Talet Equipment 3000 Series User manual

Parts & Operators Manual
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To The Owner
General Comments
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Talet Auger Bucket. Your unit was carefully designed and
manufactured to give you many years of dependable service. Your Auger Bucket will require some minor
maintenance to keep it in top working condition. Be sure to observe all maintenance procedures and safety
precautions in this manual and the safety decals located on the bucket and on any equipment on which it is
mounted.
About This Manual
Read this manual before using your bucket. This manual has been designed to help you do a better and
safer job. Read this manual carefully and become familiar with the operating procedures before attempting
to operate your auger bucket. Remember, never let anyone operate this unit without them having read and
completely understanding the “Safety Precautions” and “Operating Instructions” section of the manual, or
having them be fully trained by an experienced, qualified person who has read and completely understands
the “Safety Precautions” and “Operating Instructions”.
Service
When servicing your Auger Bucket remember to use only original manufacturer replacement parts.
Substitute parts may not meet the standards required for safe, dependable operation. To facilitate parts
ordering, record the model and serial number in the space provided on the page. This information may be
obtained from the identification plate located on your bucket.
Model___________________Serial No._____________________
Our parts department needs this information to insure that you receive the correct parts for your specific
model of auger bucket.
Safety Precautions
Safety Alert Symbol
This is the “Safety Alert Symbol” used by this industry. This symbol is used to warn of
possible injury. Be sure to read all warnings carefully. They are included for your safety and
for the safety of others working around you.
Signal Words
Note the use of signal words Danger, Warning, and Caution with the safety messages. The appropriate
signal word for reach has been selected using the following guidelines:
● DANGER: Indicates an immediate hazardous situation in which, 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.
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● WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation in which, if not avoided, can result in death or
serious injury and indicated hazards that exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
● CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Safety Rules
To insure skid steer stability, and to prevent tipping, always observe the following safety rules:
● Keep clear of unit while in operation.
● Before operating the skid steer, read the operating and safety instructions provided by the
manufacturer. Observe all warnings and caution particularly those which describe the use of seat
belts and other operator restraints and those which describe the proper way of carrying loads as
close to the ground as possible.
● When using the Auger Bucket be sure that the proper weight of the load is not too heavy. A light load
sticking out too far can have the same tipping effect on the loader as a heavy load carried too close.
● Never operate the Postmaster when people are standing by the unit and could be injured.
● Do not obstruct your vision when traveling or working. Carry the Postmaster low for maximum stability
and visibility when traveling.
● Operate at speeds slow enough so that you have complete control at all times. Travel slowly over
rough or slippery ground and on hillsides.
● Avoid steep slopes or unstable surfaces. If you must drive on a slope, keep the load low and proceed
with extreme caution. Do not drive across a steep slope under any circumstances. Drive straight up
and down the slope.
● Avoid turning on an incline, if at all possible. If it is necessary, use extreme caution and make the turn
wide and slow with the bucket carried low.
If you can't see where you are going then stop.
Skid-steer Loader Safety
1. Read the entire skid-steer loader operators manual before ever attempting to use the skid steer
loader. This knowledge is necessary for safe operation.
2. Follow all safety decals on the skid-steer loader. Keep them clean and replace them if they become
worn and hard to read.
3. Know the limitation of your equipment. Do not use equipment for anything other than what it was
originally designed for.
4. Pay attention to the job at hand. Do not let your mind lose concentration on what you are doing.
5. Use your seat belt and R.O.P.S. (Roll Over Protective Structure) when operating the skid-steer
loader. Keep belt and R.O.P.S. in good repair. Do not modify R.O.P.S. or seat belt. Do not remove
R.O.P.S. or seat belt. Overturning the skid-steer loader without proper R.O.P.S. and seat belt can
result in death.
6. Fasten your seatbelt before and during skid steer loader operation. Remain seated at all times.
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7. Do not take passengers on the skid steer loader or attachment. There is no safe place for a
passenger.
8. Use hand hold when getting on and off the skid-steer loader. Failure to do so could cause a fall.
9. Inspect the skid steer loader before you try to operate the unit. Check for needed maintenance or
repairs and have them done before using the equipment.
10.Never leave the skid steer loader running unattended. Always lower lift arms, set parking brake, turn
off engine, and remove key.
11.Wear appropriate clothing such as safety glasses, ear plugs, etc. Do not wear loose fitting clothing; it
may catch on the equipment. Always wear a hardhat when operating the skid-steer loader to prevent
head injury.
12.When driving on public roads use safety light, reflectors, slow moving vehicle sign, etc., to prevent
accidents. Check with local governments for regulations that may affect you.
13.Turn off the skid-steer loader before performing maintenance. If the lift arms must be left raised for
any reason, use a positive lift arm lock to secure arms in place. Serious damage or personal injury
could result from lift arms accidentally lowering.
14.Reduce speed when driving on rough terrain, slopes, or turning, to avoid overturning the skid-steer
loader.
15.Do not smoke when refueling the skid-steer loader. Allow room in the gas tank for expansion. Wipe
up any spilled liquid. Secure cap tightly when done.
Escaping fluid under pressure can have efficient force to penetrate the skin causing serious
personal injury. Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible. Use a piece of
cardboard or wood, rather than your hands, to search for suspected leaks.
Keep unprotected body parts, such as face, eyes, and arms, as far away as possible from a suspected leak.
Flesh injected with hydraulic fluid may develop gangrene or other permanent disabilities. If injured by
injected fluid, see a doctor at once. If your doctor is not familiar with this type of injury, ask him to research
immediately to determine proper treatment.
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Pre-Operation
General Information
The purpose of this manual is to assist in setting up, operating, and maintaining your auger bucket. Parts
lists and diagrams along with optional equipment available are located at the back of this manual. The
illustration and data used in this manual were current at the time of printing, however, we reserve the right to
redesign and change the auger buckets as may be necessary without notification.
Preparing the Vehicle
Your skid-steer must be equipped with a universal quick-tach hitch and auxiliary hydraulics. read your
skid-steer loader operator's manual and know the limitations of your skid-steer loader, it may require the
addition of a counterweight kit to ensure that the combined weight of the bucket and the material does not
exceed the rated capacity of your loader.
Note: An easy formula for calculating weight:
● 1/2 yard bucket and material - empty bucket weight + 2000 lbs.
● 3/4 yard bucket and material - empty bucket weight + 3000 lbs.
Selecting the Right Auger for the Job
Mixing Auger
The mixing auger should be used anytime you are mixing your own material. This auger has the wear rubber
reversed for the first half of the auger (motor end) and then regular for the discharge end. This auger also
has 40% more hardware than a discharge auger for added durability.
Discharge Auger
The discharge auger should be used for the discharge of most materials such as: sand, concrete (0" - 5"
Slump) with 3/4" rocks, pea gravel, and rock up to 3/8". This auger has the wear rubber on one side
(discharge side) of the belting on the rubber flights.
Do not use the discharge auger for mixing. Running this auger in the reverse direction
(mixing) will result in extreme premature wear of the rubber flighting.
Steel Auger
The steel auger should be used on asphalt and any dry mixtures or materials.
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Auger Bucket Assembly
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Auger Bucket Assembly
No.
Req'd
Part No.
Description
1
1
90172
Standard Motor
87507
Heavy Service Motor
87551
Replacement Key
2
1
53031
90° Grease Zerk
3
1
87510
Motor Mounting Plate - Standard
90023
Motor Mounting Plate – Heavy Service
4
1
90011
Hub
5
1
90010
.31” x .31” Set Screw
6
1
87511
Roll Pin .38” x 2”
7
4
1503
.38” Lock Washer
8
4
1226
.38” UNC Hex Nut
9
1
90037
Motor Seal
10
1
87515
Seal Retainer
11
4
1229
.38” UNC Lock Nut
12
1
90177
Auger Bucket Frame
13
-
AFD01
Replacement Auger Fliting (Standard)
AFM02
Replacement Auger Fliting (Mixing)
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1
AD001
Discharge Auger Assembly
1
AM002
Mixing Auger Assembly
1
AS001
Steel Auger Assembly
15
1
1617
Hair Pin
16
1
87517
Splash Guard
Note: Items 4, 5, 6, 9, 11 Sold As Hub and Seal Kit (HS002)
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Hydraulic Assembly
No.
Req'd
Part No.
Description
1
1
80132
Flat Face Female Coupler (10 ORB)
2
1
80133
Flat Face Male Coupler (10 ORB)
3
2
90022
90° Adapter 10MB – 8FP
4
2
90284
Straight Adapter 10MB – 8FP
5
2
87554
Hose Assembly .50” x 84” 8MPX – 8FJ
6
2
90021
45° Adapter 10MB – 8MJ
7
1
90172
Standard Motor
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Options
No.
Req'd
Part No.
Description
1
-
87137
Scraper Blade (Welding Required for Field Installation)
2
-
87134
Three Quarter Yard Hopper Extension
3
-
87133
One Yard Hopper Extension
4
-
90001
Spill Guard (Not Compatible With Hopper Extensions)
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Options
No.
Req'd
Part No.
Description
1
-
87139
24” Chute
2
-
87140
36” Chute
3
-
87136
4” Hose Adapter
4
-
90224
6” Hose Adapter
5
-
87141
Angle Increaser
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Mounting Instructions
Installation Instructions
After determining the rated capacity of your loader and adding any counterweight kits that are needed you
are ready to install your bucket.
1. Remove the chutes and hydraulic hoses from inside of the auger bucket.
2. Remove dust plugs from the auger motor.
3. Locate the fittings from the chute box and install them into the motor. Do not allow dirt or
contaminants to get into the hydraulic system (motor, hoses or fittings).
4. Tighten the fittings into the motor and install the hydraulic hoses provided.
5. Install the bucket by following your skid-steer operators manual for installing an attachment. Be sure
to lock the bucket to the skid-steer.
Note: Keep in mind that the buckets are manufactured with two universal quick-tach mounts, one on each
side of the bucket to allow for right or left discharge.
To avoid serious personal injury make sure the bucket is securely latched to the skid-steer
toolbar. Failure to do so could result in separation of the bucket from the skid-steer.
6. Connect the bucket's hydraulic hoses to the skid-steer auxiliary hydraulics using the quick couplers.
7. Turn the auxiliary hydraulics to the forward or locking position and the auger should rotate so that the
material in the auger bucket is discharged through the casing at the discharge end of the auger
bucket. If the material runs back up into the bucket instead or discharging, reverse the hoses at the
motor end. If you are using your auger bucket for mixing,
instead of discharging, the material will run back up into the
bucket.
8. Install chutes to the discharge end of your auger bucket. If using
more than eight (8) feet of discharge chute we recommend
welding a hook to the bucket and halfway down the chutes and
installing a support chain.
Do not coat bucket with any petroleum based agent. Damage to
rubber components will occur.
Operating and Mixing Instructions
General Information
After reading all "Safety Precautions" and "Mounting Instructions" in this manual you are ready to operate
your auger bucket. Be sure your work area is free of bystanders and small children. Engage the auxiliary
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hydraulics to discharge the concrete or material. Disengage the auxiliary hydraulics to stop the flow of
concrete or material.
Mixing Instructions
Failure to follow these mixing instructions will result in excessive wear of the rubber flighting
and will void manufacturer's warranty.
1. With auger bucket stationary, add the dry material (cement, sand & gravel) to the chute end of the
bucket and then the liquid (water) to the motor end of the bucket.
2. Run the auger in reverse. This will draw the dry material into the water and up the motor end of the
bucket. The concrete mixture will roll back into the mixing material.
3. Add more dry material and liquid to get the quantity and mix you require.
Note: It is recommended that you start with a wet mix and add more dry material to get the desired slump.
4. When mixing is completed, position the skid-steer so the discharge chute is directly over the forms or
desired location and run the auger in the forward direction to discharge the material.
Note: One disc has been cut down in size, this disc replace the disc closest to the motor end of the bucket.
5. Replace worn rubber flights using the hardware supplied.
Note: Discharge augers require four (4) bolts per rubber flight and mixing augers require seven (7) bolts per
flight.
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Clean Up, Removal and Storage
Clean Up and Maintenance Instructions
1. Run the auger bucket until all concrete or material is removed from the bucket.
2. With the operator in the skid-steer operators seat, and the auger running in reverse, have a second
person add water to the discharge end of the auger bucket.
When adding or spraying water do not lean or stand in any position that will allow you to
inadvertently fall into the bucket. It is recommended to use a hose and stand a safe distance
away.
3. After most of the concrete or material has been cleaned from the bucket it should be raised and tilted
forward to allow front access of the bucket so the second person can spray water into the bucket,
therefore rinsing out any remaining material.
Do not reach hands or any other object into the bucket while hydraulic hoses are connected
to the skid-steer. Severe injury could occur.
4. Tilt the bucket band and lower to the ground. Disconnect hydraulic couplers from the skid-steer and
lift the splash guard at the discharge end and clean with water, making sure there is not any material
or concrete between the auger and the casing.
5. Coat the bucket with a water based releasing agent. Do not allow any concrete or water to sit in the
bucket; damage to the bucket and flighting could occur.
6. The Auger Bucket is practically maintenance free. There is only one grease zerk used to lubricate the
motor seal. The zerk is located in the motor mounting plate. Grease the motor seal every 20 hours.
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Removal and Storage Instructions
Store unit in a dry location
1. Clean bucket thoroughly to ensure maximum performance and auger life.
2. On firm level ground, lower the boom arms completely down onto the loader frame.
3. Turn off the engine. Move controls several times to relieve pressure in the line, then disconnect quick
couplers from the auxiliary hydraulics.
4. Note: Connect quick couplers together to prevent contaminants from entering the bucket hydraulic
system.
5. Follow your skid-steer operator's manual for detaching (removing) an attachment.
6. Coat the bucket with a water based releasing agent.
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Specifications
Specifications
3000 Series
(A) Height
29.5”
(B) Width
22.5”
(C) Length
73.5”
(D) Bucket Length
68.0”
Weight
400-430 lbs.
Volume
13 cu. ft. (1/2 cu. yd.)
Volume (With Hopper Extension)
20 cu. ft. (3/4 cu. yd.)
Recommended Hydraulic Flow (Standard)
15-20 GPM
Recommended Hydraulic Flow (Heavy Service)
20-30 GPM
Maximum Continuous Operating Pressure (Standard)
2,000 PSI
Maximum Continuous Operating Pressure (Heavy Service)
3,000 PSI
Auger Length
61.5”
Steel Auger Diameter (AS001)
5.75"
Rubber Auger Diameter (AD001 or AM002)
8.0"
Flighting Spacing
4.0" (Rubber)
5.0” (Steel)
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Decals
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Warranty
All new Talet products are warranted to be free from defects in materials
or workmanship which may cause failure under normal usage and
service when used for the purpose intended.
In the event of failure within twelve (12) months from initial retail sale,
lease or rental date (excluding cable, ground engaging parts such as
sprockets, digging chain, bearings, teeth, tamping and demolition heads,
blade cutting edges, pilot bits, auger teeth, auger heads & broom
bristles), if after examination, Talet determines failure was due to
defective material and/or workmanship, parts will be repaired or
replaced. Talet may request defective part or parts be returned prepaid
to them for inspection at their place of business at Strathmore, Alberta or
to a location specified by Talet.
Any claims under this warranty must be made within fifteen (15) days
after the buyer learns of the facts upon which such claim is based. All
claims not made in writing and received by TALET within the time period
specified above shall be deemed waived.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL TALET BE LIABLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGE.
TALET'S LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES TO
BUYER, RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER,
INCLUDING TALET'S NEGLIGENCE, IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER
SUCH DEFECTS ARE DISCOVERABLE OR LATENT, SHALL IN NO
EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PARTICULAR
PRODUCTS WITH RESPECT TO WHICH LOSSES OR DAMAGES
ARE CLAIMED, OR, AT THE ELECTION OF TALET, THE REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE OR DAMAGED PRODUCTS.
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