Hog Technologies Stripe Hog SK3000, Operation Manual

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Tractor Blasting System
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WARNING
Loading Ramp In Up Position
Loading Ramp Down
lower and unfold the ramp until it is completely
open and sitting firmly on level ground. Make
sure the parking brake on the tractor is set, then
remove the tie downs. Start the tractor and let it
warm up for a couple of minutes. Set the throttle
slightly above idle, release the parking brake and
carefully back the tractor down the ramp. Go
slow and pay close attention to the position of the
tractor on the ramp during loading and unload-
ing operations. Reverse the process to load the
tractor. Note that a slightly higher throttle setting
may be required for loading than for unloading.
THE TRAcTOR cAN SURGE UNEXPEcTEDLY IN FORwARD
OR REVERSE IF THE THROTTLE IS SET TOO HIGH wHILE
LOADING AND UNLOADING THE TRAcTOR. THIS cAN cAUSE
THE OPERATOR TO LOOSE cONTROL RESULTING IN DAMAGE
TO THE EqUIPMENT OR SEVERE INjURY TO THE OPERATOR.
ALwAYS MAKE SURE TO SET THE THROTTLE AT A LOw RPM,
SLIGHTLY ABOVE IDLE, FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING
OPERATIONS.
Once the tractor is loaded, make sure the parking
brake is set and the tractor is secured with the tie
downs. Simultaneously raise and fold the ramp
and secure it with the safety pin. The pin secures
the ramp in the up position and prevents it from
swinging out while operating the truck or trailer.
Notice:
You should always pay attention to the loca-
tion of the hoses and make sure they are not
snagged or strained. This is particularly im -
portant while loading or unloading the tractor.
Loading Ramp Spring Loaded Safety Clip
Hydraulic Hoses
Always Be Aware of the Location of the Hoses
Never Strain or Damage the Hoses