RUMBLE HOG RH7500, Operation Manual

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Section 3 - operation
3.11 programing controller
Once you have completed the Pre-Op Inspection
and you have set up the drum for the proper
cut style and width it’s time to program the PLC
system.
NOTICE:
THE CONTROLLER DISPLAY SCREENS SHOWN IN THIS
SECTION ARE FOR DEMONSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. THE
DISPLAY AND CONTROLS IN THE CONTROLLER ON YOUR
TRUCK MAY BE DIFFERENT. REFER TO THE SUNSOURCE
HOG TECHNOLOGIES USER GUIDE FOR A DESCRIPTION OF
THE CONTROLS AND FEATURES.
Cutter Down Pressure
Hydraulic down pressure on the lift arm keeps the
cutter firmly on the pavement and reduces torque
kickback during cutting operations. This improves
efficiency and results in more consistent cuts. The
down pressure setting will vary depending on the
type and age of the pavement or the cutting mode
if the truck is equipped the planing option.
Use the following procedure to set down pressure
on the cutter.
1. Make sure the cutter eccentric and cutter are
rotating.
2. Rotate the valve while monitoring the gauge near
the valve to achieve the desired down pressure.
3. If the truck is equipped with the planing mode
option, rotate the knob 5.5 turns counterclock-
wise when transferring from rumbling mode to
planing mode to set proper down pressure for
planing mode.
4. When transferring from planing mode to rumbling
mode, rotate the knob 5.5 turns clockwise to set
proper down pressure for rumbling.
CAUTION
EXCESSIVE CUTTER DOWN PRESSURE CAN RAISE THE
REAR TRUCK AXLES FROM THE PAVEMENT CAUSING
LOSS OF TRACTION, DAMAGE TO CUTTER COMPONENTS
AND PAVEMENT DAMAGE. NEVER APPLY EXCESS DOWN
PRESSURE ON THE CUTTER.
Cut Spacing
Cut spacing controls set the distance between the
center of each rumble strip. Spacing distance is
Controller MAIN Screen - Setting Down Pressure & Select
Cutter Setup Screen
CUTTER SETUP Screen - Setting Cut Spacing
shown as a percentage of the minimum and maxi-
mum cut spacing, 9” (23 cm) being the minimum
and 30” (76 cm) the maximum. For example, if
the operator sets the cutter Percentage at 100%,
the space between each cut will be 9” (23 cm) and
0% will be 30” (76 cm).
Use the following procedure to set the cut spacing
before starting cutting operations:
1. From the Main Screen on the digital controller,
press button (2) to select the CUTTER SETUP
screen.
2. Press controller buttons (5) and (6) to increase
or decrease cut spacing. The spacing is dis-
played as a percentage of the cut width and
the actual distance in inches.
3. Press ESC to return to the Main Screen when
cut spacing is set.