W
ESTFIELD
- GULP2 H
OPPER
6. O
PERATION
MKX130
AND
MKX160 M
ODELS
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6.4. Operation - Hydraulic Drive
When Equipped with a Hydraulic Drive
1. Inspect all hydraulic lines, hoses, fittings, and couplers for tightness. Use a clean
cloth to wipe any accumulated dirt from the couplers before connecting to the
hydraulic system of the tractor.
2. Position the tractor next to the GULP2.
3. Place chocks in the front and rear of each wheel of the tractor, and be sure the
hoses are routed out of the way.
4. Connect hydraulic hoses to the couplers.
5. Place all controls in neutral.
6. Start tractor and run at low idle.
7. Place hydraulic control lever in detent.
8. Increase engine speed to rated RPM to produce the required flow. For maximum
recommended flow, refer to the Specifications Section.
9. Run until the GULP2 is fully empty.
10. Reduce engine speed to low idle.
11. Place hydraulic control lever in neutral.
12. Shut off tractor engine.
13. Disconnect hydraulics from tractor.
Relieve hydraulic pressure before disconnecting the couplers.
When starting under load:
If restarting the GULP2 under load (tube is full), start at low speed since the start-up
torque loads are so much higher than normal.
6.5.
Set GULP2 Belt Speed
The best results are obtained when the input drive (hydraulic supply) is set to provide a
conveyor belt speed of 600-800 ft/min.
Using the belt splice as a reference, count the number of belt revolutions per minute
(RPM) to determine belt speed.
• Approximate belt length is 239"
• Belt speed (ft/min) = (RPM X 239")/12
Between 30-40 belt rotations per minute is ideal.
Note:
Belt rotation can be also be determined by listening for the audible “click” of the belt lace
as it enters the hopper.
6.6. Emergency Shutdown
In an emergency situation:
1. Stop or shut down the power source immediately and lock out all power.
2. Stop the flow of material (if applicable).
Summary of Contents for GULP2 HOPPER MKX130
Page 6: ...1 INTRODUCTION WESTFIELD GULP2 HOPPER MKX130 AND MKX160 MODELS 6 30962 R1 ...
Page 16: ...2 SAFETY WESTFIELD GULP2 HOPPER MKX130 AND MKX160 MODELS 16 30962 R1 ...
Page 34: ...3 ASSEMBLY WESTFIELD GULP2 HOPPER MKX130 AND MKX160 MODELS 34 30962 R1 ...
Page 38: ...4 TRANSPORT WESTFIELD GULP2 HOPPER MKX130 AND MKX160 MODELS 38 30962 R1 ...
Page 40: ...5 PLACEMENT WESTFIELD GULP2 HOPPER MKX130 AND MKX160 MODELS 40 30962 R1 ...
Page 54: ...7 MAINTENANCE WESTFIELD GULP2 HOPPER MKX130 AND MKX160 MODELS 54 30962 R1 ...
Page 56: ...8 TROUBLESHOOTING WESTFIELD GULP2 HOPPER MKX130 AND MKX160 MODELS 56 30962 R1 ...
Page 60: ...9 APPENDIX WESTFIELD GULP2 HOPPER MKX130 AND MKX160 MODELS 60 30962 R1 ...