Vrisimo 500 Series, S-500-6, S-500-7, S-500-8 Owner's Manual

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Check to make sure attachment is completely lubricated.
Buyer is shown all grease fittings and proper gear oil height.
Oil in Gearbox checked for proper level and weight.
All bolts checked for tightness.
All hitch pins and retainer bolts in place.
All knives and linkages in place.
All shields in place.
Belts checked for proper adjustment.
PTO shaft checked for proper length.
Procedures for attaching mower/shredder to tractor demonstrated to end user.
Starting procedures explained to end user.
Operation guidelines as outlined in owner’s manual explained to end user.
Adjustment of cutting height, belts and mower height explained to end user.
Replacement of mower/shredder knives explained to owner.
Lubrication points shown to end user.
ALL safety precautions thoroughly read and understood.

Delivery Report Form

Prior to acceptance of the equipment, thoroughly check and mark off the items outlined in
the delivery checklist below with your sales representative. Make sure you fully understand
the operation, adjustment and safety rules as outlined in the operator’s manual. The sales
representative is responsible for going over this form with the owner and operator of this
attachment. This form also serves as your warranty registration. Fax to 209-882-9001.

Customer Information

Last Name Street Address

City

Attachment Information

Dealer Information

State Zip

Model Serial Number

Company Name Sales Rep. Name

Company Street Address City State Zip

The signatures below indicate that both the sales representative and the end user

have gone over the above checklist and all topics have been covered thoroughly.

Buyer Signature

Sales Rep. Signature

Date

Date

Fax this completed form to 209-882-9001

Table of Contents

Introduction

Thank You
Warranty Information

Safety

Safety Procedures
Maintenance Safety

Basic Operation

Attaching to Tractor
Starting Procedure
Running Your Shredder

Adjustments and Maintenance

Lubrication

Cutting Height and Belt Adjustment
Replacing the Knives
Cleaning Your Shredder

Transport, Removal and Storage

Frequently Asked Questions

Parts Catalog

Shredder Information
Top Shaft Assembly

Pulley Assembly

Cutter Drum Assembly
PTO Shaft Assembly
Gauge Roller Assembly
Rear Tines/Misc.
Gearbox Assembly

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing a Vrisimo Flail Mower or Shredder. This manual has been prepared to
acquaint you with the operation, adjustment and maintenance of your new attachment. Your mow­er was carefully designed and manufactured under the highest industrial standards to give you

years of dependable service. Read this Operator Manual carefully and fully understand the opera-

tion of the machine before attempting to operate it. Each section has been clearly identified so you
can find the information you need. Vrisimo Equipment® reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications, and/or to make additions to or improvements in its product without im­posing any obligation upon itself to install them on its products previously manufactured. If at any­time you require additional information, consult your authorized Vrisimo Equipment® dealer or the
customer service department.

ATTENTION

The safety of the operator was one of the primary concerns of Vrisimo Equipment® when de-

signing this attachment. Shielding, simple adjustments and other safety features were built into

this mower whenever possible. You can make your home, orchard or farm a safer place to live

and work if you observe the precautions following this message. Be sure you and the people

working for you read and understand them. All machinery should be operated only by responsible

persons who have been trained to operate them in a safe manner.

Vrisimo Equipment® is
solely owned by Valley Tool and
Manufacturing.

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Vrisimo Equipment
P.O. Box 220 - 2507 Tully Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326

Phone [phone] Fax [phone]

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Important to Purchaser

Customer Ownership Registration

Prior to acceptance of the equipment, thoroughly check off the pre-delivery checklist

with the sales representative. Be sure you fully understand the operation, adjust-

ment and safety rules as outlined in this manual.

Delivery Checklist

• Check to make sure mower/shredder is lubricated.

• Buyer is shown all grease fittings and proper gear oil height.

• Oil in gearbox checked for proper level and weight.

• All bolts checked for tightness

• All hitch pins and retainer bolts in place.

• All knives and linkages in place.

• All shields in place.

• Belts checked for proper adjustment.

• PTO shaft checked for proper length.

• Procedures for attaching mower/shredder to tractor demonstrated to end user.

• Starting procedures explained to end user.

• Operation guidelines as outlined in owner’s manual explained to end user.

• Adjustment of cutting height, belts and mower height explained to end user.

• Replacement of mower/shredder knives explained to owner.

• Lubrication points shown to end user.

• ALL safety precautions thoroughly read and understood.

Warranty

Vrisimo Equipment guarantees the Vrisimo Flail Mower to be free from defect in material
and workmanship for a period of six months dating from delivery to the original user. The
obligation under this warranty, statutory or otherwise, is limited to the replacement and/or
repair at your authorized Vrisimo dealer of such part or parts as shall appear to us, upon
inspection, to have been defective in material or workmanship and not altered in any way
by the customer or other parties.

This warranty shall not apply to vendor warranted PTO items such as bearings, belts, PTO
shafts and gearboxes or other parts not manufactured by Vrisimo Equipment. Such being

subject to the warranty of their respective manufacturers.

No expressed, implied or statutory warranty other than herein set forth is made or author­ized to be made by us. Vrisimo Equipment shall not be liable for consequential damages of
any kind, including but not limited to: consequential labor costs or transportation charges in
connection with the replacement or repair of defective parts, lost time or expense which may
have accrued because of said defects.

Vrisimo reserves the right to make changes in its products at any time and without prior
notice. When such changes are made, neither Vrisimo Equipment nor its dealers assume
any obligation to make these changes in products previously manufactured.

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Safety

Failure to heed these warnings may result in personal injury or death.

• Before operating this machinery, read the owner’s manual carefully.

• Use eye, ear and head

protection to protect
the operator from any

flying debris and noise

• Use a backboard made of plywood or similar material behind the tractor seat for added

driver protection. Because of the wide variety of tractors used with the Vrisimo mowers/
shredders, it is the purchaser’s responsibility to insure that a backboard is constructed
and installed on each tractor being used to run the mower/shredder. The use of this
shredder without a backboard installed on the tractor can result in serious personal inju­ry or death from debris that might be discharged or thrown from the mower/shredder
unit.

• All personnel except tractor driver should be 100 feet clear of machinery before starting

or operating it.

• Never use drugs or alcohol

before or while operating
your mower/shredder.

• Be aware that driving a tractor for an extended period of time can result in fatigue or

boredom and may cause the operator to lose awareness of what he/she is doing. It is
recommended that scheduled work breaks be taken to avoid this.

• Keep hands and loose clothing away from any power driven parts.

• Avoid contact with hot surfaces including pumps, motors, hydraulic oil tanks and hose

connections.

• Do not operate this machine without all guards being in good condition and firmly in

place.

• Do not operate this machine on a tractor that is not properly maintained. If a tractor

control failure should occur while operating this machine, immediately shut down the
tractor and perform repairs before continuing.

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Safety (cont.)

• Stop the operation of this machine when people or vehicle driver’s vision becomes ob-

scured, caused by the discharge of materials and dust. Also avoid operating this ma­chinery in unusually foggy conditions or at night.

• Never leave the mower/shredder unattended while it is in the lifted position.

• Keep away from rotating elements to prevent entanglement.

• Do not let the mower blades turn while the mower deck is raised for any reason.

• Use flashing warning lights when operating on highways, except when prohibited by

law.

• Be aware that the mower/shredder may be wider than the tractor, and caution should

be used to avoid clipping or running over trees, signs or posts that may be in the way of
the mower/shredder.

• Never allow children or other persons to ride on the mower.

• Mow at a speed you can safely operate the tractor and mower. Normal ground speed

ranges from 0-5 miles per hour. Use slow mowing speeds when operating on or near
slopes, ditches, drop-offs, or when debris and foreign objects are to be avoided.

• Use the following guidelines to reduce the risk of equipment and grass fires:

-Do not smoke or have an open flame near the tractor or mower.

-Do not drive into burning areas or areas that have been freshly burned.

-Insure slip clutches are properly adjusted to prevent excessive slipping.

-DO NOT allow clippings or debris to collect near drivelines, slip clutches and gear­ boxes. Check the mower deck periodically and clear out any clippings and collected
debris.

• Do not turn so sharp or lift the mower so high that the driveline produces a severe

knocking. This will cause accelerated wear and eventually the destruction of drive train
components.

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