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® SURF RAKE INSTRUCTION & PARTS MANUAL MODEL 400 ___________________ MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER CATALOG 400S47800318 4780 0318...
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® Never replace any components of the Surf Rake with one which is not manufactured by H. Barber & Sons, Inc., or listed in this manual as a proper replacement part. 4780 0318...
TABLE OF CONTENTS SURF RAKE ® MODEL 400 Page ® SECTION 1 – SURF RAKE SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS ........1-1 SECTION 2 – ATTACHING TO TOWING VEHICLE ........2-1 ® SECTION 3 – OPERATING THE SURF RAKE ........3-1 SECTION 4 – MAINTENANCE ........4-1 SECTION 5 –...
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BARBER SURF RAKE MODEL 400 ® SECTION 1 - SURF RAKE COMPONENTS ® ® This instruction manual describes the different systems and components that make up the Surf Rake . This manual includes a maintenance, lubrication and parts ordering section. It is important that anyone operating ®...
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to the drive chain and the drive sprockets located inside the chain case. Drive chain should be adjusted so that there is approximately 1/4"(6.35mm) slack but no more than 1"(25.4mm) slack midpoint between the sprockets. Adjustment is made by loosening the two bolts that fasten the motor mount to the front tank motor bracket and tightening the adjusting bolt, which will move the motor and attached front sprocket assembly forward.
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suction hose is twisted, the hose clamp on the pump end of the hose can be loosened, the hose turned to the desired position, and the clamp re-tightened. HYDRAULIC FILTER The hydraulic fluid is filtered and returned to the reservoir tank through the canister filter.
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HYDRAULIC MOLDBOARD (OPTION) The hydraulic moldboard is moved up and down by two double acting cylinders. This option requires a set of remote valves on the tractor. The two hoses connect to one rear remote valve. ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS (OPTIONS) Electrical diagrams for all component options are located at the end of this manual. ®...
BARBER SURF RAKE MODEL 400 ® SECTION 2 - ATTACHING TO TOWING VEHICLE ® This instruction manual describes the different systems and components that make up the Surf Rake . This manual includes a maintenance, lubrication and parts ordering section. It is important that anyone operating ®...
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JACK POSITIONING Lift the machine up with the three-point hitch, remove the jack stand pin and turn the jack stand back, not forward, into its neutral position (or remove jack stand if desired). Replace jack stand pin. Fold the jack stand arm ®...
® BARBER SURF RAKE MODEL 400 ® SECTION 3 – OPERATING THE SURF RAKE OPERATION ® Do not allow individuals to operate the Surf Rake without first receiving personalized training and ensuring that they have read this manual. ® Before each operation of the Surf Rake , make a careful visual inspection of the machine.
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® START UP Turn the handle of the flow control of the Surf Rake down to full ® speed. Pull the Surf Rake into position on the beach area to be cleaned. Put the tractor in gear. Engage the PTO and adjust the engine to a 540-RPM PTO setting. ®...
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OPERATING HINTS ® following general rules should be followed to attain maximum efficiency from your Surf Rake ® ® If your Surf Rake is picking up too much sand: If your Surf Rake is not removing enough debris: 1. Lower moldboard 1.
Sons, Inc. Do not replace any component of the Surf Rake with one that is not manufactured by Barber or listed in this manual as a proper replacement part. LUBRICATION GREASE FITTINGS Lubricate all grease fittings every 40 hours of operation. (See Maintenance and Lubrication Chart - Section 5) CHAINCASE ROLLER CHAIN Roller Chain should be oiled after every 100 hours of use.
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This will result in sand ® being removed along with the debris. At no time should the Barber Surf Rake pick up sand.
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remove retaining ring stop. Turn retaining ring clockwise until there is little or no play. Reinsert the stop and screw. Do not over-tighten. The drive chain and drive sprocket must be removed to adjust the bearing on the chain case side. If adjusting does not remove the play from the bearing, it must be replaced. TO REMOVE THE MAIN SHAFT BEARINGS: Remove the top shield, side guards, and conveyor belt assemblies.
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There are 20 rows on the belt. Count 10 rows or half way from where the belt is split. A lifting chain should be hooked at or near this midpoint location on each side of the conveyor belt. This will allow the lowest height necessary to lift the conveyor belt off of the machine.
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when they wear down to a thickness of 1/8”. Inspections should be made every month to monitor the wear. TO REMOVE THE SKID SHOES: Open the side door/guard. Tighten the conveyor belt fully to take the weight off of the skid shoes. Do this on each side of the machine. Loosen and remove the two ½” bolts that hold each skid shoe to the side frame arms.
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REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF 504FH TINES (SIFTING BELT) TOOLS RECOMMENDED: Safety support is REQUIRED! Power tool or ratchet, 6” socket extension and 1/2” socket (6 point), large flat blade screwdriver, 1/2” combination wrench, drive torque wrench. The tines are secured on the retaining bar by a spacer washer and a locknut. Loosen off the retaining washer and nut and remove the old tine.
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® Barber SURF RAKE Model 400 Maintenance & Lubrication Schedule Every 8 Hours or Every Day: · Wash Machine After Use Every 40 Hours or Every Week: Lubricate the following: Chart Ref. # Barber Part # Description (Quantity) 549AS08 8” Roller Assemblies (4)
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART GREASE EVERY 40 HOURS OR EVERY WEEK - BOTH SIDES INSPECT AND ADJUST EVERY 40 HOURS OR EVERY WEEK INSPECT AND MAINTAIN EVERY 200 HOURS OR BIMONTHLY INSPECT AND MAINTAIN EVERY 500 HRS OR EVERY YEAR INSPECT AND MAINTAIN EVERY 1000 HRS OR EVERY THREE YEARS 4780 0318...
® BARBER SURF RAKE MODEL 400 SECTION 6 – PARTS CATALOG AND ORDERING When Ordering Parts, please have the following information available: 1. Model and serial number of your SURF RAKE 2. Part number, description and page number 3. Shipping and billing address 4.
CONVEYOR ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 400S 0111 504FH TINE 410HA CHANNEL A WITH STUDS AND WASHERS 410HB CHANNEL B WITH STUDS AND WASHERS 404BE02 BELT 404DK OFFSET CHAIN, COMPLETE (BOTH SIDES) 504G CAPSCREW 560W06S WASHER 560W06H SPACER, SILVER 504H LOCKNUT 560N05LS LOCKNUT 560W05S...
HUB, WHEEL, TIRE ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 400S 0616 527GF-10A SPINDLE WITHOUT FLANGE 527GF-11 RACE, STAINLESS SLEEVE 527GF-6A GREASE SEAL 3.38” OD 527GF-1 HUB BEARING, LARGE 527GF-8 RACE, LARGE 527GF HUB WITH RACES 527GF-9 RACE, SMALL 527GF-2 HUB BEARING, SMALL 527GF-5 WASHER 527GF-3...