Egholm 2100 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Flail Mower/Verticutter
90101351-02 UK

Introduction
Dear Customer
Thank you for buying an Egholm product
The Egholm 2100 is a Danish designed and manufactured product which offers a very flexible way
of maintaining outdoor areas.
Optimal performance of your Egholm Flail Mower/Verticutter:
To ensure the optimal performance of your Egholm Flail Mower/Verticutter, please read this operator’s
manual carefully before starting to use the machine. Failure to do so can result in personal injury and
damage to the machine.
Safety:
The Flail Mower/Verticutter is equipped with various devices to ensure optimal operational safety both
for the user and the surroundings. We therefore ask you to pay particular attention to Section 1.1
Safety. The machine must only be serviced by professionals.
The Flail Mower/Verticutter is designed only for use by professionals. On delivery, the user will be given
a thorough training in using the machine, so that he becomes a competent operator. Do not lend the
machine to anyone who has not been thoroughly trained and has not read this manual carefully.
The operator’s manual should be considered as a permanent part of the machine and so must
remain with it if the machine is sold.
Warnings:
Some items in this operator’s manual are marked with this warning symbol.
The warning indicates areas where extra care has to be taken to avoid personal
injury or damage to the machine and its accessories. The warning also shows
what you should pay special attention to.
Reservations:
As it is the Egholm policy to make continuous improvements, we reserve the right to alter the specifi-
cations and equipment at any time without notice. Egholm Maskiner A/S accepts no liability for errors
or shortcomings in the operator’s manual.
Contact us:
Should you have questions of any kind regarding your new Egholm product, do not hesitate to con-
tact Egholm Maskiner A/S.
Best regards
Egholm Maskiner A/S - Transportvej 27 - DK - 7620 Lemvig
Tel: [phone] - Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected] - www.egholm.dk
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Contents
1. General information page
1.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.2 EC Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1.3 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2. Instructions for use
2.1 Assembly / Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2.2 Important before start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2.3 Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
2.4 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3. Service and maintenance
3.1 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
3.2 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4. Conditions
4.1 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
4.2 Complaints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
4.3 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
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1. General information
The Egholm 2100 is perfect for cutting very high
grass or for chemical-free weed-control of lawns.
TThheeFFllaaiillMMoowweerr
For rough grassed areas which are not regularly
mown, the Egholm Flail Mower is the perfect
tool. Watching it deal with very high grass, with a
cutting width of 1226 mm, is an impressive sight.
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The Verticutter is the perfect means to keep a
lawn neatly mown and improve the resistance of
the grass to weeds without the use of weed-
killers. Grass needs lots of light and air, and so
the Verticutter removes moss and also cuts a
thin score in the lawn to allow air to the roots.
The Verticutter is fitted to the Egholm 2100 in a
floating position and has four wheels to ensure
the correct scoring depth. It operates very close
to the ground and so provides a thoroughly level
and even lawn surface.
The Flail Mower/Verticutter must not be used for
any purpose other than cutting grass and
removing moss from lawns in accordance with
this operator’s manual.

1. General information
1.1 Safety
Make sure no one is standing
close to the machine.
MMaakkeessuurreetthheerreeiissnnoooonneecclloosseettootthhee
mmaacchhiinneewwhheenniittiissiinnuussee..
N.B!
AAssiittiissaarrttiiccuullaatteedd,,tthheerreeaarreennddoofftthhee
mmaacchhiinneesswwiinnggssoouuttwwhheennttuurrnniinngg..
MMaakkeessuurreennoooonneeiissnneeaarrtthheemmaacchhiinnee
aasstthheerreeiissaaddaannggeerrooffccrruusshhiinngg..
Warning! Rotating parts!
MMaakkeessuurreennoooonneeppuuttsstthheeiirrffiinnggeerrssoorr
ttooeessuunnddeerrtthheemmoowweerrwwhhiilleeiittiissmmoovviinngg
ttooaavvooiiddppeerrssoonnaalliinnjjuurriieess..
Warning! Avoid flying stones:
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llaawwnnaasstthheeyyccaannbbeeuunniinntteennttiioonnaallllyy
tthhrroowwnnoouuttaannddccaauusseeddaammaaggeet
tooppeeoo--
pplleeaannddpprrooppeerrttyy..RReegguullaarrllyycchheecckktthhee
pprrootteeccttiivveessccrreeeennssoonntthheeffrroonnttaanndd
bbaacckkeeddggeessoofftthheemmoowweerrgguuaarrddffoorr
ccrraacckkssoorrwweeaarr..
Reduction of noise and energy
consumption:
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aahhiigghheerreennggiinneessppeeeeddtthhaannnneecceessssaarryy,,
ttoorreedduucceetthheennooiisseeaannddtthheeeenneerrggyy
ccoonnssuummppttiioonn..
Avoid damage to hearing:
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tthheemmaacchhiinneeiissiinnuussee..
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Prevent people from standing
in the working area.
Warning label
Warning label
Use approved hearing protectors
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1. General information
Avoid roll-overs:
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wwhheerreeiittccaannsslliiddee,,ttiippoorrrroollll..DDoonnoott
ddrriivveeoonnssllooppeesswwiitthhaanniinncclliinneeooffmmoorree
tthhaann1100°°..((PPiiccttuurree11))
Avoid roll-overs:
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bbeeffiitttteeddttootthheerreeaarrwwhheeeellssttoopprreevveenntt
tthheemmaacchhiinneettiippppiinnggffoor
rwwaarrddss..((PPiiccttuurree22))
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Use counterweights on the rear wheels
Max. 10°
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Do not drive on slopes with an incline of
more than 10°

1. General information
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1.2 EC Declaration of Conformity for Machinery
Manufacturer: Egholm Maskiner A/S
Address: Transportvej 27, DK-7620 Lemvig
Phone: [phone]
hereby declares that
-The machine: Flail Mower/Verticutter Type: SLK
Serial no.: ____________________________ Year: _________________
- is in conformity with the provisions of the Machine Directive, (directive
98/37/EC) and with national implementing legislation.
- is in conformity with the provisions of the following EC directive:
Directive 2000/14/EC
The Egholm 2100 fitted with the cab FH 2100 (ROPS approved)
- has been tested at the Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences at Bygholm in
conformity with directive 86/298/EEC concerning rear mounted, roll-over pro-
tection structures of narrow-track wheeled agricultural and forestry tractors.
Place: Lemvig
Date: ______________
Signature: ______________
Managing Director Kaj Egholm

1. General information
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Side view
Front view
Counterweights
Big radiator cover
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1.3 Technical data
Dimensions: Assembled: Storage dimensions:
Length (L): 2895 mm 955 mm
Width (W): 1475 mm 1475 mm
Height without cab (H) 435 mm
Height with cab (H1) 1935 mm
Technical data:
Type description: SLK
Sound power level, re Directive 2000/14/EU.
Sound pressure level, with cab (operator seat): 86 dB(A)
Sound pressure level, without cab (operator seat): 84 dB(A)
Rotor revolutions, max: 2800 rpm
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Cutting width: 1226 mm
Cutting height: 0-110 mm
Number of flails: 76
Cutting area per hour, approx: 10,000 m2
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Scoring width: 1172 mm
Scoring depth: 0-15 mm
Number of vertical blades: 38
N.B!
Specifications may be changed without prior notice.
Extra equipment:
VVeerrttiiccaallbbllaaddeess: used for scoring which provides air
to the root system of the lawn and removes moss.
CCoouunntteerrwweeiigghhttss: fitted to the rear wheels as stabilising
weights to the cutter. (Picture 3)
BBiiggrraaddiiaattoorrccoovveerr::recommended for frequent cutting
in dry periods. (Picture 4)

2. Operator’s manual
2.1 Assembly / Disassembly
1. It is recommended that the hydraulic hoses should
be run over the frame of the mower to keep them
clear and free from dirt when the mower is fitted.
(Picture 1)
2. The locking handle on the A-frame of the basic
machine must be in the open position. (Picture 2)
3. Drive the basic machine right up to the A-frame of
the mower, so the A-frames fit into each other.
4. Raise the A-frame with lever A on the left-hand side
of the basic machine until the support wheels are
freely suspended above the ground. (Picture 3)
5. Lock the mower in place with the locking handle on
the A-frame. (Picture 2)
6. Stop the machine. (See the operator’s manual for the
base machine, Section 2.2)
7. Attach the hydraulic hoses with the rubber ring under
the running board to ensure it runs correctly over the
screen. (Picture 4)
8. Fit the hydraulic hoses to the D-connectors on the
right-hand side of the machine.
The oil overflow hose D3 mmuussttbe fitted. (Picture 5)
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Hydraulic hoses
Locking handle on the A-frame - open
D-connectors
The hoses are fastened with a
rubber strap
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Lever A on the left-hand side of the machine

2. Operator’s manual
Fitting the counterweights:
1. Replace every second wheel bolt on both rear
wheels with the bolts supplied, with an internal
thread in the heads. (Picture 1)
2. Locate the counterweights on the wheel bolts and
fasten them with the bolts supplied to a torque of 65
Nm. (Picture 2)
Removing:
Follow the procedure for fitting in reverse order. Put
the protective caps on the snap couplings to protect
them from dirt. (Picture 3)
2.2 Important before start-up
Check the blades are sharp, intact and free from
cracks before fitting the mower. This avoids unnec-
essary breaks in operation while mowing. (Picture 4)
Warning!
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llaawwnnaasstthheeyyccaannbbeeuunniinntteennttiioonnaallllyy
tthhrroowwnnoouuttaannddccaauusseeddaammaaggee
ttooppeeoo--
pplleeaannddpprrooppeerrttyy..
WWaarrnniinngg!!
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ccoovveerrssoorrssiimmiillaarroobbssttaacclleessttooaavvooiidd
ddaammaaggiinnggtthheebbllaaddeess,,wwhheeeellssoorrgguuaarrdd..
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Change the wheel bolts
Fit and tighten the counterweights
Protective caps on the connectors
Checking the blades
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2. Operator’s manual
2.3 Start-up
A) Start the machine. (See the operator’s manual for
the base machine, Section 2.2)
B) Lower the mower by pushing lever A on the left-
hand side of the machine down to position 2.
(Picture 1)
C) It is recommended to hold the lever down for about
2 seconds, as after this the mower is in a floating
position and follows the contours of the ground.
D) Turn the throttle until it is at least half open. (Picture 2)
E) Start the mower by slowly pushing lever D on the
right-hand side of the machine up to position 1.
(Picture 3)
F) Now open the throttle fully (full power) to achieve the
correct blade speed. Adjust the driving speed to suit
the conditions.
G) While mowing, make sure to keep the water cooler,
oil cooler and radiator cover free from grass, to
avoid overheating. (See Section 3.1 Cleaning).
Warning — Rotating parts:
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ttooeessuunnddeerrtthheemmoowweerrwwhhiilleeiittiissmmoovviinngg
ttooaavvooiid
dppeerrssoonnaalliinnjjuurriieess..
Warning!
MMaakkeessuurreetthheerreeiissnnoooonneecclloosseettootthhee
mmaacchhiinneewwhheenniittiissrruunnnniinngg..
N.B!
WWhheennttuurrnniinngg,,tthheerreeaarroofftthheemmaacchhiinnee
sswwiinnggssoouutt,,ssootthheerreeiissaarriisskkooffccrruusshh--
iinnggoorrccoolllliissiioonn..
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Lever A on the right-hand side
Turn the throttle until it is half open
Lever D on the right-hand side
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