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OPERATING HINTS
The
following general rules should be followed to attain maximum efficiency from your Surf Rake
®
.
If your Surf Rake
®
is picking up too much sand:
If your Surf Rake
®
is not removing enough debris:
1. Lower moldboard
1. Raise moldboard
2. Reduce conveyor belt speed
2. Increase conveyor belt speed
3. Increase tractor speed
3. Decrease your tractor speed
As beach conditions vary, the adjustments listed below should also be varied. Some general conditions and
the proper settings for the condition are also listed below:
WET SAND
DRY SAND
Moldboard - lower
Moldboard - raise
Belt Speed RPM's - decrease
Belt Speed RPM's - increase
Tractor speed - not critical
Tractor speed - not critical
FIRM BEACH
SOFT BEACH
Moldboard - lower
Moldboard - raise
Belt Speed RPM's - decrease
Belt Speed RPM's - increase
Tractor speed - not critical
Tractor speed - not critical
BIG MATERIAL
SMALL MATERIAL
Moldboard - not critical
Moldboard - raise
Belt Speed RPM's - decrease
Belt Speed RPM's - increase
Tractor speed - slow
Tractor speed - not critical
CLAY OR SOIL IN SAND
PURE SAND
Moldboard - lower
Moldboard - raise
Belt Speed RPM's - decrease
Belt Speed RPM's - increase
Tractor speed - not critical
Tractor speed - not critical
HEAVY SEAWEED
BOTTLES
Moldboard - raise
Moldboard - not critical
Belt Speed RPM's - decrease
Belt Speed RPM's - decrease
Tractor speed - slower
Tractor speed - not critical
Once the proper settings have been found,
a negligible amount of sand should be removed with the
unwanted debris.
After this setting has been attained, no further adjustment of the moldboard should be
required. The daily variations can be satisfactorily dealt with by adjusting the conveyor RPM or tractor speed.
These rules are to be used as a general guideline. Each beach is unique and requires its own group of
settings. With experience, the best settings can be found quickly allowing the Surf Rake
®
to be used to
its maximum potential.
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