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Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 TO THE DEALER: Assembly and proper installation of this product is the responsibility of the Tar River dealer. Read manual in- structions and safety rules. Make sure all items on the Dealer’s Pre-Delivery and Delivery Check Lists in the Owner’s/Operator’s Manual are completed before releasing equipment to the owner.
Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Table of Contents Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 Technical Specifications ……………………………………………………………………………….. 5 Safety …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 Safety Signal Words ……………………………………………………………………………………. 6 General Safety Guidelines ……………………………………………………………………………… 7 Safety Decal Care ………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 Before Operation ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 During Operation ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 9 Highway And Transport Operations ……………………………………………………………………...
Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 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.
Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Important Safety Information Safety It is important that you read the entire manual and to become familiar with this product before you begin using it. This product is designed for certain applications only. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for issues arising from modification.
Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Important Safety Information General Safety Guidelines Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of equipment. De- signers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However, every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment.
Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Important Safety Information How to install Safety Signs: Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry. • Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper. • Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper.
Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Important Safety Information During Operation Children should not be allowed on the machine. • Clear the area of small children and bystanders before moving the machine. • If using a towing unit, securely attach feeder by using a hardened 3/4” pin, a metal retainer, and safety •...
Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Important Safety Information Highway and Transport Operations Adopt safe driving practices. • Keep the brake pedals latched together at all times. Never use independent braking with machine in tow • as loss of control and/or upset of unit can result.
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Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Important Safety Information Highway and Transport Operations Maneuver the tractor or towing vehicle at safe speeds. • Avoid overhead wires or other obstacles. Contact with overhead lines could cause serious injury or death. • Avoid loose fill, rocks and holes, they can be dangerous for equipment operation or movement.
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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 provide the date of purchase or the dealer’s information might cause the buyer to suffer disapproval of any possible complaints.
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General Information 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 rotation- ally in their lower part.
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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 with the operator’s manual of the tractor.
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Operational Service Instructions to connect the mower to the tractor: 1. Insert the bottom push rods of the tractor (Drawing #4, point 1) in the suspension frame pins (first the left one, then the right one) and secure them with cotter pins (Drawing # 4, point 3). 2.
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Attaching to Tractor Attaching PTO Shaft Attaching PTO Shaft Attaching the PTO shaft: Before installing the PTO shaft make sure that the RPM rating and the direction of rotation match those of the tractor. Carefully read the PTO shaft and tractor instructions. Before operation, make sure that the guards are installed on the power take off of the tractor and PTO shaft.
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Attaching to Tractor Attaching PTO Shaft Transport Adjusting the Mower to the transport position and transport: Rev. 08/22...
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• mounted on the actuator into the locked position. SPECIAL NOTE: The BDR-135 model does not have the parts shown in #1 and #3 on the preceding page. • It must be disconnected at the fuse #5 from the frame it was attached to, swung back to the transport posi- tion, and then locked using the lock bar supplied on the mower.
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Attaching to Tractor Attaching PTO Shaft Transport During the transport: Lift the mower with the hydraulic lifting unit to the upper position to ensure the space between the stump • jumper of the cutting drum and the ground of at least 40cm, tighten the side chains of the tractor’s bottom push rods so the machine does not swing to the sides.
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Attaching to Tractor Attaching PTO Shaft Transport Changing the mower’s position from the transport position to the operating position and vise versa. Changing the mower’s position to the operating position. Rev. 08/22...
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Attaching to Tractor Attaching PTO Shaft Operation 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).
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Attaching to Tractor Attaching PTO Shaft Operation 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 Adjusting the height of cut.
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Attaching to Tractor Attaching PTO Shaft Operation 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.
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Attaching to Tractor Attaching PTO Shaft Operation Attention: Because of the possibility of damage to the mower, NEVER: Exceed the tractor’s PTO 600 RPM. • Lift the mower while the drive is engaged, and the drums are rotating. • Mow while backing up (this will cause machine to fail!) •...
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Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Notes: This chart is an approximate estimate of torque values. Always tighten hardware to these values unless a different torque value or tightening procedure is listed for a specific application. Fasteners must always be replaced with the same grade as specified in the manual.
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Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Guard Assembly - Drum BDR-135, 165, 185 Item Part # Description Qty. DM30015-185 Metal guard set (includes items 1-6); BDR-185 DM30015-165 Metal guard set (includes items 1-6); BDR-165 DM30015-135 Metal guard set (includes items 1-6); BDR-135...
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Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY Belco Resources Equipment warrants to the original purchaser of any new piece of machinery from Belco Re- sources 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 mu- nicipalities’...
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