SPYKER R28-1824 User manual

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!!IMPORTANT
This manual contains information for the safety of persons and property.
Read it carefully before assembly and operation of the equipment!
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
R28-1824 and R76-2436 Rollers
R28-1824
R76-2436

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Table of Contents + Safety
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Use and Care . . . . . . . . 8-9
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 9
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PREPARATION:
• Knowcontrolsandhowtostopsafely.
• READTHEOWNER’SMANUALbeforeoperating.
• Donotfillrollertoaweightgreaterthanyoucanhandleandcontrolcomfortably.
• Keepthevehicle&attachmentingoodoperatingcondition&keepsafetydevicesinplace.
• Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesuretheequipmentisinsafeworking
condition.
• Seetractorequipmentowner’smanualforsafeoperationoftheequipmentandbesure
thatthetractoryouareusingiscapableoftowingtheroller.
WHILE IN USE:
• Neveruserollerupanddownhills;alwaysworkacrosshillsandslopes.
• Usecautionwhileturning,slowingorstopping.
• Avoidcrossingrockyareas,graveldrivewaysorpavedareastopreventdentingor
puncturingtheroller.
• Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhiddenhazards.
• Donotdriveclosetocreeks,ditchesandpublichighways.
• Watchoutfortrafficwhencrossingornearroadways.
• Afterstrikingaforeignobject:Thevehicleandattachmentshouldbestoppedand
inspectedfordamage.NOTE: The damage should be repaired before restarting and
operating the equipment.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS:
• Donotallowchildrentooperatethevehicle.
• Donotallowadultstooperatewithoutproperinstructionorwithouthavingreadthe
owner’smanual.
• Donotcarrypassengers.
• Besuretheareaisclearofpetsandpeople,especiallyyoungchildren.Neverassume
theywillremainwhereyoulastsawthem.Stopusingtherollerifanyenterthearea.
• Alwayswearsubstantialfootwear.
• Donotwearloosefittingclothingthatcangetcaughtinmovingparts.
• Keepyoureyesandmindonyourtractor/attachmentandareabeingcovered.Donot
letotherinterestsdistractyou.
• Toavoidaccidentsand/orinjuries,pleasemakesurethereisnopersonaroundor
behindtherollerwhenuse.
SAFETY
Thissymbolhelps
pointoutimportantsafety
precautionsthroughoutthis
manual.Itmeans:
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
Yoursafetyisinvolved.
Tools Required
for Assembly:
WrenchesorDeepSockets:
• (x1)1/4"
• (x1)5/16"
• (x1)7/16"
• (x2)1/2"
• (x2)9/16"
TO PREVENT INJURY, USE WITH CAUTION !
LIFTING HAZARD:Whentherolleris
fullyloadedwithwater,itweighs:
R28-1824=270lbs R76-2436=680lbs
WARNING: PINCH POINTS
Usecautionbetweenthescraperbarand
roller,aswellasthehandle.

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Part List
DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT IF YOU ARE MISSING PARTS. PLEASE CALL: 1 [phone]
Ref. Description Qty. Part No.
models > R28-1824 R76-2436
1HandleWeldment 1 1019542-10
2FrameTubes 2 1019540-10 1019541-10
3Plug,TubeEnd 3 1019551
5HitchPlate,Top 1 1019539-10
6HitchPlate,Bottom 1 1019536-10
7RollerDrum 1 1019545 1019546
8ScraperBar 1 1019599 1019600
9D-Ring 1 1019547-10
10 HandleGrip 2 1019525
11 TetheredPlug 1 1019524
12 PillowBlockBearing 2 1019534
13 Washer;Flat,5/8" 4 45M2121P
Ref. Description Qty. Part No.
Bag,Hardware 1 1019535
4 Spring Clip 1 1019526
14 Bolt;Hex,#6-32x5/8" 1 1019567
15 Bolt;Carriage,5/16"x2 2 11M1032P
16 Bolt;HexHead,5/16"x3 2 2M1048P
17 Bolt;Hex,3/8-16x2-1/4" 1 1019565
18 Bolt;Hex,3/8-16x1-1/2" 4 1019566
19 U-Bolt;1/4"-20,1-1/8" 2 1019569
20 Washer;Flat,1/4" 4 45M0909P
21 Washer;Flat,5/16" 4 45M1111P
22 Washer;Flat,3/8" 6 45M1313P
23 Nut;NylonLock,#6-32 1 1019568
24 Nut;NylonLock,1/4"-20 4B-4785
25 Nut;NylonLock,5/16"-18 4B-4786
26 Nut;NylonLock,3/8"-16 5B-4820
27 Pin;Hitch,1/2"x2-1/2" 1B-3861
28 Cotter;Hairpin,1/8",#211 1D-146P
29 Spacer;Frame 1 R-1141-01
12
25
2
21
21
8
7
11
2
29
4
21
21
23 22
18
19
19
5
27
15 15
16
22
22
6
28
13
22 3
1
10
9
17
26
22
10
3
25
24
24
20
20
20
20
18
18
26
14

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Hardware Identifier
DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT IF YOU ARE MISSING PARTS. PLEASE CALL: 1 [phone]
ILLUSTRATIONS ON THIS PAGE ARE TO SCALE FOR FASTER
IDENTIFICATION OF HARDWARE DURING ASSEMBLY.
Bolt;Hex
#6-32x5/8”(x1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1019567
14
Bolt;Carriage
5/16"x2"(x2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11M1032P
15
Bolt;HexHead
5/16"x3"(x2) . . . . .
2M1048P
16
Bolt;HexHead
3/8"-16x2-1/4"(x1) . . . . . . . . . . .
1019565
17
HitchPin
1/2"x2-1/2"(x1) . . . . . . . . . .
B-3861
27
Bolt;HexHead
3/8"-16x1-1/2"(x4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1019566
18
U-Bolt
1/4"-20,1-1/8"(x2) . . . . . . . . . . . .
1019569
19
Nut,Nylon
Lock,#6-32(x1)
1019568
23
Nut,Nylon
Lock,5/16”-18(x4)
B-4786
25
Nut,Nylon
Lock,1/4”-20(x4)
B-4785
24
Nut,Nylon
Lock,3/8”-16(x5)
B-4820
26
Frame Spacer (x1)
R-1141- 01
29
Washer,Flat1/4”(x4)
45M0909P
20
Washer,Flat5/16”(x4)
45M1111P
21
Washer,Flat3/8”(x6)
45M1313P
22
Exterior circumference
of washers can vary.
These dimensions are a
measurement of the internal
diameter of the washer.

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Fig. 2
NOTE: After this point, do NOT tighten bolts fully
until Step 7. You will need the ability to shift parts a little
during the assembly.
Assembly
1. Ontheendofthetophitchplate(5),alignthespring
clip (4)asillustratedbelow.
 Runthe#6HexBolt(14)throughthespringclipand
securebeneaththehitchplatewiththe#6NylonLock
Nut(23).
Fig. 1
2. Aligntheframetubes(2)togetherandplacethe
framespacer(29)betweenthematthesecondset
ofboltholes. See illustration.
 Addaflatwasher(21)toeachofthe5/16"x3"bolts
(16).Runtheseboltsthroughtheframetubes(2)
andaddanadditionalflatwasher(21)toeachbolt.
 Adda5/16"NylonLockNut(25)oneachboltand
looselytightenuntilbothframetubescontactthe
spacer,leavingagapforStep3.
16
25
21
2
21
21
21
29
3. Alignthehitch
plates (5and 6)
attheendofthe
frametubes.
 Runtwo5/16x2"
carriagebolts(15)
throughthehitch
platesasillustrated,
straddlingBoltA.
 Looselyadd
two5/16"Nylon
LockNuts(25) on
eachbolt.
NOTE: Bolts to be added
will straddle the rst bolt
at the end of the tubes.
(Noted here as Bolt "A")
Fig. 3
2
15
5
6
25
A
4
14
523
4. Alignthetowtube(2)againsttheatbaseoftheroller
bearing(12)asillustratedhere.
 Add a 3/8" Flat Washer (22) to each of the 3/8"-16 x
1-1/2"HexHeadBolts(18)andrunthemthroughthese
two parts. Beneath the tow tube, loosely add a 3/8"
NylonLockNut(26)toeach.
(See image).
Repeat this step
on the other side
of the roller.
Fig. 4
22
22
18
26
2
12

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Assembly
NOTE:
Flipping the
frame over,
upside down,
may help.
19
24
20
20
19
Fig. 5
8
7
2
2
5. Alignthescraperbar(8)parallelwiththeroller
drum(butnottouching),andacrosstheframe
tubes(2) as illustrated. The logo panel faces
away from the roller drum.
 SlidethetwoU-Bolts(19)inplace,straddling
theframetubes(2),runningthroughthe
scraperbar(8).
 Addda1/4"atwasher(20) and
adda1/4"nylonlocknut(24)toeach
endoftheU-Bolt,butdon'ttighten
fullyyet.
NOTE: Alternate
tightening the nuts
to ensure u-bolts
are straight.
NOTE: Leave a small gap between the bar (8) and roller (7)
ensuring the scraper bar does not touch the roller at any point
in one full revolution.
6. Inserttheclevispin(27)throughtheend
ofbothhitchplates(5and 6).Securewitha
hairpincotter(28).
 Securethetwocarriagebolts(15)beneaththe
lowerhitchplate(6).
NOTE: The hitch pin can be stored upside
down in the bottom hitch plate when using the
push handle.
Fig. 6
27
28
6
5
15

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Assembly
8. Insertthehandle(1)throughD-ring(9)andthen
slidethehandlethroughtheupperhitchplate(5)tabs.
 Slidea3/8"washer(22)betweenthehandleandhitch
tabs.Runthe3/8"x2-1/4"hexheadbolt(17)through
andsecureinplacewitha3/8"nylonlocknut(26).
NOTE: Tighten firmly to reduce play but do not
overtighten as handle needs to rotate.
NOTE: Resting the handle in the spring clip may help.
17
9
1
5
22
26
9. Attachtherollerplug(11)bysqueezing
tetherspringandinsertintoroller,rotating
thepluginplace.
Assemblyiscomplete.
Fig. 9 11
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
7. Securing
the Hardware
Fully secure all
ofthenutsandbolts
thatwereaddedon
Steps3,5and6.

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Use and Care
OPER ATION
TO PREVENT INJURY, USE WITH CAUTION: LIFTING HAZARD
Whentherollerisfullyloadedwithwater,itweighs:
R28-1824=270lbsR76-2436=680lbs
• Refertotractormanualtodetermineproper
towingcapacityofyourTractor/Rider.
• GROUNDCONDITIONISVITALTOGOOD
LEVELING.Soilshouldbemoist,butnotmuddy.
• RefertoyourTractororRidingMowerowner’smanual
forpropertowingcapacityandsafeoperationofyour
towing equipment. Towing / Stopping distances will
begreatlyaffectedbyaddedweightofroller.
• Theplughasano-ringtocreateasealand
preventsthedrumcontentsfromleakingout.
• Pleasenotethatsandmaybeusedinplaceof
waterwithnoriskoffreezing.
• Filltherollerwiththeamount
ofwaterrecommendedfor
yourtractor/rider.Screw
intheplugandtighten
securely.
CAUTION! Avoid Damage.
Donotoverloadyourtractor/rider.
Rollerfullyloadedwithwaterweighs:
R28-1824 = 270 lbs
R76-2436 = 680 lbs
Usecautionbetween
thescraperbarandroller,
aswellasthehandle.
WARNING: Pinch Points
2. SlidetheD-ring(9)
overthetophitch
plate (5).
Using the Handle:
1. Rotatethe
handle(1)
position.
1
9
5
NOTE:
The bottom hitch
plate can be used to
store the clevis pin
upside down.

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Use and Care
TRACTOR / RIDING MOWER SPEED
Rollersyieldthebestresultswhenground
conditionsarecorrect,andequipmentis
operating at less than 3 mph.
CALIBRATING YOUR TRACTOR TO 3 MPH:
Measureadistanceof20feetonaflat,level
surface.Adjusttractorthrottleandselectagear
tocoverthisdistancein4.5seconds.
SERVICE
QUALITY CONTINUES
WITH QUALITY SERVICE
Ifyouhaveinstallationquestions,aremissingpartsor
needreplacementparts,don’tgobacktothestore!
Pleasefindyourproductserialnumberandmodel
number,thencontactourCustomerService
department:
InNorthAmericaandCanadacall
Toll-Free:800-972-6130
Chatonline:www.spyker.com
MAINTENANCE
• Thekeytoyearsoftrouble-freeserviceisto
keepyourLawnRollercleananddry.
• Shouldanyrustdevelop,sandlightlyandthen
painttheareawithenamel.
• Periodicallycheckallfastenersfortightness.
• Lubricate bearings monthly with general purpose
lithium grease. Using the grease fittings on the
bearings,ensuregreasefittingiscleanpriortolubri-
cating.Ifusedinaverydirty/wetenvironment,
lubricatebearingsweekly.
NOTE: It's best to rotate axle while
lubricating. Bearings are fully greased
when grease comes out the bearing
seals on the sides.
For longest life:
 Draintheroller
 Leavetheplugout
 Greasebearingspriortolongtermstorage.
Refer to maintenance section.
 Ifpossible,hangtherollerwhennot
inusetopreventpossibilityofdeveloping
aflatspot.
If a flat spot develops
on the roller during
storage, ensure
that the roller is
empty then leave
out in the sun to
warm and roll
around to reduce
flat area.
STORAGE

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