Spudnik 990 User manual

Owner/Operator Manual
Ser # 995-55-174
MODEL 990
Custom Eliminator

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
safety regulations. Observing and practicing the information
within this Manual can effectively prevent danger, reduce repair
costs and downtimes, while increasing reliability and service life
of the 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

Warranty Policy .........................................................................................4
Safety ...........................................................................................................5
General Safety Practices ............................................................................6
Hydraulics Safety Practices .......................................................................7
Transporting Safety Practices ...................................................................8
Operation Safety Practices ........................................................................9
Safety Labels .............................................................................................10
Maintenance ..............................................................................................12
Machine Parts Breakdown ……….……………....……………………..14
Schematics ………......................................................................................56
Table of Contents
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Limited Warranty Policy for New Spudnik Machinery
Spudnik Equipment Company LLC (“Spudnik”) warrants to the original purchaser each new Spudnik machine to be free from defects in
material and workmanship. Spudnik will repair or replace, at its option, any part covered by this warranty that is found to be defective
during the warranty period outlined below. Warranty service must be performed by an authorized dealer or representative of Spudnik. This
warranty is applicable only for the normal service life expectancy of the product or components, as noted in the following table. Once the
warranty period has begun, it cannot be stopped or interrupted.
What is included in the Spudnik Warranty:
Product Warranty Term
180 Days from 1st day of operation or 720 Hours of machine
Rollers, Sprockets, Roller Chain, Belt Lacing, and Bearings operation, whichever comes first
All paint to include: Insufficient coverage, failure of paint adherence, and excessive runs. 12 Months from date of delivery of new Spudnik product to
NOTE: Excessive runs not to exceed more than 15% of the painted surface on the the original retail customer
machine.
12 Months from date of delivery of new Spudnik product to
All other materials and workmanship (except as noted below) the original retail customer
30 days from date of purchase, or the remainder of the
Genuine Spudnik replacement parts and components original equipment warranty period, whichever is longer
Those items that are excluded from this warranty are as follows:
(1) any merchandise or components thereof, which, in the opinion of the company have been subject to: (a) Rock chip damage and other
abuse to painted surfaces, (b) damage caused by weather (to include UV damage), accident, or acts of God, (c) any product that has been
altered or modified in ways not approved by Spudnik Equipment Company LLC., (d) depreciation or damage caused by normal wear, lack
of reasonable and proper maintenance, misuse, failure to follow the product’s Operator Manual recommendations, (e) Using machine for
other than normal moving of agricultural products during planting, harvest, and processing seasons. Agricultural products to include:
Potatoes, beets, onions, carrots, grains, etc., (2) Used products, (3) Repairs made by unauthorized dealers.
To Obtain Warranty Service
To be eligible for the Spudnik warranty, purchaser must: (a) Have already remitted payment in full (b) have filled out and submitted the
Spudnik Delivery Declaration form to a Spudnik representative (c) report the product defect to an authorized dealer or Spudnik sales
representative and request repair within 30 days of noticing the defect and (d) make the product available to the dealer or service center
within a reasonable period of time, transportation charges prepaid.
The selling dealer has no authority to make any representation or promise on behalf of Spudnik, or to modify the terms or limitations of
this warranty in any way.
Limited Warranty Statement
To the extent permitted by law, Spudnik does not make any warranty, representation, or promises express or implied as to the quality,
performance, or freedom from defect of any Spudnik New Machinery. NO IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS IS
MADE. IN NO EVENT WILL SPUDNIK, AN AUTHORIZED SPUDNIK DEALER, OR ANY COMPANY AFFILIATED WITH SPUDNIK BE LIABLE
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. This warranty is subject to any existing conditions of supply which may directly affect
our ability to obtain materials or manufacture replacement parts. Spudnik reserves the right to make improvements in design or changes in
specifications at any time, without incurring any obligation to owners of units previously sold. No one is authorized to alter, modify or
enlarge this warranty nor the exclusion, limitations and reservations.
To obtain more information, please contact your dealer or Spudnik at 1-208-785-0480.
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SAFETY
This Safety Alert Symbol Means:
Attention!
Become Alert!
Your Safety is Involved!
This Symbol identifies important safety
information on the safety decals and in this
manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to
the possibility of injury or death.
You are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of your Spudnik Eliminator. All operators
and anyone doing work or maintenance on the Eliminator must be trained in the operation, maintenance
procedures, and related SAFETY information contained in this manual. All operator’s 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 during
operation.
This Operator’s Manual is the most important safety device on the Eliminator. It is the operator’s
responsibility to read and understand ALL operating and safety instructions in this manual.
ANY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO MACHINE IS CONSIDERED A BREACH OF
CONTRACT AND REMOVES ALL LIABLITY FROM THE MANUFACTURER. Unauthorized
modifications may impair the function of the machine and/or safety and could affect the life and
warranty of the Eliminator.
Think Safety! Work Safely!
The life you save could be your own!
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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SAFETY
General Safety and Accident Prevention Regulations
The primary responsibility for safe operation of the Spudnik Eliminator is with the
owner/operator.
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requires that all operator’s be
trained at the time of initial assignment, and annually thereafter by the employer, in the
safe operation of the machine.
Read and understand the operator manual before operating, maintaining, or adjusting
the Eliminator.
Untrained individuals and/or children should not be allowed on or around the
Eliminator at any time.
Keep hands, feet, long hair, and clothing away from moving/rotating parts while it is
running.
Do not attempt to service, lubricate, clean, or adjust Eliminator while it is running.
Inspect all mechanisms before starting the Eliminator and replace all worn or
damaged parts.
Make sure all guards and shields are properly installed and secured before operating
the Eliminator.
Replace all worn or missing bolts with SAE Grade 5 or better unless specifically
stated otherwise.
Do not ride or mount the Eliminator while it is moving.
Do not perform maintenance on machine unless:
- Tractor is switched OFF and key is removed from ignition
- A warning sign is attached to the main switch of the machine
- Maintenance sight is secured
- Work is being done by trained individuals and someone had been appointed to
supervise
- Machine is on dry, level, and stable ground
- Proper lifting devices are used for lifting heavy loads (including hoists with adequate
load capacity and in proper working condition)
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SAFETY
Specific Safety Instructions
Risk of injury when hitching up or unhitching machines to and from the tractor.
Never allow persons to stand between the tractor and the machine unless the towing vehicle is
secured against rolling away by means of the parking brake and/or chocks.
Secure all moving parts before transport.
Warning symbols indicate dangerous areas of the machine. Observation of the warning symbols
serves to ensure the safety of all persons working with the machine.
Hydraulic Safety Practices
When working on machine parts that are supported by hydraulic cylinders, ALWAYS support the
structure by some other means than the cylinders.
Before applying pressure to the system, make sure that 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 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
and/or infections may result.
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SAFETY
Transporting Safety Practices
Check to see if all bolts on tow tongue are in good condition, in place, and
secure.
Remove the pin from the towable gearbox wheel drive.
Release hydraulic pressure to the elevator lift cylinder.
It is recommended that all pups be removed from the Eliminator before
transport.
If leveling jacks are on the Eliminator, be sure that they are lifted all the way
up and are secured with 1” Bolts.
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.
Do not allow riders on Eliminator during transport.
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SAFETY
Operating Safety Practices
Eliminator should be operated on a flat secure surface.
When using leveling jacks, make sure that the jacks are on secure
ground. Do not lift the wheels off of the ground.
Do not allow anyone to climb on or under the Eliminator while in
operation.
Do not put feet or hands between the picking table and dirt return
conveyor while machine is in operation.
Disconnect electrical power supply to machine when cleaning clogged
rollers or chain, removing obstructions, or removing dirt build up from
components.
Keep personnel from getting between the machine and other
machinery when placing equipment that delivers or removes product
from the Eliminator.
Do not allow anyone to pick dirt or potatoes off of the transition table
or roller table during operation. This action could result in physical
injury or death.
Properly ground all electrically operated equipment.
This machine is designated to have on operator standing on the same
side as the control panel and hydraulic drives.
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SAFETY
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 display a safety label, make sure that the new parts also
displays the safety label.
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 a piece of the label
backing paper.
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MAINTENANCE
The hydraulic system used to power auxiliary functions uses AW 32 Hydraulic oil for
prime mover. Hydraulic reservoir fill level should be checked at start of each season,
and filled as needed. Hydraulic oil reservoir has a 5-gallon capacity.
Oil in hydraulic system should be drained and changed when it becomes dirty and/or
contaminated.
All wheel bearings and wheel hubs should be greased and packed at least once a
year.
Grease Steering Spindles once every week.
All bearings are of a sealed type and are lubricated by the manufacturer. Bearings will
not have grease zerks installed. 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.
To avoid contamination of product, 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 - 1 Qt=1.75lbs)
Oil should be changed when it becomes dirty and/or contaminated.
Disconnect electrical power to machine whenever maintaining, repairing, or servicing
Replace damaged or missing drive shields and safety labels at start of every season.
Proper belt alignment and tension are key to a long belt life.
Belts should be kept in alignment between conveyor sides. Alignment should be an
even distance on both sides from the belt to the conveyor sides.
BELT ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES
Belt runs to loose side (narrowest space between belt and side).
1. Tighten loose side as necessary or loosen other side as necessary.
2. Belt tension must be great enough to prevent slippage between drive pulley
and belt.
Check lug nut daily, and keep tires inflated at correct PSI.
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, and every 500 hours thereafter. During inspection, look for drive interference,
damaged chain or sprockets, loose set screws, proper sprocket alignment, chain tension, proper
lubrication, foreign material buildup, and percent elongation. To check for elongation, measure
from pin to pin and compare with new chain. When replacing chain or sprockets, it is best to
replace both at the same time.
Check V-belts for cracking and wear and replace as needed. A sign of belt wear would be a belt
that has stretched and is running in the bottom of the groove on the pulleys.
Check the hinge points and pivot bolts every 100 hours of machines operation for fatigue and
excessive wear. Replace as needed to avoid personal injury.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Center any machine that feeds the Eliminator squarely to the elevator.
This allows the potatoes to spread out evenly and provides better sizing
and dirt elimination.
2.Adjust the elevator to the required height to eliminate drop.
3.Any equipment that receives product from the Eliminator needs to be
adjusted up close to the discharge chute. This will help eliminate
bruising of the potatoes.
4.The transition table will move with the rollers when they are adjusted.
Be sure that the letdown chute stays within the machine that receives the
product when adjusting the rollers.
5.Make sure that everyone is clear of the rollers and transition table
before adjusting the rollers.
6.Check to see that all shields are in place and secured. Make sure that
everyone is clear of the machine.
7. Make sure that all of the connectors and plugs on the machine are
attached, and are clear of water and other materials.
8. Make sure that the electrical panel door is closed and that there is no
maintenance being done on the machine.
9.Check the voltage label on the electrical panel door, to make sure that
you have the proper voltage.
10.All switches are turned to the “OFF” position.
11.The 16/4 cord coming off of the hopper end of the Eliminator is the
Evenflow stop circuit, used to turn the bottom belt on the Evenflow on and
off with the elevator of the Eliminator.
12.When using the Eliminator with a system, make sure the 16/5 wire
coming out of the main electrical panel is plugged in and the Conveyor
System switch is turned “ON.” When not using the Eliminator in a
system, leave the 16/5 unplugged and turn the conveyor System switch is
turned “OFF.”
13.Plug the machine in and test the direction on three phase system by
bumping a motor that does not have an Inverter, “briefly.” Making sure the
belt is going in the right direction. (Even though the power is hooked up
wrong, the inverter keeps the motor running in the right direction).
14.In “HAND” position, the machine will run each belt individually on
command. In “AUTO” position, the machine will run with the rest of
the system.
15.With all of the switches turned to “AUTO” and the Conveyor System
switch turned to “ON”, push and hold the green push button switch
until the buzzer stops. The conveyor system will start first. After it is
running, the Eliminator will start. When the Conveyor System switch is
turned “OFF”, there will be a brief delay and then the machine will
start.
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Notes:
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0 60"x1'6" CHN ELEV 36MM NO SKID PANFA866
7
10
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18
27
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8
13
26
ITEM #:QTYDESCRIPTIONPART #:
11ASSY,BC,60"x11MMx36MM 2D 1S CUSH 42' "353038
22BELT,FLAT,48" 1/32" x 1/32" 150# x10.00 LNF261008
32BOLT,HINGE,36",BELT ELEV #550 5/8" x "181226
42BRACE,TRANSPORT,ELIM. ELEVATOR CYLINDER18071
52BUSHING ELIMINATOR ELEVATOR/TIPOUT17076
64COLLAR,SHAFT,SET,SCREW,1-1/4"501 50
74CPLG,HYD, 0DEG,6801-6-8 (6MJ-8MB)601323
82CPLG,HYD,STR,6400-6-8 (6MJ-8MB)601477
1CYL,3.00"x10",TIE ROD,22.25",REPHASE602626
101CYL,3.25"x10",TIE ROD,22.25",REPHASE602627
111ELEV.CHAIN 60"x1'-6" ELIM.BARE, NO PAN18068
122LABEL,WARNING,CYLINDER BRACE INSTL300335
132LABEL,WARNING,POWER,DRIVEN,MACHINERY,CAN300101
141NUBBIN,1-1/4"ODx1-3/8"LONG DT 5/8"181047
152PIN,HINGE,ELEV,36" CHAIN 1-1/4"x7-1/8"181215
162PLATE,CHAIN ELEV. BELT COVER HANGING 44"176117
172PLATE,CHAIN ELEV. BELT COVER HANGING 46"176116
182PLATE,ELEVATOR AND CHAIN PIVOT174152
12RLR,BC,PU,5/8X3.5X2.625X5FL,SC GROVD351267
12
ITEM #:QTYDESCRIPTIONPART #:
205RLR,BC,PU,5/8X4X1,PC351314
213RLR,HINGE,2" WIDE FOR BELTED CHAIN181056
221SHFT,TK,1-7/16" x 67-1/2"(11-10)&(7BLND)821213
234SPRCKT,CAST,10T 36MM 1-7/16"B321555
241SPRCKT,H60BS18x1-7/16" BORE881112
255STANDOFF,RLR,BC,5/8"x1-1/4"35130
262STICKER,SPUDNIK,6" X 30.5" LG WHITE300166
271VALVE,ACCESORY,STD.LEVER M8x1.25x150mm602474
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DETAIL A
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0 72"ELEV DRV TIPOUT ELEC VARI SPD 5HPFA5757
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5
Item #QTYDESCRIPTIONPART #:
12BOLT,WELD,ALL THREAD,5/8"x12"113 8
22BRNG,PB,1-7/16"BORE,TTB,1/7/16,FAFNIR231241
31CHN,RLR,60 PITCH x 6.5 LNF351005
41GRBX,PAR,13. :1 5HP 184TC DAVID BROWN571130
51LABEL,CAUTION,MOVING,DRIVES,CAN CAUSE300086
6*1LABEL,WARNING,EXPOSED,DRIVE,CAN CAUSE300087
72LABEL,WARNING,POWER,DRIVEN,MACHINERY,CAN300101
81SHLD,OPEN,END,3"x "x284103
1SPRCKT,H60BS18x1-1/4" BORE x 1/4 KW881111
102STUD, SHEILD MOUNTING 5 W/NUT11684
111TIP OUT,BELT, 72",ELEC,VARI,SPEED,ELIM172114
10 7
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0 60"x27'6"FULL RTRN CONV ELEV HNGFA756
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DETAIL A
B
DETAIL B
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Item #QTYDESCRIPTIONPART #:
11BELT,ASSY,XX,60" X 55'-2" FLAT BELT262156
21BELT,FLAT,12" 1/32" x 1/32" 150# x 5.042 LNF261000
32BELT,FLAT,2-3/4",1/32" x 1/32" 150#x12.167LNF261617
42BELT,FLAT,2-3/4",1/32" x 1/32" 150#x15.500LNF261617
54BRNG,PB,1-7/16"BORE,TTB,1/7/16,FAFNIR231241
64BUSHING,P1x1-7/16" BORE SPLIT TAPER781184
71CHN,RLR,60 PITCH x 4.333 LNF351005
81CONV.RET.60"x12'-0"ELIM.ELEV."F.S.BOT.15617
1CONV.RET.60"x15'-6"ELIM.ELEV."F.S.TOP15616
102COVER,2-1/2" PIPE176581
111DIRT SHEAR,10GA x -1/4" x 68-17/32"174630
121GRBX,R/F,C-FACE,30AKV 15:14.64HP GROVE571382
131LABEL,CAUTION,MOVING,DRIVES,CAN CAUSE300086
141LABEL,WARNING,EXPOSED,DRIVE,CAN CAUSE300087
154LABEL,WARNING,POWER,DRIVEN,MACHINERY,CAN300101
161MOUNT,RET.CONV.ROLL UNDER STOP,LH1750
171MOUNT,RET.CONV.ROLL UNDER STOP,RH17510
182PIN,HINGE,ELEV,BELT 1-1/4"x1-5/8" 780182011
11PSC,TL,5-1/2" 6-3/16" O.D.781183
201PVC,PIPE,2-1/2",SCH,40(2.875"OD)x5.0 LNF080321
212RBO,60-1/2" 3"x5"PIPE 1-1/4"SHFT DT5/8"18145
221RLR,LGD,5-5/8"ODx5-1/2" TL HEAVY WALL781206
Item #QTYDESCRIPTIONPART #:
2312RP,60-1/2" 2"x54" PIPE 3/4" SHAFT DT3/8"181021
242RP,60-1/2" 2"x58" PIPE 3/4" SHAFT DT3/8"132858
251SHFT, DT, 1-1/4 x 60-1/2" DT 5/8"821345
261SHFT,DK,1-7/16"x66" (10-10) BLIND821771
271SHFT,SK,1-7/16"x67-1/2" (10)821112
281SHLD,OPEN,END,3"x "x26" ELIM DIRT RETURN841270
21SHLD,OPEN,END,COVER,ELIM DIRT RETURN841211
303SHLD,TAKEUP BEARING,#81572 TAKEUP841286
311SPRCKT,H60BS13x1-1/4" BORE881105
321SPRCKT,H60BS24x1-7/16" BORE881120
332STICKER,SPUDNIK,3.5" X 18.5" SMALL GRAY300168
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0 PICKER PLATFORM 16"x72" ELEVATORFA5062
354
Item #QTYDESCRIPTIONPART #:
11CHUTE,ELEV.HANG-ON,10"x 13" (LEFT)17030
21CHUTE,ELEV.HANG-ON,10"x 13" (RIGHT)17031
32LADDER,PICKER PLATFORM,ELIM, 1 RUNG13617
41PLATFORM,PICKER,ELEVATOR,LEFTG0152
51PLATFORM,PICKER,ELEVATOR,RIGHTG015 1
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0 ELIM 72" 6 ROLL SECTION MULTI-SEPFA81-060
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DETAIL A
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ITEM #:QTYDESCRIPTIONPART #:
11ARM,MULTI-SEP,LIFT ADJUSMENT,72"14768
21ASSY,M-SEP,HY.DRV,72",6RL,HING SHLD 2014133603
31CPLG,HYD, 0DEG,6801-6-8 (6MJ-8MB)601323
41CPLG,HYD, 0DEG,6807-6-6(MORB-MORB)603328
51CPLG,HYD,STR,6400-6-6 (6MJ-6MB)601338
66CPLG,HYD,STR,6400-6-8 (6MJ-8MB)601477
71CYLNDR,TIE,ROD,3"x4"SAE 14-1/4"3000 PSI602158
81FITTING STRAIGHT #8 TO #6 O-RING602224
1LABEL,CAUTION,MOVING,DRIVES,CAN CAUSE300086
101LABEL,PATENT,MULTI-SEP300258
112LABEL,WARNING,EXPOSED,DRIVE,CAN CAUSE300087
124PLATE,3/8"x3"x-1/2" PADEYE,25/32" HOLEG01827
132PLATE,LINKAGE,MULTI-SEP LIFT174255
141STICKER,SPUDNIK,6" X 30.5" LG WHITE300166
151VALVE, LINE, THROTTLE,ADJUSTABLE SETTING601504
163VALVE,ACCESORY,STD.LEVER M8x1.25x150mm602474
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ultiulti--Sep AdjustmentSep Adjustment
Gap Adjustment
ultiulti--Sep Sep Gap/Height AdjustmentGap/Height Adjustment
Height Adjustment
pening thecylinder
will move the pinch
roller up.
peningthe
cylinder will widen
the gap between
the pinch roller
and the segment
roller.
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