Brouwer Kesmac 4000 R Series, Operator'S Manual

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CAUTION
The operator must read the Operator’s Manual
thoroughly, to familiarize himself with the safe
operation of the controls and the machine.
Recommended Harvesting Speed.
With the Control Handle ‘ A ’ in the ‘ NEUTRAL ’ position, and
no pressure on the Brake/Inch/Clutch Pedal ‘ B ’:
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Turn Ignition Key ‘C’ to the ‘ ON ’ position.
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Press Horn Button – to validate engine data.
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Engine will not start if this is not done.
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Press Engine ‘Start’ Button ‘ D ’ until the engine is
running, then release.
Do not start the engine with system power ‘ON’.
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Turn System Power ‘ ON ’. Switch ‘ E ’.
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Go to ‘Start Up’ Screen on Display (See previous
page). Follow the warm up procedure.
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Ensure that Switch ‘ F ’ is in ‘ HARVEST ’ mode.
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Using Control ‘ G ’, increase the engine to maximum
RPM.
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The following pages show the operating sequences
and optimum settings for harvesting.
NOTE
The Control Handle ‘A’ sets the Ground speed and the
direction of travel.
Cutter Blade.
To reduce ‘shock loads’ to the Cutter Motor, when starting
to harvest, the Cutter Blade should be started
before the
Cutter Head is lowered to the ground.
Cutter Blade - Speed Setting ‘H’.
Initially, for best results, start cutting at maximum speed and
work back to the lowest speed that gives the best results.
Lower cutter speed results in less vibration.
The ground speed may have to be reduce when
harvesting in rough or stony ground to avoid possible
damage to the cutting components.
Main Conveyor Speed ‘J’.
The Main Conveyor speed should be adjusted to provide
a space of four to six inches between the sod pieces as
they travel up the conveyor.
If the Space between the sod pieces is
less than four
inches the electronic sensor may not ‘detect’ the end of
the sod piece.
OPERATION
NOTE
It may be necessary to adjust the Main Conveyor speed
as the hydraulic oil reaches full operating temperature.
When setting the Main Conveyor Speed, operate in
in the engine RPM that will be used when harvesting.
To maintain proper spacing between the sod pieces on
the conveyor, keep a constant travel speed.
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