Wallenstein CT16B, Operator'S Manual

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7.8 Break-in Period
Although there are no operational restrictions on the conveyor
when used for the first time, check the following items:
After 1–5 hours of operation:
1. Check all nuts, bolts and other fasteners. Tighten to their
specified torque.
2. Check engine fuel, oil fluid levels. Top up as required.
3. Check for entangled material. Remove all entangled material
before resuming work.
After 20 hours of operation:
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 listed above.
5. Adjust conveyor chain tension. See page 37.
6. Change engine oil after initial 20 hours of operation or first
month.
After 50 hours of operation
7. Adjust conveyor chain tension. See page 37.
8. Check condition of hand winch and wire rope. Replace wire
rope if kinked, worn or has broken strands.
7.9 Transporting
• Unload the conveyor and clean off debris.
• Turn the fuel valve on the engine OFF when not in use or
when transporting
.
• If tongue weight requires adjusting, see page 33.
• Use safety flags as required to properly mark conveyor
while traveling on roadways.
• Raise the conveyor up and connect to the tow vehicle.
Rotate the crank jack to vertical and secure with the lynch
pin.
00460
Fig. 43 –
Crank Jack
• Lock the hitch before towing.
00459
Fig. 44 –
Hitch Lock Pin
• Fully lower the conveyor to the stops on the frame.
The conveyor must be in its fully-lowered position for
transporting.
Operating Instructions
CT16B / CT24B
Trailer Firewood Conveyor
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