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Owner/Operator Manual Ser # 990-55-135 MODEL 990 Custom Eliminator Custom Eliminator...
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Operating Manual Overview The purpose of this Spudnik Operating Manual is to make the user familiar with this machine and to assure the machine is used for what it has been designed to do. This Operating Manual contains important information on how to...
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Mission Statement Our mission is to consistently provide high quality, reliable, safe and well-designed products and services to meet and exceed the needs of our customers. Service Centers Phone: (208) 785-0480 E-Mail: spudnik@spudnik.com Web Site: www.spudnik.com...
30 days of noticing the defect and (d) make the product available to the dealer or service center within a reasonable period of time, transportation charges prepaid. The selling dealer has no authority to make any representation or promise on behalf of Spudnik, or to modify the terms or limitations of this warranty in any way.
When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of injury or death. You are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of your Spudnik Eliminator. All operators and anyone doing work or maintenance on the Eliminator must be trained in the operation, maintenance procedures, and related SAFETY information contained in this manual.
Operator's manual MODEL 990 SAFETY General Safety and Accident Prevention Regulations The primary responsibility for safe operation of the Spudnik Eliminator is with the owner/operator. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requires that all operator’s be OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requires that all operator s be trained at the time of initial assignment, and annually thereafter by the employer, in the safe operation of the machine.
Operator's manual MODEL 990 SAFETY Specific Safety Instructions Risk of injury when hitching up or unhitching machines to and from the tractor. Never allow persons to stand between the tractor and the machine unless the towing vehicle is secured against rolling away by means of the parking brake and/or chocks.
Operator's manual MODEL 990 SAFETY Transporting Safety Practices Check to see if all bolts on tow tongue are in good condition, in place, and secure. Remove the pin from the towable gearbox wheel drive. Release hydraulic pressure to the elevator lift cylinder.
Operator's manual MODEL 990 SAFETY Operating Safety Practices Eliminator should be operated on a flat secure surface. When using leveling jacks, make sure that the jacks are on secure ground. Do not lift the wheels off of the ground. Do not allow anyone to climb on or under the Eliminator while in operation.
Operator's manual MODEL 990 SAFETY Safety Labels Keep Safety labels and signs clean and legible at all times, Keep Safety labels and signs clean and legible at all times, Replace Safety labels and signs that are missing or have become illegible.
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Operator's manual MODEL 990 MAINTENANCE The hydraulic system used to power auxiliary functions uses AW 32 Hydraulic oil for prime mover. Hydraulic reservoir fill level should be checked at start of each season, and filled as needed. Hydraulic oil reservoir has a 5-gallon capacity.
Operator's manual MODEL 990 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Center any machine that feeds the Eliminator squarely to the elevator. This allows the potatoes to spread out evenly and provides better sizing and dirt elimination. 2.Adjust the elevator to the required height to eliminate drop.
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Operator's manual MODEL 990 Notes !! Page 13...
Operator's manual MODEL 990 8891-ELEVATOR 990 84"x18'6" CHN ELEV 36MM NO SKID PAN Item Quantity Title Subject Item Quantity Title Subject Number Number ANGLE, CYL. STOP, 1/4"x1-1/2"x1-1/2"x12" 172608 RLR,BC,PU,5/8X4X1,PC 351314 ASSY,BC,84"x11MMx36MM 2D1S CUSH 4Bx40'9" 352799 RLR,HINGE,2" WIDE FOR BELTED CHAIN 181056 BOLT,HINGE,36",BELT ELEV #550 5/8"...
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Operator's manual MODEL 990 8891-TIPOUT 995 84" ELEV DRV TIPOUT ELEVARI SPD10HP Item Quantity Title Subject Number BOLT,WELD,ALL THREAD,5/8"x12" 191398 BRNG,PB,1-3/4" BORE,TAPPED BASE VTBE-128 231239 CHN,RLR,80 PITCH x 6.250 LNF 351275 GRBX,PAR,14:1,10HP,215TC D BROWN MDL580 571277 LABEL,CAUTION,MOVING,DRIVES,CAN CAUSE 300086 LABEL,WARNING,EXPOSED,DRIVE,CAN CAUSE...
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Operator's manual MODEL 990 8891-ELEV-RETURN 990 84"x28'-2" FULL RTRN CONV 9"FS ELEV Item Quantity Description Part # Item Quantity Description Part # Number Number BELT,FLAT,12" 1/32" x 1/32" 150# x 7.042 LNF 261000 SHLD,OPEN,END,3"x9"x26" ELIM DIRT RETURN 841270 BELT,FLAT,2-3/4",1/32" x 1/32" 150#x12.167LNF...
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Operator's manual MODEL 990 FA5062-8891 990 PICKER PLATFORM 16"x72" ELEVATOR Item Quantity Description Part # Number CHUTE,ELEV.HANG-ON,10"x 13" (LEFT) 197030 CHUTE,ELEV.HANG-ON,10"x 13" (RIGHT) 197031 LADDER,PICKER PLATFORM,ELIM, 3 RUNG 193615 PLATFORM,PICKER,ELEVATOR,LEFT G01592 PLATFORM,PICKER,ELEVATOR,RIGHT G01591 Page 17...
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Operator's manual MODEL 990 133200-PB ASSY,CLODRLR,STEEL,M-SEP,96",990-2010 Item Quantity Title Subject Number ARM,PIVOT,CLODR,LH,M-SEP,6440-2006 194038 ARM,PIVOT,CLODR,RH,M-SEP,6440-2006 194043 BOLT,CARRIAGE,1/4"-20UNC x 2" GR 2 501304 BOLT,EYE,1/2"x8" w/NUT PLATED 502410 BOLT,HEX,HD,1/2"-13UNC x 1-1/2" GR 5 501087 BRNG,2 BOLT,FLNG,1-3/8",SET SCREW,R SEAL 231325 BUSHING, REAR LIFT PARALLEL ARM 231153 NUT,HEX,1/2"-13UNC...
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Operator's manual MODEL 990 133141-PB ASSY,DRIVE,BOTH SIDES,M-SEP ELIM-2009 Item Quantity Description Part # Number BELT,POWERBAND,1/C83 261913 BELT,POWERBAND,1/C83 261913 BELT,POWERBAND,1/C85 261914 BELT,POWERBAND,1/C85 261914 BOLT,EYE,1/2"x8" w/NUT PLATED 502410 BRNG,PB,1-3/8" , ECC LOCK, R SEAL, RAK WIDE 231121 BRNG,SLEEVE,2" ODx1.75"x1.75LG 231262 BUSHING,SFx1-3/8" 781313 COUPLING,M30010810 1-1/4"x5/16"...
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Operator's manual MODEL 990 8698-TRANS.CONV. 990 96" MULTI-SEP DSCHRG TRANS CONV HYD Item Quantity Description Part # Number ARM,TORQUE,HYD,DRV,4 HOLE 1/2" x 12" 901495 ASSY,BC,93"x.625x36MM 4TH STR CUSH 7' 4" 352800 BRNG,PB,1-3/4" BORE,TAPPED BASE VTBE-128 231239 CARTRIDGE E/H,2W 2P,10-2,12VDC, N .O.,POP 601643 CONV,TRANSITION,MULTI-SEP TO DSHCRG,93"...
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Operator's manual MODEL 990 8891-PCKNG-TBL 990 84"x18' CHN TBL ELEC VARI SPD w/T.D. Item # QTY DESCRIPTION PART #: Item # QTY DESCRIPTION PART #: ASSY,BC,84"x11MMx36MM STRT CUSH 4Bx16'0" 353126 STANDOFF,RLR,BC,5/8"x1-1/4" 351309 BELT,FLAT,12" 1/32" x 1/32" 150# x 7.042 LNF 261000 TBL,PCKNG,CHN,84"x14'-6"ELEC,VAR,SPD...
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Operator's manual MODEL 990 FA6403-8891 990 LET DOWN 84" FULL PICKING TABLE Item Quantity Description Part # Number BELT,FLAT,20" 1-32" x 1/32" 150# x 112-1/2" G01060 LETDOWN,84",ELIM DISCHARGE BARE 172537 Page 40...
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Operator's manual MODEL 990 FA5015-8891 990 HANG ON CHUTES 12' FULL OR SPLIT TBL ITEM DESCRIPTION PART #: CHUTE,ELIM.HANG-ON, 6"x 12" x 22" 8891-017 Page 41...
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Operator's manual MODEL 990 FA9153 990 84"x12' FULL RETURN 9"FORMSIDE (HYD) Item Quantity Description Part # Number ARM,TORQUE,HYD,DRV,4 HOLE 1/2" x 12" 901495 BELT,FLAT,12" 1/32" x 1/32" 150# x 7.042 LNF 261000 BELT,FLAT,84" 1/32" x 1/32" 150# x 24.000 LNF 261766 BRNG,PB,1-7/16"...
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Operator's manual MODEL 990 FA5054 990 PICKER PLATFORM 12"x96" W/ RAIL Item Quantity Description Part # Number LADDER,PICKER PLATFORM,ELIM, 2 RUNG 193614 PIN,PICKING TABLE PLATFORM 1/2"x3" G01577 PLATE,1/4" x 8" x 9-7/8" 022948 PLATE,ELIMINATOR,PLATFORM,MOUNTING 173467 PLATFORM,PICKING TABLE 12"x96" 905 ELIM...
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Operator's manual MODEL 990 FA9152-8891 990 CROSS CONV 36"x12' FLAT BELT Item Quantity Description Part # Item Quantity Description Part # Number Number BELT,FLAT,2-3/4",1/32" x 1/32" 150#x12.000LNF 261617 SHLD,TAKEUP BEARING,#981572 TAKEUP 841286 BELT,FLAT,36" 1/32" x 1/32" 150# x 24.000 LNF 261007 SPRCKT,H60BS13x1"...
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Operator's manual MODEL 990 FA5134 990 HYDRAULIC WHEEL DRIVE TANDEM AXLE Item Quantity Description Part # Number ARM,TORQUE,HYD,WHL,DRV,4 HOLE 3/8x6-1/4" 901575 AXLE,ELIM,SUPPORT,TANDEM,PIVOT G01714 AXLE,ELIMINATOR,DRIVE,TANDEM G01720 BOLT,HEX,HD,9/16"-18UNFx1-1/2" GR5*FINE* 502250 COLLAR,SHAFT,SET,SCREW,2" 501954 COUPLING,HYD,WHL,DRV,1" x 3" 1/2"WALL 181102 CPLG,HYD,90DEG,6801-8-10 (8MJ-10MB) 601637 CPLG,HYD,STR,6400-8-8 (8MJ-8MB)
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Operator's manual MODEL 990 FA5135 990 HYDRAULIC JACKS 4 EACH Item Quantity Description Part # Number CPLG,HYD,90DEG,6801-6-8 (6MJ-8MB) 601323 CPLG,HYD,STR,6400-6-8 (6MJ-8MB) 601477 CYL,3.00"x12",TIE ROD,22.25",1.375",3/4 602621 JACK,ASSEMBLY,LEVELING,ELIMINATOR 131173 PLATE,1/4" x 5" x 5" G00598 VALVE,ACCESORY,SAFETY LEVER M8x1.25x160m 602473 VALVE,ACCESORY,SAFETY LEVERBRACKET 602472...
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Operator's manual MODEL 990 FA5175 990 HYD UNIT 7-1/2 HP MTR 480V 3PH Item Quantity Description Part # Item Quantity Description Part # Number Number BUSHING,SH 1-3/8" BORE 781474 LABEL,HYDRAULIC,FILTER CHANGE EVERY200HR 300210 CLPG,HYD,TEE,6602-08-08-08(MJ-FJS-MJ) 602367 LABEL,OPEN CENTER HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 300120...
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Operator's manual MODEL 990 FA9155 990 CANOPY ROOF 11'x12' Item # DESCRIPTION PART #: ANGLE,1/8"x1"x1" x 45" (CUT TO FIT) G00504 ANGLE,1/8"x1"x1" x 57" (CUT TO FIT) G00505 CANOPY,ROOF FRAME,11' WD x 12' LG ELIM 197333 SHEET,ROOFING,METAL,24" x 136" 901376...
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