Gregoire G65 User manual

MAINTENANCE MANUAL AND
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
G65
G65
001241_en

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FOREWORD
GREGOIRE S.A.S.
89, avenue de Barbezieux - Châteaubernard BP213 -16111
COGNAC Cedex/France
Tél [phone] Fax [phone]
Welcome to the controls of your new GREGOIRE Grape Harvester.
We congratulate you on your excellent choice and hope that your new grape
harvester will give you complete satisfaction.
To obtain the best from your equipment, we advise you to pay full attention to this
maintenance and driving manual.
You will be able to acquire first hand manufacturer’s information and be able to
familiarise yourself with your new product.
This will help you to operate your new GREGOIRE machine at optimum
performance, productivity, comfort and safety.
Please ensure that all users carefully follow the maintenance, adjustment, and
safety instructions in this manual.
A vast network of dealers are available worldwide to meet all your product needs.
We wish you all the best with your new GREGOIRE grape harvester,
Yoursfaithfully
GREGOIRE S.A.S.

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CONTENTS
SECTION I
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................... 1
OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................. 2
UPGRADES AND MODIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................2
OPTIONS OR VARIANTS ....................................................................................................................... 3
SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES .................................................................................................... 3
WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................... 3
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION .................................................................................................................. 4
COMPLIANCE AND APPROVAL CERTIFICATE.................................................................................... 5
SAFETY DEFINITIONS........................................................................................................................... 6
GENERAL SAFETY RULES ................................................................................................................... 7
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION ........................................................................................ 9
INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS......................................................................................... 11
THREE POINT LINKAGE...................................................................................................................... 13
VINEYARD DRIVING ............................................................................................................................ 13
ROAD DRIVING.................................................................................................................................... 14
TOXIC SUBSTANCES .......................................................................................................................... 15
SAFETY PICTOGRAMS - FRANCE......................................................................................................16
SAFETY STICKERS - AUSTRALIA....................................................................................................... 19
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ............................................................................................................. 22
NOTES.................................................................................................................................................. 23
SECTION II
GENERAL DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................................... 25
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS............................................................................................................. 26
DRIVER’S CONTROL BOX................................................................................................................... 27
REAR CONTROL PANEL ..................................................................................................................... 28
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................................... 29
MAIN CONVEYORS - CLEATED BELTS.............................................................................................. 30
CROSS AND SIDE DISCHARGE CONVEYORS .................................................................................. 32
TOP AND BOTTOM CLEANING FANS................................................................................................. 33
GREGOIRE A.R.C PICKING HEAD ...................................................................................................... 34
CENTRE THE GREGOIRE A.R.C. PICKING HEAD.............................................................................. 37
COLLECTION SYSTEM........................................................................................................................ 38
STICK PULLERS .................................................................................................................................. 39
TRANSMISSION................................................................................................................................... 40
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.......................................................................................................................... 41
WHEEL DRIVE ASSISTANCE .............................................................................................................. 42
ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT......................................................................................................................... 43
BEFORE STARTING A NEW HARVESTER ......................................................................................... 44
HARVESTER WASH DOWN ................................................................................................................ 45
WINTER STORAGE.............................................................................................................................. 47
LUBRICATION POINTS........................................................................................................................ 49
PICKING HEAD LUBRICATION POINTS.............................................................................................. 50
HYDRAULIC SCHEMATICS ................................................................................................................. 51
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS................................................................................................................ 54
WARRANTY CLAUSES ........................................................................................................................ 57
NOTES.................................................................................................................................................. 60

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INTRODUCTION
This maintenance and driving manual includes technical and practical information required to
adjust, operate, and maintain this machine.
Read this manual carefully BEFORE you use the machine.
The GREGOIRE Grape Harvester has been designed to give you the highest possible
satisfaction under a wide variety of operating conditions.
Before the machine is delivered, to the dealer or importer, various checks and inspections are
carried out to ensure that the customer receives their machine in a fully operational condition.
It is important to carry out regular maintenance operations as described in this handbook, at the
recommended intervals.
The first part of this handbook draws your attention to "SAFETY" issues.
Keep this document with the machine, in a safe place, so that it is always available when
required.
The definitions of "Left" and "right" are as indicated according to the driver's normal seated
position on the machine, facing forwards.
This machine is intended exclusively for the harvesting of grapes.
All other uses are considered contrary to normal utilisation and are therefore prohibited.

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OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS
This grape harvesting machine has been designed for use on various types of terrain, up and
down gradients & and sideways slopes - provided the proper cautions are exercised.
All operators MUST read the maintenance and utilisation handbook before using the machine,
in order to familiarise themselves with the controls and functions.
Driver training courses are also offeredat the GREGOIRE S.A.S. factory, as an aid tointroduce
users to themachine's specialdesignfeatures.
The machine should only be used, maintained, and repaired by persons who are familiar with
its special features, the safety measures to be taken, and are equipped with the proper tools.
UPGRADES AND MODIFICATIONS
In keeping with theirproduct improvement policy, GREGOIRE S.A.S. reserve the right to modify
the characteristics of theirproducts without notice.
Kv Group Cognac also disclaim all liability for anydifferences between the product specifications
and the descriptiongiven in GREGOIRE publications, including this manual.
Kv Group Cognac reserve the right to make any technical improvements to our products that we
consider useful, with no obligation to apply these modifications to machines that have already
been delivered.
Note: As this document is used throughout the Gregoire distribution network,
illustrations, photos, and texts for the same type of machine may vary according to the
specific country or publication date.

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OPTIONS OR VARIANTS
These machines have been designed to work under a wide range of conditions, with many
different grape varieties.
There are also a number of factory approved accessories which are available to improve
harvesting performance and quality, under specific conditions
(see “options and variants” on our price lists – and / or consult your local Gregoire Dealer).
SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
GREGOIRE spare parts and accessories are specially designed for GREGOIRE machinery.
Spare parts from any other source may have detrimental effects on the machine operation, and
even compromise your safety.
Only GREGOIRE spare parts are covered by our warranty.
Please give the full identification number of the machine when ordering spare parts and
accessories.
WARRANTY
Your machine is protected by a contractual warranty from your dealer or importer, as well as by
current legislation.
The warranty is only applicable for defective parts on machines used under normal conditions
and maintained according to the instructions in this maintenance manual.
(for further details - see “warranty conditions” at the end of this manual).

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MACHINE IDENTIFICATION
The machine serial numbers are displayed in the following locations:
Manufacturer's plate:-
The manufacturer's plate is located on the left-hand side.
Note the details from the manufacturer’s plate:
Type
Fullserialno.
Year
Please specify the serial number of the grape harvesting machine in all correspondence with
your GREGOIRE dealer or agent.
Always give all the data from this plate when ordering spare parts to avoid errors.
CAUTION: Never remove the manufacturer’s plates from the machine.

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SAFETY DEFINITIONS
There are a number of warning signs that have been placed on the machine for your safety,
and that of others.
This symbol is displayed wherever there may be a safety risk. - take extra care.
Take the time to read and understand all the instructions in the utilisation handbook
The most common are as follows: WARNING, SAFETY WARNING, and DANGER.
WARNING:
refers to safety instructions in the utilisation and maintenance manual, informing users, and
others, of possible risks.
SAFETY WARNING:
informs users that there is a risk of serious injury and reminds them to take special care.
DANGER:
warns users that there is a major risk, which may possibly be life-threatening
Other words, such as "CAUTION" and "N.B." are used to draw your attention to specific
instructions in the utilisation manual, and must be followed for your safety.
CAUTION:
warns users of mechanical problems that may occur, if instructions are not followed.
N.B:
indicates information the user needs to know to avoid minor mechanical problems, that can
occur if proper procedures are not followed.

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
•Safety should at all times be the prime consideration when working with this equipment.
Remember that vigilance & caution are essential to ensure your safety, and that of others,
when working on or around this harvester.
•Before operating, adjusting, or servicing the machine it is important to ensure that the safety
instructions in this manual are carefully read and understood by all personnel.
•Users are fully liable for exercising due caution, and complying with all safety instructions.
•It is mandatory that operators take all possible precautions to ensure both their own safety,
and also the safety of any bystanders that may be in the vicinity.
•Only authorised & fully trained persons are to operate the harvester, or work in close
proximity. All other persons are to stay well clear (at least 10 metres) during operation.
•Ensure that all persons around the harvester have been made aware of and have been fully
warned of any potential hazards that exist. Especially the danger of entrapment, crushing or
cutting - by any swinging, tilting or rotating parts of the machinery.
•Legislation and regulations on accident prevention and safety, occupational medicine,
environmental protection, and traffic must be scrupulously observed at all times.
•Always check the intended area of operations to ensure that there are no persons, animals,
obstructions or potential hazards in the vicinity before starting the machine, and during
manoeuvres.
•Do not allow children, or inexperienced people, on or near the harvester while operating.
Only authorized personnel should be within 10 metres of the machine, if running.
•It is mandatory to NEVER carry passengers on the machine. While operating the harvester
may react to sudden changes in terrain, beyond the control of the driver.
•Never stand on the engine covers, or other parts of the machine, which are not designated
platforms. Use only the ladders & platforms designed to gain entry to the driver's seat.
•Never step outside, bypass, or attempt to perform any work outside the top perimeter
guardrails. These barriers are there for your safety and fall prevention.
•Always face the ladder when climbing or descending & use both hands at all times. If you
require any tools on top of the harvester, always have someone else pass them up & down.
•NEVER attempt to climb on or off the access ladders while the harvester is in motion.
Sudden movement of the plant could cause an operator to fall, or become entangled.

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
•Any controls fitted to, or near, the upper deck areas are to be used for set-up, adjustment or
cleaning purposes only. Personnel are to remain off of the harvester when in motion.
•When not in use, any remote controls (cord, cable, levers, hoses etc) must be returned to
their prescribed positions to prevent any accidental trigger.
•Prior to start-up, replace all protective systems; safety guards; and covers removed during
any adjustment, maintenance or cleaning.
•Ensure that all protective systems, and pictograms, are properly positioned and in good
condition. Replace any defective components immediately.
•Inspect the general area and check that there are no potential hazards, or obstacles, in the
way of the machinery.
•Ensure that all staff have removed jewellery, tied back long hair, and do not wear loose
clothing. There is potential for these items to be caught in rotating or moving devices.
•Under no circumstances reach inside the harvester while it is operating. Never put your
hands, arms, or feet near moving parts - even if they appear to be running at low speed.
Maintain a safe distance at all times.
•Ground personnel should never walk in front of the wheels when operating. Always
exercise caution when in close proximity to any moving machinery.
•Never drive or operate this equipment under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications,
which will affect working performance.
•Personnel which are taking any medications, or in a state of severe fatigue, should obtain a
medical clearance on their capacity to operate the machine safely.
•If you become aware of any unusual noises or vibration, stop the machine immediately,
disable all power sources and rectify the cause of the problem before continuing.
If necessary, call your local GREGOIRE dealer, especially in the case of safety systems.
NOTE: Throughout this manual, some protective systems may not be shown in some photos to
facilitate a better understanding of machine operations or adjustments.
WARNING: It is mandatory that all protective systems are to be replaced before
using the machinery.