Brouwer Kesmac 4000 R Series, Руководство оператора

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SAFETY
Speed Control. ‘HI’ –‘LOW’.
To change speed from ‘HARVEST‘ (LOW) to ‘ROAD’
(HI). Stop the machine and operate the 2-Speed switch
on the cab Switch Panel. See page 2-01. Reverse the
procedure for ‘HI’ to ‘LOW’.
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Reduce travel speed before descending a steep
incline, to assist in braking and improving your
control of the machine.
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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:
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Stop on level ground. Place all controls in the
‘OFF’ position. Lower the Cutter Head and the
Forks to the ground. Put the Control Handle in
the
NEUTRAL position. Apply the brake and
switch off the engine. Before leaving the
operator’s seat, wait for the engine and all
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.
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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
The machine must not be towed any further than
necessary to extricate it.
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.
The following procedures are recommended;
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If possible reverse the machine out, if it is
‘mired’ in mud.
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.
1-04
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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.
Do not enter the Forks/Piling Cavity area when
the engine is running
Failure to follow these warnings could
result in serious injury or death
•
To attain maximum safety and the optimum
harvesting results, maintain your Harvester
according to the recommended schedules and
instructions in this manual.
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When servicing or operating the machine do not
wear loose clothing or jewelry that can entangle
in machinery and cause personal injury.
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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.
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Turn the battery Isolator Switch ‘OFF’ before
making any repairs, and before doing any
welding on the machine.
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Carefully release pressure from components
with ‘stored’ energy.
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Park the machine on smooth, firm, level ground.
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Replace worn, damaged, or faulty parts only
with ones supplied by the manufacturer.
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Before working on the machine, lower the Cutter
Head and the Forks to the ground and lower the
Gripper Head onto sod rolls on the Index
Conveyor.
If the machine is to be raised, use jack stands.
If left in a raised position hydraulic supports
can settle or ‘leak’ down.