Brouwer 1570 User manual

BROUWER SOD HARVESTER
1570 & 1576 Models
John Deere
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Kesmac Inc.
23324 Woodbine Avenue, Keswick Ontario Canada L4P 3E9
Tel [phone] Fax [phone]
Web Site www.brouwerturf.com Email [e-mail]
KM99183
Aug. 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
Descriptions 1-01
Specifications 1-02
SECTION 2
SAFETY
General Safety 2-01
SafetyDecals 2-11
SECTION 3
GENERAL OPERATION
Travel Speeds 3-01
Hydraulics 3-01
Controls 3-02
Depth Control 3-03
Cut-Off Length Adjustment 3-04
Cut-Off Blade Depth Adjustment 3-05
Rear Fork Lift 3-06
Pitch Adjustment 3-07
Driver’sGuide 3-08
Track Rod Adjustment 3-08
Rear Suspension 3-08
Cam Follower Thrust Blocks 3-09
Roller Adjustment 3-09
Roller Scraper / Sod Guide Bracket 3-10
CutterDrive 3-11
Conveyors: Rubber or Mintex 3-11
Crown Roller / Front Idler 3-11
MidIdlerAssembly 3-12
Tensioning Belt Idler 3-12
SECTION 4
OPERATION
Harvesting: How to Start a Field 4-01
Suggested Method of Loading Pallets 4-02
RollHarvesting 4-04
StarterTray 4-05
Roll-UpTray 4-06
Roll Cross Conveyor 4-07
SodCatcher 4-08
Slab Harvesting 4-09
Auto-Steer 4-10
RotaryBrush 4-16
Counter 4-16
Canopy and Lights 4-17
SECTION 5
SERVICE
CylinderLock 5-01
Wheel Lug Torque 5-01
Lubrication 5-01
Cutter Drive: V Belt Replacement 5-04
Cutter Drive: Connecting Rods or Crankshaft 5-05
Rubber Belt Installation 5-06
Conveyor Sliders 5-07
Roller Chain Replacement 5-07
Rubber Belt Alignment 5-08
Mintex Mat Installation 5-08
Mintex Mat Alignment 5-09
Roll Cross Conveyor Belt Replacement 5-09
Control Lever Adjustable Stops 5-10

1570 & 1576 SOD HARVESTERS
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
Descriptions 1-01
Specifications 1-02

INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION
The 1570 & 1576 Brouwer Sod Harvesters feature independent floating cutting heads that
improve sod quality by reducing scalping and maintaining consistency. They also reduce waste
and increase yield being able to cut close to irrigation pipes, ditches and fences. Mounted on a
John Deere 5065E Tractor the 1570 & 1576 Sod Harvesters deliver exceptional maneuverability
along with small tractor economy and lasting value.
Operating off uncut turf, the 1570 & 1576 Sod Harvesters can harvest all types of grasses on
varying types of soil, in wet or dry, soft or hard conditions. They can produce rolls or slabs in
dimensions to suit your local market. You can adjust sod thickness ‘on the go’ with the hydraulic
depth control, standard on every new harvester.
The tractor mounted auto-steer assures accuracy and efficiency to increases your harvest. Even
the re-growth and maturity of successive sod crops is enhanced since re-growth strips can also
be cut accurately and consistently.
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INTRODUCTION
SPECIFICATIONS
WIDTH OF CUT 16in. (406 mm.) 18 in. (457 mm.) 24 in. (610 mm.)
LENGTH OF CUT 24 in. (610 mm.) to 100 in. (2540 mm.)
DEPTH OF CUT Up to 2 1/8 in.(54 mm). Power adjustable.
PERFORMANCE 1500 Rolls (1260 m/sq.) per hour.
CONTROLS Individual control levers for each function.
CUTTER / CONVEYOR DRIVES Hydraulic Motor.
CUTTING BLADES One Piece or Three Piece.
CONVEYOR & ROLL-UP Rubber Belt. Standard Profile. Opt: Low Profile. or Metal Mintex.
PALLET SIZE 48in. (1219mm.) X 48 in. (1219mm.) Standard.
OPERATING DIMENSIONS L.204 in. (5182 mm.) W.120 in. (3048 mm.) H.104 in. (2641 mm.)
TRANSPORT DIMENSIONS L. 210 in. (5334 mm.) W. 94 in. (2388 mm.) H. 92 in. (2337 mm.)
CONSTRUCTION High Strength Steel Weldment.
WEIGHT (Harvester Conveyor only) 3610 lbs. (1637 kg.) Plus options/accessories.
WEIGHT (All Harvester Components) 7406 lbs. (3359 kg.) Plus options/accessories.
TRACTOR John Deere OPTIONS ACCESSORIES
TRACTOR.John Deere Model 5065E Slabbing Attachment. Auto-Steer
HORSE POWER 65. (55 @ pto.) Roll Attachment. Brush Attachment.
TRANSMISSION Collar Shift. Roll Cross Conveyor. Roll Count. Std.on Slab.
STEERING Hydrostatic Power. Tires: Canopy & Work Lights.
TIRES ( Industrial ) F: 11-L15. R: 19.5x24 Rear - High Flotation.19.5-24. Adj. Piling Wall.
TRACTOR WEIGHT 2WD: 4634 lbs.(2102 kg.) or Turf Tires.16.9-24 (2wd only). Piling Wall extention:
4WD: 5070 lbs.(2300 kg .) 20in. (508mm)
10in. (254mm).
HYDRAULIC OIL SPECIFICATION
The Hydraulic System is filled at the factory with Petro Can
Hydrex AW46. (Standard Grade).
When topping-up or changing the oil, oil conforming to Inter-
national Standard ISO.G344. HV. Grade must be used .
These oils have improved viscosity and temperature charac-
teristics. It is imperative that the oil used meets the above
specifications.
Clean around all areas to be worked on. Plug and cap all
fittings when removed to prevent dirt or water contaminating
the system that may cause serious damage to the hydraulic
pump and other components.
IMPORTANT
Model Number.
The Model Number is on sales literature, tech-
nical manuals and price lists.
Machine Serial Number.
The serial number applies only to the machine to
which it is allocated.
The serial number must be quoted when
ordering parts or calling for service or warranty.
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1570 & 1576 SOD HARVESTERS
SECTION 2
SAFETY
General Safety 2-01/2-10
Safety Decals 2-11/2-12

SAFETY
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Hazards are identified by this symbol followed by the signal words:
DANGER, WARNING OR CAUTION.
DANGER
Indicates an immediate hazardous situation which if not
corrected or avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a 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 or moderate injury.
Always follow safe operating and maintenance practices to ensure your own safety and that of others.
Warning and safety signs/decals are prominently displayed and strategically placed on the machine.
Before operating the machine check that all safety signs and decals are in place, are not damaged and easily readable.
It is important to familiarize yourself with the safety signs/decals. They are shown in Section 1, pages 3 to 8.
Do not operate the machine if drugs, alcohol or medication are being used which can affect the alertness
or co-ordination of the operator.
Seek professional advice before operating the machine if there is any doubt about the side effects of medication
being taken that may put your safety at risk.
It is imperative that the warnings shown on all decals are strictly adhered to.
The driver and stacker(s) must pay particular attention to the decals illustrated here.
Located on the Rear Beam. Located on the Controls Cover-
See page 2-12.See page 2-12.
WARNING
For clarity some safety guards are not shown. Do not operate machine if any safety devices are damaged or
missing.
The following safe operating procedures must be observed.
•It is important that the operator is in full control of the harvester at all times.
•Before reverse travel is engaged the Stacker(s) must remove themselves from the stacking platform to a
safe location clear of the machine, in view of the operator, eg: on the uncut turf (conveyor side),clear of
the path of the harvester.
•While reversing, the operator must monitor the path of travel to ensure the Stacker(s) are in sight at all
times, while steering clear of any obstructions in the field.
•While harvesting reverse must be used only when absolutely necessary.
•The stacker(s) must not be on the rear of the harvester while transporting in reverse.
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