PA50, 55 & 60 ECO MK2 - Operator Manual - McConnel

RUNNING UP PROCEDURECAUTION! Before initial use of a new machine, all lubrication points must begreased and the gearbox and oil tank levels checked and where required toppedup before attempting to use the machine. See maintenance section for details.‘Running Up’ the MachineEnsure that the rotor control valve is in "STOP" position.Start tractor, engage PTO and allow the oil to circulate through the return l ine filter forabout 5 minutes without operation of the armhead control lever.Operate the armhead levers through their complete range ensuring that all movements arefunctioning correctly.Place the flail head at a safe attitude and move the rotor control to "START" position; afterinitial fluctuation the rotor should settle to a steady speed.Increase PTO speed to approximately 360RPM and run for a further fi ve minutes beforedisengaging and stopping tractor.Check the hose runs and observ e that they are free from any pinching, chaffing, strainingor kinks.Re-check the oil level in the tank-and top up as necessary.EMERGENCY STOPPINGIn all emergency situations machine operation and functions must be stopped immediately;Stop PTO operation using the tractor controls then immediately kill electrical power to themachine using the Off (Emergency Stop) switch on the machine’s control unit.WARNING: Auto-Reset MachinesWhen the Auto-Reset feature is active the machines arm set is capable ofunintentional movement even when the PT O is switched off and stationary.Always ensure that electrical power to the machine is switched off using th eOff (Emergency Stop) switch on the machine’s control unit in emergencysituations and/or when the machine is not being operated.WARNING: Cable Operated MachinesIn certain conditions, and/or if the Auto -Reset feature is active, the arm setson cable operated machines possess the potential to move unintentionally ,even when the PTO is switched off and st ationary, if the levers were to beaccidentally operated. Care must be adopt ed to avoid any movement of thelevers when the machine is not being operated. Ensure arm sets are loweredfully to the ground when the machine is parked up or not in use.19