Pik Rite Hydra-Ram HR550, Operation And Parts Manual

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OPERATING THE SPREADER
CLEAN WALKING BEAM
When tire valve stems are mounted towards
the inside, clean top of walking beams to
prevent valve stem damage.
WARMING HYDRAULIC OIL
TEMPERATURES BELOW 0

F (–18

C)
It is necessary to warm the hydraulic oil
for proper spreader operation.
Follow the procedures in your tractor’s
Operator’s Manual for warming hydraulic oil.
The following procedures apply only to tractors
with a closed center hydraulic system.
BYPASSING SPREADER
CONTROL VALVE
There will be a large hydraulic oil pressure drop across the
auxiliary flow control valve when the oil is cold. Oil pressure
available to hydraulic cylinders may be too low.
Try cycling the cylinders several times slowly so the cold oil in the
cylinders is mixed with the warm oil in the tractor. In the event of
extreme cold; you may need to bypass the control valve to do this.
Be sure you begin by moving the cylinders very slowly.
Reconnect hoses to flow control valve.