Major MJ71-190, MJ71-240, MJ70-240FM, MJ71-340, MJ71-400 User Manual

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Operators Manual & Parts List

SWIFT ROLLERMOWERS

MJ71-190 MJ71-240, MJ70-240FM

MJ71-540 MJ71-400 MJ71-340

Head Ofce Major Equipment Intl. Ltd. Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo, Ireland.

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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 manual.

Contents

Introducon

Thank you 1 Using Your Operator’s Manual 1 Safety Aspects 1 Intended use 1

Product Idencaon

Machine Serial Numbers 1 Register Your Product and Warranty Online 1

Product Specicaons 1

Safety

Machine Safety Labels 2

Hazards associated with operang Grass Cung Machinery 3 Operang Safely 4 Workstaon 4 Regulaons for use of the transmission 4 PTO Sha Safety 5 Driving Safely on Public Roads 5

Operang the Machine

Key to Main Parts 6

Inspecons before Use 7 Starng Regulaons 8 Aaching the machine to the Tractor 8 Operang the Machine/Mowing 9

Roller and Castor wheels adjustment 10

Maintenance

PTO Sha Maintenance 11 Blade Rotaon 12 Wing shas alignment 12 Greasing Schedule 12 Troubleshoong 13

MJ71 Spare Parts - Single Deck models - MJ71-190, MJ71-240

MJ71-190 16 MJ71-240 20 MJ71-240FM 24 MJ71 Wheel assembly 25

MJ71 Spare Parts - Winged Models - MJ71-540/400/340

MJ71-540 - Overview 26 MJ71-400 - Overview 26 MJ71-340 - Overview 26 MJ71-340/400/540 Body 27 MJ71-340/400/540 Body- Parts List 30 MJ71-540 Wing 31 MJ71-540 Wing - Parts list 33 MJ71-400/340 Wing 34 MJ71-400/340 Wing - Parts List 36 MJ71-340 Wing 37 MJ71-340 Wing - Parts List 39

MJ71 Blades 40

Roller End - Parts List 41

MJ71 Scraper Bars 42

LF205H-205 872-1.92 43 LF205TH-205.874-1.92 44

EEC certicate of conformity for machines

(conforming to Directive 98/37/EEC)

Company: Major Equipment Ltd. Address: Coolnaha, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Tel. +353949630572 Fax +353949630788

declares in sole responsibility that the product:

SWIFT ROLLERMOWER MJ71

When properly installed, maintained and used only for it’s intended purpose, complies with all the essential Health & Safety requirements of:

• THE SUPPLY OF MACHINERY (SAFETY) REGULATIONS 2008.

• S.I. No. 299 of 2007, Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 (Ireland).

• Health & Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974 (c.37) (UK).

• EN ISO 14121-1: 2007 ‘Safety of machinery. Principles for risk assessment’.

• EN 745 - Agricultural Machinery - Rotary Mowers and Flail Mowers - Safety.

• EN ISO 13857 - Safety of machinery: Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and lower limbs.

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.

Signature : ______________ Date 12/06/2013

Managing Director

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Introduction

Thank you

We appreciate having you as a customer and wish you many years of safe and satised use of your machine.

Using Your Operator’s Manual

This manual is an important part of your machine and should remain with the machine when you buy it. Reading your operator’s manual will help you and others avoid personal injury or damage to the machine. Information given in this manual will provide the operator with the safest and most effective use of the machine.

Sections in your operator’s manual are placed in a specic order to help you understand all the safety messages so you can operate this machine safely. You can also use this manual to answer any specic operating or servicing questions.

Safety Aspects

Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful operating and servicing information. Please read all the information carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.

Intended use

This machine is a grass cutting machine and designed for cutting grass. Moreover, it must only be used with a suitable

tractor (see “Product Specications” section of this booklet) and driven by an adequate drive-line of the tractor PTO. All

other use is strictly prohibited.

Product Identication

Machine Serial Numbers

If you need to contact MAJOR or your MAJOR dealer for information on servicing or spare parts, always provide the product model and serial numbers. Model and Serial number can be found on the Serial Plate located on the machine.

We suggest that you record your machine details below:

Model No: ______________________________

Serial No: ______________________________

Date of Purchase: ______________________________

Dealer Name: ______________________________

Dealer Telephone: ______________________________

To register your product through the Internet, simply go to the Support section on www.major-equipment.com. Completing the information, either online or with the product warranty card, will ensure the customer that their product receives all post sales service and important product information.

This machine is warranted for 12 months with. No warranty is given where the machine is being used as a hire machine. Warranty is against faulty workmanship or parts.

Warranty covers parts only. All parts must be returned to the manufacturer. No warranty can be considered unless parts are returned. All replacement parts will be supplied on a chargeable basis until warranty has been accepted.

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Product Specications

Model Overall

Width

Working Width

Transport Width

Power (HP)

PTO rpm Cutting

Height (mm)

Rotors/ Blades

Weight (kg)

Blade tip speed (m/s)

Mowing Rates (Acres/hr at 7mph)

MJ71-190 2.0m (6' 6") 1.9m (6' 3") 2.00m (6' 6") 25-70 540 10-150 3/6 465 75 5.3

MJ71-240 2.5m (8' 2") 2.40m (8') 2.50m (8' 2") 30-80 540 10-150 4/8 570 75 6.7

MJ71-340 3.48m 3.40m 1.90m 40-90 540 10-150 5/10 940 75 9.5

MJ71-400 4.16m 4.00m 1.90m 50-100 540 10-150 6/12 1100 75 11.4

MJ71-540 5.54m 5.40m 1.90m 50-100 540 10-150 8/16 1270 75 15.1

To avoid injury, read the manual

Check the tightness of the transmission

Rotating blade hazard

PTO entanglement

hazard - keep clear

of PTO drives.

Safety

Machine Safety Labels

The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in important areas on your machine to draw attention to potential safety hazards.

On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this safety alert symbol.

DANGER identies the most serious hazards.

The operator’s manual also explains any potential safety hazards whenever necessary in special safety messages that are identied with the word, CAUTION, and the safety-alert symbol .

Grease points

Shaft alignment

High oil pressure

hazard

Moving parts

Maximum speed

Maximum PTO input

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Hazards associated with operating Grass Cutting Machinery

Shear Hazard

Shear hazards are created when the edges of two objects move toward or next to each other closely enough to cut relatively soft material. This can include the parts of the machine under hydraulic control when operating from transport

to mowing position. Note, the wing units are designed to oat independently of the centre deck & are free to move within

operating limits.

Crush Hazard

Bystanders can be injured when machine is lowered into mowing position. Winged machines have crush points around the hinge areas & between the wing & main body. Always use transport locking bars when not in use (winged models only).

Rotating Blade Hazard

All persons are at risk if they place their hands or feet under the machine when it is raised from the ground when the blades are in motion.

Pinch Hazard

Pinch points are created when two objects move together, with at least one of them moving in a circle. This hazard is common in power transmission devices such as Belt Drives, Gear Drives & Rollers. Ensure all guarding is present.

Wrap Hazard

Any exposed, rotating machine component is a potential wrap point. Injuries usually occur when loose clothing or long hair catch on and wrap around rotating parts such as PTO shafts or Drive shafts on the machine. Ensure all guarding is present.

Free-wheeling parts Hazard

The heavier a revolving part is, the longer it will continue to rotate after power is shut off. This characteristic is called ‘free-wheeling.’ Blades, and various other components, drive shafts etc., will continue to move after power is shut off often for several minutes. Injuries occur when:

• Operators shut off equipment, and attempt to clean or adjust a machine before components have completely stopped moving.

• Shear bolt protection device in PTO shaft shears & the mowing parts are still spinning but the primary PTO shaft is stationary. Operator awareness is the key to safety around freewheeling parts. Never raise the machine while the blades are still rotating.

Thrown objects Hazard

Machines throw material as a natural part of doing their job. Foreign objects, such as stones, sticks and other debris, may be taken into this equipment and expelled at tremendous speed. These objects are contained by the sides of the machine and by the rear/front rollers / guards / chain guards / rubber skirts depending on model of your machine. Ensure bystanders are clear from the machine & cannot be hit with debris expelled from the machine. Bystanders or animals in the path of thrown objects could be seriously injured. Never operate machine with decks raised from the ground as this makes the front/rear protection redundant.

Hydraulic Hazard (if applicable) Hydraulic systems store considerable energy. Careless servicing, adjustment, or replacement of parts can result in serious injury. High pressure blasts of hydraulic oil can injure eyes or other body parts. The following precautions are crucial:

• Make certain the hydraulic pump is turned off.

• Lower attached equipment to the ground.

• Conrm that load pressure is off the system.

A pinhole leak in an hydraulic hose is a serious hazard. A leak may not be visible, and the only sign may be a few drops

of uid. Never inspect hydraulic hoses with your hands, because a ne jet of hydraulic uid can pierce the skin.

Slips, Trips and Falls Hazard

Slips and falls often result from:

1. Slippery footing on the ground

2. Cluttered steps and work platforms.

The potential for slips and falls can be greatly reduced by using good judgement and practicing good housekeeping on and around equipment.

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Operating Safely

This MAJOR machine is designed to operate at a PTO rate which is stated in the Product Specications part of this

booklet. Ensure tractor PTO output is set at a correct RPM rate. This MAJOR machine must only be used for purposes outlined in the Intended Use section of this booklet. All other use is strictly prohibited.

Users should become thoroughly familiar with the contents of this manual before using, servicing and mounting the implement to the tractor and all other pertinent operations. Never wear jewellery, loose clothing such as ties, scarves, belts, unbuttoned jackets or dungarees with open zips which could become caught up in moving parts.

Always wear approved garments complying with accident prevention provisions such as non-slip shoes, ear

muffs, goggles and gauntlets. Wear a jacket with reecting stickers if the implement is used near public

highways.

Consult your retailer, the Labour Health Service or your nearest equivalent authority for the information about

the current safety provisions and specic regulations with in order to ensure personal safety.

ALWAYS DISENGAGE PTO, SWITCH OFF THE TRACTOR ENGINE AND ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENT TO THE MACHINE.

NEVER PLACE LIMBS UNDER THE MACHINE WHILE ROTOR(S) ARE TURNING. ROTOR(S) CAN REMAIN TURNING FOR UP TO 1 MINUTE AFTER DISENGAGING PTO.

Workstation

The operator must remain seated while working the machine. If the machine is a winged unit and the wings need to be raised/lowered the operator must not leave the tractor. Always ensure the PTO has been turned off and the parking brake applied before leaving the tractor cab or carrying out maintenance.

NEVER OPERATE THE HYDRAULICS WITH THE TRACTOR SWITCHED OFF

Regulations for use of the transmission

The transmission to the gearboxes is protected throughout the machine by both PTO shafts and bolt down covers. All

guarding should be kept efcient and in good condition. If the condition is poor, the guarding should be renewed before

the implement is used.

UNLESS IT IS CORRECTLY PROTECTED THE TRANSMISSION COULD CAUSE DEATH SINCE IT CAN CATCH ON PARTS OF THE BODY OR CLOTHING

Ensure retaining chains are correctly anchored on all PTO shafts, preventing them from turning. Ensure drive line can turn easily within the shield. Keep spline grooves clean and greased so that PTO shaft can connect easily. Besides being described in this booklet, the method by which the PTO shaft is connected to the tractor must be checked out with the instructions in the tractor manufacturer’s manual.

Noise Hazard

Please note that the machine is normally used outdoors and that the position of the operator is seated in the driving seat of the tractor. It is advisable to consult the prescriptions listed in tractor operator and maintenance manuals. The acoustic pressure at a distance of 2.6m from the centre of the machine and at a height of 2.0m, with the implement operating in a no load condition can reach 90 dBA. In a loaded condition & a PTO rate of 540 rpm the value can reach 97dBA. Higher rate of PTO input will result in in higher noise levels. Always wear hearing protection.

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PTO Shaft Safety

Maximum PTO input is specied in the Product Specications section of this booklet. Contact your nearest dealer or

a specialised retail outlet if the PTO must be replaced with a longer one, since this must belong to the same power category and possess the same characteristics. An unsuitable PTO could easily break.

The tractor PTO shaft length may be altered to suit the individual tractor model. When the machine is in operation, the PTO shaft should have a minimum 1/3 engagement as shown in the diagrams. After the machine has been hitched to the tractor, it should be checked in various positions that the drive line is the correct length. If the PTO is too short and tends to slip out of place, it must be replaced with a longer one.

Driving Safely on Public Roads

Check the local Highway Code regulations before driving the tractor on public highways with an implement attached.

Check the reectors, hazard ashers and/or projecting load indicators are installed when required and efcient. These

indicators must be installed correctly and easily seen by the drivers of other vehicles.

Bystanders must not be allowed to lean against or climb onto the machine during transport or while working. Do not allow bystanders to ride on the machine.

MAXIMUM TRANSPORT SPEED MUST NOT EXCEED 30 km/r (18 MPH)

TRAILED MODELS MAXIMUM SPEED IS 25 km/h

If the PTO shaft is too long, it should be shortened in the following way:

• Set the machine at a minimum distance from the tractor, then brake the tractor and switch off the engine.

• Separate the two halves of the PTO. Insert the female part into the tractor PTO and the male part into the machine PTO, checking that the position

is correct by means of the xing pins.

• Line up the two halves of the PTO together, keeping them parallel.

• Using a felt tip pen, match mark the place where the two halves must be shortened as shown.

• First cut shield “1” and use part “2” as a reference to cut the splined shaft.

• Proceed in the same way for the second half.

• Trim and chamfer the two cut ends of the PTO and clean off all swarf and shavings.

• Grease the two proles and join the two halves of the PTO together.

• Mount the PTO shaft and check that its length is correct as before.

Do not use the shaft cone

as a step

General safety instructions

Precautions to be taken while working with the machine:

1. Do not operate the machine when you are tired;

2. Before starting mowing, make sure that the area is clear of people or animals.

3. Before starting adjusting the machine, it is mandatory to disconnect the PTO, to turn off the engine of the tractor, apply handbrake and wait for the turning parts to become still and placed on the ground.

4. It is mandatory to read all the safety requirements and the operator’s manual of the machine.

5. If you are not sure how to use the machine, please contact the manufacturer or the dealer.

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Operating the Machine

This machine is designed to be connected to a tractor by using a standard 3 point linkage connection. It can be installed either to the front or to the rear of the tractor, depending on the model of your machine.

Key to Main Parts

1 Body

2 Drivetrain cover

3 A-Frame

4 Gearbox PTO cover

5 PTO shaft

6 Rear roller

7 Strap

8 Roller height adjuster rod

9 Roller height indicator

10 Top Link

11 Blade

12 Front roller

13 Scraper bar

14 Rubber deector

15 Lighting kit

16 Hydraulic Ram

17 Wing

Rear mounted machine shown

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Primary gearbox

Inspections before Use

Always disengage PTO, Switch off tractor engine and engage the parking brake before making adjustments to the machine.

1. With the whole machine as level as possible, check the oil level in the Primary and Rotor Gearboxes and top up as

required with recommended gear oil through the oil ller plug indicated. The correct level is at the oil level plug

indicated.

Oil ller

plug

Oil level

plug

2. Grease the PTO shaft universal joints, drive shaft bearing and carrying arm pivots.

3. Check the blades for wear and damage and replace worn blades with new ones if requried.

4. If the blade assembly is removed check the blade mounting ensure the gearbox shaft nut is tight and retained in place by split pin.

Rotor gearbox

5. Check tightness of all nuts, bolts and retaining screws after the rst and second hours of work.

6. Ensure safety guards and aps are in place at all times where tted. If these become worn or missing, replace them immediately with new ones.

7. Due to the corrosive nature of grass when cut, wash down the machine when nished mowing, especially when the machine is being stored for a long period of time.

Blade mounting bolts

Spacer bushings

Cranked blade

Blade pivot bush

Gearbox output shaft

Blade pivot bolt

Blade Mount

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Transport Position

Before raising the machine wait until the transmission and the blades are completely still. During the transport of the machine it is recommended that the PTO shaft is disconnected.

1. Check machine is hitched to the tractor as described. Ensure the tractor parking brake is applied

2. Ensure moving parts become still then transform the machine into transport position by hydraulic control

3. During the transport and any time the machine shall be raised, the raising device shall be adjusted to assure that the machine is at least 250mm over the ground.

Attaching the machine to the Tractor

Always operate on level ground when attaching/detaching the machine. This will prevent dangerous movement. Never allow anyone to stand between the tractor and the machine.

Three Point Linkage Models

1. Adjust both lift arms of the tractor until they are level in relation to each other.

2. Hitch the lower linkage arms to the Machine and connect the top link and PTO shaft. Ensure that the locking pins are

secure.

3. With the Machine lowered in its operating position, adjust the top link until the strap is slack, allowing the Machine to

produce a uniform nish in varying ground conditions.

4. Connect the PTO shaft. Check for the length

Trailed Models

1. Adjust the tractor hitch pin so that the hitch pin is approximately 400 mm (16”) from the end of the tractor PTO shaft.

2. Adjust the machine hitch eye to suit the tractor drawbar height paying particular attention to keep both height adjusting

bolts as far as possible on the adjusting bracket. Careful adjustment of the hitch eye height at this stage is necessary in order to allow the machine to function safely and correctly.

3. Connect the machine to the tractor. Ensure no one is standing between the tractor and the Machine.

4. Before connecting the PTO shaft to the tractor, check it for length as shown earlier.

Starting Regulations

Always check that any imminently dangerous conditions have been eliminated before using the machine. Ensure all guarding is present & the operator is fully aware of the operations of the machine.

Always ensure the pins lock the PTO shaft yoke ends onto the spline shafts on both the tractor and the implement. An unlocked shaft could slip out of position, causing notable mechanical damage and serious injury to both operator and bystanders.

Transport Speed

Transport Speed of Trailed models should not exceed 25 km/h

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Operating the Machine/Mowing

Never place limbs under the machine while rotors are turning. Rotors can remain turning for up to 1 minute after disengaging PTO.

While operating this machine the PTO input rate should not exceed the RPM stated in the Product

Specications section of this booklet. Always operate on level ground when connecting/disconnecting the

implement. This will prevent dangerous movement.

Never allow anyone to stand between the tractor and the machine. Ensure the machine is attached correctly to the tractor as previously described. Always start up the tractor PTO at a low RPM. Build up to operating speed, select a suitable forward gear & proceed to cut grass.

1. Hitch the machine as outlined in the previous section. Ensure bystanders are clear from the machine & cannot be

hit with debris expelled from the machine.

2. Locate the Parking Jack on its side under the PTO shaft on the stub provided (Trailed models only)

3. Ensure the PTO stand is ipped down. (Trailed models only)

4. Check PTO shaft is fully engaged on tractor PTO splines.

5. Raise the machine by hydraulic control. (Trailed models only)

6. Flip back axle and drawbar ram stoppers. (Trailed models only)

7. Lower the machine by hydraulic control to the ground or use tractor linkage controls.

8. After clearing the vicinity of bystanders, relocate the Wing Transport Locking Bars. Lower the wings by hydraulic

control. Ensure hydraulic ram is fully closed. (Winged mowers only).

9. Start up the tractor PTO at a low RPM.

10. Build up to operating speed, select a suitable forward gear & proceed to cut grass.

Mowing Position

Transport Position

Transport Position (Winged models only)

ALWAYS HAVE THE TRACTOR SWITCHED ON WHEN RAISING THE WINGS INTO TRANSPORT POSITION.

IMPORTANT: The transport locking bars, transport pin and axle ram stopper should always be slotted into place while transporting the machine. Doing this removes pressure from the hydraulic system. Failure to use the safety equipment can cause mechanical as well as physical damage.

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