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PBZ Owner's Manual Picking Assistant Model PA1500 PBZ LLC | 295 Wood Corner Rd | Lititz PA 17543 www.CropCareEquipment.com | (717) 738-7365 A Paul B Zimmerman Inc. Company Form: PA1500OM Rev. B...
Thank your for purchasing this CropCare product. This owners manual contains helpful information regarding the installation, operation and maintenance of your product. For parts and service please contact your local CropCare dealer. Table Of Contents Before You Begin ................................3 Safety Precautions.................................4 General Guidelines .............................4 Before Operation ..............................4 During Operation ...............................4...
Safety Precautions General Guidelines Every year many unnecessary accidents occur due to improper equipment handling and a disregard for safety precautions. You, the operator, can avoid accidents by observing the precautions in this section. • The operator should be a responsible adult. not allow persons to operate this machine until they have displayed a thorough understanding of the safety precautions and operational use!
Operating Instructions Moving the Picking Assistant The Picking Assistant can be moved either by hand or towed by an ATV or tractor. Be sure that both motors (a) are in the neutral position, as shown (Figure 1) before attempting to move the picking assistant.
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Operating Instructions Operator Adjustments ... continued Next, adjust the chest pad spacing by loosening the two knobs (a) on the bottom of the frame tube spacer (b). Set the chest pad (c) so it is centered on the row to be harvested (Figure 4).
Operating Instructions Picking Assistant Operation Check to be sure the batteries on the picking assistant are charged and ready for use. Press the battery check button (a) on the switch box, and read the gauge (b) above it to assure the batteries are adequately charged (Figure 7). See page 9 for more information on battery level.
Operating Instructions Assembling the Canopy When transporting the picking assistant be sure to remove the 29” canopy as it cannot withstand speeds over 15 MPH. Follow these instructions to properly reassemble the canopy upon 2” arrival. Install the canopy frame brace (a). First, place a 15/16” shaft collar (b) 2”...
Maintenance Instructions Routine Maintenance It is very important to perform routine maintenance on your picking assistant before and after each use. Good maintenance practices will help to guard against any unnecessary machine breakdowns or accidents. It is recommended to perform a visual and physical Always rinse off any mud and dirt from the motor gears inspection for any worn parts, loose bolts, or other and tires after every use.
Maintenance Instructions Battery Maintenance ... continued When using any other charger, remove the battery box lid 10. Stop the charge when two voltage readings recorded two to access the battery terminals and follow the directions hours apart indicate no increase. Further charging would supplied by the charger manufacturer.
Wiring Diagram PA1500 Wiring Harness Schematic Front Rear Motor Motor Plug Plug Plug Plug CONTROL SWITCH Foot Switch On/O BLACK (-) RED (+) VOLT TEST T-TAP RED (+) Plug Plug Plug Plug Fuse Fuse (20 amp) (20 amp) Foot Switch HI/LO 12 volts 12 volts...
® CropCare Limited Warranty Picking Assistant: Model PA1500 Warranty Coverage ® ® CropCare hereby provides a Limited Two (2) Year Warranty on Picking Assistants, manufactured by CropCare . Picking Assistants ® manufactured by CropCare are warrantied against any manufacturer’s defects in any of the picking assistant’s components in the 24 months following the original date of purchase.
We will do our best to answer all questions thoroughly and in a timely manner. Please feel free to contact our customer service department. Ordering Parts ® Please contact your authorized CropCare dealer to order replacement parts for your product. Manufactured by PBZ LLC A Paul B Zimmerman Inc. Company 295 Woodcorner Road Lititz PA 17543 (717) 738-7365 Fax (717) 738-7375...
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