John Deere FS50 Disc Saw Felling Head Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere FS50 Disc Saw Felling Head Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere FS50 Disc Saw Felling Head Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

Contents 5
Safety and Operator Convenience Features 7
Safety and Operator Convenience Features 7
Safety—General Precautions 8
Recognize Safety Information 8
Follow Safety Instructions 8
Operate Only If Qualified 8
Wear Protective Equipment 8
Protect Against Noise 9
Avoid Unauthorized Attachment Modifications 9
Protect Against Flying Debris 9
Inspect Attachment 10
Stay Clear of Moving Parts 10
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids 10
Avoid High-Pressure Oils 10
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components 11
Handle Chemical Products Safely 11
Add Cab Guarding for Special Uses 12
Safety—Operating Precautions 13
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly 13
Start Only From Operator’s Seat 13
Prevent Unintended Machine Movement 13
Avoid Work Site Hazards 13
Keep Riders Off Attachment 13
Avoid Machine Tip Over 14
Add and Operate Attachments Safely 14
Use Special Care When Operating 14
Inspect and Maintain Demolition Guard 14
Safety—Maintenance Precautions 15
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating 15
Make Welding Repairs Safely 15
Drive Metal Pins Safely 15
Practice Safe Maintenance 15
Use Proper Lifting Equipment 16
Safety—Signs and Other Instructions 18
Safety Signs and Other Instructions 18
Operation—Felling Head Components 22
Felling Head Components 22
Disc Saw Blade Components 23
Operation—Operating Felling Head 24
Basic Operation 24
Principle of Operation 24
Speed of Blade Feed 24
Felling Head Rotation 24
General Method of Operation 24
Stopping Disc Saw Blade 25
Cutting Multiple Trees 26
Handle and Control the Tree 29
Maintenance—Periodic Maintenance 30
Prepare Felling Head for Maintenance 30
Locking Cap Screw Storage 30
Maintenance Schedule 30
Maintenance—Every 8 Hours 32
Check Drive Shaft End Play 32
Check Saw Tooth Cap Screw Torque 32
Check Saw Tooth Condition 34
Check Disc Saw Blade Condition 35
Check Saw Housing Restriction 35
Lubricate Harvesting Arm, Accumulating Arm, Cylinder Ends, and Lower Connecting Pins 37
Lubricate Wrist Cylinder Ends and Connecting Pins 38
Lubricate Drive Shaft Bearings 38
Lubricate Rotate Bearing 39
Maintenance—Every 100 Hours 40
Clean Saw Motor Area 40
Clean Lubrication Vent 40
Check All Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings 40
Lubricate Driveshaft Motor Coupling 41
Check Lower Flange Plate Cap Screw Torque 41
Miscellaneous—Machine 43
Saw Tooth Replacement 43
Inspect Felling Head Frame and Cover Plate 44
Disc Saw Blade Gauge 44
Welding on Machine 46
Hardware Torque Specifications 46
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values 47
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values 47
Miscellaneous—Operational Checkout 49
Operational Checkout 49
Carrier Ignition Off Checks 49
Carrier Ignition On, Engine On Checks 54
Miscellaneous—Troubleshooting 56
Using Troubleshooting Chart 56
Troubleshooting Procedure 56
Miscellaneous—Storage 59
Prepare Attachment for Storage 59
Remove Attachment From Storage 59
Miscellaneous—Attachment Number(s) 60
Record Product Identification Number (PIN) 60
Record Saw Blade Product Identification Number (PIN) 60
Record Hydraulic Motor Serial Number 60
Miscellaneous—Specifications 62
Felling Head Specifications 62
Disc Saw Blade and Tooth Data 65
Page Number 5
Section 1-1 7
Section 1-2 8
Section 1-3 13
Section 1-4 15
Section 1-5 18
Section 2-1 22
Section 2-2 24
Section 3-1 30
Section 3-2 32
Section 3-3 40
Section 4-1 43
Section 4-2 49
Section 4-3 56
Section 4-4 59
Section 4-5 60
Section 4-6 62

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