IBEX TS51C User manual

ASSEMBLY GUIDE
TS51C Drum Mower

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TS51C Drum Mower
CONTENTS
Scope and Purpose ................................................................................................................. 3
Uncrating................................................................................................................................ 3
Guard Installation................................................................................................................... 5
Three Point Hitch.................................................................................................................... 6
Blade Installation.................................................................................................................... 8
Attaching the Drum Unit to the 3 Point Hitch......................................................................... 9
Attaching the Drum Unit ...................................................................................................... 14
Transport Lock...................................................................................................................... 15
PTO SHAFTS.......................................................................................................................... 15
PTO Shaft Safety................................................................................................................... 18
Pivot Restrictor..................................................................................................................... 18
Guard Installation................................................................................................................. 19
Safety Release (“Breakaway Bar”) ........................................................................................ 21
Lubrication ........................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 1 lifting the drum assembly............................................................................................. 3
Figure 2 parts ready to assemble. .............................................................................................. 4
Figure 3 hardware sorted out. ................................................................................................... 4
Figure 4 larger guard installed on the gearbox facing the tractor .............................................. 5
Figure 5 the smaller guard with the cut-out facing the rear (cutout may look different on your
machine).................................................................................................................................... 5
Figure 6 the other small guard installed on the drum unit......................................................... 6
Figure 7 install the pins in the arms as shown on both sides...................................................... 7
Figure 8 attached to lift arms..................................................................................................... 7
Figure 9 level the 3 point hitch unit with the top link................................................................. 7
Figure 10 blade tool ................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 11 installing a blade ........................................................................................................ 9

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Figure 12 move the drum unit over to the three point hitch assembly like this ......................... 9
Figure 13 swivel tee assembly.................................................................................................... 9
Figure 14 the cap and hardware are shown here for the swivel tee ........................................ 10
Figure 15 swivel tee in place for next step ............................................................................... 10
Figure 16 short swivel pin ........................................................................................................ 11
Figure 17 align holes in arm to swivel tee ................................................................................ 11
Figure 18 holes aligned to allow pin to pass............................................................................. 12
Figure 19 pin through and nut started ..................................................................................... 12
Figure 20 top spring arm installed with pin blocked up by using a 2x4 .................................... 13
Figure 21 hardware to attach spring arm to lower arm............................................................ 13
Figure 22 top spring arm attachment to lower arm ................................................................. 13
Figure 23 push the lower arm down to line up with drum unit................................................ 14
Figure 24 holes are close to being aligned ............................................................................... 14
Figure 25 nut and washer installed on pivot pin ...................................................................... 15
Figure 26 transport lock and rubber grip installation............................................................... 15
Figure 29 shaft with slip clutch end.......................................................................................... 16
Figure 27 connect the driveline with one-way clutch............................................................... 17
Figure 28 guard chains attached .............................................................................................. 17
Figure 30 restrictor plate with hardware ................................................................................. 19
Figure 31 pivot restrictor plate and handle shown installed from side .................................... 19
Figure 32 front guard has six holes .......................................................................................... 20
Figure 33 eight sets of fasteners used for attaching guard frame ............................................ 20
Figure 34 curtain installed with 2 holes for toe guard facing forward...................................... 20
Figure 35 curtain straps secure to the guard frame ................................................................. 21
Figure 36 safety release bar ..................................................................................................... 21
Figure 37 correct oil level in drum gearbox.............................................................................. 22

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SCOPE AND PURPOSE
This guide is limited to Ibex TS51C drum mowers (also labeled with the original manufacturer
model name, Galfre FR/G 130). The guide covers models manufactured in 2020 and forward.
This manual is a guide to aid in the assembly only. Consult the Quick Start Guide and User
Manual for instructions on usage and safety.
UNCRATING
Heavier components can be lifted out of the crate, using lift straps or chains, if a lift is
available.
Figure 1 lifting the drum assembly
If no lift is available, the crate will need to be cut open for easier access. Remove the smaller
parts, then slide the drum unit out of the crate onto the ground. The drum mower bottom
skids drag across the ground during use, so it is alright to drag them to the location that you
plan to use for assembly.
Lay out the parts so you can see everything in one place.

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Figure 2 parts ready to assemble.
Take the bag of parts and sort them out in like groupings. It makes finding the hardware much
easier during assembly. Note that your hardware assortment may differ somewhat from the
picture below and some of the items may already be installed on your mower.
Figure 3 hardware sorted out.
Grease the PTO drivelines before assembly. Also grease the plastic fittings on the free rotating
plastic guards. It’s much easier to do before assembly. Consult the driveline manuals that are
attached to the PTO drivelines for instructions on lubrication. Keep the driveline manuals for
future reference.

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GUARD INSTALLATION
Install the plastic PTO guards as shown in the images that follow. They are easier to install
before assembling the mower.
The larger guard is installed on the gearbox facing the tractor. Note that this guard may appear
somewhat different, and may already be installed on the gearbox.
Figure 4 larger guard installed on the gearbox facing the tractor
The smaller guard with a cutout is installed on the 90 degree gearbox on the other side, with
the cutout facing the rear. This cutout provides space to allow the PTO shaft to pivot to 90
degrees when the mower is switched to transport mode. This guard may already be installed.
Figure 5 the smaller guard with the cut-out facing the rear (cutout may look different on your machine)

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The other small guard without a cutout is installed at the drum unit PTO spline.
Figure 6 the other small guard installed on the drum unit
THREE POINT HITCH
Find the two 3 point pins and the 2 smaller roll pins (spring pins) shown in Figure 7 below. The
pins can be installed facing outward or inward to accommodate different lift arm widths, so
you may want to bring the hitch close to your tractor to see how it lines up before you decide
which position to install the pins.
Position the 3 point hitch so the two arms face up. Oil the holes in the pins and in the hitch,
and then oil the roll pin. Secure the roll pin with locking pliers and drive it through the holes
with a hammer.

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Figure 7 install the pins in the arms as shown
Attach the 3 point hitch to your tractor’s lift arms and install the linchpins.
Figure 8 3 point hitch attached to tractor’s lift arms
Lift the 3 point hitch unit up and install the top link pin. Adjust the length of the top link to
make the 3 point hitch close to straight up and down, perpendicular to the ground.
Figure 9 level the 3 point hitch unit with the top link

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BLADE INSTALLATION
The six cutting blades that come with the mower are installed and changed with the blade
change tool. The blade change tool is stored on the top of the spring arm that connects the 3
point hitch to the drum unit, shown here fully assembled.
Figure 10 blade tool
To install a blade, position the blade change tool so that the two identical prongs are inserted
between the two discs of the drum, as seen in Figure 11. Raise the arm so that the pin of the
tool inserts into the slot on the upper disc. Pivot the tool up until there is sufficient clearance,
install the blade, and let the tool arm down. Be sure to install the blade so that the angled
edges are sloped downward.
The drum unit may need to be raised higher in order to have enough clearance to angle the
tool so that the two prongs fit below the upper disc. Once installed, be sure the blade is on the
pin and swings freely.
For safety purposes, never place your hand or fingers inside the opened space between the
discs.

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Figure 11 installing a blade
ATTACHING THE DRUM UNIT TO THE 3 POINT HITCH
Place the drum unit so that it is oriented as shown in Figure 12. Be sure the PTO spline shafts
face each other.
Figure 12 move the drum unit over to the three point hitch assembly like this
You will use the swivel tee subassembly shown below to connect two lift arms to the 3 point
hitch assembly.
Figure 13 swivel tee assembly