HYDRA-PULL Pik Rite HP 380, Operation And Parts Manual

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Pik Rite Inc. | HP380 Manure Spreader 2020 | 15
PREPARING THE TRACTOR
PTO Speed
Dimension (A)
1000 rpm x 1-3/8 406 mm (16in.)
1000 rpm x 1-3/4 508 mm (20in.)
POSITIONING DRAWBAR
Tractor PTO and machine driveline can be damaged. Be sure
drawbar length is properly set. If equipped with clevis, remove it.
Lock drawbar along tractor centerline with offset down.
Remove clevis if equipped.
Adjust drawbar length (A) to help prevent driveline damage.
A tractor drawbar support is required on tractors with a drawbar size
of 1-1/2 x 3 in. minimum
USING SELECTIVE CONTROL LEVERS TO CONTROL CHAIN SPEED
Floor and moving panel speed can be controlled by using tractor selective control lever to extend and retract
cylinders.
Adjust selective control valve lever to provide the slowest operating speed. (See your tractor operator’s manual).
Maximum hydraulic oil flow through the spreader control valve is 15 gpm. Trying to force through more oil than
this, may create a pressure drop.
SETTING HYDRAULIC SPEED ENDGATE OPERATION
Excessive operating speed may cause machine damage. Adjust selective control valve lever to provide
correct operating speed.
Adjust selective control valve lever, it should take two to three seconds to fully extend or retract the cylinder. (See
your tractor operator’s manual).
CHECKING TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL
Cycle all hydraulic cylinders fully two or three times.
Fully retract all cylinders.
Check transmission/hydraulic oil level. (See your tractor’s Operator’s Manual)