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Belco Tar River BDR-135 Operator's Manual

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Models:
BDR-135
BDR-165
BDR-185
Operator's Manual
Parts Breakdown
Publication #: April 2019
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  • Page 1 Drum Mower Models: BDR-135 BDR-165 BDR-185 Operator’s Manual Parts Breakdown Publication #: April 2019...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Safety Rules Partial Risks General Information Operational Service Connecting the Mower with the Tractor Assembly of the PTO Shaft Adjusting the Mower to Transport Position Adjusting the Mower to Operational Position Adjusting the Mower Operating the Mower Resting Position Technical Maintenance of the Mower 17-18...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing your Tar River Drum Mower. This Operator’s Manual is available with every machine for the purpose of introducing the user to the design, maintenance, and adjustment of the mower. It will also warn against any possible threats. The Operator’s Manual includes information regarding the adjustment and transport on the public roads.

  • Page 4: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES PLEASE BE CAREFUL – READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAREFULY IN ORDER TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM DANGER. The machine should be used with respect to the basic work safety rules and the following precautions: • NEVER allow any unauthorized persons, unfamiliar with the Operator’s Manual or underage per- sons, especially children, to use the machine.

  • Page 5: Partial Risks

    NOT APPLYING the rules mentioned above may cause hazard for the operator of the machine and bystanders, as well as it may cause damage to the machine. For the damages resulting from the failure to comply with these rules, the responsibility will be on the side of the mower’s user. PARTIAL RISKS The manufacturer has made every effort to ensure that the design and the intended method of operating the mower does not cause any danger to people and their environment.

  • Page 6: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION Sales Information The technical condition and the equipment of the mower should be checked at the time of purchase. It should be required from the equipment dealer to carefully fill out the Warranty Registration Form. Failure to pro- vide the date of purchase or the dealer’s information might cause the buyer to suffer disapproval of any possible com- plaints.
  • Page 7 The suspension system frame (1) is used to connect the mower with the tractor. The main frame (4) is connected pivotally with the suspension frame through the central beam (2). The cutting system is made of two operating drums (7) with blades attached rotationally in their lower part. The drums rest on the stump jumpers (8) when in the operating position, which adjust to the ground contours.

  • Page 8: Operational Service

    OPERATIONAL SERVICE You may start operating the machine only after having carefully read the Operator’s Manual. Prior to connecting the rotary mower to the recommended tractors, they should be properly prepared. • Check the physical condition of the machine and perform daily maintenance work in accordance to the operator’s manual of the tractor.

  • Page 9: Assembly Of The Pto Shaft

    IT IS UNACCEPTABLE • for any persons to be present between the machine and the tractor while backing up to the machine • to connect the machine while the tractor’s engine is on and the key is in the ignition • to use parts to secure connections other than recommended by the machine or tractor manufacturers.

  • Page 10: Adjusting The Mower To Transport Position

    Adjusting the Mower to the Transport Position and Transport:...
  • Page 11 Be careful while changing the mower’s position from the transport position to the operating position and the other way around. It is prohibited to reposition the mower: • On an uneven surface and in a visible slope area. • When it is lifted high (as in the transport position), and when the suspension frame of the mower is not appropriately level.

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Mower To Operational Position

    Adjusting the Mower to the Operational Position Reposition the mower from the transport position to the operating position prior to starting the operation. In order to do that, the following must be done: • Place the mower and the tractor on an even, horizontal surface. •...
  • Page 13 Changing the mower’s position from the transport position to the operating position and the other way back. Changing the mower’s position to the operating position...

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Mower

    Adjusting the Mower Determining the length of the upper connector. After repositioning the mower to the operating position, the stump jumpers should be positioned parallel to the ground and the suspension frame should be positioned at such a height so the distance “a” is about 11 inches and the pin is in the middle of the longitudinal opening of the push rod (Drawing 2).
  • Page 15 • 1 bolt M12x25 • 2 stump jumper • 3 bolt M12x30 • 4 spring washer Ø12 • 5 spacer 8mm or 12 mm • 6 resistance disk • 7 hub • 8 operating disk • 9 blade Drawing 3: Adjusting the height of cut. In order to change the height of cut from 40mm to 44mm, the 8mm spacer ring should be substituted with a 12mm spacer, and in order to achieve the 32 mm height of cut, the spacer ring should be disassembled.

  • Page 16: Operating The Mower

    Operating the Mower The fields and meadows to be mowed should be free from any obstructions and debris, which may damage the mower. The shields of the mower must be positioned downwards during operating of the machine. The mower’s drive should be turned on slowly and after reaching 540 RPM of the power take-off, the operation may be started.

  • Page 17: Resting Position

    Resting Position The mower in the resting position is completely separated from the tractor’s suspension system. The mower is repositioned from the transport position to the resting position. The following should be done for that purpose: • With the three-point suspension system, the support of the mower should be lowered and secured with a cotter. •...

  • Page 18: V-Belt Tension

    Installing the blades: • The blade should be lifted (Position 3 in the drawing above) • The wrench key (Position 1 in the drawing above) should be inserted in the space between the operating disc the holder of the blade (Position 2 in the drawing above). Tilt the blade holder down so its pin slides out of the disc’s socket lifting the wrench key up.

  • Page 19: Everyday Maintenance

    V-belt tension Everyday Maintenance Following operation, clean the mower from any plant residues or dirt and check its technical condition every day. • Inspect the components and their connections. • All loosened bolt connections should be tightened, and the worn out or damaged parts should be replaced with new original spare parts.
  • Page 20 The instructions for lubricating the mower. The greasing points indicated by triangles should be greased with a machine oil with the help of a lubricator. The PTO shaft should be lubricated in accordance with the shaft manufacturer’s requirements. REMEMBER: The higher quality and viscosity 90 Wt. gear oil should be used or alternately 140 Wt. gear oil.

  • Page 21: Transport Lights

    Transport Lights The mower should always be positioned horizontally or vertically in the driving direction (behind the tractor). During transport, the machine must be equipped with the triangle safety sign (1) and a portable warning light device (2) consisting of two rectangular plates painted with white and red stripes, to which composite tubes are assembled with side position lights, stop lights and turn signals.

  • Page 22: Assembly Of Mower

    Assembly of the Mower The manufacturer delivers a mower with the cutting system’s cover that is not assembled. The responsibility to install the covers is on the side of the purchaser. Operating the mower with the cutting system’s cover not installed or damaged or with the shield lifted is hazardous to the operators and the environment.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    The abandoned parts of the machine or spilled oil may result in accidents and cause environmental pollution and violate the rules. Possible Damages and Troubleshooting PROBLEMS REASONS SOLUTIONS Increased vibrations of the Unevenly worn out or dam- The worn elements should be replaced with mower aged elements of the cutting whole new sets.

  • Page 24: Parts Breakdown

    PARTS BREAKDOWN Models: BDR-135 BDR-165 BDR-185...
  • Page 25 GENERAL DESIGN Table No. 1 Sub-assembly No. Name 13.2.1 Standard Version - with Rods 13.2.2 Version with a Hydraulic Cylinder 13.2.3 Suspension Frame 13.2.4 Central Frame 13.2.5 Cutting Unit - Main Frame 13.2.6 Cutting Unit - Operating Section 13.2.7 Guard Assembly...
  • Page 26 STANDARD VERSION - WITH RODS...
  • Page 27 TABLE No. 2 PART No Quantity/Mower type Name Part No. 1.85m/1.65m/1.35m/1.35mini Bolt- M10 x 2.0 x 30 –8.8 (Galv) BM102030 11-0026 Manual Rod DM10110 15-0303 1/0/0/0 Manual Rod DM10235 15-0006 0/1/1/1 Bolt- M12 x 1.75 x 35 - 8.8 (Galv) BM1217530 11-0096 Lock Washer- 12M (Galv)
  • Page 28 VERSION WITH A HYDRAULIC...
  • Page 29 NOTES...
  • Page 30 TABLE No. 3 Quantity/Mower type Name Part no. 1.85 Hyd./ 1.65 Hyd. BM102030 Bolt- M10 x 2.0 x 30 –8.8 (Galv) 11-0026 Rod Assembly – Hydraulic DMT0246 15-0303/A DMT0246 Rod Assembly – Hydraulic 15-0303/A Bolt- M12 x 1.75 x 35 –8.8 (Galv) BM1217530 11-0096 M12 Lock Washer (Galv)
  • Page 31 FRAME TABLE No.4 Quantity/Mower type Name Part no. 1.85m/1.65m/1.35m/ A-Frame- BDR-185 DM20892 15-0310 1/0/0/0 DM20646 A-Frame- BDR-165 15-0061 0/1/0/0 DMT0422/B A-Frame- BDR-135 15-0061/B 0/0/1/0 DMT0422/A A-Frame- BDR-135 15-0061/A 0/0/0/1...
  • Page 32 Closure Spring (Galv) DMT0404 01-0224 1/1/0/1 Cotter Pin- M5 x40 CP5x40 11-0104/A 2/2/1/2 DMT0406 Lynch Pin 01-0686 Lower 3 Point Hitch Pin- BDR-185 (Opt) Cat 2 DM02056 22/0080/1 1/0/0/0 DMT0402 0/1/1/1 Lower 3 Point Hitch Pin – BDR-135, 165 22/0081/1 FW24 Flat Washer- M24 11-0094...
  • Page 33 CENTRAL FRAME...
  • Page 34 TABLE No.5 Quantity/Mower type Name Part no. 1.85m/1.65m/1.35m/1.35mini Central Beam BDR-185 DM20175-35 15-0305 1/0/0/0 Central Beam BDR-165 DM20175-65 15-0013 0/1/0/0 Central Beam BDR-135 DM20175-35 15-0013/A 0/0/1/0 Central Beam BDR-135 Mini DM20175-35 15-0013/B 0/0/0/1 Rear Plate Cover DM150205 15-0205 Lock Washer- M12 (Galv) LW12 11-0054 Bolt- M12 x 1.25 x 30 - 8.8 (Galv)
  • Page 35 Mower Pin- M18 x 65 (Galv) DMT0234 15-0071 Flat Washer- M18 (Galv) FW24000 11-0091 DMT0813 DM30101 Front Cover DM30039 15-0104 BM101525 Bolt- M10 x 1.5 x 25 - 8.8 (Galv) 11-0075 Bolt Stud (Connector Bolt)- M10 x14 x 120 DM150051 15-0051...
  • Page 36 HEAD PIPE...
  • Page 37 TABLE No. 6 Quantity/Mower type Name Part no. 1.85m/1.65m/1.35m/1.35mini Drive Head DM20513 15-0080 Bearing- 6007 ZZ B6007ZZ 06-0222/A Bearing- 6009-2RS B60092RS 06-0221/A Carrier DM20172 15-0040 Carrier Bushing DM20205 15-0068 Carrier King Pin DM20198 15-0042 DM20218 15-0043 Clutch Spring B6206ZZ 06-0224/A Bearing- 6206 ZZ Drive Shaft DM20602...
  • Page 38 V-BELT TENSIONER TAB LE NO. 7 Quantity/Mower type Name Part no. 1.85m/1.65m/1.35m/1.35mini Tensioner rod DM20246 15-0044 Tensioner Spring Saddle DM020307 28-0040 Angle bar DM20409 22/1235 Tensioner spring (Galv) DM20241 15-0048 Self-locking Nut- M16 x 2.0 NM1620 11-0143/1...
  • Page 39 SAFETY DEVICE TAB LE NO. 8 Quantity/Mower type Name Part no. 1.85m/1.65m/1.35m/ DM20290 15-0045 Lower Sliding Bar DM20291 15-0045 Upper Sliding Bar Spring Saddle DM20307 28-0040/A Lock spacer sleeve DM20310 22/0015 Spring DM20348 15-0052 Bolt- M14 x 2.0 x260 BM1420260 15-0047 Nut- M14 x 2.0 LNM142...
  • Page 40 CUTTING UNIT- MAIN FRAME...
  • Page 41 Table NO 9 Quantity/ Mower type Name Part no. 1.85m/1.65m/1.35m/ Main Frame (BDR-185) DM10192-185 15-0005/A 1/0/0/0 Main Frame (BDR-165) DM10192-165 15-0005 0/1/0/0 Main Frame 1.35m DM10192-135 15-0005/B 0/0/1/1 Flat Washer- M10 (Galv) FW10 11-0055/A 24/24/20/20 Self-locking Nut- M10 x 1.5 LNM1015 11-0127/A 30/26/22/22...
  • Page 42 Bearing- 30305A B30305 06-0223/A Seal- M25 x 52 x 10 OS255210 08-0018 SRE-25 Snap Ring- External- M25 08-0117 Lock Washer- M12 - (Galv) LW12 11-0054 BM1212530 Bolt- M12 x 1.25 x 30 –8.8 (Galv) 11-0077 Small Pulley DM10250 15-0007 1/1/0/0 Small Pulley DM10250 15-0007/A...
  • Page 43 CUTTING UNIT- OPERATING SECTION...
  • Page 44 Table No 10 Quantity/Mower type Name Part no. 1.85/1.65/1.35/1.35mini Drum Hub DM10365 15-0021 Operating Disc Hub DM10790 15-0036 Sliding Disc Hub DM10775 15-0026 Resistive Disc DM10340 15-0027 Drum Guard DM10775 15-0039 Lower Hub Guard DM10439 15-0032 Guard - Cap DM150031 15-0031 B62092RS 06-0219/B...
  • Page 45 Small Gear Wheel- BDR-185 DM10019 15-0300 2/0/0/0 Small Gear Wheel- BDR-135, 165 DM10019 15-0017 0/2/2/2 DM82005 Shim- 25 x 15-0086 2, 0.3;0.5 or 1mm, as required Oil Seal- M40 x 62 x 10 OS406210 08-0030 Blade Holder- BDR-165, 185 DM10309-65 15-0038 6/6/0/0 Blade Holder- BDR-135...
  • Page 47 GUARD ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 49 Table No 12 Mower type [quantity] Name Part no. Quantity: 1.85/1.65/1.35/ DM30015-185 15-0314 1/0/0/0 Metal Guard – Set (Position 1-6) DM30015-165 15-0091 0/1/0/0 Metal Guard – Set (Position 1-6) DM30015-135 15-0091/B 0/0/1/1 Set (Position 1-6) Metal Guard made of "1.5" sheet Right Shield- (#1, 2, 3 come as one set) See above 1/1/1/1...
  • Page 50 COMPLETE DRUM UNIT...
  • Page 51 Table No 13 Qty/Mower type Nr p. Name Part number 1,85m/1,65m/1,35m/1,35mini 17-0019/2 1/0/0/0 Complete unit 17-0019/1 0/1/0/0 17-0019 0/0/1/1 Snap Ring- External- M25 SRE-25 08-0117 DM82005 1, depending on if needed 0.3; 0.5 or 1M Spacer Washer- M25 15-0086 Small Bevel Gear- Z-17 DM10031 15-0300 1/0/0/0...

  • Page 52: Warranty

    Warranted parts shall be provided at no cost to the user at an authorized Belco Resources Equipment dealer during regular working hours. Belco Resources Equipment reserves the right to inspect any equipment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship.
  • Page 53 Increasing agricultural productivity since 1974 Belco Resources Equipment P.O. Box 8164 Tel: 252-442-0700 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 www.BR-Equipment.com Fax: 252-442- 0787 Sales@BRGlimited.com...

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