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Grassland Clamp & Point Fitment – 30” Leg Models onlySlacken off clamp block retaining nut.Screw adjuster bolt to its fully in position.Locate clamp onto base of the leg with adjuster bolt to the rear - do not secure at this stage.Locate slipper point over toe of leg as far as it will go ensuring tight contact on underside ofleg - slide the nose of the clamp fully into the upper slot of the point as far as possible.Tighten adjuster bolt and clamp block retaining nut to achieve a tight secure fitment.27
Breakback Protection SystemsThere are 2 types of breakback protection systems available for the GrasslandShakaerator; these are Mechanical Breakback or Auto-Reset Breakback.NOTE: Early Auto-Reset machines utilised hydraulic accumulators and rams to providebreakback - from late 2010 onwards this system is superseded by self-contained gasstruts.Mechanical Breakback SystemThis system works on a shear bar method wherea contact force with an object in excess of ameasured limit will shear the locking bar of theleg allowing it freedom to pivot backwards andupwards, thus protecting major components fromdamage. Each shear bar has a total of 4 ‘lives’before a replacement will be required.The ‘4 Lives’ Shear Bar (Part No. 22520.54)NOTE: It is important when replacing shear bars that genuine <strong>McConnel</strong> replacements (Part No. 22520.54) areused as these are specially designed to shear under a pre-determined force. Use of non-genuine parts willrisk expensive damage to the machine and/or tractor. Under no circumstances should the shear bolt bereplaced by a bolt or a metal rod.Hydraulic Auto-Reset Breakback System (EarlyMachines)This system provides protection via hydraulic rams andaccumulators; each leg is held in the work position by ahydraulic ram pressurized by pre-charged accumulators.When an object is struck producing a force in excess of ameasured limit, the oil in the rams is forced back into theaccumulators allowing the leg to breakback. Once theobstruction has been passed the accumulators will return theoil to re-pressurize the ram which then automatically returnsthe leg into the work position.DANGER! Keep clear of hydraulic legs when they arein the breakback position, residual pressure in thesystem may cause them to move without warning.28
Page 1 and 2: Publication 437August 2003Part No.
Page 3 and 4: WARRANTY POLICYWARRANTY REGISTRATIO
Page 5 and 6: EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYConform
Page 7 and 8: GENERAL INFORMATIONRead this manual
Page 9 and 10: INTRODUCTIONMcConnel Shakaerators a
Page 11 and 12: Shank OptionsFixed Frame Models:•
Page 13: FITTINGTractor Power RequirementsIt
Page 16 and 17: Depth WheelsThe depth wheels, where
Page 18 and 19: General View (Standard Model)13
Page 20 and 21: Working DepthThe depth to which the
Page 22 and 23: Re-compactionLoosened soil is extre
Page 24 and 25: Shear PinsAs the roller is mechanic
Page 26 and 27: Power Take Off GuardAt all times wh
Page 28 and 29: Shin GuardsShin guards can be strap
Page 30 and 31: GRASSLAND MODELSRoller HeightThe wo
Page 34 and 35: Pressurising the Hose SystemThe hos
Page 36 and 37: MAINTENANCEService and MaintenanceM

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