Brouwer RoboMax, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
WARNING
Never drive close to the edge of a gully or
steep embankment that may collapse and
cave-in, causing the machine to tip.
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Shift to a LOW gear before descending a
steep hill, to assist in braking and improving
your control of the machine.
Use engine braking to reduce speed before
applying the tractor brakes.
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Never coast down a hill, run-away machines
are liable to tip.
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Slow down and exercise caution when making
turns and changing direction on a slope.
Stopping Operation
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Before stopping the engine: Reduce the
engine speed to
‘SLOW’ and let it operate at
‘no load’ for five to ten minutes, to allow the
engine to cool down.
To safely park the machine:
•
Stop it on level ground, move all controls to
the
‘OFF’ position. Lower the Cutter Head and
Forks to the ground. Put the transmission in
NEUTRAL, apply the brakes and stop the
engine. Before leaving the operator’s seat,
wait for the engine and moving/rotating parts
to stop. Remove the ignition key.
To free a ‘mired’ machine.
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Check that all towing devices are of adequate
size/strength to handle the load.
•
Always attach to the Draw Bar of the towing
unit. Do not use the front attachment point.
Apply power smoothly to take up slack, a
sudden pull could ‘snap’ the towing device
causing it to ‘whip’ or ‘recoil’ dangerously.
Caution should be exercised when attempting to
free a machine that is stuck in mud. Hazards that can
occur when towing, and are to be avoided are:
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The towing tractor overturning.
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The tow chain failing and recoiling. (Use of a
cable is not recommended).
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Tow-bar failing.
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The harvester becoming unstable and tipping.
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The following procedures are recommended;
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If possible reverse the machine out, if it is
‘mired’ in mud.
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Dig mud out from behind the wheels. Place
boards behind/under the wheels and reverse
out
‘slowly’. Keep bystanders clear of the
rear of the machine
•
Dig mud out from in front of the wheels and
drive ahead
‘slowly’ .
Maintenance Safety
WARNING
Do not service or repair this machine with
the attachments in the raised position, unless
they are securely blocked, or the safety
devices are engaged.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury
or death.
Do not enter the Forks/Piling Cavity area
when the engine is running.
•
To attain maximum safety and the optimum
harvesting results, maintain your RoboMax
Harvester according to the recommended
schedules and instructions in this manual.
•
When servicing or operating the machine do
not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can
entangle in machinery and cause personal
injury.
•
Never allow untrained persons to operate or
service the machine.
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Allow the engine and rotating/moving parts to
come to a complete stop before attempting
any service or repair work.
•
Disconnect the battery cables before making
any repairs, and before doing any welding on
the machine. Disconnect ‘negative’ first, then
‘positive’. Reconnect in the reverse order.
•
Carefully release pressure from components
with ‘stored’ energy.
•
Park the machine on smooth, firm, level
ground.
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Replace worn, damaged, or faulty parts with
parts supplied by the manufacturer.
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Before working on the machine, lower the
Cutter Head and Forks to the ground. If the
machine needs to be raised, use jack stands.
If left in a raised position hydraulic supports
can settle or ‘leak’ down.