Nogueira SN-165 User manual

Drum Mower - Segadora de tambores
SN-165
Instructions Manual
Manual de Instrucciones

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Dear Owner
Congratulations for your purchase of the SN-165 Drum Mower.
It is a top-notch quality product, especially designed to meet your needs.
This manual contains operating and maintenance instructions, when
properly abided by it assures good operation, safety, and durability to your
SN-165 Nogueira. We recommend carefully reading it, before beginning to
operate the machine.
There is an identification plate fastened on the machine, which displays the
manufacturing serial number. Write this number, in the end of this manual.
This information is extremely important to identify your machine, in cases
when you need technical support or replacement parts.
Nogueira S/A is always at your disposal to answer any questions or doubts
and supply efficient and permanent technical support.
The images displayed in this manual are only for illustrative purposes. Thus to facilitate your
viewing, the images show cutaway or the safety shielding removed to display it more clearly. Do
not operate the machine under any circumstances without these respective protective shields.
The reproduction of this manual is not allowed except when previous written permission is
granted by the Nogueira Indústria e Comércio de Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas S.A.
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Index
Notes:
1- Nogueira seeks to constantly and improve its products; it reserves the right to introduce
modificationsinitscomponentsandaccessorieswithoutpreviousnotice.
2- The illustrations contained in this manual are merely illustrative. All safety instructions
mustbeabidedbyforbothmachineconfigurations.
Introduction 03
Environmentalconservation 05
Safety 05
Safetyadhesivelabels 09
Purpose 11
Couplingtothetractor 11
Operatingpreparation 12
Mowing 13
Adjustingthemowingheight 13
Transportingthemachine 14
Maintenance 14
Replacingthebladeholder 16
Lubrication 16
Belttightening 17
Safetydevice 17
Technicalspecifications 18
Additionalinformation 19
Technicalsupport 20
Warrantycertificate 21
Warrantycontrol 23

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Nogueiraiscontinuallyconcernedwiththeenvironmentalconservation,inthedevelopmentphase,as
well in the utilization of processes and materials ecologically appropriate in its production and its
products.
PROTECT AND RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT, remember that conservation is the social
responsibility of everyone. These concepts include compliance with legally defined disposal of used
lubrication products and fluids, old tires, and packaging. Never dispose of these products or empty
packaging in swamplands, lakes, rivers, puddles etc. Share these recommendations with others and
makeotherpeopleawareoftheimportanceofconservingtheenvironment.
TheNogueiraCompanyisconcerned about the safety ofpeopleinvolvedinoperatingandperforming
maintenanceproceduresonthemower.
In developing this design, we have considered every detail in order to avoid unexpected accidents
whileoperatingit.Wehavedevelopedsafetyshieldingandeliminateddangeroussituations.
Remember, keeping people healthy and their physical integrity must always be considered to the
upmost.
We have prepared this manual to make your familiar with your mower and, so that you can use it
correctlyandsafely.
Werecommendcarefullyreadingitbeforeoperatingthemachinethefirsttime.Ifyouhaveanydoubts
or questions, please get in touch with us at your Nogueira reseller or our Technical Support
Department.
Safety warning labels alert users on situations which pose some type of danger. They are
accompaniedbyinstructionsforprotectingthesafetyoftheoperatorandotherusers.
These warnings refer to dangerous situations, which may result in
serious accidents and be life threatening, if the instructions are not
strictlyabidedby.
This type warns on dangerous situations and informs on necessary
precautionsinordertoavoidanypossibleaccidents.
SAFETYALERT
SYMBOL
SAFETYWARNINGLABELS
DANGERwarnings!
CAUTIONwarnings!
Environmental conservation
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- Read the instruction manual before turning on the machine. Pay attention and respect all the
operating and safety recommendations while running the machine. SHARE THIS INFORMATION
WITHALLOTHERUSERS.
- Do not operate the machine while or after drinking alcoholic beverages or medications which affect
your normal condition. Pay attention to what you are doing and use your good sense. Any lack of
attentionwhileoperatingthemachinecanresultinaseriousaccident.
- Disconnect from the power take-off, the tractor motor, and remove the key from the ignition before
performing any adjustment, lubrication, or any maintenance job on the machine. Never try to perform
anyrepairswhilethemachineisturnedon.Alwayspaycompleteattention!
-Beforeturningonthemachine,checktoseeiftherearenotoolsoranyotherobjectonit.
- Look around the machine before operating it. Keep animals and spectators at a safe distance, away
fromthepowersupplyarea.Payspecialattentiontoanychildrennearby.
- Dress appropriately for operating the machine. Keep long hair tied up and do not wear loose-fitting
clothing. Remove rings, chains, and any other objects which can become stuck in the moving parts or
mechanisms.
- Wear personal protective equipment - PPE while operating the machine. Exposure to noise for
prolongedperiodcancausehearingdamageorloss.Wearearplugsandsafetyglasses.
- Never try to clean or remove remnants of products while the machine is turned on. This type of
procedure can only done while the power take-off is disconnected, the key removed from the ignition,
andthemachineiscompletelymotionless.
- Never touch the pulleys, belts, and other moving parts while the machine is turned on. Keep your
handsawayfrommovingparts.
-Keeptheshieldsandprotectionsintheproperplacesanddonotoperatethemachinewithoutthem.
-Keepthesafetylabelsingoodconditionandlegible.Replacethemwhenevernecessary.
- It is prohibited for people to stand on any part of the machine while operating. Whenever it is
necessary to get on the machine for any adjustment or repair, disconnect the power take-off from the
tractorandwaituntilthecomponents/partsarecompletelymotionless.
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-Performthefollowingmeasuresinordertoavoidanyunbalancingofthemachineand,consequently,
makingaccidentspossible:
Bothmowingdrumsmustbeequippedwithalltheblades,neworequallyworn.
Donotchangeonlyonebladeinthedrum,butchangetheentireset.
Thedrumsmustbeequippedwithallthetransportplates.
Anydamagedorworndrums,plates,andbladeholdersmustbereplacedassoonaspossible.
Donotexceedaspeedof540RPMinthepowertake-off.
-Movingcomponents/partsduetoinertiacontinuemovingafterthepowerisshutofftothemachinefor
sometime. So, before changing any component/part, disconnect the power source, look, and listen to
check if there is any evidence of movement. Only touch the component/part when you are sure it is
motionless.Alwayspaycloseattention!
-Keeppeopleandanimalsawayatasafedistancewhilethemachineisoperating.
-Ifitisnecessarytooperatethemachinewhileitissuspendedbythehydraulicsystem,itmustbedone
safety. The hydraulic mechanisms can descend without any reason or due to leakage in the system
andcauseanaccident.
- Do not place the machine on cement blocks, hollow tiles, or other supports which can crush from a
prolongedweightload.
-Donotworkunderamachineliftedbyonlyjacks;alwaysuseasafesupportbase.
-Always check the terrain before starting your mowing job. Mark any dangerous places or obstacles
whichmayimposeahazardtotheoperatingmachine.
- If you notice any abnormality in the operation: vibrations, different noises etc., turn off the machine
immediately.Checkandeliminatethecausebeforeturningitonagain.
- Never operate the machine in closed surroundings and without any ventilation, the gases released
fromthetractormotorarehighlyharmfultoyourhealth.
-Donotusethedriveshaftwithoutthesafetyshield.Keepasafedistancefromthemovingdriveshaft.
- Whenever maneuvering the machine connected to the tractor, make sure there is enough space for
performingthemaneuvers.
- Always set the speed of the tractor movement based on the local conditions. Avoid any sudden
maneuversespeciallyinplaceswhereitissloped.Whenhitchingaloadthatisheavierthanthetractor,
neverexceedaspeedof16km/hour.
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- The tractor must always be maneuverable. Place enough counterweights on it so the front tires stay
incontactwiththeground.
-Beespeciallycarefulwhencouplinganddetachingthemachinetoorfromthetractor.Payattentionto
the coupling pins to make sure they are latched. Always use the cotter pins to avoid the pins from
releasingaccidentally.
- Pay even more attention when working on sloped terrain. If you notice any unbalancing, reduce the
speed.Whengoingdowntheslope,alwayskeepthetractorhitched.
- When driving the tractor with the machine on public roadways, obey the current valid legislation
regarding the maximum height and width for transport. Pay close attention to the height of the load,
especiallywhengoingunderoverpassesandbridges.
-Neverleavethetractorwhenthemachineisturnedon.Stopthemotor,disconnectthepowertake-off,
engagetheparkingbrake,andremovetheignitionkey.
- Using this equipment for applications not mentioned in this manual and considered as unacceptable
and unauthorized by the manufactured; adaptations or replacing after-market parts causing a
negativeimpactonitsoperation,orendangertheoperatorwillrevokethemanufacturer’sguarantee.
- Be prepared for any possible accident. Keep a first-aid kit on hand and easily accessible and know
howtouseit.
- Comply with the safety recommendations and pay close attention. Any lack of attention during the
operationmayresultinaccidents.
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