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- Page 1 OPERATORS MANUAL PO Box 908 9118 Highway 30N Altona, MB, Canada R0G 0B0 (204) 324-6263 www.elmersmfg.com Printed in Canada © 2018 Elmers Manufacturing All Rights Reserved...
- Page 3 Elmer's Mfg. Warranty service will be performed without charge to the purchaser for parts or labor based on the Warranty Labor Times schedule. Under no circumstance will allowable labor times extend beyond the maximum hours indicated in the Warranty Labor Times schedule for each warranty procedure.
- Page 4 Product Identification Fill out and retain this portion for your records. The serial number is located as depicted below. Your dealer will need these numbers when you order parts. File identification numbers in a secure place. When ordering parts or requesting assistance, please have the following information ready; Product Name, Product Model and Serial Number All products manufactured by Elmer’s Manufacturing Ltd are warranted to be free from material and workmanship defects for 1 (one) full year from time of retail delivery.
- Page 5 ‰ Check that all lights are functional and clean. ‰ Paint all parts scratched in shipment. __________________________________________________________________________ (Signature of Delivery Person/Dealer Name/Date) This Wolverine ditcher has been thoroughly checked and to the best of my knowledge is ready for delivery to the customer. Email: info@elmersmfg.com Web: www.elmersmfg.com...
- Page 6 ELMER’S WOLVERINE DITCHER CUSTOMER DELIVERY CHECKLIST & WARRANTY REGISTRATION Dealer: Submit this information on the Elmer’s Dealer Login website after delivery to the customer to vali- date warranty. Keep a copy of this information for your records. The checklist is to be used as a reminder of very important information which should be conveyed directly to the customer.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Wolverine Ditcher Operator's Manual Table of Contents Introduction ..........8 Field Operations ........33 Owner Responsibilities .......33 Safety ............. 9 Machine Break-in .........34 Safety Alert Symbol .......9 Pre-Operation Checklist .......34 Safety Responsibility ......10 Before Starting Operating ....35 General Safety ........10 Starting and Stopping ......36... -
Page 8: Introduction
Safe, efficient, and trouble free operation of your Wolverine ditcher requires that you and anyone else who will be operating or maintaining the machine read and understand the safety, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting information contained within the operator's manual. -
Page 9: Safety
The Safety Alert symbol identifies ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! important safety messages on the YOUR SAFETY IS Wolverine ditcher and in the manual. INVOLVED! When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death. Follow the instructions in the safety message. -
Page 10: Safety Responsibility
Safety General Safety Safety Responsibility YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and 1. Read understand Operator’s Manual and all maintenance of your ditcher. YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to operate, safety signs before operating, maintaining, adjusting maintain or work around the ditcher be familiar... -
Page 11: Safety Training
Safety Safety Training Safety Signs 1. Safety is a primary concern in the design and 1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times. manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped 2. Replace safety signs that are missing or have out by a single careless act of an operator or become illegible. -
Page 12: Operating Safety
Safety Operating Safety 1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual 14. Objects can be thrown out from under machine and all safety signs before operating, servicing, with sufficient force to severely injure people. adjusting, repairing or unplugging. Stay away from machine when it is running. Keep others away. -
Page 13: Preparation
Safety Preparation 4. Operate the machine only 1. Do not operate the tractor and machine until with a tractor equipped with you have read and completely understand this approved Roll-Over- manual, the tractor operator's manual, and each Protective Structure (ROPS). of the safety messages found on the safety Always wear your seat belt. -
Page 14: Maintenance Safety
Safety Maintenance Safety Hydraulic Safety 1. Follow ALL the operating, maintenance and 1. Make sure that all components in the hydraulic safety information in the manual. Use only tools, system are kept in good condition and are clean. jacks and hoists of sufficient capacity for the job. 2. -
Page 15: Transport Safety
Safety Transport Safety Tire Safety 1. Comply with federal, state/provincial and local 1. Failure to follow proper procedures when laws governing highway safety and movement mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce of machinery on public roads. an explosion which may result in serious injury or death. -
Page 16: Sign-Off Form
Safety SIGN-OFF FORM Elmers Manufacturing follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and/or maintaining the Ditcher must read and clearly understand ALL safety, operating and maintenance information presented in this manual. - Page 17 REFLECTIVE Strip #13645000 #13647700 Note: If safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without saftey signs, new signs must be applied. New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer. Rear Wolverine Decal Placement October 2019 (2)
- Page 18 #13647600 #13644800 Note: If safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without saftey signs, new signs must be applied. New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer. LH Side Wolverine Decal Placement October 2019 (2)
- Page 19 Decals on Shield #13676600 Note: If safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without saftey signs, new signs must be applied. New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer. RH Side Wolverine Decal Placement October 2019 (2)
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Page 20: Specifications
Specifications Specifications Dimension and Weight Weight 9500 lbs (4318 kg) Overall Length 22 ft (6706 mm) Overall Width 7 ft 9 in (2362 mm) Overall Height 8 ft 7 in (2616 mm) MACHINE TOP VIEW IMPORTANT A maximum turning radius under load of 25°... -
Page 21: Unified Inch Bolt And Screw Torque Values
Specifications Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values Bolt SAE Grade 5, 5.1, 5.2 SAE Grade 8 or 8.2 Screw Lubricated* Dry** Lubricated* Dry** Size N•m lb-in N•m lb-in N•m lb-in N•m lb-in 13.5 N•m lb-ft N•m lb-ft 5/16 19.5 20.5 N•m lb-ft... -
Page 22: Hydraulic Schematic
Specifications Hydraulic Schematic TILT UP CHUTE UP REVERSER UP LIFT UP LIFT DOWN REVERSER DOWN TILT DOWN CHUTE DOWN October 2019 (2) - Page 23 Specifications ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 13635700 3.5" x 16" Large Lift Hydraulic Cylinder 13635800 3.0" x 16" Small Lift Hydraulic Cylinder 13636100 Chute Cylinder 30TX08-125 (648670) 13635900 2.5" x 14" Tie Rod Gate Cylinder 13636000 3.5" x 8" Reverser Hydraulic Cylinder 13648000 Chute Cyl Hose (6AT1-6FJX-6FJX-138"...
- Page 24 Specifications DETAIL A TILT UP (T1) CHUTE LEFT (CGL) REVERSER UP LIFT UP (LU) LIFT DOWN (LD2) REVERSER DOWN TILT DOWN (LD1) CHUTE RIGHT (CGR) Hydraulic Schematic October 2019 (2)
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Page 25: Hydraulics
Specifications Hydraulics Hydraulic Circuits Lift Raise or lower ditcher. Before starting to work, all operators should familiar- ize themselves with the position and function of the hydraulic circuits. Blue Chute Moves the chutes, then gate to discharge left or 1. Circuit Position: right. -
Page 26: Machine Components
Specifications Machine Components The Wolverine Ditcher consists of a large Power to the fan and kicker shaft is supplied by the fan with four paddles to move the soil, water tractor PTO. A set of three PTO shafts extend along... - Page 27 Specifications October 2019 (2)
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Page 28: Tractor Requirements
1. Tractor Horsepower: The minimum required horsepower for tractors operating the Wolverine is 240 when the tractor is equipped with an IVT. The PTO clutch will cut out at 350 horsepower to protect the driveline. -
Page 29: Transport
Transport Transport On Road Procedure TRANSPORT SAFETY • Make sure you are in compliance with all • Do not allow anyone to ride on the ditcher or local regulations regarding transporting tractor during transport. equipment on public roads and highways. •... -
Page 30: Tractor Hook Up
Transport Tractor Hook Up Follow this procedure when attaching the ditcher to the tractor: 1. Make sure that all bystanders, especially small children, are clear of the working area. 2. Make sure there is enough room and clearance to safely back up to the ditcher. 3. - Page 31 Transport Tractor Hook Up 8. Review hydraulic circuit schematic in the parts manual to be familiar with system before starting. Hoses are color-coded to assist in selecting the appropriate circuit for the application. WARNING Hydraulic lines Use extreme care when working around a high-pressure hydraulic system.
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Page 32: Adjusting Hitch Height
Transport Tractor Hook Up 10. Connect the wiring harness and secure along the hitch with clips, tape or plastic ties to prevent dragging or binding. Wiring harness 11. Raise jack, retract base, pull anchor pin on jack, remove jack and mount to storage bracket. Secure with anchor pin and retainer. -
Page 33: Field Operations
The provide maximum efficiency. By following the oper- Wolverine is designed to throw and spread soil up to ating instructions in conjunction with a good mainte- 60m (200 ft) on either side of the Ditcher; combine... -
Page 34: Machine Break-In
Field Operations Machine Break-in Pre-Operation Checklist Although there are no operational restrictions Efficient and safe operation of the Ditcher requires on the Ditcher when used for the first time, it is that each operator reads and understands the recommended that the following maintenance operating procedures and all related safety procedures are conducted in addition to the regular precautions outlined in this section. -
Page 35: Before Starting Operating
• Wear appropriate hearing protection for prolonged exposure to excessive noise. The Wolverine Ditcher is used in the field for the drainage of surface water by forming ditches, wa- terways or for forming terraces. Before starting, the operator has the responsibility of being familiar with all operating and safety procedures and fol- lowing them. -
Page 36: Starting And Stopping
Field Operations Starting and Stopping 1. Starting a. Run the engine at low idle. b. Slowly engage the PTO. IMPORTANT The input driveline is designed with torque limiting clutch on the primary PTO. Fast engagement of the PTO could cause the clutch to disengage the drive. -
Page 37: Cutting Speed & Depth
Elmer's recommends an Operating ground speed of no less than 0.5 mph (0.8 kph) and no greater than 4 mph (6 kph) in most conditions to maintain consistent flow. -
Page 38: Unplugging And Reversing
Field Operations Unplugging and Reversing Although the Ditcher is designed with large capacity, heavy-duty components, it can be overloaded or plugged. Generally the intake area of the kicker shaft and associated components plug with dirt from overloading or if a large object/obstruction is encountered. -
Page 39: Discharge Options
Field Operations Discharge Options The Ditcher is designed with a moveable discharge gate with two chutes to direct material flow from the fan. 1. Discharge gate The discharge gate allows material to be directed to the left and right as required for ditching or building terraces. -
Page 40: Angled Ditching Options
Field Operations Angled Ditching Options The Ditcher is designed to operate at an angle while ditching to match the application. Follow the procedure below to adjust the angle of the cutting blade. a. Use the "lift" circuit to raise or lower the cutting blade to about the middle of its travel. -
Page 41: Ditching Tips
Field Operations Ditching Tips Multiple Passes In situations that require deeper cuts for ditching, or large quantities of soil for terracing, multiple passes will be required. Removing the soil in smaller cuts is easier on the machine and helps in making better ditches and terraces. Taking multiple cuts helps to form a smoother contour on the sides of the channel. -
Page 42: Storage
Storage Storage STORAGE SAFETY • Store the unit in an area away from human activity. • Do not permit children to play on or around the stored machine. IMPORTANT Ensure the machine is blocked as required • Store the unit in a dry, level area. Block the to prevent it from rolling and block the fan fan so it can not turn during storage. -
Page 43: Service & Maintenance
Service & Maintenance Service & Maintenance Maintenance Safety MAINTENANCE SAFETY • Follow ALL the operating, maintenance and safety information in the manual. • Support the machine with blocks or safety stands when changing tires or working underneath it. Engaged • Follow good shop practices: Keep service area clean and dry. -
Page 44: Fluids And Lubricants
Service & Maintenance Maintenance Safety B. Lift arm Locks: Each wheel mounting frame is designed with a lock bracket to hold the frame in its upright position. Raise the frame into its fully upright position to install or remove the lock bracket anchor pins and retainers. -
Page 45: Service Intervals
Service & Maintenance Service Intervals 8 hours or Daily The period recommended is based on normal operating conditions. Severe or unusual conditions may require more frequent lubrication or oil changes. 1. Grease the lift arm pivot bushings until grease comes out of the ends (four locations). Add at least four pumps of grease until clean grease comes out the bear housing. - Page 46 DRIVE SHAFT Service & Maintenance LUBRICATING PROCEDURE Service Intervals 8 hours or Daily SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS TELESCOPING MEMBERS CROSS & BEARINGS CROSS & BEARINGS GUARD BUSHINGS PTO shaft schematic LUBRICATE ALL FITTINGS WITH A GOOD QUALITY LITHIUM SOAP COMPATIBLE E.P. GREASE MEETING THE N.L.G.I. #2 SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTAINING NO MORE THAN 1% MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE.
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Page 47: 50 Hours Or Weekly
Service & Maintenance Service Intervals 8 hours or Daily 6. Grease drivetrain jackshaft bearings (four locations). Add only two pumps. Front DANGER MISSING SHIELD HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death: • Install and secure sheilds before operating. • Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. -
Page 48: 75 Hours Or Bi-Weekly
Service & Maintenance Service Intervals 75 hours or Bi-weekly 1. Grease front and rear fan bearings with two pumps of grease (two locations). Front Rear Fan bearings 2. Grease kicker shaft bearings with two pumps of grease (two locations). DANGER Right PINCH POINT Fan carries huge momentum. - Page 49 Service & Maintenance Service Intervals 75 hours or Bi-weekly 3. Inspect inlet wear parts and liners. Wear components must be maintained in good condition. Change out wear part as specified in the intake wear parts and wear liner sections. a - Cutting Blades, b - Ripper Fingers, c - Kicker Shaft, d - Outer Scraper Kicker Shaft Paddles, e - Kicker Paddles, f - Side Cutting Blades...
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Page 50: 400 Hours Or Annually
Service & Maintenance Service Intervals 400 hours or Annually 1. Change oil in chain case. a - Drain Plug, b - Level Plug Kick chain case 2. Change oil in gearboxes. Inner and outer gearboxes 3. Grease coupler between gearboxes with 10 pumps of grease. -
Page 51: Service Record
Service & Maintenance Service Record See Fluids and Lubricats and Service Intervals sections for details of service. Copy this page to continue record. Action Code: CL Clean CK Check G Grease CH Change Hours Serviced by Maintenance 8-10 Hours or Daily Lift arm Pivot Bushings (4 locations) CL Machine... -
Page 52: Kicker Shaft Chain
Service & Maintenance Kicker Shaft Chain The machine is designed with a roller chain that transmits rotational power from the outer gearbox to the kicker shaft. The tension should be checked on a bi-weekly basis to keep in good working order. To maintain roller chain, follow this procedure: 1. -
Page 53: Gearbox Maintenance
Service & Maintenance Gearbox Maintenance The machine is designed with 2 gearboxes that provide power to the fan and kicker shaft chain. Check the oil level on a bi-weekly basis and Change the oil every year or 400 hours*. Make sure to clean the breather when the oil is changed. -
Page 54: Rock Paddles And Edges
Service & Maintenance Rock Paddles and Edges The fan is designed with adjustable wear bars on the end of the paddles that can be moved to maintain the proper clearance between the paddles and the frame. The best performance is obtained when the clearance gap is set and maintained between 3-6 mm (1/8-1/4 inch). -
Page 55: Intake Wear Parts
Intake Wear Parts Both the kicker shaft paddles and bottom and side cutting blades can be changed when worn. Inspect weekly and replace with genuine Elmer's parts when wear exceeds the limits stated below: a. Cutting Blades: This component on the front of the frame cuts through soil and directs it towards the fan. -
Page 56: Wear Liners
Service & Maintenance Wear Liners The fan is designed with replaceable wear liners to protect the frame. Check the Fan and Gate liner at the same time as you check your kicker shaft and inlet wear parts, replace them before the wear affects the frame. - Page 57 Service & Maintenance Wear Liners c. Chute Liners: Both chutes designed with replaceable liners to prevent damage to the chute frames. Replace when the heads on the mounting hardware have worn off or any part of the wear liner is thinner than 3 mm (1/8 inch). NOTE The top or left side chute is known as the "long"...
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Page 58: Trouble Shooting
Trouble Shooting Trouble Shooting The Elmers Wolverine Ditcher uses paddles on a fan to displace soil and form a drainage ditch or berm. It is a simple system that requires minimal maintenance. In the following Trouble Shooting section, we have listed many of the problems, causes and solutions that can help you to solve the problems that you might encounter.
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