Brouwer RoboMax, Operator'S Manual

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General Operating Safety
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Ensure all persons are clear of the machine
before starting the tractor engine. Keep hands
and feet clear of the cutting unit and all moving
parts.
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Do not make sharp turns. Exercise care when
reversing and maneuvering. Look behind the
machine and downward when reversing.
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Keep all persons clear of the Robotic Arm
operating area and pallet cavity, it may move
suddenly and result in serious injury.
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Use counterweights or wheel weights only as
recommended in this manual.
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Exercise caution when approaching or crossing
roadways.
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Put the transmission in NEUTRAL and apply
the Parking Brake before dismounting. Leaving
the transmission in gear with the engine stopped
will not prevent the tractor from moving.
CAUTION
NEVER attempt to get on or off the machine
when it is moving.
Before leaving the operating position, place
the transmission in NEUTRAL, set the ‘park
brake’, lower the cutting heads and forks to
the ground, stop the engine and remove the
ignition key.
Starting the Tractor
WARNING
To avoid possible injury or death from a
runaway machine,
DO NOT start the engine
by shorting across the battery terminals.
The machine can start when in gear if the
normal safety circuitry is bypassed.
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Start only in accordance with the instructions in
this manual and also the tractor operators
manual.
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DO NOT use starting-aid fluid.
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Never start the engine from the ground. Start
only from the operator’s seat, with the
transmission in NEUTRAL and park brake ‘ON’.
SAFETY
Transporting
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Exercise caution when loading or unloading the
machine on or off a truck or trailer.
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Ensure that the machine is properly ‘blocked
and secured during transport.
Operating
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Do not change the engine governor setting,
or over-speed the engine.
WARNING
Work in a ventilated area, never operate
the engine without adequate exhaust
ventilation.
Never run the engine in an enclosed area.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and
can be fatal if inhaled.
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Inspect the area to harvested and remove any
objects that may be hazardous or may cause an
injury.
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Operate with adequate light and avoid any holes
and other hazards.
Highway Operation
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To prevent collisions with other vehicles, slow
moving tractors with attachments, towed equip-
ment or self-propelled machines, frequently
check for traffic from the rear, particularly when
making turns, use turn signal lights.
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Slow down and exercise caution when making
turns and crossing roads and railway tracks.
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Use headlights, flashing warning lights and turn
signals day and night. Follow local regulations
for equipment lighting and marking.
Ensure that all lighting, signals and markings
are visible, clean and in good working order.
Repair or replace any lights, signals or marking
that is damaged or is missing.
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Couple brake pedals together for road travel.
To prevent Tipping
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Avoid holes, ditches, slopes, and obstacles that
may cause instability and the machine to tip.
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