1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ING A PRODUCT, ITS SERVICE, ITS USE OR PERFORMANCE OR ITS General Instruction................1.1 LOSS OF USE OR FAILURE TO PERFORM. NEITHER THOMAS NOR A Decals ....................1.2 THOMAS DEALER HAVE MADE AND NEITHER WILL MAKE ANY Orientation / Access ................
4. Do not modify or alter, or permit anyone to modify or alter this machine or any of its components or machine functions. 5. Do not bypass the safety systems. Consult your Thomas Equipment Dealer if 1.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS your safety system is malfunctioning.
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1.3 (continued) 1.3 ORIENTATION / ACCESS Engine control and Tethered trailer brake switch instrument panel The following will familiarize you with the technical terms and location of impor- tant components. Major components, control locations and indicator or instruments can be located using the pictures provided.
2. CONTROLS 2. CONTROLS 2.1 ENGINE CONTROLS (continued) 2.1 ENGINE CONTROLS Instrument panel Instrument panel S/N T3000358 ONWARD UP TO S/N T3000357 Instrument Panel: (S0270) Instrument Panel: (S0048) A. Oil pressure. This red indicator, when A. Low oil. This indicator will illumi- on means that the engine is not running.
3. OPERATION Pre - Start Inspection..........3.1 Starting Instructions ..........3.2 Shut Down Procedure ..........3.3 Set - up ..............3.4 Operating Procedures ..........3.5 General ............3.5A Loading Material ..........3.5B Removing Finished Material ......3.5C Removing Tailings (Rough) Material ....3.5D Screening Selection / Combination ....3.5E Securing and Transporting ........
3. OPERATION 3. OPERATION Inside engine compartment 3.1 PRE - START INSPECTION 2. Check all hydraulic hoses for chaffing, bulges and leaks. Replace immediately Operating level A daily inspection should be performed to if defects are found. ensure safe operation and minimal down time.
3. OPERATION 3. OPERATION 3.2 STARTING INSTRUCTIONS 3.2 STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Hydraulic controls to neutral IMPORTANT (continued) 1. Perform the pre - starting inspection at 7. Allow the engine to warm up 15 min- This machine is a equipped with an the beginning of this section.
3. OPERATION 3. OPERATION 3.4 SET UP Set up at idle speed 5. Release the axle lock mechanism, Follow the pre- starting inspection and (C3171), by raising the rear of the Push machine up, and pushing the axle lock start up instruction previous to this section. lever (S0059).
3. OPERATION 3. OPERATION Example: A screen 2’’ square, using a 3.5 OPERATING PROCEDURES 3.5B Loading Procedure S0010 0.25 wire diameter would have a larger hole opening than a 2’’ square using 0.50 Follow the set up procedures outlined When loading material into the hopper, wire diameter.
3. OPERATION 3. OPERATION 3.5C Removing Finished Material 3.5D. Removing Tailings S0004 CAUTION After each load is placed into the hop- Do not allow the tailing to pile up high- per, check the finished and tailing piles. Allowing excessive material to pile up er than the shaker deck area.
3. OPERATION 3. OPERATION 3.5E. Screening Selection / Combinations 3.6 TRANSPORTING Proper screen selection S0001 Check wheels, tires and axle grease The top plate or screen is used to Before transporting the machine, per- absorb the impact of heavier material and form the following checks.
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4. MAINTENANCE Service Access Areas ..........4.1 Preventative Maintenance Schedule ..... 4.2 Daily Service ............4.3 Screen Tension ..........4.3A Shaker Springs..........4.3B Engine............4.3C Hydraulic System ..........4.3D Safety System ..........4.3E Lubrication.............4.3F Brake System, Trailing Axle ......4.3G Electrical Schematic - Charger and Break Away Switch ...4.3H 150 Hour Service ............4.4 Engine Oil and Filter........4.4A Engine Fuel System........4.4B...
4. MAINTENANCE 4. MAINTENANCE SERVICE ACCESS (continued) SERVICE ACCESS The following page(s) will depict how to access specific areas for service. Remove panel for Oil fill Air cleaner Grease points Fuel fill inside Hydraulic engine compartment Oil filter oil fill Engine access Muffler Oil level dip stick...
4. MAINTENANCE 4. MAINTENANCE 4.3 DAILY SERVICE Note: A complete 150 Hour service is to be performed initially at 50 Screen bolt tightening sequence Hours. 4.3A. Screen Tension To prevent premature screen or crown bar rubber wear: ITEM SERVICE REQUIRED Screen tension Give a quick visual check to the tension.
4. MAINTENANCE 4. MAINTENANCE 4.3 DAILY SERVICE 4.3C. Engine Engine compartment 4.3B Shaker Spring Bolts Check engine compartment area for signs of fluid leaks (S0144). Check the 16 shaker spring mounting Spring assembly S0013 bolts every 4 hours of operation. Check the engine oil level.
4. MAINTENANCE 4. MAINTENANCE 4.3 DAILY SERVICE 4.3 DAILY SERVICE Lubricate Hydraulic shaker motor 4.3D Hydraulic System 4.3F Lubrication Check hydraulic hoses, pumps and There are ten (10) lubrication points on motors for leaks (S0067, S0068). Check this machine that require regular service. each hydraulic hose for chaffing or bulging.
4. MAINTENANCE 4. MAINTENANCE 4.3 DAILY SERVICE 4.3 DAILY SERVICE Tethered break away switch and trailer harness connector 4.3G Brake System, Trailing Axle 4.3G Brake System, Trailing Axle (continued) Push This machine is equipped with self adjusting 12 volt electrically activated If the machine rolls freely, the self con- brakes.
4. Remove the engine oil filter with a fil- ter wrench (S0042). 5. Apply clean motor oil to the new oil filter gasket (C2202). Use only Thomas approved filters. 6. Install the filter until the gasket con- tacts the engine block. Hand tighten an additional 3/4 ~ 1 1/4 turns.
4. MAINTENANCE 4. MAINTENANCE 4.4 150 HOUR SERVICE 4.4 150 HOUR SERVICE Engine compartment Engine oil fill cap 4.4A Engine Oil and Filter 4.4B Engine Fuel System (continued) Check all the fuel lines, supply, return and injection, for leaks and chaffing. 7.
(S0063). window shows a red condition, the air filter element must be replaced. Use only Thomas approved air filter elements. Open the air bleed screw on the fuel filter housing (S0069). On average, for every 3 primary filter ele-...
4. MAINTENANCE 4. MAINTENANCE 4.4 150 HOUR SERVICE 4.4 150 HOUR SERVICE Alternator / fan drive belt 4.4D Engine Fan Belt 4.4E Engine Cooling System Check the fan belt condition (S0042). Check the coolant level daily. Add only Replace if cracked or chipped. Replace 50 / 50 mixture ethylene glycol.
4. MAINTENANCE 4. MAINTENANCE 4.4 150 HOUR SERVICE 4.4 150 HOUR SERVICE Coupling alignment Shaker Motor 4.4F Shaker Shaft 4.4F Shaker Shaft (continued) The shaker shaft coupling (S0065, 7. Check coupling alignment using a small S0028) needs to be checked for wear and straight edge and a .005 inch (0.13 mm) alignment after the first 50 hours of opera- feeler gauge (C1484).
Torque to 188 lbs./ ft. (256Nm). (fig. seal has contacted the filter head. Use S0023). only Thomas approved filters. 6. Check the safety chains for damage. 4. Start the engine and check for leaks Chains must have no modifications such as around the filter seal.
Change the engine fuel filter after the (0.0071 ~ 0.0087in). first 50 hours and every 300 hours there- CAUTION after. Use only Thomas approved filters To adjust the valve clearance: only. Perform the valve clearance check Remove the 4 nuts and washers retain-...
4. MAINTENANCE 4. MAINTENANCE Insert a feeler gauge between the rocker 4.7 900 HOUR SERVICE arm and the intake or exhaust valve on cylinder number 4. (fig. C551) If neces- Perform a complete 150 and 300 hour sary, loosen the jam nut on top of the service plus the following.
4. MAINTENANCE 4. MAINTENANCE 4.7B Hydraulic System 4.8 AS REQUIRED SERVICE Top screen / plate tension Hydraulic reservoir drain plug bars and bolts After 900 hours of operation, the 4.8 Screen Replacement hydraulic oil needs to be changed and the suction element in the hydraulic oil The shaker screens will need reservoir needs to be replaced.
4. MAINTENANCE 4. MAINTENANCE 5. When replacing the screen or plate, fol- 4.9 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC, CHASSIS Screen bolt tightening sequence low the torque tightening sequence (S0014). Start from the middle, tighten the bolts in a criss - cross pattern to 45 lbs.
4. MAINTENANCE 4. MAINTENANCE 4.12 TROUBLE SHOOTING 4.12 TROUBLE SHOOTING 4.12B Engine 4.12A Screener Symptom Probable Cause Solution Symptom Probable Cause Solution Will not start Low cranking speed Check battery charge Cylinders will not Engine RPM too low Check and adjust No fuel Replenish.
4. MAINTENANCE 5. SPECIFICATIONS 4.12 TROUBLE SHOOTING 4.12B Engine Symptom Probable Cause Solution Lack of power Faulty fuel pump Check and replace Faulty injection system Check and repair Incorrect valve timing Check and repair Clogged air filter Check and replace Air in fuel system Bleed fuel lines Blocked fuel system...
5. SPECIFICATIONS 5. SPECIFICATIONS S0019 5.1 DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS (see fig. S0156 on next page) A. Overall Length, mm (in.) ............5791 (228) B. Transport Height (overall), mm (in.) ........2794 (110) C. Overall Width, mm (in.) ............. 2311 (91) D. Hopper Length, mm (in.) ............2654 (104.5) E.
5. SPECIFICATIONS 5. SPECIFICATIONS 5.3 FASTENER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 5.2 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS The amount of twisting force (torque) on a bolt or screw is normally measured by Hydraulics the use of a torque wrench. The correct tightening of bolts is one of the most sin- Pump Type ....................
5. SPECIFICATIONS 6. REPLACEMENT SCREENS 5.3 FASTENER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Metric Bolt Markings and Torque Values Standard Metric Bolt Dimensions and Grades Metric - M8 - 1.25 x 25 M8 - 1.25 x 25 Major thread diameter in millimeters Distance between threads in millimeters Length in millimeters Grade markings 10.9...
What is the size of final product you wish to end up with. This will set the Due to the large number of screen sizes and variations available; Thomas provides parameters for the size of the bottom screen. If it does not have to be an exact size,...
GENERAL WARRANTY INFORMATION changes or modifications to our products. Normal warranty procedures will apply Thomas warrants for a specific period, and on the conditions set forth in the applic- unless otherwise instructed. able limited warranty statement for each product, that the product is free from defects in material and workmanship, if used, maintained and managed in accor- dance with the instructions contained in the Owner’s and Operator’s Manual pro-...
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Kubota warranty statement, Kubota engines installed in new credit to the Dealer for labor to repair or replace a part acknowledged by Thomas Thomas products. To receive warranty credit as per the Kubota Limited Warranty to be defective in material or workmanship.
8.2.1 SHAKERHEAD AND SPRINGS 8.2.1 SHAKERHEAD AND SPRINGS Item Part No. Qty. Description 963738 Shakerhead welded 45932 Crown bar, outside 45933 Crown bar, center 3 (a,b) (by the ft) Rubber, 1/2’’ crown bar (by the ft) Top crown bar rubber 82’’ (2083mm)long (by the ft) Bottom crown bar rubber 54’’...
8.2.3 SCREENS / PLATES 8.2.3 SCREENS / PLATES Item Part No. Qty. Description S0123 U-3329 Screen, 1 1/2” Sp. 3/8” Dia. (52.5” OB x 82”) 45499 Bolt, carriage, 5/8’’ x 5’’ 962737 Bar, top screen tensioner, Right 962738 Bar, top screen tensioner, Left 45459 Washer, 5/8’’...
8.3 HYDRAULICS Hydraulic Circuit............8.3.1 Control Valve............8.3.2 Cylinders ..............8.3.3 Gear Pump..............8.3.4 Shaker Motor............8.3.5 Hydraulic Oil Tank ..........8.3.6...
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8.3.1 HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT 8.3.1 HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT Item Part No. Qty. Description 963179 Oil tank 45744 Suction strainer 29316 Connector Oil tank 963869 Hose, tank to gear pump Rear control 38653 Connector valve 963275 Hose, rear valve out to front valve inlet 46989 Control valve, 2 spool 46210...
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8.4.2 CHASSIS ELECTRICAL 8.4.2 CHASSIS ELECTRICAL Item Part No. Qty. Description 48693 Kit, tethered brake switch, battery and charger 41537 Socket, trailer harness 41538 Rubber boot for trailer socket 46151 Lamp, amber clearance 45559 Junction box 45555 Lamp, 3 in a row clearance 46150 Lamp, red clearance 46149...
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8.5 ENGINE Intake System ............8.5.1 Exhaust System ............8.5.2 Radiator and Mounts ..........8.5.3 Throttle Control............8.5.4 Fuel System ............8.5.5...
962990 Plate, air cleaner bracket Bolt, 8mm x 40mm (01153-50840) 21029 Washer, 8mm lock 1651 Washer, 5/16’’ flat 42406 Adapter Note: Items with ( ) are Kubota part numbers, can be ordered by Thomas or from local Kubota dealers. S0081...
16771 Nut, locknut 1651 Washer, flat 19949 Clamp 18467 Cushion 18468 Cushion 19574 Bolt 19573 Pin, snap NOTE: Parts in ( ) are Kubota part numbers ordered through Kubota Dealer or spe- cial order through Thomas Dealer. continued next page...
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Washer, 5/16’’ flat 21029 Washer, 8mm lock 21554 Bolt, 8 mm x 20 mm 21559 Bolt, 8 mm x 30 mm NOTE: Parts in ( ) are Kubota part numbers ordered through Kubota Dealer or spe- cial order through Thomas Dealer.
8.5.5 FUEL SYSTEM 8.5.5 FUEL SYSTEM Item Part No. Qty. Description 963829 Fuel tank 040921 Fuel cap 034903 Elbow, 90º 034919 Clamp, circle two ear 000698 .8125’ Tube, 3/8” ID clear vinyl 042574 Elbow 90º 014797 Cock shut off 1/4” 023861 Hose end 19949...
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