ASHLAND SCRAPERS
Instruction: Operation and Maintenance
Thank you for choosing Ashland for your scraper needs. Your Ashland scraper is a durable piece of
equipment and with proper care will yield many years of trouble free operation. However, the life of
your scraper can be severely shortened by poor maintenance. You must follow consistent
maintenance practices and use good quality grease and hydraulic oil (compatible with the power
unit’s hydraulic system) to insure the longer, most productive use from your scraper. Parts must be
ordered through your local authorized ASHLAND dealer. Be sure to state MODEL and SERIAL
NUMBER of your machine. Ashland Industries also can supply weldable replacement parts.
Before starting a job, make sure Diggers Hot Line has been contacted and all underground utilities
have been properly located (electric, phone and pipelines). Have a clear understanding of all local,
OSHA and MSHA rules that apply to the job. Beware of your environment and keep others a safe
distance from the machine while familiarizing yourself with the machine’s controls. The scraper
requires a power source with
TWO
4-way (double acting) hydraulic control valves.
Your scraper should be greased at all points where grease fittings are provided.
REMOVE
TRANSPORT LOCKS
prior to operation. Next, extend and retract all cylinders several times to
force out any air from the hydraulic cylinders and lines. Check the oil levels in the tractor hydraulic
system and add to maintain the proper level. Care should be used when adding oil or when
disconnecting any oil line to keep all dirt out of the oil as dirt is a major factor in the failure of
hydraulic components.
When your scraper is placed into operation, the operator will have to “feel out” the amount of depth
of cut to obtain maximum loading efficiency. This is usually accomplished by taking a lesser and
more uniform cut; however, some soil conditions such as loose sand may require a “pumping action”
obtained by taking successive deep cuts and lifting out of cut as the tractor begins to lose power or
traction.
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After 10 hours work, all bolts should be checked and tightened if necessary.
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Every 10 hours all grease fittings should be lubricated.
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After 50 hours work, all bolts should be rechecked and tightened if necessary.
Check wheel bearings and adjust if necessary.
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After 300 hours work, clean and repack wheel bearings and replace, if necessary,
cutting edges, worn pins, etc.
PH: 715-682-4622 FX: 715-682-9717
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