
ASHLAND SCRAPERS
Instruction: Operation and Maintenance
Thank you for choosing Ashland for your scraper needs. Your Ashland scraper is a durable
iece of equipment and with proper care will yield many years of trouble free operation.
However, the life of your scraper can be severely shortened by poor maintenance. You
must follow consistent maintenance practices and use good quality grease and hydraulic oil
(compatible with the power unit’s hydraulic system) to insure the longer, most productive
use from your scraper
Before starting a job, make sure Diggers Hot Line has been contacted and all underground
utilities have been properly located (electric, phone and pipelines). Have a clear
understanding of all local, OSHA and MSHA rules that apply to the job. Beware of your
environment and keep others a safe distance from the machine while familiarizing yourself
with the machine’s controls. The scraper requires a power source with TWO 4-way (double
acting) hydraulic control valves.
Your scraper should be greased at all points where grease fittings are provided. Connect
hydraulic hoses to the tractor and retract lift cylinders to REMOVE TRANSPORT LOCK
PINS. Next, extend and retract all cylinders several times to force out any air from the
hydraulic cylinders and lines. Checkthe oillevels in the tractor hydraulic systemand add to
maintain the proper level. Care should be used when adding oil or when disconnecting
any oil line to keep all dirt out of the oil as dirt is a major factor in the failure of hydraulic
components.
When your scraper is placed into operation, the operator will have to “feel out” the amount
of depth of cut to obtain maximum loading efficiency. This is usually accomplished by
taking a lesser and more uniform cut; however, some soil conditions such as loose sand
may require a “pumping action” obtained by taking successive deep cuts and lifting out of
cut as the tractor begins to lose power or traction.
•After 10 hours work, all bolts should be checked and tightened if necessary.
•Every 10 hours all grease fittings should be lubricated.
•After 50 hours work, all bolts should be rechecked and tightened if necessary.
Check wheel bearings and adjust if necessary.
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After 300 hours work, clean and repack wheel bearings and replace, if
necessary, cutting edges, worn pins, etc.
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