Brouwer BTR 30 Installation and operation manual

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BTR 30
TURF ROLLER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL & PARTS LIST CURRENT
FROM SERIAL NO.
610
Kesmac Inc.
23324 Woodbine Avenue, Keswick Ontario Canada L4P 0N1
Tel [phone] Fax [phone]
Web Site www.brouwerkesmac.com Email [email protected]

September 2010
STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY
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Brouwer Kesmac warrants its full line of equipment to be free from defects in material and factory workmanship for a
period of 12 months. This warranty begins on the date of sale or use of the equipment to the original purchaser. This statement does
not extend or limit engine, tractor or component warranties in which the engine, tractor or component manufacturers may carry
extended time periods up to 24 months. Engine, tractor or component warranty claims will be subject to the engine, tractor or
components manufacturer’s approval.
Replacement Parts carry a 90 day replacement warranty and are reimbursed to the dealer. All electrical and hydraulic parts are
limited by this policy and will only be covered upon approval by the service department after inspectionof the part. The installation
and removal of a part will automatically place that part under the replacement parts warranty.
This warranty is limited exclusively to equipment or accessories manufactured or supplied by Brouwer Kesmac and are
subject to the inspection and analysis by the company to conclusively identify the nature and cause of failure.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM must be completely filled out, signed by the customer at the original date of installation, and
returned to Brouwer Kesmac before any claims will be considered.
Brouwer Kesmac reserves the right to incorporate improvements in material and design of its products without notice and is
not obligated to make the same improvements to equipment previously manufactured.
Brouwer Kesmac is not obliged under any warranty policy different from the Kesmac Brouwer Turf warranty policy as
published above.
BROUWER KESMAC RESPONSIBILITIES
Brouwer Kesmac’s obligation under the terms of this warranty is limited to the repair, replacement or credit, at its option, of
the equipment, parts or supply items that conform to its warranty.
DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Only factory-trained service or approved personnel will be permitted to perform warranty service on Brouwer Kesmac
equipment.
2. All major warranty claims exceeding $650.00 (in total including parts and labour) must be authorized by Brouwer Kesmac
before work is performed.
3. All replacement parts used in warranty situations must be furnished by Brouwer Kesmac or approved by Brouwer Kesmac
personnel. The use of non-recommended oil could nullify warranty.
OWNERS RESPONSIBILITIES
The owner is obligated to operate and maintain the equipment in accordance with the recommendations published by Brouwer
Kesmac in the owners/operators manual for the unit. The owner is responsible for the costs associated with such maintenance
and operating adjustments that may be required on a regularly scheduled basis. Where applicable the owner is responsible for
transportation to and from the dealership or service calls made by the dealer.
CONDITIONS THAT VOID WARRANTY
This warranty shall not apply to equipment which:
•1. Has had repairs or modifications not authorized by Brouwer Kesmac
•2. Has been subject to abuse, improper maintenance, or improper application.
•3. Has been modified from original equipment specifications.
WARRANTY EXCEPTIONS
This warranty does not apply to the following items:
•1. Wear items including blades, cutting edges, cutting arms, spark plugs, belts, filters, bearings, sprockets, chains, tires,
light bulbs, lubricants and fluids etc. Cost of normal maintenance including replacement of service items.
•2. Damages to engine/drive systems caused by lack of/or improper lubricants and/or fluids.
•3. Damages arising from accident, misuse or neglect.
•4. Damages to engine/drive systems caused by improper operation and/or maintenance.
•5. Brouwer Kesmac will not be liable for any incidental or consequential damage or injuries, including but not limited to
loss of profits, loss of crops, rental of substitute equipment, or other commercial loss or for damage to the equipment in which
the Company Product is installed.
FREIGHT CARRIER DAMAGE
Claims for equipment damaged in transit should be referred to the freight carrier. Visible damage should be reported immediately and
concealed damage as soon as possible, in accordance with freight carrier regulations.
KESMAC INC.
DBA BROUWER KESMAC
23324 Woodbine Ave.
Keswick, ON L4P 0N1
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.brouwerkesmac.com

BROUWER
BTR 30 – TURF ROLLER
CONTENTS
SECTION 1 – Operators Manual
General Safety 1
Safety Precautions 2
Decals 3
Operating Instructions
Front & Rear Rollers 4
Engine 5
Controls 5
Engine Speed Control 6
Maintenance
Engine 6
Forward / Reverse Adjustment 7
DriveChain 8
Operating Handle Storage 9
Lubrication 10
Specifications 11
SECTION 2 – Parts List
Frame & Rollers Assembly 1
Drive Sprockets & Chains 3
Controls 5
Engine & Transmission 7
Power Unit Protection Cage 9
Dead-Man Switch Assembly 9
Eaton Hydrostat Transmission 12

Section 1 – Operators Manual
GENERAL SAFETY
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Hazards are identified by this symbol
Followed by the signal words
“DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION”.
Always follow safe operating and maintenance
practices to ensure your own safety and also that o
f
others.
The warning and safety signs are prominently
displayed and strategically located on the machine.
Make sure that the decals are always in good
condition and easily readable. The decals are
illustrated on the following pages.
It is important that you familiarize yourself with
these safety signs.
Do not operate this machine if drugs, alcohol or
medication are being used which can affect
alertness or co-ordination.
Seek professional advice before operating the
machine if in doubt about side effects from any
medication being taken that may put your safety at
risk.
DANGER
INDICATES AN IMMEDIATE HAZARDOUS
SITUATION WHICH IF NOT CORRECTED OR
AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURUY.
WARNING
INDICATES THE POTENTIAL HAZARDOUS
SITUATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY IF NOT AVOIDED,
CAUTION
INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION WHICH MAY RESULT IN A
MINOR/MODERATE INJURY.
WARNING
• DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE AT EXCESSIVELY HIGH SPEED.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE IF THE CHAIN AND THE ENGINE
GUARDS ARE NOT SECURED IN PLACE OR ARE DAMAGED.
• WHEN OPERATING THE MACHINE WHILE WALKING BESIDE IT,
KEEP YOUR FEET CLEAR OF THE ROLLERS.
• TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE MACHINE, USE ONLY LOWEST
SPEED WHILE WALKING ALONG SIDE THE MACHINE.
• WHEN OPERATING ACROSS THE SIDE OF A SLOPE, EXERCISE
CAUTION AND ALWAYS WALK ON THE UP-HILL SIDE OF THE
TURF ROLLER.
DO NOT OPERATE ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 20° AS THE
MACHINE MAY TIP CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE
TO THE MACHINE.
• WHEN PARKING AND ALSO TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
MOVEMENT OF THE MACHINE, SWITCH THE ENGINE ‘OFF’.
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BROUWER BTR 30 TURF ROLLER
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
It is important that the operator(s) of this machine follows all the recommended operating
procedures and service schedules that help ensure the safety of the machine, the operators and
bystanders.
It is not possible to list all possible situations that may affect the safety of the machine or the
operators, therefore it is not possible to identify all precautions.
The Owners/Operator must assume responsibility for their own safety, the safety of others and of
the machine by reading this manual, fully understanding the operation of all controls, following
correct operating procedures, and aware of any potential hazards. IF YOU DO NOT
UNDERSTAND – ASK.
IMPORTANT
Use only genuine Brouwer Parts. Parts that are not supplied by Brouwer may not
meet Brouwer specifications or standards of manufacture. The use of non-
approved parts may result in component failure and possibly an accident and injury
to the operator and others.
CAUTION
Allow sufficient time for the engine to cool down before any service work. Failure
to observe this may result in burns from hot exhaust components
IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ANY PART OF THIS MANUAL (OR OTHER MANUALS
SUPPLIED WITH THIS MACHINE) CONTACT YOUR SUPERVISOR, YOUR DEALER OR THE
MAUFACTURER FOR CLARIFICATION.
NOTE
Reference to RIGHT or LEFT are to be interpreted as
viewed from the operating position looking forward.
The Brouwer BTR 30 Turf Roller is designed for safe efficient operation. It must
not be used for any other purpose that that for which it was designed.
Prior to shipping from the factory the machine is inspected to insure that all
guards/shields and warning/operating decals are correctly positioned and
secured.
Before operating the machine the operator must check that all of the above items
are correctly located.
This machine must not be used if any guard/shield or warning/operating decals
are missing, damaged or incorrectly located.
The operator must read and understand this manual before operating the
machine.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FRONT AND REAR ROLERS
Fig. 1
The large front roller has two fill/drain plugs. The roller can be filled with water to the level needed for any
required roller weight. The fill/drain plug threads are the same as standard garden hose end fittings. Water
can be drained out for transporting the machine.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
The small rear roller has one fill/drain plug. It is recommended that before operating the Turf Roller the rear
roller should be filled permanently with sand. This improves the stability of the machine, particularly when
operating on a down slope.
To fill the rear roller with sand the following procedure is recommended:
• Lift the Control Handle up until the rear roller is just clear of the ground.
• Place a suitable support under the Control Handle.
• Remove the 7/16 unc x 1 ½ bolts, washers, and locknuts securing the roller bearings and pull the
roller clear of the frame.
• Stand the roller ‘on-end’. Remove the plug and with a funnel fill the roller with sand. Replace the
fill/drain plug.
• Refit the roller assembly.
Fig. 2
CAUTION
When operating the machine on a down slope do not stop the machine abruptly. A
sudden stop may cause the machine to tip forward.
DO NOT OPERATE UP/DOWN OR ACROSS SLOPES GREATER THAN 20 DEGREES.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ENGINE
The Brouwer BTR 30 Turf Roller is fitted with a Honda GX160 Engine. The owner’s manual for
the engine is supplied with the machine.
It is important to follow the operating and service instructions contained in the manual.
CONTROLS
FIG. 3
The hand control lever for the hydrostatic transmission is located on the Turf Roller Handle.
Move the lever to the right for ‘FORWARD’ and move to the left for ‘REVERSE’.
The transmission is fitted with a “FREE-WHEEL” control. This allows easy movement of the
machine when the engine is not running. The control is located on the front of the transmission
mounting support, between the fan shroud and chain guard.
To put the transmission into “FREE WHEEL”, remove the Hitch Pin from the ‘inner hole’ and
press the Control Pin – ‘fully inward’, insert the Hitch Pin into the ‘center hole’. Reverse the
procedure for ‘DRIVE’ mode.
WARINING
Do not activate the Free-Wheel control if the engine is running or the machine
is stopped on an incline.
To prevent sudden movement of the machine, which may cause injury to the
operator or others, operate the Control Lever slowly and smoothly from
NEUTRAL to FORWARD and REVERSE.
When the hand control lever is in the NEUTRAL (centered) position, the engine is DISENGAGED
from the transmission.
When the engine is stopped and the hand control lever is in the NEUTRAL (centered) position,
the transmission is locked.
The engine ’ON-OFF’ switch has been relocated from the engine to the handle, for operator
convenience and safety.
Fig.3
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
Refer to the Honda Engine Owners manual for the instructions on setting the engine speed.
Set the engine speed control to give two-thirds throttle opening.
IMPORTANT
Do not run the engine at low speed as this may cause damage to the
transmission due to inadequate cooling air flow.
WARNING
When the engine is running and the hand control lever is in the NEUTRAL
(centered) position, the transmission is in “FREE-WHEEL” mode and if the
machine is left unattended it can move/roll and cause personal injury or
machine damage.
MAINTENANCE
ENGINE
Refer to the Honda Engine Owners Manual for recommended engine maintenance procedures,
TRANSMISSION Fig. 4
Check the oil level in the transmission oil reservoir
DAILY. The reservoir is marked ‘correct
level’ when COLD. DO NOT OVERFILL.
IMPORTANT
USE SYNTHETIC SAE 5W40
ONLY. PETRO-CANADA*
DURON SYNTHETIC OR
EQUIVALENT.
Fig.4
*FOR CLOSEST PETRO-CANADA DEALER
CALL – CANADA – 1 800 268-5850
USA - 1 800 284-4572
U.K. - [phone]
If the Roller is inadvertently upset, e.g. tips forward,
ensure that the oil levels are checked in the
Transmission and Engine and topped up if
necessary. Failure to do so can cause serious
damage to both units.
IMPORTANT
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MAINTENANCE
FORWARD-NEUTRAL-REVERSE ADJUSTMENT
It is important that the F – N – R Control Lever and the transmission Lever Arm are adjusted to
give the correct forward and reverse speeds. When replacing parts or servicing the unit, adjust
as follows.
• Remove the Cooling Fan Shroud.
• Remove the Cable End Clevis from the Transmission Lever Arm.
• Release the four nuts on the Adjusting Bolts and screw in the bolts fully.
• Adjust the Cable End Clevis to allow the Clevis Pin to fit through the Lever Arm but NOT
moving the Lever Arm from it’s neutral position. A bushing is fitted in the lever arm.
Check that it is in place.
• Refit the Split Pin.
• Move the Control Lever to the ‘FORWARD’ position until the transmission Lever Arm hits
its internal stop. Hold the Control Lever in this position and unscrew the ‘FORWARD’
Adjusting Bolt until it touches the transmission Lever Arm. Tighten the Locking nuts.
• Repeat the above adjustment for the ‘REVERSE’ setting except that the reverse
Adjusting Bolt should be unscrewed a further ¼ inch after touching the Lever Arm, This
reduces the maximum reverse speed.
Fig.5
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MAINTENANCE
DRIVE CHAINS, REMOVE / REPLACE / ADJUST
FIG. 6
To adjust the Roller Drive Chain 1:
• Loosen the Bolt 2 and Nut 3, this allows intermediate Spindle 4 to slide up or down.
• Position a suitable bar/tool in the frame and against the bottom of the Intermediate
Sprocket 5.
• Apply sufficient weight on the bar/tool in the direction of arrow ‘A’, to tension the Roller
Drive Chain 1.
• Tighten the Bolt 2 and Nut 3.
To adjust the Intermediate Dive Chain 6:
• Back-off the bolt in the Idler Adjusting Sprocket 7.
• Apply pressure in direction of arrow ‘B’ to tension the Intermediate Chain 6.
• Tighten the bolt in the Idler Adjusting Sprocket 7.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT OVER TENSION THE DRIVE CHAINS. THEY MUST NOT BE BAR TIGHT.
THIS WILL CAUSE PREMATURE CHAIN WEAR AND BEARING FAILURE.
LUBRICATE THE CHAINS WITH OIL. DO NOT USE GREASE.
Fig.6
8

OPERATING HANDLE STORED POSITION
IMPORTANT
When it is required to fold up the handle, for storage or transport, remove the LOWER
BOLT to allow the handle to pivot over-center and remain in position.
If the unit is to be transported long distances or over bumpy surfaces a shock cord from the
handle to the frame will provide extra security.
Fig.7
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LUBRICATION
Fig.8
1. TRANSMISSION: SYNTHETIC SAE 5W40. Check oil level daily.
If the Roller is used daily it is recommended to change the transmission oil every 2 months.
Occasional service would allow that period to be extended accordingly, but not to exceed 12
months. To change the oil:
• Remove the Fan Shroud.
• Remove the transmission drain plug
and the fill plug.
• Drain the oil into a suitable container.
• Replace the drain plug
• Refill with 20 fl. oz. (600ml.) of the correct
oil to the bottom of the fill plug hole.
• Replace the fill plug.
• Top up the reservoir to the correct level
• Replace the Fan Shroud. Fig.8
Fig.9
2. ENGINE: Refer to the Honda Engine Owners Manual. Supplied with the machine
3. CHAINS: SAE 30 OIL. Daily. (DO Not Use Grease On The Chains.)
4. FRONT & REAR ROLLER BEARINGS: Grease Monthly
Fig.9
Regular washing and cleaning of your Brouwer Turf Roller will be a benefit in operation,
maintenance and reliability.
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BROUWER BTR 30 TURF ROLLER
SPECIFICATIONS
LENGTH - Operating…….………………..……….63.0in.(1600mm)
- Stored…..…….…………………………37.5in.( 952mm)
WIDTH ..…………………….…………………… 36.0in.( 914mm)
HEIGHT - Operating ( No Roll Cage)………… 40.5in.(1029mm)
- Operating (With Roll Cage)……….. 58.75 in.(1492mm)
- Stored.………………………………… 57.0in.(1448mm)
FRONT ROLLER – Diameter…………………… 24.0in.( 610mm)
- Width…………………………30.0in.( 762mm)
REAR ROLLER - Diameter ………………….. 8.0in.(203 mm)
- Width …………………………30.0in.(762mm)
* WEIGHT - 1/8 in. Steel Drum. Dry. ……………… 530.lbs.(240kg)
- 3/16 in. Steel Drum. Dry. …………… 551.lbs.(250kg)
* Drum full with water, add 400 lbs. (181kg)
Rear roller full with sand, add 80 lbs. (36kg)
ENGINE……………………………………....………HONDA GX160 5.5 HP
TRANSMISSION…………………………………….EATON – MODEL 7
HYDROSTATIC
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ITEM
NO.
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION
QTY
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
TR30033
TR30010
TR30180
TR30183
TR10055
TR10056
TR30237
TR30083
D001-161
D001-160
D001-033
D001-073
D001-109
D001-054
TR10072
D001-158
F040610
F041016
F321000
F211000
F040840
F320800
F210800
F040410
F320400
F210400
KB32016
KH00015
D001-043
F310600
D001-133
KH00026
TR10320
F940224
KX50105
BTR 30 TURF ROLLER
FRAME AND ROLLERS ASSEMBLY
Roller Housing
Roller - 24 in. Dia. (Traction)
Roller - 24 in. Dia. (Smooth)
Roller - 24 in. Dia. (Traction. Heavy Duty)
Scraper - 24in. Roller
Scraper - 8in. Roller
Roller - 8in. Dia.
Handle
Decal - Brouwer. 12 in.
Decal - Brouwer 6in.
Decal - "Warning to Prevent Serious…"
Decal - "Caution to Prevent tipping…"
Decal - "R - N - F"
Decal - "Warning Crushing Hazard…"
Bearing Mounting Bracket
Serial No. Plate
Bolt 3/8 unc x 1 Gr.8
Bolt 5/8 unc x 1 3/4 Gr. 8
Washer 5/8
Locknut 5/8 unc
Bolt 1/2 unc x 4 Gr.8
Washer 1/2
Locknut 1/2 unc
Bolt 1/4 unc x 1 Gr.8
Washer 1/4
Locknut 1/4 unc
Flange Bearing
Pipe Plug 3/4 NPT. Sq. Hd.
Reflector Tape - Orange. (Not Illustrated)
Lockwasher 3/8
Decal - "Important Allow air to vent…"
Plug Recessed 2 NPT. Plastic
Pin. Free Wheeling.
Hitch Pin Clip.
Push Cap Nut.
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
4
4
4
4
2
4
2
4
8
4
2
1
1
4
1
1
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