To maintain warranty, the Dealer is obliged to fill in and return the “Registration for use” below to GMR maskiner a/s, not later than one month after delivery to the end user. A condition for any processing of claims is that this “Registration for use” is submitted timely.
Contact your dealer if in doubt. Use only original STENSBALLE / NESBO spare parts in your sweeper. To order original parts, contact your dealer or GMR maskiner a/s directly. Safety warnings WARNING...
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To disconnect the tractor’s PTO and stop the tractor before carrying out maintenance or repairs. • That the user is familiar with the machine’s hydraulic functions. • That the tractor PTO never runs at less than 90% of the sweeper’s rated PTO speed. GMR maskiner a/s Page 7...
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Designed for tractors with a min. output of 25 kW on a mechanical/ Type: FF/SP, FF/SPS hydraulic PTO shaft. and HF/SP CAUTION Risk of overloading Please note that tractors with higher power than 55 kW can overload sweeper types FF/SP, FF/SPS and HF/SP. GMR maskiner a/s Page 8...
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25 kW for HF/SP If using a tractor with higher power than indicated above, extra caution should be exercised. See section “Using the sweeper”, page 20. Mounting additional equipment could increase the technical demands on the tractor. GMR maskiner a/s Page 9...
Handling and assembly Noise Sweepers produced by GMR maskiner are extremely quiet. The noise level depends on the type of tractor and is typically between 74 and 85 dB (A). The noise level is indicated in the tractor’s user manual.
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Labelling of hoses Hydraulic hoses on STENSBALLE/NESBO brushes are labelled at the factory with colours and letter designations. Red = P ( Pressure ) Blue = T ( Tank ) Yellow = D ( Drain ) GMR maskiner a/s Page 11...
Clean if necessary. • Connect the hydraulic hoses, which drive the sweeper’s swing function, to the tractor using the snap couplings. • Check the snap couplings for impurities. Clean if necessary. GMR maskiner a/s Page 12...
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• Connect the hydraulic hoses, which drive the sweeper’s swing function, to the tractor using the snap couplings. WARNING Safety zone Never manoeuvre the tractor hitch if there are people in the vicinity. GMR maskiner a/s Page 13...
If the hitch system on your tractor is different to that described in the user manual, follow the tractor user manual to mount the sweeper. If the sweeper is not compatible with your tractor, please contact the dealer. GMR maskiner a/s Page 14...
The pivot joint between the mounting frame and main beam must be positioned vertically in the working position. The pivot joint moves when the sweeper is swung from one side to the other. GMR maskiner a/s Page 15...
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The brush guard is set at the factory to a distance of 30-60 mm between the brush and guard. If the brushes begin to wear, adjust the guard straps to maintain this distance. Guard strap GMR maskiner a/s Page 16...
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Damage to brushes, wheel and wheel fork Never use the top bar to adjust brush pressure. If you do, the turning point will no longer be vertical, causing damage to the brushes, wheel and wheel fork due to incorrect loading. GMR maskiner a/s Page 17...
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The operator stays in the tractor and an assistant moves in front of the (Point 3): machine. Maintain a distance of at least 5 metres from the machine. WARNING Brushes Avoid all physical contact with the sweeper brushes. GMR maskiner a/s Page 18...
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Brush pressure must not be set so hard that the brush line is more than 100 mm above the ground. WARNING Safety zone When releasing brush pressure once the machine is operating, always maintain a safe distance of min. 5 m from the machine. GMR maskiner a/s Page 19...
Keep a safe distance of min. 10 m, as indicated on the warning sign. NOTE Safety zone Stop the sweeper immediately if a person moves into the danger area. The safety zone of min. 10 m must be maintained. GMR maskiner a/s Page 20...
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As a rule, the operator must drive at a speed which ensures that the machine sweeps effectively. NOTE Operating speed Determined by gear selection – and not by increasing/ decreasing the rpm of the engine. GMR maskiner a/s Page 21...
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If material accumulates ahead of the machine, the gears will overload, causing serious damage to the machine. If rope, steel wire, etc. becomes entangled in the brushes, stop the machine immediately and remove the items. GMR maskiner a/s Page 22...
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In such situations, the dealer should be contacted immediately. WARNING Stop the tractor before leaving it During repair and maintenance work, disengage the PTO connection, set the hydraulic control handle into neutral, and stop the tractor before leaving the cabin. GMR maskiner a/s Page 23...
• Open the locking system to release the male section from the female section. • Start the tractor and lower the hitch to release the male section. • Reverse the tractor free of the machine. GMR maskiner a/s Page 24...
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To ensure that the machine remains stable after being disconnected from the tractor, fit the support legs with the feet turned under the brushes. If the sweeper is unstable, there is a risk of injury. GMR maskiner a/s Page 25...
FF/MA, FF/MSA, FF/PA, FF/SP and FF/SPS NOTE Lubrication It is the experience of GMR maskiner that the PTO shaft and therefore the machine itself will have a longer service life if it is lubricated after every 8 hours of operation.
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To prevent sedimentation, we recommend that you change the oil while the motor is warm. We recommend using SAE 90 EP oil. If necessary, use an oil syphon to remove the used oil. Oil syphons can be bought from GMR maskiner. Oil syphons NOTE...
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User manual STENSBALLE / NESBO sweepers Maintenance Chain GMR’s unique, self-adjusting chain tensioner system means you will never have to tighten the chain. Fibre blocks Chain tensioner Check for wear on the fibre blocks in the chain tensioner system after every 40 hours of operation.
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Pull the side panel away from the main beam and the brush roll and place it to one side. The brush roll can now be removed from the axle pin on the left side panel. GMR maskiner a/s Page 30...
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Before mounting the brush roll, clean the spline shafts and spline bushings and lubricate with grease. GMR maskiner a/s Page 31...
WARNING Never remove the guards Safety guards must not be removed under any circumstance. Operating the machine without safety guards is irresponsible and may cause serious personal injury. GMR maskiner a/s Page 32...
The first two digits of the machine number indicate the year of manufacture. The machine number is unique to the particular machine, and GMR maskiner a/s will always be able to refer back to that machine if the number is quoted.
The dealer is also obliged to make sure that the user manual and spare parts list is delivered to the customer and that the registration for use is completed correctly and sent to GMR maskiner a/s no later than 1 month after delivery to the user. (See page 3)
Complete a complaint report, stating the machine type, production number and date of its delivery to the customer, and send it to us. This is done via the dealer login on our website www.gmr.dk. If questions arise about claims on imported machines, we reserve the right to present the claim to the manufacturer before making any decision about whether the claim can be accepted.
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