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BUCKET LIFTING CYLINDERS
The two large cylinders raise the lift arms and bucket to its dumping position.
BUCKET TRIPPING CYLINDERS
After the hopper is raised and positioned, two small cylinders are used to
trip the hopper and remove the debris. The dump chains, sprockets and small cylinders trip the bucket after
it is raised. The turnbuckles are the mechanism used to adjust the position of the bucket. It is very important
that the turnbuckles be adjusted evenly to distribute or share the lifting load of the bucket. When the bucket
is being raised or when the bucket is down in the cleaning position, the dump chains should be taut on both
sides.
AUTOMATIC FINISHER (OPTION)
The automatic finisher is integrated into the conveyor belt hydraulics.
When the PTO on the tractor is engaged, the conveyor belt is activated and the finisher is lowered. A spring
mechanism is used to raise the finisher when the PTO is disengaged.
FINISHER CYLINDER (OPTION)
The finisher’s single acting cylinder is operated hydraulically through a
hose connected to one of the tractor’s quick disconnecting remote valves. The finisher cylinder lowers the
finisher onto the beach to create a smooth pathway behind the Surf Rake
®
. The finisher cylinder raises the
finisher for transporting to and from either a debris dump site or dumpster and for transporting the Surf
Rake
®
to a storage site.
HYDRAULIC MOLDBOARD (OPTION)
The hydraulic moldboard is moved up and down by two double
acting cylinders. This option requires a separate 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.
POWER CABLE
The towing tractor supplies the Surf Rake
®
and all its electronic
components with power through a seven conductor cable. The cable runs from the
tractor to the junction box on the Surf Rake
®
. Wiring diagrams are located at the
back of this manual – refer to the table of contents.
See Picture.
LIGHTING (OPTION)
The lighting circuit is comprised of a two piece molded
electrical harness that connects the brake lights, tail lights, turn signal lights
to the towing vehicle’s lighting system. The Electrical Plug is a 7-pin configuration. Wiring diagrams are in
Section 6-18.
HYDRAULIC MULTIPLIER (OPTION)
When the tractor needs an additional valve(s) to
operate the bucket or the finisher, a hydraulic multiplier can be used. Connect the
multiplier’s solenoid body to the tractor’s quick disconnect remote outlet. Attach the
multiplier’s push button handle onto the tractor remote’s handle and plug into the
tractor’s electrical power source. This electronic solenoid activated valve spits an
existing line from the tractor, allowing you to choose which cylinders you want to
activate by pressing the button on the handle. A one to two line multiplier and a one
to three line multiplier are available
.
See Picture.
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POWER CABLE
HYDRAULIC
MULTIPLIER