Kellands Agribuggy 2500 Assembly instructions

Agribuggy
2500

THE AGRIBUGGY 2500
LOW GROUND PRESSURE VEHICLE
OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUFACTURED BY:
Kellands Agricultural Limited.
Brimpsfield Rd., Birdlip, Gloucestershire. GL4 8JH
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE KEPT WITH THE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES AND SHOULD
BE READ BY ALL OPERATORS BEFORE USING, MAINTAINING OR REPAIRING THE
MACHINE
After reading this manual and becoming acquainted with the Agribuggy it is recommended
that you fill the sprayer with water only and have a trial run in a grass or stubble field. It is
important that you get used to all aspects of operating the machine before applying
chemicals.
The machine has been designed specifically for crop spraying and fertiliser spreading and therefore does not
come within the scope of the Agriculture (Tractor Cabs) regulations. It should, therefore, not be used for any
other purpose and should not be used for towing or be fitted with any other equipment unless approved by the
manufacturer.
Issue 5 - 24/8/2006 - Applicable to machines manufactured from January 2006 (Build 56 onwards)

© Kellands Agricultural Ltd 2006/2007
Table of contents - Agribuggy 2500
Cover Page
3
Daily Maintenance Points –Engine
20
Table of Contents
4
EC Declaration of Conformity
5
Maintenance & Technical Information:
21
Safety Precautions
7
Engine oil
21
Changing oil filter
22
Machine Operation:
Adjusting belts
23
Running in
8
Hydraulic pump drive
24
Main driving controls
8
Cooling fan
24
Starting engine
8
Cooling system
25
Stopping engine
9
Fuel system
26/27
Handbrake
9
Valve clearances
27
Power steering
9
Camshaft belt
27
Throttle
10
Hydraulic system
27
Automatic transmission
10/11
Hyd oil & filter/Air cleaning system
28
Transmission temperature
11
Intercooler
29
Transfer gearbox
12
Cab filtration
29
Differential lock
12
Air conditioning
29
Foot brakes
13
Automatic transmission
30
Drivers seat
13
Transfer gearbox
30
RDS Monitors
13
Battery
30
Warning / safety systems
13
Electrical
30
Instrumentation
14
Fuses
31
Hydraulic PTO system
14
Handbrake
32
Spool valves/electro-hydraulics
15
Footbrakes
32
Air conditioning/ventilation
15/16
Steering
33
Emergency cab exit
16
Axle drive shafts
34
Row crop work
17
Wheel hubs / bearings
34
Axle oil levels
34
Field Operation:
Wheel alignment
35
Field planning
17
Greasing
35
Potatoes
18
Tyres
35
Sugar beet
18
Cleaning
35
Choice of jets
18
Forward speed
18
Maintenance Schedule
37
Fertiliser Spreading:
18
Parts
38
Centreliner spreaders
18
Amazone spreaders
18
Appendices
1 Four wheel steering
39-41
Seed Drilling
19
2 Row crop wheel settings
43

Service & Warranty
19
EC Declaration of Conformity
EC Declaration of conformity
Kellands Agricultural Limited
Brimpsfield Road,
Birdlip, Gloucestershire.
GL4 8JH
Type: AGRIBUGGY LOW GROUND PRESSURE VEHICLE
Model: AGRIBUGGY 2500
Build no.: ................................................................
Serial no.: ................................................................
Month/year of manufacture: ..................................
This is to certify that the above machine complies with the Supply of
Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992 (S.I. 1992/3073) as amended by (S.I.
1994/2063) and has been self-certified by the above named company.

Signed ...........................................
Date ..............................
On behalf of Kellands Agricultural Limited

Safety Precautions
For your own and, more importantly, other peoples safety please read this section carefully and
remember the points made.
1. The machine should only be used, maintained and repaired by people familiar with it and in doing so they
should comply with the operating, maintenance and safety instructions in this manual.
2. The machine should not be driven at speeds in excess of 30 m.p.h. (50kph)
3. Maximum laden weight should not exceed 6.5 tonnes.
4. Keep all nuts & bolts tight.
5. Do not permit any person to ride on the machine other than the driver.
6. Stop engine, apply parking brake and ensure gearshift is in "Park" before leaving seat.
7. Great care should be exercised when operating on steep gradients to maintain proper stability.
8. Always keep machine in gear when going downhill. Ensure 1st gear is selected on steep hills.
9. Brakes should always be kept in proper operating condition.
10. Ensure speed is low enough for an emergency stop to be effective under all load conditions.
11. Ensure all guards, covers and access panels are fitted at all times.
12. Ensure engine is stopped and handbrake applied before carrying out adjustments or lubrication.
13. Engine must be stopped before connecting, disconnecting or making any adjustment to the hydraulic power
take off.
14. Never start the engine other than from the driving position.
15. Select neutral or "Park" and depress foot brake before starting engine.
16. The machine should be regularly maintained as per the maintenance schedule in this manual.
17. Before carrying out any repairs or welding on the Agribuggy, the sprayer or the spreader, remove all
chemical and fertiliser residues with a pressure washer or steam cleaner together with a suitable detergent and
brushing if necessary - Burning chemical fumes are extremely toxic - Ammonium Nitrate (e.g. Nitram) can be
explosive. Chemical residues are extremely hazardous to anyone working on the machine.
18. Hose machine down regularly - do not allow dirt / fertilisers to build up on the engine, particularly ammonium
nitrate - this can create a fire hazard!
NB If any factory or field repairs have to be carried out on a contaminated machine we reserve the right

to either refuse to carry out the work or to charge for any necessary cleaning.
Agricultural chemicals can be very dangerous. Improper selection or use can seriously injure people, animals,
plants, the soil or other property. Be safe: select the right chemical for the job. Handle it with care. Follow the
instructions on the container label and instructions for the spraying equipment.
Operation - Driving controls
Running in
There are no strict running in rules for the International TDI diesel engine. However, do not treat it harshly during
the first fifty hours running. Avoid consistently high speeds above 3000 rpm but do not let the engine labour.
There should always be a positive response from the throttle. Select the right gear for the job. Be prepared to
reduce your working speed if necessary. Check the instruments frequently and keep the coolant and oil filled to
their recommended levels on a daily basis.
After the running in period speeds should be progressively increased up to maximum performance. The engine
should not be run continually above 3500 rpm and should never exceed 4000 rpm (3500 rpm if fitted with high
power PTO system - see appendices) or damage to the hydraulic system may result.
After completing the first 50 hours running, carry out the maintenance instructions summarised in the
maintenance section of this manual. Main controls
Automatic gear selector
Hand/park brake
RDS Monitor/rate
controller
Electro-hydraulic boom
controls.
Spray controls
Diff lock lever
Hi/Low range lever
Starting engine
1. Ensure PTO is disengaged, handbrake applied and gearshift in Park or Neutral before starting.
2. Depress the brake and, turn the ignition switch to the centre position, wait for 5 seconds.
3. Crank the engine by turning the key fully clockwise. Release key when engine starts. If it doesn’t start within

20 secs or starts and then stops, return the key to the off position, wait a few seconds and then repeat the above
procedure.
4. Allow engine to idle for a few seconds to allow oil to reach the turbo-charger. Avoid high engine revs until the
engine and hydraulic system have warmed up.
After starting, ensure that the handbrake or footbrake are firmly applied and the accelerator pedal is not
depressed while moving the gear selector lever from 'N' or 'P', other wise the vehicle may move immediately the
selector lever is moved to one of the drive positions. This is particularly important whilst the engine is cold,
because the engine will be idling at a faster speed than normal.
Operation - Controls
Stopping engine
Before stopping engine ensure vehicle has completely stopped, apply handbrake and select 'Park'.
Allow engine to slow idle for at least 10 seconds before stopping particularly if you have been running at high
engine revs to avoid damage to the turbo-charger bearings. If the engine stalls at any point, try to restart
immediately.
To stop engine turn the key anticlockwise.
Dashboard controls
Handbrake
Situated at the right hand side of the operators seat and to be operated only when stationary. It should not be
applied, other than in an emergency, whilst the vehicle is in motion or transmission damage may result.
The brake operates on the rear drive shaft which may result in a slight movement of the vehicle after it is applied.
Power steering
When turning do not hold the steering tight on full lock as this will cause the relief valve to blow off and the

hydraulic system to overheat. Do not turn the steering whilst the Agribuggy is stationary particularly when on
hard surfaces. This causes unnecessary, excessive pressures in the steering system especially when wide tyres
are fitted.
For information on the optional four wheel steering system please see appendix 1 towards the rear of this
manual.
To adjust the steering wheel position slacken the lever on the left hand side of the column and move the wheel
backwards and forwards and up/down until you find the most comfortable driving position and then re-lock by
turning the lever clockwise. Do not adjust whilst driving!
Operation - Auto transmission
Throttle
The Agribuggy is normally fitted with a hand throttle
outside the cab on the nearside engine panel. It is not
possible to use a hand throttle for field use due to type of
fuel pump fitted to the engine.
Due to the design of the fuel pump governing system and
the automatic transmission you will find that you have to
"drive" the Agribuggy with the foot throttle. Try to
anticipate tough spots and be ready to respond with
relatively large movements of the throttle to avoid the
engine losing speed. With a little practice you will find a
constant speed can quite easily be maintained.
The hand throttle is fitted to enable the PTO speed to be
held at 540 rpm when stationary for self-filling the sprayer.
To set the desired speed rotate the handle anti-clockwise
Ensure that the hand throttle is returned to the tick-over
position immediately after use by pressing the centre
button in. Do not leave the machine unattended when the
hand throttle is being used.
Automatic-transmission
The automatic transmission features a four speed main
gearbox with a torque converter and a two speed transfer
box. A central differential in the transfer gearbox
distributes power to both front and rear axles, providing
permanent four wheel drive. Using the main gearbox in
conjunction with the transfer gearing produces eight
forward and two reverse speeds.
Main gearbox selector lever
A spring loaded catch restricts movement of the lever,
thereby preventing inadvertent gear selection. Lift and
hold the latch whilst moving to the required position.
Remote hand throttle
Auto gear shift
'P' - Park In this position the transmission is locked to prevent the vehicle from rolling away. Select ONLY with
the vehicle stationary and the handbrake on.
'R' - Reverse Select ONLY when the vehicle is stationary