Wiedenmann Mega Twister, Translation Of Original Operating Instructions

Page 1: ...Translation of original operating instructions Leaf blower Mega Twister 891 002 From machine ID no Version August 2013 891 99 09 ...

Page 2: ...All information illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice 2 ...

Page 3: ...All information illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice 3 ...

Page 4: ...very inspection to ensure best performance THIS MACHINE IS DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY for commercial use and generating wind with air without particles in the air flow in the maintenance of grassy areas and parks INTENDED USE Use in any other way is considered contrary to the intended use The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage or injury resulting from this misuse and these risks must be borne ...

Page 5: ...ce 29 4 6 Hydraulic connections 30 5 0 Disconnecting from the tractor 31 32 5 1 General 31 5 2 Removing from tractor 31 5 3 Disconnecting hydraulic lines 32 5 4 Disconnecting drive shaft 32 5 5 Locking support wheels 32 6 0 Before Using 33 35 6 1 General 33 6 2 Drive speed and direction of rotation 31 6 3 Top connecting rod position for working 31 6 4 Swiveling the blower housing 35 6 5 Adjusting ...

Page 6: ...instuctions Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on your machine safety signs Keep safety signs in good condition Replace missing or damaged safety signs Be sure new equipment components and repair parts include the current safety signs Replacement safety signs are available from your dealer Learn how to operate the machine and to use controls properly Do not let anyone operate wi...

Page 7: ...se impairment or loss of hearing Wear a suitable hearing protective device such as earplugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortably loud noises Operating equipment safety requires the full attention of the operator Do not wear radio or music headphones while operating machine Stay clear of rotating drivelines Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious injury or death Keep tract...

Page 8: ...or shields Keep hands feet and clothing away from moving parts Avoid high pressure fluids Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines Tighten all connections before applying pressure Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard Protect hands and body from high pressure fluids If an ac...

Page 9: ...ights Use headlights flashing warning lights and turn signals day and night Follow local regulations for equipment lighting and marking Keep lighting and marking visible and in good working order Replace or repair lighting and marking that has been damaged or lost An implement safety lighting kit is available from your dealer Avoid heating near pressurized fluid lines Flammable spray can be genera...

Page 10: ...ially toxic fumes and dust Hazardous fumes can be generated when paint is heated by welding soldering or using a torch Do all work outside or in a well ventilated area Dispose of paint and solvent properly Remove paint before welding or heating If you sand paint avoid breathing the dust Wear an approved respirator If you use solvent or paint stipper clean with soap and water before welding Remove ...

Page 11: ...ntial danger The hazard is identified by a exclamation point in a warning triangle An adjacent pictorial provides information on how to avoid personal injury These safety signs their placement on the machine and a brief explanatory text are shown below Operator s manual This operator s manual contains all important information necessary for safe machine operation Carefully observe all safety rules...

Page 12: ...nside the blower while the engine is running Blowing nozzle When operating ensure that sufficient distance is left as there is a risk of injury from thrown or flying objects Power take off shaft direction of rotation and speed It is essential that the direction of rotation of the power take off shaft be observed Please check during commissioning The specified speed must not be exceeded because thi...

Page 13: ...ight to make changes at any time without notice 13 1 0 Safety 1 1 SAFETY DECALS Service Before performing service or repair work turn off engine and remove key Noise level This decal indicates the value determined in accordance with Article 13 of Directive 2000 14 EC When used for several hours we recommend the use of ear protectors 891 06 891 07 891 08 ...

Page 14: ...witch off the drives immediately 6 During operation on public highways the relevant traffic regulations must be observed 7 Before moving off ensure that the immediate area of the machine is clear e g no children nearby Ensure that your visibility is not impaired 8 Keep all persons clear of the danger zone of the machine 9 Mount the appliance only when the motor and the power take off shaft have be...

Page 15: ...b Never operate the machine without protection shields and functioning safety devices c Never operate the machine if persons especially children are nearby d Never allow the machine to be operated by persons who have not received instruction CAUTION DANGER Never operate the Mega Twister without safety devices Otherwise you would be exposing yourself and those around you to extreme danger Very seri...

Page 16: ...hed machine with the rear hydraulics until the stand can be inserted into one of the top holes RISK OF INJURY For this work please use your personal protective equipment PSA such as gloves goggles ear protectors 2 2 Mounting support wheels The mounting points for the two support wheel holders are 4 threaded holes A 2 holes B Figure 891 42 shows the right support wheel C mounted and the locked whee...

Page 17: ...for the roller unit are 4 threaded holes A 2 holes B Mount support C on both sides The hexagonal bolts D must be inserted from below The roller E with the bearings must be fastened on both sides to the support C at the front holes with two hexagonal bolts each F Support rollers are NOT mounted on the stand G with the roller unit version The wiper bracket H is fastened to the support C with the las...

Page 18: ...ent of the blowing nozzle Carried out via an additional hydraulic cylinder optional Mount the hydraulic cylinder instead of the mechanical adjustment Secure pin with linch pin Screw hexagon bolt A into the thread on the screen B Screw the hexagon nut C down to fix the bolt The hydraulic hoses fixed by the two fastening clips must be able to move easily Take the swiveling of the blower housing into...

Page 19: ... of the blowing nozzle with control valve Remove hydraulic hoses A from the Mega Twister to the tractor Fasten control valve with locating angle to the front with the hexagon bolts B Connect hydraulic hoses A to the couplings on the control valve Connect the hydraulic pipe C from the control valve to the coupling D Connect the hydraulic pipe E from the control valve to the coupling F Remove hydrau...

Page 20: ...the control valve to the coupling K of the hydraulic cylinder Disconnect the plug L at the control valve and fix with the screw Lay cable with switch box M to the operator s position in the tractor Connect the 3 pin plug N to the socket on the tractor If your tractor is not fitted with a socket contact your dealer or have a socket installed by a specialist technician The parts T for installing the...

Page 21: ... to fix the eye bolt Mount the electrical spindle D in place of the mechanical adjustment Adjust the holder E on the electrical spindle The spiral hose fixed by the two fastening clips F must be able to move easily Lay cable with switch box G to the operator s position in the tractor Connect the 3 pin plug H to the socket on the tractor If your tractor is not fitted with a socket contact your deal...

Page 22: ...without notice 22 2 0 Assembly 2 7 Mounting blowing nozzle Attach the blowing nozzle A to the bolt B with the slot Slide shaft C into the bearing sleeves from the left NOTE On the left side use 1 spacer ring and on the right 2 spacer rings between housing and blowing nozzle Insert blow out nozzle adjustment mechanical D electrical or hydraulic at the pin E and lock with the split pin F ...

Page 23: ...roper transport and mounting of Mega Twister may cause Only use a forklift with sufficient load carrying capacity Keep well clear of hoisted loads If the load falls it may cause fatal injuries Improper transport and mounting of Mega Twister may cause injury to persons damage to property Take particular care of the direction of approach when lifting with the shipping frame We will not accept any li...

Page 24: ...ga Twister is still fastened to the pallet move the forks into the shipping frame note direction of approach carefully raise the shipping frame unload the Mega Twister from the carrier vehicle when balanced cut through the tension straps attach the Mega Twister to the tractor and lift it off the shipping frame see Sec 4 2 3 2 2 Transport Using a Crane Attach rope or belt at the back hole A with th...

Page 25: ...y time without notice 25 3 0 Transport 3 2 Transporting the Mega Twister 3 2 3 Hitching point for transport on a trailer ATTENTION DANGER Note the description of removal in Section 5 2 RISK OF TIPPING OVER Tighten the belts evenly at diagonally opposite points Attachment points for belts on the front of the Mega Twister Attachment points for belts on the back of the Mega Twister ...

Page 26: ...ublication We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice 26 3 0 Transport 3 3 Transportation with three point attachment Raise the attached equipment with the tractor rear hydraulics and lock to prevent accidental lowering Be aware of the swivel range of the attached Mega Twister when driving on public roads ...

Page 27: ...igns for your safety Check the engine speed and sense of rotation stickers on the machine against the specifications of your tractor The stickers specify to which engine speed and sense of rotation the machine has been set 4 2 Installing on the tractor The standard use of the blower is for mounting on a three point linkage category 1 1 Attach bottom connecting rod to both pins A and secure 2 Attac...

Page 28: ...ut notice 28 4 0 Connecting to the Tractor 4 3 Adapting the pto shaft For adjusting the length hold the two shaft parts side by side within the shortest operating position and mark them out Cut off the inner and outer sliding profile by the same length as the sheath tube Cut off the inner and outer sheath tube evenly Smooth off division edges remove chips carefully Lubricate sliding profile ...

Page 29: ...e right to make changes at any time without notice 29 2 0 Connecting to the Tractor 4 4 Supports Insert the two supports in the top position and lock with the spring clip 4 5 Unscrewing the running gear safety device Pull the locating pin B upwards out of the hole in the wheel fork Turn the locating pins B in the lifted position to the right to lock ...

Page 30: ...quired to hydraulically swivel the blower nozzle The hydraulic hoses of the swiveling mechanism are equipped with size 3 connectors Clean the connectors and sleeves thoroughly before coupling so that no foreign bodies can enter the hydraulic circuit The hoses must be laid in such a way that no shearing or scuffing can develop If necessary secure the hoses at suitable points When disconnecting the ...

Page 31: ...the Mega Twister down only on firm unyielding and flat ground 5 2 Removing from tractor Lifting out Mega Twister Insert the two stands into the correct hole and lock with the spring clip as shown in Figure 891 18 See chapter 5 2 with support wheels mounted RISK OF TIPPING OVER Lower the Mega Twister Releasing cardan shaft from tractor see chapter 5 4 Disconnect the hydraulic lines from the tractor...

Page 32: ...ng from the Tractor 5 3 Disconnecting hydraulic lines Attach hydraulic lines to the bracket A 5 4 Disconnecting drive shaft Pull bracket A upwards and turn approx 45 forward to the next locking point Place the drive shaft in the movable bracket for storage see picture 5 5 Locking support wheels Swivel both support wheels A to the back Lift pin B slightly and turn left The pin B must lock in the ho...

Page 33: ...o do this when you have started work Before switching on the power take off shaft make sure that nobody is within the danger zone of the machine Besides the information in these operating instructions please also observe generally applicable safety and accident prevention standards During operation on public highways the relevant traffic regulations must be observed Ensure the permissible front ax...

Page 34: ... other than 540 rpm If the power take off shaft speed is exceeded by more than 5 approx 565 rpm this can seriously damage the fan wheel of the blower Flying parts can cause injury and damage to property During initial operation ensure that the direction of rotation of the power take off shaft and fan wheel is correct 6 3 Top connecting rod position for working Position tractor with the Mega Twiste...

Page 35: ...of the vehicle swiveling on the blower housing should be initiated by gently actuating the control valve With a few modern vehicles the oil delivery volume can also be set to permit even smooth swiveling 6 5 Adjusting the blowing nozzle Adjusting the blowing nozzle by means of the adjusting bar A allows you to change the blowing width and intensity of the air flow The more vertical the air flow is...

Page 36: ...a before starting If there are persons in the danger zone of the machine switch off the drives immediately When used on stony ground e g gravel crushed rock ensure that there is sufficient clearance to avoid injury to persons or property damage from flying rocks The power take off shaft never switch on when the engine is not running always turn off when it is not required always turn off before ra...

Page 37: ...switch off the drives immediately During operation sufficient clearance is required for possible flying parts distance R approx 50 m to prevent personal injury or property damage 7 5 Work Transport Lower the leaf blower for operation During operation the rear hydraulic system must be in floating position This is to allow the leaf blower to adapt to ground irregularities The drive must be switched ...

Page 38: ... After completion of work the machine should be washed and thoroughly checked over Use original parts only parts from other manufacturers are often not of the required quality and therefore constitute safety hazards Furthermore the guarantee only retains its validity and legitimate guarantee claims can only be recognized if original parts from Wiedenmann have been used exclusively We would like to...

Page 39: ...nce task Weekly Cardan shaft For LUBRICATION see manufacturer s information in Chapter 8 3 1 Rotating assembly For LUBRICATION see Chapter 8 3 2 Moving parts Lubricate with spraying oil Hydraulics system For OIL LEVEL CHECK see documentation from the tractor manufacturer V belt Check the tension of the belts and retension see Chapter 8 8 Support wheels Check tire pressure see Chapter 8 9 Maintenan...

Page 40: ...publication We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice 40 8 0 Maintenance 8 3 Lubrication points 8 3 1 Cardan shaft Grease the inside of the outer sliding profile Prior to long out of service periods clean and degrease the cardan shaft Clean the profile pipes and protective pipes if they are contaminated ...

Page 41: ...41 8 0 Maintenance 8 3 Lubrication points CAUTION For this work lift the attached machine with the rear hydraulics so the stand can be inserted into one of the top holes 8 3 2 Rotating assembly There are two grease fittings in opposite positions on the rotating assembly 8 3 3 Double universal joint with freewheel The bottom guard must be removed to reach the three grease fittings 8 3 4 Support whe...

Page 42: ...e 8 4 Changing the gear oil CAUTION Leaking fluids may penetrate the skin and cause serious injury Place collection trough under the gearbox Unscrew the drain screw A Unscrew the venting screw B Catch the oil draining out in a suitable vessel Screw the drain screw in again Fill with oil to the bottom of the sight glass C in working position Dispose of old oil and empty packaging in an environmenta...

Page 43: ...e skin causing serious injury Check hydraulic lines at regular intervals for damage and aging and replace if necessary Therefore before separating the lines depressurize the system Before again building up pressure in the system make sure that all connections are properly sealed Hydraulic oil emerging under pressure from a small aperture is barely visible therefore use a piece of cardboard when lo...

Page 44: ...on the latest information available at the time of publication We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice 44 6 0 Maintenance 8 7 Hydraulic connection diagram 8 7 1 Swiveling the blower housing 8 7 2 Hydraulic adjustment of the blowing nozzle 891 32 891 19 ...

Page 45: ... are based on the latest information available at the time of publication We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice 45 8 0 Maintenance 8 7 Hydraulic connection diagram 8 7 3 Hydraulic adjustment of the blowing nozzle with control block 891 33 ...

Page 46: ...elts must be replaced as a complete set Never replace a single V belt from a set because the lengths of V belts in a set vary slightly 1 Release the four securing screws A for moving the plate 2 Remove guard plate 3 Release nut B 4 Screw C can be used to move the clamping unit screw down plate with belt pulley Operating tension after warm up time see data in Figure 891 36 5 Tighten nut B to secure...

Page 47: ...d conditions Solid paths and other areas good bearing turf or ground tire pressure max 29 psi 2 0 bar Soft ground conditions sensitive turf tire pressure min 7 3 14 5 psi 0 5 1 0 bar Low tire pressure can increase the contact surface of the tire thus reducing or even avoiding driving tracks Note The tire load bearing capacity is reduced Drive slowly and in the event of obstacles such as curbs and ...

Page 48: ...hapter Safety measures and local safety regulations Dangers include residual pressure in lines and controlling elements heavy parts that could fall after release sharp edges crushing if machine topples Disassembly for disposal 1 Place the Mega Twister on firm ground 2 Drain gearbox oil 3 Disassemble Mega Twister working from top to bottom NOTE Specifications and laws concerning the disposal of haz...

Page 49: ...e 8 11 Unauthorized conversion and spare part manufacture Refitting or modifications to the Mega Twister are permissible only after consultation with the manufacturer The use of original parts and accessories authorized by the manufacturer is in the interest of safety The use of other parts can change the properties of the Mega Twister In this case the manufacturer is exonerated from liability in ...

Page 50: ...ent 9 1 Equipment supplied Leaf blower type Mega Twister for rear attachment in a three point linkage cat I 230 hydraulic adjustment Roller unit or support wheels with pneumatic tires including support rollers for stand Mechanical adjustment of the blowing nozzle Cardan shaft must be adapted to the respective carrier vehicle see the Chapter Adapting the cardan shaft Manual transfer declaration wit...

Page 51: ...me of publication We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice 51 9 0 Equipment 9 2 Optional equipment Hydraulic adjustment of the blowing nozzle Hydraulic control block for carrier vehicles with only two hydraulic connections Electrical adjustment of the blowout nozzle Blowout nozzle close to ground ...

Page 52: ...t 36 in G Height 36 in H Height up to lower connecting rod connection 9 in J Height up to lower connecting rod connection 12 in K Height up to middle of top connecting rod connection 31 in L Height up to middle of top connecting rod connection 34 in M Height to center of drive shaft 22 in Swivel angle of blower housing 230 Drive output 40 HP Drive speed 540 rpm Max permissible fan wheel speed 840 ...

Page 53: ...l are based on the latest information available at the time of publication We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice 53 10 0 Specifications 10 1 1 Dimensions weights and other specifications with support wheels C 891 38 E B F H D G L M K J A ...

Page 54: ...t 36 in G Height 35 in H Height up to lower connecting rod connection 7 in J Height up to lower connecting rod connection 10 in K Height up to middle of top connecting rod connection 30 in L Height up to middle of top connecting rod connection 33 in M Height to center of drive shaft 20 in Swivel angle of blower housing 230 Drive output 40 HP Drive speed 540 rpm Max permissible fan wheel speed 840 ...

Page 55: ...ual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice 55 10 0 Specifications 10 1 2 Dimensions weights and other specifications with roller unit C 891 39 E B F D L K G M J A H ...

Page 56: ...0 1350 1000 M27 490 360 625 450 950 700 1200 875 1350 1000 1700 1250 1600 1150 2000 1500 M30 675 490 850 625 1300 950 1650 1200 1850 1350 2300 1700 2150 1600 2700 2000 M33 900 675 1150 850 1750 1300 2200 1650 2500 1850 3150 2350 2900 2150 3700 2750 M36 1150 850 1450 1075 2250 1650 2850 2100 3200 2350 4050 3000 3750 2750 4750 3500 DO NOT use these values if a different torque value or tightening pr...

Page 57: ...serve the right to make changes at any time without notice 57 9 0 Specifications 9 3 Serial_number Record product identification No serial no in the space provided below Always quote this number when ordering spare parts or making warranty claims Product Identification Number 891 _ _ _ _ _ _ Wiedenmann D 89192 Rammingen Mega Twister 891 40 R ...