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Operating Speed
Slide Blade Return Force
The auger rotational speed should be set to keep material sufficiently cleaned out from
in front of the blade. The auger speed is adjusted by varying the tractor engine RPM or ad-
justing the flow control lever found on some tractors.
The Wall Cleaner should be operated at a ground speed of 3/4 miles per hour or
slower. Ground speed will be dependent on the amount of material being removed and the
auger speed. If the auger is overloaded causing the hydraulic motor turning the auger to stall,
it may be necessary to decrease ground speed.
The Poultry House Wall Cleaner spring adjustment is preset from the manufacturer.
The amount of force used to return and hold the sliding blade against the wall is adjustable by
varying the amount of preload on the return spring. The required amount of preload is de-
pendent on the amount of material being removed and the hardness of the underlying floor.
Ideally, the spring force should be enough to sufficiently and quickly return the slide blade to
the wall after going around an obstacle. Initially, leave all the preload off the spring then ad-
just if necessary. To adjust the spring preload, first loosen the outside 3/8” hex nut. Then with
the proper wrench increase or decrease the tension by adjusting the 3/8” hex nut on the eye
bolt inside of carriage bracket. Once you have established the correct tension lock down the
setting with the outside 3/8” hex nut. (Figure 7)
FIGURE 7
3/8” NUTS
CARRIAGE BRACKET
EYE BOLT
INCREASE TENSION
DECREASE TENSION
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