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This will assure you a long, safe and trouble free working life for your Phoenix Tiller. The Manufacturer shall not assume any responsibility should problems arise as a result of lack of compliance with the instructions and/or operator’s negligence.
Unifarm Machinery Corporation PO Box 38, Wilson, NC, U.S.A. INDEX GENERAL INFORMATION Symbols Page 5 Safety labels Page 6 Technical data Page 7 Main parts Page 7 Identification plates Page 8 Recommended use Page 8 Inappropriate use Page 8 Torque specification Page 8 SAFETY Safety in the workplace...
Unifarm Machinery Corporation PO Box 38, Wilson, NC, U.S.A. GENERAL INFORMATION SYMBOLS This booklet contains three “safety pictograms” which highlight the relevant danger levels or important information: It draws the operator’s attention to special situations which may jeopardize people’s safety. It draws the attention to situations which unfavourably affect the machine efficiency, but not people’s safety.
The safety labels and information on the machine, described in, must be complied with. Failure to comply with these warnings may result in severe injuries or even death. Make sure that the labels are always present and legible; should this not be the case, contact your nearest PHOENIX dealer to request replacements.
INAPPROPRIATE USE Phoenix mowers shall not be used as follows: Connected to vehicles which do not have a suitable power or weight. Without being properly installed by securing the hitch blocks to all three points of the tractor lift unit.
Unifarm Machinery Corporation PO Box 38, Wilson, NC, U.S.A. SAFETY SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE Most of the accidents, which occur while the operator is using the machine or the equipment or carrying out maintenance and repair activities, are caused by the non-compliance with the main safety requirements.
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Unifarm Machinery Corporation PO Box 38, Wilson, NC, U.S.A. Prepare the work: Do not drink alcohol, take drugs, or any other substances which may affect the your ability to use the equipment before or when working. Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in the tractor to prevent the machine from stopping during work.
Unifarm Machinery Corporation PO Box 38, Wilson, NC, U.S.A. SET UP ASSEMBLING The mower is delivered in parts to be assembled; for correct assembly, respect the following instructions: Stage 1 Place the wheel supports (2) on the machine frame, and tighten the four bolts (4) with washers (5) and nuts (6).
Unifarm Machinery Corporation PO Box 38, Wilson, NC, U.S.A. Stage 3 Place the covers (13) on the belts, tighten the handles on the frame (14) and on the gearbox support (15). Anchor the PTO shield (16) by means of four screws (17) and the washers (18).
Carefully read this instruction manual and the manuals of picture 1 the tractor and PTO shaft manufacturer. All Phoenix mowers are built to be attached to any tractor equipped with a three point lift of the correct category and with suitable ball ends.
Unifarm Machinery Corporation PO Box 38, Wilson, NC, U.S.A. CONNECTION TO THE PTO SHAFT Before installing the PTO shaft make sure that the RPM rating and the direction of rotation match those of the tractor. Carefully read the PTO shaft and tractor instructions. Furthermore, accurately read the instructions of the manufacturer of the PTO shaft and of the tractor.
PO Box 38, Wilson, NC, U.S.A. BELTS ADJUSTING In the Phoenix mowers it is possibile to adjust the tension of the belts; the right belts tensioning insures that the machine works in the right way and decreases the wear of rotating parts. To adjust...
Unifarm Machinery Corporation PO Box 38, Wilson, NC, U.S.A. ROAD TRANSPORT With reference to road transport, follow local traffic regulations. SHUT DOWN The following activities are recommended if the tiller will not be used for a long period of time: Clean and dry the equipment.
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Unifarm Machinery Corporation PO Box 38, Wilson, NC, U.S.A. picture 7 Every 20 working hours lubricate the pulley support bearing (C – picture 9). Every 30 working hours check belt tensioning. Every 40 working hours lubricate the wheel supports (A – picture After the first 50 working hours and, later, every 800 working hours replace the oil in the gearbox.
Unifarm Machinery Corporation PO Box 38, Wilson, NC, U.S.A. BLADE REPLACEMENT For perfect machine operation, frequently check the lawn picture 10 mower blades: make sure that they are sharp and perfectly anchored by means of the bolts. Follow the procedure below to replace the blades: Adopt any measures to prevent accidental machine start- Place the equipment on sturdy supports.
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