Brouwer 1570, Operator'S Manual

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Drivers Guide
The driver’s guide is mounted to the cutting head, to
assist the driver to follow the edge of the sod. A
transport position is provided, and should be used
when the unit is not cutting. The driver’s guide is not
used when the Auto-Steer option is installed.
Track Rod Adjustment
The track rod maintains the harvester parallel, and
correctly spaced to the tractor. If the harvester is not
parallel to the tractor, the sod may be cut thicker on
one side than the other, or may ender the conveyor
closer to one side. Either of these conditions can
produce “cone shaped” rolls or rolls that are not
uniform in shape or size, which makes stacking
difficult.
The rod length is measured in a straight line, from
the center of one rod end to the center of the other.
The initial setting is 46 7/8” for the 1570, and 69 1/4"
for the 1576. This length will be changed if the rod
hits an obstruction hard enough to bend it.
To adjust the length of the rod, remove one end of
the rod from the machine. 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 required stability, sufficient
shock absorbing has been included to prevent
damage to the frame from the normal shocks and
strains of harvesting.
In the event of a severe shock (i.e. hitting a large
rock etc.) a shear pin will absorb the initial shock.
The remainder of the suspension will hold the unit
secure.
Replacing a Shear Pin
If a pin is sheared, replace only with a genuine
Brouwer replacement part no. G2011. Do not under
any circumstance use a bolt. Severe damage to your
equipment could result. Keep a few spares in the
tool box.
The suspension is easily positioned for replacement
of the shear pin by fastening a chain around the
upper left rail of the cutting head cradle, and the lift
arm of the conveyor lift. Using the conveyor lift, the
unit is carefully lifted into position.
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