BRAMCO 2024 Track Reaper Instruction Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the Bramco Track Reaper. We hope you enjoy many years of use and productivity with your machine. Please read this manual before operation to understand its proper use, and do not use this equipment for anything other than its intended purpose.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Bramco warrants its products to be free from defects in material or workmanship, under normal intended use, for a period of one year from the date of sale to the original private owner. The warranty term for commercial use of equipment is limited to six  months from the date of the original sale. Rental equipment is not covered under this warranty. Purchase components such as cylinders, hoses, discs, etc. are covered by their manufacturer’s warranty.
Bramco is not liable for an incidental or consequential loss or damages, including but not limited to, loss of use, loss of profits, and damage to the equipment which the Bramco product is attached.
The customer is required to complete and return to Bramco the Warranty Registration at the end of this manual prior to any warranty claims or repairs to be performed.
Bramco’s limited warranty covers parts only for authorized repairs. Items such as, but not limited to, labor and freight are not covered by this warranty. All warranty claims must be authorized prior to starting repairs. Your dealer must request a Warranty Authorization.
The Limited Warranty of the product is void if the equipment has been altered or modified from its original state in any way. The equipment will not be covered if there are signs of misuse, accidents, improper maintenance, or the serial tag has been removed, altered, or defaced. Normal wear items such as discs, bearings, hoses, etc. are not covered under this warranty.
Bramco reserves the right to alter or improve its products at any time without incurring any obligation to past customers.

For future reference, please complete the information below:
MODEL NUMBER:____
SERIAL NUMBER:____
PURCHASE DATE:____

DEALER CHECKLIST
Inspect the equipment thoroughly to be certain it is set up properly before items are to be received by the customer. The following checklist is a reminder of points to inspect.
Check off each item if it is found satisfactory or after proper adjustment is made.
All component parts are included with equipment
Fasteners are tight
Hydraulic hoses are free to move where applicable
Hydraulic fittings are tight
Wear points and bearings are lubricated
Review operating and safety instructions with customer

It is recommended at the time of delivery to fill out the Warranty Registration Form (found at the end of this operator’s manual) with the customer. All Warranty Registration information must be completed and returned to Bramco for any warranty claims to be valid.

SAFETY

Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful operating and servicing information. Please read all the information carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.

This safety alert sign is used in this book and on your equipment. When you see this sign, carefully read what it says. YOUR SAFETY IS AT STAKE.
The safety sign will be used with these words: Danger, Warning, and Caution.

IMPORTANT SIGNAL WORDS
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This work is to reference the most extreme situations, typically for machine components which cannot be guarded.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury. This will include hazards that are exposed when guards are removed, and an alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate serious injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

SAFETY GUIDELINES
Safety of the operator, as well as those around the operator, is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a piece of equipment. Designers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However, every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions in this section. To avoid personal injury, study the following precautions and insist those working with you, or for you, to follow them.

• Do not attempt to operate this equipment under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Review the safety instructions with all users annually.
• This equipment is dangerous to children and personnel unfamiliar with its operation. The operator should be a responsible adult familiar with farm machinery and trained in this equipment’s operation. Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of the safety precautions and of how it works.
• To prevent injury or death, use a tractor equipped with a Roll-over Protective System (ROPS). Do not paint over, remove, or deface any safety signs or warning decals on your equipment. Observe all safety signs and practice the instructions on them.
• Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely is in questions – DO NOT TRY IT!

SAFETY SIGNS
Good safety practices require that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs on your equipment.
Keep safety signs always clean and legible
Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible
Safety signs can be acquired from your distributor, dealer, or directly from Bramco.
BEFORE OPERATION
Carefully study and understand this manual
Do not wear loose fitting clothing which may catch in moving parts.
Always wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to suit the conditions of the job
Give the units a visual inspection for any loose bolts, worn parts or cracked welds and make any necessary repairs.
Move tractor wheels to the widest recommended settings to increase stability
Grease all fittings on the moving parts when indicated
Ensure that there are no tools lying on or in the equipment
Always shut off tractor engine, disengage P.T.O., shift to “Park” position (or neutral), set brakes and allow machine to completely stop before dismounting tractor or working around machine.
Do not stand between tractor and implement to install hitch pin when tractor engine is running.
Never leave running equipment unattended.

DURING OPERATION

Do not carry passengers anywhere on or in the tractor or equipment except as required for proper operation.
Do not clean, lubricate or adjust your equipment while it is moving.
When halting operation, even periodically, set the tractor or towing vehicle brakes, disengage the PTO, shut off the engine and remove the ignition key.
Be very observant of the operating area and terrain. Watch for holes, rocks or other hidden hazards. Always inspect the area prior to operation. Do not operate near the edge of drop offs or banks. Do not operate on steep slopes as an overturn may result. Operate up and down (not across) intermediate slopes. Avoid sudden starts and stops.
Pick the most level possible route when transporting across fields.
Maneuver the tractor or towing vehicle at safe speeds.
Avoid overhead wires or other obstacles. Contact with overhead lines could cause serious injury or death.
Avoid loose fill, rocks, and holes as they can be dangerous for equipment operation or movement.
Beware of bystanders, particularly children. Always look around to make sure that it is safe to start the engine of the towing vehicle or move the unit. It is particularly important with higher noise levels and quiet cabs, as you may not hear people shouting.
Do not walk or work under raised components or attachments.
Keep all bystanders, pets, and livestock clear of the work area.
Operate the towing vehicle from the operator’s seat only
Always turn off the towing vehicle when leaving the operator seat and when leaving equipment unattended
As a precaution, always recheck the hardware on equipment following every 20 hours of operation. Correct all problems. Follow the maintenance safety procedures.
After the first few hours of operation, check all bolts, drivelines, locking collar on driveline, and all parts related to the implement’s safe operation.

PERFORMING MAINTENANCE

Good maintenance is your responsibility. Not properly maintaining your machine can lead to damage resulting in repairs that could have been avoided.
Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate the engine of the towing vehicle in a closed building. The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
Before working on the machine – stop the towing vehicle, set the brakes, disengage the PTO and all power drives, shut off the engine and remove the ignition keys.
Be certain all moving parts on attachments have come to a complete stop before attempting to perform maintenance.
Always use safety supports and block the wheels. Never use a jack to support the machine during maintenance.
Follow the torque chart in the manual when tightening bolts and nuts.
Never use your hands to locate a hydraulic leak on attachments. Use a small piece of cardboard or wood. Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin.
When disconnecting hydraulic lines, shut off hydraulic supply and relieve all hydraulic pressure.
Openings in the skin and minor cuts are susceptible to infection from hydraulic fluid. If injured by escaping hydraulic fluid, see a doctor at once. Gangrene can result without immediate medical treatment.
Replace all shields and guards after servicing and before moving.
After servicing, be sure all tools, parts and service equipment are removed Do not allow grease or oil to build up on any step or platform
Never replace hex bolts with a lower grade than installed from factory unless otherwise specified. Refer to bolt torque chart for head identification marks.
Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine factory replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to original specifications. Bramco will not claim responsibility for use of unapproved parts and/or accessories and other damages as a result of their use.
A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing maintenance on any equipment.

MAINTENANCE LOG

Track Reaper

Parts Lists

Disc Hanger Assembly

Disc Gang Assembly (Driver)

Parts Same/Assembly Mirrored for Passenger Side

Hiller Disc Assembly (Passenger)

Hiller Disc Assembly (Driver)

Guide Cone Assembly (Passenger)

Guide Cone Assembly (Driver)

Tandem Basket Assembly

CultiPacker Assembly

Hydraulics

U.S. BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

| U.S. BOLT GRADES|
---|---|---
| | | **
SAE 2| SAE 5| SAE 7| SAE 8| SOCKET HEAD SCREW CAP
I.D. Marks| No markings| 3 lines| 5 lines| 6 lines| Allen Head
Material| Low Carbon| Medium- carbon, tempered| Medium- carbon, quenched & tempered| Medium- carbon, quenched & tempered| High-carbon, quenched & tempered
Tensile Strength (Minimum)| 74,000 psi| 120,000 psi| 133,000 psi| 150,000 psi| 160,000 psi
U.S. BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS**

Torque in pounds-foot
| | 2| 2| 5| 5| 7| 7| 8| 8| Socket head cap screw| Socket head cap screw
Bolt Dia.| Thread per inch| Dry| Oiled| Dry| Oiled| Dry| Oiled| Dry| Oiled| Dry| Oiled
3/8| 16| 16| 12| 30| 23| 40| 30| 45| 35| 49| 39
3/8| 24| 22| 16| 35| 25| 45| 35| 50| 40| 54| 44
1/2| 13| 38| 31| 75| 55| 95| 70| 110| 80| 113| 90
1/2| 20| 52| 42| 90| 65| 100| 80| 120| 90| 126| 100
3/4| 10| 157| 121| 260| 200| 320| 240| 380| 280| 400| 320
3/4| 16| 180| 133| 300| 220| 360| 280| 420| 320| 440| 350
7/8| 9| 210| 160| 430| 320| 520| 400| 600| 460| 640| 510
7/8| 14| 230| 177| 470| 360| 580| 440| 660| 500| 700| 560
1| 8| 320| 240| 640| 480| 800| 600| 900| 680| 980| 780
1| 12| 350| 265| 710| 530| 860| 666| 990| 740| 1060| 845

WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM
This form must be filled out at the time of purchase to activate warranty, and sent to:
Bramco Innovations
513 N. Main Street
Fairview, OK 73737
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Customer Information
CUSTOMER NAME: ____
ADDRESS: _____ CITY/STATE/ZIP:

PHONE:
MODEL:
SERIAL NUM: _
Dealer Information
DEALER NAME: ___ REPRESENTATIVE:

ADDRESS: _____ CITY/STATE/ZIP:

PHONE: ___
DELIVERY DATE: __

I have completed the dealer checklist and thoroughly instructed the buyer on the above-mentioned equipment; including review of the Operator’s Manual content, equipment care, adjustments, safe operation, and applicable warranty policy.
DEALER Signature: ___ Date:

I have received the Operator’s Manual for the above equipment and have been thoroughly instructed as to the care, adjustments, safe operation and applicable warranty policy.
CUSTOMER Signature: ___ Date:

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