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1) Follow all the instructions in the user manual concerning the operating, maintenance 
and safety of the machine.

 

 
2) Before carrying out maintenance on, adjusting, repairing or unjamming the machine, 
put the engine into idle speed using the accelerator handle, declutch the machine and wait 
until all the moving parts have stopped, stop the engine, remove the ignition key.

 

 

 
3) Ensure that all the protectors and guards are securely attached after carrying out 
maintenance on or servicing the shredder.

 

 

 
4) 

Warning!

 Keep hands, hair and clothing away from moving parts.

 

 

 
5) Install and ensure that all the protectors and guards are securely attached before starting 
or working the machine.

  

 
6) Never wear badly cut, loose or frayed clothing when working on the command system 
components.

 

CONSIGNES DE FONCTIONNEMENT 

 

  Read the operating instructions before use.

 

 

  The fuel should be free of water and impurities.

 

 

  Ensure the fastenings are secure after 30 hours, then every 150    
  hours.

 

 

  Follow the lubrication schedule.

 

 

  Do not unjam the machine with the starter or the clutch.     

S A F E   M A I N T E N A N C E  

Summary of Contents for GS/COUGAR18P

Page 1: ...TECHNICAL MANUAL ...

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Page 4: ...NANCE SCHEDULE ______________________________________________ LUBRICATION POINTS __________________________________________________ OIL LEVELS _____________________________________________________________ PRESSURE OF THE FEED DRUM ON THE MATERIAL ______________________ CONTROL BLADES AND HAMMER INSERTS_______________________________ DISASSEMBLY FOR THE CHANGING OF BLADES AND HAMMER PELLETS________...

Page 5: ...____________________________________ HYDRAULICS DIAGRAM ________________________________ HYDRAULIC HOSES IDENTIFICATION ___________________ SAELEN DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ________ 40 41 42 43 TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S ...

Page 6: ... that invention patent the text of which is appended shall be delivered to SAELEN S N S Company FR The delivery produces its effects for a period of twenty years starting on the date of deposit of the application under reserve of payment of the annual royalties Mention of the delivery is made in the Official Bulletin of industrial property of publication ...

Page 7: ... technical data or additional copies of this manual please contact your dealer Safety instructions This equipment is only designed for the crushing and shredding of plants Besides crushing and shredding plants the equipment should only be used by people over the age of 16 The equipment should only be used by someone who is in good physical condition with a degree of technical knowledge Maintenance...

Page 8: ...c rubber and any other material that may be mixed in with the waste Always wear protective goggles work gloves and ear protection The machine must under no circumstances be used to transport equipment material or people The machine cannot be used to push or pull anything Battery acid is very corrosive Avoid all contact with eyes skin and clothing Rinse any splashes immediately with water and consu...

Page 9: ...al number of your COUGAR shredder ready The manufacturer s plate is on the front left of the chassis Serial number The serial number is located as indicated in the photo It is always a five figure number and is sometimes followed by a letter L O C AT I O N O F T H E S E R I A L N U M B E R ...

Page 10: ...horise a third party to endorse a liability concerning the sale of a plant shredder This guarantee does not apply to any shredder that has been modified outside of our workshops and that according to SAELEN standards would be affected in terms of its operation safety and service life This guarantee does not cover parts and accessories that are already under the guarantee of their manufacturer and ...

Page 11: ...fety measures explained in this manual in order to prevent all injury Before using the plant shredder it is the duty of the owner to ensure that all possible operators or employees have the user instructions The most important safety feature of this equipment is a safe operator It is the operator s duty to read and understand all the safety and operating instructions and to scrupulously follow the...

Page 12: ...re extinguisher within reach in case of fire Keep it in a visible place 4 Use appropriate protective equipment Here are a just a few suggestions do not limit yourself to them Helmet and ear protection Work shoes with non slip steel soles Protective goggles Work gloves and waterproof clothing 5 Never operate without the protector 6 Move people especially children away from the machine when in opera...

Page 13: ...waterproof clothing Danger rotating blades Minimum engine speed Maximum engine speed Lubrication point GENERAL SAFETY Rotation commands of the conveyor belt Chipping material forward operation 1 Unlocking the finger indexing 2 Pull the handle rearward Stop the rotation of the feed rolls 0 Location locked by the finger indexing Releasing material backward 1 Unlocking the finger indexing 2 Push the ...

Page 14: ... put the engine into idle speed using the accelerator handle wait until all moving parts have stopped stop the engine 5 Place all controls to neutral before starting the machine 6 Move people especially children away from the machine before starting it 7 Wear appropriate protection for the work undertaken 8 Always ensure the machine is in a horizontal position when connected up In order to prevent...

Page 15: ...ed after carrying out maintenance on or servicing the shredder 4 Warning Keep hands hair and clothing away from moving parts 5 Install and ensure that all the protectors and guards are securely attached before starting or working the machine 6 Never wear badly cut loose or frayed clothing when working on the command system components CONSIGNES DE FONCTIONNEMENT Read the operating instructions befo...

Page 16: ...ow bar s nut joints are secure on a daily basis to prevent jolting which would damage the hitch and tow system and reduce its lifespan Coupling wear indicator Check the wear indicator each time you hitch the machine to a vehicle Systematically change the vehicle s coupler head and or hitch ball if the indicator is in the MINUS zone to avoid losing the shredder when going over road humps or when re...

Page 17: ...r is intended for the shredding of plants and branches up to 110 mm 4 33 Inch in diameter The machine includes the following main components A chassis B engine and its various drives C shredding unit D discharge shaft GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS ...

Page 18: ...rcuit s oil pump 1 The engines are the Vanguard 18 Hp two cylinder petrol engine wo cylinder engine at 3600rpm For additional information on these engine please refer to the manufacturer s manual The outlet drive shaft is equipped with a pulley 2 activating two belts that drive the shredding rotor The tension of the belts is adjusted using the lever 3 The hydraulic circuit s oil pump located on th...

Page 19: ...It can be run in both directions forward and reverse run using the bar located underneath the rear of the feed hopper Shredding rotor The key element of the machine it shreds the material carried by the feed roller It has a fixed speed The hydraulic motor of the feed drum is activated using the bar 1 located underneath the rear of the feed hopper after first unlocked the finger indexing 2 D The di...

Page 20: ...his list is adhered to for the safety of all and to keep the machine in good condition The following points should be checked before using the machine 1 Is the machine sufficiently lubricated in accordance with the lubrication schedule as indicated in the user manual 2 Check the different engine levels i e the engine oil level the petrol level or the diesel oil level 3 Ensure that the air filter i...

Page 21: ...ncrease the engine speed using the engine s throttle handle engage the starter on the petrol model 3 Start the engine by turning the ignition key disengage the starter petrol 4 Increase the engine speed to medium Let the engine warm up 5 Engage the rotor by progressively raising the clutch handle 6 Increase the engine speed to maximum 7 U n l o c k i n g t h e f i n g e r i n d e x i n g and put t...

Page 22: ...d jam the rotor when the machine is next started up 2 Push the control bar forward to stop the feed roller so what is locked by the finger indexing 3 Progressively return the throttle handle to idle 4 Disengage the rotor by pulling the clutch handle downwards 5 Stop the engine by turning the ignition key on the control panel O P E R AT I N G P R O C E D U R E S ...

Page 23: ...eeting standards API CF4 SJ ACEA E2 96 issue 3 Engine oil diesel model Use an oil of grade SAE 15W40 meeting standards API CF4 SJ ACEA E2 96 issue 3 MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1 Put the parking brake on remove the ignition key and wait until all the moving parts have stopped before carrying out any maintenance work or repairs 2 Ensure all the protection screens are put back into place after servicing LUBR...

Page 24: ...f rotor s transmission belts Lubrication of the feed roller bearings Check and remove the branches winding around the bearings axes and the hydraulic motors Every 100 hours Check tightening of coupler head s articulation joints Every 200 hours Verification wear rings hammers Every 300 hours Change hydraulic oil filter for first time and then every 500 hours or every 2 years Inspect wear of counter...

Page 25: ...RICATION POINTS Stop the engine and remove the ignition key before carrying out any lubrication M A I N T E N A N C E LUBRICATION OF THE FEED ROLLER BEARINGS DISCHARGE CHUTE LUBRICATING THE ROTOR BEARINGS ...

Page 26: ...HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR LEVEL VANGUARD PETROL ENGINE OIL GAUGE M A I N T E N A N C E ...

Page 27: ...s The lack of lubricators on the hammers however should not stop you from inspecting the hammer discs and blades on a regular basis Upon inspection check whether the hammers are rotating freely In case there is a coarseness spray penetrating grease onto the axles and tap the hammer s using a mallet Frequency of inspections control blades and hammer inserts 50h Verification wear rings hammers 200h ...

Page 28: ...CTITE thread lock adhesive To disassemble use a suitable wrench in good condition Remove all the blades and hammer pellet screws when reassembling only use new well degreased screws Clean the support surfaces seats 1 and heels 2 blades and hammer pellets To access to the blades and pellets remove the 4 nuts 4 and the main body extender 3 along with the shaft Check that the hammers can rotate freel...

Page 29: ... are resting on their heel IMPORTANT always take care to install new well degreased screws so that the thread lock can adhere correctly Reassemble the main body extender 3 Start the engine and leave it to rise in temperature for a few minutes Accelerate to mid speed so that the rotor begins to turn and ensure that no abnormal vibration is disturbing the good operation of the machine M A I N T E N ...

Page 30: ...d the two safety bolts 2 diam 8 at each end of the counter blade Drive the blade out by sliding it in its housing to either side If the edge is worn out remove the counter blade from its housing and remount it by shifting it by a quarter turn so that a new edge is facing the blades Each of the four edges can be used Reinstall the two bolts 1 and 2 M A I N T E N A N C E ...

Page 31: ... tension is adjusted by moving the pulley rod 2 of the roller strainern applying pressure on the lock nuts 1 Take care not to tighten the belts excessively This procedure should be carried out by a qualified technician M A I N T E N A N C E ...

Page 32: ...OL D E S C R I P T I O N A N D H A N D L I N G Engine shutdown in case of an anomaly detected by controllers 8 1 Oil filter 2 Throttle handle 3 Oil gauge 4 Air filter 5 Fuel filter 6 Ignition key 7 Starter 8 Oil pressure switch 11 Fuel cap 12 Oil cap 13 Fuel cock ...

Page 33: ... material and the engine can reach its working speed agian 3600T mn When the speed exceeds the lower threshold the feed roll and belt are supplied with oil again and the engine starts running again There are three anti obstruction settings see the next page The 10 Amp protection fuses 4 1 are located Cougar Petrol Vanguard 18 hp 2 next to the starter NB for Diesel models there is also an original ...

Page 34: ... 2 suitable for manipulating mixed materials consisting of branches vegetation and conifers Configuration 3 a higher engine speed to improve ventilation for chipping plants and confers or heavy and dense materials during a long period of time Different settings The VarioStress anti obstruction system has three preset configurations The user can choose the one that is most appropriate for the mater...

Page 35: ...ay the requested page Rem push during 1 to 1 5 seconds to change the program 1 2 3 Functioning running time count can only be performed if the chipper shredder rotor is in motion Continuous Display of the Engine Rotation Operating Speed Display of functioning running hours is done by pressing the h Key of the Motor engine off or on Press the key for about one second ...

Page 36: ...SERVOIR Hydraulic return filter 1 Oil filler cap 2 Reservoir level gauge 3 Suction strainer 4 in the reservoir accessible by removing the suction port under the reservoir D E S C R I P T I O N A N D H A N D L I N G ...

Page 37: ...it breaker buttons placed at either side of the feed hopper When they are activated these circuit breaker buttons have two functions 1 stopping the heat engine 2 instantly stopping the forward run of the feed roller D E S C R I P T I O N A N D H A N D L I N G ...

Page 38: ... Engine power reduction Gas oil or petrol filter clogged Blades and hammers blunt Replace the filter Sharpen or replace the blades Change the hammer pellets The feeder refuses to run Hydraulic motor or pump defective Not enough oil in the reservoir Check or replace the defective part Check the oil level The rotor is not turning although the engine is running Belts defective or insufficiently tight...

Page 39: ...ter Rotor weight Rotor width Engine power Fuel capacity Engine speed Rotor speed Anti jamming Hydraulic power supply Hydraulic capacity Hydraulic pressure Road axle Number of wheels Tyre dimensions Air pressure 110 mm 10 m3 3 20 m 1 33 m 1 91 m 480 Kg 6 2 400 mm 40 Kg 200 mm 18 Hp Vanguard 8 5 L 3600 Tmn 2650 T mn YES YES 8 5 L 150 bar YES 2 5 00x10 2 bar ...

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Page 42: ...CONNECTION OF THE HYDRAULIC HOSES COUGAR 1 lg 1000 2 lg 1000 3 lg 400 4 lg 400 5 lg 1400 6 lg 1400 7 lg 800 HYDRAULIC COUPLING ...

Page 43: ...y Mathieu Willerval that the product is in conformity with the following European directives 2006 42 CE EG Maschinenrichtlinie Norm 2004 108 CEE Elektromagnet Norm 97 68 CE Vergiftung Norm 2000 14 CE Schall Norm Conformity appraisal process concerning directive 2000 14 CE Appendix V Made in RONCHIN on September 6th 2010 Mathieu Willerval Manufacturing Engineer Guaranteed acoustic capacity Measured...

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