Harper Butler Beds User manual

Spike Bed
6-2021
SPIKE BED

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Spike Bed
Thank you for purchasing a Butler Spike Bed.
TO THE OWNER OR OPERATOR:
As with all Harper products, the Butler Beds have been thoroughly tested and built to provide a
sturdy, dependable product. The Spike Bed is equipped with live hydraulics, which allows it to be
used for a wide range of lifting and hauling tasks. This manual is written as an aid to operating and
maintaining the Butler Spike Bed. Read and understand the manual thoroughly before operation to
avoid damage to the unit or injury to the operator or bystanders.
A Spike Bed can present hazards to an operator who follows unsafe procedures in either the opera-
tion or maintenance of the unit. Therefore, SAFETY WARNINGS are present at certain locations in
the text. Harper Industries is not responsible for accidents or injuries that result from the misuse or
lack of maintenance of the Flatbed.
SYMBOL: SAFETY WARNING!
MEANING: Failure to understand and obey this warning may result in injury to you or others.
Whenever this symbol is used, please pay very close attention to the information presented, and
make sure you fully understand. If you do not, contact your dealer or Harper Industries for clarica-
tion.
151 E. HWY. 160 Harper, KS 67058
[phone] • Fax [phone]
Toll Free 800-596-2464
Email [email protected]
Website www.butlerbeds.com
© 2021 Harper Industries, Inc.
The Butler logo are registered trademarks of Harper Industries, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
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Statement of Warranty
Harper Industries, Inc. (HII) warrants to each purchaser of a new Butler Bed from an au-
thorized dealer or representative, that such equipment is free of manufacturer’s defects
in workmanship and materials which appear while in normal service for a period of ONE
YEAR commencing with delivery to the original user.
The obligation of HII under this warranty is expressly limited, at our option, to replacement
or repair at a service facility designated by Harper Industries or at the manufacturing plant
in Harper, KS. A part will be replaced after inspection discloses it to have been defective.
This warranty does not apply to defects caused by damage or unreasonable use (includ-
ing failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance, or by performing functions
without genuine Butler Bed accessories) while in the possession of the consumer.
Warranty is limited to parts, labor and ground freight delivery of replacement parts. Labor
for repair to hydraulic and electrical power systems from HII installed with bed purchase/
installation is covered under this warranty. HII shall not be liable for the consequential
damages of any kind, including but not limited to consequential labor costs or transporta-
tion charges in connection with replacement or repair of defective parts.
This warranty does not apply to parts subjected to misuse, abuse, alteration, improper or
inadequate maintenance, or normal wear.
Harper Industries makes no warranty with respect to trade accessories. They are subject
to the warranties of their respective manufacturers.
ANY IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OR
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLY
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. HII makes no other ex-
press warranty, nor is anyone authorized to make any on behalf of HII.
For further information please contact your nearest Butler Bed dealer.
RECORDS
Date of Purchase ______ / ______ / ______
Dealer’s Name _________________________________
Dealer’s Phone _________________________________
Serial Number Bed____ __________________________
Serial Number Pump__ ___________________________
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Table of Contents
OPERATOR SECTION
To the Owner or Operator...............................................
Warranty Statement........................................................
Table of Contents............................................................
Specications..................................................................
Feature Identication......................................................
Safety Guidelines
General Equipment Safety...............................
Spike Bed Operation Safety.............................
Hydraulic Safety................................................
Operating Instructions
Loading Instructions.........................................
Unloading Instructions......................................
Spikes...............................................................
Maintenance
Check Daily or Before Use...............................
Lubrication........................................................
Toolbox Mounting............................................................
Mounting of Power Unit
Power Unit Identication...................................
Hydraulics
Hydraulic System..............................................
Hydraulic Connections......................................
Corded/Wireless Remotes
Wiring Instructions
Corded Remote Spike Bed................
Wireless Remote Spike Bed..............
Mega Fuse and Fuse Box................................
Troubleshooting..............................................................
Amp Draw Chart.............................................................
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PARTS SECTION
Spikes, Pivots, and Side Rails.......................
Door and Decals............................................
E/H Unit.........................................................
Pump.............................................................
Valve..............................................................
Tank...............................................................
Power Cable..................................................
Wireless Transmitter/Receiver.......................
Wired Hand Control & Hand Control Switch..
Wiring Diagram Corded Remote....................
Wiring Diagram Wireless Remote.................
Hydraulic Hoses.............................................
Lift Cylinder Assembly....................................
Electrical Harness & Lights............................
Toolbox, Mudaps, and Hitch.........................
Mudap Mounts.............................................
Hardware Assembly.......................................
Mounting Kits.................................................
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.3
1.3
1.3
1.3
1.3
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
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Specications Butler Spike Beds are specically designed
to transport and feed round hay bales.
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Model Specications
MODEL S80X86 S80X102 S80X110 S80X115 S84X86 S84X102 S84X110
WIDTH 6’8” 6’8” 6’8” 6’8” 7’0” 7’0” 7’0”
LENGTH 7’2” 8’6” 9’2” 9’7” 7’2” 8’6” 9’2”
S84X115 S94X102 S94X110 S94X115
7’0” 7’10” 7’10” 7’10”
9’7” 8’6” 9’2” 9’7”
S94X134 S94X139 S96X86 S96X102 S96X110 S96X11 S96X134
7’10” 7’10” 8’0” 8’0” 8’0” 8’0” 8’0”
11’2” 11’7” 7’2” 8’6” 9’2” 9’7” 11’2”
S96X139
8’0”
11’7”
Hydraulic System Specications
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Electric over hydraulic
SYSTEM PRESSURE 2500 psi
FLOW 2.41 gpm @ 500 psi: 1.06 gpm @ 2500 psi
OIL RESERVOIR CAPACITY 10 quarts ATF uid (Dextron III)
CYLINDER, LIFT 1.25” X 3.5” X 12”
LIFT CAPACITY (centered) 2,500 lbs.
Protective Coating Specications
PAINT Heat-cured, polyurethane based paint

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Feature Identication
A. Headache Rack – protects the rear
pickup window.
B. Across-the-bed Toolbox (not pictured) –
mounted across the front of the bed.
C. Spikes – used to stick and lift bales.
D. Pivot or Tailgate – houses the spikes and
pivots to lift the bale.
E. Hitch Plate – allows for a 2” square
receiver hitch and has holes for hitch pins.
F. Safety Chain Loops – always use
safety chains when towing.
G. Gooseneck Hitch – located under a
cover plate in the middle of the bed or as a
pop up ball.
H. Safety Chain Loops – always use
safety chains when towing.
I. Lights – LED lighting for stop-tail-turn.
(Optional lights in headache rack)
J. Toolboxes – mount under front of bed on
both sides. The Electric/Hydraulic Power unit
mounts inside the passenger side toolbox.
K. Side rails or Dummy Arms – serve as
side rail.
L. Work Lights (optional) – lights can
be when working at night.
SAFETY WARNING!
Do not stand near tailgate when operating
the bale pickup, even when unit is empty.
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limits, additional suspension, or tire
requirements. The Spike bed’s lifting
capability may exceed the truck’s load
capacity in some instances.
Hydraulic Safety
SAFETY WARNING!
Hydraulic system operates under high
pressure and escaping uid can
penetrate the skin.
Loading Instructions
• Center spikes as close as possible to
the center of the bale.
• Back the truck up to the bale with the
spikes down, pushing the spikes into
the bale.
• Lift the bale by pushing the UP button
on the controller.
CAUTION
Do not exceed the GVRW of the truck.
Unloading Instructions
NOTE: When hauling multiple bales short dis-
tances, motor will become hot. Allow motor to
cool down in between loading cycles. General
rule of thumb is 25% motor on, 75% motor o󰀨.
This equals about 2 ½ minutes “motor on” in a
10 minute period. Opening the tool box lid
may help with the cool down.
Unloading Instructions
• Lower the bale to the ground by
pushing the DOWN button on the
controller.
• Drive the truck forward.
• Once the spikes are clear of the bale,
push the UP button to raise spikes to
return to the home position.
Operating Instructions
Operator safety is of upmost concern when
designing and developing a new 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 sec-
onds of thought and a more careful approach
to handling equipment. Most accidents can
be avoided by observing the precautions in
this section. To avoid personal injury, study
the safety warnings and cautions listed in this
manual and follow them.
General Equipment Safety
• This equipment can be dangerous to
children and persons unfamiliar with its
operation. The operator should be a
responsible adult familiar with farm
machinery and trained for this unit.
• Do not attempt to operate equipment
under the inuence of drugs or alcohol.
• 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 how the unit works.
• Review the safety warnings and cau-
tions with all users annually.
If you have any questions not answered in
this manual or require additional copies,
contact your dealer or Harper Industries.
Spike Bed Operation Safety
• Replace any CAUTION, WARNING,
DANGER, or instruction decal that is
not readable or is missing.
• Make sure all safety pins are in place
and atbed mounting bolts are secure
to the truck frame.
• Make sure hinges, joints, and sliding
parts are well greased, especially
during o󰀨 season to prevent rusting
and binding.
• Check with truck dealer for any load
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Safety Guidelines

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Spikes
• Remove the spikes at least once a
month. The spikes seat into the pivot
very tightly. Failure to remove the
spikes monthly could cause them to
seize up and become di󰀩cult to re-
move.
Check Daily or Before Use
• Check the hydraulic oil level. Keep the
level to “FULL” on the dipstick.
• Examine the hydraulic hoses for leaks
with an object such as cardboard.
SAFETY WARNING!
Hydraulic uid escaping under pressure
can penetrate the skin and may cause
death if not treated immediately.
Lubrication
• Put rear pivot all the way in the down
position.
• Locate the two pivot pins, and grease
them both (2).
SAFETY WARNING!
Use extreme caution when greasing the
atbed. Completely lower pivot tailgate to
expose rear zerks and turn o󰀨 ignition.
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Maintenance
Toolbox Mounting
• Mount the box with the two bolt holes
on the short end towards the front. Bolt
the top of box to the welded bracket
under the bed. All bolts are 3/8”.
Bracket
Bolt to welded bracket

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Mounting of Power Unit
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Power Unit Identification
Place power unit in passenger side box with
the reservoir facing the cab of the truck.
Position the holes in bottom of pump block
over holes in bottom of box. Using 3/8” bolts,
secure the pump to the box. Run the hydrau-
lic hoses through the rubber grommet in the
box. The power unit operates best with a two
battery set up. If needed, the second battery
can be mounted next to the power unit in the
tool box.
Motor Start
Solenoid
Check Valve
Bale Down Coil (black
box) & Cartridge Valve
Stem
Motor
Reservoir
Vent
Cap
Check Valve
Pressure Relief
Valve
Manifold Plug
Ground

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Hydraulic System
• High heat, 190° or greater, can be
damaging to the hydraulic system.
Check various parts of the system to
make sure there are no “hot spots”
which may indicate a problem.
• In the o󰀨 season, run the bed at least
twice a month to prevent valve
condensation.
Hydraulic Hose Connections
• Taped 1/4” hose (rod end) connects to
C1.
• Un-taped 1/4” hose (base end)
connects to C2.
Hydraulics
Wiring Instructions/Corded Remote Spike
Bed
• See parts page 1.4 for more detail.
• White wire attaches to the yellow coil
wire.
• Green wire attaches to the actuator on
motor start solenoid.
• Black wire attaches to the input on
motor start solenoid.
White wire attaches to yellow coil wire.
Green wire attaches to actuator on motor
start solenoid.
Black wire attaches to input on motor start
solenoid.
Corded/Wireless Remotes
Rod End
Base End

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Wiring Instructions / Wireless Remote
Spike Bed (optional)
• See parts page 1.5 for more detail.
• Receiver mounts next to pump inside of
tool box.
• Green wire (receiver) and the white
wire (hand control) attach to the yellow
coil wire.
• White wire (receiver) attaches to green
wire (hand control) and connects to the
actuator on motor start solenoid.
• Red wire (receiver) attaches to orange
fuse wire.
• Orange fuse wire connects to black
wire (hand control) that connects to the
input on motor start solenoid.
• Black wire attaches to ground.
• Yellow, brown and blue wires are not
used and can be bent over and taped to
the cord.
Note: If you are tying this in with the corded
remote (recommended), mate corded and
wireless with a three way adapter as shown
below.
Green and white wires attach to yellow coil
wire.
White wire attaches to green wire that con-
nects to the actuator on motor start solenoid.
Red wire connects to the orange fuse wire.
Orange fuse wire connects to the black wire
and is connected to the input on the motor
start solenoid.

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Black wire attached to ground on lower side
of unit
All 7 wires - Blue, Yellow, and Brown are not
used.
If the transmitter does not function when turned
on for the rst time, disconnect the power to
the receiver that’s mounted in the tool box.
Next press the red button on the transmitter
and release. Now PRESS and HOLD both the
red and green buttons until the LED light starts
to ash. This takes about 5 seconds. Now re-
lease both buttons. You should see a ash and
pause pattern in the LED light now. Reconnect
the power to the receiver and a 10 second win-
dow opens. Within the 10 seconds, PRESS
and HOLD the green button for 5 seconds or
until the light on the receiver is on solid (not
ashing).
Mega Fuse & Fuse Box (not included)
The 200 amp (spike bed), Mega Fuse and fuse
box should be installed on the power cable.

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Troubleshooting
The most common problems with a power unit are due to low voltage from a battery, fuse
failure, faulty wire or a failing ground connection. To narrow down the problem, connect
jumper cables to the pump (positive to input side of solenoid & negative to the ground on
pump base). Use a separate good battery (from another vehicle or a new battery). If the
pump and bed operate properly, then have the battery tested, check in line fuse and power
cord, and/or run ground cable directly to the battery instead of inside the tool box or frame.
If the pump does not operate properly with jumper cables, then check solenoid and/or mo-
tor.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Power unit not responding to
remote when toggle is acti-
vated
Use test light on remote connections to solenoid. If any connec-
tions are not working, the problem is in the remote. If all connec-
tions are working, check solenoid. If solenoid is working properly,
the problem is in the pump motor.
Motor is humming or bed is
operating slowly
Pump motor is failing.
Bale drops on its own when
suspended in the air or will
not maintain a tight squeeze
Turn the counter-balance valve ¼ turn clockwise until bale
suspends normally. Do not tighten screw all the way in.
Spike pivot are not moving
fast / pressurizing but not
moving
Check for debris in the check valve. Make sure spring plunger is
not broken.
Lift is not working Check wire on cartridge valve coil for a short or take coil o󰀨 and
activate remote while putting a screwdriver inside coil. If screw-
driver does not magnetize to coil, the coil is failing. If coil is mag-
netizing, then failure is in cartridge valve.
Fluid leaking under bed or in
tool box
Check hose connection at leak. Tighten or replace if needed.
Leaks in tool box are best diagnosed by activating the remote
while watching the power unit. Determine where the leak is com-
ing from and replace O-ring / plug / valve if needed. Some leaks
are xed by tightening the plug/valve. Make sure the plastic res-
ervoir is not cracked.
How to Check
Solenoid Check the two posts. If posts show voltage, then the solenoid is good.
Pump Make sure there is good voltage to the motor. If motor checks out good check for
broken or worn gear. If there is a grinding or metallic noise, the pump needs to be
replaced.
Motor Check amp range using chart below. Arm & spike beds draw di󰀨erent amps at
di󰀨erent pressures.

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Amp Draw
PSI Spike Amps Draw
50 82
250 96
500 112
750 128
1000 144
1250 160
1500 175
1750 190
2000 204
2250 219
2500 233
2750 246
3000 260

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Table of Contents
PARTS SECTION
Spikes, Pivots, and Side Rails.......................
Door and Decals............................................
E/H Unit.........................................................
Pump.............................................................
Valve..............................................................
Tank...............................................................
Power Cable..................................................
Wireless Transmitter/Receiver.......................
Wired Hand Control & Hand Control Switch..
Wiring Diagram Corded Remote....................
Wiring Diagram Wireless Remote.................
Hydraulic Hoses.............................................
Lift Cylinder Assembly....................................
Electrical Harness & Lights............................
Toolbox, Mudaps, and Hitch.........................
Mudap Mounts.............................................
Hardware Assembly.......................................
Mounting Kits.................................................
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.3
1.3
1.3
1.3
1.3
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
1.11

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1.1
LH SIDE RAIL 1
RH SIDE RAIL 1
RH SIDE RAIL 2
LH SIDE RAIL 2
SIDE RAILS
BED SIZE BED SHAPE LH SIDE
RAIL 1
RH SIDE
RAIL 1
LH SIDE
RAIL 2
RH SIDE
RAIL 2
S80X86 Straight 205209 205208 NA NA
S80X102 Straight 205199 205200 NA NA S80X110 Straight 205213 205214 NA NA S80X115 Straight 205255 205256 NA NA
S84X86 Straight 205209 205208 NA NA
S84X102 Straight 205199 205200 NA NA
S84X110 Straight 205213 205214 NA NA
S84X115 Straight 205255 205256 NA NA
S90X110 Tapered 205218 205218 205275 205274
S90X115 Tapered 205218 205218 205245 205246
S90X139 Tapered 205218 205218 205277 205278
S94X102 Tapered 205218 205218 205217 205216
S94X110 Tapered 205218 205218 205275 205274
S94X115 Tapered 205218 205218 205245 205246
S94X134 Tapered 205218 205218 205295 205296 S94X139 Tapered 205218 205218 205277 205278
S96X86 Tapered 205299 205299 205300 205301
S96X102 Tapered 205218 205218 205217 205216
S96X110 Tapered 205218 205218 205275 205274
S96X115 Tapered 205218 205218 205245 205246
S96X134 Tapered 205218 205218 205295 205296
S96X139 Tapered 205218 205218 205277 205278
NOTE: This table only contains standard bed side rails. If wide beds with
straight shape PN's not listed.
LH SIDE RAIL 1
RH SIDE RAIL 1
SPIKES
TYPE PART #
Black (Bar) 280221 Red (Forged) 212030 Spike Plugs 285072
PARTS LIST
ITEM QTY PART # DESCRIPTION
1 1 205204 PIVOT, WELDMENT 2 1 280220 HINGE, PIN
3 1 215418 HINGE, KIT (SET OF PINS AND TUBES)
4 1 205370 PIVOT, TROUGH WELDMENT
52205174 KIT, SPRING PIN KIT
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Spikes, Pivot,
and Side Rails
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