Hillco WTR410 Operator's Manual / Parts Book page 31

Startup:
Please read through the following procedure fully prior to attempting the first startup of your WTR.
Rotate:
Make sure there are no people standing near the unit. Start the tractor, verify the switch box is in the
center position then slowly provide oil to the WTR. If nothing happens, try reversing the hydraulics.
The arms should slowly rotate upwards as you apply oil. Once the arms have rotated fully upwards,
slowly reverse the hydraulic flow to lower them. Repeat these 3 or 4 times to remove all air from the
cylinder. It is important to do this step slowly until all air is removed from the system to prevent the
arms from rotating too fast and damaging the cylinder.
Squeeze:
Change the switch to the bale squeeze position (A red light should illuminate on the switch). Slow-
ing provide oil to the WTR. If nothing happens slowly reverse the flow. The arms will start to extend,
most likely one at a time. It is normal for the arms to chatter as the air is bled from the system. Once
the arms are fully extended Hillco recommends that a dry lubricant, such as graphite, be sprayed lib-
erally onto the arm tubes. Cycle the arms fully 3 or 4 times to purge all air from the system.
Cut:
Change the switch to the cut position. (A red light should illuminate on the switch). Double check no
one is standing near the WTR, then slowly provide oil. As before, if nothing happens try reversing the
flow. You should be able to see the red indicator rod at the rear of the right arm extend rearward. If
you position the loader properly, you can see the hooks and knife deploy.
Note that the knife blade is shipped with tape over it for safety. Now is a good time to carefully re-
move the tape from the knife edge. The best way to do this is to slowly cycle the cut mechanism and
stop as the blade is exposed. This will provide access to remove the tape. Cycle the knife and hook
2 – 3 times to purge air from the system.
Shut down the tractor engine and inspect the WTR for any oil leaks. Hillco also recommends check-
ing the hydraulic fluid level w.
Thank you for purchasing your Hillco Technologies, Inc. product. Please contact our customer sup-
port department with any questions regarding your WTR system.
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