Brouwer 1570, Руководство оператора

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SERVICE
Conveyor Sliders
On the Sod Harvester, Brouwer has eliminated the
multitude of rollers which were used to support the
conveyor belt on previous models of sod harvesters.
The sliders which replace the rollers, are made from
a ultra high molecular weight (UHMW) polyethylene.
They require no grease and are maintenance free.
Although the sliders have an excellent service life,
eventually they will have to be replaced. The first
indication of wear will probably be directly under the
roll-up tray. Check this area for wear periodically. Do
not be fooled by the apparent thickness of the slider.
Due to the ‘T’ slot used for mounting, the wear
surface is 3/8” thick
Removal and Replacement
To remove or replace the sliders, release the tension
provided by the tensioning belt idler, to allow the belt
to be raised enough to provide access to the slider
and its fastenings.
Remove the four locknuts which hold the slider in
place, and remove the slider from the machine.
The material used in the sliders will expand or shrink
considerable with changes in temperature or
humidity. Care must be taken when mounting the
sliders to the conveyor frame.
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The sliders are held in place with three ‘T’ bolts, and
one flat head socket cap screw. Only moderate
clamping is required for the flat head screws. Excess
clamping may damage the slider. The ‘T’ bolts
should only be ‘snugged’ up, to allow the slider to
move with the expansion and contraction due to
temperature fluctuations. If the ‘T’ bolts are clamped
tight, the slider may buckle.
The 16” and 18” conveyor will use two sliders, while
the 24” conveyor will use three. If a slider is replaced
due to wear, it is wise to replace the set to prevent
tapered rolls when harvesting.
Roller Chain Replacement
CAUTION
ROLLER CHAIN LENGTH IS CRITICAL. INCORRECT
CHAIN LENGTH CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO CAM
SHAFT, REFER TO CUT-OFF LENGTH ADJUSTMENT
IN SECTION 3.