McConnel PT6 Application guide
Publication 474
April 2005
Part No. 41570.74
Revision 16.03.06
PT6, PT8 & PT9
PASTURE TOPPERS
Standard & Offset Models
Operation & Parts Manual
McCONNEL LIMITED
Temeside Works
Ludlow
Shropshire SY8 1JL
England
Telephone: 01584 873131
www.mcconnel.com
E.C MACHINERY DIRECTIVE
98/37/EC
CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We hereby certify that the machinery stipulated below complies with all the relevant provisions
of the EC Machinery Directive and the National Laws and Regulations adopting this Directive.
Machine Description…. Mounted In-Line Toppers
Make/ Model …………….PT6, PT8 & PT9
Manufacturer: LSM Engineering LTD
Address: Ballymacken, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. (IRELAND)
Is in conformity with the following other Directives and Standards;
Directive 98/37/EC – Machinery Directive
Directive 93/9 EEC – “CE Marking Directive”
Harmonized Standards applied;
EN 292 pt1:1991 - Safety of Machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design
EN 292 pt2:1991 - Safety of Machinery - Technical Principles and specifications
EN 60204-1:1993 - Safety of Machinery - Electrical equipment of machines
EN 1050:1996 - Safety of Machinery - Principle of Risk Assessment
Signed Noel Graham
Date February 2004
Name Noel Graham
Position Production Manager
We reserve the right to make changes or improvements at any time without
incurring any obligation to make such changes on products sold previously.
LIST OF CONTENTS
Page No.
OPERATION SECTION
INTRODUCTION 1
Features 2
Specifications 3
SAFETY SECTION 4
Safety Information 4
Machine Decals - Location 8
Machine Decals – Identification 9
MACHINE FITTING 10
Tractor Requirements 10
Tractor Preparation 10
Tractor Attachment 11
Driveline Attachment 11
OPERATION 13
Cutting Speed 13
Cutting Height 14
Cutting Height Adjustment 14
Transportation & Work Positions – Offset Model 15
Starting and Stopping the Machine 16
Worksite Checks and Procedures 16
MAINTENANCE 18
Lubrication Points 18
Gearbox Lubrication 18
Driveline Lubrication 19
Driveline Shield Removal 20
Blade Servicing 20
Blade Sharpening 21
Blade Removal 21
Blade Carrier Removal 21
Blade Carrier Installation 21
MACHINE REMOVAL 17
Detachment of the Machine 17
Machine Storage 17
TROUBLESHOOTING 22
General Troubleshooting 22
PTO Shaft Troubleshooting 23
Gearbox Troubleshooting 24
PARTS SECTION 26
Main Frame – PT6 Model 27
Main Frame – PT8 & PT9 Standard Models 28
Main Frame – PT8 Offset Model 29
Chassis – PT8 Offset Model 30
Blade Carrier Assembly – PT6 Model 31
Blade Carrier Assembly – PT8 & PT9 Standard Models 32
Blade Carrier Assembly – PT8 Offset Model 33
Machine Decals 34
1
INTRODUCTION
McCONNEL PT SERIES MOWERS - Medium Duty Pasture Toppers
Although designed primarily for the ‘topping’ of agri pastures the machines may also be used for
‘topping’ sports grounds and local council areas. These machines should never be used for
topping set-aside.
Our machines are designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers. Proper
assembly, maintenance and operating practices, as described in this manual, will help the
owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine.
The purpose of this manual is to familiarise the owner/operator with the machine, and offer
guidance to ensure it is operated both safely and correctly for its designated task.
The parts section is designed to familiarise the owner/operator with replaceable parts on the
machine - this section provides exploded assembly drawings of the machines components,
illustrating each piece and identifying its part number.
Careful use, timely service and the fitting of genuine parts will save extensive repairs and costly
downtime. The operation and maintenance sections of the manual train the owner/operator how
to work the machine correctly and attend to appropriate maintenance tasks. The trouble
shooting guide helps diagnose difficulties with the machine and offer solutions to any problems.
Safety is of primary importance to the owner/operator and to the manufacturer. The first section
of this manual includes a list of safety messages that, if followed, will help protect the operator
and bystanders from injury or death. Many of these messages will be repeated throughout the
manual. The owner/operator/dealer should know these messages before attempting assembly
or maintenance and to be aware of the hazards associated with the operation of this machine
during assembly, use, and maintenance.
2
FEATURES
PT6 MODEL
◘Three point linkage mounted.
◘Working width of 1.8m.
◘Cutting height from 24.2mm to 114.2mm.
◘540-RPM PTO Shaft drive.
◘Shear pin protection.
◘Single rotor.
◘Semi-Offset cutting position.
◘Easy height adjustment.
PT8 MODEL
◘Three point linkage mounted.
◘Working width of 2.5m.
◘Cutting height from 24.2mm to 114.2mm.
◘540-RPM PTO Shaft drive.
◘Shear pin protection.
◘Twin rotors.
◘Easy height adjustment.
PT8 OFFSET MODEL
◘Three point linkage mounted.
◘Working width of 2.5m.
◘Cutting height from 24.2mm to 114.2mm.
◘540-RPM PTO Shaft drive.
◘Shear pin protection.
◘Twin rotors.
◘Easy height adjustment.
◘Right hand offset cutting.
◘Safety Breakaway System.
PT9 MODEL
◘Three point linkage mounted.
◘Working width of 2.75m.
◘Cutting height from 24.2mm to 114.2mm.
◘540-RPM PTO Shaft drive.
◘Shear pin protection.
◘Twin rotors.
◘Easy height adjustment.
3
SPECIFICATIONS
Description
PT6 Model
PT8 Model
PT9 Model
Cutting Width
1.8m
2.5m
2.75m
HP Requirement
35 HP
40 HP
45 HP
Weight
290 Kg
480 Kg
509 Kg
Attachment
3-Point Linkage
3-Point Linkage
3-Point Linkage
Cutting Height
24.2 – 114.2mm
24.2 – 114.2mm
24.2 – 114.2mm
Cutting capacity
12mm
12mm
12mm
Overall Width
2.05m
2.64m
2.94m
Overall Length
2.15m
1.89m
1.89m
PTO Speed
540 rpm
540 rpm
540 rpm
Protection
Shear Bolt
Shear Bolt
Shear Bolt
Blade Carriers
1
2
2
No. of Rotors
1
2
2
Blade Tip Speed
4500 m/min
4140 m/min
4620 m/min
Blade Overlap
n/a
90mm
90mm
Skids
2
2
2
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