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1570 & 1576 SOD HARVESTERS 

 
 
 
 
 

SECTION 3 

GENERAL OPERATION 
 

Travel 

Speeds 

        3-01 

Hydraulics   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3-01 

Controls 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3-02 

Depth 

Control 

        3-03 

Cut-Off 

Length 

Adjustment 

      3-04 

Cut-Off 

Blade 

Depth 

Adjustment 

      3-05 

Rear Fork Lift 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3-06 

Pitch Adjustment   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3-07 

Driver’s 

Guide 

        3-08 

Track 

Rod 

Adjustment 

       3-08 

Rear Suspension   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3-08 

Cam 

Follower 

Thrust 

Blocks 

      3-09 

Roller Adjustment  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3-09 

Roller Scraper / Sod Guide Bracket 

 

 

 

 

 

3-10 

Cutter Drive 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3-11 

Conveyors: 

Rubber 

or 

Mintex 

      3-11 

Crown 

Roller 

/ 

Front 

Idler 

       3-11 

Mid Idler Assembly 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3-12 

Tensioning Belt Idler 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3-12 

 

Summary of Contents for 1570

Page 1: ...ESTER 1570 1576 Models John Deere OPERATOR S MANUAL Kesmac Inc 23324 Woodbine Avenue Keswick Ontario Canada L4P 3E9 Tel 905 476 6222 Fax 905 476 6744 Web Site www brouwerturf com Email info kesmac com KM99183 Aug 2016 ...

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Page 3: ...er Front Idler 3 11 Mid Idler Assembly 3 12 Tensioning Belt Idler 3 12 SECTION 4 OPERATION Harvesting How to Start a Field 4 01 Suggested Method of Loading Pallets 4 02 Roll Harvesting 4 04 Starter Tray 4 05 Roll Up Tray 4 06 Roll Cross Conveyor 4 07 Sod Catcher 4 08 Slab Harvesting 4 09 Auto Steer 4 10 Rotary Brush 4 16 Counter 4 16 Canopy and Lights 4 17 SECTION 5 SERVICE Cylinder Lock 5 01 Whee...

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Page 5: ...1570 1576 SOD HARVESTERS SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Descriptions 1 01 Specifications 1 02 ...

Page 6: ...th small tractor economy and lasting value Operating off uncut turf the 1570 1576 Sod Harvesters can harvest all types of grasses on varying types of soil in wet or dry soft or hard conditions They can produce rolls or slabs in dimensions to suit your local market You can adjust sod thickness on the go with the hydraulic depth control standard on every new harvester The tractor mounted auto steer ...

Page 7: ...ISSION Collar Shift Roll Cross Conveyor Roll Count Std on Slab STEERING Hydrostatic Power Tires Canopy Work Lights TIRES Industrial F 11 L15 R 19 5x24 Rear High Flotation 19 5 24 Adj Piling Wall TRACTOR WEIGHT 2WD 4634 lbs 2102 kg or Turf Tires 16 9 24 2wd only Piling Wall extention 4WD 5070 lbs 2300 kg 20in 508mm 10in 254mm HYDRAULIC OIL SPECIFICATION The Hydraulic System is filled at the factory...

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Page 9: ...1570 1576 SOD HARVESTERS SECTION 2 SAFETY General Safety 2 01 2 10 Safety Decals 2 11 2 12 ...

Page 10: ...ek professional advice before operating the machine if there is any doubt about the side effects of medication being taken that may put your safety at risk It is imperative that the warnings shown on all decals are strictly adhered to The driver and stacker s must pay particular attention to the decals illustrated here Located on the Rear Beam Located on the Controls Cover See page 2 12 See page 2...

Page 11: ...ndition Only use accessories and attachments approved by the manufacturer SAFETY OPERATING SAFELY Keep hands and feet away from cutting unit Exercise extra care when loading and unloading the machine onto a trailer or truck Shut off fuel while storing or transporting Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roadways WARNING Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide that is toxic and can be fatal wh...

Page 12: ... safely stop on level ground move machine controls to the OFF position lower equipment to the ground put gear shift lever in PARK SET brakes STOP the engine and remove key Before leaving the operator s seat wait for engine and attachment parts to stop moving Stop engine move machine controls to the OFF position and remove the key before checking cleaning or working on the machine If the machine be...

Page 13: ...t is necessary to tow with another unit use a tow bar or chain a cable is not recommended Inspect the chain for flaws damage Make sure all parts of towing devices are of adequate size and strong enough to handle the load Always hitch to the drawbar of the towing unit Do not hitch to the front push bar attachment point Before moving clear the area of people Apply power smoothly to take up the slack...

Page 14: ...G Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels they are flammable and vapors are explosive NEVER remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank or add fuel when the engine is running or while the engine is hot Do not smoke when handling fuel Never fill or drain the fuel tank indoors Use care to avoid spilling fuel If fuel is spilled clean it up immediately NEVER handle or store fuel containers ne...

Page 15: ...bes or hoses must be routed in the same path as the existing hose do not move clamps brackets and ties to a new location Thoroughly inspect all tubes hoses and connections every 300 hours IMPORTANT The hydraulic system can be permanently damaged if the oil becomes contaminated Before disconnecting any hydraulic component clean the area around the fittings and the hose ends to keep impurities out o...

Page 16: ...al attention immediately If acid is swallowed 1 Do not induce vomiting 2 Drink large amounts of water or milk but do not exceed 2L 2 quarts 3 Get medical attention immediately WARNING Batteries generate explosive hydrogen gas To reduce the chance of an explosion avoid creating sparks near a battery Always connect the negative jumper cable to the frame of the tractor with the discharged battery awa...

Page 17: ...an appliance with a pilot light Service Harvester Safely Do not service the harvester while it is in motion or while the engine is running When servicing front wheel drive equipped harvester with rear wheels supported off the ground and rotating the wheels by engine power always support the front wheels in a similar manner Engaging front wheel drive will pull the rear wheels off their support if f...

Page 18: ...ropelled equipment disconnect batter ground cable before making adjustments on electrical systems or welding on machine On towed implements disconnect wiring harnesses from harvester before servicing electrical system components or welding on machine 2 09 Handle Chemical Products Safely Direct exposure to hazardous chemicals can cause serious injury Potentially hazardous chemicals include such ite...

Page 19: ... Remove solvent or paint stripper containers and other flammable material from area Allow fumes to dispense at least 15 minutes before welding or heating Do not use a chlorinated solvent in areas where welding will take place Do all work in an area that is well ventilated to carry toxic fumes and dust away Dispose of paint and solvent properly Avoid Heating or Pressurized fluid Lines CAUTION Flamm...

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Page 23: ... Blade Depth Adjustment 3 05 Rear Fork Lift 3 06 Pitch Adjustment 3 07 Driver s Guide 3 08 Track Rod Adjustment 3 08 Rear Suspension 3 08 Cam Follower Thrust Blocks 3 09 Roller Adjustment 3 09 Roller Scraper Sod Guide Bracket 3 10 Cutter Drive 3 11 Conveyors Rubber or Mintex 3 11 Crown Roller Front Idler 3 11 Mid Idler Assembly 3 12 Tensioning Belt Idler 3 12 ...

Page 24: ...rnational Standard ISO G344 HV Grade must be used Please note that since all hydraulic oils break down with use the oil in the system should only be operated for one season or approximately 750 hours For additional protection of the hydraulic motors on the harvester a high efficiency filter has been installed Replace the high efficiency oil filter cartridge after the first 25 hours of operation an...

Page 25: ...is essential that the tractor RPM is at the speed at which the unit will be operated and that the tractor is in the desired gear Any appreciable change in ground speed will require an adjustment of the conveyor motor It is essential that the tractor operator drive at a constant speed in order to maintain the proper spacing between the sod as it travels up the conveyor since variations in the spaci...

Page 26: ...ester comes with a hydraulic depth control as standard equipment This allows the operator to adjust the depth of cut while the machine is in motion by means of a control lever conveniently mounted on the top of the control panel The hydraulic depth control will provide a variation of 1 Originally a second range was accommodated by a second row of holes in the cutting head frame However it was foun...

Page 27: ...WHEN WORKING ON THE HARVESTER WITH THE CUTTING HEAD RAISED SEE PG 5 01 GENERAL OPERATION Cut Off Length Adjustment CAUTION WHEN CHANGING SPROCKETS TO MODIFY CUT OFF LENGTH THE LENGTH OF THE ROLLER CHAIN MUST ALSO BE MODIFIED INCORRECT CHAIN LENGTH CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO CAMSHAFT Idler arm position while setting roller chain length with depth cylinder fully extended Unhook idler springs from idler...

Page 28: ... cut off depth should be set only deep enough to insure a clean cut through whatever thickness of sod being cut and the cut off frame should make light contact with the rubber stops Unnecessary pressure will cause the cut off frame to bounce on the rubber stops and case premature wear The spring adjustment shaft can be set in one of three positions and is set in the center position when it leaves ...

Page 29: ...TO OPERATE ON SOFT SOIL OR EXCESSIVE THATCH THE HARVESTER CAN BE EQUIPPED WITH A SERRATED CUT OFF BLADE FOR MORE POSITIVE CUTTING Use caution when releasing the spring tension Use a 6 point 11 16 socket and ratchet on the welded hex hut to rotate shaft GENERAL OPERATION Rear Fork Lift The lift control for the rear forks is located to the right of the driver s seat The draft lever is not used and i...

Page 30: ...h 1570 The adjustment of the pitch is accommodated by a set of three mounting holes for the pillow block bearings on the pivot shaft and slots in the pillow block bearings The amount of pitch is determined by the mounting holes used The normal setting is in the center set The rear set of holes minimum pitch is used for soft soil or peat The front set of holes maximum pitch is used for hard ground ...

Page 31: ...ne Loosen the lock nut and turn the rod end in or out When the adjustment is complete be sure to tighten the locknut GENERAL OPERATION Rear Suspension Harvester Main Frame The rear suspension for the Sod Harvester main frame is different from some other models Due to the flexibility of the floating head the stability for the main frame must be provided by the rear suspension While providing the re...

Page 32: ...lade This roller can be adjusted forward or backward on the frame and should be set so that the vertical centerline of the roller is 1 8 roller or 2 10 roller ahead of the edge of a new cutter blade when the blade is at the maximum forward position of the cutting stroke The roller and blade must be parallel to each other to avoid sod that is thicker on one side In certain Peat or Muck soils a dist...

Page 33: ... Guide Bracket On the standard cutting blade 16 18 conveyor the sod guide bracket directs the sod from the cutting blade knife to the conveyor belt The fingers should lie in perfect line with and just behind the blade Bent fingers should be straightened On the combination cutting blade the fingers are welded directly to the blade Care should be taken that these line up with the conveyor belt and d...

Page 34: ... from the conveyor before it reaches the piler Crown Roller Front Idler Rubber Belt Conveyor The rubber belt conveyor uses a crown roller at the front end of the conveyor to keep the belt tracking properly It is easy to maintain proper alignment with the adjusting wedges provided A scraper is used to prevent dirt build up on the roller An additional small idler is used to prevent the belt from con...

Page 35: ... teeth are worn GENERAL OPERATION Tensioning Belt Idler Rubber Belt Conveyors The tensioning belt idler maintains the proper tension on the belt A series of seven holes allows the idler shaft to be set in five different positions to allow for stretch or shrinkage in the belt The idler arm must be kept from reaching a 90 degree point with the harvester frame or the idler arm will be pulled over cen...

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Page 37: ... How to Start a Field 4 01 Suggested Method of Loading Pallets 4 02 Roll Harvesting 4 04 Starter Tray 4 05 Roll Up Tray 4 06 Roll Cross Conveyor 4 07 Sod Catcher 4 08 Slab Harvesting 4 09 Auto Steer 4 10 Rotary Brush 4 16 Counter 4 16 Canopy and Lights 4 17 ...

Page 38: ...f the field turn and come back cutting a strip beside the first cut Sometimes it is necessary to roll out the marks made by the tractor as it made the first cut 6 Repeat until the area is completely cut 7 This method provides easy access for trucks to load without travelling over uncut sod 8 If a starting point of more than 100 ft is chosen the distance the harvester must travel from one cut to th...

Page 39: ...he second layer The second roll from the edge on the first layer is in the wrong position It should be close to the first roll as mentioned above If it is left in this position the corner of the load will be weak and could fall off when the skid is moved Fig 3 Shows incorrect placement of the first roll too far from the edge of the pallet Any space between rolls on the first three layers should be...

Page 40: ...tightly these rows are now bound together to make the load secure When cutting 18 or 24 the method of stacking usually changes in order to suit the width of the pallet The basic principle of tying the load together by cross piling the sods should be practiced throughout 4 03 Fig 5 ...

Page 41: ... roller should rest on the sod The adjusting bolts should be set so that there is approximately 1 8 clearance between the head of the bolt and the harvester frame when the sod is under the roller Weaker sod may require the pressure to be reduced by screwing the adjusting bolts down to lift the roller Pressure between this roller and the mat forces the sod solidly against the starter tray gate The ...

Page 42: ...te blocks the passage of the sod flips up the leading end and the sod starts to roll 4 05 The first square bar behind the gate has a row of pins which protrude about 1 4 below the bottom surface The second and third bar have pins protruding about 1 8 These grip the underside of the sod at the start of a roll If the sod slips through without starting to roll the pins may have to be pushed down Thes...

Page 43: ...e chart in parts manual page 74 The front idler assembly must be set so that the mat is almost touching the front cross member so that the sod does not enter this space and disrupt the roll The rear idler assembly is adjustable to allow for belt tension When the top section of the rubber belt is pressed down there must be at least 2 between it and the bottom section of the belt OPERATION With the ...

Page 44: ...back The up and down adjustment should be set so that the flap adjuster just clears the mat If the adjustment of the roll up flap adjuster does not correct the flap position it may be necessary to change the drive sprockets 4 07 Roll Cross Conveyor The Roll Up Flap is correctly adjusted when the flap on the roll is at position A If the flap falls toward the conveyor position B move the Flap Adjust...

Page 45: ...two bolts that secure the stand to the A frame and turn the stand counter clockwise approximately 1 8 turn At this point a second set of holes will line up with the holes in the A frame Replace the bolts and tighten Also tighten the large nut in the base Reposition the basket above The action of the catcher basket is regulated by the adjusting chain and the return spring The adjusting chain must b...

Page 46: ...d to transfer the sod to the pallet in the proper orientation for placement on the pallet 4 09 Standing Platform for Slabbing A special set of standing platforms is available and recommended for use with the curved conveyor to provide better access to the piling cavity to correctly stack the slabs The tall platform will pivot up out of the way and is held by a latch Piling wall extensions are avai...

Page 47: ...tter Side Blade aligned with the cut edge of the turf Switch the Auto Steer ON by moving the Auto Steer selector valve to the AUTO position NOTE If the Guide Shoe lowers on the un cut turf when the Auto Steer is switched ON switch the Auto Steer OFF The reset cylinder will move the Guide Shoe off the un cut turf then switch the Auto Steer back ON Proceed to cut the second strip Lower the Cutter He...

Page 48: ...lt C through the holes to lock the Cam in position Adjust the Cable D attached to the Cam to the mid point of its stroke travel and lock it in place Back off the Setscrew that clamps the Roller Arm to the Roller Shaft See lower figure Use a flat blade screwdriver to turn the Stop Pin to its mid point of travel in the cavity Hold the Stop Pin in this position The Sensor Valve Internal Spool will no...

Page 49: ...emove Clevis End C from Top Lever Arm D Loosen the Shoe Arm Clamp Bolt E The Top Lever Arm D should rotate clockwise approximately 80 to 90 degrees releasing the spring tension If the Lever Arm rotates back less than 80 degrees re set it by loosening the Clamp Bolt F and turning the Lever Arm the required 80 to 90 degrees Tighten the Clamp Bolt E Fit a 1 in wrench on the Lever Arm Boss and rotate ...

Page 50: ... past the cut edge onto the uncut turf IMPORTANT The Reset Cylinder chain links must be adjusted before the adjustment to the Stop Bolt See below STOP BOLT ADJUSTMENT The Stop Bolt D determines where the Guide Shoe will drop on the ground when the Auto Steer is activated For most harvesting conditions the Stop Bolt is adjusted to position the Guide Shoe 1 to 2 inches away from the cut edge If the ...

Page 51: ...hten the Control lock A Position the Guide Shoe against the cut edge of turf Fit a 1 in Wrench C on the Top Lever Arm Use the wrench on the Lever Arm to rotate the Cam until the inch hole in the Cam aligns with the hole in the Support Plate Insert a in Bolt D in the holes to lock the Cam in place The Sensor Valve will now be in the NEUTRAL position To prevent any movement of the Top Lever Arm and ...

Page 52: ...r when loosening the Lever Arm Clamp Bolt On initial set up the Cable End A from the Sensitivity Valve may be attached at the second outer hole in the Top Lever Arm B To increase sensitivity re position the Rod End Clevis in the outer hole in the Lever Arm To decrease sensitivity re position the Rod End Clevis at the second inner hole in the Lever Arm 4 15 ...

Page 53: ... The unit will count rolls or slabs Refer to the counter section of the parts manual for a full layout and parts description The counter is activated by the cut off stroke of the cut off frame The counter arm has a slot to prevent variations in the stroke of the cutting frame from causing damage to the counter The following set up procedure should be followed 1 Set the counter arm at a position 5 ...

Page 54: ...ction of your parts manual for part numbers a full layout and parts descriptions The cover is fastened to the canopy frame with nylon tie straps See illustration Position the work lights in appropriate positions to highlight the piling cavity the roll up tray or slabber and the cutting head More than three lights will cause a drain on your electrical system 4 17 Side Cover Installation Front Cover...

Page 55: ... V Belt Replacement 5 04 Cutter Drive Connecting Rods or Crankshaft 5 05 Rubber Belt Installation 5 06 Conveyor Sliders 5 07 Roller Chain Replacement 5 07 Rubber Belt Alignment 5 08 Mintex Mat Installation 5 08 Mintex Mat Alignment 5 09 Roll Cross Conveyor Belt Replacement 5 09 Control Lever Adjustable Stops 5 10 ...

Page 56: ...cation Instructions General 1 Sleeve type bearings bushings and wear points should be greased daily to flush out dirt and contamination and to assure sufficient lubrication Ie Roll up tray arms Starter tray arms 4 roller arms Idler arms Cut off blade frame shaft Cut off blade support shaft 2 Sealed type bearings should be greased sparingly every 150 hours of operation or more often in sandy abrasi...

Page 57: ...Cylinder Lock Lubrication SERVICE Auto Steer Lubrication 5 02 Cutter Head Lubrication Points ...

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Page 59: ... Loosen the bolts in the other connecting rod to prevent rod from twisting 5 Pry the pillow block bearing Ref 4 down far enough for the belt to pass through SERVICE 6 Replace old belt Ref 6 Install on the crankshaft pulley first and then drive motor pulley 7 Replace the bolts which hold the pillow block bearings making sure that the crankshaft is square to the frame Replace the connecting rods in ...

Page 60: ... exert pressure on the outer race to avoid damage to the bearing Do not over press or damage may occur to the clip ring or groove Install the second clip ring and the connecting rod is ready for service 5 05 10 The pillow block bearings can be removed from the crankshaft by loosening the lock collars Remember that lock collars should be tightened in the direction of rotation and loosened opposite ...

Page 61: ...lower end of the belt spliced on top of the upper end as shown in the illustration Tighten the fasteners at the belt splice using the nut driver Part no M5016 Break off the excess stud length after you are sure the splice is correct Studs cannot be re used after the ends are broken off CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE THE CONVEYOR UNLESS THE STUD ENDS ARE BROKEN OFF SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR DAMAGE ...

Page 62: ...the slider and its fastenings Remove the four locknuts which hold the slider in place and remove the slider from the machine The material used in the sliders will expand or shrink considerable with changes in temperature or humidity Care must be taken when mounting the sliders to the conveyor frame 5 07 The sliders are held in place with three T bolts and one flat head socket cap screw Only modera...

Page 63: ...s Care must be taken to assure that the drive shaft assembly and all three idler assemblies are square to the conveyor frame and parallel to each other All sprockets on a shaft should be in line across the width of the mat so that the teeth engage the mat uniformly The cross rods in the mat should contact the drive face of the sprocket teeth This can be accomplished by setting the idler sprockets ...

Page 64: ... the conveyor belt Pull the Conveyor assembly back and also tilt it up as high as possible on its support stand See Fig 55 Remove the front cover Slacken the belt by tightening the belt tension release nut this compresses the belt tensioner Remove the inner Idler Roller This will allow the belt to be taken off the drive sprockets and outer Idler Roller Fit the new belt over the drive sprockets and...

Page 65: ...ay from spool valve Depth Control Lever To lower the roller faster less control when setting thinner sod Adjust nut C toward the spool valve To lower the roller slower more control when setting thinner sod Adjust nut C away from the spool valve To raise the roller slower more control when setting thicker sod Adjust nut D toward the spool valve To raise the roller faster less control when setting t...

Page 66: ...Kesmac Inc 23324 Woodbine Avenue Keswick Ontario Canada L4P 3E9 Tel 905 476 6222 Fax 905 476 6744 Web Site www brouwerturf com Email info kesmac com ...

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