Spudnik 925 Owner's manual

PORTABLE ELIMINATOR
WITH ELEVATOR
MODEL 925
(2001- )
OWNER’S / OPERATOR’S MANUAL
PART # 290005
Spudnik
EQUIPMENT COMPANY LLC
P.O. Box 1045 - Blackfoot, Idaho 83221
[phone] - Fax [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail] - Web Site: www.spudnik.com

MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to consistently provide
high quality, reliable, safe, and well-designed
products and services to meet or exceed the needs
of our customers.
Operating Manual Overview
The purpose of this Spudnik Operating Manual is to make the user familiar with this
machine and to assure the machine is used for what it has been designed to do.
This Operating Manual contains important information on how to operate this machine
properly and efficiently while maintaining all safetyregulations. Observing and
practicing the information within this Manual can effectively prevent danger, reduce
repair costs and downtimes, while increasing reliability and service life ofthe machine.
The Operating Manual must always be available to users wherever the machine is in use.
The Operating Manual must be read and applied by all persons working on/with the
machine, e.g.
•Operation -including set-up, troubleshooting, care, etc.
•Maintenance –servicing, inspection, repair.
•Transport

Service Centers
Phone:[phone]-Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site:www.spudnik.com
BLACKFOOT PASCO GRAFTON
584 West 100 North 5802 North Industrial Way 1410 12th St. West
P.O. Box 1045 Pasco, Wa. 99301 Grafton, Nd. 58237
Blackfoot, ID 83221 Phone [phone] Phone [phone]
Phone [phone] Fax [phone] Fax [phone]
Fax [phone]
HEYBURN PRESQUE ISLE
300 Centennial Dr. 110 Airport Dr.
Heyburn, ID 83336 Presque Isle, Me. 04769
Phone [phone] Phone [phone]
Fax [phone] Fax [phone]

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
Introduction 4
Warranty Policy 5
Safety 6, 7
General Safety Practices 8
Hydraulic Safety Practices 8
Transporting Safety Practices 9
Operating Safety Practices 9
Safety Labels 10
Maintenance 11, 12
Machine Operation 13
Machine Parts Breakdown
Table Of Contents 14, 15
Electrical Schematic 58-60
240 VOLTS 1 PHASE STANDARD
208 - 240 VOLTS 3 PHASE STANDARD
480 VOLTS 3 PHASE STANDARD
240 VOLTS 1 PHASE INVERTERS
208 - 240 VOLTS 3 PHASE INVERTERS
480 VOLTS 3 PHASE INVERTERS
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the SPUDNIK line of potato handling equipment. We appreciate your
decision to make our equipment a part of your operation, and look forward to a long-term
partnership. We strive to put the best quality and workmanship into each of our machines,
and hope as you use your MODEL 925 PORTABLE ELIMINATOR WITH ELEVATOR,
that you will find this to be true. This owner’s / operator’s manual has been prepared to aid
you in safe operation and service of your Portable Eliminator.
Read manual carefully to learn how to operate your machine safely and within
design limits of machine. Failure to do so could result in personal injury and/or damage to
machine.
This manual is an important part of this machine, and should accompany it when
moved from location to location.
Warranty is provided as part of the SPUDNIK EQUIPMENT COMPANY LLC service
program for customers who operate, and maintain their equipment as outlined in this
manual.
OWNER REGISTRATION
Name _____________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________
City ______________________________________________
State / Province _____________________________________
Country ___________________________________________
Model Number ____________ Serial Number _____________
Purchase Date _____________________________________
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WARRANTY POLICY
1- Warranty on all normal maintenance items such as rollers, sprockets, roller chain, belt
lacing, bearings, etc. will be for one season (Not to exceed vendor warranty). A season
being 720 Hr. not to exceed 183 days. All other materials and workmanship will be
warranted for one full year from date of purchase. (Some components carry more than
a one-year warranty from the vendor; this will be passed on to the customer where
applicable.)
2- No warranty payment will be made for failure of the customer to operate and maintain
the machine according to proper procedures, written or customary. Machines must be
used within reasonable limits.
3- All warranty must be completed within one year of purchase unless an agreement is
made with Spudnik Equipment Company LLC to do otherwise, prior to the end of the
year.
4- No warranty payments will be made without a REQUEST FOR WARRANTY
PAYMENT signed by the customer, and all faulty parts are returned to Spudnik
Equipment Company LLC.
5- All paint will be warranted for one year only. Paint warranty must be done within the
first twelve months of purchase. Rock chips and other abuse to the painted surface will
not be considered for warranty payment. When warranting workmanship or paint on
equipment Spudnik reserves the right to determine whether whole or part of the
machine will be warranted. Items paint will be warranted for:
a- Insufficient coverage.
b- Failure of the paint, due to the use of incorrect product or incorrect application of
product.
c- Excessive runs and imperfections. Runs will not be sufficient to constitute warranty
unless they affect more than 15% of the paint on the machine.
6- No warranty on motors or electrical components, unless:
a- Approved by vendor (our source of supply).
b- Spudnik installed incorrect components.
c- Spudnik incorrectly installed components.
7- Spudnik Equipment Company LLC must approve all exceptions to this policy.
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SAFETY
You are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of your SPUDNIK
PORTABLE ELIMINATOR. All operators and anyone doing work or maintenance on the
Portable Eliminator must be trained in the operation, maintenance procedures, and related
SAFETY information contained in this manual. All operators and maintenance personnel
must receive this training at least annually to be in compliance with OSHA regulation
1928.57. This manual is a guide to good safety practices that should be followed while
operating the Portable Eliminator.
The operator is the most important safety device on the machine. It is the operators
responsibly to read and understand ALL operating and safety instructions in manual.
ANY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO MACHINE IS CONSIDERED A
BREACH OF CONTRACT AND REMOVES ALL LIABILITY FROM THE
MANUFACTURER. Unauthorized modification may impair function of machine and/or
safety and could affect the life and warranty of the Portable Eliminator.
THINK SAFETY! WORK SAFELY!
THE LIFE YOU SAVE MAY BE YOUR OWN!
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SAFETY
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL MEANS:
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL identifies important safety information on the safety labels
and in this manual. When you see this symbol be alert to the possibility of personal injury
or death.
SIGNAL WORDS:
DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are signal words with messages:
DANGER: An immediate and specific hazard, which WILL result in
severe injury or death if proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING: A specific hazard or unsafe practice, which COULD result in
severe injury or death.
CAUTION: Unsafe practices, which COULD result in personal injury if
proper precautions are not taken.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES
• The primary responsibility for safe operation of the Spudnik Portable Eliminator with
Elevator lies with the owner/operator.
• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requires that all operators be
trained at the time of initial assignment, and annually thereafter by the employer, in the
safe operation of the Portable Eliminator.
• Read and understand the operator’s manual before operating, maintaining, or adjusting
the Portable Eliminator.
• Untrained individuals and children should not be allowed on or around the Portable
Eliminator at anytime.
• Keep hands, feet, long hair, and clothing away from moving and/or rotating parts.
• Never wear ill-fitting, baggy, or frayed clothing when working around or on any drive
system component.
• Do not attempt to service, lubricate, clean, or adjust the Portable Eliminator while it is
running.
• Inspect all mechanisms before starting the Portable Eliminator and replace all worn or
damaged parts.
• Make sure all guards and shields are properly installed and secured before operating
the Portable Eliminator.
• Replace all worn or missing bolts with SAE Grade 5 or better unless specifically stated
otherwise.
HYDRAULIC SAFETY PRACTICES
• Before applying pressure to the system make sure all components, fittings, steel lines,
and hoses are tight and undamaged.
• Wear proper eye and hand protection and use wood or cardboard as a backstop when
looking for hydraulic leaks.
• A high-pressure hydraulic leak can ignite if exposed to an open flame or spark.
• Seek immediate medical attention if hydraulic fluid pierces the skin, serious toxic
reactions or infections can result.
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TRANSPORTING SAFETY PRACTICES
• Check to see if all bolts on tow tongue are in good condition, and in place, and secured.
• Pull the Portable Eliminator a short distance to align the crazy wheels. Use the wheel
locks on all four wheels to stabilize eliminator while transporting.
• Towing speed should not exceed 20 MPH due to farm rated tires and wheels.
• The slow moving vehicle sign required by the local highway and transport authorities
must be in place.
• Sign must be clean and visible by overtaking and oncoming traffic.
• Keep the towing vehicle and the Portable Eliminator under control when going down
long and/or steep grades.
• Do not allow riders on Portable Eliminator during transportation.
OPERATING SAFETY PRACTICES
• Do not allow riders on or in the Portable Eliminator during operation.
• Portable Eliminator should be operated on a flat secure surface.
• Keep personnel from getting between the machine and other machinery when placing
equipment that delivers or removes product from the eliminator.
• Block the tires on the eliminator to insure that the machine stays in place.
• This machine is designed to require one operator standing on the same side of the
machine as the control panel. Operating the eliminator from the opposite side of the
control panel can result in body injury.
• Do not allow anyone to pick dirt or potatoes off the roller table during operation. This
action could result in bodily injury.
• Properly ground all electrically operated equipment.
• Disconnect electrical power to machine when cleaning clogged rollers or chain,
removing obstructions, or removing dirt.
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SAFETY LABELS
• Keep safety labels and signs clean and legible at all times.
• Replace safety labels and signs that are missing or have become illegible.
• When replacing parts that displays a safety sign, make sure that the new parts also
displays the safety sign.
• Safety labels and signs are available from your dealer’s parts department.
HOW TO INSTALL SAFETY LABELS
1. Be sure the installation area is clean and dry.
2. Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper.
3. Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper.
4. Align the label over the specified area and carefully position the small portion with the
exposed sticky backing in place.
5. Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining portion of the
label in place.
6. Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed using the piece of label
backing paper.
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MAINTENANCE
• The hydraulic system used to power auxiliary functions uses Dexron III ATF (automatic
transmission fluid) for prime mover. Hydraulic reservoir fill level should be checked at
start of each season, and filled as needed. Hydraulic oil reservoir has a 1-gallon
capacity.
• ATF in hydraulic system should be drained and changed when it becomes dirty and/or
contaminated.
• Crazy wheels bushing needs to be greased once a week.
• All wheel bearings and wheel hubs should be greased and packed at least once a year.
• To avoid contamination of product, all hydraulic fittings must be checked daily for leaks
and replaced or tightened as necessary.
• Oil in gearboxes must be checked every hundred hours of operation.
(#991214 - OIL,LUBE,80/90W#4096 15#PAIL 1QT=1.75LB)
• Oil should be changed when it becomes dirty and/or contaminated.
• All bearings are of sealed type and are lubricated by manufacturer. Bearings will only
need to be greased at start of season. One pump of grease is sufficient. Over greasing
sealed bearings will result in seal being broken and rapid failure of bearing. If seal is
broken, bearing should be greased daily until replaced.
• Disconnect electrical power to machine whenever maintaining, repairing, or servicing
Portable Eliminator.
• Replace damaged or missing drive shields and safety labels at start of every season.
• Proper belt alignment and tension are key to long belt life.
• Belts should be kept in alignment between conveyor side; alignment should be an even
distance between belt and conveyor side on each side.
BELT ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE
Belt runs to loose side (narrowest space between belt and side).
Tighten loose side as necessary or loosen other side as necessary.
Belt tension must be great enough to prevent slippage between drive pulley
and belt.
• Keep tires inflated correctly. Between 55 and 60 PSI.
• Check wheel nuts daily.
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• Be sure the electrical system is setup with proper phase and adequate voltage.
• Drive chains should be kept clean and tensioned correctly to prolong chain life. Ideal
chain tension should allow ½” maximum flex when deflected. Over tightening will cause
damage to bearings and sprockets. New roller chain drives should be inspected after
50 hours of operation. Every 500 hours thereafter. During inspection look for; drive
interference, damaged chain or sprockets, loose setscrews, proper sprocket alignment,
chain tension, proper lubrication, foreign material buildup, and proper guarding. Roller
chain is considered worn out when it reaches three (3) percent elongation. To check for
elongation measure from pin to pin and compare with new chain. When replacing chain
or sprockets it is best replace both at the same time.
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MACHINE OPERATION
The Model 925 Portable Eliminator with Elevator has been designed to size from 2
to 10 ozs. It can also be used for dirt elimination.
1. Center any machine that feeds the eliminator squarely to the elevator. This allows the
potatoes to spread out evenly and provides better sizing or dirt elimination.
2. Adjust the elevator to the required height, to eliminate drop, and then secure in place
with the angle iron braces.
3. For vertical up and down adjustment use the screw jacks located on each corner of the
roller table.
4. Any equipment that receives product from the eliminator needs to be adjusted up tight
against the discharge chute or cross conveyor. This will help eliminate bruising the
potatoes.
5. The spacing adjustment is at the discharge end of the eliminator and should be
adjusted equally on each side. This will insure proper sizing and longer roller life.
6. Check the voltage label on the electrical panel door, to make sure that you have the
proper voltage.
7. Check to see that all shields are in place and secured. Make sure that everything is
clear of the machine.
8. Make sure that the connector on the discharge end is attached to the S. O. cord, and it
is clear of water and other materials that may short the connector out.
9. Make sure that the electrical panel door is closed and that there is on maintenance
being done on the machine.
10.All switches are turned to the “OFF” position.
11.Plug the machine in and test the direction on 3 phase systems by bumping the
Eliminator briefly. In “HAND”,the machine will run each belt individually on command.
In “AUTO”, the machine will need to have control plugged in. This will allow the
Eliminator to be run from the “START/STOP” switch of another machine.
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Machine Parts Breakdown
Table of Content Section Page .
BELT OPTIONS (ELEVATOR & CROSS CONVEYORS) EL-30 53
CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY, 30” x 8’ & 9’ END CROSS (OPTION) EL-28 51
CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY, 36” x 10’ END CROSS (OPTION) EL-29 52
CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY, CROSS EL-6 22
ELECTRICAL BOX ASSEMBLY, MAIN EL-31 54, 55
ELECTRICAL BOX, MAIN, WITH END CROSS CONVEYOR (OPTION) EL-32 56
ELECTRICAL BOX, MAIN, WITH INVERTER EL-33 57
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC EL-34 58-60
ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY WITH MANUAL LIFT EL-26 48, 49
ELEVATOR HYDRAULIC LIFT (OPTION) EL-27 50
JACK ASSEMBLY, 12” TELESCOPING EL-5 21
LABELS PLACEMENT, SHIELDS & SAFETY EL-2 18
LABELS, SAFETY EL-1 16, 17
ROLLER TABLE END SHEAR ASSEMBLY EL-23 45
ROLLERS ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLIES EL-24 46
ROLLERS QUICK RELEASE ASSEMBLY EL-25 47
WHEEL ASSEMBLY, 12” CRAZY EL-4 20
WHEEL FRAME ASSEMBLY EL-3 19
DOUBLE SPROCKET DRIVE
ELIMINATOR BOX ASSEMBLY, SIZING, SPUDNIK ROLLERS
(2-1/2” OR 3” OR 3-1/2” SPRINGS) EL-7 23
ELIMINATOR BOX ASSEMBLY, DIRT, SPUDNIK ROLLERS
(2-1/2” SPRINGS ONLY) EL-8 24
ELIMINATOR BOX ASSEMBLY, DIRT OR SIZING, FINGER ROLLERS
(2-1/2” OR 3-1/2” SPRINGS) EL-9 25
ELIMINATOR BOX ASSEMBLY, SIZING, FINGER ROLLERS
(3” SPRINGS) EL-10 26
ROLLER ASSEMBLIES, SPUDNIK EL-11 27, 28
ROLLER ASSEMBLIES, FINGER EL-12 29-31
ROLLERS DRIVE ASSEMBLY, STANDARD EL-13 32
ROLLERS DRIVE ASSEMBLY, MANUAL VARIABLE SPEED (OPTION) EL-14 33
Revised: Add Double Sprocket Drive Section, ECN # 1030, 02/16/01.
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Machine Parts Breakdown
Table of Content Section Page
SINGLE SPROCKET DRIVE
ELIMINATOR BOX ASSEMBLY, SIZING, SPUDNIK ROLLERS
(2-1/2” OR 3” OR 3-1/2” SPRINGS) EL-15 34
ELIMINATOR BOX ASSEMBLY, DIRT, SPUDNIK ROLLERS
(2-1/2” SPRINGS ONLY) EL-16 35
ELIMINATOR BOX ASSEMBLY, DIRT OR SIZING, FINGER ROLLERS
(2-1/2” OR 3-1/2” SPRINGS) EL-17 36
ELIMINATOR BOX ASSEMBLY, SIZING, FINGER ROLLERS
(3” SPRINGS) EL-18 37
ROLLER ASSEMBLIES, SPUDNIK EL-19 38, 39
ROLLER ASSEMBLIES, FINGER EL-20 40-42
ROLLERS DRIVE ASSEMBLY, STANDARD EL-21 43
ROLLERS DRIVE ASSEMBLY, MANUAL VARIABLE SPEED (OPTION) EL-22 44
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EL-1
SAFETY LABELS
ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY
1 300086 LABEL,CAUTION,MOVING,DRIVES,CAN CAUSE 1
2 300087 LABEL,WARNING,EXPOSED,DRIVE,CAN CAUSE 1
3 300101 LABEL,WARNING,POWER,DRIVEN,MACHINE,CAN 1
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