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401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com USER MANUAL SPARE PARTS CATALOG WARRANTY 4 Rotor Tedder PRZ- 5500 Edition 03 January 2021...
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401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com CAUTION! Before using the machine, please read thoroughly this User Manual and observe the safety instructions contained herein. The instruction manual constitutes an inherent part of the machine! Keep the instruction manual in a safe place, where it should be accessible to the machine operator during an entire lifespan of the machine.
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401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com BELCO Resources Equipment guarantees the efficient operation of the machine, providing it is being used in accordance with the technical and operating conditions specified in this USER MANUAL. Any faults revealed during the warranty period will be repaired by the Warranty Service. Expiration date of the warranty period is specified in the WARRANTY CARD.
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com Contents Introduction ............................6 Machine identification ...........................7 Rules of safe operation ...........................8 3.1. User safety ............................8 3.2. Residual risk assessment ......................12 3.3. Safety signs on the machine ......................14 Intended use of the machine .......................
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401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com 9.1. How to order spare parts ......................39 9.2. General design ..........................40 9.3. Right Side Frame Set ........................42 9.4. Right Side Frame .......................... 43 9.5. Main Frame Set..........................45 9.6.
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com 1. Introduction Before the first use of the machine, you must thoroughly read and understand this instruction manual, and follow all the instructions contained herein. ATTENTION! Read the instruction manual before use. This instruction manual contains a description of hazards that can occur in case of non-compliance with safety rules during operation and maintenance of the machine.
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com 2. Machine identification Each tedder has its rating plate, containing the most important identification data. The rating plate is located on the machine in such place, that it is easy to find and to read. Fig.
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com 3. Rules of safe operation 3.1. User safety The tedder can only be used by adults, who are properly qualified and have learned its operation and have read this User Manual. The tedders should be operated with all necessary precautions, in particular: •...
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401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com • Adjust the transport speed to the condition of the road. The speed should not exceed 50km/h. • Do not leave the vehicle with the machine on a hillside or other sloping surfaces, without securing the vehicle from rolling down.
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401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com • When commissioning and transporting the machine, inspect its technical condition to check for damage. • It is forbidden to stand under the raised arms of the tedder, as it may result in being crushed by the structural elements.
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401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com • After work it is recommended to clean and wash the machine in the wash fitted with a sewage treatment plant or a settler to neutralize the resulting wastewater. •...
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com 3.2. Residual risk assessment BELCO Resources Equipment has made every effort to ensure that the design of the machine, and its intended use, do not pose any risk to persons or the environment. Due to the nature of work being done by the tedder and, for example, the inability to completely cover the machine, certain risk factors may occur.
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401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com Extreme climate - Work carried out in different Suitable working clothes, beverages, variable weather weather conditions Sunscreens & proper rest. Become familiar conditions with the instruction manual. Noise Too high rotational speed of Only operate a machine in good mechanical the machine, damaged, loose, condition.
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com 3.3. Safety signs on the machine 1.1 - Prior to using the 1.2 - Switch off the engine 1.3 - Keep a safe distance from the machine, read the instruction and remove the ignition machine.
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401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com 1.12 - Place of machine seizing during 1.10 - Entanglement 1.11 - Before entering the transport hazard zone, turn on the safety block 1.15 - Grease nipple symbol denoting the 1.13 Do not exceed the 1.14 - Maximum tire solid lubrication point...
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com 4. Intended use of the Tedder The 4-rotor tedder is designed for field works related to preparing feed for animals. The machine can be used solely for tedding cut grass, straw, or hay. The machine should be used on grass or grazing lands, on which stones has been previously removed or where the terrain is without stones.
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com 5.2. Technical specification The overall construction of the tedder is shown in the figure below. 1 - Working assembly 2 - Side barrier 3 - Side frame 4 – Rear barrier 5 - Rear barriers connector 6 - Hitch actuator 7 - Connecting beam...
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401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com Technical-operational data are provided in Table Table3 Amount Value Total length in transport position [mm] max. 3200 Total length in working position [mm] 3160 Transport width [mm] 3000 Working width [mm] 5900 Operation width...
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com 5.3. Principle of operation The hitch connected with the central frame allows to aggregate the machine with the tractor. the central gear is driven from the tractor PTO with help of the power take-off shaft. Next, the drive is transferred onto the side gears (4pcs.), which ensure rotational movement of the rotors.
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com 6. Using the machine The manufacturer guarantees that the machine was checked and approved for operation in full working order. Nevertheless, the user is obliged to check the machine after delivery and before the first use.
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com 6.1. Tedder assembly If the machine has been delivered to the customer in the transport box, as shown on picture no , the user should mount it acc. to the assembly instruction. Fig.
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com 6.2. Connecting the tedder to a tractor The tedder can be aggregated with the tractor of power not higher than 35hpm, which is equipped with a hitch. The aggregating of the tedder with the tractor should be performed on hard and even ground.
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com Transportation position 6.3. In the transport position the tedder side frames should be lifted, blocked with a mechanical lock - Fig. A. Hitch operation actuator is in the extended position. Fig.
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com Any preparations, fitting, dismantling or adjustment can be performed only after the drive has been switched off, the engine stopped, the vehicle immobilized and when all the moving parts of the machine have stopped. The distance of tedder tines from the ground should be 14-18 cm (Fig.
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401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com The machine is equipped with 2 sequential valves. The valves allow to power all three actuators of the 2-sided operation in the tractor without the need of switching the hydraulic conduits. The hydraulic system is designed in the following way: •...
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com 6.4.2. Working position To change to the working position, the user should: • make sure, paying particular attention that nobody is staying between the machine and the tractor and in the immediate surrounding of the machine, DO NOT TURN ON THE MACHINE DRIVE IN THE TRANSPORATION POSITION!!! TURN ON THE MACHINE DRIVE ONLY IN THE WORKING POSITION!!! When switching the tedder to the working position, unauthorized persons are not allowed...
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com 6.5. Rest position The tedder may be stored in two different positions: A. With the arms laid in the transportation position & the machine tilted forward. Fig. 10 Rest position A This position ensures compact dimensions of the machine when stored.
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401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com Fig. 11 Appropriate tedder working position. The distance of tedder tines from the ground should be between 0.5-4 cm depending on the type of ground and type of material being tedded (Fig. , H-value). Before starting work, perform the trail run of the machine, making sure that all sub-assemblies work properly.
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com 6.6.2. Tedder tines assembly The direction of rotor rotation is shown on Fig. Fig . The proper assembly of tedder tines is also shown on the figure. Rotation Fig. 12 Appropriate tedder tines assembly Normally, the tedder tines have paint coating in different colors for differentiation: A.
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com 6.6.3. Edge tedding The machine is equipped with 4 independent driving wheels. Swath tedding from grassland edges towards the center is ensured through the possibility of turning the tedder right (Fig. 13 A) or left (Fig. 13 B). Fig.
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com Any preparations, fitting, dismantling or adjustment can be performed only after the drive has been switched off, the engine stopped, the vehicle immobilized and when all the moving parts of the machine have stopped. You should always determine the same driving direction for each wheel!!! The handle block must always be in the locking sleeve hole!!! Free wheel operation - FORBIDDEN!!!
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com 6.6.5. Tedder tines operation The spring tines of the tedder are made of spring steel, thanks to which, they are highly resistant to dynamic loads. Despite considerable durability, due to constant contact with ground, the tines are subject to regular wear and tear.
Replace damaged and worn-out parts with new ones. Check all the screwed joints, tighten the loose screws and nuts according to Table Attention: Manufacturer of the machine, Tar River Manufacturing provides all spare parts. Durability 10.9 12.9 Metric thread...
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401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com 7.2. Machine Lubrication Appropriate periodical maintenance works considerably decrease the wear and tear of mating components and additionally protect against corrosion. You should lubricate all the lubrication points enumerated below. The lubrication should be performed with use of a greaser.
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401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com Hitch Actuator 50 hours Grease Hitch Actuator 50 hours Grease Fastener Side frame 50 hours Grease actuator After each start-up, every 5 hours of Double joint Grease continuous operation Wheel Arm Grease Bearing...
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com Acc. to the Power take-off instruction enclosed Grease shaft to power take-off shaft Table 5 Lubrication schedule Storage 7.3. It is recommended that Includes all the tasks listed in the paragraph Maintenance after work.
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com 8. Disassembly, Utilization, and Environment protection In the event the machine is worn to the extent which prevents its further use, it should be scrapped. This also applies to regular repairs and replacement of damaged parts. Clean the machine thoroughly before scrapping.
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com 9. Spare Parts Manual How to order spare parts 9.2. Each order form should include the following: • Address of the buyer, • exact shipping address (place where machine is located or other means for delivery collection), •...
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401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com General design Item Part no. Title Quantity Index/Section no. For Reference Only Right Side Frame Set For Reference Only Main Frame Set For Reference Only Left Side Frame Set For Reference Only Left Working Set For Reference Only...
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com Right Side Frame Set 9.4. RIGHT SIDE FRAME SET Item Part no. Title Quantity Index For Reference Only Right Side Frame For Reference Only Left Working Set For Reference Only Right Wheel Set 9.13 PR-T104...
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com Main Frame Set 9.6.
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401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com MAIN FRAME SET Item Part no. Title Quantity Index For Reference Only Middle Frame Set For Reference Only Right Working Set 9.10 For Reference Only Left Working Set 9.13 Old Style For Reference Only Right Wheel Set 9.14 New Style 9.11 Old Style...
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com 9.8. Left Side Frame Set LEFT SIDE FRAME SET Item Part no. Title Quantity Index For Reference Only Left Side Frame For Reference Only Right Working Set 9.10 For Reference Only Left Wheel Set 9.11 PR-T504...
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com 9.9. Left Side Frame...
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401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com LEFT SIDE FRAME Item Part no. Title Quantity Index PR-T601 Left Side Frame P580104 PR-T216 Side Gear- TB-319 J T001237 PR-T225 Wheel Pin P580312 KM100863 Key- M10 x 8 x 63 T000948 BM12175140 Bolt- M12 x 1.75 x 140- 8.8- Galv...
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Item Part no. Title Quantity Index PR-T1201 Sequence Valve- VS2C 1 2 T001003 PR-T1202 Bolt- Half Thread- M8 x 1.25 x 100- 8.8 - Galv T001714 FW08 Flat Washer- M8- Galv T000471 LNM08125...
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401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com Warranty Belco Resources Equipment warrants to the original purchaser of any new piece of machinery from Belco Resources Equipment, purchased from an authorized Belco Resources Equipment dealer, that the equipment be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year for non- commercial, state, and municipalities’...
401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tel: 252-442-0700 Web: www.br-equipment.com Warranty form For Warranty Registration, go to WWW.BR-EQUIPMENT.COM...
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