Stara HERCULES 5.0 Instruction Manual

WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
(CLIENT’S COPY)
DEALERSHIP INFORMATION
CLIENT INFORMATION
PURCHASED UNIT INFORMATION
INVOICE NUMBER:
TECHNICAL DELIVERY DATE: / /
IMPORTANT!
Warranty issues will only be address if this certificate is properly
filled-out at the time of delivery by technician. This certificate must be
presented with every warranty claim, along with the sales invoice.
NAME:
NAME PHONE:
MODEL:
MANUFACTURED DATE:
SERIAL NUMBER:
STAMP AND SIGNATURE:
ADDRESS
:
:
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TECHNICIAN FUNCTIONS:
( ) Check general conditions of the machine
(defects, dents and others).
Note: ( ) Instruct on Emergency stops (hand-
brakes; see page 44 of this manual).
( ) Fill-out the guaranty certificate and the
terms of technical delivery.
( ) Check engine oil level before driving the
machine. ( ) Install and verify the left/right discs, each
according to its proper side.
( ) Check oil level of the hydraulic reservoirs. ( ) Review and adjust the slide-gate.
( ) Check radiator fluid level. ( ) Verify the conveyor belt alignment, with
( ) Re-tighten wheel bolts. the tank empty..
( ) Check tire pressure. ( ) Verify the discs rotations (720 RPM).
( ) Lubricate all indicated points of the ( ) Inspect the heat exchanger air flow, which
machine. should be sucked out the back-side of the
machine.
( ) Check wheel alignment. ( ) Process one tank fill, and check conveyor
( ) In case of leakage, re-tighten clamps and belt alignment with the tank full.
couplings. ( ) Again, process one tank fill and check for
( ) Verify that the screws and belts are tight hydraulic oil leaks.
and lubricate periodically. ( ) Check and verify that the pneumatic air
( ) Instruct that all screws should be re- bags are at a height of 285mm, if not adjust
tightened after the first 10 working hours of accordingly.
operation. ( ) Deslouvor the machine’s manual.
( ) Instruct on working with the GPS, Auto-
pilot, and the Controller 4500.
( ) Instruct on control panel functionality.
( ) Emphasize the importance of not mixing
different oil brands: use only the hydraulic oil
specified in this manual.
INSTRUCTIONS AND DIRECTIVES
TECHNICAL DELIVERY TERMS (auto-piloted)
(this form must be completed by the technician and sent to Stara)
CUSTOMER DATA:
PURCHASED PRODUCT DATA:
MODEL:
MANUFACTURED DATE:
MACHINE SERIALNº:
ENGINE SERIALNº:
WHEELMOTOR SERIALNºs:
WATER PUMP SERIALNº:
NAME: PHONE:
OPERATOR(S) NAME(S):
ADDRESS:
TECHNICIAN/DELIVERY AGENT:
INVOICE Nº:
DELIVERY DATE: / /
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TECHNICIAN FUNCTIONS: communicating with the screen.
( ) Evaluate all sensors positioning on the ( ) Verify that the nuts are tight on the Sensors
machine. with orange connectors, since it is responsible
( ) Calibrate the machine. for sealing the sensors, to tighten you will hear
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING: 3 snaps when tight, no tools are needed.
( ) General machine lubrication. ( ) Inspect the Chassis Grounding points of the
machine, verify that all points are secured and
( ) Daily hardware tightening. that there is no paint on the welded grounding
( ) Proper working speeds. bolts, making sure that they have been sanded.
( ) General machine cleaning. ( ) Show the steps to access the Saved
( ) Instruction manual, warranty certificate Events,
and warranty claims. along with information explain to the client and
SENSOR operator that all processed commands on the
( ) Show all steering column functions, On-Board Sensor Computer remain saved in
blinkers, warning flasher, headlights, EVENTS. In the Information, the latest machine
floodlights, windshield washer, windshield version is shown, should the need arise for that
wipers, radio and beacon. information.
( ) Turn-on the machine and show all ( ) Inform the client and the operator that there
operations of the on-board computer should not be any changes to the relay panel,
functionality like the sensors, the hand-brake unless authorized by Stara, for any
to
modifications can damage the machine, since
ladder unfolding correlation, the start-up
switch it has been designed specifically and solely for
to the distribution discs and their on- the safe operation of the machine.
screen/rear operation verification, the E-kill
switch and the joystick functions like:
application, Auto-Pilot and gear changing. TOPPER DRIVER 2 WAS AUTO-PILOT
( ) Scroll through the Sensor panel, explain ( ) Verify wheel angle sensor tightness.
its ( ) Verify POD positioning.
adjustment functions and the machine ( ) Gage the auto-pilot’s job route as used by
diagnostics displays like, the Water customer.
Temperature, Oil, Transmission; verify that ( ) Verify hydraulic operation.
the ( ) Verify right and left valve operations.
Joystick and Console control functions are

We declare that the implement referenced in this document, is being delivered under normal
conditions of use, as described and, with the various adjustments and instructions.
Location______________________________Date,______/_______/_______.
CUSTOMER SIGNATURE TECHNICIAN OR DEALER’S SIGNATURE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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1st Check-up
250 hours
_____/_____/_____
Date
Nº hours
Stamp and
Dealer’s
Signature
________________
________________
1st CHECK-UP 250 HOURS
Hércules 5.0
Serial Nº :____________________________Nº hours:__________________________
Owner:_____________________________________Date:_________________
City:________________________________________UF:___________________
Dealer:________________________Technician:___________________________
We hereby declare that the referenced machine of this cupon has gone through
the required 250 hours according to all the information contained in the user’s instruction
manual.
Detach this cupon and send to STARA Agricultural Machinery and Implements
Stamp and Dealer’s Signature Client’s Signature
_________________________ _________________________
Technical Inspection
Motor Diesel MWM Hydraulic System
( ) Change oil
( ) Change engine filter
( ) Change fuel filter
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( ) Conveyor belt tension and conditions.
( ) Disc rotation.
( ) Vane conditions.
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Items to be inspected
Items to be replaced.
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2nd Check-up
500 hours
_____/_____/_____
Date
Nº hours
Stamp and
Dealer’s
Signature
________________
________________
2nd CHECK-UP 500 HOURS
Hércules 5.0
Serial Nº:____________________________Nº hours:__________________________
Owner:_____________________________________Date:_________________
City:________________________________________UF:___________________
Dealer:________________________Technician:___________________________
We hereby declare that the referenced machine of this cupon has gone through
the required 500 hours according to all the information contained in the user’s instruction
manual.
Detach this cupon and send to STARA Agricultural Machinery and Implements
Diesel Engine MWM Hydraulic System
Components
Stamp and Dealer’s Signature Client’s Signature
_________________________ _________________________
( ) Change oil ( )Suction filter element
( ) Replace tie-rod bushings
( ) Change engine filter
( ) Change fuel filter
( ) Air filter
( ) Radiator fluid **********
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Technical Inspection
Motor Diesel MWM Sistema Hidráulico
ITEMS TO BE INSPECTED:
ITEMS TO BE REPLACED:
( ) Conveyor belt tension and conditions.
( ) Disc rotation.
( ) Vane conditions.
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3rd Check-up
1000 hours
_____/_____/_____
Date
Nº hours
________________
3rd CHECK-UP 1000 HOURS
Hércules 5.0
Serial Nº :____________________________Nº hours:__________________________
Owner:_____________________________________Date:_________________
City:________________________________________UF:___________________
Dealer:________________________Technician:___________________________
We hereby declare that the referenced machine of this cupon has gone through
the required 1000 hours according to all the information contained in the user’s instruction
manual.
Diesel Engine MWM
Hydraulic System
Components
( ) Change oil ( ) Change out suction filter
( )Change transm. oil - SS tank
( ) Change auto-filter element
( ) Change out suction filter element
( ) Flow-meter
( ) Change filter and clean-out a/c unit.
( ) Air filter
( ) Valve adjustment
( ) Change engine filter
( ) Radiator fluid
( ) Clean fuel injectors
( )Change fuel filter
( ) Replace Belts
( ) Inspect motor mounts and dampeners
( ) Drain and clean-out fuel tank
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Stamp and
Dealer’s
Signature
________________
Detach this cupon and send to STARA Agricultural Machinery and Implements
Stamp and Dealer’s Signature Client’s Signature
_________________________ _________________________
cut and send
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Technical Inspection
ITEMS TO BE REPLACED:
ITEMS TO BE INSPECTED:
( ) Conveyor belt tension and conditions.
( ) Disc rotation.
( ) Vane conditions.
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Instructions for Warranty Claims
Technical Delivery
A) Stara, claims the right of a Technical Delivery to the original 1st owner/purchaser of the equipment,
touchingonthefollowingitemslike:assembly,adjustments,operations,maintenanceandwarranty.
B)Theownerofthemachineshoulddesignateoneormoreoperatorstobetrained.
C)Itshallbeuptotheowner,thatallinstructionslistedintheOperationandMaintenanceManualbeadhered
toandberigorouslyfollowed.
D) Maintain the equipment and all respective manuals in a perfect state of conservation, and on a regular
maintenanceschedule,thuspreservingtherighttowarrantyclaims.
Warranty Terms
1) The warranty here expressed is the responsibility of the equipment dealership along with the
owner/purchaserof saidequipment. Thus,it isunderstood, thatthere isno directdealings betweenthe said
owner/purchaserandthefactory.
2)Itisheredefinedthat thefirstpurchaseroftheequipmentistheDEALERSHIP,andthesecond ownership
willbehereestablishedastheCLIENT.
3) The following conditions are basic and will be that, the dealership will submit to Stara's judgment all
warrantyclaims.
Warranty
A) Stara guarantees its product “only to” the DEALERSHIP, and for the period of 12 months , being that a 3
month period is for Legal Warranty, with an additional 9 months of Contractual Warranty or 1000 hours,
whichever comes first, starting on the day of delivery to the CLIENT, valid only with the original invoice and
warrantycertificate,whichmustbepresentedatthetimeofclaim.
B)Stararestrictsitsresponsibilitystrictlytothetermsherewith contained in this warranty,whichwillbecome
non-transferableanwillterminateautomatically,incaseoftheresaleoftheequipmentbythesecondowner,
theCLIENTorwarrantyterminationbytheCLIENT.
C) The warranty covers exclusively material defects and/or of fabrication defects, being that, labor, freight,
andotherexpendituresarenotcoveredbytheWarranty,fortheyaretheresponsibilityoftheDEALERSHIP.
D) Requested revisions by the CLIENT, even though the equipment is still under warranty, will be subject to
charges.
E) The warranty of parts and components which were replaced, will end herewith the warranty of the
equipment.
F) In cases of warranty service delays, those will not warrant the purchaser the right to indemnity for
damages,orextensionofthewarranty.
Items Excluded from the Warranty
Not included are such items as: hydraulic oils and lubricants, filters, greases and the like, charges for
roadside assistance or help, on-site assistance and any equipment maintenance or help by Stara
personnel;allthesearetheresponsibilityofthepurchaser.
Alsonotinclusiveare:tires,innertubes,electricalandelectronicequipment,batteries,engine,startermotor,
alternator, fuel injection pump, these again are not inclusive of Stara's warranty since they have specific
manufacturer'swarrantyoneachofsaidcomponents.
Other charges or expenses such as: transportation or travel expenses, towing services, material damages
or damages against the owner or his agents , these are the sole responsibilities of the purchaser, until
otherwise proven through the results of investigations done by qualified and certified agents of the state or
government.
Conditions of the

Warranty Forfeiture
The warranty will become null and void at such time as:
A)itisestablishedthatthedefectsordamagesaretheresultof,inappropriateuseoftheequipment,through
the failure of not following instructions as specified on the supplied manual, or the failure of untrained or
inexperiencedoperators.
B) the product suffered repairs or modifications in repair shops which are not part of Stara's authorized
dealerships.
C)thepartsorcomponentspresentdamagesduetoinappropriateuse,ordamagedbyotherpartswhichare
notgenuineororiginalpartsoftheequipment,bytheenduser.
D)theproductsuffersanytypeofmisuse,eventotheextentofcausingsafetyissues,concernsorbreaches,
and it will be per the company's judgment on such matters, and it will carry the final word, until otherwise
proven through the results of investigations done by qualified and certified agents of the state or
government.
E) the equipment is not up to date on all current revisions or upgrades, and/or if the owner will not furnish
soliciteddocumentation.
F)thehydraulicsystemiscontaminatedbyimpuritiesofunauthorizedornon-recommendedfluids.
G)theequipmentisfoundtohavedamaged,scraped,illegibleornoIDplate.
H)thewarrantyisfoundtohaveincompleteorerroneousinformationoranyunauthorizedalterations.
I) the equipment was adversely misused in situations such as: working or was driven at speeds which
exceededrecommendedspeeds,overloadingequipmentduringwork,etc.
Note: Any fabrication defects and/or material defects, the object of this warranty, will not constitute, and
under no hypothesis will it be a motive to rescind any purchase or sales contracts/agreements, nor will it
warrantthepurchasertherighttoindemnityofanynature,saveonlythose establishedbyConsumerRights
orCivilCodes;asspecifiedinthecountryofpurchaseorsale.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Besides the instruction manual, the users of Stara products can call the nearest authorized dealership to
obtain any needed assistance. The dealership, by its own merit, can seek information and assistance from
the After-Sales Department at Stara, whenever a difficult situation presents itself, or the need arises to
resolveanyproblems.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Parts replacement should only be done using original parts from Stara, the which , besides preserving the
warrantyrightsasaconsumer, willnotcompromisetheoperation andthemaintenanceoftheequipment.
PROJECT MODIFICATIONS
StaraS/Areservestherighttointroduceprojectmodificationsofitsproductsfortheendofitsimprovements
orrefinement,regardlessofanyobligationstoupgradeanypreviouslymanufacturedequipment.
StaraS/A AgriculturalMachineryandImplements,Ind.
Não-Me-Toque,RS,Brazil

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AND
PARTS CATALOG
STARA S.A. - Agricultural Machinery and Implements Industry
AV. STARA, 519
Não-Me-Toque,RS - Brazil
CEP 99470-000
Phone/Fax:[phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page:
PART NO.: MANU-7940-ING /
/2013
www.stara.com.br
REV.: A
FEBRUARY
Constant Evolution
HERCULES 5.0
AUTO-PILOTED

INDEX
INTRODUCTION.
1- SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.....
1.1- ..............................................................09
1.2- ............................................10
.....................................................................11
.................................................................................12
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TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................13
.............................................................................................................14
.......................................................................................................15
Wheel motors ...........................................................................................................15
..........................................................................................................15
............................................................................................................15
........................................................................................................16
....................................................................................16
..........................................................................................16
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.............................................................16
5.10- ..............................................................................................................................16
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9 - ......................................................................................................................33
9.1- Transmissiongearboxes oil change.................................................................................33
10 - MOUNTING AND ADJUSTING THE CONVEYOR................................................................34
10.1-Mountingandadjustingtheconveyorbelt........................................................................34
10.2-Mountingand adjusting the discs....................................................................................34
10.3-Mountingandadjustingthediscsforgranularapplications..............................................35
10.4 - Adjusting the deflector....................................................................................................37
10.5-Adjustingthe conveyor gear box.....................................................................................38
10.6- Using and adjustingthedrive-shaft/cardan.....................................................................38
10.7-Positioningandadjustingthetriplebox...........................................................................38
10.8-Components and hydraulic systemadjustments(optional).............................................39
11 - DUAL SLIDE-GATES.............................................................................................................39
........................................................................................................................07
..................................................................................................09
SafetyPrecautions (machineandmaintenance)
SafetyPrecautions (Machinemaneuveringandoperation)...
1.3- Safety Precautions(Machine transporting)..
5.1 - Engine.......................
5.2 - ........
5.3 - Traction Pump........
Cabin
Machinemaneuvering
Wheel Motor Oil Change(150ml/each wheel motor).........................................................27
. ................................................................27
. ............................................................27
.7- Main ElectricPanel...........................................................................................................30
Components lubrication chart.. .................................................................31
MAINTENANCE.
2-
3 - IDENTIFICATION PLATE
4-
5 - MAIN COMPONENTS
5.4-Tri-Pump...............
5.5-Hydraulicoilreservoir
5.6 - Transmission Filter (auto-filtering)
5.7 - Transmission Cooling System
5.8 - Proportional Valve
5.9-FlowdirectionalvalveandDiscson/off.................
5.11 - Battery...........................
5.12 - Ladder........................
5.13 - Pneumatic suspension...
6- CONTROLSANDADJUSTMENTS
6.1 - Engine
6.2-Wheelaxleadjustments
6.3-Controlpanelandjoystickfunctions
6.5-Topper4500................
7 - SPECIALCARE AND MAINTENANCE............................................................................................24
7.1 - Scheduled maintenance chart (MWM DIESELENGINE- Hércules 5.0)..........................24
7.2-Scheduledmaintenancechart..........................................................................................25
8 - PROBLEMS, POSSIBLE CAUSES AND/OR SOLUTIONS...................................................32
SAFETYANDINSTRUCTION DECALS
6.4- .................................
6.6-Topper4500ControlPanel..
7.3 -
7.4 - Filter and oil change of the Industrial system ...
7.5-Filterandoilchangeofthetransmissionsystem ...
7.6-ProcedureforSystemclean-upandfilteringofcontaminatedoil........................................28
7
7.8 - .......................

12-HYDRAULICSYSTEMPROBLEMS-Possiblecausesandsolutions.....................................42
13- INSTRUCTIONS AND USAGEOFTHECALCULATION SCALE..........................................43
14-FLOW-RATECALCULATIONSUSING THE TRAYS.............................................................45
14.1 - .......................................................................................................................45
14.2 - Required Material...........................................................................................................45
14.3-Procedures.....................................................................................................................45
14.4-Verifyingtherowdistributionand overlap........................................................................47
14.5-Verifyingtheproductflow-rates.......................................................................................48
14.6 - Adjusting the disc vanes.................................................................................................48
14.7 - Adjusting the flow-rates(kg/ha) using the sample collection set......................................49
15-AGROPROTECTION300(BARDAHL).................................................................................51
16 - ADJUSTING THE DISTRIBUTION DISCS............................................................................52
16.1-Adjustingthedistributiondiscs18-24-FERTILIZERS.....................................................52
16.2-Adjustingthedistributiondiscs18-24-FERTILIZERS.....................................................53
16.3- Adjustingthedistributiondiscs18-24-SEEDS...............................................................54
Adjustingthedistributiondiscs24-36-FERTILIZERS.
Adjustingthe distributiondiscs24-36-SEEDS................
17 - PARTS CATALOG.................................................................................................................57
17.1- ....................................................................................................57
17.2- ...................................................59
17.3- ...................................................61
17.4 - ....................................................................................63
17.5- ......................................................................................65
17.6- .................................................................................66
17.7- ...................................................................................67
17.8- ...........................................................................................70
17.9 - ..........................................................................................71
17.10- .. ..........................................................................................72
17.11-Engine ..............................................................................74
17.12-Dual .......................................................76
17.13- Air Compressor Package ..................................................................78
17.14- .............................................................................80
17.15 - Hydraulic Traction System Package ............................................................81
17.16 - Transmission Hyd.Tank ................................................................................83
17.17- ..........................................................84
17.18-TractionSystem ............................................................................................86
17.19-Wheel .....................................................................88
17.20- .........................................................................89
17.21- ............................................................................90
17.22- ..........................................................................91
17.23-Rear ...........................................................................92
17.24 - ..............................................................................................93
17.25- ........................................................................94
17.26- ..... ...................................................................95
17.27-Rear . ........................................................96
17.28-CentralHose . ......................................................................97
17.29 - ................................................................................98
Objective.
Chassissub-assembly
RearAxleandWheelAssembly-1350mm...................
FrontAxleandWheelAssy(NEW)-1350mm...............
Mud Flaps Package-H. 5.0..........
RowSpreaderfor/Tire-12.4x36.
LadderPackageAssembly-H.5.0..
DieselEnginePackageAssembly
RadiatorPackageAssembly
Air Filter Package Assembly
CabinPackage Assembly .
Auto-bodyPackage.............
FuelTankPackageAssembly........................
Assembly H.5.0..
ExhaustSystemPackageAssembly Assembly
Assembly
BrakingSystemand2ndGearSystemAssembly
Assembly
MotorAssembly940(w/obrakes)..
WheelMotorAssembly940(w/brakes)
Bosch105PumpPackageAssembly
FrontDistributionManifoldBlockAssy
DistributionManifoldBlockAssy
Flushing Valve Assembly
Brakeand2ndGearManifoldAssembly
FrontLegHoseBracketAssembly ........
LegHoseBracketAssembly ........................
BracketAssembly.............
Hércules 5.0 Main Tank Package
GrillSupportBracketSet....
Tank Sealing Package......
Stainless Tank/Chassis Package..
Cross-bar/Hercules 5.0..
ConveyorPackage Assembly
ConveyorCentralizingStructure....
16.4- ....................................................55
16.5- ...............................................56
17.30- ...........................................................................................99
17.31 - ..........................................................................................100
17.32 - ..............................................................................101
17.33 - ............................................................................................103
17.34- .....................................................................................104
17.35- ............................................................................106

15.36 - Conveyor Structure Assembly...................................................................................107
Conveyor Centralizing Roller.......
LoadSupportRoller.........
Conveyor Belt Adjustment Roller...............
Conveyor Gear Case Assy- GF/BPN.................
SmallerDeflectorPackage..
H 5.0/Distribution Package
ButterflyScrewAssembly
TripleCaseTransmissionAssy-GF/BPN...... 118
DistributionSet F/ Fertilizers.........
Belt/HopperCenterDividerAssembly
FertilizerDeflectorPackage
DeflectorAdjustmentSupportPackage
ProtectorPackage.................................... 126
Fixed Ladder Package
Disc Assembly-24-36.......
Wheel&TireAssembly-DW12x26/14.9x26,8holes/Right&Left
Disc Assembly-18-24........
Disc Assembly18-24/Right&Left
DistributionHopperSlide-gateAssy....................................
Scale Assembly
VariableRatePackage-Hércules5.0..
Industrial Hyd.Tank Assembly...
Stainless Tank Cap Package..
SampleCollectorSet(Buckets)...
Sample Collector Set (Buckets)
Tray Set......
5.63 - Tray Package..
MeasurementVesselAssembly...
Wheel&TireAssembly-10x36/12.4x36,8holes/Right&Left........
AdjustmentRatchet Assembly
RetractableCanvas/TarpPackageH-5.0.....
RowSpreader- H5.0/Wheel Spacing1.35
RowSpreader/forTire14.9x26.......
DecalSet-
15.37 - ...............................................................................108
15.38- ............................................................................................109
15.39 - ................................................................110
15.40 - .........................................................111
15.41- ........................................................................................115
15.42 - .........................................................................................116
15.43- ............................................................................................117
15.44- ..............................................................
15.45- ..............................................................................122
15.46- .........................................................................123
15.47- ........................................................................................124
15.48- ......................................................................125
15.49- ..................................................................
15.50 - ...............................................................................................127
15.51- ........................................................................................128
15.52- ...............................129
15.54- ..............................................................................131
15.55 - ........................................132
15.56 - ..........................................................................................................134
15.57- ........................................................................135
15.59 - ....................................................................................141
15.62 - ................................................................................................................144
1 ...........................................................................................................145
15.64- ...............................................................................146
15.65- ...............................147
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15.53- ........................................................................................130
15.58- ................................................................................140
15.60- ...............................................................................142
15.61 - ................................................................................143
15.66-
15.67-
15.68-
15.69- ...
15.70- Hercules 5.0
15.71 - Decals, Safety/Warnings