Table of Contents INTRODUCTION AND IDENTIFICATION OF SERIAL NUMBER ............6 NFORMATION ........................6 OCATION OF USER MANUAL ..................... 6 OCATION OF SERIAL NUMBER ....................7 ARRANTY PROVISION ......................7 SAFETY ..........................8 ENERAL .......................... 8 OISE LEVEL ........................10 YDRAULICS ........................
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ONNECTION WITH TOWING EYE ....................27 MAINTENANCE ........................28 ........................28 UBRICATION DJUSTMENT ........................29 Adjustment of fittings ....................29 Wheels ........................29 Tyre pressure ......................30 Worn out parts ......................31 YDRAULICS ........................31 REPLACEMENTS AND REPAIRS .................... 32 YDRAULICS ........................
• If there are doubts regarding reading the user guide or concerning the general use and safety of the drum, it is very important to stop its use and contact the DALBO A/S. Location of user manual Fig. 1 The user manual can be found in a plastic case on the machine’s side...
Year of manufacture. CE imprinting. Warranty provision By default, your MINIMAX is delivered with a 2-year warranty from the date of delivery. DALBO A/S shall bear no liability for damage caused by the im- proper use of the drum. Page 7...
Safety You will see this symbol in the instruction manual each time advice is given about your safety, the safety of other users, or the functional safety of the machine. All safety instructions must be observed and made available to all users of the ma- chine.
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Remove the white foil sticker from the label and stick the label onto the new part. • You can order a new safety label from the DALBO A/S • There should be no passerby around the machine during work or transportation.
• We recommend the operator assigned to the machine not to wear clothing that could be caught by the machine. • During the use, the machine could emit dust. It is advised to verify the filters on the cabin ventilation system periodically or use suitable protection systems for the respiratory tracts such as anti-dust mask.
• Hydraulic oil that flies out under high pressure can penetrate through the skin and cause serious injuries. Seek professional medical assistance immediately in the event of any injury. • Do not use the controls or flexible tubes as handles. These components are mo- bile and do not offer a stable support.
Driving on roads • When driving on public roads, all safety arrangements and warnings required by law must be installed and tested. The driver is responsible for the correct use of lights, brake systems and traffic signs in accordance with traffic laws. •...
9, section on “General Security”) Incorrect rigging and lifting can cause serious damage to the machine and to persons around it. DALBO A/S does not accept liability for damage in connection with inappropri- ate or incorrect rigging and lifting. Page 14...
This is a standard roller, designed for rolling and levelling ploughed and sown areas. Rolling is intended on farming areas where better soil compaction is needed and to avoid the soil to dry out by extreme dry conditions. Rollers equipped with crackerboard is able to level ploughed areas with a perfect re- sult.
Connecting and disconnecting Connecting Fig. 5 The drum is connected to the tractor’s fixed drawbar, where the towing eye (A) must be between the drawbar’s forks. The lever is inserted, the support leg raised and placed in the work- ing position (B). ...
Settings The drum is factory set at delivery, but fine tuning will always be necessary before use. Many different adjustment options make your drums more versatile and enable optimal use of the machine. In order to achieve uniform pressure on the ground, the draw-bar must be adjusted correctly for the tractor concerned.
Driving and operation Proper operation is important in order to get optimal performance from your drum. This applies to both work in the field and in terms of safety. It is therefore crucial that you have thoroughly read the safety precautions that cover the machine. Unfolding and folding Unfolding and folding are conducted with the tractor in parked position Unfolding...
Folding Fig. 10 1. The foldable and unfoldable cylin- ders (A) (marked: Red) are acti- vated so that it is as short as pos- sible. Fig. 11 2. The tilt cylinders (marked: White) are activated to full length and the drum is tilted away from the ground.
Driving speed It is recommended that the machine is driven at 6-10 km/h, and always in compliance with weather conditions. If speed is increased, wear will also increase, especially under dry conditions. There is also a risk of damaging the rings by driving at excessively high speeds under ad- verse conditions.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Fixing The central section • Too little pres- • The hydraulic handle for folding is pressing too sure is being out/in is activated so that it is in the much transferred to float position. the side sections •...
Extra equipment It is possible to equip the MINIMAX 450-830 with different types of extra equipment. • Cracker boards with bowed worn parts • Gabions • Light Sets • Air brakes • Hydraulic brakes • Lift bar Cracker boards The clear advantages of the cracker boards are that the teeth can be moved individu- ally so that they give after meeting resistance locally.
Table 6. Hose labels Cylinder name Colour Outlet Function Depth adjustment/ Green Double-acting Adjusts the cracker board’s Angle adjustment working depth Adjustment of the teeth’s angle and depth Fig. 14 The cracker board’s working depth and angle are hydraulically (A) adjustable. The depth and angle settings are un- dertaken in the same function.
1 cm clearance in (C). Finally, tighten (D). Fig. 17 3 Mount the side sections accord- ing to the drawing provided by the DALBO A/S (A). 4 Mount the hydraulic cylin- ders (A). Fig. 18 5 Mount the middle hydraulic cyl- inder as shown (A) with the nip- ples facing downwards.
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Fig. 19 7 Mount the hoses according to the diagram shown in the “Hy- draulic diagram” section. 8 The hoses are fastened to the hose holders (arrow) (not all hose holders can be seen in the figure). It is important to ventilate the system thoroughly in order to prevent personal injury. For this reason, the cylinders should be moved straight out into the outer positions a couple of times.
Connection with towing eye Fig. 20 The drum is connected to the tractor’s fixed drawbar, where the towing eye (A) should be be- tween the tractor’s drawbar. Insert a cotter key or bolt; raise the support leg and set in working position (B).
Maintenance Good maintenance ensures a long life for the drum and therefore optimal use of the machine. Which is why grease fittings have been installed in places where wear is greatest. All screw connections must be tightened after the first day of work. Cotter pins and bolts should be checked to avoid breakdowns.
Some lubrication points most easily accessible with the machine unfolded. We recommend that the machine is placed (folded-in/folded-out) so that the lubri- cation nipples can be reached without having to go up onto the drum. Adjustment Adjustment of fittings After the first season, the fittings will have worked themselves loose on the shaft. By moving the stop rings on the shaft, the fittings can be clamped together to remove any dirt and wear can be minimized.
Tyre pressure In the tables below you can see the load, speed and tyre pressure relative to each other for the different tyre combinations. 300/80-15.3 Starco 400/60-15.5 Alliance 10.0/75-15.3 Alliance Page 30...
Worn out parts Fig. 23 The wear parts are factory-fitted in the upper holes on the tooth. The wear slides must be moved to the lower holes (A) before wear starts to appear on the teeth. After the wear parts are worn out. Positioned in the lower holes, replace the slides so that no wear occurs on the cracker board.
Replacements and repairs Safety is crucial in regard to all repair work on the drum. The following items must therefore be observed at all times, as well as all items under safety at the beginning of the instruction manual. When replacing the cylinders, always fill the cylinder with oil before subjecting it to ...
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After mounting, the cylinders are activated for unfolding and folding until a small amount of movement can be felt in the cylinders. The cylinders are then activated in the opposite direction until the cylinders are back in the starting position. The cylin- ders are moved in this way a few times.
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Replacement of the gaskets DISMANTLING: 1. Empty the cylinder of oil, (if necessary, use compressed air to move the piston back and forth to push the oil out). 2. Drive the piston to the centre position. The cap (pos. 3) is unscrewed 30 mm. If the cap is really stuck, it may help to warm up the front of the upper cap.
Changing the tilt cylinder Fig. 26 The drum is unfolded and lowered onto the base (working position). The pressure is removed from the tilting cylinder (A). 1. The hoses are disconnected from the cylinder. 2. The cylinder is supported. 3. The cotter pins in the rivets are disconnected while the rivets are uninstalled. 4.
Change of gasket set on the tilt cylinder Fig. 27 1. The cylinder is emptied of oil by carefully moving the piston back and forth. 2. Move the piston to the middle position, then unscrew the end cap (pos. 3) from the cylinder tube (pos.
Additional Equipment - Changing the cylinder to the cracker board Fig. 28 1. MINIMAX is unfolded while resting on the ground. 2. The cracker board is lowered and the pressure is removed from the hy- draulic system. 3. The hoses are disconnected from the cylinders.
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2 The thread on the cap (pos. 3) and the cylinder tube (pos. 1) are lubricated with oil or grease. 3 The cap (pos. 3) is mounted on the piston rod. 4 The sleeve (pos. 4) is mounted and the piston rod (pos. 2) is secured with Loc- tite.
Removing/mounting wheels on the road To remove a wheel on the road, hoist the drum with a strap and crane (A), or car jack (B) as shown in the pictures below. Make sure, that the car jack has a secure stand and the implement is connected with the tractor.
Replacing the bearings Fig. 31 1. The hub cap pos. 21 is removed. 2. The cotter pos. 20 is removed. 3. The castellated nut pos. 19 is re- moved. 4. The axle pos. 2 can now be removed. 5. The bearings pos. 17+18 are re- moved.
Dismantling the drum body Perform repairs on a flat surface with the drum connected to a tractor and unfolded with the rings resting on the ground. It would be very helpful to have a crane or some- thing similar available for both the dismantling and assembly. Replacement of the drum body on the side sections If no crane is available, both axles on the side sections must be removed to prevent the drum from overturning.
Replacement of the centre drum body Fig. 33 1. Loosen the bolts (A). 2. The tilt cylinder is activated, the drum is tilted towards the wheels, the drum rings support the base and the bolts are loose. 3. Remove the bolts. 4.
Disposal The drum must be unfolded. It is crucial to release the pressure from all the cylin- ders. With disassembly/dismounting, attention should be directed towards the load on the part in question. It is therefore important that this part be supported or lifted, to avoid risk of collapse or overturning.