Brillion HFC Series User manual

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
BRILLION )$50(48,30(17
BRILLION, WISCONSIN 54110 5K094
799rev3-31-05
HFC Field Cultivator
Brillion
Brillion
MODELS: HFCT37 THROUGH HFCT45
HFKT37 THROUGH HFKT45
WIDE (37-Foot through 45-Foot)
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Introduction....................................................................................................................................3
Location reference...................................................................................................................3
Parts ordering..........................................................................................................................3
Safety Suggestions........................................................................................................................4
Safety Warning Signs....................................................................................................................5
Decal locations........................................................................................................................7
Pre-operating Checks....................................................................................................................8
Operating Instructions .................................................................................................................12
Safety chain ........................................................................................................................12
Prepare for transport .............................................................................................................12
Prepare for field operation.....................................................................................................13
Operating depth adjustment..................................................................................................13
Maintenance................................................................................................................................15
Fasteners ..............................................................................................................................15
Shanks .................................................................................................................................15
Lubrication........................................................................................................................15,16
Assembly Instructions..................................................................................................................17
Frame halves.........................................................................................................................17
Drawbar to Frame .................................................................................................................18
Center rockshaft and wheels.................................................................................................19
Center Section Adjust Rods ..................................................................................................20
Center section wheel cylinders..............................................................................................21
Leveling linkage.....................................................................................................................22
Cylinder anchor attachment ..................................................................................................23
Wing attachment ...................................................................................................................24
Cylinder attachment to cylinder anchors...............................................................................25
Wing rockshafts and wheels..................................................................................................26
Wing adjust rods....................................................................................................................27
Gage Wheels.........................................................................................................................29
Shanks ..................................................................................................................................29
Shank locations.....................................................................................................................32
Hydraulics..............................................................................................................................34
Light Kit ....................................................................................................................................35a
Spike Tooth Drags .......................................................................................................................36
Coil Tine Drags............................................................................................................................43
Trouble Shooting .........................................................................................................................49
Specifications .............................................................................................................................51
Contents
Contents
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To obtain maximum benefits from the BRILLION FIELD CULTIVATOR, please study this manual carefully
before starting assembly or operation. A special section, “Assembly Instructions”, is included. If items
in this manual are not understood, contact your local Brillion dealer
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The Symbol Shown Is Used To Call Your Attention To Instructions
Concerning Your Personal Safety. This Symbol Is Found On Your
Machine - It Points Out Important Safety Precautions. It Means
“ATTENTION! - Become Alert! Your Personal Safety Is Involved!” Read
The Message That FollowsAnd Be Alert To The Possibility Of Personal
Injury Or Death.
Location Reference
Right hand, left hand, and forward designations are determined by standing behind the machine and fac-
ing the direction it will travel during field operation.
Parts Ordering
When ordering parts for this machine, include the complete model number and serial number. Refer to
the name plate on the drawbar as shown in Figure 1. Please read and record this number upon taking
delivery of this machine.
FIELD CULTIVATOR Model _____________________
Serial Number _______________________________
Date Purchased ______________________________
Be sure to read the warranty card which is shipped
with the machine. Return the proper portion of the
card for recording at the factory. NAME PLATE
BE ALERT!
Your Safety Is Involved.
Introduction
Introduction
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SAFETY SUGGESTIONS
Federal law requires you to explain the safety and operating instructions furnished with this machine
to all employees before they are allowed to operate the machine. These must be repeated to the em-
ployees at the beginning of each season. Be sure to observe and follow the instructions for the safety
of anyone operating or near the machine.
Investigation has shown that nearly 1/3 of all farm accidents are caused by careless use of machin-
ery. You can do your part in improving safety by observing the following suggestions. Insist that all
people working with you or for you abide by them.
1. Do not stand between the tractor and implement when attaching or detaching implement unless
both are not moving.
2. Before applying pressure to the system, be sure all connections are tight and that hydraulic
lines
and hoses are not damaged. Check the system again while cycling.
3. Escaping fluid under pressure can be nearly invisible and have enough force to penetrate the
skin causing serious injury. Use a piece of cardboard or wood, rather than hands, to search for
suspected leaks. If injured by fluid, see a doctor at once.
4. Do not make adjustments or lubricate machine while it is in motion.
5. Do not allow anyone to ride on tractor or machine.
6. Always use transport locks while transporting the machine.
7. Do not transport at speeds over 15 mph.
8. Avoid sudden stops or turns when transporting because the weight of machine may cause
operator to lose control of tractor. Use a tractor heavier than the machine. Do not allow tractor
drawbar to swing when in transport.
9. Use caution when towing behind articulated steering tractors; fast or sharp turns may cause
the machine to shift sideways.
10. When transporting the machine on a road or highway, use adequate warning symbols, reflec
tors, lights, and slow moving vehicle signs as required. Use a safety chain.
11. Block machine so it will not roll when unhitched from tractor.
12. Relieve pressure in hydraulic lines before uncoupling hydraulic hoses from tractor. On most
tractors this can be done by operating valves after engine is stopped.
13. Securely block machine when working on or under it to prevent injury in case of hydraulic fail
ure or inadvertent lowering by another person.
14. Lower machine to ground when not in use.
15. Do not fold or unfold wings without first bleeding all air from the hydraulic circuit.
16. Know the height of your machine in the folded position, do not fold the wings under low power
lines or other obstructions.
17. Fold wings on as level a surface as possible.
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SAFETY WARNING SIGNS
The “WARNING” signs and their locations illustrated on the following two pages are placed on the ma-
chine to warn of hazards. “The warnings found on the signs are for your own personal safety and that
of those around you.” OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS!
There are three levels of hazard intensity that appear with the safety alert symbol on safety decals:
DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION. Hazard intensity is defined as follows:
DANGER - Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal
injury or death.
CAUTION - A reminder of safety practices, or an alert to unsafe practices which could
result in personal injury.
Keep these signs clean so they can be observed readily. Wash with soap and water or cleaning solu-
tion as required.
Replace “WARNING” signs should they become damaged, painted over or if they are missing.
When replacing decals, clean the machine surface thoroughly using soap and water or cleaning solu-
tion to remove all dirt and grease.
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11.--2J431 - Amber
12.--2J430 - Red
5.--3K706
Orange,
Black &
White
13.--6J376
Red & White
2.--8J310
Yellow & Black
3.--3J678
Red & White
6.--9J629
Red & White
FALLING WINGS CAN CAUSE INJURY
OR DEATH. STAND CLEAR WHEN WINGS
ARE BEING RAISED OR LOWERED.
DANGER
8J310
HARROWS OR OTHER DEVICES MOUNTED ON THE REAR OF THIS
MACHINE WILL USUALLY MAKE IT DRAWBAR-LIGHT. TO AVOID
PERSONAL INJURY FROM MACHINE TIPPING REARWARD, ALWAYS
LOWER MACHINE TO GROUND BEFORE DISCONNECTING TRACTOR.
SEE OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR DETAILS.
DANGER
5J333
1. DO NOT LUBRICATE, ADJUST OR REPAIR WHEN MACHINE IS IN MOTION.
2. DO NOT TOW OR TRANSPORT FASTER THAN 15 MILES PER HOUR.
3. DO NOT RIDE ORALLOW OTHERS TO RIDE ON THE MACHINE.
4. BLOCK UPALL HYDRAULICALLY OR MECHANICALLY RAISED COMPONENTS TO PREVENT
UNINTENDED LOWERING OR LOWER THE MACHINE TO THE GROUND TO MAKE ADJUSTMENT
OR REPAIRS WHEN NOT IN USE.
5. KEEPALL PERSONS AWAY FROM MACHINE DURING HITCHING AND OPERATING.
6. SLOW DOWN BEFORE MAKING SHARP TURNS OR USING THE BRAKES.
DRIVE SLOWLY OVER ROUGH GROUND, SIDE HILLS,AND AROUND CURVES TO AVOID TIPPING.
7. COMPLY WITH ALL LAWS WHEN TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS.
8. INSTRUCTALL OPERATORS IN THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE MACHINE.
REVIEW THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR CORRECT PROCEDURES.
9. BLOCK IMPLEMENT TO PREVENT MOVEMENT WHEN UNHITCHED FROM TRACTOR.
8J310
CAUTION
STAND CLEAR
WHEN RAISING
OR LOWERING
WINGS.
6J376
DANGER
DANGER
STAND CLEAR
WHEN RAISING
OR LOWERING
WINGS.
3J678
BLEED THE AIR FROM WING LIFT CYLINDERS
BEFORE OPERATING. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL
ALLOW WINGS TO FREE-FALL AND MAY CAUSE
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. SEE OPERATOR’S
MANUAL FOR CORRECT PROCEDURE.
DANGER
WATCH FOR ELECTRICAL WIRES
AND OTHER OVERHEAD OBSTRUC-
TIONS WHEN FOLDING WINGS.
9J629
DANGER
FAILURE TO HEED THESE WARNINGS
MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH.
HIGH PRESSURE OIL EASILY PUNCTURES
SKIN CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY,
GANGRENE OR DEATH.
IF INJURED, SEEK EMERGENCY MEDICAL
HELP. IMMEDIATE SURGERY IS
REQUIRED TO REMOVE OIL.
DO NOT USE FINGERS OR SKIN TO
CHECK FOR LEAKS.
LOWER LOAD OR RELIEVE HYDRAULIC
PRESSURE BEFORE LOOSENING FITTINGS.
WARNING
DO NOT GO NEAR LEAKS
10813A
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1. 5J333 - DANGER, “ROLLING HARROWS. . .” 2. 8J310 - CAUTION LIST 3. 3J678 - DANGER , “BLEED THE AIR. . .” 4. 3J675 - DANGER, “FALLING WINGS. . .” 5. 3K706 - WARNING, HYDRAULIC LEAKS 6. 9J629 - DANGER, ELECTRICAL HAZARD 7. 4K036 - “BRILLION” 2 3/4” x 20” 8. 4K039 - “BRILLION” 3 3/4” x 40” 9. 4K037 - “BRILLION” 2 3/4” x 32” 10. 4K038 - “FIELD COMMANDER” 11. 2J431 - REFLECTIVE AMBER 12. 2J430 - REFLECTIVE RED 13. 6J376 - DANGER, “STAND CLEAR. . .”
DECAL LOCATIONS
7
4
12 13
7
12
4
7
8
1
5
3
6
11
4
7
10
9
10 7
4
8
11
2
9
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PRE-OPERATING CHECKS
Hydraulic cylinders
Before raising or lowering the wings, be sure that the wing lift cylinders
are properly bled (all air is removed from the hydraulic circuit). Improperly
bled cylinders will permit the wings to free-fall, possibly causing injury to
the operator and damage to the machine.
Bleed the system by removing the rod end pins which connect the cylinder to the wing and
fully extend and fully retract the cylinders three or four times. Reconnect the cylinder rod
ends to the wings.
Check to make sure that flow restrictors have been installed in the wing lift circuits. These
are screwed into the rod end port of all 4 wing lift cylinders, and also into the base end port
of the two outer wing cylinders. These restrictors control the passage of oil to and from the
wing lift cylinders and prevent the wings from falling too rapidly.
Tractor hydraulic level
The wing lift and depth control cylinders are shipped from the factory without oil in them.
All 12 cylinders must be charged with oil, they will use approximately 14 gallons of oil.
Check your tractor hydraulic level to avoid any damage to the system.
Three point hitch position
Before moving the implement, be sure the three point lift arms of the tractor have been
raised to avoid damaging the tongue on the cultivator when making sharp turns.
Jack
Make sure the jack has been moved to its storage position on the drawbar and pinned in
place.
Level adjust
Because this field cultivator has different diameter tires on the center section than it does on the
wings, it is important to follow these leveling instructions exactly.
The depth adjust rods for the center section must be adjusted equally to prevent damage to the
center axle.
1. Unfold the wings of the field cultivator. Be sure to hold the control lever to the extend
position until the wing lift cylinders are completely extended.
2. Operate the hydraulic control lever for the wheel cylinders to the extend position and
hold it there until there is no movement in any of the wheel cylinders.
3. Measure the pin center distances of the wheel cylinders(See figure 3):
If they are all the same, (approximately 28 1/4”), proceed to step #6.
If the pin centers differ, retract the cylinders and measure the pin centers. If they are not
all the same length, (approximately 20 1/4”), adjust the rod end clevis as necessary so
that all cylinders are the same length. Make sure that the rod end thread engages the
clevis completely, and that the locking bolt on the cylinder clevis is tightened.
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