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Supporting the Machine
with the Optional Jack
Use the jack when the you remove the machine from
the traction unit.
1.
Remove the clevis pin.
2.
Rotate the jack vertical
1. Jack (vertical position)
3.
Secure the it to the mounting tube with the clevis
pin
(Figure
11).
4.
Extend the jack to support the machine.
Stowing the Optional Jack
1.
Connect the machine to the tow vehicle.
2.
Fully raise the jack.
3.
Remove the clevis pin.
4.
Rotate the jack horizontal
Figure 12
1. Clevis pin
5.
Secure the jack to the mounting tube with the
clevis pin
(Figure
(Figure
11).
Figure 11
2. Clevis pin
(Figure
12).
2. Jack (horizontal position)
12).
Operating the Machine
Important:
Always read and understand the
operator's manual for the traction unit before
using the machine.
1.
Start the traction unit; refer to the traction unit
operator's manual.
2.
Before adding material into hopper, drive the
traction unit and topdresser to check that the
belt moves smoothly.
Note:
When operating the machine in cold
weather; refer to
Operation (page
3.
Load sand or other topdressing material into the
hopper; refer to
Important:
result in tire side-wall deflection and marking
the green on first few passes. Check the air
pressure of all tires; refer to
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Tire Air Pressure (page 21)
4.
Transport the machine to the area to be
top-dressed.
5.
Adjust the metering gate to the desired
application rate, and lock the gate into position
with the gate-lock knob.
When applying sand, refer to the
Application Rate (page 16)
information.
6.
For best results, shift traction unit to the L
range position. Drive the traction unit forward at
the desired ground speed.
7.
Press hand control switch to start or stop the
flow of material from topdresser.
Loading the Hopper
•
The maximum material volume of the hopper is
0.7 m³ (25 ft³).
•
Generally, dry sand weighs 1602 kg/m³ (100 lb/ft³)
and wet sand weighs 1922 to 2082 kg/m³ (120 to
130 lb/ft³). You will overload the machine if you
load more than 930 kg (2,050 lb) of sand into the
hopper.
•
Position the weight of the load evenly from front to
rear and evenly from side to side.
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•
Transporting or topdressing with a full load can
cause shifting of the sand. This shifting happens
most often while turning, going up or down
hills, suddenly changing speeds or while driving
over rough surfaces. Shifting loads can lead
15
Preparing for Cold Weather
16).
Loading the Hopper (page
Overloading the hopper may
Checking the
Sand
for additional
15).
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