding the use and operation of the machine. - Page 15 BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE YOU MUST: ▲ Ensure you read all sections of the operator handbook for this machine and any other machines associated to its use. ▲ Ensure the operator is, or has been, properly trained to use the machine. ▲...
- Page 16 ▲ Always disengage the machine, kill the tractor engine, remove and pocket the key before dismounting for any reason. ▲ Always clear up all debris left at the work area, it may cause hazard to others. ▲ Always ensure when you remove your machine from the tractor that it is left in a safe and stable position and secured if necessary.
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Page 17: Additional Safety Advice
No advice given here can replace ‘good common sense’ and ‘total awareness’ at all times, but will go a long way towards the safe use of your McConnel machine. -
Page 18: Safety Decals
SAFETY DECALS Safety Decals – Identification WARNING! WARNING! Avoid fluid escaping under Shut off engine and remove pressure. Consult technical key before performing manual for services maintenance or repair work. procedures. WARNING! WARNING! Flying objects - keep safe Check all nuts are tight distance from the machine every 8 hours. -
Page 19: Vehicle Preparation
VEHICLE / TRACTOR PREPARATION We recommend vehicles are fitted with cabs using ‘safety glass’ windows and protective guarding when used with our machines. Fit Operator Guard (Part No. 7313324) using the hooks provided. Shape the mesh to cover all vulnerable areas. The driver must be looking through mesh and/or polycarbonate glazing when viewing the flail head in any working position - unless the vehicle/ cab... -
Page 20: Procedure For Use
PROCEDURE FOR USE Machine should only be used for cutting of hedges or growth materials up to a maximum diameter of 100mm. For safety purposes the machine is supplied with a blade protection guard that attaches over the knives of the cutterbar and is held in place with spring clips; the guard should be fitted to cutterbar at all times other than during work and must always be fitted during installation and transport. -
Page 21: Start Up & Operation
START UP AND OPERATION Start up and operation of the cutterbar must only be carried out by an operator who has been fully trained in the use of such machinery and is fully aware of the dangers and hazards surround the use of this type of machine. Ensure all persons remain at a safe distance before starting the machine and at all times whilst it is running. -
Page 22: Working
WORKING The work area should be thoroughly inspected prior to starting in order to detect and note possible dangers or hazards such as wire, steel poles or other foreign objects. All removable objects that could cause problems or danger should be cleared from the work area beforehand and any immovable objects or hazards clearly marked in order to avoid them. -
Page 23: Overhead Power Line Dangers
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 24 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 25: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Before any work is carried out on the machine it must be switched off and the hydraulic system freed of pressure. Remove the ignition key, and secure the carrier vehicle against unintended operation or movement. Always wear suitable protection such as gloves, safety glasses, safety boots etc. when carrying out maintenance or repair work on this machine. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Hydraulic Connections and Hoses Avoid twisting the fittings when replacing a hose. Always use two single-head wrenches to loosen and tighten hoses. Hoses will be impaired if they are twisted during installation and pressure pulses in twisted hoses can stress the steel mesh in the hose. The warranty on the hoses covers only the replacement of hoses due to defective materials or manufacturing defects. -
Page 28: Parts Section
PARTS SECTION For best performance … USE ONLY GENUINE McCONNEL SERVICE PARTS To be assured of the latest design improvements purchase your ‘Genuine Replacements’ from the ‘Original Equipment Manufacturer’ Through your local Dealer or Stockist Always quote: Machine Type ... -
Page 29: Cutterbar Assemblies - Mhx 170 / 230 / 270
CUTTERBAR ASSEMBLIES – MHX 170 / 230 / 270 Module(s): 6506941, 6506951, 6506961... - Page 30 CUTTERBAR ASSEMBLIES – MHX 170 / 230 / 270 Module(s): 6506941, 6506951, 6506961 REF. QTY. PART No. DESCRIPTION 6506941 CUTTERBAR ASSEMBLY - MHX 170 6506951 CUTTERBAR ASSEMBLY - MHX 230 6506961 CUTTERBAR ASSEMBLY - MHX 270 6506101 MAIN FRAME 6506084...
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Page 31: Hydraulic Ram Assembly
HYDRAULIC RAM ASSEMBLY Module(s): 6506053 REF. QTY. PART No. DESCRIPTION 6506053 HYDRAULIC RAM ASSEMBLY 6506066 6506071 RAM PIN 6506072 PIN BRACKET 9313044 BOLT 9100204 SPRING WASHER 6506070 BONDED SEAL 6506069 ADAPTOR 6506068 ANGLE ADAPTOR 6506067 SEAL KIT... -
Page 32: Valve Assembly
VALVE ASSEMBLY Module(s): 6506055 REF. QTY. PART No. DESCRIPTION 6506055 VALVE ASSEMBLY 6506073 TWO-WAY VALVE 6506074 ADAPTOR 8650106 BONDED SEAL 6506075 ADAPTOR 8650104 BONDED SEAL 6506132 BOLT 6506133 WASHER 6506134 SPRING WASHER 6506076 * PRESSURE SWITCH (SIDE MOUNT) 6506077 * RELIEF VALVE (TOP MOUNT) * Not shown... -
Page 33: Heel Arm Assembly
HEEL ARM ASSEMBLY Module(s): 6506117 REF. QTY. PART No. DESCRIPTION 6506117 HEEL ARM ASSEMBLY 6506080 HEEL ARM 6506084 BUSH 6506081 DOWEL 6506054 SPRING ASSEMBLY 9100207 SPRING WASHER 9313067 BOLT... -
Page 34: Spring Assembly
SPRING ASSEMBLY Module(s): 6506054 REF. QTY. PART No. DESCRIPTION 6506054 SPRING ASSEMBLY 6506135 BOLT 6506136 HOUSING 6506137 6506138 SPRING 6506139 LOCK NUT... -
Page 35: Protection Cover Assembly
PROTECTION COVER ASSEMBLIES Module(s): 6506127, 6506128, 6506129 REF. QTY. PART No. DESCRIPTION 6506127 PROTECTION COVER ASSEMBLY - MHX 170 6506128 PROTECTION COVER ASSEMBLY - MHX 230 6506129 PROTECTION COVER ASSEMBLY - MHX 270 6506140 PROTECTION COVER - MHX 170 6506141... -
Page 36: Hose Kit
HOSE KIT Module(s): 6506118 REF. QTY. PART No. DESCRIPTION 6506118 HOSE KIT 6506146 HOSE 860mm 6506147 HOSE 715mm 6506148 HOSE SLEEVING... -
Page 37: Decal Kit
DECAL KIT Module(s): 6506702 REF. QTY. PART No. DESCRIPTION 6506702 DECAL KIT 1290742 DECAL - McCONNEL ROUNDEL 1290078 DECAL - WARNING KEEP FINGERS CLEAR 09.810.02 DECAL - GREASE (40HRS) 1335246 SERIAL No. PLATE 05.227.01 HAMMER SCREW 09.821.52 COMBINED EURODECAL 09.821.53... -
Page 38: Torque Settings
TORQUE SETTINGS FOR FASTENERS The Chart below lists the correct tightening torque for fasteners. The Chart should be referred to when tightening or replacing bolts in order to determine the grade of bolt and the correct torque unless specific torque values are assigned in the text of the manual. Recommended torque is quoted in Foot-Pounds and Newton-Metres within this manual. - Page 40 McConnel Limited, Temeside Works, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1JL. England. Telephone: 01584 873131. Facsimile: 01584 876463. www.mcconnel.com...
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