COSMO Bully SFM Series User manual

SFM Series Mulcher
V2-2022
OM2221-11EN-000_NOV_22
OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Congratulation for purchasing your new Cosmo Bully mulcher!
This machine has been designed and manufactured following all safety and quality requirements needed for
safe and satisfactory use over time.
Carefully reading this manual will permit you to familiarize with your new equipment and will provide you all
the tools needed to use it safely.
Proper maintenance and knowledge of the safety rules will allow you to obtain the best performance and a
long service life of the machine.
The Safety Alert Symbol used throughout this manual and on safety decals of the machine
indicates the presence of potential hazard to the operator. When you see this symbol, be alert
and carefully read the message that follows it.
The Safety Alert Symbol is used in conjunction with following Signal Words, according to the
degree of possible injuries that may result operating the implement:
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates
hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT
Indicates instructions or procedures that, if not observed, can cause damage to equipment or environment.
NOTE
Indicates helpful information.
READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the safety messages following the Safety Alert Symbol and Signal
Words. Failure to comply with safety messages could result in serious injury or possibly death.

TO THE PURCHASER
This manual contains valuable information about the SFM SERIES V2 mulcher. It has been
carefully prepared to give you helpful suggestions for operating, adjusting, servicing repair
parts.
Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference. Study it carefully. You
have purchased a dependable and sturdy Mulcher, but only with proper care and safe
operation can you expect to get the service and long life for which it was designed.
RIGHT-HAND AND LEFT-HAND sides are determined from the rear of the tractor.
To make the illustrations clearer, some images in the manual may show the implement with guarding (e.g. safety
devices and barriers) removed. ALL guarding must be in place during operation.
As some point in time, your mulcher may need parts. Please log the information below
referring to the information on the serial number plate of your mulcher. This will greatly assist
your local COSMO BULLY dealer to source any parts you may require.
Customer information
Name ____________________________________________________________
Purchased from_____________________________________________________
Purchased date______________________________________________________
Model No.__________________________________________________________
Serial No.___________________________________________________________

Table of Contents
1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............................................................................................................................. 5
2. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1. MACHINE IDENTIFICATION .......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2. INTENDED USE ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.3. MAIN PARTS DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4. CONFIGURATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 8
3. SAFETY .................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2. EQUIPMENT SAFETY INSTRUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 10
3.3. OPERATING SAFETY INSTRUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 11
3.4. TRANSPORTING SAFETY INSTRUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 12
3.5. MAINTENANCE SAFETY INSTRUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 13
3.6. INFORMATION ON STORAGE ..................................................................................................................................... 14
3.7. SAFETY LABELS ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
4. SET UP ................................................................................................................................................... 20
4.1. CONNECTING TO THE TRACTOR ................................................................................................................................. 20
4.2. DRIVELINE INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................................... 21
4.3. TRACTOR-MULCHER STABILITY ................................................................................................................................... 23
5. OPERATING ............................................................................................................................................ 23
5.1. START-UP .................................................................................................................................................................... 23
5.2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 25
5.3. ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................................................................................................... 25
5.4. STOPPING AND DISCONNECTION .............................................................................................................................. 30
5.5. TRANSPORTING .......................................................................................................................................................... 31
6. MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................................... 32
6.1. ROTOR BLADE REPLACEMENT .................................................................................................................................... 32
6.2. GEARBOX LUBRICATION ............................................................................................................................................. 34
6.3. ROTOR BEARINGS LUBRICATION ................................................................................................................................ 35
6.4. ROLLER BEARINGS LUBRICATION ............................................................................................................................... 35
6.5. 3-POINT HITCH LUBRICATION .................................................................................................................................... 36
6.6. DRIVE BELTS REPLACEMENT ....................................................................................................................................... 36
6.7. DRIVESHAFT MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................................................... 36
7. STORAGE ............................................................................................................................................... 37
8. SCRAPPING ............................................................................................................................................ 37
9.TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................ 37
10. TORQUE VALUES TABLE ........................................................................................................................ 38
11. WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................................... 39
12. SPARE PARTS ....................................................................................................................................... 41
13. “EC” DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................................................................................... 42

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1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL
The operator must read the manual to fully understand the possible hazards of operating the mulcher, as well what is
required to obtain optimum performance.
The manual is part of the machine. It must be kept in good condition and remain with the machine even in case of
resale, until its demolition. If the manual is lost or damage, request a new copy from your dealer, the importer, or the
manufacturer.
The information, descriptions and illustrations in this manual describe the state of the product at the time
of its publication and may not reflect the product in the future. The Manufacturer reserve the right to make design
improvements or changes in specifications without incurring in any obligation to install them on previously sold
machines.
Text, illustrations, and drawings of this manual cannot be disclosed or transmitted, in whole or in part, to third
parties without the written permission of the Manufacturer. All rights are reserved.
2. INTRODUCTION
2.1. MACHINE IDENTIFICATION
Each mulcher is provided with a plate for unique identification (see position in picture below), showing the CE marking
together with following information:
• Manufacturer name and address
• Product
• Model
• Chassis Serial Number
• Month & Year of manufacture
• Type
• Size/Working Width
• Weight
• Required Size of Prime mower
It’s recommended to note down all data shown on the plate (on page 3).
Any request for assistance or information regarding the machine must be directed to the Manufacturer or
Dealer always referring to the model and serial number as shown on the plate affixed to the machine.

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2.2. INTENDED USE
The SFM Series V2 mulcher is designed specifically for cutting grass and for mulching fibrous and wood stalks, corn
and branches up to a diameter of 50mm|2” with hammers blades and under 12mm|1/2“ with ‘Y’ blades.
The mulchers are designed to be mounted on a tractors universal three-point hitch and driven by the power of the
tractor through the PTO driveshaft. You must ensure that your tractor can support the weight of the implement.
Some models (SFM-h) require hydraulic remotes to be able to use the hydraulic side shift
To operate the SFM Series V2 mulcher, tractors must have the following requirements:
Hitch Category: 3-point hitch, I / II Category standard
PTO: 540 RPM, 6-spline, 1
3/8
Z6
Horsepower: As per specification table (refer page 9).
DANGER
Any use of the machine other than the intended use is non-intended use and is to be considered as
unauthorized and dangerous. The manufacturer assumes no liability for damage resulting from non-intended
use.
2.3. MAIN PARTS DESCRIPTION
1. Mulcher frame 10. Racks
2. Lower hitch 11. Mulching chamber
3. Lower hitch pin 12. Roller
4. Upper hitch pin 13. Parking stand
5. Upper hitch 14. Side skid
6. PTO shield 15. Hydraulic hoses
7. Implement Input Connection 16. Driveshaft support
8. Gearbox with free wheel inside 17. Tie-rod
9. Side transmission case
NOTE
To make the illustrations clearer, some images in the manual may show the implement with guarding (e.g. safety
devices and barriers) removed. ALL guarding must be in place during operation.

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2.4. CONFIGURATIONS
The SFM Series V2 mulcher can be set in different configurations:
SFM-h. Hydraulic side shift
• Tower with hydraulic cylinder
• Side shift range 0-300mm
• Rear roller
• Rake cover
• Hammers blades
• ‘Y’ blades (optional)
SFM-m. Bolted 3-position side shift
• Bolted 3-position tower
• Side shift in 150mm increments (max. 300mm)
• Rake roller
• Rake cover
• Hammers blades
• ‘Y’ blades (optional)
It is not easy to change from one configuration to the other. Please make sure you choose the ‘configuration’ that suits your tractor
at the time of purchase

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2.5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Size
130 145 160 175 205 220
Overall
dimensions cm 145x112x92 162x112x92 177x112x92 192x112x92 222x112x92 237x112x92
Working width cm 130 145 160 175 205 220
inches 51.2'' 57.1'' 63.0'' 68.9'' 80.7'' 86.6''
Recommended
tractor size Hp 35-50 50-70
3-point hitch
type - Cat. I/II
Hammers No. 16 18 20 22 26 28
PTO speed rpm 540
Rotor speed rpm 2453
Side
transmission - 4 belts XPB type
Side shift (max) mm 300
Rotor diameter mm 160
inches 6.3''
Rotor swing
diameter
mm 383
inches 15.1
Weight
(approx. PTO
not included)
Kg 396 419 444 480 515 540
lbs. 873 924 979 1058 1136 1191

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3. SAFETY
Proper use of the mulcher, a strict observance of the safety instructions (listed below) and safe operating procedures
to avoid any risks, accidents, or injury, will increase the longevity of your mulcher, minimizes failures and result in a
superior end result.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage resulting from not applying the behavioral rules indicated
into the manual.
3.1. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION
DANGER
The machine must be used only by authorized and well-trained operators. The operator must have read and
understood the instructions of this manual, it must make adequate preparation for the proper use of the machine
and must hold a driving license. In case of doubt about the use of the machine and/or the interpretation of this
manual, the operator must contact the Manufacturer or the Dealer.
WARNING
The manual must always remain with the machine. In case of loss or damage, request a new copy to the
Manufacturer or your Dealer.
WARNING
Follow strictly the rules prescribed by the safety pictograms applied to the machine.
WARNING
Be sure that all safety pictograms are legible. If pictograms are worn, they must be replaced with others obtained
from the Manufacturer and placed in the position indicated by this manual.
DANGER
Before using the machine, make sure that all safety devices are installed and in good working conditions. In case of
damages of shields, replace them immediately.
DANGER
Is absolutely forbidden to remove or alter safety devices.
DANGER
Before starting, and during operation of the mulcher, make sure there are no people or animals in the operation
area: the machine can project material from the back, with risks of serious injury or death.
DANGER
Pay maximum attention to avoid any accidental contact with rotating parts of the machine.
DANGER
During operation, adjustment, maintenance, repairing or transportation of the machine, the operator must
always use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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DANGER
Do not operate the implement while wearing loose fitting clothing that can give rise to entanglement in
parts of the machine.
DANGER
Do not operate the implement when tired, not in good condition or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
CAUTION
If the use of the machine is required at night or in conditions of reduced visibility, use the lighting system of the
tractor and possibly an auxiliary lighting system.
3.2. EQUIPMENT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
WARNING
Use the mulcher for its intended purpose only. Improper use can damage the mulcher and cause serious injury to
persons, animals, or death.
DANGER
The machine should be used by a single operator driving the tractor.
WARNING
Any unauthorized modification of the machine may cause problems in safety and relieves the Manufacturer
from any liability for damages or injuries that may result to operators, third parties and objects.
WARNING
Before using the machine, familiarize yourself with its controls and its working capacity.
WARNING
Do not leave the mulcher unattended with tractor engine running.
WARNING
Do not operate mulcher on too muddy, sandy or rocky soils.
WARNING
Keep the machine clean from debris and foreign objects which may damage functioning or cause injury.
WARNING
Do not use the machine if the category of the connecting pins of the mulcher does not match that of the tractor
hitch system.
WARNING
Do not use the machine with missing bolts, screws, pins or safety pins, safety guards etc.