JackRabbit 30/36 Owner's manual

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ELEVATOR 30/36 (C3.4B)
WOODCHUCK
DESTICKER
OWNER'S OPERATOR MANUAL
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ELEVATOR (C3.4B) 30/36 - WOODCHUCK
INTRODUCTIONS
SAFETY 4
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
AT A GLANCE 10
OPERATIONS PROCEDURES 12
MAINTENANCE 17
TROUBLE SHOOTING 18

Thank You For Choosing JACKRABBIT. We Stand Behind Our Products And Are Very
Proud Of The Equipment We Design And Manufacture. Preventive Maintenance Is The
Easiest And Least Expensive Type Of Maintenance. Please Take The Time To Review
This Owner's Operator's Manual. It Can Save You Time And Expense.
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WARRANTY:
JACKRABBIT Warrants Each New Piece Of Equipment And Parts Manufactured By It To Be Free Fro
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Defects In Material And Workmanship Under Normal Use And Service. The Obligation O
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JACKRABBIT Shall Be Limited To Replacing Any Part Which Shall, Within 1 Year (1 Season) Afte
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Delivery To The Original Purchaser, Be Returned To JACKRABBIT With Transportation Charges
Prepaid And Which An Examination By JACKRABBIT Discloses Defective. This Warranty Does No
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Obligate JACKRABBIT To Bear The Cost Of Labor, Travel Time Or Hauling In Connection With Th
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Replacement Or Repair Of The Defective Parts And In No Event Will Be Liable For Consequential
Damages Including But Not Limited To Loss Of Crop, Rental Or Substitute Equipment Or Othe
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Commercial Loss.
N
o Warranties Or Representations Made By Persons Other Than Representatives Of JACKRABBI
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Expressly Authorized In Writing To Do So Shall Be Valid And Binding Upon JACKRABBIT. No Deale
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Shall Be Authorized To Bind JACKRABBIT In This Respect.
JACKRABBIT Makes No Warranty With Respect To Component Parts Not Manufactured B
y
JACKRABBIT. This Warranty Shall Not Apply To Any Equipment Which Has Been Altered In Any Wa
y
Outside Of Manufacturer's Factory, Or Which Has Been Subject To Misuse, Neglect Or Accident.
This Warranty Is Expressly In Lieu Of All Other Warranties And Representations, Expressed, Implied,
Or Statutory, Including Warranties Of Merchantability And Fitness For A Particular Use, And All Othe
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Liabilities Or Obligations On The Part Of JACKRABBIT, Foreseeable Or Not.
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USER’S RESPONSIBILITY:
It Is The Responsibility Of The User To Read The Operator's Manual And Understand The Safe And
Correct Operating Procedures As Pertains To The Operation Of The Product And To Lubricate And
Maintain The Product According To The Maintenance Schedule In The Operator's Manual.
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WARRANTY SERVICE:
Warranty Service May Be Obtained Through An Authorized Dealer Or JACKRABBIT
Service Facility. Write Or Call: JACKRABBIT, 471 Industrial Ave, Ca 95366,
Telephone [phone].
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INTRODUCTIONS
INTRODUCTIONS
TO OUR CUSTOMERS
ELEV.30/36(CAT)OPERATOR'SMANUAL

SAFETY
Read And Understand This Manual And All Safety
Signs Before Operating And Maintaining. Review The
Safety Instructions And Precautions Annually.
TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT
SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS
MANUAL ISUSED TO CALL YOUR
ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS
INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY
AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY
OR DEATH.
THIS SYMBOL MEANS
 ATTENTION!
 BECOME ALERT!
 YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
Note The Use Of The Signal Words DANGER,
WARNING And CAUTION With The Safety
Messages. The Appropriate Signal Word For Each
Has Been Selected Using The Following Guidelines;
DANGER
Indicates An Imminently Hazardous Situation That, If
Not Avoided, Will Result In Death Or Serious Injury.
This Signal Word Is To Be Limited To The Most
Extreme Situations Typically For Machine
Components Which, For Functional Purposes, Cannot
Be Guarded.
WARNING
Indicates A Potentially Hazardous Situation That, If
Not Avoided, Could Result In Death Or Serious
Injury, And Includes Hazards That Are Exposed When
Guards Are Removed. It May Also Be Used To Alert
Against Unsafe Practices.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if
not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
Safety Of The Operator Is One Of The Main Concerns
In Designing And Developing A New Piece Of
Equipment. Designers And Manufacturers Build In As
Many Safety Features As Pos
sible. 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, Follow
Them.
Replace Any CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER
Or
Instruction Safety Decal That Is Not Readable Or Is
Missing. Location Of Such Decals Is Indicate
d In This
Booklet.
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
Persons Unfamiliar With Its Operation. The Operator
Should Be A Responsible Adult Familiar With Farm
Machinery And Trained In This Equipment’s
Operations.
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
Question - DON’T TRY IT.
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SAFETY NOTICE
SAFETY NOTICE
ELEV. 30/36 (CAT) OPERATOR'S MANUAL

SAFETY DECAL CARE
 Keep Safety Signs Clean And Legible At All
Times.
 Replace Safety Signs That Are Missing Or Have
Become Illegible.
 Replaced Parts That Displayed A Safety Sign
Should Also Display The Current Sign.
 Safety Signs Are Available From Your Distributor
Or Dealer Parts Department Or The Factory.
How to Install Safety Signs:
 Be Sure That The Installation Area Is Clean And
Dry.
 Decide On The Exact Position Before You
Remove The Backing Paper.
 Remove The Smallest Portion Of The Split
Backing Paper.
 Align The Decal Over The Specified Area And
Carefully Press The Small Portion With The
Exposed Sticky Backing In Place.
 Slowly Peel Back The Remaining Paper And
Carefully Smooth The Remaining Portion Of The
Decal In Place.
 Small Air Pockets Can Be Pierced With A Pin
And Smoothed Out Using The Piece Of Decal
Backing Paper.
TIRE SAFETY
 Failure To Follow Proper Procedures When
Mounting A Tire On A Wheel Or Rim Can
Produce An Explosion Which May Result In
Serious Injury Or Death.
 Do Not Attempt To Mount A Tire Unless You
Have The Proper Equipment And Experience To
Do The Job.
 Inflating Or Servicing Tires Can Be Dangerous.
Whenever Possible, Trained Personnel Should Be
Called To Service And/ Or Mount Tires.
 Always Order And Install Tires And Wheels With
Appropriate Capacity To Meet Or Exceed The
Anticipated Weight To Be Placed On The
Equipment.

The Rims And Tires Should Be Mounted On The
Feeder With The Valve Stem To The Inside. We
Use Reverse Disc Rims As A Protection That
Livestock Do Not Step On The Valve Stems And
Break Them Off. Be Sure You Have Proper Tire
Pressure And The L
ug Nuts Are Properly
Tightened. Check Wheel Bearings On A Regular
Basis And Grease Semiannually.
LIGHTING AND MARKING

It Is The Responsibility Of The Customer To
Know The Lighting And Marking Requirements
Of The Local Highway Authorities And To Install
A
nd Maintain The Equipment To Provide
Compliance With The Regulations. Add Extra
Lights When Transporting At Night Or During
Periods Of Limited Visibility.

Lighting Kits Are Available From Your Dealer Or
From The Manufacturer.
BEFORE OPERATION
 Carefully Study And Understand This Manual.
 Do Not Wear Loose-
Fitting Clothing Which May
Catch In Moving Parts.

Always Wear Protective Clothing And Substantial
Shoes.

Keep Wheel Lug Nuts Or Bolts Tightened To
Specified Torque.
 Assure That Agricultural Implement Tires
Are
Inflated Evenly.

Give The Unit A Visual Inspection For Any Loose
Bolts, Worn Parts Or Cracked Welds, And Make
Necessary Repairs. Follow The Maintenance
Safety Instructions Included In This Manual.

Be Sure That There Are No Tools Lying On Or In
The Equipment.

Do Not Use The Unit Until You Are Sure That
The Area Is Clear, Especially Children And
Animals.
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SAFETY NOTICE
SAFETY NOTICE
ELEV.30/36(CAT)OPERATOR'SMANUAL

 Practice Operation Of Your Equipment And Its
Attachments. Completely Familiarize Yourself
And Other Operators With Its Operation Before
Using.
 Use A Tractor Equipped With A Roll Over
Protective System (ROPS) And Fasten Your Seat
Belt Prior To Starting The Engine.
 The Manufacturer Does Not Recommend Usage
Of Tractor With ROPS Removed.
 Move Tractor Wheels To The Widest
Recommended Settings To Increase Stability.
 Securely Attach To Towing Unit. Use A High
Strength, Appropriately-Sized Hitch Pin With A
Mechanical Retainer And Attach Safety Chain.
 Do Not Allow Anyone To Stand Between The
Tongue Or Hitch And The Towing Vehicle When
Backing Up To The Equipment.
DURING OPERATION
 Children Should Not Be Allowed On The Product.
 Clear The Area Of Small Children And
Bystanders Before Moving The Equipment.
 Securely Attach Feeder To Towing Unit, Using A
Hardened 3/4” Pin, A Metal Retainer, And Safety
Chains If Required. Shift Towing Unit To A
Lower Gear Before Going Down Steep
Downgrades, Thus Using The Engine As A
Retarding Force. Keep Towing Vehicle In Gear At
All Times. Slow Down For Corners And Rough
Terrain.
 Make Sure You Are In Compliance With All
Local And State Regulations Regarding
Transporting Equipment On Public Roads And
Highways. Lights And Slow Moving Signs Must
Be Clean And Visible By Overtaking Or
Oncoming Traffic When Feeder Is Transported.
 SAFETY CHAIN - If Equipment Is Going To Be
Transported On A Public Highway, A Safety
Chain Should Be Obtained And Installed. Always
Follow State And Local Regula
tions Regarding A
Safety Chain And Auxiliary Lighting When
Towing Farm Equipment On A Public Highway.
Be Sure To Check With Local Law Enforcement
Agencies For Your Own Particular Regulations.
Only A Safety Chain (Not An Elastic Or
Nylon/Plastic Tow Strap)
Should Be Used To
Retain The Connection Between The Towing And
Towed Machines In The Event Of Separation Of
The Primary Attaching System.

Install The Safety Chain By Crossing The Chains
Under The Tongue And Secure To The Draw Bar
Cage Or Hitch Or Bumper Frame.
 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. This Is Particularly Important
With Higher Noise Levels And Quiet Cabs, As
You May Not Hear People Shouting.
 NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED -
Do Not Carry
Passengers Anywhere On, Or In, The Tractor Or
Equipment, Except As Required For Operation.
 Keep Hands And Clothing Clear Of Moving Parts.

Do Not Clean, Lubricate Or Adjust Your
Equipment While It Is Moving.
 W
hen Halting Operation, Even Periodically, Set
The Tractor Or Towing Vehicle Brakes,
Disengage The PTO, Shut Off The Engine And
Remove The Ignition Key.

Be Especially 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
Overturn May Result.
 OPERATE
Up And Down (Not Across)
Intermediate Slopes. Avoid Sudden Starts And
Stops.
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SAFETY NOTICE
SAFETY NOTICE
ELEV. 30/36 (CAT) OPERATOR'S MANUAL

HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT
OPERATIONS
Adopt Safe Driving Practices:
 Keep The Brake Pedals Latched Together At
All Times.
NEVER USE INDEPENDENT BRAKING
WITH MACHINE IN TOW AS LOSS OF
CONTROL AND/OR UPSET OF UNIT CAN
RESULT.
 Always Drive At A Safe Speed Relative To
Local Conditions And Ensure That Your
Speed Is Low Enough For An Emergency
Stop To Be Safe And Secure. Keep Speed To
A Minimum.
 Reduce Speed Prior To Turns To Avoid The
Risk Of Overturning.
 Avoid Sudden Uphill Turns On Steep Slopes.
 Always Keep The Tractor Or Towing Vehicle
In Gear To Provide Engine Braking When
Going Downhill. Do Not Coast.
 Do Not Drink And Drive!
 Comply With State And Local Laws Governing
Highway Safety And Movement Of Farm
Machinery On Public Roads.
 Use Approved Accessory Lighting Flags And
Necessary Warning Devices To Protect Operators
Of Other Vehicles On The Highway During
Daylight And Nighttime Transport. Various Safety
Lights And Devices Are Available From Your
Dealer.

The Use Of Flashing Amber Lights Is Acceptable
In
Most Localities. However, Some Localities
Prohibit Their Use. Local Laws Should Be
Checked For All Highway Lighting And Marking
Requirements.

When Driving The Tractor And Equipment On
The Road Or Highway Under 40 KPH (20 MPH
)
At Night Or During The Day,
Use Flashing Amber
Warning Lights And A Slow Moving Vehicle
(SMV) Identification Emblem.
 Plan Your Route To Avoid Heavy Traffic.
 B
e A Safe And Courteous Driver. Always Yield
To Oncoming Traffic In All Situations, Including
Narrow Bridges, Intersections, Etc.

Be Observant Of Bridge Loading Ratings. Do Not
Cross Bridges Rated Lower Than The Gross
Weight As Which You Are Operating.

Watch For Obstructions Overhead And To The
Side While Transporting.

Always Operate Equipment In A Position To
Provide Maximum
Visibility At All Times. Make
Allowances For Increased Length And Weight Of
The Equipment When Making Turns, Stopping
The Unit, Etc.

Pick The Most Level Route When Transporting
Across Fields. Avoid The Edges Of Ditches Or
Gullies And Steep Hillsides.
 Be Extra Careful When Working On Inclines.

Maneuver The Tractor Or Towing Vehicle At Safe
Speeds.
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SAFETY NOTICE
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HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT
OPERATIONS (CONT.)
 Avoid Overhead Wires Or Other Obstacles.
Contact With Overhead Lines Could Cause
Serious Injury Or Death.
 Avoid Loose Fill, Rocks And Holes; They Can
Be Dangerous For Equipment Operation Or
Movement.
 Allow For Unit Length When Making Turns.
 Operate The Towing Vehicle From The
Operator’s Seat Only.
 Never Stand Alongside Of Unit With Engine
Running Or Attempt To Start Engine And/ Or
Operate Machine While Standing Alongside Of
Unit.
 Never Leave Running Equipment Attachments
Unattended.
 As A Precaution, Always Recheck The
Hardware On Equipment Following Every 100
Hours Of Operation. Correct All Problems.
Follow The Maintenance Safety Procedures.
FOLLOWING OPERATION
 Following Operation, Or When Unhitching,
Stop The Tractor Or Towing Vehicle, Set The
Brakes, Disengage The PTO And All Power
Drives, Shut Off The Engine And Remove The
Ignition Keys.
 Store The Unit In An Area Away From Human
Activity.
 Do Not Park Equipment Where It Will Be
Exposed To Livestock For Long Periods Of
Time. Damage And Livestock Injury Could
Result.
 Do Not Permit Children To Play On Or Around
The Stored Unit.

Make Sure All Parked Machines Are On A
Hard, Level Surface And Enga
ge All Safety
Devices.

Wheel Chocks May Be Needed To Prevent Unit
From Rolling
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE

Good Maintenance Is Your Responsibility. Poor
Maintenance Is An Invitation To Trouble.

Make Sure There Is Plenty Of Ventilation.
Never Operate The Engine Of Any Vehicle In A
Closed Building. The Exhaust Fumes May
Cause Asphyxiation.

Before Working On The Vehicle, Set The
Brakes, Disengage 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 A Safe
ty Support And Block The
Wheels. Never Use A Jack To Support The
Equipment.

Always Use The Proper Tools Or Equipment
For The Job At Hand.

Use Extreme Caution When Making
Adjustments.

Never Replace Hex Bolts With Less Than Grade
Five Bolts Unless Otherwise Specified.

After Servicing, Be Sure All Tools, Parts And
Service Equipment Are Removed.

Where Replacement Parts Are Necessary For
Periodic Maintenance And Servicing, Genuine
Factory Replacement Parts Must Be Used To
Restore Your Equipment To Original
Speci
fications. The Manufacturer Will Not
Claim Responsibility For Use Of Unapproved
Parts And/ Or Accessories And Other
Damages
As A Result Of Their Use.
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SAFETY NOTICE
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PERFORMING MAINTENANCE (CONT.)
 If Equipment Has Been Altered In Any Way
From Original Design, The Manufacturer Does
Not Accept Any Liability For Injury Or
Warranty.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
Improper Practices Or Carelessness
Can Cause Bodily Injury Or Death.
Always Instruct The Operator In The Proper
Operating Procedures. The Operator Must Read
And Understand All Safety Instructions In The
Owner’s Operator’s Manual And Those Placed On
The 30/36 Elevators.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Danger:
Always Check And Make Sure Elevator’s
Operational Site Is A Safe Distance From Power
Lines.
2. Danger:
Operational Site Should Be Level To Prevent
Tipping Of The Unit During Operation.
3. Warning:
All Guards Must Be In Place Prior To Starting
The Elevator Or Wood Chuck.
4. Warning:
Always Check, Making Sure All Personnel Are
Clear Of Elevator Prior To Starting Engine.
5. Danger:
The Belts And Woodchuck May Be Started And
Stopped Unexpectedly When The Engine Is
Running. Keep All Personnel Clear Of Belts,
Woodchuck Fingers And Moving Parts When
The Engine Is Running.
6. Danger:
Stop Belts And Woodchuck, And Turn Off
Engine Prior To Clearing Material From Belts
Or Wood Chuck.
7. Warning:
Turn Off Engine Prior To Tightening Or
Adjusting Belts (See Page 11 For Belt
Adjustments).
8. Warning:
Turn Off Engine Prior To Tightening Or
Adjusting Woodchuck Chain
9. Warning:
Always Wear Protective Eye Goggles When
Checking For Hydraulic Leaks. Do Not Check
Hydraulic Lines For Leaks With Your Hands.
High Pressure Oil Leaking Through A Small
Hole Will Penetrate The Skin. This Will Cause
Serious Bodily Injury Or Death.
10. Danger:
Always Check Route To Be Traveled Prior To
Towing The 30/36 Elevator. Check The Route
For Low Electric Power Lines And Other
Obstructions.
11. Warning:
Always Use A Suitable Tow Vehicle. The
Vehicle Must Be Designed To Tow A Unit
Weighing 8,000 Lbs. At Speeds Up To 55 Mph.
12. Danger:
Never Tow The 30/36 Elevator At A Speed
Above 55 Mph.
13. Danger:
Never Tow The 30/36 Elevator On A Public
Road Or Highway At Night Without Lights.
14. Warning:
Always Use A Safety Chain When Towing The
30/36 Elevator.
15. Caution:
Always Check Tires For Damage And Proper
Inflation Prior To Towing The 30/36 Elevator.
16. Warning:
Always Install The “Transit Link” Prior To
Towing The Elevator. See Page 15 For Details.
17. Caution:
Always Replace Safety Labels And Signs If
They Become Illegible.
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AT A GLANCE
ELEV.30/36(CAT)OPERATOR'SMANUAL
AT A GLANCE
ELEVATOR 30/36 (CAT) OVERVIEW
PAGESECTION OVERVIEW
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Specification Overlook / Maintenance Materials
12Elevator Control Box

(All Specifications Subject To Change
Without Notice. For Further Information
Call JACKRABBIT At (209) 599−6118.)
Off Season Storage
Inspect Belts, Hoses And General Appearance Of Engine
And Chassis. Repair Or Replace Items
That Show Wear Or Damage. Replace All Safety
Shields, Guards And Labels That Have Been Damaged.
1) Wash And Clean Chassis.
2) Clean All Air Filters And Re-Install.
3) Change Engine Oil And Oil Filter.
4) Fill Diesel Tank.
5) Check Hydraulic Oil Level (Oil Level Between
Bottom And Top Sight Gauge).
6) Air Tires To 65 Psi.
7) Release Belt Tension On All Conveyor Belts By
Adjusting The Idler Pulleys. If Stored In
8) Unprotected Area All Conveyor Belts Should Be
Removed. The Belts Should Be Rolled Up
9) And Stored Indoors Off The Floor To Prevent
Deterioration.
10) The Battery Should Be Removed And Stored
Indoors Off The Floor
NOTE
BELTS STORED STANDING ON END MAY
ABSORB MOISTURE IN THE END ON THE
FLOOR AND WILL NOT TRACK STRAIGHT
WHEN INSTALLED IN THE ELEVATOR.
Elevator 30/36 With Woodchuck
Product
Transfer:
Two Belts:
Horizontal Belt In Hopper Feeds Material
Into Inclined Belt.
Overall Dimensions
Length: 44’-2” Overall (Standard Model)
Width:
8’-8”
Height: 13’-1”
(In Towing Configuration)
Standard Model
Spout
Clearance:
15’-0” (In Operating Configuration)
Standard Model
16’ 6”
(In Operating Configuration) With 30
Degree Incline Conveyor & 3 Ft.
Extension (Option)
Wheel Base:
11’-3”
Ground Drive: Hydrostat: Auto Hi-Lo & Lo Lock
Overlook Spe
cification
Weight: 7,720 Lbs.
Controls: Pod Mounted, Adjustable
Jack Stand: Hydraulic
Tire Size: (2) 12-16.5 TLR R-3
Power: Holt CA. Cat Diesel, C3.4b 74 HP
Belt Overlook
Belt Speed: Variable Horizontal Belt Speed
Belt Drive: Hydraulic Motors
Belt Width: Horizontal: 30”
Inclined: 36”
Hopper Overlook
Width:
6’-8”
Length: 16’-0”
Woodchuck
Desticker: Optional
Elevator Tanks
Diesel Capacity:
42 US Gal.
Hydraulic Oil
Capacity: 42 US Gal. With Filter Change
Maintenance Material Specifications
Engine Oil:
15W = 40 Multi-Viscosity Motor
Oil.
(See Operation Manual For Special
Conditions).
Engine Oil Filter: Jackrabbit: 33901
Hydraulic Oil: ISO-68
Hydraulic Oil
Filter: Jackrabbit: 29848
Lubricant (Grease):
Lithium Base NGL 1 or NGL 2 (For
Extreme Pressure)
Fuel Filter: Primary: Jackrabbit: 33900
Secondary: Jackrabbit: 33902
Starter: 33887
Alternator: 33886
Air Filters:
Outer: JackRabbit: 27013
4L-1B P827653
Inner: JackRabbit: 27014
4L-1B P829332
Fan Belt: Jackrabbit: 33891
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ELEV. 30/36 (CAT) OPERATOR'S MANUAL AT A GLANCE
SPECIFICATIONS AND OFF SEASON STORAGE

12AT A GLANCE
ELEV.30/36(CAT)OPERATOR'SMANUAL
AT A GLANCE
ELEVATOR’S CONTROL BOX
PAGE
ITEM FUNCTION
115
Key Ignition
215 Belt Controls
315
Speed Control
415 Horizontal Belt Controls
515
Desticker Belts
615
Selector Valve
715
Hydraulic Jack
815
Engine Display Gauge
915
Woodchuck

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OPERATING PROCEDURES
ELEV.30/36(CAT)OPERATOR'SMANUAL
OPERATING PROCEDURES
ELEVATOR OPERATING OVERVIEW
PAGESECTION OVERVIEW
14
Elevator Operating Checklist
15
Elevator's Controls
16
Towing Instruction
16
Off Season Storage
17
Maintenance Schedule
18
Trouble Shooting

Prior To Operation The Following Items Must Be
Checked And / Or Adjusted For Safe Operation,
And To Avoid Unnecessary Wear And Stoppages
1. Check Engine Air Filter See Engine Air Filter
Maintenance Instructions Pages 15 – 16.
2. Check The Engine Oil Level And Add Oil If Low.
See Maintenance Materials Specifications Page 6.
3. Check Engine Fan Belt. Tighten If Loose. See
Engine Maintenance Manual For Proper Tension.
4. Check Engine Cooling Air Intake. Make Sure It Is
Clean And Unobstructed. Clean With High
Pressure Air If Dirty.
5. Check Battery Connections. Clean Terminals If
They Are Corroded.
6. Check The Hydraulic Oil Level. Add Oil If Level
Is Below Bottom Sight Gauge.
7. Check Fuel Level And Fill If Low.
8. Check Tension Of Both Conveyor Belts On
Elevator. Also Check Both Woodchuck Conveyor
Belt If Elevator Is Equipped With The Woodchuck
Option. All Conveyor Belts Should Be Tightened
If Loose. Check Tension Of Woodchuck
Conveyor Chain. Chain Should Be Reasonable
Tight (No Sags In Chain).
9. Start Engine (Warm Up 3 – 4 Minutes) At Idle.
10. Turn On Elevator Conveyor Belts (Woodchuck
Option Off). Both Horizontal And Incline
Conveyor Belts Must Move Freely. If They Don’t
Move Freely Stop Engine And Free Belt Or Belts
That Do Not Move. Turn On Woodchuck. Check
Belts Making Sure They Move Freely.
11. After Conveyor Belts Run Smoothly At Low
Speed Check Each Belt. Make Sure They Track
Evenly On Both Head Shaft And Tail Shaft
Pullies. Adjust Belts If They Do Not Track Evenly
Or If They Are Loose. They Must Carry A Full
Load Without Slipping. Caution: Do Not Over
Tighten Woodchuck Conveyor Belt. See
Conveyor Belt Adjustments Instructions Page 17.
12. Run Belts At Fast Speed 3 – 4 Minutes Then
Recheck Tracking. Adjust As Necessary.
13. Now You Are Ready To Start Operations.
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CONVEYOR BELT ADJUSTMENTS
The Tension Of The Belts Should Be Tight
Enough To Prevent Slipping When Under
Maximum Load. Belt Alignment And Tension Are
Maintained By Adjusting Bolts That Slide The
Pulley Shaft Bearings Forward And Reverse.
All Adjustments Should Be Made In Small
Increments With The Belt Run 1 ˘ 2 Minutes
Between Adjustments.
1)
Change Alignment Of The Belt: To Loosen Bearing
Hold-
Down Bolts. Turn The Adjustment Bolt To
Tighten The Belt On The Side Where The Belt Is
Too Close Or Rubbing. Re-Tighten Bearing Hold
-
Down Bolts.
A) Run Belt At Low Speed For 1 –
2 Minutes Allowing
Belt To Center On Pulley. Re-Adjust If Necessary.
B) Run Belt At Fast Speed For 2 –
3 Minutes While
Checking Alignment.
2) Increase Belt Tension: To Loosen Bearing Hold
-
Down Bolts On Idler Pulley
Shaft. Turn Adjustment
Bolts On Each Side Of The Belt An Equal Amount
Increasing Belt Tension. Retighten Bearing Hold
-
Down Bolts.
A. Run Belt At Low-
Speed Checking For Correct
Tension And Alignment. Re-Adjust If Necessary.
B. Run Belt At Fast Speed For 2 – 3 M
inutes While
Checking Tension And Alignment.
3) Woodchuck Roller Chain Is Tightened In The Same
Manner As The Conveyor Belts.
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CONTROL BOX
1. Key Switch And Ignition:
Start Engine In Idle Position
2. Belts Control:
Toggle Switch “Up - Down.” Toggle Up After
Engine Has Started To Turn On.
Remote Control (Option):
The Elevator Can Be Equipped With A Remote
Control Transmitter And Receiver That Allows
The Jackrunner Driver Or Other Personnel To
Start, Stop, Throttle Up Or Down Without Using
The Controls On The Elevator.
KEEP ALL PERSONNEL CLEAR OF BELTS,
WOODCHUCK CHAIN, AND MOVING PARTS
WHEN ELEVATOR ENGINE IS RUNNING.
3. Throttle Speed Control:
When The Switch Is Flipped Down At The Turtle
You Are In Idle. When Flipped Up At The Rabbit
Sets To Run At Full Speed
4. Horizontal Belt Speed Control
5. Desticker Belts:
Turn Clockwise To Increase Belt Speed. Turn
Counter Clockwise To Decrease Belt Speed. This
Control Is Normally Set And Not Changed Unless
There Is A Significant Change In Product
Characteristics.
6. Selector Valve:
Push Handle Forward For Use Of
The Hydraulic Jack.
Pull The Handle The Back
For Control Of The Woodchuck To Be Raised To
The (Out Of Operation Position) Or Lowered To
The (In Service Position). Rocker Switch #7 Will
Operate The Hydraulic Jack Or Woodchuck
Depending On The Selector Vale.
7. Hydraulic Jack: A Toggle Switch
(7.2)
Located On Frame, Near Towing Hitch Will
Raise Or Lower Jack. Toggle Switch Will Also
Raise Or Lower Jack With Selector Valve In Jack
Position
Woodchuck:
Toggle Switch Push “Up
” On Switch To Raise,
Push “Down” To Lower.
8. Engine Display Gauge
9. Woodchuck (Option): Toggle Switch To Turn
The Woodchuck “On” And “Off”.
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TOWING INSTRUCIONS
The 30/36 Elevator Is Designed To Be Towed By A
Suitable Towing Vehicle. The 30/36 Elevator Weighs
7,720 Lbs. Prior To Towing The Following Procedure
Should Be Followed.
1. Start The Engine, Then Use The Hydraulic Jack
To Raise The Front Of The Bin To The Height
That Allows The Transit Link To Be Raised, Then
Pin And Lock To The Bin Frame.
2. Using The Hydraulic Jack Raise The Tongue And
Hook The Vehicle To Elevator And Attach The
Safety Chain To The Vehicle.
2.1 After Hook Up Is Complete, Use The Toggle
Switch In Front Of The Elevator Or The Rocker
Switch On The Control Panel To Raise The
Hydraulic Jack To Its Full Up Position.
2.2 Turn Off Engine And Turn Elevator Control Panel
Arm Toward Rear Of Elevator.
3. Swing Incline Stick Conveyor To Rear.
4. Secure Sliding Conveyor With Pin And Pin Lock
Ring Or Bolt.
5. Check Tire Pressure.
6. Attach Turn & Stop Lights If You Are Towing
The Elevator On A Public Road Or Highway.
NOW YOU ARE READY TO MOVE TO THE
NEXT LOCATION.
OFF SEASON STORAGE
Inspect Belts, Hoses And General Appearance Of
Engine And Chassis. Repair Or Replace Items That
Show Wear Or Damage. Replace All Safety Shields,
Guards And Labels That Have Been Damaged.
Now You Are Ready For The Next Season.
1. Wash And Clean Chassis.
2. Clean All Air Filters And Re-Install
3. Change Engine Oil And Oil Filter
4. Fill Diesel Tank
5. Check Hydraulic Oil Level (Oil Level Betw
een
Bottom And Top Sight Gauge)
6. Air Tires To 65 Psi
7.
Release Belt Tension On All Conveyor Belts By
Adjusting The Idler Pulleys. If Stored In
Unprotected Area All Conveyor Belts Should Be
Removed. The Belts Should Be Rolled Up And
Stored Indoors Off The Floor To Prevent
Deterioration.
8. The Battery Sh
ould Be Removed And Stored
Indoors Off The Floor
NOTE:
Belts Stored Standing On End May Absorb
Moisture In The End On The Floor And Will Not
Track Straight When Installed In The Elevator.
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