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GENERAL MAINTENANCE McL-10H VERSA-MOLE CARRIAGE Check all screws and nuts initially and then every week when in continuous use. Tighten all loose nuts and screws. Replace missing nuts or washer. HYDRAULICS Check all hoses and fi ttings for leaks initially and then every week when in continuous use.
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SAFETY AND OPERATION MANUAL Safety and Operation manual must be kept with the machine at all times. Call McLaughlin Group, Inc. for a free replace- MAKING AND BREAKING ROD JOINTS ment. Always use an approved thread lubricant on rods.
WATER PARTS McL-10H VERSA-MOLE WATER PARTS McL-10H VERSA-MOLE ITEM# NUMBER DESCRIPTION 8080232 Water Swivel, 750 NPT T720020 Pressure Gauge (0-3000psi) T401015 Fitting, Elbow45, 04FP-04MP TH00139 Hose Assembly, Water, Console - Bulkhead T400700 Fitting, Reducer, 08FJ-04MJ T402150 Fitting, Tee, 08MJ-08MJ-08FJ T400396 Fitting, Bulkhead, 08MP-08MJ McL-10H-5 TH00137...
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WATER SWIVEL SEAL KIT McL-10H VERSA-MOLE WATER SWIVEL SEAL KIT McL-10H VERSA-MOLE ITEM# QTY. NUMBER DESCRIPTION 8080226 Seal Kit, Includes Items #1 - #2 Item #1 - O-Rings Item #2 - Teflon Seals NOTE: Install O-Rings on top of Teflon Seals. 7.2.0...
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ZAP ALERT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS McL-10H VERSA-MOLE Insulated Blanket: WARNING: It is important to read and understand these instructions before using the ZAP-ALERT The insulated blanket should be positioned to protect the operator from inadvertent contact with the pit wall. Place The ZAP-ALERT is an electrical power line strike indica- the blanket in the desired position and install the stakes in...
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ELECTRIC SAFETY BOOT CARE & MAINTENANCE McL-10H VERSA-MOLE Rinse boots with water after each use. Boots must stay soft and not dry out. Apply a rubber protector to the exterior of the boots to prevent them from drying out. Inspect boots thoroughly before each bore. Check for cracks, holes or any other type of damage.
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STRIKE ALERT POWER CORD ASSEMBLY McL-10H VERSA-MOLE 8.4.0...
WARNING: Do not modify this machine. Use only au- High Pressure. Leaking hydraulic fl uid under thorized McLaughlin repair parts. Failure to pressure can penetrate and cause serious in- comply can result in serious injury. Service jury. Check for leaks with cardboard. Relieve pressure this equipment according with maintenance instructions in this manual.
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STEP 3: HYDRAULIC MOTOR REMOVAL 10. Remove the hydraulic hoses going to the motor. Cap the hoses to prevent hydraulic fl uid loss and contamination. Mark hoses for proper installation later. 11. Remove the screws which hold the motor to the carriage plate.
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STEP 8: HYDRAULIC MOTOR INSTALLATION 29. Place the motor in the mounting hole in the car- riage back plate. 30. Line-up the slots in the motor with the tapped hole in the carriage plate. Install the four (4) screws. Position the motor so the ports are facing upward. 31.
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STEP 12: CHAIN GUARD INSTALLATION 51. Clean off any remaining silicone from the edges of the chain guard and from the back side of the carriage plate. 52. Apply two (2) thin beads of silicone sealant (Dow Corning-RTV # 732, or equivalent) to the inner edge and outer edge of the chain guard.
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or loose. Rotate the turnbuckle until the threaded chain connectors completely unscrew. 10. Slide the chain connectors out of the slider angles. The fl oat indicator or collar must be removed from the chain connector before it will slide thrught the stop block.
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pulley pins are for the two (2) small and two (2) larger slider pulleys. 30. Install the spiral locking rings. Be sure they are properly seated in the pulley pin groove. STEP 10: SLIDER PULLEY INSTALLATION 31. Screw the slider pulley onto the end of the cylinder rod.
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studs. NOTE: The smooth, coated side should be facing in toward the center of the machine. Also, the conveyor should be slightly above the top of the frame angle. 50. Install the two (2) machine screws at each end of the conveyor belt.
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12. Remove all paint and corrosion from around the front side mounting holes on the strike alert mount plate. NOTE: There must be a good contact between the strike alert and the frame. Paint, rust and corrosion, around the mounting bolts can pre- vent the strike alert from working properly.
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STEP 4: LOWER JAW REMOVAL 12. Remove the two (2) screws which hold the jaw to the block. 13. Remove the nut on the bottom of the lower jaw retainer. 14. Pull the jaw mtg. block and the jaw retainer up out of the breakout.
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proper routing of hoses. STEP 10: CLAMP CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 35. Place the jaw mtg. block on the rod of the cylinder. 36. Align the holes and insert the dowel pin. 37. Slide the assembly down into the breakout. Ori- entate the cylinder ports so they are closest to the center of the breakout.
A. Non-stock parts B. Custom parts C. If you are unsure about a parts status when ordering, ask your McLaughlin representative if the item fi ts on of the above conditions. Items must be returned within thirty days of original order date.
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