McConnel ROBO-BLADE Application guide

McCONNEL
ROBO-BLADE
ROBOCUT ACCESSORY
Operation & Parts Manual
Publication 735
February 2013
Part No. 22675.35

IMPORTANT
VERIFICATION OF WARRANTY REGISTRATION
DEALER WARRANTY INFORMATION & REGISTRATION VERIFICATION
It is imperative that the selling dealer registers this machine with McConnel Limited before
delivery to the end user –failure to do so may affect the validity of the machine warranty.
To register machines go to the McConnel Limited web site at www.mcconnel.com, log
onto ‘Dealer Inside’ and select the ‘Machine Registration button’which can be found in
the Service Section of the site. Confirm to the customer that the machine has been
registered in the section below.
Should you experience any problems registering a machine in this manner please contact
the McConnel Service Department on 01584 875848.
Registration Verification
Dealer Name:
……………………..…………………………………………………………….
Dealer Address:
…….………………………………………………………………………….
Customer Name:
……………………..…………………………………………………………
Date of Warranty Registration:
……/……/...…… Dealer Signature: ………………..……
NOTE TO CUSTOMER / OWNER
Please ensure that the above section above has been completed and signed by the selling
dealer to verify that your machine has been registered with McConnel Limited.
IMPORTANT: During the initial ‘bedding in’ period of a new machine it is the customer’s responsibility
to regularly inspect all nuts, bolts and hose connections for tightness and re-tighten if required. New
hydraulic connections occasionally weep small amounts of oil as the seals and joints settle in –where
this occurs it can be cured by re-tightening the connection –refer to torque settings chart below. The
tasks stated above should be performed on an hourly basis during the first day of work and at least
daily thereafter as part of the machines general maintenance procedure.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER TORQUE HYDRAULIC FITTINGS AND HOSES
TORQUE SETTINGS FOR HYDRAULIC FITTINGS
HYDRAULIC HOSE ENDS
PORT ADAPTORS WITH BONDED SEALS
BSP
Setting
Metric
BSP
Setting
Metric
1/4”
18 Nm
19 mm
1/4”
34 Nm
19 mm
3/8”
31 Nm
22 mm
3/8”
47 Nm
22 mm
1/2”
49 Nm
27 mm
1/2”
102 Nm
27 mm
5/8”
60 Nm
30 mm
5/8”
122 Nm
30 mm
3/4”
80 Nm
32 mm
3/4”
149 Nm
32 mm
1”
125 Nm
41 mm
1”
203 Nm
41 mm
1.1/4”
190 Nm
50 mm
1.1/4”
305 Nm
50 mm
1.1/2”
250 Nm
55 mm
1.1/2”
305 Nm
55 mm
2”
420 Nm
70 mm
2”
400 Nm
70 mm

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WARRANTY POLICY
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
All machines must be registered, by the selling dealer with McConnel Ltd, before delivery to the end user.
On receipt of the goods it is the buyer’s responsibility to check that the Verification of Warranty
Registration in the Operator’s Manual has been completed by the selling dealer.
1. LIMITED WARRANTIES
1.01. All mounted machines supplied by McConnel Ltd are warranted to be free from defects in material
and workmanship from the date of sale to the original purchaser for a period of 12 months, unless a
different period is specified.
All Self Propelled Machines supplied by McConnel Ltd are warranted to be free from defects in
material and workmanship from the date of sale to the original purchaser for a period of 12 months
or 1500 hours. Engine warranty will be specific to the Manufacturer of that unit.
1.02. All spare parts supplied by McConnel Ltd and purchased by the end user are warranted to be free from
defects in material and workmanship from the date of sale to the original purchaser for a period of 6
months. All parts warranty claims must be supported by a copy of the failed part invoice to the end
user. We cannot consider claims for which sales invoices are not available.
1.03. The warranty offered by McConnel Ltd is limited to the making good by repair or replacement for the
purchaser any part or parts found, upon examination at its factory, to be defective under normal use
and service due to defects in material or workmanship. Returned parts must be complete and
unexamined. Pack the component(s) carefully so that any transit damage is avoided. All ports on
hydraulic items should be drained of oil and securely plugged to prevent seepage and foreign body
ingress. Certain other components, electrical items for example, may require particular care when
packing to avoid damage in transit.
1.04. This warranty does not extend to any product from which McConnel Ltd’s serial number plate has
been removed or altered.
1.05. The warranty policy is valid for machines registered in line with the terms and conditions detailed and
on the basis that the machines do not extend a period of 24 months or greater since their original
purchase date, that is the original invoice date from McConnel Limited.
Machines that are held in stock for more than 24 months cannot be registered for warranty.
1.06. This warranty does not apply to any part of the goods, which has been subjected to improper or
abnormal use, negligence, alteration, modification, fitment of non-genuine parts, accident damage,
or damage resulting from contact with overhead power lines, damage caused by foreign objects (e.g.
stones, iron, material other than vegetation), failure due to lack of maintenance, use of incorrect oil or
lubricants, contamination of the oil, or which has served its normal life. This warranty does not apply
to any expendable items such as blades, belts, clutch linings, filter elements, flails, flap kits, skids, soil
engaging parts, shields, guards, wear pads, pneumatic tyres or tracks.
1.07. Temporary repairs and consequential loss - i.e. oil, downtime and associated parts are specifically
excluded from the warranty.
1.08. Warranty on hoses is limited to 12 months and does not include hoses which have suffered external
damage. Only complete hoses may be returned under warranty, any which have been cut or repaired
will be rejected.
1.09. Machines must be repaired immediately a problem arises. Continued use of the machine after a
problem has occurred can result in further component failures, for which McConnel Ltd cannot be held
liable, and may have safety implications.
1.10. If in exceptional circumstances a non McConnel Ltd part is used to effect a repair, warranty
reimbursement will be at no more than McConnel Ltd’s standard dealer cost for the genuine part.

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1.11. Except as provided herein, no employee, agent, dealer or other person is authorised to give any
warranties of any nature on behalf of McConnel Ltd.
1.12. For machine warranty periods in excess of 12 months the following additional exclusions shall apply:
1.12.1. Hoses, exposed pipes and hydraulic tank breathers.
1.12.2. Filters.
1.12.3. Rubber mountings.
1.12.4. External electric wiring.
1.12.5. Bearings and seals
1.12.6. External Cables, Linkages
1.12.7. Loose/Corroded Connections, Light Units, LED’s
1.12.8. Comfort items such as Operator Seat, Ventilation, Audio Equipment
1.13. All service work, particularly filter changes, must be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s
service schedule. Failure to comply will invalidate the warranty. In the event of a claim, proof of the
service work being carried out may be required.
1.14. Repeat or additional repairs resulting from incorrect diagnosis or poor quality previous repair work
are excluded from warranty.
NB Warranty cover will be invalid if any non-genuine parts have been fitted or used. Use of non-genuine
parts may seriously affect the machine’s performance and safety. McConnel Ltd cannot be held
responsible for any failures or safety implications that arise due to the use of non-genuine parts.
2. REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES
2.01. The warranty is not effective unless the Selling Dealer registers the machine, via the McConnel web
site and confirms the registration to the purchaser by completing the confirmation form in the
operator’s manual.
2.02. Any fault must be reported to an authorised McConnel Ltd dealer as soon as it occurs. Continued use
of a machine, after a fault has occurred, can result in further component failure for which McConnel
Ltd cannot be held liable.
2.03. Repairs should be undertaken within two days of the failure. Claims submitted for repairs undertaken
more than 2 weeks after a failure has occurred, or 2 days after the parts were supplied will be
rejected, unless the delay has been authorised by McConnel Ltd. Please note that failure by the
customer to release the machine for repair will not be accepted as a reason for delay in repair or
submitting warranty claims.
2.04. All claims must be submitted, by an authorised McConnel Ltd Service Dealer, within 30 days of the
date of repair.
2.05. Following examination of the claim and parts, McConnel Ltd will pay, at their discretion, for any valid
claim the invoiced cost of any parts supplied by McConnel Ltd and appropriate labour and mileage
allowances if applicable.
2.06. The submission of a claim is not a guarantee of payment.
2.07. Any decision reached by McConnel Ltd. is final.
3. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
3.01. McConnel Ltd disclaims any express (except as set forth herein) and implied warranties with respect to
the goods including, but not limited to, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
3.02. McConnel Ltd makes no warranty as to the design, capability, capacity or suitability for use of the
goods.
3.03. Except as provided herein, McConnel Ltd shall have no liability or responsibility to the purchaser or
any other person or entity with respect to any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused
directly or indirectly by the goods including, but not limited to, any indirect, special, consequential, or
incidental damages resulting from the use or operation of the goods or any breach of this warranty.
Notwithstanding the above limitations and warranties, the manufacturer’s liability hereunder for
damages incurred by the purchaser or others shall not exceed the price of the goods.
3.04. No action arising out of any claimed breach of this warranty or transactions under this warranty may
be brought more than one (1) year after the cause of the action has occurred.

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4. MISCELLANEOUS
4.01. McConnel Ltd may waive compliance with any of the terms of this limited warranty, but no waiver of
any terms shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other term.
4.02. If any provision of this limited warranty shall violate any applicable law and is held to be
unenforceable, then the invalidity of such provision shall not invalidate any other provisions herein.
4.03. Applicable law may provide rights and benefits to the purchaser in addition to those provided herein.
McConnel Limited

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Conforming to EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
We,
McCONNEL LIMITED, Temeside Works, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1JL, UK
Hereby declare that:
The Product; Blade Attachment for Remote Controlled Mower
Product Code; RMOW
Serial No. & Date ………………………………… Type …………………………
Manufactured in; Italy
Complies with the required provisions of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
The machinery directive is supported by the following harmonized standards;
■BS EN ISO 12100 (2010) Safety of machinery –General principles for design –Risk
assessment and risk reduction.
■BS EN 349 (1993) + A1 (2008) Safety of machinery - Minimum distances to avoid the
entrapment with human body parts.
■BS EN ISO 14120 (2015) Safety of machinery - Guards general requirements for the
design and construction of fixed and movable guards.
■BS EN 4413 (2010) Hydraulic fluid power. Safety requirements for systems and their
components.
McCONNEL LIMITED operates an ISO 9001:2008 quality management system,
certificate number: FM25970.
This system is continually assessed by the;
British Standards Institution (BSI), Beech House, Milton Keynes, MK14 6ES, UK
BSI is accredited by UK Accreditation Service, accreditation number: UKAS 003.
The EC declaration only applies if the machine stated above is used in
accordance with the operating instructions.
Signed …………………................ Responsible Person
CHRISTIAN DAVIES on behalf of McCONNEL LIMITED
Status: General Manager Date: January 2018

For Safety and Performance…
ALWAYS READ THE BOOK FIRST
Operating, servicing and maintaining this equipment can
expose you to chemicals including gasoline, diesel fuel,
lubricants, petroleum products, engine exhaust, carbon
monoxide, and phthalates, which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as
necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing your vehicle. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. This website,
operated by California's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, provides information
about these chemicals and how individuals may be exposed to them.
McCONNEL LIMITED
Temeside Works
Ludlow
Shropshire
England
Telephone: [phone]
www.mcconnel.com

CONTENTS
Operator Section
General Information 1
Introduction 2
Machine Identification 3
Identification of Components 3
Specifications 4
Safety Information 5
Attachment & Operation 6
Height Adjustment 7
Maintenance 8
Parts Section
Chassis Module 12
Hydraulic Installation 16

1
GENERAL INFORMATION
Read this manual before fitting or operating the machine or accessory. Whenever any doubt
exists contact your local dealer or the McConnel Service Department for assistance.
Only use ‘Genuine McConnel Parts’ on McConnel machinery and equipment.
DEFINITIONS: The following definitions apply throughout this manual;
DANGER: Alerts to a hazardous situation which will result in death or serious injury if not
observed carefully.
WARNING: Alerts to a hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if not
observed carefully.
CAUTION: Alerts to a hazardous situation which could result in damage to the machine and/or
equipment if not observed carefully.
NOTICE: Specific or general information considered important or useful to emphasise.
LEFT HAND (LH) & RIGHT HAND (RH): These terms are applicable to the machine when fitted
to the tractor and viewed from the rear; these terms also apply to tractor references.
SERIAL PLATE
All machines are equipped with a serial number plate containing important information relating
to the machine including a unique serial number used for identification purposes.
Note: Images in this manual are provided for instruction and informational purposes only and may not
show components in their entirety. In certain instances images may appear different to the actual
machine; where this occurs the general procedure will be basically the same. E&OE.
MACHINE & DEALER INFORMATION
Record the serial number of your machine on this page and always quote it when ordering parts.
Whenever information concerning the machine is requested remember to also state the make and
model of tractor to which the machine is fitted.
Machine Serial Number: Installation Date:
Machine Model Details:
Dealer Name & Branch:
Dealer Address:
Dealer Telephone No:
Dealer Email Address:

2
INTRODUCTION
The McConnel ‘ROBO-BLADE’ is a universal blade attachment for use on McConnel Robocut
Mowers. The attachment has been designed for use as a professional tool for clearing snow or
grading soil and features a hydraulically adjustable blade angle and replaceable steel blade
face.
This machine must only be used to perform the duties for which it was designed; use of the
machine for any other tasks will risk injury to persons and/or damage to the machine.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1.7m working width
Hydraulically adjustable blade angle
Choice of standard plastic blade or optional steel blade
0.6m blade height
+/- 20 degree blade oscillation
+/- 14 degree head angling and floatation
Replaceable blade edge

3
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION
A machine identification plate is fitted to the machine in the location indicated below.
Always quote the machine type and serial number as stated on the identification when ordering
replacement parts.
IDENTIFICATION OF COMPONENTS
1 Frame 6 Control Valve
2 Scraper 7 Hydraulic Ram (Tilt)
3 Rubber Covering 8 Mounting Plate
4 Head Lift Springs 9 Caster Wheel
5 Hydraulic Hoses (Tilt Function) 10 Spring Tension Screw

4
SPECIFICATIONS
Machine Weight: 123kg.

5
SAFETY INFORMATION
In addition to the general advice stated below, the main safety implications
surrounding the use of this machine relate to the safe use of the Robocut machine; it
is therefore vital that all users have read and understood all safety information in the
operation manual provided with that machine.
Ensure that all users of this machine are trained in its safe use and have read the
operation manual for both this machine and the Robocut Mower.
General Safety
▲Never run or attempt to operate the machine with safety devices missing or removed.
▲Never attempt to approach the machine whilst it is running or working.
▲Never attempt to use the machine to perform any duties it is not designed for.
▲Never allow persons to ride on the machine.
▲Never attempt to use a machine with damaged or missing components; repair or replace the
parts immediately.
▲Read and abide by all safety message decals displayed on the machine; they are there for
your safety and the safety of others.
▲Keep all persons and animal at a safe distance from the working machine.
▲Stop the machine immediately if persons or animals enter into the working zone of the
machine, do not restart operations until they are at a safe distance.
▲Before performing any work on the machine, including cleaning and maintenance
operations, stop the Robocut, turn off the engine and remove the security key from the radio
control.
▲Be aware of all safety decals on the machine; know their meaning and abide by the
warnings stated.

6
ATTACHMENT & OPERATION
Attachment and removal of the machine must always be performed on a firm level site. Ensure
bystanders are kept at a safe distance from the machines during the attachment process. The
procedure for attaching the machine to a Robocut is as follows;
Align the Robocut until its mounting plate (a)
is centred and parallel to the universal blade’s
mounting plate (b).
Lower mounting plate (a) and move forwards
slowly until the two plates are in contact with
each other.
Raise the mounting plate (a) until the
universal blade’s mounting plate is fully
connected.
Turn off the Robocut and remove the security
key from the controls.
Fix mounting plate (a) to mounting plate (b)
using the 6 screws in the location holes (c);
secure in place with self-locking nuts.
Connect the machines 2 ‘quick release’ hoses
(d) to the Robocut’s external connection
points (e).
Ensure that all connections are connected
correctly.
Start the Robocut and carefully operate the
controls to verify they correspond to their
correct functions.
Operating the Machine
◄Angling of the blade to the left or to the right
is controlled by the use of switch ‘f’ indicated.

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Height Adjustment
The blade height is determined by the height position of the caster wheels (a), adjustment of
which is controlled by spacer washers (d); washers are placed on the wheel pin either above or
below the support beam (c) to give the desired height. The wheel units are secured in place
with safety pins (b). Always make sure that the washers are placed in the same positions on
each of the two wheels to ensure the blade works parallel to the ground. See illustrations below.
This procedure must only be performed with the blade supported and secured to ensure it cannot
fall during adjustment operations on the wheels. Failure to observe this can result in personal injury
and/or damage to the machine.

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MAINTENANCE
All maintenance, cleaning and repairing operations must be carried
out with the engine turned off and the starting key removed.
Before performing any cleaning or maintenance operations, wait for the machine and
equipment to cool down.
The machine should be inspected on a daily basis prior to work to ensure it is in good working
condition, the following points should be addressed during routine inspections;
Check tightness of nuts and bolts, retighten if required.
Check scraper for signs of wear and tear, replace if excessive damage is observed.
Check hydraulic hoses and hydraulic connections for signs of damage or leakage,
replace any damaged components immediately.
Check wheels and wheel components, replaced any worn or damaged items if required.
Lubricate machine at the required intervals.
Scraper Blade Replacement
To replace the scraper blade (a);
- Loosen and remove clamping screws (b).
- Remove blade and fit replacement.
- Fix and secure in position by replacing the
clamping screws (b).
Wheel Replacement
To replace a wheel (a);
- Remove the safety pin (b).
- Remove any spacer washers (d)
above support (c).
- Remove the wheel (a) from support (c).
- Remove any spacers (d) from the
wheel pin.
- Replace the damaged or worn wheel
with a new one.
- Repeat the operations described above
in reverse order. Ensure the safety pin
has been inserted properly (b).

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Replacing Hydraulic Hoses
Check condition of hoses (a) and connections
for signs of damage or leakage on a regular
basis.
Hydraulic hoses should be replaced
periodically (every 2000 hours or on a yearly
basis). Damaged hoses must be replaced
immediately.
Lubrication Points
The lubrication points indicated below should be greased every 50 hours.
1 Ram Pivot Point 3 Articulation Joint
2 Wheel Support 4 Mounting Unit