AgriMetal GR-400 User manual

SELF-PROPELLED
GREENS ROLLER
MODEL GR-400
OPERATOR'S MANUAL

WARRANTY VOID IF NOT REGISTERED
AGRIMETAL INC.
SELF-PROPELLED GREENS ROLLER
WARRANTY
AgriMetal Incorporated (AgriMetal) warrants the new Greens Roller to be free from defects in ma-
terial, under normal use and service. Obligation under this warranty shall extend for a period of
1 year (12 months) following the date of delivery to the original purchaser and shall be limited to,
at the option of AgriMetal, replacement or repair of any parts found, upon inspection by AgriMetal,
to be defective.
WARRANTY CLAIMS
The purchaser claiming under this warranty shall submit a warranty claim in the prescribed form
to AgriMetal or an Authorized Dealer, for inspection by an authorized company representative.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and all other obliga-
tions or liabilities on our part of any kind or character, including liabilities for alleged representations
or negligence. We neither assume nor authorize any other person to assume on our behalf, any
liability in connection with the subsequent sale of the Greens Roller.
This warranty shall not apply to any Greens Roller which has been altered outside the factory in
any way so as, in the judgement of AgriMetal, to affect its operation or reliability, or which has been
subject to misuse, neglect or accident.
This warranty does not cover parts and accessories which are under separate guarantees from
the manufacturers and where service can be obtained from their service facilities. No warranty is
extended to regular service items such as lubricants, belts, tires, paint and the like.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
The Purchaser acknowledges having received training in the safe operation of the Greens Roller
and further acknowledges that AgriMetal does not assume any liability resulting from the opera-
tion of the Greens Roller in any manner other than described in the Operator's Manual supplied
at the time of purchase.

AGRIMETAL
SELF-PROPELLED GREENS ROLLER
WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM & INSPECTION REPORT
I have thoroughly instructed the buyer on the above described equipment which review included the Op-
erator’s Manual content, equipment care, adjustments, safe operation and applicable warranty policy.
Date Dealer’s Rep. Signature
Signature
The above equipment and Operator’s Manual have been received by me and I have been thoroughly
instructed as to care, adjustments, safe operation and applicable warranty policy.
Date Owner's Signature
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
This form must be lled out by the dealer and signed by both the dealer and the customer at the time of deliv-
ery.
Customer’s Name Dealer Name
Address Address
City, State/Prov., Code City, State/Prov., Code
Phone Number ( )
Greens Roller Model
Serial Number
Delivery Date
DEALER INSPECTION REPORT
Hydraulic Components in Good Condition
Steering Wheel Turns Freely
Chain Tension Checked
Chain and Sprockets Aligned
Fasteners Tight
Lubricate Machine
Check Tire Pressure
Retainer Installed in Drawbar Pin
Check Fluid Levels
Retainers Installed Through Brush Frame and Guards
SAFETY
Safety Chain on Trailer Hitch
All Decals Installed
Guards and Shields Installed and Secured
Review Operating and Safety Instructions
WHITE YELLOW PINK
AGRIMETAL INC. DEALER CUSTOMER

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
Always give your dealer the serial number of your AgriMetal Self-Propelled Greens Roller when ordering
parts or requesting service or other information.
The serial number plate is located where indicated. Please mark the number in the space provided for easy
reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Engine Speed Reading Location Noise Level (dBA)
Low Idle Right Side of Driver 62
Left Side of Driver 55
Ear 70
Max RPM Right Side of Driver 71
Left Side of Driver 70
Ear 87
• Radio Shack Realistic sound level meter used for test.
• All readings taken on compacted gravel surface.
• 55 dBA ambient noise level.
• Side measurements at 16 m from machine.
GR-400 Noise Level Chart

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE
1 Introduction ........................................................ 1
2 Safety.................................................................... 3
2.1 General Safety....................................................... 4
2.2 Equipment Safety Guidelines ................................ 5
2.3 Safety Training....................................................... 6
2.4 Safety Signs .......................................................... 6
2.5 Preparation ............................................................ 7
2.6 Maintenance Safety............................................... 7
2.7 Operating Safety.................................................... 8
2.8 Transport Safety .................................................... 9
2.9 Storage Safety....................................................... 9
2.10 Refuelling Safety ................................................... 9
2.11 Tire Safety ............................................................. 9
2.12 Gas Motor Safety................................................. 10
2.13 Sign-Off Form .......................................................11
3 Safety Sign Locations ....................................... 13
4 Assembling ........................................................ 15
4.1 Machine Assembly............................................... 15
5 Operation............................................................ 29
5.1 To the New Operator or Owner............................ 29
5.2 Machine Components.......................................... 30
5.3 Break-In ............................................................... 31
5.4 Pre-Operation Checklist ...................................... 31
5.5 Controls ............................................................... 32
5.6 Attaching/Unhooking ........................................... 34
5.7 Loading Greens Roller onto Trailer...................... 35
5.8 Field Operation .................................................... 36
5.9 Transporting......................................................... 44
5.10 Storage ................................................................ 45
6 Service and Maintenance.................................. 47
6.1 Service................................................................. 47
6.1.1 Fluids and Lubricants ........................................................... 47
6.1.2 Greasing............................................................................... 47
6.1.3 Servicing Intervals................................................................ 48
6.1.4 Service Record..................................................................... 53
6.2 Maintenance ........................................................ 54
6.2.1 Cleaning Air Cleaner ............................................................ 54
6.2.2 Changing Engine Oil ............................................................ 55
6.2.3 Changing Hydraulic Oil and Filter......................................... 56
6.2.4 Steering System Centering .................................................. 57
6.2.5 Rolling System Chain Drive Tension and Alignment ............ 58
7 Trouble Shooting ............................................... 59
8 Specications .................................................... 61
8.1 Mechanical .......................................................... 61
8.2 Hydraulic Fitting Torque ....................................... 62
8.3 Bolt Torque........................................................... 63
9 Index ................................................................... 65

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1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your choice of an AgriMetal Model GR-400Self-Propelled Greens Roller to complement
your operation. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a discerning
turf care industry.
Safe, efcient and trouble free operation of your AgriMetal Greens Roller requires that you and anyone else
who will be operating or maintaining the machine, read and understand the Safety, Operation, Maintenance
and Trouble Shooting information contained within the Operator's Manual.
This manual covers the AgriMetal Model GR-400 Self-Propelled Greens Roller. Use the Table of Contents
or Index as a guide to locate required information.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your Agri-
Metal Dealer or the factory if you need assistance, information or additional copies of the manuals.
OPERATOR ORIENTATION - The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout this manual,
are as seen from the driver's seat and facing forward.

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