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INTRODUCTIONS TO OUR CUSTOMERS Thank you for choosing JACKRABBIT. We stand behind our products and are very proud of the equipment we design and manufacture. Preventive maintenance is the easiest and least expensive type of maintenance. Please take the time to review this Owner Operator Manual. It can save you time and expense. WARRANTY JACKRABBIT warrants each new piece of equipment and part manufactured by it to be free from defect in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The obliga on of JACKRABBIT shall be limited to replacing any part which shall, within 1 year ( 1 season) a er delivery to the original purchaser, be returned to ...
SAFETY SAFETY CAUTION Indicates a poten ally hazardous situa on that, if not Read and understand this manual and all safety signs avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may before opera ng and maintaining. Review the safety also be used to alert against unsafe prac ces.
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SAFETY •Do not a empt to mount a re unless you have the (CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE proper equipment and experience to do the job. •Infla ng or servicing res can be dangerous. Whenever possible, trained personnel should be called to service and/ or mount res. •Always order and install res and wheels with appropriate capacity to meet or exceed the an cipated weight to be placed on the equipment. •The rims and res should be mounted on the feeder with the valve stem to the inside. We use reverse disc rims as a protec on that livestock do not step on the valve stems and break them off. Be sure you have proper re pressure and the lug nuts are properly ghtened. Check wheel bearings on a regular basis and grease semiannually. LIGHTING AND MARKING •It is the responsibility of the customer to know the ligh ng and marking requirements of the local highway authori es ...
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SAFETY •The manufacturer does not recommend usage of tractor Be especially observant of the opera ng area and terrain • with ROPS removed. ‐ watch for holes, rocks or other hidden hazards. Always •Move tractor wheels to the widest recommended inspect the area prior to opera on. se ngs to increase stability. DO NOT operate near the edge of drop‐offs or banks. • •Securely a ach to towing unit. Use a high strength, DO NOT operate on steep slopes as overturn may result. • appropriately‐sized hitch pin with a mechanical retainer OPERATE up and down (not across) intermediate slopes. •...
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SAFETY •Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic (CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE maintenance and servicing, genuine factory replacement •Be extra careful when working on inclines. parts must be used to restore your equipment to original •Maneuver the tractor or towing vehicle at safe speeds. specifica ons. The manufacturer will not claim •Avoid overhead wires or other obstacles. Contact with responsibility for use of unapproved parts and/ or overhead lines could cause serious injury or death.
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SAFETY (CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE DANGER: Never tow the elevator on a public road or highway at night without lights. WARNING: Always use a safety chain when towing the elevator. CAUTION: Always check res for damage and proper infla on prior to towing the elevator. WARNING: Always instal the transit links prior to towing the elevator. CAUTION: Remove key when machine is le una ended. CAUTION: Always replace safety labels and signs if they become illegible. ...
SPECIFICATIONS PRECLEANER 20‐30 ENGINE STANDARD ENGINE CAT DIESEL, C3.4b 74 HP WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS WEIGHT 9,740 LBS LENGTH 52 FT 4 IN ( 16.0 M ) WIDTH 7 FT 2 IN ( 2.2 M ) HEIGHT 18 FT 3 IN ( 5.6 M ) SPOUT CLEARANCE 16 FT 8 IN ( 5.1 M ) BELT WIDTH HORIZONTAL: 20" INCLINED: 30" BIN LENGTH 20 FT 4 IN (6.2 M) FWD BIN: 16 FT 4IN (5.0 M) BIN WIDTH 5 FT 10 IN (1.8 M) TIRE SIZE REAR AXLE: 12‐16.5LT 14PLY TIRE FWD HYD JACK TIRE: 26X12.00‐12 TIRE CAPACITIES DIESEL FUEL 48 US GAL ( 185 L ) HYDRAULIC OIL 21 US GAL ( 80 L )
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SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS USE ONLY JACKRABBIT PARTS FOR WARRANTY PROTECTION AND MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE ENGINE OIL 15W‐40 MULTI VISCOSITY MOTOR OIL ENGINE OIL CAPACITY 6.3 QUARTS (6 L) MIN, 9.0 QUARTS (8.5 L) MAX SEE CAT C3.4b ENGINE MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFO ENGINE OIL FILTER JACKRABBIT # 33901 FUEL FILTERS PRIMARY: JACKRABBIT # 33900 SECONDARY: JACKRABBIT # 33902 ISO‐68 ONLY HYDRAULIC OIL JACKRABBIT # 23548A HYDRAULIC FILTERS LUBRICANT (GREASE) LITHIUM BASE NGL 1 OR NGL 2 (FOR EXTREME PRESSURE) ENGINE OUTER AIR FILTER JACKRABBIT # 33898 JACKRABBIT # 33899 ENGINE INNER AIR FILTER ANTIFREEZE USE 50% ANTIFREEZE AND 50% WATER JACKRABBIT # 33891 SERPENTINE FAN BELT STARTER JACKRABBIT # 33887 ALTERNATOR JACKRABBIT # 33886...
OVERVIEW PRECLEANER 20‐30 OVERVIEW PAGE SECTION DETAILS ELEVATOR CONTROL BOX DRIVE/STEER CONTROLS OPERATING PROCEDURES...
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OVERVIEW ELEVATOR CONTROL BOX ITEM FEATURE PAGE ENGINE DISPLAY GAUGE SPEED CONTROL HYDRAULIC JACK LIGHT CONTROLS KEY IGNITION BELT CONTROLS WOODCHUCK CONTROLS...
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OVERVIEW ELEVATOR CONTROL BOX DETAILS JACK: LIGHTS (OPTIONAL) RABBIT/TURTLE: HYDRAULIC JACK CONTROLS THROTTLE SPEED CONTROL Up: Lights on Up: Li s the bin. Up to rabbit: Full speed Down: Lights off Down: Lowers the bin. Down to turtle: Idle BELT: BELT CONTROLS DSTKR: WOODCHUCK CONTROLS KEY IGNITION Start engine in idle posi on. Up: Conveyor belts on. Up: Woodchuck des cker on. Down: Conveyor belts off. Down: Woodchuck des cker off.
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OVERVIEW DRIVE/STEER CONTROLS *FOR FRONT WHEEL DRIVE EQUIPPED ELEVATORS DRIVE/STEER VALVE ‐Move the valve handle to the le ("FORWARD") to propell the elevator forward ‐Move the valve handle to the right ("REVERSE") to propell the elevator in reverse. ‐Push the handle forward ("RIGHT") to turn the elevator to the right. ‐Pull the handle back ("LEFT") to turn the elevator to the le . FWD WHEEL RAISE/LOWER ‐Pull the handle back ("UP") to extend the cylinder, raising the bin ‐Push the handle forward ("DOWN") to retract the cylinder, lowering the bin down.
OPERATING PROCEDURES 8. Check engine air filter. Replace if necessary. PRE OPERATION SAFETY 9. Check for hydraulic leaks and frayed or cut hydraulic hoses. DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO OPERATE THE PRECLEANER 8. Check tension of all conveyor belts on elevator. Also 20/30 WHO HAS NOT BEEN PROPERLY TRAINED IN ITS check woodchuck conveyor belt if elevator is equipped SAFETY OPERATIONS. with the woodchuck op on. All conveyor belts should be ghtened if loose. Check tension of woodchuck conveyor A er an extended shutdown period ( 30 days )or a er an chain. Chain should be snug with no sags in chain. oil change, make sure that the engine receives the correct 9. Start engine and warm up for 3 – 4 Minutes at idle. oil flow. 10. Turn on elevator conveyor belts (Woodchuck See (Engine Opera on and Maintenance Manual) op on off). Both horizontal and incline conveyor belts must move freely. If they don’t move freely stop engine PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST and free belt or belts that do not move. Turn on woodchuck. Check woodchuck belt and chain making sure 1. Check engine oil level prior to star ng engine. they move freely. (see image 16a) 11. A er conveyor belts run smoothly at low speed check each belt. Make sure they track evenly on both head sha and tail sha pullies. Adjust belts if they do not track evenly or if they are loose. They must carry a full load ...
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OPERATING PROCEDURES SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 1. Start the engine and allow the temperature to reach 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Once temperature has been reached, ac vate high idle switch for 5 seconds. *Decal with instruc ons can be found on the side of the control pod. 2. Use the hydraulic jack to support the weight. This can be done with the JACK switch on the control pod or the secondary toggle switch located on the frame near the towing ...
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OPERATING PROCEDURES TOWING INSTRUCTIONS *For FWD ELEVATORS, prior to towing push the FWD handle to the "DOWN" posi on to lower the bin and con nue un l the FWD wheel is raised to it's highes posi on (see pg. 15). Remove pins holding the hitch to the elevator frame.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CHASSIS DAILY MAINTENANCE Before opera on 1. Check the elevator and woodchuck for hydraulic leaks GENERAL INFORMATION and worn or damaged parts. Preventa ve maintenance begins with day‐to‐day 2. Check conveyor belt tension. The conveyor belts must awareness of the system. Before star ng the system, be ...
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 1000 HOUR MAINTENANCE 1. Perform all daily maintenance items. 2. Perform all 125 hour maintenance items. 3. Perform all 250 hour maintenance items. 4. Replace engine belts. See engine operators manual. 5. Replace fuel pump strainer. See engine operators manual. 6. Lubricate the bearings on the drive pulleys with NGL 1 or NGL 2 grease. (Example below). 12 total bearing loca ons without the woodchuck op on on upper chute, lower chute, and horizontal bin. 8 bearing loca ons on the woodchuck for a total of 20 on woodchuck equiped elevators. CAUTION: DO NOT OVER GREASE BEARINGS...
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES OFF SEASON CHECKLIST Inspect belts, hoses, and general appearance of engine and chassis. • •Repair of replace items that show wear or damage. •Replace all safety shields, guards, and labels that have been damaged. •Wash and clean chassis •Clean all air filters and re‐install. •Fill diesel tank. •Check hydraulic oil level (oil level between bo om and top sight gauge). •Inflate res to 65 psi. •Release belt tension on all conveyor belts by adjus ng the idler pulleys. •If stored in an unprotected area, all conveyor belts should be removed. The belts should be rolled up and stored indoors off the floor to prevent deteriora on. (BELTS STORED STANDING ON END MAY ABSORB MOISTURE IN THE EDGES AND WILL NOT TRACK STRAIGHT WHEN INSTALLED IN THE ELEVATOR.) •The ba ery should be removed and stored indoors off the floor.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING ASSISTANCE The following is a list of possible problems that may occur, and some possible cause and remedies. If the solu on to these problems or any other problem is not readily apparent, contact your Jackrabbit dealer or Jackrabbit direct. Phone: (209) 599‐6118 Fax: (209) 599‐6119 Email: info@jackrabbit.bz Web: www.jackrabbitequipment.com/contact/ For engine related ques ons you can call us or contact the CAT dealer in your area. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNINGS Towing Warning: TRANSIT LINKS MUST BE IN PLACE BEFORE TOWING. Bodily Harm Warning: DO NOT CHECK FOR FUEL OR HYDRAULIC LEAKS WITH YOUR HANDS. THE HIGH PRESSURE IN THESE LINES WILL PENTRATE THE SKIN AND CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. PROBLEM / SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED ACTION Engine will not start Dead ba ery Jump start engine. Connect jumper cables to the 12v auxiliary ba ery first. Connect the posi ve cable to the posi ve terminal on elevator ba ery. Then connect nega ve cable to the frame of the elevator. Connec on to frame should not be near elevator ba ery. Engine stops Out of fuel Fill tank with diesel and bleed air from system. Other engine problems See CAT opera on manual troubleshoo ng diagnos c chart.