VAN WAMEL Perfect ZF2 User manual

ZF2
Version V.03
Van Wamel B.V.
Energieweg 1, 6658 AE
Beneden Leeuwen
The Netherlands
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Side Flail Mower
Broyeur Déportable Articulé
Type ZF2
Version V.03
01-01 2018
E Instruction manual, page 3 and following
Part list, page 100 and following
F Manuel d'instruction, page …. et suivant
Pièces de rechange, page 100 et suivant
©Copyright 01-01 2018 Van Wamel B.V.

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Side Flail Mower
Model ZF2
Version V.03
Before you take the mower in service the first time, you must read this instruction manual attentive and take also
care of the mentioned precautionary measures.
In this manual all items concerning your safety are marked with this symbol. Pass all these user and
precaution instructions also to other users.
When ordering spare parts, please indicate model name and serial number, part number and description as given in this parts
list. We advise you to write the model name and serial number (see number plate on machine) on the Declaration of
Conformity (chapter 1.14 page 19)
We wish you every success with your ‘PERFECT‘ flail mower!
©Copyright 01-01 2018 Van Wamel B.V.

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◼Contents
1. INSTRUCTION MANUAL .................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 General information ............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.1.1 Machine identification ................................................................................................................................ 6
1.1.2 The permitted application ........................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Precautions ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.1 General Precautions .................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.2 P.T.O. driven machine ................................................................................................................................ 7
1.2.3 Service ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
1.3 Technical Information .......................................................................................................................................... 8
1.4 Putting in service of a unit.................................................................................................................................... 8
1.4.1 Fitting to the tractor .................................................................................................................................... 8
1.4.1.1 Mechanically .................................................................................................................................... 8
1.4.1.2 Hydraulically.................................................................................................................................... 9
1.4.2 Transport Safety Lock................................................................................................................................. 9
1.4.2.1 Lock cutter head:.............................................................................................................................. 9
1.4.2.2 Un-lock cutter head: ......................................................................................................................... 9
1.4.3 Obstacle Safety Device ............................................................................................................................... 9
1.4.4 Cutting height ........................................................................................................................................... 10
1.4.5 P.T.O. shaft ............................................................................................................................................... 10
1.4.6 Gearbox..................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.4.7 Transport................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.4.8 Overload coupling..................................................................................................................................... 11
1.5 Mechanical check-up.......................................................................................................................................... 11
1.6 Driving speed ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
1.7 Gearbox .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
1.8 Power Belt .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
1.9 Flails ................................................................................................................................................................... 13
1.9.1 General...................................................................................................................................................... 13
1.9.2 In service................................................................................................................................................... 13
1.9.3 Replacement of flails ................................................................................................................................ 13
1.10 Service................................................................................................................................................................ 13
1.10.1 P.T.O. shaft................................................................................................................................................ 13
1.10.2 Overloading clutch P.T.O. shaft................................................................................................................ 14
1.10.3 Bearing houses flail rotor.......................................................................................................................... 14
1.10.4 Bearing houses drive shaft ........................................................................................................................ 14
1.10.5 Parallelogram Offset system ..................................................................................................................... 14
1.10.6 Pivot points cutting head........................................................................................................................... 14
1.10.7 Replacement of bearing bushings. ............................................................................................................ 15
1.10.8 Pivot points of cutting head ram ............................................................................................................... 15
1.10.9 Rear roller ................................................................................................................................................. 15
1.10.10 Obstacle Safety device.............................................................................................................................. 15
1.10.11 Sliding part Hydro-Lift ............................................................................................................................. 15
1.10.12 General grease advise ............................................................................................................................... 15
1.11 Important advises ............................................................................................................................................... 16
1.11.1 Winter services ......................................................................................................................................... 16
1.11.2 Repair........................................................................................................................................................ 16
1.11.3 Torque Moments bolt connections............................................................................................................ 16
1.12 Failure table........................................................................................................................................................ 17
1.13 Safety decals....................................................................................................................................................... 19
1.14 Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................................................. 19

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1. Instruction manual
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In this manual all subjects concerning the users and/or bystander safety are marked with the attention symbol as
printed here above. Any person using this equipment should be notified of these instructions and precautions.
1.1 General information
1.1.1 Machine identification
This instruction manual and parts list relates to the “PERFECT” flail mower series ZF2. The machine designation
consists of the letters ZF2 and numbers, which indicate the working width of the machine.
The ZF2 flail mower is developed to cut grass and bushes (up to 35 mm (1½") in diameter) on roadsides verges, banks,
ditch sides, parks, parking lots.
-The ZF2 machines always mow to the right of the tractor. The miter, the outreach, is hydraulically adjustable by
means of a parallelogram system. The cutting head can mow slopes between + 90º and -65º.
-These mowers are supported at the rear by a (machine) wide track roller and at the front by the tractor's lifting
device.
-The number after the letters ZF2 indicates the working width of the machine in centimeters. These machines can
optionally be equipped with:
➢Different types of flails.
➢“Pro-Fix” flail protection.
➢Front version.
➢PTO shaft with overloading clutch
1.1.2 The permitted application
•This flail mower may only be used for the kind of work for which it has been developed;
-to cut grass and bushes (up to 35 mm (1½") in diameter) on roadsides verges, banks, ditch sides, parks, parking
lots.
-not to work on uneven and/or rocky territories.
•The manufacturer is safeguarded against all damage caused by working- / cutting conditions not mentioned /
permitted by the manufacturer. All damages / costs caused by this kind of usage are for the account of the user of the
machine.
•To the right way to use the machine belongs also:
-to take care of the permitted applications of the machine
-to respect the safety- and precaution-instructions, see chapter 1.2
-to respect the maintenance- and service-instructions, see chapter 1.2
-to replace parts always by original Perfect spare parts or by spare parts which apply to the Perfect specifications.
•This machine may only be maintained and serviced by mechanics who have read this instruction manual attentive,
who have experience to service this kind of machinery and who have been pointed out the danger of this kind of
machinery.
•The user should take care of the following rules and prescriptions:
-general safety measures
-precaution
-general traffic rules.
•Check the precaution decals on the machine and handle in accordance herewith.
•The manufacturer is safeguarded against all kind of damages/costs and/or injury caused by alteration(s) of the
machine done without a written permission of the manufacturer. All consequences of this kind of alternations are for
the account of the owner/user.
•It is strongly recommended not to work on rough and/or rocky terrain with this machine. Stones and/or other kind of
massive object can damage the machine. Also this can create dangerous situations. Be careful no stones or other
massive objects come(s) under this machine.
In spite of all precautions is it forbidden that accept of the tractor driver nobody else (also animals) stays
nearby (minimum distance 100 m) the machine whilst it is working / running.

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MAIN PRECAUTION
Every time before you take the machine in service you must check the machine and the tractor on all
safety precautions.
1.2 Precautions
1.2.1 General Precautions
1. The warning decals on the machine give you important assignments how to use the machine (see also chapter
1.10).
Check presence of all decals, and replace them if necessary.
2. During night road-transport and also when weather conditions make it necessary the tractor and machine must be
provided with correct illumination.
3. Take care of all precautions written in this manual and prescribe by the law.
4. Before taking the machine in service you must make yourself familiar with all functions and parts of the machine.
5. Because of spinning parts (P.T.O. shaft, pulleys and V-belts) it is recommended strongly that the tractor driver wear
tight-fitting cloths.
6. To limit fire risk it is recommended strongly to clean the machine at regular times, also underneath the protection
covers.
7. The machine must be coupled to the tractor as written in this manual
8. When the machine is coupled to the tractor, the tractor must be secured against rolling by the hand brake. During
coupling it is anybody forbidden to stay in between tractor and machine.
9. During road transportation the machine must always be coupled central.
10. Tractor front-counter-weights must be placed at the prescribed places.
11. Pay attention to the maximum allowed axe-load, especial by front mounted machines.
12. It is forbidden to transport people and/or animals on the machine during cutting-work and/or road-transport.
13. Before you put the machine in service you must check if nobody, also children and animals, stays nearby the
machine. Be aware you have an unobstructed view.
14. During road-transport and work it is forbidden to the tractor driver to leave the cabin.
15. Adapt the speed to the circumstances. Be careful when working at hill -sides and at sharp turns.
16. The drive- and brake-demeanour of the tractor will be influenced by the coupled machine and counter-weights. Be
careful keep sufficient brake distance.
17. Take care of the outstanding machine in turns.
18. Do not take the machine in service before you have checked the condition of all protection elements. Replace them
if necessary.
19. Before the tractor driver leaves the cabin he has always to disengage the tractor P.T.O. shaft, to pull the hand brake,
to shut-off the motor and to pull the tractor key out.
20. Before using the machine, check this for oil leaks. This can affect the operation of the machine and cause damage
the machine and / or environment.
1.2.2 P.T.O. driven machine
1. Only use the P.T.O. shaft that is supplied with the machine it-selves (see also 1.3.3).
2. Check the protection guards of tractor, machine and P.T.O. shaft.
3. Check the overlap of the protection guard; this should be at least 50 mm. Also if using a P.T.O. shaft with
overrunning clutch.
4. Check the overlap of work- and protection-tubes, in all work- and transport-positions of the machine.
5. (Dis-)connecting of the P.T.O. shaft is only permitted when the tractor P.T.O. shaft is disengaged, the motor is shut-
off and the tractor key is pulled out.
6. Be sure that the P.T.O. shaft is coupled correctly. The sliding pins should fit the corresponding slots and they should
be returned in out-standing position.
7. Secure the protection guard against spinning by fixing the chains.
8. Before you engage the tractor P.T.O. you must check if the chosen tractor P.T.O. speed corresponds with the
prescribed speed of the machine. The machine speed is indicated on a decal on the gearbox-cover.
9. Before you engage the tractor P.T.O. you must check if nobody, also children and animals, is nearby the machine.
10. Never engage the tractor P.T.O. when the tractor motor is shut-off.
11. Disengage the tractor P.T.O. when the angle of the P.T.O. shaft becomes to big.
12. Be aware that the machine will still run for a while after you have disengaged the tractor P.T.O. Do not come close
to the machine while it is still running.
Only when the machine completely stands still, it is allowed to start adjustment-, cleaning-, service- and/or repair-
work.
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disengaged, the motor shut-off and the tractor key is pulled out.
14. The disconnected P.T.O. shaft must by ‘stored” by the corresponding chain.
15. After you have disconnected the P.T.O. shaft you must replace the tractor P.T.O. shaft cover directly
1.2.3 Service
1. During adjustment-, cleaning- and service-work, but also when you have to remove an object out of the machine
you must disengage the tractor P.T.O. shaft, shut-off the motor and pull the tractor key out.
2. Check at regular times (at least every 8 hours) all bolts and nuts. Re-tight them if necessary.
3. Use adequate supports when you have to work under a lifted machine.
4. Use always the correct tools and wear gloves when you replace flails.
5. Collect used and excess oil and grease for environment friendly disposal.
6. Check at regular times (at least every 8 hours) the condition of the protection elements and wear-off parts. Replace
them if necessary.
7. Disconnect the dynamo ánd the battery during electric welding-work
8. Re-placement parts must comply at least the manufacturer specifications.
You do not have doubts when you use original Perfect parts !!!
1.3 Technical Information
ZF2-150
ZF2-180
ZF2-210
ZF2-240
Cutting width cm
150
180
210
240
Speed flail omw./min.
2225
2225
2225
2225
Number of flails n
16
18
22
24
Minimum tractor power kW/hp
44/60
50/68
55/75
65/88
Maximum tractor power (without clutch)
kW/hp
75/100
75/100
75/100
75/100
Cutting height cm
4 –9
4 –9
4 –9
4 - 9
Coupling Kat.
II
II
II
II
Offser to the rechts (from center of tractor) cm
325
355
385
415
Machine width cm
175
175
175
175
Cutting height (with cutting height of 45mm) cm
48
48
48
48
Machine length (from pen lift arm) cm
122
122
122
122
Machine weight kg
915
965
1025
1095
1.4 Putting in service of a unit
During road-transport the machine is carried by the tractor 3-point linkage.
It is not allowed to carry the machine in offset position during road-transport !
The machine is supplied from the factory without oil in the hydraulic hoses and cylinders, when it is
delivered with the option “hydraulic offset”. Be sure when first time using that no air left in the hoses
and cylinders.
1.4.1 Fitting to the tractor
While the mower is coupled to the tractor nobody should stand in
between the tractor and the machine.
1.4.1.1 Mechanically
The ZF2 mower is coupled to the tractor with the pins, Cat. II. Secure these pins
with the corresponding spring locks.
The top link pin, at the mowers side, should always be put in the round hole on
top of the 3-point bow!
The pull cord of the transport safety lock, should be secured properly in the
tractor cabin.