Fransgard FKR-150BF User manual

FKR-150BF
Chain mulcher
Fransgård
Manual
GB

Fransgård Maskinfabrik A/S
Fredbjergvej 132
DK - 9640 Farsø
Telefon : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
www.fransgard.dk
[email protected]

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LIST OF CONTENTS Page
Technical specifications.........................................................1
Regulation .............................................................................1
Mounting................................................................................2
Safety precautions.................................................................3
Use of the machine ...............................................................4
Working position....................................................................4
Lubrication and maintenance ................................................4
Changing chain......................................................................4
Spare parts.......................................................................... 6-
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Working width.......................................................1,50 m / 59’
Transport width.....................................................1,80 m / 71’
Working speed ......................................6-10km/h / 3,5-6 mph
Tractor power .....................................................45HP/34 KW
PTO.................................................................. 540/1000 rpm
Number of chains .................................2 pcs.10mm or 13mm
Weight........................................................ 500 kg / 1102 lbs.
REGULATION .
The Fransgård chain mulcher FKR-150BF is designed to break down small trees,
shrubs and must not be used for anything else.
The chain mulcher has proven to be an economicalandeffective machinetobreak self-
seeded vegitaton, the remaining stubble gets very jagged and dries out quickly.

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MOUNTING
The chain mulcher is mounted with joint no. 62207
Mounted rear
Mounted front
Protection, sliding shoes and horns have to be moved from back to forth.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Instructions must be read before starting.
All protections must be in place and inspected before the machine is started.
Beware of stones. It is the owner / user's responsibility that there is no one
In the machine's workspace, when the machine starts up.
Safety distance is minimum 50 mtr. Radius from the machine.
The driving position must not be abandoned when the machine is in operation.
The machine is designed to break down small trees, shrubs and must not be used
for anything else.
The machine must be operated by qualified users only.
When driving in built-up area must be warned of the machine hazard zone.
Lubrication, adjustment and setting of the machine may only be made when this is
stopped and the PTO is shut off. The key must be removed from the tractor, so this
cannot be started.
Please note that if running in the very dry terrain, the chains when thrown against
rocks or boulders can be causing sparks and there is a risk that it could start a fire.
Never drive faster than the mulcher can be stopped, if there is an obstacle.
Tighten bolts and check the settings after approx. 7 hours of operation.
The machine must only be launched with the flail head in its lowered position.
Where the Machine is used the shell has to be cleaned for larger objects which
may endanger.
The rubber protection which sits behind the cutting head can be damaged and must
be replaced when it starts to crack or frayed and at least every 3 years.
Chain and chain box can be damaged, and must periodically be checked at least
every 7 hours of use, and must be replaced if necessary.
If the chain is worn out 2.0 mm below the nominal target
(10 mm or 13 mm chain) should be replaced. If the brackets that hold the chains
worn out 2.00 mm below the nominal target (10 mm) should be replaced.
If the chain must be replaced it is intended that it sits right, and has the same length
on each side of the chain box, use only one long chain that passes through the chain
box, and the length must be adjusted so that with a 10 mm chain, then lock of the
fork sits above the 18th joint and at a 13 mm chain it is over the 13th joint. It is
however possible to keep some excess chain inside the chain box.

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USE OF THE MACHINE
The cutter head is brought out to the side and lowered to the desired position on the
hydraulic,
remember to look for people or other living creatures within the risk zone
before the machine is started,then run forward slowly move tailored vegetation
nature.
WORKING POSITION.
The machine may only be started with the cutter head in the lowered position.
Before starting the chains must be checked for damage and replaced if necessary.
(See safety information.)
Use the machine so that it rests more on the back of the flail than the front.
Do not attempt to climb machine in close and rough vegetation, but drive at the
speed that provides the best and most effective treatment, this prolongs the life of
the machine and reduces consumption of spare parts.
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
Since the machine can be subjected to excessive stress, it isimportant to look for loose
parts, and retighten the bolts periodically, of each 7 hours of operation.
There has to be checked for eventual damages on the machine, and if there are any
damages on parts which has to be changed with spare parts this has to be done, all
damage discovered must be repaired properly and professionally
CHANGING CHAINS
The machine is factory equipped with 10mm. chains, however, can be used 13mm.
chains if desired, this requires that the 4 pcs. fittings which contain the chains in the
chain box must be replaced with fittings with 13mm. slot.
When the 4 pcs. M16 locking nuts and M16 x100 bolts are dismantled, can the lower
washer of the chain box, be removed, then remove the bracket that holds the chains,
check washers and fittings for damage and replace if necessary (se safety
instructions), use new lock nuts, and bolts (M16 x 100 - 10.9) if they are damaged, it
is recommended to use 2 pcs. long lateral chain, (2 pcs. chains not 4 pcs.).
Use only the manufacturer's recommended type of chain.
ORDERING SPARE PARTS
Part order shall contain the following information:
1. Engine type and serial no and vintage.
2. Part number - description - possibly dimensions and the number of how many of
each.
Use only original Fransgård spare parts.