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MAJOR
FINISHING MOWERS
MR150, MR180 and MR235

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  • Page 1 Operator Manual and Parts List MAJOR FINISHING MOWERS MR150, MR180 and MR235...
  • Page 2 Major reserves the right to modify the machinery and the technical data contained within the manual 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Identification Data Main Parts Safety Regulations General Safety regulations Regulations for use of the driveline Starting regulations Warning and danger plates and stickers Key to safety devices Delivery of the mower Hitching to the tractor Preliminary instructions on use of the machine Coupling the machine to the tractor Shortening the driveline Use of the Machine...

  • Page 4: Finishing Mower

    • EN ISO 4254-12:2012, EN ISO 4254-1:2010 I certify on behalf of Major Equipment Int. Ltd., that this machine when properly installed and operated correctly, complies with all the essential Health & Safety requirements of all legislation referred to above.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Major Finishing Mower. Please carefully read this operation manual and strictly observe these instructions for the safety of you and the personnel around you. In this manner, you will enjoy long and satisfactory use of this product.

  • Page 6: Identification Data

    5. Rear discharge conveyor. 6. Side closing part. Fig 2.2 7. Side discharge conveyor. (MR150 & MR180 only) 8. Rear closing part. Side Discharge Mower (Fig. 2.2) The main feature of this machine is its versatility, since the user (if in possession of the transformation kit) can modify the machine from the rear discharge version to the side discharge version and vice versa.

  • Page 7: General Safety Regulations

    GENERAL SAFETY & SAFETY REGULATIONS The mower must only be used with a suitable tractor and driven by an adequate driveline driven from the tractor PTO. All other use is strictly prohibited. Users should become thoroughly familiar with the contents of this manual before using, servicing or mounting the implement on the tractor and all other pertinent operations.

  • Page 8: Starting Regulations

    STARTING REGULATIONS 1. Always check that any imminently dangerous condition has been appropriately eliminated before using the implement. Check that all guards and safety shields are installed, efficient and correctly mounted in place. 2. Never allow inadequately trained personnel to use the implement. 3.

  • Page 9: Warning And Danger Plates And Stickers

    2. Check that the stickers are always installed and legible. If this is not the case, contact your nearest dealer or "MAJOR" in order to obtain replacements (state the code number printed on the left hand side of each sticker when ordering).

  • Page 10: Key To Safety Devices

    STICKER NUMBERS & LOCATIONS KEY TO SAFETY DEVICES 1. PTO shaft guard. MR150 & A cowling where the driveline couples with the MR180 only shredder over-drive protects the rotating end Fig. 3.5 of the driveline itself. 2. Drive belt guard.

  • Page 11: Delivery Of The Mower

    NOISE Measurements of the noise issued by the machine indicate that the equivalent noise level is such as to maintain the daily level to which the operators are exposed within a value of less than 70 dBA. This measurement was made with a sound level meter set at a distance of about 1.6 m from the machine and at a height of 2 m, operated (no-load) at a PTO rotation rate of 450 rpm on grassy land.
  • Page 12 ASSEMBLING THE MOWER & HITCHING TO TRACTOR Handle all the heavy parts with a hoist whose capacity is greater than the load to be hoisted. Make sure all the units and parts are supported by suitable harnesses and hooks. Make sure there is no one near the load to be hoisted.
  • Page 13 • Mount the conveyor "15" using the screws "16" and the washers "17". Fig. 5.2 Transforming the Rear Discharge Mower into the Side Discharge Version (MR150 & MR180 only) Fig. 5.3 Step 1: Dismount the rear conveyor "1"; Dismount the guard "2".
  • Page 14 Fig. 5.4 Step 2: Dismount internal conveyor "3". Fig. 5.4 Step 3: Mount the rearguard "1" using the screws "2" and the washers "3". Mount the side conveyor "4" using the screws "5" and the washers "6". Fig. 5.5 Fig. 5.5 Transforming the Side Discharge Mower into the Rear Discharge Version Step 1: Unscrew screws "2"...

  • Page 15: Coupling The Machine To The Tractor

    Fig. 5.8 Step 3: Mount the guard "7" using the screws "8" Fig. Hitching the Mower to the Tractor Check that all the guards and shields listed on page 6 are installed and efficient. Always operate on a flat and levelled surface when hitching the implement to the tractor.

  • Page 16: Shortening The Driveline

    recommended. Level the mower at the sides by adjusting the tractor lift links. The knives must be at the same distance from the ground on both sides of the implement. Mount the driveline, checking that it correctly meshes at both ends. Consult the descriptions on the following pages for greater details.
  • Page 17 OPERATION & USE OF THE MOWER Driving on the Roads When driving on public roads with the mower attached to the tractor, always respect the highway code. Check that the reflectors, hazard flashers and/or slow vehicle and/or projecting load indicators are installed when required, and efficient.

  • Page 18: Use Of The Machine

    Adjusting the Cutting Height – Fig 6.1 To alter the cutting height, proceed as follows: • Remove the split pin 1 • Slide out the wheel axle 2; Fig. 6.1 • Slide the spacers supplied with each wheel or parts of these spacers onto the wheel axis 2 according to the height required.

  • Page 19: Demounting The Implement From The Tractor

    Demounting the Implement from the Tractor • Disengage the PTO. Set the implement on a flat surface. Stop the tractor and engage the parking brake. • Rest the mower on the ground. • Switch off the tractor engine. • Remove the ignition key from the dashboard. •...

  • Page 20: Inspections Before Use

    Checks made in our Factory Your implement will have been subjected to various tests and trials both in our factory and on the dealer's premises. This procedure ensures that operation and the necessary adjustments will be correctly carried out. In particular, the following inspections are made: 1.
  • Page 21 Check & Changing the Oil in the Gearbox IMPORTANT: The used oil is a pollutant and must be disposed of correctly. Pour it into a suitable container Fig. 7.2 and take it to the special oil collection points. • Check the oil in the gearbox: Check the level of the lubricant through the plug “1”, the oil must reach the lower edge of the hole of level plug.
  • Page 22 Cleaning the Machine IMPORTANT: When cleaning the machine, only use non-toxic, non-inflammable solvents with water cleaning machines. Wear accident prevention gear which is suitable for the task in hand, e.g. goggles, gloves and waterproof overalls. Lubricant & Greasing Points (newer models now have grease extensions)– Fig. 7.5 Fig.

  • Page 23: Storage Of Machine

    How to Store the Mower for Long Periods • Clean all dirt from the implement. Take particular care to remove any foreign bodies from the blade. • Park the mower on a flat surface, in a sheltered place inaccessible to either children or animals in a stable position to prevent it from moving (for this purpose it is advisable to stop the wheels with wedges or other suitable means), falling or being fitted over etc.
  • Page 24 KIT FOR FRAME – MR150 & MR180 MR150 MR180 MR150 MR180 Item No. Description Part No. Part No. Item No. Description Part No. Part No. 68062000 68062000 62010600 62010600 Attachment 40237800 40237800 Frame 41111400 41111500 62010600 62010600 62010400 62010400 Tierod...
  • Page 25 TRANSMISSION ROTORS – MR150 & MR180 MR150 MR180 MR150 MR180 Item No Description Item No Description Part No Part No Part No Part No Ring Nut 62001200 62001200 Blade 12017800 12027900 Spacer 32174100 32174100 Washer 39077800 39077800 Bearing 67016600 67016600...
  • Page 26 REAR DISCHARGE – MR150 & MR180 MR150 MR180 MR150 MR180 Item No Description Part No Part No Item No Description Part No Part No Screw 60021600 60021600 Conveyor 39260500 39260600 Washer 61004900 61004900 Screw 60015700 60015700 Deflector 40233600 40233700 31078400...
  • Page 27 GEARBOX – MR150, MR180 & MR235 MR150 MR180 MR235 Item No Description Part No Part No Part No Complete Gearbox 46035200 46035200 46035200...
  • Page 28 MULCHING VERSION – MR150 & MR180 MR150 MR180 MR150 MR180 Item No Description Part No Part No Item No Description Part No Part No Screw 60021600 60021600 Screw 60021600 60021600 Washer 61004900 61004900 Gripping 40233000 40233100 Deflector 40233600 40233700 Screw...
  • Page 29 KIT FOR FRAME – MR235 MRP235 MRP235 Item No Description Part No Item No Description Part No Wheel Assembly 45142800 Washer 61006100 Spacer 32187200 62011100 Spacer 32174600 Screw 60035000 Spacer 32174700 Cover (RH) 39292100 Spacer 32174900 Support 30201300 Spacer 32175000 Cover (LH) 39292200 Yoke...
  • Page 30 TRANSMISSION ROTORS – MR235 MRP235 MRP235 Item No Description Part No Item No Description Part No Ring Nut 62001200 62011100 Spacer 68028400 Spindle Assembly 45142000 Bearing 67016600 Pulley 68099300 Spacer 32187500 Pulley 68099400 Screw 60021300 Pulley 68099500 Grease Fitting 64001800 Belt 68092300 62010400...
  • Page 31 GREASE EXTENSIONS - MR235 MRP235 MRP235 Item No Description Part No Item No Description Part No Connection 68096400 Tube 68100500 Tube 68100100 Sleeve 68096300 Tube 68100200 Grease Fitting 64001800 Tube 68100300 Connection 68101200 Tube 68100400 ANTI-SCALPING ROLLER – MR235 MRP235 MRP235 Item No Description...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Fault Cause Remedy Leaves streak Blades dull or bent Replace blades uncut or partially cut grass Use correct PTO speed Carrier RPM too low Field conditions are so wet that the tractor tire Too wet to mow. Stop operation and wait until it is drier is pushing grass into mud Ground speed too fast Reduce ground speed by shifting to a lower gear...
  • Page 33 Mower seems to require Advancing into grass too rapidly Reduce forward travel speed excessive power Hitting ground Raise mower and reset wheels Worn or dull blades Sharpen or replace blades Tractor not large enough Use larger horsepower tractor Excessive vibration Check gearbox bolts Tighten if loose Check for loose nuts on blades...

  • Page 34: Warranty Procedure

    4. Exclusion of Damages Major reserves the right to either repair or replace the defective product. Major shall not be held liable to the purchase or any third party for any incidental or consequential damages, including, but not limited to, damages resulting from interruption of service and loss of business.
  • Page 35 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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