Hog Technologies Stripe Hog SK3000, Operation Manual

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Troubleshooting
Noises and Vibrations:
• Loose or damaged blower or pump belts - adjust or replace belts
• Hog Head rotation extremely high - turn head rotation dial counterclockwise to reduce head
speed
Hog Arm won’t raise:
• Float mode activated - disengage float function
• Hydraulic fluid low - add fluid to the hydraulic fluid reservoir
• Hose or fitting broken or leaking - tighten loose fitting or replace broken hose or fitting
• Tractor RPM too low - raise rpm to at least 75%
• Hog head rotation speed is too high - turn head rotation dial to 0
Head doesn’t spin or spins slowly
• Tractor RPM too low - raise rpm to at least 75%
• Debris packed around thru-shaft or spray bar - clean thru-shaft or spray bar
• Thru-shaft bearing pre-load misadjusted - adjust bearing preload
• Hog Head shroud is concave and not convex
• Head rotation knob is set too low or is off - turn speed dial clockwise
Appendix B:
HOG HEAD & SKID
WATER LEAKS
Hose fitting indicator port leaking:
• Fitting Loose - tighten fitting. or replace hose and fitting
UHP Pump Fluid end manifold leaking at rectangular hole in manifold block:
• Stuffing box seal is worn out - replace stiffing box ring seal
UHP Pump Fluid end manifold leaking at round hole on top of manifold block:
• Valve seals worn - replace valve seal or valve
Weep holes at high pressure hose connection on thru-shaft motor:
• Loose swivel nut - hand tighten swivel nut
• Leaking swivel seal - remove spent seal, check shaft nipple, clean thoroughly and replace with
new seal
• Cracked swivel shaft - remove shaft assembly and disassemble to inspect shaft and replace if
damaged or cracked on nipple end
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