Mahindra MB PLOUGH User manual

MAHINDRA A PP L I TR AC
M A H I N D R A
MB Plough
Part C a t a l o g ue
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S e r v i c e M an u a l
M a h i n d r a
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M a h i n d r a Ltd, Farm E q u i p m e n t S e c t o r , A pp l i T r a c
D ep a r t m e n t SAS N a g a r , Mohali (Punjab) 140307 . I n d i a

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Introduction
A Message to Our Customers
We appreciate the confidence placed in us by your purchase of this machine.
Before this machine was brought to market, countless hours were spent designing
and testing to ensure that its performance would be at the highest level. To achieve
maximum performance, it is imperative this machine be operated in accordance
with the procedures outlined in this manual.
Information in this manual is divided into sections. These sections are identified at
the top of each page. Specific information within each section is organized into
modules. These modules are encased in boxes with principle modules identified
with a heading at the top left side of the box. Two-part page numbers identify both
the section and page of that section.
By reviewing this manual often, one will quickly learn which section to go to for
specific information. For instance, machine adjustments would be found in the
Operating Machine section, lubrication intervals in the Lubrication section, opener
maintenance in the Service section, etc. A detailed Table of Contents is found
immediately behind this page, and an Index is provided at the back of the manual.
Thanks again for purchasing this machine.
Customer Responsibility
It is the Customer or Operator’s responsibility to read the Operator’s Manual, to
operate, lubricate, maintain and store the product in accordance with all
instructions and safety procedures. Failure of the operator to read the Operator’s
Manual is a misuse of this equipment.
It is the Customer’s or Operator’s responsibility to inspect the product and to have
any parts repaired or replaced when continued operation would cause damage or
excessive wear to other parts or cause safety hazards.
It is the Customer’s responsibility to deliver the product to Authorized Dealer,
from whom they purchased it, for service or replacement of defective parts which
are covered by warranty. Repairs to be submitted for warranty consideration must
be made within thirty days (30) of failure.
It is the Customer’s responsibility for any cost incurred by the Dealer for travelling
to or hauling of the product for the purpose of performing a warranty obligation or
inspection.

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INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions to use the implement
 To check the fastener are properly inspected and properly tight according to
suitable torque.
 Draft control used suitable HP tractor for operation and during taking turn
always lift implement. Proper use of tractors DC & PC lever.
 The field is ploughed in runs parallel to each other.
 It starts at one boundary of the field and ends at the opposite with turns
being made on the headlands.
 It is usually the most field efficient system and if equipment is correctly
setup and operated should not leave furrows in the field.
 Three point linkage is suitable for category 1 type implements failure to turn
of the tractor and implements power and to wait for the machine to stop
moving
 Completely before repairing or adjusting the machine. You risk the
possibility of getting hands or clothing caught in or on the PTO or in a
moving disk, belt or chain while attempting to work on a machine while it is
running. Likewise, bystanders or others working on the machine can get
entangled in it.
 Failing to block raised implement when working on them. Rider on the
implement. Rider can be thrown from or slip off. They can be either run over
by the implement or fall in to it.
 Not paying attention when working with machine. operators needs to react
to changing conditions as the implement does it work.
 Make sure all equipment is in good working order if required.
 When parking equipment, block the wheels so that the machine will not roll.
Hydraulically raised equipment should be lowered and should have the
transport lock engaged when parked or blocked.

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PRECAUTIONS
 Keep all safety shields in place and in good repair. Rotating shafts cause
severe injury in a matter of seconds by entangling loose or dangling
clothing. Keep a safe distance from all cutting or moving parts. Do not allow
anyone to lean, push or stand on diggers to aid in penetration.
 When repairing or working on an implement, make sure it is lowered to the
ground. It should be blocked securely if you have to work on it in the raised
position, don’t depend on hydraulic cylinders to support the implement
alone.
 Always turn off power source and wait for all moving parts to stop before
working on the implement.
 Make sure the operator knows how to operate the machine
 Cutting equipment should handle properly.
 Integral ploughs are transported completely raised and all weight is carried
by the tractor 3 point hitch. Adequate tractor front-end weights are required
to offset the plough weight.
 When the transporting on a road or highway, always display SMV emblem
and use lights and reflectors as required by state and local regulations.
 Semi-integral plough are quite long and caution must be used when turning
to prevent swinging the plough in to fences or irrigation ditches.
 Reduce speed when transporting over rough ground and avoid quick, sharp
turns at high speeds.
 When transporting semi-integral or drawn plough, always Install cylinder
locks to prevent accidental lowering of the plough. Relieve the load on
hydraulic cylinders before starting to transport.
 Lower the plough to the ground or install hydraulic cylinder locks when the
plough is not in use.
 Watch for other people when raising, lowering or indexing the plough.
 Never permit anyone to ride on the plough and allow only the driver on the
tractor. Do not permit children to play on or near the plough either when
parked or in operation.
 Lower the parking stand and securely pin it in place before detaching
integral or semi-integral plough on the tractor.

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PREPARATION ON TRACTOR
2.1 Fuel and Lubrication
Fuel oil should be checked in the fuel tank. If it is not adequate, fuel oil
should be added to the tank.
Transmission oil should and Lubricating oil should be checked by a dipstick
and if necessary it should be topped up.
Greasing point should be checked, to see whether they have been greased or
not.
2.2 Cooling System and Air Cleaner
Water in the radiator should be checked, if necessary it should be topped up.
Air cleaner should be checked to see whether it is clean or blocked. If
blocked, it should be cleaned.
2.3 Tyres
The air pressure must be identical, particularly on the rear tyres under
difficult conditions, addition wheel weight should be used or the tyres topped up
evenly with water. See operating instruction of the tractor manufacturer
2.4 Fan Belt and Important Nut Bolts
Fan belts and Important Nuts and bolts should be adjusted, if any of them is
too tight or loosened
2.5 Lifting Roads
The lifting rods should be adjusted so they are as short as possible and if
equal length. See operating instruction of the tractor manufacturer