matev MOW-H/M 140 FM Installation instructions

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Version 06/2014
Original Operating Manual
MOW-H/M 140 FM Front Mower
MOW-H/M 160 FM Front Mower
MOW-H/M 190 FM Front Mower

Contents
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Table of contents
1About this operating manual....................................................................................3
2Safety.........................................................................................................................4
2.1 Intended use ...............................................................................................................4
2.2 Qualifications of personnel ..........................................................................................4
2.3 General safety instructions..........................................................................................4
2.4 Special safety notices .................................................................................................4
3Task and use .............................................................................................................7
3.1 Task............................................................................................................................7
3.2 Function ......................................................................................................................7
3.3 General instructions for mowing ..................................................................................7
4Mounting the implement...........................................................................................8
4.1 Mounting the front mower on the tractor vehicle..........................................................9
4.2 Mowers with mechanical drive ....................................................................................9
4.2.1 Adapting the universal joint shaft.................................................................................9
4.2.2 Mounting the universal joint shaft..............................................................................11
4.2.3 Dismounting the universal joint shaft.........................................................................12
4.3 Mowers with hydraulic drive ......................................................................................12
4.4 Mounting the suction port..........................................................................................12
5Operation.................................................................................................................14
5.1 Adjusting the cutting height .......................................................................................14
5.2 Adjusting the air intake..............................................................................................15
6Maintenance ............................................................................................................16
6.1 Maintenance after 50 operating hours or after a longer standstill period....................16
6.2 Mounting the V-belt...................................................................................................16
6.3 Sharpening the mower blades...................................................................................17
6.4 Faults........................................................................................................................18
6.5 Repair .......................................................................................................................18
7Disposal...................................................................................................................19
8Guarantee ................................................................................................................19
9Technical data .........................................................................................................19
10 List of illustrations..................................................................................................20
11 EC Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................22

About this operating manual
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1 About this operating manual
Dear customer! Dear customer!
Thank you for purchasing this implement, we appreciate your trust.
Prior to using this implement for the first time, read this operating manual carefully and
conscientiously all the way through.
Keep this operating manual where it is easily accessible. This will enable you to refer to
important information and handling instructions as needed.
Listings with bullet points are marked as follows:
Text
Text
Text . . .
Handling instructions are marked in the sequence in which they should be executed, as
follows:
1. Text
2. Text
3. Text . . .
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The device is subject to change in the interest of technical progress. All
information, illustrations, and technical specifications represent the latest
status at the time this manual was published. The manufacturer reserves the
right to make changes at any time in the interest of technical progress.

Safety
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2 Safety
Guidelines and instructions with which you must comply, are summarized in this section.
2.1 Intended use
The implements are developed for municipal tractors, or carrier vehicles with the following
power ratings:
MOW-H/M 140 FM for tractors from 12 kW to 23 kW
MOW-H/M 160 FM for tractors from 17 kW to 35 kW
MOW-H/M 190 FM for tractors from 25 kW to 50 kW
Do not operate these implements on any other types of machines.
All other uses are excluded.
Non-intended use causes:
Health hazards for the operator or for third parties
Damage to the tractor and the implements
Environmental damage
2.2 Qualifications of personnel
Only authorized or instructed personnel should install, operate, and maintain the imple-
ments. The operator must have read and understood this operating manual.
2.3 General safety instructions
General safety instructions are explained in this section. These safety instructions are
used in the subsequent chapters. In addition to the safety aspect, you will save money
and work time if you follow these instructions.
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Danger!
Severe injury to the operator or third parties occurs.
Comply with the safety instruction.
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Attention!
Minor injury to the operator or third parties
can occur. The tractor, the grass collection device or the environment can
be damaged.
Comply with the safety instruction.
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Note!
Important, helpful tips or information for the operator.
Read this note. It facilitates your work.
2.4 Special safety notices
Safety instructions are specified in this chapter that are also affixed as stickers on the im-
plements.

Safety
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Attention!
Prior to performing maintenance and repair tasks,
turn off the engine and remove the key!
Attention!
Do not position yourself in the area of the drive shaft.
Danger of injury!
(For mowers with mechanical drive)
Attention!
Injuries due to fluid escaping under high pressure.
Comply with the instruction in the operating manual.
(For mowers with hydraulic drive)
Attention!
Prior to start-up read and comply with the operating manual
and the safety instructions!
Attention!
Danger due to parts being thrown out
when the engine is running - maintain a safety
distance!
Attention!
Only touch machine parts,
after they have come to a complete standstill!
Attention!
Do not open or remove protective devices
when the engine is running.

Safety
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Attention!
During operation, maintain a sufficient distance
to the mowing blade!
Attention!
Implement is only suitable for a PTO shaft speed of 2000 rpm!
Attention!
Implement is only suitable for a PTO shaft speed of 1000 rpm!
Attention!
Implement is only suitable for a PTO shaft speed of 540 rpm!
Attention!
Implement is only suitable for clockwise PTO shaft rotation!
Attention!
Implement is only suitable for counterclockwise PTO shaft rotation!
Attention!
Do not allow the mower to run without discharge guard or suction port!
Lubricating point

Task and use
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3 Task and use
3.1 Task
The rotary mower is used for mowing green areas. The area of application extends from
manicured lawns, to matted grass to uncultivated land.
3.2 Function
The front mower works with three rotating blades and it is powered by the tractor via the
front PTO shaft or the hydraulic system. When the mower is used as a rear mower, it is
powered by the rear PTO shaft.
Use of the rotary mower with side discharge: Through the rotating blades the grass
is cutting and the cuttings are laterally accelerated out of the rotary mower. If the
mower is operated in conjunction with a suction turbine and collection container the
cuttings can be simultaneously collected. Appropriate devices are available on requ-
est.
Use as a mulcher: Through the rotating mulch blades the grass is cut and the closed
mulch insert prevents the cut grass from exiting the mower. The air supply on the
bearing brackets must be completely closed. The grass remains on the ground at the
point where it was cut. The cutting height must be selected so that a maximum of
one third of the grass height is cut. The finely cut grass must remain in the 2/3 of the
grass height that is uncut, and through rotting processes serve as a nutrient for the
soil.
3.3 General instructions for mowing
Fig. 1: Clean the work terrain
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Prior to mowing, remove objects on the work terrain that could be tossed up
by the implement.
Always mow around trees and bushes counterclockwise so that the cuttings are not
thrown toward the obstruction.

Mounting the implement
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Fig. 2: Irregular area
Divide irregular areas into smaller sections.
Change the mowing pattern frequently; do not always work in the same pattern.
Fig. 3: Large area
Mow large free areas as shown on Fig. 3.
Fig. 4: Small area
If you do not use a collection container, mow small areas as shown in Fig. 4 - two to three
rounds clockwise, the rest counterclockwise. Thus you prevent the mower from getting
jammed with accumulated cuttings.
4 Mounting the implement
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Switch off the tractor and remove the ignition key before mounting or dis-
mounting the implements.
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Prior to mounting on the tractor, ensure that the PTO shaft rpm, and the PTO
shaft direction of rotation agree with the information on the mower.

Mounting the implement
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Enter the vehicle chassis number of the rotary mower in section 6.5 of this
operating manual.
4.1 Mounting the front mower on the tractor vehicle
Fig. 5: Mount the mower on the tractor vehicle
The following optional attachment possibilities are available for the mower:
Attachment - cat. 0
Attachment - cat. 1
Attachment - cat. 1 quick-catch hooks
Attachment - ScanFrame
1. For cat. 0, cat. 1 and ScanFrame the mower is hooked into the coupling triangle and
fastened on the coupling support with the aid of the fastening screw. For cat. 1
quick-catch hook the lower link of the front power system is positioned relative to the
mower in such a manner that when lifting out the quick-catch hooks take up the low-
er links of the attachment. Subsequently the upper link is fastened on the mower.
4.2 Mowers with mechanical drive
4.2.1 Adapting the universal joint shaft
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Depending on tractor type the supplied universal joint shaft may be too
long.
Execute the steps described below to shorten the universal joint shaft.
To check whether the universal joint shaft is the correct length for your tractor you must
attach the mower to the tractor. In this regard, proceed as described in section 4.1.
Fastening screw on the
coupling support.

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When attaching and detaching particularly note: Switch off the tractor en-
gine and remove the ignition key.
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Only use the supplied material.
Comply with the instructions specified in the operating manual provided by
the manufacturer of the universal joint shaft.
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Mount the universal joint shaft as described in the original manual supplied
by the manufacturer of the universal joint shaft.
1. Pull the two halves of the universal joint shaft apart.
2. Mount one half of the universal joint shaft on the tractor and mount the other half on
the mower.
To do this proceed as described in section 4.2.2.
3. In the shortest operational work position, mark the piece that will be sawn off on one
half of the universal joint shaft (see Fig. 6).
Fig. 6: Mark the piece that will be sawn off
4. Dismount the marked half of the universal joint shaft.
To do this proceed as described in section 4.2.3.
5. Cut off the universal joint shaft guard to the marking (see Fig. 7).
Fig. 7: Cut off the universal joint shaft guard
6. Saw off the profile tube (see Fig. 8).