John Berends Implements Pty Ltd Grow-Master 2000 User manual

John Berends
Implements Pty Ltd
AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS
OPERATOR’SMANUAL
PARTSLIST
Grow-Master Aerator
PRODUCT NO.
0175 Grow-Master 2000 (6’7”)
0176 Grow-Master 2400 (7’11”)
0177 Grow-Master 2800 (9’3”)
0178 Grow-Master 3200 (10’6”)
130 FRANKSTON-DANDENONG RD, DANDENONG SOUTH, VIC. 3175 AUSTRALIA
(ABN 79 007 035 369)
PHONE [phone] FAX NO. [phone]
[e-mail] www.johnberendsimplements.com.au

TABLEOFCONTENTS
PageNo.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................... 3
INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………….…………….5
SAFETY FEATURES............................................................................................. 6
ASSEMBLY............................................................................................................ 7
OPERATION.......................................................................................................... 8
MAINTENANCE..................................................................................................... 8
SPARE PARTS...................................................................................................... 9

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SAFETY
Farm machinery is dangerous if operated incorrectly so please read this manual in its entirety
prior to operating the machine.
No operator, however experienced in farm machinery operation, should attempt to use
any machine they have not been competently trained to use. Your local Department of
Agriculture can help you with training, as can most Occupational Health and Safety offices,
Agricultural schools and colleges and farm equipment dealerships.
All instructions relating to tractor safety as per the tractor operators manual should be
followed. When making any machine adjustments, stop the tractor engine first and wait for all
moving parts to stop. Maintain the tractor to ensure it remains safe to use. Do not operate
faulty or damaged equipment.
Extreme caution should be taken when fitting equipment to the tractor’s three point
linkage. Avoid standing between the implement and the tractor when coupling machinery.
All machines should be mounted and retained correctly. All guards must be kept in
place and correctly maintained. P.T.O. shafts must be correctly attached and secured to both
the tractor and the machine. Decals must be visible and legible at all times. Keep well clear of
all moving parts.
Keep all people and animals at a safe distance from all moving parts. Children must not
be allowed to operate this equipment and all passengers must have the same level of
protection as the operator.
Wear protective clothing where appropriate.
Never operate when tired (not alert) or in poorly lit areas and stay alert for humps and
other hidden hazards. Remove all timber, rocks and foreign objects prior to operation.
Avoid operating the machine in wet conditions.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on hills. Avoid sudden movement,
sudden breaking, high speeds, rough terrain and steep slopes.

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If machine starts to vibrate, stop tractor, turn off engine and investigate.
After striking a foreign object or if there are doubts about the performance of the
machine, stop the tractor as described and check if machine is making excessive noise.
Extreme caution must be taken when working in public areas (roadsides etc). It is
recommended that flaps and chains are fitted to slashers when operating in public areas.
These are available as optional extras. Rear flaps are compulsory in public areas.
Watch overhead clearance and beware of underground pipes and cables.
Where fitted, hydraulic hoses and fittings must be maintained so as to prevent damage.
Do not modify this equipment in anyway, or use it for any other purpose than it was
designed to do.
Never work under unsupported machines or adjust unsupported machines. Do not
enter the danger zone where a load being carried by a machine could fall on you, for example
a round bale from a bale fork, a log from a carryall or material from a rear end loader.
These instructions should be used in conjunction with any local regulations regarding safety ie
OHS.
Maintenance is essential for safe operation. Ensure maintenance is carried out
regularly by people qualified to do so. This is of particular importance on P.T.O.
drive machines where driven parts can fly off at high speed if wearing parts are
not properly maintained.
FAILURETOFOLLOWTHESEINSTRUCTIONSAND
PROCEDURESMAYRESULTINEQUIPMENT
MALFUNCTION,ORDAMAGE,SERIOUSINJURYOR
EVENDEATH.

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INTRODUCTION:
This manual was developed specifically for the machine you have purchased. The information within is
to assist you in preparing, operating and maintaining your machine. Please read and understand the
contents of the manual completely before attempting to operate your machine, paying special attention
to all safety details. With our policy of continuous improvement, products and specifications may change
without notice and without incurring the obligation to install such changes on any unit previously
delivered.
Aerators
The Grow-Master Aerator is designed for reducing compaction in pasture, aerating the soil, cultivation of
the top soil and generally rejuvenating tired pastures. The two rotors can be adjusted to give various
degrees of cut by repositioning the two bolts at the outside end of each rotor.
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL 2000 2400 2800 3200
No. Tines 40 48 56 64
Working width 2000mm 2400mm 2800mm 3200mm
Overall width 2130mm 2530mm 2930mm 3330mm
Weight 458kg 516kg 574kg 626kg
WARRANTY
John Berends Implements P/L warrants each new product sold to be free from defects in material and
workmanship, under normal use and service, as outlined in the operators manual, for a period of 12
months.
This warranty is void if any damage to the machine has been caused by misuse or non genuine parts
have been used or any repairs have been made by any persons other than authorised dealer service
personnel.
The manufacturer/dealer is not obligated to any transportation charges incurred in the repair or
replacement of parts.
This warranty does not exclude any condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or any
other legislation which implies any condition which cannot be excluded.
Copyright 1998 This Safety Manual is copyright and no part may be reproduced without
the written permission of John Berends Implements.