FMG PL245 User manual

EQUIPMENT
LLP FARM MACHINERY GROUP OY
LEVYTIE 4 ● 74510 IISALMI
TEL. [phone] ● FAX [phone]
OPERATORS MANUAL
PL245-PL360
ORIGINAL

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ORIGINAL
EY-VAATIMUSTENMUKAISUUSVAKUUTUS TUOTTEESTA
LLP Farm Machinery Group Oy vakuuttaa, että markkinoille saatettu kone täyttää direktiivin
2006/42/EY ja standardit SFS-EN ISO 12100 ja SFS-ISO730-1.
FÖRSÄKRAN OM ÖVERENSSTÄMMELSE
LLP Farm Machinery Group Oy försäkrar härmed att tillförda maskin uppfyller
maskindirektivet 2006/42/EY och standard SFS-EN ISO 12100 och SFS-ISO730-1.
CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY FOR A PRODUCT
LLP Farm Machinery Group Oy certifies that the following machine, which has been brought into
the market, conforms to directives 2006/42/EY and standards SFS-EN ISO 12100 and SFS-ISO730-1.
SAMSVARSERKLÆRING FOR MASKIN
LLP Farm Machinery Group Oy bekrefter herved at følgende maskin, som er sendt ut på markedet, er i
samsvar med direktivene 2006/42/EF, SFS-EN ISO 12100 og SFS-ISO730-1.
Tuote / Produkt / Product / Produkt:
Valmistusnumero / Tillverkningsnummer
/ Serial number / Serienummer:
Teknisen tiedoston kokoaja / Teknisk
dokumentation samlare / Technical file collector: Sakari Ruotanen
Valmistaja / Tillverkare / Manufacturer LLP Farm Machinery Group Oy
/Produsent:
Osoite / Adress / Address / Adresse: Levytie 4, FIN-74510 Iisalmi
Puhelin / Telefon / Telephone: [phone]
Paikka / Ort / Place / Sted: Iisalmi
Aika / Datum / Date / Dato:
Allekirjoitus / Underskrift / Signature
/ Signatur:
Nimenselvennys / Namnförtydligande Markku Lappalainen
/ Clarification of signature
/ Tydeliggjøring av signatur:

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WARRANTY TERMS
All the products produced by LLP Farm Machinery Group Oy have twenty four (24) months
warranty.
During the warranty period all the defects in material and in workmanship will be covered, in
practical life FMG will replace defected parts with the new parts. Travelling expenses and
freight of partsare not included in warranty.
Warranty will start in the beginning of usage of the product, if nothing else hasbeen agreed.
Warranty is not covering damages due to misuse of product or use in the purposes where it
has notbeen designed, lack of services or product has been modified without the permission of
FMG.
Wearing of the normalusage is not covered by the warranty.
Losses in income, costs and loosen working hours caused by the defected part is not covered
by the warranty.
Warranty repairs should be done by the FMG service dealer or service dealer appointed by the
manufacturer.
In case the defects shown in reclamation is not valid or if case otherwise is not in the warranty
area FMG has right to reject from the compensation.
Warranty reclamation should be done in written form by the FMG seller within one (1) month
after notifying the defect.
In case of defect procedure is as follows:
- clarify the defect and defected area
- be prepared to deliver defected parts to the manufacturer
- contact FMG seller and make reclamation as follows:
•type of the product and serial number
•delivery date of the product (invoicing date)
•date of the damage
•description of the damage and pictures
description of the working conditions and the type of the base machine

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TO THE OPERATOR
The purpose of this is manual is to provide support and instructions to bulldozer blade
users. Manual contains detailed instructions for driving, operating and maintaining the
bulldozer blade. Make sure that your new bulldozer blade is always handled and
maintained in the correct way in order to ensure reliability and economical operation for
many years.
We recommend that you read the manual thoroughly. Follow the maintenance and service
program carefully and include the daily maintenance in your normal routine. This is both
you and your tractor interest.
Maintenance, repairs and adjustments which are not described in this Operator Manual
require the use of special tools and exact technical data. In case of that kind need please
contact your FMG seller or factory.
Use only genuine FMG spare parts for optimum performance from your tractor and bulldozer
blade. Spares will be sold through the FMG seller.

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0BTABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS.................................................................................................................................... 5
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................... 6
2. CONSTRUCTION....................................................................................................................................... 8
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 9
4. BULLDOZED BLADE USE ....................................................................................................................... 9
4.1. Using area........................................................................................................................................... 9
4.2. Instruction............................................................................................................................................ 9
4.3. Bulldozer blade use........................................................................................................................... 10
5. SERVICE.................................................................................................................................................. 12
5.1. Daily service...................................................................................................................................... 12
5.2. Weekly service.................................................................................................................................. 12
5.3. Service after 500 working hours........................................................................................................ 12
5.4. Annual service................................................................................................................................... 12
5.5. Lubricating point................................................................................................................................ 13
5.6. Screws to be tighten.......................................................................................................................... 14

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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This section summarizes the regulations that must always be followed when working with the
bulldozer blade. However, these regulations do not exempt the driver from statutory and other
national regulations regarding traffic safety and occupational health and safety. Safety
regulations that apply to different types of working sites and existing road traffic laws must
always be observed. Tractor safety regulations accepted by the Finnish occupational safety
and health administration have already been taken into account in the equipment design. The
following section describes general safety precautions that must be observed regarding the
use of the bulldozer blade.
IMPORTANT
Do not use the bulldozer blade for other purposes than it has been
designed. Please read this manual carefully before using the implement.
IMPORTANT
Before driving, make sure that all movements and functions work
correctly.
DANGER
When testing different movements of the bulldozer blade make sure that
there is no one close to tractor. Safety distance 5 meters.
IMPORTANT
Advise other users on the use of the implement and ask them to read the
manual.
DANGER
Do not operate with the damaged implement.
IMPORTANT
Use the rotary beacon while working

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WARNING
Observe the Operators Manual instructions while working.
WARNING
Pay attention to other road users.
IMPORTANT
Always lower the implement down and stop the engine before leaving the
cab.
IMPORTANT
Never service or clean an implement that is resting on the hydraulics.
Use mechanical support. Always stop the engine for maintenance.
WARNING
Do not disconnect, connect or tighten pressurized hydraulic plugs.
WARNING
Do not inhale oil mist if a pressurized component becomes damaged. If
oil comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of water and
contact a doctor immediately.
DANGER
Pay attention to the direction of the bulldozer blade in relation to the
tractor. The plough attempts to steer the tractor.

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2. 2BCONSTRUCTION
1. Machine bracket
2. Floating bar
3. Turning cylinder
4. Releasing device
5. Main wing
6. Supporting leg
7. Blade
8. Led-daytime running light (Option)

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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
4. BULLDOZED BLADE USE
4.1. Using area
Bulldozer blade isespecially designed to the yards cleaning and roads.Bulldozer
blade is also used in peat leveling on peat bog terminals.
4.2. Instruction
Before use check that bulldozer blade is engaged properly to the working machine
and all the locking´s are well done.
Test drive working machine and bulldozer blade combination to ensure that all have
been engaged well. If bulldozer blade is new or it have been modified ensure that air
has been eliminatedfrom the system. Air in hydraulic system could cause
unexpected movements.
When using bulldozer blade ensure that your sight is clear to the ploughing area and
there is not anyone in the dancer zone.
When disengage bulldozer blade, put shields to the hydraulic hoses.
When disengage bulldozer blade outside ensure that ground is balanced to help
next engage.Wood blocks would be beneficial to balance the area.
If bulldozer blade will stay longer period without usage, lubricate piston rods with
CORRSHIELD VPCI-369 corrosion shield or with storage oil to avoid corrosion.
Model
Width (cm)
Height (cm)
Working width (cm)
Weight (kg)
Blade angle
PL245
245
100
173 - 245
615
41/45
PL275
275
100
195 - 275
645
41/45
PL300
300
100
216 - 305
685
41/45
PL330
330
100
237 - 335
715
41/45
PL360
360
100
300 - 360
805
41/45

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4.3. Bulldozer blade use
Engage bulldozer blade to the working machine that floating bar is in the mid
position and bulldozer blade is in the balanced position (Picture 1).
Picture 1. Floating bar in the mid position
In case the adapter is wrong change adapter and ensure that screws are tightened
well.
IMPORTANT
When bulldozer blade is new take care that air from hydraulic system will be
eliminated by turning cylinders against to the limit stoppers couple of the time.
Adjust support legs in order to blade will get correct height from the surface.
In case of front loader application beam support are recommended.
Workingposition of plough is correct when frame is in the upright position (Picture
2).

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Picture 2. Plough frame in the upright position
Blade angle is possible to adjust by moving releasing device to anotherhole (3
different alternative) (Picture 3).

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Picture 3. Three holes for the releasing device
5. SERVICE
The most important thing to get maximum reliability is good service in time. Service
costs are smaller compared to the repairing´s costs.Below mentioned service
includes all the lubrications and adjustments.
5.1.Daily service
- Check all the blades
- Check tightness of the fastening screws
- Test drive all the movements
- Clean the equipment in the end of the working day
5.2.Weekly service
- Lubricate all the nipples
- Check that there are no leakages
5.3.Service after 500 working hours
- Check all the pins and tightness
- Check tightness of the screws
5.4.Annual service
All above mentioned. Lubricate all the lubrication points always when leaving
equipment to the storage.
NB!
When serving you should follow the service table also taking care
of the previous services.
NB!
Tightness of the screws should be checked also after the first
drive.
NB!

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Lubricate also piston rods when leaving equipment to the storage
place.
5.5.Lubricating point
Lubricate nipples shown in the picture (Picture 4). Clean the top of the nipple before
lubrication.
Picture 4. Lubrication

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5.6.Screws to be tighten
Tighten all the screws after 10 hours´ drive and after that between 500 working
hours. Check the knife fixing screw daily.
1. Tightening screws of the cylinders
2. Tightening nut of the main pin in the center
3. Tightening screws of the adapters
4. Tightening screws of the support leg
5. All the blade screws

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LLP FARM MACHINERY GROUP OY
LEVYTIE 4
74510 IISALMI, FINLAND
PUH. [phone]
FAX [phone]
www.fmg.fi