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.
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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
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JACKRABBIT. This Warranty Shall Not Apply To Any Equipment Which Has Been Altered In Any Wa
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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.
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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
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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
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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