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Road Widener FH Operator, Maintenance And Parts Manual

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OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE
AND PARTS MANUAL
Models FH and FH-R
• Single Discharge
• Dual Discharge
www.roadwidenerllc.com

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL Models FH and FH-R • Single Discharge • Dual Discharge www.roadwidenerllc.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ........3 Introduction........3 Read This Manual Prior to Operation .
  • Page 4 TRANSPORTING THE ROAD WIDENER........24 Lift Test.

  • Page 5: General

    The Road Widener is available in either a left-hand, right- Congratulations on your purchase of the Road Widener hand or dual discharge model. All safety, operation and material distribution machine.

  • Page 6: Contact Information

    WIDENER LLC or an authorized distributor are not warranted Limited Warranty by ROAD WIDENER LLC but may carry a warranty from the manufacturer. ROAD WIDENER LLC will pass the warranty on to the purchaser if permitted by the manufacturer and reasonably practicable.

  • Page 7: Items Not Covered

    Any oral or written WARRANTIES. description of a product or part is for the sole purpose ROAD WIDENER LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE of identifying it and shall not be construed as an express PURCHASER, OR TO ANYONE CLAIMING UNDER warranty.
  • Page 8 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS GENERAL INFORMATION Single Discharge Unit Width of FH and FH-R Single Discharge Road Wideners 125 in. (3,175 mm) Height of FH and FH-R Single Discharge Road Wideners 51 in. (1,300 mm) Length of FH and FH-R Single Discharge Road Wideners 98 in.
  • Page 9 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS GENERAL INFORMATION Dual Discharge Unit Width of FH and FH-R Dual Discharge Road Wideners 138 in. (3,505 mm) Height of FH and FH-R Dual Discharge Road Wideners 51 in. (1,300 mm) Length of FH and FH-R Dual Discharge Road Wideners 98 in.

  • Page 10: Crating And Uncrating Instructions

    If the rollers need to be extended closer to the dump vehicle, roller extensions are available. The roller extensions Type FH Single Discharge & Dual Discharge and FH-R will extend the rollers an additional 12 in. (30 cm). Single Discharge & Dual Discharge Road Widener machines are generally shipped on an open, flatbed truck.

  • Page 11: Curb Attachment

    OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS GENERAL INFORMATION Curb Attachment INSTALLATION OTE: For easier installation have the machine The curb attachment extends the hopper and allows the mounted on a skid steer. An assistant may be shoe to be extended up over a curb to spread material required for the removal and the installation outside the curb.
  • Page 12 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS GENERAL INFORMATION Figure 4: Shoe Removal Figure 6: Chute Guide Plate Figure 5: Discharge Plate Removal Socket Head Cap Screws Outer Mounting Bolts On dual discharge units remove the closure plate if Inner Mounting Bolts required.
  • Page 13 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS GENERAL INFORMATION Remove the 4 socket head cap screws. Remove the 2 outer mounting bolts. Remove the 2 inner mounting bolts. Figure 8: Install Curb Attachment Figure 7: Chute Guide Plate Removal 10 ] Mount the curb attachment frame using the socket head cap screws and the outer and inner mounting Remove the chute guide plate.
  • Page 14 Figure 10: Installing Shoe and Chains Spacer Plate Inner Mounting Bolts Spacer Plate Outer Mounting Bolts Shoe Bolt 11 ] Mount the spacer plate between the Road Widener Rear Chain frame and the curb attachment using 6 bolts. Front Chain Hinge 12 ] Install the shoe to the frame using the bolt.

  • Page 15: Push Plate

    OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS GENERAL INFORMATION Push Plate Pairing the Remote Control The push plate is used to push the dump vehicle when not using the rollers. It usually pushes on the trailer hitch Your remote control comes factory paired. Almost never receiver or the pintle hitch.

  • Page 16: Hardware Torque Chart

    OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS GENERAL INFORMATION Hardware Torque Chart Use this chart when tightening hardware to the proper torque value. U.S. Standard Cap Screw Torque Values GRADE NUMBER GRADE 1 OR 2 GRADE 5 GRADE 8 SIZE/ THREADS TORQUE in.-lb (N·m) TORQUE in.-lb (N·m) TORQUE in.-lb (N·m) PER INCH...

  • Page 17: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS GENERAL INFORMATION EC Declaration of Conformity Single and Dual Discharge Road Wideners Models FH & FHR (Full Hydraulic & Full Hydraulic Remote)

  • Page 18: Safety

    Before starting and operating the WARNING Road Widener, be sure to read and understand the content and safety messages within this manual as well as Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not the safety labels on the Road Widener.
  • Page 19 The Road be attaching to the Road Widener. The total Widener attachment will usually add operating capacity should exceed the weight of to the drive machine’s stability.
  • Page 20 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS SAFETY NOTICE WARNING Do not drive the Road Widener through gravel piles or asphalt ALWAYS wear the appropriate personal spills. Material can accumulate inside the belt and the belt protective equipment as required by the rollers causing premature belt wear or belt failure.

  • Page 21: Safety Decals

    When replacing a machine component equipment safely. To ensure that all decals remain in place with a decal attached, replace the decal also. and in good condition, follow these instructions: Figure 12: Locations of Safety Decals – FH-R Single Discharge Models...
  • Page 22 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS SAFETY Figure 13: Locations of Safety Decals – FH-R Dual Discharge Models...
  • Page 23 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS SAFETY Figure 14: Locations of Safety Decals – FH Single Discharge Models...
  • Page 24 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS SAFETY Figure 15: Locations of Safety Decals – FH Dual Discharge Models...

  • Page 25: Control Area Safety

    • Wear a high-visibility vest or jacket at all times • Never let anyone sit or stand on the Road Widener • Wear the correct Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) attachment during operation as required at all times •...

  • Page 26: Transporting The Road

    12-volt DC power line if required. See “Jobsite Road Widener attachment. Reference the serial tag and the Preparation” on page 27. manual to determine the weight of your machine.

  • Page 27: Loading

    Serious injury or death could occur. not installed. Use a skid steer to load the Road Widener onto a suitable trailer. If removing the Road Widener from the skid steer, disconnect the hydraulic lines and secure them to the Road Widener.
  • Page 28 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS TRANSPORTING THE ROAD WIDENER There are 4 tie-down rings on the Road Widener. Use the appropriate chains and chain binders, and secure the Road Widener to the trailer using all 4 tie-down points on the Road Widener.

  • Page 29: Jobsite

    JOBSITE PREPARATION WARNING The skid steer being used with the Road Widener must have the capability of lifting a minimum of 3,400 lb (1,542 kg) for Dual Discharge and 2,900 lb (1,315 kg) for Single Discharge. Using too small of a skid steer could cause loss of control and possible machine rollover.
  • Page 30 Road Widener before moving the machine. Connect the hydraulic lines from the Road Widener to Slowly lift the Road Widener up off the trailer and the quick coupler ports on the skid steer. Make sure slowly back away from the trailer.
  • Page 31 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS JOBSITE PREPARATION - FH-R MODELS (REMOTE UNIT) OTE: Remote systems require 12-volt DC accessory socket to be a 10-amp continuous solid-state connection. Using lower than a 10-amp DC accessory socket will cause the machine to not function. The handheld remote requires (2) AAA batteries and the host machine must deliver 12 volts DC and 10 amps.
  • Page 32 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS JOBSITE PREPARATION - FH-R MODELS (REMOTE UNIT) 10 ] The remotes must be paired to the machine before they can be used. If not already paired see “Pairing the Remote Control” on page 13. OTE: If experiencing problems with the remote...
  • Page 33 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS JOBSITE PREPARATION - FH-R MODELS (REMOTE UNIT) Figure 27: Red LED Side Indicator Light 15 ] Once the discharge side is selected the red LED indicator light will be lit on the side that is active.
  • Page 34 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS JOBSITE PREPARATION - FH-R MODELS (REMOTE UNIT) Figure 29: Blinking Red LED Light 20 ] When the red LED begins to blink the shoe is in float mode. 21 ] To take the shoe out of float mode, press the float button.
  • Page 35 Road Widener before moving the machine. Slowly lift the Road Widener up off the trailer and slowly back away from the trailer. As soon as the Road Widener clears the trailer, lower the Road Widener to the ground.
  • Page 36 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS JOBSITE PREPARATION - FH MODELS (NON-REMOTE UNIT) Figure 33: Levers and Controls – Dual Discharge Model Left Slope Up/Down Lever OTE: The dual discharge model is equipped with a check valve in the control valve. Depending...
  • Page 37 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS JOBSITE PREPARATION - FH MODELS (NON-REMOTE UNIT) Figure 34: Setting Shoe Width and Shouldering Angle Shoe Plate Guide Chain 11 ] Once the shoe width and the shouldering angle have been set, take out any slack in the chain and attach it...

  • Page 38: Operation

    Never stand between the truck and the Road Widener when the truck is backing up. Serious injury or death could result. Back the truck up to the Road Widener and make sure the tailgate is properly aligned over the hopper as close to the machine as possible.
  • Page 39 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS OPERATION - FH-R MODELS (REMOTE UNIT) Adjust the tailgate chains on each side of the tailgate CAUTION so they are both the same length. Nighttime operation may require extra lighting. NOTICE Check your skid steer or wheel loader manual to make sure the proper work light kits are installed before operating in low light conditions.
  • Page 40 Figure 39: Bottom Idler Roller Location 14 ] When using the Road Widener with wet material or hot asphalt, material could build up on bottom idler roller and the belt.
  • Page 41 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS OPERATION - FH-R MODELS (REMOTE UNIT) Figure 41: Rubber Skirt Should Follow Along Edge of Road Rubber Skirt Edge of Road 16 ] Check the position of the material and the rubber skirt. The material is laying down correctly when the rubber skirt follows along the edge of the road.

  • Page 42: Curb Attachment Operation

    NOTICE Do not allow the truck to pull away from the Road Widener with the box up. Damage to the truck or the Road Widener could occur.
  • Page 43 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS OPERATION - FH-R MODELS (REMOTE UNIT) Using the skid steer boom, raise or lower machine so the shoe is at correct height for the level of material you want to fill. Adjust the front and rear chains to hold the shoe assembly in place.

  • Page 44: Disconnecting Hydraulic And Electrical

    OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS OPERATION - FH-R MODELS (REMOTE UNIT) Disconnecting Hydraulic Hydraulic Solenoid and Electrical Lines Manual Override Once operation is complete, disconnect the 12-volt In the unlikely event that the remote would stop functioning, DC power plug from the drive machine.
  • Page 45 OPERATION - FH-R MODELS (REMOTE UNIT) OTE: How the hydraulic lines for the skid steer are hooked to the Road Widener will affect if the conveyor moves to the right or the left for the dual discharge machines. The left and...
  • Page 46 Widener is parallel to the road surface. Adjust the tilt on the skid steer if needed. Back the truck up to the Road Widener and make Adjust the tailgate chains on each side of the tailgate sure the tailgate is properly aligned over the hopper as so they are both the same length.
  • Page 47 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS OPERATION - FH MODELS (NON-REMOTE UNIT) Figure 53: Levers and Controls – Dual Discharge Model NOTICE Left Slope Up/Down Lever Left Shoe In/Out Lever On the dual discharge model the rubber skirt for the Belt Speed Control Knob...
  • Page 48 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS OPERATION - FH MODELS (NON-REMOTE UNIT) 10 ] Raise the box and begin to spill material into the hopper. Do not overfill the hopper. 11 ] Make sure the truck park brake is off and the transmission is in neutral.
  • Page 49 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS OPERATION - FH MODELS (NON-REMOTE UNIT) Figure 55: Bottom Idler Roller Location 13 ] When using the Road Widener with wet material or hot asphalt, material could build up on bottom idler roller and the belt.
  • Page 50 16 ] When traveling, the operator should pay attention to Do not allow the truck to pull away from the Road Widener the hopper to make sure there is not too much or too with the box up.

  • Page 51: Curb Attachment Operation

    OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS OPERATION - FH MODELS (NON-REMOTE UNIT) Curb Attachment Make sure the pivot bolt allows the shoe assembly to Operation move up and down. The shoe assembly must pivot up and down to follow the contour of the terrain when spreading material.

  • Page 52: Disconnecting Hydraulic Lines

    OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS OPERATION - FH MODELS (NON-REMOTE UNIT) Disconnecting Hydraulic Lines Figure 62: Hydraulic Line Connections To disconnect the hydraulic lines, push the male connector on the hydraulic line into the female coupler. Push the sleeve on the female coupler toward the Figure 61: Adjusting Shoe Wider male coupler.

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Periodic Maintenance Chart Review the “Safety” Section on page 16 before performing maintenance. ITEM DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY EVERY YEAR CHECKS OR 1,000 HOURS OF OPERATION Greasing Machine Belt Start-Up and Maintenance Check Skid Steer/Wheel Loader Hydraulic Oil Level* Check Conveyor Belt Tension Hopper Rubber Flashing to Conveyor Belt Clearance Adjusting Conveyor Belt Drive Chain Checking Hydraulic Hoses...

  • Page 54: Greasing The Machine

    Greasing the Machine The lubrication fittings should be greased daily or more often if the Road Widener is being used in adverse conditions. There are a total of 10 grease fittings on the machine, four for the conveyor bearings and six for the caster wheels.

  • Page 55: Belt Start-Up And Maintenance

    OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MAINTENANCE Apply grease to the conveyor belt front grease fittings on each side of the machine. Figure 66: Caster Wheel Pivots and Axle Pins Apply grease to each of the caster wheel pivots and to each caster wheel axle pin. Belt Start-Up and Maintenance Properly maintaining your belt will ensure a long belt life...

  • Page 56: Checking Hydraulic Oil Level

    The Road Widener attachment hydraulic system is filled (63.5 mm) at the factory with approximately 3 gallons (11 liters). During operation the hydraulic fluid in the Road Widener is Figure 67: Adjusting Conveyor Belt Tension circulated through the hydraulic system from the skid steer or wheel loader.

  • Page 57: Hopper Rubber Flashing To Conveyor Belt

    OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MAINTENANCE Hopper Rubber Flashing to Adjusting Conveyor Belt Conveyor Belt Clearance Drive Chain The hopper rubber flashing should be properly adjusted for After the first 10 hours of use, the conveyor belt drive chain proper operation. If the gap is too wide, material spillage may need to be adjusted.

  • Page 58: Checking Hydraulic Hoses

    OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MAINTENANCE Checking Hydraulic Hoses Remote Battery Replacement Check the hydraulic hoses for any noticeable leaks. Make sure they are not rubbing on any moving parts. Fix any leaks before operating the equipment. Check the hoses for any bulging, cracks, cuts, abrasions, twisting or bends.
  • Page 59 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MAINTENANCE Figure 71: Battery Replacement OTE: Typical temperature range for alkaline batteries is -20°F to 130°F (-30°C to 55°C). To achieve maximum performance throughout all temperature ranges it is recommended that lithium ion batteries be used. Remove the batteries and replace them with a high quality alkaline AAA battery.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Load the hopper on level ground with the casters being loaded on unlevel ground on the ground. Road Widener is not on the Lower the Road Widener so it is resting on the caster wheels ground and is level. Material spilling out of hopper Truck is not properly lined up with Properly align truck with hopper.
  • Page 61 Flow control valve is not set Adjust the flow control valve. For FH models see properly Figures 36, 37, 56 and 57 and for FH-R models see Figures 28 and 29. Remote batteries are dead Replace the batteries. (FH-R models)
  • Page 62 Make sure the units are in range. The remote and the base unit are powered but are not communicating of range with each other (FH-R models) Obstructions or interference exist Make sure there is a clear line of sight between between remote and base unit the base unit and the remote.
  • Page 63 Remote does not seem to be paired or 12-volt DC power source is not Check the 12-volt DC power source to make will not pair correctly (FH-R models). supplying enough amperage sure it has the correct output of 10 amps.

  • Page 64: Illustrated Parts List

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Conveyer Belt Model: RW-3001135 RW-3001135 FHRD RW-3003004 Prior to 2010 RW-3000082 Hopper Rubber Side Skirt Model: RW-3001131 Highlighted part is the RW-3001131 Rubber Side Skirt FHRD RW-3003005 Note: Order 2 for complete set, one for each side.
  • Page 65 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Hopper Steel Retaining Side Strip Model: RW-3001129 Highlighted parts are RW-3001129 the Retaining Side FHRD RW-3003006 Strips Note: Order 2 for complete set, one for each side. Hopper Rubber End Skirt Model: RW-3001132 Highlighted part is the...
  • Page 66 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Hopper Steel Retaining End Strip Model: RW-3001130 RW-3001130 Highlighted part is the Retaining End Strip FHRD N/A both sides of hopper open Hopper Bumper Outer Wrap All Models: RW-3001178 Note: Order 2 for complete set, one for each side. Highlighted parts are the Bumper Outer Wrap...
  • Page 67 Exit Chute Rubber Flashing Strip All Models: RW-3000023 Note: The Exit Chute has 2 sides. Highlighted parts are For FH & FHR Models order 2 for complete set. the Exit Chute Rubber Flashing For FHRD Model order 4. Exit Chute Steel Retaining Strip...
  • Page 68 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Apron Rubber Skirt All Models: RW-3001075 Highlighted part is the Apron Rubber Skirt Apron Mounting Strips – Steel All Models: RW-3001149 Note: Order 2 to attach Apron Skirt. Highlighted parts are the Apron Mounting Strips Indicator Light...
  • Page 69 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Caster All Models: RW-4000004 Head Pulley Assembly All Models: RW-2001003 Idler Roller All Models: RW-4000017...
  • Page 70 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Hydraulic Motor All Models: RW-4000005 Hydraulic Motor Mounting Bracket All Models: RW-3001122...
  • Page 71 DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Shoe Frame Assembly All Models: Right Hand RW-2001000 Left Hand RW-2002000 Shoe Catch Model: FH Right Hand RW-3001112 FH Left Hand RW-3002030 FHR Right Hand RW-3001112 FHR Left Hand RW-3002030 FHRD Right Side RW-3003044 FHRD Left Side...
  • Page 72 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Wear Strip All Models: RW-3001113 All Models: RW-4000008 Large Sprocket...
  • Page 73 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Small Sprocket (Motor Sprocket) All Models: RW-4000020 Needs a Sprocket Key RW-3001139 Belt ON/OFF Control Valve FH Model: RW-4000037...
  • Page 74 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Slope/Shoe Control Valve FH Model: RW-4000038 Belt Speed Control Valve FH Model: RW-4000016...
  • Page 75 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Remote Control Receiver Models: Not Applicable FHR 3120 and Older RW-4005064 FHR 3121 and Newer RW-4003000 FHRD 1089 and Older RW-4005065 FHRD 1090 and Newer RW-4003001 Single Remote Control Models: Not Applicable RW-4005019 FHRD...
  • Page 76 OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Dual Remote Control Models: Not Applicable Not Applicable FHRD RW-4005020...
  • Page 78 Road Widener LLC Sales: 844-4WIDENER (844-494-3363) sales@roadwidenerllc.com www.roadwidenerllc.com Made in the USA.

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