Branson 3120R User manual

Branson 20R series

Operator’s manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

ABOUT WARRANTY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50

OVERVIEW OF THE TRACTOR ----------------------------------------------------------------- 52

FUNCTIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56

SWITCHES AND LEVERS ------------------------------------------------------------------- 57

1. MAIN KEY SWITCH ------------------------------------------------------------------ 58

2. ACCELERATOR LEVER ------------------------------------------------------------ 59

3. F/R SHUTTLE LEVER --------------------------------------------------------------- 59

4. DIRECTION LAMP S/W ------------------------------------------------------------- 60

5. HEAD LAMP & HORN S/W --------------------------------------------------------- 60

6. STEERING WHEEL TILT LEVER ------------------------------------------------ 61

7. PTO SHIFT SWITCH ----------------------------------------------------------------- 61

8. EMERGENCY LAMP SIWTCH ---------------------------------------------------- 62

9. DASH METER ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 63

PEDALS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 67

1. CLUTCH PEDAL ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 68

2. BRAKE PEDALS AND CONNECTOR ------------------------------------------- 68

3. ACCELERATION PEDAL ------------------------------------------------------------ 69

4. DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PEDAL ----------------------------------------------------- 69

LEVER OPERATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 70

1. MID REMOTE VALVE JOYSTICK ------------------------------------------------ 71

2. MAIN GEAR SHIFT LEVER -------------------------------------------------------- 71

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3. 3PT POSITION CONTROL LEVER ------------------------------------------------ 72

4. RANGE SHIFT LEVER -------------------------------------------------------------- 72

5. PARK BRAKE LEVER --------------------------------------------------------------- 73

6. STOP/SLOW RETURN VALVE ---------------------------------------------------- 73

7. MFWD LEVER ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 74

8. PTO LEVER ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 75

OTHERS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 75

1. WORKLAMP SWITCH --------------------------------------------------------------- 76

2. SEAT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 77

OPERATION & WORK ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 78

CHECKING BEFORE OPERATION ------------------------------------------------------- 79

STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE ---------------------------------------------------- 86

1. TO START THE ENGINE ------------------------------------------------------------ 87

2. TO STOP THE ENGINE ---------------------------------------------------------------- 89

OPERATING 3 POINT HITCH --------------------------------------------------------------- 90

DRIVING ON THE ROAD -------------------------------------------------------------------- 92

DRIVING ON THE SLOPE ------------------------------------------------------------------- 93

ENTERING AND LEAVING THE PAVEMENT ------------------------------------------- 94

TURNING ON THE PAVEMENT ------------------------------------------------------------ 95

DIFFERENTIAL GEAR LOCK --------------------------------------------------------------- 96

TRACTOR LOADING / UNLOADING ----------------------------------------------------- 97

INSTALLING 3POINT LINK ------------------------------------------------------------------ 98

PRECAUTIONS FOR CONNECTING THE IMPLEMENT --------------------------- 101

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ADJUSTING WHEEL TREAD --------------------------------------------------------------- 102

POWER STEERING --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 103

MAINTENANCE AFTER WORK ----------------------------------------------------------------- 104

MAINTENANCE AFTER WORK ------------------------------------------------------------ 105

MAINTENANCE FOR PROLONGED STORAGE -------------------------------------- 106

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ------------------------------------------ 110

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ------------------------------------------------ 111

OIL, GREASE, AND ANTI-FREEZE CHART -------------------------------------------- 113

FUEL, OIL, AND COOLANT CHART ------------------------------------------------------ 113

CHECKING AND CHANGING OF OIL ---------------------------------------------------- 114

1. ENGINE OIL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 115

2. TRANSMISSION / HYD FLUID ---------------------------------------------------- 116

3. FRONT AXLE FLUID ----------------------------------------------------------------- 118

FILTERS / COOLANT REPLACEMENT -------------------------------------------------- 120

1. ENGINE OIL FILTER ----------------------------------------------------------------- 120

2. TRANSMISSION / HYD FLUID ---------------------------------------------------- 121

3. FUEL FILTER ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 122

4. COOLANT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 122

OTHERS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 125

1. RADIATOR SCREEN / AIR CLEANER ------------------------------------------ 125

2. BATTERY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 127

3. ADJUSTING PARKING BRAKE --------------------------------------------------- 128

4. PIPES AND HOSES ----------------------------------------------------------------- 129

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5. ELECTRICAL CABLES -------------------------------------------------------------- 130

6. GREASING ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 131

7. STEERING WHEEL ------------------------------------------------------------------ 132

8. BRAKE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 133

9. FAN BELT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 134

10. TOE-IN ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 135

11. FUSE AND FUSIBLE LINK -------------------------------------------------------- 136

12. COLOR OF EXHAUST GAS ------------------------------------------------------ 137

TROUBLESHOOTING ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 138

ENGINE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 139

CLUTCH & BRAKE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 142

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 143

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 144

SPECIFICATIONS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 146

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THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A BRANSON TRACTOR.

Before use, read and understand this manual complete.

• After reading this manual, keep it close to the tractor for immediate reference

• Any one operating this tractor should review this manual.

• In case this manual is lost or damaged, please contact your nearest authorized dealer for a copy.

• Some parts of this product may have been changed for the improvement of quality or for safety reason.

• In this case, the photographs or drawings of such parts in this booklet may not be the same as the actual parts installed

on this product.

• If you nd anything in this manual unclear or in need of further explanation, please contact your authorized dealer for

inquiry.

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The instructions given with the following marks are very important for your safety

Failure to observe the instruction given with this mark may result in death or injury.

Failure to observe the instruction given with this mark may expose you to the risk of

death or injury.

Failure to observe the instruction given with this mark may expose you to injury.

• The section, “ To Ensure Safe Operation,” on the following pages details safety points to be

observed to ensure safe operation of your tractor

• Please make sure you read it carefully before operating the tractor.

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DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

Read this Manual for correct and safe use of the product. Failure to

use the product properly may result in an accident. Keep this Manual

close to the tractor after you have read it.

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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

(TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION)

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• Make sure to observe the instruction given in this section to avoid equipment failure or personal injury or death.

[Otherwise]

The exhaust gas can cause intoxication and lead to fatal

consequences.

[Otherwise]

An unexpected accident may occur, such as overturning

of the tractor.

Beware of exhaust gas.

Start engine in a well ventilated area.

Select a at and safe location to secure the

tractor in place so it will not cause a risk to

people passing by. Before carrying out the

maintenance, block the front and rear tires

to prevent moving while servicing.

WARNING WARNING

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

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[Otherwise]

An unexpected accident may occur, possibly re or explo-

sion.

Make sure work area is properly lighted.

Use safety work lights with protection cov-

ering.

WARNING

Keep a rst aid kit and re extinguisher

handy at all times while operating equip-

ment.

WARNING

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

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Do not operate tractor or any implement at-

tached to tractor while under the inuence

of alcohol, medication, controlled sub-

stances or while fatigued.

WARNING

Never wear loose, torn or bulky clothing

around tractor.

WARNING

[Otherwise]

You will be exposed to a risk of being entangled in the

equipment resulting in injury.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

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[Otherwise]

You will be exposed to a risk of death or serious injury if

the tractor overturns.

Fasten your seat belt at all times.

WARNING

Before allowing other people to use your

tractor, explain how to operate and have

them read this manual.

WARNING

[Otherwise]

There is a danger of death, serious injury, or damage to

the tractor.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

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[Otherwise]

An un expected accident may occur or tractor may not

perform properly.

Be sure to use only implements which are

recommended by manufacturer.

WARNING

Fully warn children and keep them away

from the tractor at all times.

WARNING

[Otherwise]

There is a risk of injury.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

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[Otherwise]

Fire or explosion may occur.

Absolutely no lit cigarettes, matches, or

lighters anywhere near when fueling the

tank.

DANGER

Inspect electrical wiring contact insulation

to avoid shorting or spark.

WARNING

[Otherwise]

There is a risk of re due to short circuit.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

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[Otherwise]

The tire may blow out, causing an injury.

When lling tires with air, do not inate it

beyond the maximum pressure stated in

this booklet.

WARNING

When starting the engine, make sure that

you are seated in the driver’s seat with

your seat belt fastened and the safety

inspection has been performed.

WARNING

[Otherwise]

An unexpected accident may occur.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

Do not inate

the re beyound

the max. air

pressure

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[Otherwise]

There is a risk of getting burnt.

During operation and right after the engine

is turned off, the mufer is very hot. Avoid

touching it, as you may get burnt.

CAUTION

Use only the genuine parts or other ap-

proved parts. Do not modify the tractor

CAUTION

[Otherwise]

There is a danger of accident or injury or equipment fail-

ure. Please remember that the failure due to modication

may not be covered by warranty.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

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[Otherwise]

There is danger of accident or equipment failure due to

poor maintenance.

Perform periodic maintenance, keep each

part of the tractor in normal condition. Make

sure to replace all hydraulic hoses and

brake hoses once every two years.

WARNING

Check carefully that the various safety

lamps such as direction indication lamp

before driving the tractor

WARNING

[Otherwise]

Because signal cannot be seen by nearby workers, ag-

ricultural equipment, automobiles, etc. It may result in a

cause of accident.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

Good

maintenance!

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[Otherwise]

The fuel may ignite and re may break out.

Never ll the fuel tank while the engine is

running or when the engine is hot.

DANGER

If fuel pipe is damaged, fuel will leak. Make

sure that you check for any leakage.

DANGER

[Otherwise]

There is a danger of re.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

Fuel is leaking

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[Otherwise]

It may result in a re accident or environmental pollution.

After lling the fuel tank, close the fuel ller

cap completely and wipe off the excess

fuel thoroughly.

DANGER

Every day before operating the tractor,

check for straws, dust, fuel, or other resi-

due on and around the mufer and the en-

gine and remove them.

WARNING

[Otherwise]

It may result in a re.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

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[Otherwise]

The tractor may not turn to the direction you want and

may cause an accident.

Except when you adjust the steering wheel,

make sure that the tilt lever is placed in the

<Lock> position.

WARNING

Check if the brakes work properly and

evenly on both sides or if the steering

wheel is loose.

WARNING

[Otherwise]

There is a risk of accident..

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

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