HURRICANE DITCHER CO., INC.
THE “SWINGER” BY: HURRICANE
PAGE 8
7)
When the machine is in operation, keep in mind that soil, roots, rocks and other debris may be
thrown 50 feet or more out the discharge side causing damage to an object or harm to a person
within its range.
8)
Use rubber straps to secure hoses on the tractor to keep them from getting into the PTO.
9)
Be sure to keep the slip shaft portion (
See page 13 item L9
) of the PTO shaft well lubricated
(See
Lubrication section on page 8-9)
.
10)
Do not engage PTO when tractor is running at high RPM. Slow RPM to idle before engaging PTO.
11)
There are two (2) shear bolts in the PTO shaft
(See page 13 item L4)
. If these bolts shear, stop the
tractor, disengage the PTO, shut off the tractor engine, and replace the sheared bolts.
WARNING!
Shear bolts are designed to break under a specified load. Do not use a stronger
bolt than is specified by manufacturer!
12)
In normal conditions, when mud or trash becomes a problem, stop forward travel and allow the
machine to clear itself before moving ahead. Note: The 6 paddle impeller wheel should be used
for extremely trashy conditions
(See page 13 item M1A).
13)
WARNING!
Do not operate this machine above 540 RPM if ditcher is rated for 540 RPM;
above 1000 RPM if ditcher is rated for 1000 RPM. Excessive speed of PTO can be
dangerous and could cause personal injury or damage to your tractor or ditcher.
14)
WARNING!
Do not exceed recommended horsepower (140 HP or less) for this machine.
Excessive horsepower can be dangerous and could cause personal injury or damage to your
tractor or ditcher.
15)
WARNING!
Do not use this machine with a PTO adaptor. The Agricultural Driveline
Manufacturers Association and The Association of Equipment Manufacturers discourage the
use of PTO adaptors due to serious safety and operational concerns.
MAINTENANCE
If you are not going to use your machine for a period of time, paint the areas where the soil has
worn off the paint (for example: paddles). You should also apply a thin coat of grease to the exposed
hydraulic cylinder rod to prevent rusting and corrosion. Storing inside or covering with a tarp will extend
the life of your ditcher.
After approximately every ten (10) hours of use, disconnect from tractor and check for the free
movement of driveline and proper chain tension
(See Free Movement of Driveline section on page 9-10)
.
When the impeller paddles are slightly worn, weld with a hard surfacing rod on each paddle to
build them back up. Use a welding rod that is equal to a 60RC Rockwell hardness. NOTE: Be sure to
add the same amount of material to each paddle to keep the impeller assembly in balance. Replace
paddles when worn flush with the impeller wheel.
If any component of your ditcher appears to be worn and needs replacement, please contact your
dealer for replacement parts.
LUBRICATION
The
“Swinger” has twenty-five (25) grease fittings. Refer to the Parts Illustration on page 13 for
the location of these fittings. Read carefully the information below on lubricating those areas. NOTE:
Damage may occur due to improper lubrication.
