Hog Technologies Stripe Hog SK3000, Operation Manual

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1. Unload the tractor.
2. Connect the high pressure water and vacuum hoses to the tractor and position it
for operation.
3. Set the tractor parking brake, start the tractor engine and set the throttle to idle.
4. Make sure all switches are in the “OFF” position and speed dial is set at “0”.
5. Start the SK3000 engine.
6. Allow the engine to warm up at idle speed for several minutes.
7. Make sure the charge water pressure is above 30 PSI (2.1 Bar.)
8. Engage manual PTO on SK3000.
At this stage the following implements will function:
A. Operation of Charge Water Pump.
B. Operation of the UHP Pump.
C. Operation of Vacuum System.
9. With the operator on the tractor, all personnel clear and the Hog Head in the “UP”
position, turn the 40K PSI switch “ON”.
10. Set the SK3000 engine RPM to the desired level for correct operating pressure
setting (800 RPM minimum - 2200 RPM max.) There may be some variation of
this depending on the blasting equipment attached and/or the manual bypass
valve setting. The RPM of the vacuum system is set in conjunction with
the 40K PSI pump RPM.
11. Check the nozzle spray pattern and the spray bar weep holes for leaks.
12. Check all High pressure hose fittings and the Hog Head for leaks.
13. With the pressure set and the spray bar and nozzles working properly, select the
“OFF” position on the 40K PSI switch on the tractor, then lower the Hog Head.
14. The tractor operator can now activate the 40K PSI switch on the tractor and
begin blasting operations.
Notice:
If you operate at freezing temperatures or even temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit
(16
0
Celsius), it will be necessary to operate the system, including engaging the blower and
high pressure pump, at IDLE speed only under load, until oil heats up above 60 degrees
Fahrenheit (16
0
Celsius).
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