Brouwer 5990280/1, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
TRAVEL SPEEDS. GEAR MPH (Km/H) 2400 RPM.
The Roll Max 2400 Harvester is fitted to a John Deere A-1 1.28 (2.05)
5225 Tractor, built to Brouwer specifications, which are
optimized
for sod harvesting. A-2 1.84 (2.96)
It is recommended that a gear range is selected that
will allow travel at the desired ground speed, with engine
A-3 2.71 (4.36)
speeds as low as 1700 RPM. This reduces wear and
noise resulting in a better work environment and a longer
B-1 3.21 (5.17)
work life to the harvester and tractor.
B-2 4.66 (7.49)
B-3 6.85 (11.02)
C-1 8.19 (13.19)
C-2 11.85 (19.07)
C-3 17.44 (28.07)
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.
Hydraulic Oil.
The Hydraulic System is filled at the factory with Petro-Can
HYDREX AW46 (Standard Range).
When topping-up or changing the oil, a compatible oil
conforming to International Standard ISO.344 HV Grade,
MUST be used. These oils have improved viscosity and
temperature characteristics.
It is imperative that the oil used meets these specifications.
It is recommended that the Hydraulic Oil is changed every
750 hours of operation, or annually.
•
Always drain the oil into an approved container.
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Clean the Magnetic Drain Plug before refitting.
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Fill to the correct level as indicated in the oil level
Sight Glass on the oil tank.
DO NOT overfill.
Oil Filter.
Replace the High Efficiency Oil Filter ‘ A ’, after the first 25
hours of operation, then every 250 hours of operation, or any
time the filter Indicator Gauge ‘
B ’, remains in the ‘RED’ zone.
Replace the filter with only a Brouwer High Efficiency
Filter Cartridge.
IMPORTANT
To prevent serious damage to the Hydraulic System :
•
Do not allow water, dirt, debris or contaminants
to enter the system.
•
When working on or repairing hydraulic comp-
onents thoroughly clean around the area to be
worked on. Cap/Plug all broken connections.
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