FERRI MT Series User manual
MT Owners Manual
Owner’s Manual
MT Shredder
Maintenance & Use
MT Owners Manual
MT Owners Manual
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CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION section 1 page 2
•Introduction - Goal of the manual section 1.1 page 2
•Identifying the machine section 1.2 page 2
•Spare parts section 1.3 page 2
TECHNICAL FEATURES section 2 page 3
•General Description of the Shredder section 2.1 page 3
•Technical Specifications section 2.2 page 4
•Noise section 2.3 page 4
•Working Positions section 2.4 page 4
•Versions of the Machine section 2.5 page 5
•Optional Equipment section 2.6 page 5
SAFETY RULES section 3 page 6
•General Safety Rules section 3.1 page 6
•Safety Rules Concerning the Hydraulic System section 3.2 page 6
•Safety Rules Concerning Road Traffic section 3.3 page 7
•List of Guards Fitted to the Machine section 3.4 page 6
•Description and Location of Safety Decals section 3.5 page 7
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND HANDLING section 4 page 8
•Lifting and Unloading section 4.1 page 8
•Attachment to and Detachment from the Tractor section 4.2 page 8
•Attaching the PTO Shaft section 4.3 page 9
•Asembling Separate Components section 4.4 page 6
ADJUSTMENT AND SETTING UP section 5 page 11
•Regulating the Height of Cut section 5.1 page 11
•Adjusting Belt Tension section 5.2 page 11
•Adjusting Roller and Rear Bonnet section 5.3 page 6
•3 Point Linkage Offset section 5.4 page 6
USE AND OPERATING RULES section 6 page 12
•Starting section 6.1 page 12
•Working Speed section 6.2 page 12
•Transport Position section 6.3 page 12
MACHINE MAINTENANCE section 7 page 13
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART section 8 page 14
REPLACING PARTS section 9 page 15
•Flails Replacement section 9.1 page 15
•Belts Replacement section 9.2 page 15
•Pipe Replacement section 9.3 page 11
DEMOLITION, DIFFERENTIATED DIVISION AND DISPOSAL section 10 page 14
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1GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 This operation and maintenance manual is intended for the professional user. It is
mandatory to follow these instructions in order to ensure the safety of the operator
and people near him. If you have any questions, contact FERRI customer service or
a certified FERRI dealer.
1.2 Identifying the Machine:
Each shredder is fitted with an identification plate; both the model number and serial
number are located on this plate. This information is required to order spare parts or
answer technical questions for this unit.
1.3 It is required to replace all parts with genuine FERRI parts. The use of parts other
than genuine FERRI parts will alter the technical features of the shredder and FERRI
is not responsible for any damage or injuries to persons due to unauthorized
modifications.
Figure 1
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2TECHNICAL FEATURES
2.1 FERRI shredders have been designed with the sole aim of shredding materials
growing or laying on the ground, e.g. straw, maize, sunflowers, soy beans, cotton,
artichokes, grass prunings up to 1.2” in diameter. (proper use).
Any other use is considered improper and FERRI disclaims all responsibility for any
consequential injuries to persons or damage to the shredder (Fig. 2).
1 - Flails 8 - Belt Tension
2 - Rotor 9 - Driving Pulley
3 - Frame 10 - Gearbox
4 - 3-Point Linkage 11 - Roller Bracket
5 - Ram 12 - Roller
6 - Belts 13 - Rear Bonnet
7 - Driven Pulley
“Proper use” also refers to the safety and maintenance rules provided by the
manufacturer.
A tractor of suitable power must be used for each shredder model. (Table 1).
Using a tractor exceeding the maximum horsepower stated in Table 1 might damage
the transmission assembly and the rotor.
If a tractor exceeding the maximum horsepower is used, the use of a PTO clutch
(torque limiter) is recommended.
The shredder is supplied with all safety and accident prevention requirements.
Figure 2
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2.2 Technical Specifications (See Table 1)
Table 1
Model MT120 MT140 MT160 MT180 MT200
Width of cut ft. 3’11” 4’7” 5’3” 5’11” 6’7”
Tractor required power HP 25 – 30 30 - 45 35 - 50 45 - 60 50 - 70
PTO speed (rear & reverse) rpm 540 540 540 540 540
PTO speed (front) rpm 1000 1000 1000 1000 100
3-point linkage cat. I or lower I or lower II or lower II or lower II or lower
“Y” flails num. 32 32 40 48 48
Rams num. 16 16 20 24 24
Rotor speed rpm 2280 2280 2280 2280 2280
Max. Dia. of cut in. 1.2” 1.2” 1.2” 1.2” 1.2”
Side movement in. 8” 12” 12” 16” 16”
Weight lbs. 617 705 794 726 1014
Dimensions
A in. 53.2 61.2 69.2 77.6 85.6
B in. 30.4 30.4 30.4 31.6 31.6
C in. 17.2 17.2 17.2 18.4 18.4
D In. 26 26 26 27.6 27.6
2.3 Noise:
The sound level of this machine, as
measured at the operator’s position,
ranges from 76 to 76.8 dB when the
cab is closed and from 84.5 to 86.9
dB when the rear window is open.
The acoustic power level is LWA
103.4. When the sound level,
perceivable at the operator’s
position ranges, from 85 dB to 90
dB, the use of ear protection is
recommended.
2.4 Working Positions:
Table 2 shows the two working
positions of the shredder in relation
to the centerline of the tractor.
Table 2
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2.5 VERSIONS OF THE MACHINE
2.5.1 Rear Version
2.5.2 Front & Reverse Version
Figure 3
Figure 4 Figure 5
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IMPORTANT: Always check that the number of revolutions and the rotational direction of
the tractor power take-off corresponds to those shown on the shredder.
REAR VERSION
FRONT VERSION REVERSE VERSION
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2.6 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
2.6.1 Depending on the different
crops to be cut, the rotor
can be changed and suit-
able flails can be fitted and
used:
2.6.2 The shredders can be provided with toolholder rakes to collect prunings.
Model MT120 MT140 MT160 MT180 MT200
Rakes 8 9 11 12 13
Weight lbs. 62 71 82 93 102
NOTE: The toolholder rake can be fitted only on rear version shredders.
2.6.3 Wheels (only in the rear version)
Figure 7
Figure 6
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2.6.4 Slides
2.6.5 Kit For Mobile Linkage
Rear mobile linkage
Front and reverse mobile linkage
Figure 5
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 10
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Ram for hydraulic linkage
Rod for manual mobile linkage
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