Hurricane STORM 3 PT 8-12, Manual

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HURRICANE DITCHER CO., INC. STORM 3-PT 8-12
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WARNING! Do not operate this machine above 540 RPM if ditcher is rated for 540 RPM; above
1000 RPM if ditcher is rated for 1000 RPM. Excessive speed of PTO can be dangerous and
could cause personal injury or damage to your tractor or ditcher.
WARNING! Do not exceed recommended horsepower (100 HP or less) for this machine.
Excessive horsepower can be dangerous and could cause personal injury or damage to your
tractor or ditcher.
WARNING! Do not use this machine with a PTO adaptor. The Agricultural Driveline
Manufacturers Association and The Association of Equipment Manufacturers discourage the
use of PTO adaptors due to serious safety and operational concerns.
MAINTENANCE
If you are not going to use your machine for a period of time, paint the areas where the soil has
worn off the paint particularly the paddles and impeller wheel. Storing your ditcher inside or covering it
with a tarp will extend the life of your ditcher.
After approximately every ten (10) hours of use, disconnect the PTO from tractor and check for
the free movement of driveline and proper chain tension (See Free Movement of Driveline section on
page 9) .
Replace paddles when rounded or worn flush with the impeller wheel.
If any component of your ditcher appears to be worn and needs replacement, please contact your
dealer for replacement parts.
LUBRICATION
The Storm 3-PT 8-12 has seven (7) grease fittings. (See PTO Shaft on pg. 11 and Parts Lists on
pg. 12) for the location of these fittings. Read carefully the information below on lubricating those
areas.
NOTE: Damage may occur due to improper lubrication.
A – DAILY (every 8 hours) – Grease the following with gun grease:
1 – The slip joint between PTO halves (remove from tractor, separate halves, apply gun grease to
all four sides of shaft, and reassemble).
2 – The two (2) universal joints at the ends of each PTO half. Slowly apply grease as to not over
grease and blow out seals.
B – 24 HOURS OF OPERATION
1 – Check the enclosed gearbox oil level. Fill to the oil level check plug (near the bottom) on right
side of gearbox. The factory installed gearbox oil is an ISO 680 industrial gear oil. Use of this oil
is recommended as it is specifically formulated for peak performance of your Hurricane Ditcher.
C – 40–60 HOURS OR 1–2 WEEKS OF OPERATION – Grease the following with gun grease:
1 – Four (4) flange ball bearings on gearbox – 1 pump each. Slowly apply grease as to not over
grease and blow out seals.
D – 100 HOURS OF OPERATION
1 – Remove the inspection plate on the top of the gearbox; check for wear on bearings,
sprockets, chain, and idler; and adjust the idler assembly as required
(See Idler Adjustment