PROTRAKKER 400DB Owner's Manual

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400DB HYDRAULIC HITCH

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Page 1 400DB HYDRAULIC HITCH OWNER’S MANUAL REV 1...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installation Instructions ............8 Manual Hitch Operation ............21 Parts Diagram: 400DB ASSEMBLY ........22 Parts Diagram: 400DB DRAWBAR ASSEMBLY ....24 Parts Diagram: 400DB VALVE & COVER......26 Parts Diagram: MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY ......28 Parts Diagram: CAB CONTROL ASSEMBLY ..... 29 Protrakker™...
Page 4: Specifications
122 North Des Moines Street Odebolt, Iowa 51458 U.S.A. Toll Free: 877.568.4240 (Monday – Friday, 7:30AM – 5:30PM U.S. CST, Saturday 7:30AM – 12:00PM U.S. CST) Local/International Phone: 1.712.668.4240 Fax: 1.712.668.2311 (24 hours, 7 days/week) Email: cory@mbwproducts.com Website: www.proTrakker.com www.mbwproducts.com REV 1 www.proTrakker.com...
Page 5: Safety Instructions
 The tractor 3-point may settle during operation. Be sure to check and apply chain tension by ‘bumping’ up the 3-point often. REV 1 www.proTrakker.com...
Page 6: Maintenance
Grease Fittings: Proper lubrication of the 4 grease locations at 12-hour intervals will dramatically prolong the life of the product. Bolts: If the 1” bolts become loose for any reason, they must be tightened to 580 ft-lbs. Check the bolts periodically. REV 1 www.proTrakker.com...
Page 7: Troubleshooting
MBW offers a needle valve to put inline. Too much 3-point Tighten up drawbar and/or 3-point slap. movement When the hitch stops it will sense any looseness or slop and a chain reaction will occur. REV 1 www.proTrakker.com...
Page 8: Installation Instructions
Review your tractor’s specifications for instructions and limitations. Before installing the 400DB, park the tractor on a smooth level floor with adequate clearance to work around the drawbar area.
Page 9 Page Mounting Hardware ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION QTY Provided B10-400DB BOLT 1 X 6 B12-400DB BOLT 1 X 5 BOLT 3/4 X 6 MB15-400DB CLAMP PLATE 3/4 IN THICK MB32-400DB CLAMP PLATE 1/2 IN THICK MB33-400DB CLAMP PLATE 1/4 IN THICK...
Page 10 Page Determine Proper Mounting Configuration Note: The mounting hardware included with the ProTrakker unit is compatible with common straight or offset drawbars. Not all hardware will be used. Some drawbars may require additions or modifications to the hardware to allow the unit to be properly mounted.
Page 11 Page Protrakker Hydraulic Hitch Preparation: Drop both Hex Nuts into the front of the Protrakker Hitch. REV 1 www.proTrakker.com...
Page 12 Use a straightedge as shown to figure out how many spacer plates you need. Note: Straight tractor drawbars will not require spacer plates in-between Protrakker Hitch and tractor drawbar, but will be needed on the bottom side of the tractor drawbar to properly space bolts.
Page 13 Using a forklift or chain hoist, position the Protrakker Hydraulic Hitch over the tractor drawbar as shown. Center the Protrakker Hitch directly over the tractor drawbar with the draw-pin hole lined up over the center or the corresponding Protrakker Hitch mounting hole. Carefully lower the Protrakker Hitch down ensuring all bolts and spacers fall into place.
Page 14 Page Install Hammerstrap at Front of Drawbar Note: The mounting hardware included with the ProTrakker unit is compatible with common straight or offset drawbars. Some drawbars may require additions or modifications to the hardware to allow the unit to be properly mounted. Contact MBW if you are not certain if your drawbar is compatible with the hardware provided.
Page 15 Page Install Hammerstrap at Rear of Drawbar With the rear Protrakker Hitch bolts secured, slide underneath of hitch and install front Protrakker Hitch hammerstrap (F). Carefully thread the bolts (B) into hex nuts (C) at the front of the Protrakker Hitch.
Page 16 Inspect the installation to ensure there is minimal gap between the bolts or bushings and the drawbar. If your drawbar width is not accommodated by bolt positions and bushings, contact MBW for special components. REV 1 www.proTrakker.com...
Page 17 3/4” bolts and nuts to a torque 350 foot pounds and 1” bolts to a torque of 580 foot pounds. Connect Hydraulic Hoses Connect the supply lines to the tractor remote outlets so that the line labeled pressure line is pressure and the other line being return. REV 1 www.proTrakker.com...
Page 18 USING THE DRAWBAR. With the two-point of the tractor in the complete raised position, loop the chain through the drawbar stabilizer chain brackets located on each side of the Protrakker Hitch and over the tractor two-point as shown. Stabilizer Chain Brackets Hook the chains as tight as possible.
Page 19 Install Power and Control Cables Install the four-pin cable to the control box on the Protrakker Hitch. Carefully route the four- pin cable up to the tractor cab. Install the four-pin connector to the console and then install the remaining two-pin power cable.
Page 20 This is particularly useful when switching to implements with different pin to axle lengths. GPS Ready Models: Follow steps 1-7 for mounting instructions. GPS wiring harness will be plugged into the Protrakker’s position sensor cable. All further set-ups will be done by your GPS provider. REV 1...
Page 21: Manual Hitch Operation
Page Manual Hitch Operation The 400DB can be operated manually using a 3/32 hex key or any small rod 3/32 or less in diameter. The hitch can be moved by inserting the hex key or rod into the small hole on each end of the hydraulic valve unit.
Page 22: Parts Diagram: 400Db Assembly
Page Parts Diagram: 400DB ASSEMBLY NOTE: More hardware may be required for your specific application. Contact MBW if included hardware is not sufficient. REV 1 www.proTrakker.com...
Page 23 BOLT 3/4 X 6 NC G5 BOLT - 1 X 9.00 NC G5 1/4 x 26 In. HOSE Dbl 3/8 x 39 HOSE (John Deere Ready) 3/8 x 38 HOSE (ProTrakker & Trimble Ready) MB1-400DB BOTTOM PLATE MB15-400DB CLAMP PLATE 3/4 IN THICK...
Page 24: Parts Diagram: 400Db Drawbar Assembly
Page Parts Diagram: 400DB DRAWBAR ASSEMBLY REV 1 www.proTrakker.com...
Page 25 Page ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION B3-400DB BOLT 7/8 x 6 NC G8 B8-400DB BOLT 3/4 x 4 1/2 NC G8 SENSOR BOLT ASSEMBLY 1/2 x 3 HAMMERSTRAP – CAT 4 CD1-400DB HAMMERSTRAP PIN – CAT 4 CD2-400DB CD3-400DB HAMMERSTRAP TRIGGER...
Page 26: Parts Diagram: 400Db Valve & Cover
Page Parts Diagram: 400DB VALVE & COVER ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION ASM4 ALUMINUM MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY BOLT 3/4 X 2 BOLT 5/16 X 1 BEIDS POSITION SENSOR DH02 SENSOR HUB (ProTrakker Controlled Only) DH03 SCREW REV 1 www.proTrakker.com...
Page 27 (Trimble Ready) MB23 HYD VALVE BRACKET MB26 SHIELD MB27 HITCH VALVE & SENSOR MOUNT 3/4 JAM NUT NUT 5/16 – Protrakker Controlled PSN1 POSITION SENSOR CABLE – Trimble Ready PSN2 POSITION SENSOR CABLE – John Deere Ready PSN3 POSITION SENSOR CABLE REV 1 www.proTrakker.com...
Page 28: Parts Diagram: Manifold Assembly
Page Parts Diagram: MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 9/16 ORB T-FITTING 9/16 ORB 90 DEG ELBOW FITTING ALUMINUM MANIFOLD REV 1 www.proTrakker.com...
Page 29: Parts Diagram: Cab Control Assembly
Page Parts Diagram: CAB CONTROL ASSEMBLY ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION CAB CONTROL BOX CAB BOX TO SENSOR BOX CABLE RAM MOUNT POWER CABLE REV 1 www.proTrakker.com...
Page 30: Protrakker™ Hydraulic Hitch Quick Reference Guide
Page Protrakker™ Hydraulic Hitch Quick Reference Guide MODE GAIN MODE (GAIN) DWN/UP BOTH LFT/RGT BOTH MANUAL (solid) PROGRAM 1-Intensity RESTORE (slow flash) 2-Auto-Off DEFAULTS 3-HystStop 4-HystStart 5-G1FsTlt 6-G9FsTlt CEN- 7-RdTltDly PAGE SETTING >MAN 1-PosLft CALIBRATE (fast flash) 2-PosCen 3-PosRgt 4-TltLft...