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Tar River BDR-135 Operator's Manual

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BDR-135, BDR-165 & BDR-185
Operator's Manual
Rev. 01/25

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  • Page 1 Drum Mower BDR-135, BDR-165 & BDR-185 Operator’s Manual Rev. 01/25...
  • Page 2 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Page left blank intentionally...
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 TO THE DEALER: Part 1 of 2 Assembly and proper installation of this product is the responsibility of the Belco Resources Dealer. Read man- ual instructions and safety rules. Make sure all items on the Dealer’s Pre-Delivery List and Owners Check List in the Owner’s/Operator’s Manual are completed before releasing equipment to the owner.
  • Page 5 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 TO THE DEALER: Part 2 of 2 Dealer is to review the following items to the owner. Place a check mark in the box beside each item reviewed. Checklist - Owner Correct attachment of machine to tractor...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Table of Contents Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 Safety …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8 Safety Signal Words ……………………………………………………………………………………. 8 General Safety Guidelines ……………………………………………………………………………… 9 Safety Decal Care ………………………………………………………………………………………. 9 Before Operation ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 10 During Operation ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 11 Highway And Transport Operations …………………………………………………………………… 12-13 Assembly Instructions…………………………………………………………………………………...

  • Page 7: Product Purpose

    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.

  • Page 8: Important Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 9: General Safety Guidelines

    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.

  • Page 10: Before Operation

    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.

  • Page 11: During Operation

    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 implement. • If using a towing unit, securely attach implement by using a hardened 3/4” pin, a metal retainer, and safety •...

  • Page 12: Highway And Transport Operations

    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.
  • Page 13 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.

  • Page 14: Assembly Instructions

    Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Assembly Instructions Step 1: Prepare the necessary tools: Drill/driver, PH2 bit, hammer, pliers, Philips screwdriver, chisel, combination wrenches: M13 - 2 pcs. M17 - 2 pcs. M19 - 2 pcs. M24 - 1 pc. M30 - 1 pc.
  • Page 15 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Assembly Instructions Step 3. After removing the top of the crate, 1) remove the top cover, 2) the PTO shaft, 3) the 3pt. hitch and 4) the stand from the crate. 1. Top Cover 2. PTO Shaft 4.
  • Page 16 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Assembly Instructions Step 4. Disconnect the metal tie-rods by pulling the cotter pin from the pivot (A). Attach the rear rod to the main frame of the mower. To do this, remove bolt (B), tighten bolt (C) replace and tighten bolt (B).
  • Page 17 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Assembly Instructions Step 6. Remove the (D) pin, remove the head (E), put on the frame and the head back on. Install the (F) joint and tighten the bolts firmly.
  • Page 18 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Assembly Instructions Step 7 Unscrew the securing bolt (G) and loosen the (H) bolt of (I) clamp so that the lock pin blocking the suspension frame fits over the hole. Tighten the bolts (G) and (H).
  • Page 19 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Assembly Instructions Step 9. Using the wooden crate, place the left and right cover on it. When assembling the rear cover and the reinforcements pay attention to the correct alignment of the holes.
  • Page 20 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Assembly Instructions Step 9 Continued. Step 10 Remove the bolts (J) and (K) and the bolt (B).
  • Page 21 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Assembly Instructions Step 11. Place the cover on the mower, keeping an even distance from the frame on both sides. Step 12. Bolt on the (J), (K) and (B) bolts then install the front cover. Step 13. Attach the rope to the pin and pass it through the holes on the mower.
  • Page 22 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Assembly Instructions Step 14. The V-belts are only pre-tensioned, they must be tensioned before the machine is used for the first time. After tensioning, the distance from the bottom of the tensioner to the top (as shown) should be in the range of 4-5 inches.

  • Page 23: General Information

    Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 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...
  • Page 24 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 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 rotationally in their lower part.

  • Page 25: Operational Service

    Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 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.
  • Page 26 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 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).

  • Page 27: Transport

    Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Attaching PTO Shaft Attaching to Tractor Transport Adjusting the Mower to the transport position and transport:...
  • Page 28 • 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...

  • Page 29: Operation

    Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Attaching PTO Shaft Attaching to Tractor 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 (15-3/4”), tighten the side chains of the tractor’s bottom push rods so the machine does not swing to the sides.
  • Page 30 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Attaching PTO Shaft Attaching to Tractor Transport Fig. 7 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. Fig. 8...
  • Page 31 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Attaching PTO Shaft Attaching to Tractor 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.
  • Page 32 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Attaching PTO Shaft Attaching to Tractor 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).
  • Page 33 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Attaching PTO Shaft Attaching to Tractor Operation 1 - Bolt M12x25 2 - Stump jumper 3 - Bolt M12x30 4 - Spring washer M12 5 - Spacer 5mm or 8mm 6 - Resistance disk 7 - Hub...
  • Page 34 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Attaching PTO Shaft Attaching to Tractor 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, after reaching 540 RPM of the power take-off, then operation may be started.
  • Page 35 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Attaching PTO Shaft Attaching to Tractor Maintenance 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.

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Attaching PTO Shaft Attaching to Tractor Maintenance 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 •...
  • Page 37 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Attaching PTO Shaft Attaching to Tractor Maintenance Instruction: Adjusting V-Belt tension Drum mowers important to check the Drum Mower belt tension before operating Drum Mower. The V-belts are stretched with a spring tensioner as shown in See Fig. 1 below. Tightening the nut will increase pressure on the V-belts, loosening the nut will decrease tension.
  • Page 38 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Attaching PTO Shaft Attaching to Tractor Maintenance 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 •...
  • Page 39 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Attaching PTO Shaft Attaching to Tractor Maintenance 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.
  • Page 40 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Attaching PTO Shaft Attaching to Tractor Maintenance 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 41 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Attaching PTO Shaft Attaching to Tractor Maintenance 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.
  • Page 42 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Attaching PTO Shaft Attaching to Tractor Maintenance 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...

  • Page 43: Torque Specifications

    Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Attaching PTO Shaft Attaching to Tractor Torque Specifications 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.
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  • Page 45 Drum Mower BDR-135, BDR-165 & BDR-185 Part’s Manual Rev. 01/25...
  • Page 46 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Standard Version With Rods BDR-135, 165...
  • Page 47 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Standard Version With Rods BDR-135, 165 Item Part # Description Qty. BM1217530 Bolt HH M12 x 1.75 x 30 8.8 Galv. DM10110-85 Frame Rod - BDR-185 DM10235 Main Frame Push Rod BDR-165 BM1217530 Bolt HH M12 x 1.75 x 35 8.8 Galv.
  • Page 48 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Version With Hydraulics BDR-165, 185...
  • Page 49 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Version With Hydraulics BDR-165, 185 Item Part # Description Qty. BM102030 Bolt HH M10 x 2.0 x 30 8.8 Galv. DM150303A Rod Assembly – Hydraulic BM1217530 Bolt HH M12 x 1.75 x 35 8.8 Galv. LW12 Lock Washer - 12M Galv.
  • Page 50 Closure Spring Galv., BDR-165/BDR-185 CP5x40 Cotter Pin- M5 x40, BDR-165/BDR-185 DMT0406 Lynch Pin DMT0402 Lower 3 Point Hitch Pin BDR-135 & 165 Cat 1 & 2 DMT0408 Hitch pin BDR-185 Cat. 1 & 2 FW24 Washer flat M24 TNM2415 Nut, thin HH M24-1.5...
  • Page 51 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Frame BDR-135, 165, 185 Ver B Item Part # Description Qty. DMT0422 A-frame BDR-135 DM20646 A-frame BDR-165 DM20892 A-frame BDR-185 DMT0404 Closure Spring Galv., BDR-165/BDR-185 CP5x40 Cotter Pin- M5 x40, BDR-165/BDR-185 DMT0406 Lynch Pin KT4025 Pin complete, Cat1/Cat2 - BDR135,165 (Includes DMT0402 Pin, FW24 Flat washer &...
  • Page 52 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Central Frame BDR-135, 165, 185...
  • Page 53 Washer flat M10; BDR-135, BDR-165 BM101540 Bolt HH M10-1.5 x 40 8.8 Galv.; BDR-185 only FW16 Washer flat M16 Galv.; BDR-185 FW16 Washer flat M16 Galv.; BDR-135, BDR-165 LNM1620 Nut self-locking M16-2.0; BDR-185 only DM20760 Stand DM11024 Large Spring R-clip...
  • Page 54 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Central Frame BDR-135, 165, 185...
  • Page 55 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Central Frame BDR-135, 165, 185 Item Part # Description Qty. DM90290 Safety release DMT0234 Mower pin M18 x 65 Galv. FW18 Washer flat M18 Galv. DM30101 Front cover BM101525 Bolt HH M10-1.5 x 25 8.8 (galv.) DM150051 Bolt stud (connector bolt) M10-1.4 x 120...
  • Page 56 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Head Pipe BDR-135, 165, 185...
  • Page 57 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Head Pipe BDR-135, 165, 185 Item Part # Description Qty. DM90513B Drive head complete DM90513 Drive head only DM20513 Drive head external housing B6007ZZ Bearing 6007 ZZ B60092RS Bearing 6009-2RS DM20172C Carrier complete DM20172 Carrier DM20205...
  • Page 58 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Tensioner BDR-135, 165, 185...
  • Page 59 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Tensioner BDR-135, 165, 185 Item Part # Description Qty. DM20246 Tensioner rod DM20307 Tensioner spring saddle DM20409 Angle bar DM20241 Tensioner spring (galv.) NM1620 Nut self-locking M16-2.0...
  • Page 60 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Safety Device BDR-135, 165, 185...
  • Page 61 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Safety Device BDR-135, 165, 185 Item Part # Description Qty. DM20290 Sliding bar assembly DM30221 Tensioner spring seat DM20310 Lock spacer bushing DM20348 Tensioner spring BM1420260 Bolt HH M14-2.0 x 260 LNM142 Locking nut M14-2.0 DM20322...
  • Page 62 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Cutting Unit - Main Frame BDR-135, 165...
  • Page 63 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Cutting Unit - Main Frame BDR-135, 165 Item Part # Description Qty. DM10192-135 Main frame BDR-135 DM10192-165 Main frame BDR-165 FW10 Washer flat M10 (BDR-135) FW10 Washer flat M10 (BDR-165) LNM1015 Nut self-locking M10-1.5 (BDR-135) LNM1015 Nut self-locking M10-1.5 (BDR-165)
  • Page 64 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Cutting Unit - Main Frame BDR-135, 165...
  • Page 65 Qty. DM10250-35 Small pulley BDR-135 DM10250-85 Small pulley BDR-165 DM10088 Tab washer BM10525 Bolt HH M10-1.5 x 25 8.8 Galv. BDR-135 BM10525 Bolt HH M10-1.5 x 25 8.8 Galv. BDR-165 DM10441 Vent/fill plug DMT0247 Support bushing BDR-135 DM10291 Support bushing BDR-165...
  • Page 66 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Cutting Unit - Main Frame 185...
  • Page 67 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Cutting Unit - Main Frame 185 Item Part # Description Qty. DM10192-185 Main frame BDR-185 FW10 Washer flat M10 LNM1015 Nut self-locking M10-1.5 DM150012 Sealing washer BM1217530 Bolt HH M10-1.75 x 35 8.8 (galv.) LW10 Washer lock M10...
  • Page 68 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Cutting Unit - Drum BDR-135, 165, 185 Blade Changing Tool...
  • Page 69 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Cutting Unit - Drum BDR-135, 165, 185 Item Part # Description Qty. DMSC0085 Drum spindle complete w/gears: BRD-185 DMSC3565 Drum spindle complete w/gears: BRD-165 DMSC3535 Drum spindle complete w/gears: BRD-135 DM10721 Drum guard DM20021-185 Operating disc; BDR-185 DM20021-165 Operating disc;...
  • Page 70 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Complete Drum Unit - Drum BDR-135, 165, 185...
  • Page 71 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Complete Drum Unit - Drum BDR-135, 165, 185 Item Part # Description Qty. DMSC3535 Drum spindle complete; BDR-135 DMSC3565 Drum spindle complete; BDR-165 DMSC0085 Drum spindle complete; BDR-185 SRE-25 Snap ring eternal M25 DM82005 Spacer washer M25 (0.3, 0.5 or 1mm as required)
  • Page 72 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Guard Assembly - Drum BDR-135, 165, 185...
  • Page 73 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 Guard Assembly - Drum BDR-135, 165, 185 Item Part # Description Qty. DM30015-185 Metal guard set (includes items 1-5); BDR-185 DM30015-165 Metal guard set (includes items 1-5); BDR-165 DM30015-135 Metal guard set (includes items 1-5); BDR-135...
  • Page 74 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 PTO & PTO Shielding Replacement For PTO & PTO Shielding replacement (Old Style- Yellow) BDR-135: PTO Shield Complete - DMT0148-135 PTO Complete - DMT0147-135 (Old Style- Yellow) BDR-165 & BDR-185: PTO Shield Complete-DMT0148 PTO Complete - DMT0147...

  • Page 75: Limited Warranty

    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’...
  • Page 76 Drum Mower BDR-135,165, 185 401 Jeffreys Road Tel: 252-822-7140 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Fax: 252-787-5855 www.tarrivermfg.com Sales@tarrivermfg.com...

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