McConnel EZI-EDGER Programming manual

Publication 200
May 1994
Part No. 1270850
EZI-EDGER
TRACTOR MOUNTED EDGING ATTACHMENT
Operator & Parts Manual

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

Warranty Policy (page 1 of 3)
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; Tractor Mounted Kerb Maintenance Attachment
Product Code; EZIE
Serial No. & Date ………………………………… Type …………………………
Manufactured in; United Kingdom
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

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Always read this manual before fitting or operating the machine – whenever doubt exists
contact your dealer or the McConnel Service Department for advice and assistance.
Use only McConnel Genuine Service Parts on McConnel Equipment and Machines
DEFINITIONS –The following definitions apply throughout this manual:
WARNING
An operating procedure, technique etc. which can result in personal injury or loss of life if not
observed carefully.
CAUTION
An operating procedure, technique etc. which can result in damage to either machine or
equipment if not observed carefully.
NOTE
An operating procedure, technique etc. which is considered essential to emphasis.
LEFT AND RIGHT HAND
This term is applicable to the machine when attached to the tractor and is viewed from the
rear – this also applies to tractor references.
MACHINE & DEALER INFORMATION
Record the Serial Number of your machine on this page and always quote this number when
ordering parts. Whenever information concerning the machine is requested remember also to state
the make and model of tractor to which the machine is fitted.
Machine Serial Number: Installation Date:
Machine Model details:
Dealer Name:
Dealer Address:
Dealer Telephone No:
Dealer Email Address:
SERIAL PLATE
The machine is fitted with a Serial Number Plate stating the manufacturers name, machine,
serial number and weight – when ordering parts or requesting advice please quote the
machine name and serial number as stated on the plate.

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FITTING
Tractor Selection
The tractor must be equipped with a front weight carrying bar and a double acting auxiliary
oil supply.
Attachment to tractor
Hook the mounting bracket over the weight carrier bar and secure using clamp nuts and
bolts.
Assemble the carrier bar. There are three positions for height adjustment. Select the
position which gives approximately 15”(375mm) ground clearance beneath the bar. Do
not tighten the nuts fully at this stage.
Remove the mounting and transport pins from the Ezi-Edger. Slide the Ezi-Edger onto the
mounting bar. It may be necessary to connect up the hydraulics at this point (see later) to
adjust the ram and facilitate fitting. Secure in position with the mounting pin through the
end hole in the mounting bar.
Turn tractors wheel to full lock.
Insert the transport pin.
Slide the mounting bar horizontally to give a minimum clearance of 1" (25mm) between the
tyre and the Ezi-Edger beam.
Tighten mounting bar clamps.
Connect up the hydraulics to the double acting auxiliary service. It will be necessary to add
extension hoses and self seal couplings. Route the hoses carefully ensuring that they are
not stretched, chafed or kinked during any operation of the tractor or Ezi-Edger.

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OPERATION
Remove transport pin and the disc locking pin; this allows the disc to automatically follow
the kerb compensating for steering variations.
Align disc with kerb edge and using the controls lower the disc until the depth shroud
engages the kerb.
The main spring will allow the disc to lift if an obstacle is engaged. The spring pressure is
factory set and should not be adjusted.
Adjust your forward speed to allow the disc time to cut. Too fast and the disc will bounce
leaving uncut areas.
The spring loaded scraper should be adjusted such that it skims the kerb clearing the cut
vegetation.
When operating on paths without a kerb to guide the disc the transport and disc locking
pins are re-engaged. The line of cut is dictated by the tractor steering.
Transport
Raise the disc to its full height and engage the transport pin.
Storage
Coat exposed areas of the ram rod with grease.
Secure hose ends clear of the ground and cover ends with dust caps.
Removal from Tractor
Ensure disc is in the raised position.
•Disconnect hoses.
•Slacken the mounting bar clamps.
•Withdraw mounting bar together with Ezi-Edger.
The mounting bracket may be left permanently on the tractor.

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PARTS SECTION
For best performance …
USE ONLY GENUINE McCONNEL SERVICE PARTS
To be assured of the latest design improvements purchase your
‘Genuine Replacements’ from the ‘Original Equipment Manufacturer’
McCONNEL LIMITED
Through your local Dealer or Stockist
Always quote:
 Machine Type
 Serial Number
 Part Number
Design improvements may alter some of the parts listed in this manual –
the latest part will always be supplied when it is interchangeable with an earlier one.

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BODY ASSEMBLY
EZI-EDGER
McCONNEL

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BODY ASSEMBLY
EZI-EDGER
McCONNEL

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HUB ASSEMBLY
EZI-EDGER
McCONNEL

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HUB ASSEMBLY
EZI-EDGER
McCONNEL

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CARRIER ASSEMBLY
EZI-EDGER
McCONNEL

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HYDRAULIC RAM ASSEMBLY
EZI-EDGER
McCONNEL

McConnel Limited, Temeside Works, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1JL. England.
Telephone: [phone]. Facsimile: 01584 876463. www.mcconnel.com