Harper MultiLoader Owner's manual

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MultiLoader

2-2020

Operator and Parts

Manual

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Thank you for purchasing a Harper MultiLoader.

As with all Harper products, the MultiLoader has been developed through tough design and testing

procedures to produce a top quality machine. This manual gives assembly, operating, and service

information. Please read and understand all instructional material included with the Multi-Loader

or its components before assembling and operating the equipment.

A MultiLoader can present hazards to an operator who follows unsafe procedures in either the

operation or maintenance of the unit. Therefore, SAFETY WARNINGS are presented at certain

locations in the text.

THIS SYMBOL: SAFETY WARNING!

MEANING: Failure to understand and obey this warning may result in injury to you or others.

Whenever this symbol is used, please pay very close attention to the information presented, and

make sure you fully understand. If you do not, contact your dealer or Harper Industries, Inc. for

clarication.

SAFETY WARNING!

ALL SHIELDS AND GUARDS MUST BE IN PLACE FOR PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION

OF THIS EQUIPMENT. WHERE THEY ARE SHOWN REMOVED IN THIS MANUAL, IT IS FOR

PURPOSES OF ILLUSTRATION AND INSTRUCTION ONLY. DO NOT OPERATE THIS

EQUIPMENT UNLESS ALL SHIELDS AND GUARDS ARE IN PLACE.

Harper Industries, Inc. is continually striving to improve the design and performance of its

products. We reserve the right to make changes in specications and design without thereby

incurring any obligation relative to previously manufactured products.

*Not to be sold in California*

The Harper name is a registered trademark of Harper Industries, Inc. All other brand and product

names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Harper Industries, Inc. (HII) warrants to each purchaser of a new Harper MultiLoader from

an authorized dealer or representative, that such equipment is free of manufacturer’s de-

fects in workmanship and materials which appear while in normal service for a period of

ONE YEAR commencing with delivery to the original user.

The obligation of HII under this warranty is expressly limited, at our option, to replacement

or repair at a service facility designated by Harper Industries or at the manufacturing plant

in Harper, KS. A part will be replaced after inspection discloses it to have been defective.

This warranty does not apply to defects caused by damage or unreasonable use (includ-

ing failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance, or by performing functions

without genuine Harper MultiLoader accessories) while in the possession of the consumer.

Warranty is limited to parts, labor and ground freight delivery of replacement parts. HII

shall not be liable for the consequential damages of any kind, including but not limited to

consequential labor costs or transportation charges in connection with replacement or

repair of defective parts.

This warranty does not apply to parts subjected to misuse, abuse, alteration, improper or

inadequate maintenance, or normal wear (including belts, lters and battery).

Engines are not covered under this warranty. Refer to manufacturer’s warranty for specic

warranty information. Harper Industries, its agents or representatives, make or imply no

other warranties.

Harper Industries makes no warranty with respect to trade accessories. They are subject

to the warranties of their respective manufacturers.

ANY IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OR

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLY

LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. HII makes no other ex-

press warranty, nor is anyone authorized to make any on behalf of HII.

For further information please contact your nearest Harper MultiLoader dealer.

RECORDS

Date of Purchase ______ / ______ / ______

Dealer’s Name _________________________________

Dealer’s Phone _________________________________

Serial Number Machine __________________________

Serial Number Engine ___________________________

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Table of Contents

OPERATOR SECTION

To the Owner or Operator............................................

Warranty Statement......................................................

Table of Contents..........................................................

Specications................................................................

Feature Identication....................................................

Safety Guidelines

Gasoline...........................................................

Guards & Shields.............................................

Safety Decals...................................................

Operation & Towing

Beginning Operation.........................................

Adjusting the Hose...........................................

Clogged Hose...................................................

Clogged Housing or Outlet Spout.....................

Adjusting the Belt Tensioner Handle................

Towing/Transport..............................................

Service and Maintenance.............................................

Troubleshooting............................................................

PARTS SECTION

Engine Assembly..............................................

Hose Assist.......................................................

Inlet Hose and Fan Assembly...........................

Belt Line...........................................................

Belt Tensioner...................................................

Outlet................................................................

Trailer Assembly...............................................

Trailer Attachment............................................

Decal Locations................................................

Attachments.....................................................

Outlet Options..................................................

Shields.............................................................

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

26

27

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Specications

Engine 32.5 Hp Kohler CH940

Engine Oil see Kohler engine manual at www.kohlerengines.com

Starter Electric

Fuel and Capacity Gasoline - 6 gal (no gas blend above e10 per Kohler guidelines)

Inlet Hose 12 inch x 10 foot

Outlet Diameter 8 inch

Weight 1300 lbs

Battery 12 volt, sealed

Impeller 4 blade - 20 inch serrated

Axle 5 lug, 2000 lb torex type. Sealed.

Tires 2 - 205/75 R15

Notes: The engine owners and service manuals are online at kohlerengines.com.

THIS MACHINE IS NOT FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA.

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Feature Identication

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Belt Guard - keeps the belt from being

exposed and creates a safer working environ-

ment.

Belt Tensioner - tensions belt to proper

function.

Engine - 32.5 HP Kohler CH940 gasoline

engine.

Hose Assist - holds the hose and has a

swivle that assists the user in movement and

ease of use.

Inlet Hose - used to direct debris to the inlet

cone.

Outlet Spout - discharges material and has

multiple options on height * and direction of

discharge.

Skid Weldment - is the frame of the Multi-

Loader and when unbolted, allows the Multi-

Loader to be removed from the trailer.

Trailer - the towing piece of the equipment.

* Optional extensions are all within +/- 0.25

inches of heigh extension. Possible exten-

sions are 6, 12, 18, and 36 inch. See Parts

section for appropriate part numbers.

BELT GUARD

BELT TENSIONER

ENGINE

HOSE ASSIST

INLET HOSE

OUTLET SPOUT

SKID WELDMENT

TRAILER

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Safety Guidelines

• Use genuine factory parts or parts

with equivalent characteristics, includ-

ing type, strength, and material. Fail-

ure to do so may result in product mal-

function and possible injury to the op-

erator and/or others.

• If hardware is not secure, or if some of

the hardware is over-tightened, equip-

ment failure may result, posing poss-

ible safety hazards.

• To prevent possible eye injury, always

wear SAFETY GLASSES while oper-

ating equipment.

• Replace locknuts and locking screws if

you can tighten them without feeling

considerable resistance for several

turns before they are completely tight.

Replace them with factory authorized

parts or their equivalent.

Gasoline

SAFETY WARNING!

Gasoline is extremely ammable and can

be highly explosive.

• Always use an approved container for

gasoline.

• Do not allow open ames or sparks

while performing maintenance or refu-

eling.

• Never remove the fuel tank cap or add

gasoline when the engine is running or

while it is hot.

• Never ll the fuel tank indoors (fumes

can collect).

• Wipe up spilled gasoline immediately

and completely.

• Do not store gasoline in a room with

an appliance that has a pilot light to

where electrical appliances or switch-

es may cause sparks.

• Always store gasoline outside, in a

safety can (a can which has a ame

arrestor and pressure relief valve in

pour spout).

• Gasoline fumes are heavy and will

sink to the lowest point, collecting and

becoming more and more hazardous.

1 part gasoline in 20 parts air will ex-

plode easily and violently.

• Never store the equipment with gaso-

line in the tank inside a building where

fumes may reach an open ame or

spark. Allow the engine to cool before

storing in any enclosure.

• Be certain to provide adequate ventila-

tion if an engine must be run indoors -

exhaust fumes are dangerous.

Guards & Shields

• Keep all safety devices in place.

• Replace all worn, damaged, unusable,

missing or lost safety shields and

guards before operating the equip-

ment.

• Keep the equipment in good operating

condition.

Safety Decals

• If safety related or instructional decals

become illegible or are removed, re-

place them immediately. New decals

may be obtained from your local Harp-

er Dealer.

• If you replace parts that have such

decals attached to them, make sure

the decals are replaced with current

versions, and are on the replacement

parts before the machine is operated

again.

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PRIMER BULB

THROTTLE

IGNITION

CHOKE

BELT ENGAGE

LEVER

SAFETY WARNING!

• Wear approved eye and ear protec-

tion while operating the machine.

• Keep all guards in place during

operation.

• Before operating the machine,

check to ensure that all the belt

guides and snubbers are in place,

to prevent belts from slipping o

the pulleys and systems from being

accidentally engaged.

• Check for any foreign objects

before operating.

• Periodically clean material away

from engines to ensure proper

function.

To begin operation:

• Prime the primer bulb until it is rm.

- Be sure that the choke is on for

the rst turn over.

• Remove the choke and throttle to

maximum.

• Turn over the machine.

• Engage the the tensioner with the

handle lever and lock it in.

Operation & Towing

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Adjusting the Hose Assist

Properly having the hose assist attached to

the inlet hose will prevent most hose clogs

from happening and maximize the Multi-

Loader’s performance by keeping the hose

straight and perpendicular to the housing.

Adjustments for the hose assist are made

by moving up or down a link at a time on the

chain via the carabiner.

Clogged Hose

Even though an operator has adjusted the

hose assist properly, the hose may still be-

come clogged at some point. To unclog the

hose, begin by straightening the inlet hose

out directly behind where it attaches to the

unit to dislodge the clog. If it still isn’t clear,

turn o the machine and wait for the impeller

to come to a complete stop. Then, remove

the hose from the machine and clear the

debris by hand.

SAFETY WARNING!

The debris may be sharp. Be sure to use

appropriate gloves when clearing debris

from the hose or from the housing/impel-

ler.

The primary types of debris are light lawn de-

bris such as leaves and mulch or light plastic/

paper products.

SAFETY WARNING!

Larger or heavier objects have the ability

to cause damage to the machine and/or to

the operator.

Clogged Housing or Outlet Spout

1. Turn unit o and wait for the impeller to

come to a complete stop.

2. Remove the negative battery cable.

3. Remove the hose and determine where

the clog is located.

4. If the clog is in the housing/impeller, re-

move the clog and reassemble. If not, con-

tinue with 5.

5. If the clog is in the outlet spout, remove

the (8) bolts holding the outlet on and take it

o.

SAFETY WARNING!

The outlet spout is heavy. Do not stand

under the spout while removing it.

6. Remove clog from from spout and reat-

tach with the previously mentioned bolts.

Check to make sure that all that was re-

moved from the machine is reassembled and

tightened before resuming operation.

9. Reconnect the negative battery cable and

resume operation.

Adjusting the Belt Tensioner Handle

As the belt stretches with use and time, the

owner can adjust the height of the belt ten-

sioner handle to increase resistance on the

belt by using the

two bolt system

shown in the

picture to the

right.

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Towing/Transport

When readying for transport, wrap the inlet

hose around the side of the machine and rest

it on the front bungie bracket and attach the

bungie around the hose. There is a second

bungie bracket on the side to better secure

the hose for transport as well. Lastly, there is

a pin that locks the hose assist arm in place

so that it cannot swing/move while being

towed.

FRONT BUNGIE

BRACKET

SIDE BUNGIE

BRACKET

LOCKING PIN

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Maintenance Schedule

• See the Kohler operation and service manual located at www.kohlerengines.com for the

32.5 Hp Kohler CH940.

• For the MultiLoader, Harper Industries recommends the following:

Daily or Before Starting Engine

Check engine oil level..................................................

Check fuel level............................................................

Check air intake and hose for debris/obstructions.......

Inspect belts, bolts, ttings, and hoses.........................

Grease bearings...........................................................

Check tire pressure and tread wear.............................

25 Hours

Check air lter/cleaner..................................................

Inner air lter

Outer air lter

Check fuel lter.............................................................

Clean all cooling shrouds and ns................................

100 Hours

Check battery................................................................

Change engine oil and lter..........................................

Oil lter

Check blower liner housing and impeller......................

150 Hourse

Replace fuel lter..........................................................

Fuel lter

Replace low-prole air cleaner.....................................

Inner air lter

Outer air lter

Clean all cooling shrouds and ns................................

500 Hours

Replace spark plug and set gap...................................

500 Hours by authorized Kohler dealer

Lubricate crankshaft splines.........................................

Date of Maintenance: __________ Hours: __________ Performed by: _______________

• For warranty replacement or repair of engine, contact Kohler directly. Refer to

www.kohlerengines.com for a service location.

Service & Maintenance

Make copies of this page for record keeping.

add as needed

clean and replace as needed

tighten and replace as needed

as needed

add air and replace as needed (50 psi)

clean and replace as needed

Kohler # 25-083-04 (*942287)

Kohler # 25-083-01 (*942288)

clean and replace as needed

Kohler # 24-050-13-S (*942289)

clean as needed

clean terminals as needed

replace with Kohler genuine parts

Kohler # 52-050-02-S (*942290)

clean and replace as needed

replace with Kohler genuine parts

Kohler # 24-050-13-S (*942289)

replace with Kohler genuine parts

Kohler # 25-083-04 (*942287)

Kohler # 25-083-01 (*942288)

clean as needed

replace with same plug type

Kohler dealers only

* Denotes Harper part #.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Abnormal vibration • Loose or out of balance

impeller

• Loose engine.

• Loose belt.

• Check impeller and replace if

necessary.

• Check engine and tighten

down as needed

• Check belt and adjust pullies

as needed to tighten belt.

Poor vacuuming performance • Nozzle buried in debris.

• Clogged inlet or outlet.

• Excessive debris.

• Remove nozzle from debris.

• Unclog inlet or outlet (pg. 8).

• Allow air to feed the debris.

Engine will not start (starter

does not turn over)

Engine will not start (starter

turns over)

• Battery is low or dead.

• Battery cable is disconnect-

ed or terminal is corroded.

• Throttle is o.

• Out of gasoline.

• Bad or old gasoline.

• Dirty air cleaner

• Charge or replace battery.

• Clean cable and terminal

before reconnecting.

• Check the throttle and adjust.

• Add gasoline.

• Emply and then add gasoline.

• Clean or replace air cleaner

Engine is locked (will not turn

over)

• Debris locked against im-

peller

• Engine problem

• See pg. 8 ‘Clogged Housing

or Outlet Spout’.

• Contact Kohler or a Kohler

approved engine specialist.

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PARTS

SECTION

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