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A MESSAGE FROM REINCO
Getting the most out of your new TM7-30 POWER MULCHERshould be within the reach of an inexperienced
crew in a few hours. The purpose of this manual is to minimize start up difficulties and acquaint the new owner with
recommended operating procedures and techniques. The following pages also include information on parts, service
and accessories to help in making your new machine a versatile and profitable investment.
Your new REINCO POWER MULCHER represents the culmination of over thirty-five years of expertise
embodying field feedback, innovative design and manufacturing experience. Functional simplification and
avoidance of mechanical complexities have been prime engineering objectives throughout this time. The benefits to
be realized will be years of trouble free performance with minimum attention and maintenance.
Every operator and foreman should read this booklet and familiarize himself with the operational and
mechanical aspects described. Some of the following commentary may appear to be obvious, but at the
expense of being repetitive or assuming certain basics, this will serve as a guide for both owners and
operators not acquainted with mulching procedures as well as providing instructions on the detailed
operation of your new unit.
This manual is provided to ship with new units manufactured at the date of this document's revision. It is
also supplied as a reference guide for units of similar construction, manufactured under prior designs.
Some parts, options, engines, etc., may not be, or may not have been, available at the time of production
of your machine. Contact REINCO for cost and availability of any requested upgrades.
All references made to engines, apply to the Wis-Con W4-1770 engine only. Owners of equipment with
other power plants should consult the appropriate engine manufacturer's literature for applicable detailed
information.
We at REINCO welcome this opportunity to be of service to you and wish to express our appreciation for the
confidence extended by your selection of REINCO mulching and seeding equipment.
WHAT IS MULCHING
From a horticultural point of view, mulch can cover a wide variety of organic materials. Pine bark, wood chips, pine
straw, peat, and hay or straw are typical. At REINCO, our concern has been with the processing of the last two
products in a useful productive form.
Reinco Power Mulchers process rectangular bales. After removing the twine or wire, the expanded slabs or flakes
are thrashed into uniform stalk lengths, adjustable between 4" and 10" in length. These are then blown in place over
prepared ground surfaces forming an intertwined mat. The mulch serves to control topsoil water evaporation, wind
and water erosion while providing a beneficial micro climate promoting more rapid seed germination.
Mulch is commonly applied at the rate of 1-1/2 to 2 tons to the acre (about 3" to 4" of fluffed height). Higher rates, 6
tons or more, may sometimes be specified. There is a limit however, because more is not necessarily better. Too
much will snuff out required air and light inhibiting new seedling growth.
To provide a sense of productivity, the TM7-30 carries a nominal rating of 5 tons per hour. In more practical terms
this machine will process good quality dry mulch weighing about 60 lb. per bale at the rate of about 3 bales a minute.
It is safe to predict that capacity limits are based on getting material to the machine and not how much the machine
can process.
MANUAL 33000900 © REINCO INC. 1998 REVISED 3/98
