Ransomes 4347186 Owner's manual

Brand: Ransomes

Model: 4347186

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

Accessory Manual

WARNING

Warning: If incorrectly used, this machine can

cause severe injury. Those who use and maintain

this machine should be trained in its proper use,

warned of its dangers, and must read the entire

manual before attempting to set up, operate, adjust,

or service the machine.

Core Harvester

4347127

4347186-Rev B

This manual contains setup, operation, and adjustment

instructions, and parts list for your new core harvester.

This manual should be stored with the vehicle for

reference during operation.

Before you operate your vehicle, you and each operator

you employ should read the manual carefully in its

entirety. By following the safety, operating, and

maintenance instructions, you will prolong the life of your

core harvester and maintain its maximum efficiency.

If additional information is needed, contact your

Cushman Dealer.

The serial plate is attached to the core harvester frame

near the upper mounting plate. Cushman recommends

you record these numbers below for easy reference.

AUGUSTA GA PRODUCT OF U.S.A.

Proposition 65 Warning

This product contains or emits

chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

FOREWORD

Suggested Stocking Guide

To keep your mower fully operational and productive, Cushman suggests you maintain a stock of the more commonly

used maintenance items. We have included part numbers for additional support materials and training aids.

To order any of the following material:

1. Write your full name and complete address on your

order form.

2. Explain where and how to make shipment:

❑ UPS ❑ Regular Mail

❑ Overnight ❑ 2nd Day

3. Order by the quantity desired, the part number, and

the description of the part.

4. Send or bring the order to your authorized Cushman

Dealer.

Service Parts

Service Support Material

Qty. Part No. Description Qty. Part No. Description

832334 Paddle, Elevator Chain 832423 Link, Attachment

832421 Coupler, Chain

832422 Link, Chain

Qty. Part No. Description

4347186 Core Harvester

Litho in U.S.A. 6-2018

including the right to reproduce this material or portions thereof

in any form.”

These are the original instructions verified by Textron

Specialized Vehicles.

Table of Contents

1 Preface

1.1 Identification ..................................................... 4

2 Setup

2.1 Unpacking......................................................... 5

2.2 Install Core Harvester Mounts.......................... 5

2.3 Conveyor Mounts ............................................. 6

2.4 Elevator Assembly ............................................ 6

2.5 Install Pipe Nipples .......................................... 7

2.6 Install Caster Wheel ......................................... 8

2.7 Tension Springs ................................................ 9

2.8 Install Lift Handle............................................ 10

2.9 Conveyor Mounting ........................................ 10

2.10 Routing Hydraulic Hoses ................................ 11

2.11 Shoe Assembly ............................................... 12

2.12 Core Windrow Installation............................... 13

3 Hydraulic System

4 Adjustments

4.1 General........................................................... 15

4.2 Leveling Vehicle ............................................. 15

4.3 Adjusting Conveyor Belt ................................. 15

4.4 Tension Spring Adjustment ............................ 16

4.5 Elevator Chain Adjustment ............................. 16

4.6 Torque Specification ....................................... 17

5 Operation

5.1 General Operation.......................................... 18

5.2 Lubrication ...................................................... 18

Parts List

1.1 Core Harvestor ............................................... 20

2.1 Main Frame .................................................... 22

3.1 Elevator .......................................................... 24

4.1 Chain Assembly .............................................. 26

5.1 Conveyor ........................................................ 28

6.1 Push Tube and Windrow Blade ...................... 30

7.1 Caster Pivot and Air Shock ............................. 32

8.1 Hydraulic Connections .................................... 34

1 PREFACE

This kit is intended for use with the Truckster XD.

1. Park the vehicle on a flat and level surface, disengage

all drives, engage the parking brake, turn the ignition

switch to the OFF position, and remove the key.

a. Wait for all movement to stop before making any

adjustments or modifications.

b. Allow sufficient time for the vehicle to cool down.

c. Take this opportunity to thoroughly inspect the

equipment and perform other required

maintenance.

2. Refer to the parts manual for the Truckster XD as an

aid to install the Core Harvester accessory.

3. The 4337867 box and 4338470 high/low hydraulic

accessories must be installed before the Core

Harvester accessory.

1.1 IDENTIFICATION __________________________________________________________

The part number and serial number of the accessory are

printed on the serial plate located on the main frame (See

Fig. 1).

The part number and serial number MUST appear on all

correspondence concerning this accessory.

Figure 1.1

CAUTION

Before you install this kit, read the vehicle’s manual

to become familiar with the vehicle, the controls,

and proper use of the equipment.

Stay alert for potential hazards and follow all safety

precautions. Read all instructions completely and

make sure you understand them before proceeding

with the assembly.

WARNING

Before you attempt to clean, adjust, or repair any of

this equipment, disengage all drives, stop the

engine, and allow the unit to cool. Remove the key

from the ignition switch and disconnect the negative

battery cable to prevent accidental starting and

potential bodily injuries.

CHARLOTTE, NC PRODUCT OF U.S.A.

A Textron Company

SETUP 2

2 SETUP

2.1 UNPACKING _______________________________________________________________

1. Remove the banding strap used to secure the

elevator and loose parts to the pallet. Remove all

loose parts and boxes, except the elevator assembly,

from the shipping pallet. Remove any banding straps

securing the push tube assembly to the elevator (See

Fig. 2).

2. Pivot the push tube assembly to the front of the

elevator and allow push tube to rest on floor. Roll

the elevator 180° so the shock and main pivot shaft

are on the bottom (the shock, main frame and main

pivot shaft will pivot unless they are secured to the

elevator, you may want to attach banding or straps

to these items so they do not pivot as the elevator is

being rolled or raised) (See Fig. 3).

NOTE: Any reference to the front, back, left or right

side of the vehicle will always be determined from the

operator’s seated position.

Figure 2.1

Figure 2.2

2.2 INSTALL CORE HARVESTER MOUNTS________________________________________

1. Loosely assemble front (A) and rear (B) ROPS clamp

brackets to the ROPS using two 5/16-18 x 1” carriage

bolts (C) and hex flange nuts (D).

4. Loosely assemble the rear support (E) to the

Truckster XD frame using two 1/4-20 x 3/4” hex

flange screws (F) and hex flange nuts (G).

5. Loosely assemble rear harvester bracket (H) to rear

support using two 5/16-18 x 1” hex flange screws (J)

and hex flange nuts (D).

6. Loosely assemble front harvester bracket (K) to

ROPS clamps (A and B) using four 5/16-18 x 1”

carriage bolts (C) and hex flange nuts (D).

7. Loosely assemble front harvester bracket (K) to rear

harvester bracket (H) using two 5/16-18 x 1” hex

flange screws (J) and hex flange nuts (D).

8. Make certain front harvester bracket is against the

ROPS. Securely tighten all mounting hardware.

9. Assemble clamp bracket (L) to Truckster XD frame

using two 5/16-18 x 2-1/2” hex head screws (M) and

hex flange nuts (D).

Figure 2.3

CAUTION

Keep hands and fingers away from pinch points. Since

these parts pivot, it is possible to injure the hands and

or fingers when raising or rolling the elevator assembly.

LIFT & PIVOT THE PUSH

TUBE AND LET IT REST

ON THE FLOOR

PUSH TUBE

THE ELEVATOR IS SHIPPED

UPSIDE DOWN, ROLL THE

ELEVATOR TO PROPERLY

INSTALL ON VEHICLE

SHOWN FOR

REFERENCE ONLY

ROLL THE

ELEVATOR 180

2 SETUP

2.3 CONVEYOR MOUNTS ______________________________________________________

1. Insert four nut plates (N) into openings in truck bed

sides. Loosely assemble 5/16-18 x 1” hex flange

screws (P). Use hole marked ■ in nut plates.

2. Loosely assemble conveyor gusset (R) to truck bed

using two 5/16-18 x 1” hex flange screws (P).

3. Loosely assemble conveyor bracket (S) using four 5/

16-18 x 1” hex flange screws (P). Use holes marked

▲ in nut plates.

4. Adjust conveyor gusset and bracket as required and

assemble two 5/16-18 x 1” carriage bolts (T) and

hex flange nuts (U).

5. Assemble conveyor bed support (V) to bed sides

using four 5/16-18 x 1” hex flange screws. Use

holes marked ● in nut plates.

Figure 2.4

2.4 ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY ____________________________________________________

1. Position the elevator so the upper and lower elevator

mount brackets are against the harvester bracket (K).

Note: Core harvester elevator assembly and other

components are not shown for clarity. Do not

disassemble the core harvester.

2. Place supports beneath the elevator while it is being

mounted.

3. Secure the lower harvester mount to harvester

bracket (K) using two 5/16-18 x 1” hex flange

screws (X) and hex flange nuts (W).

4. Clamp the harvester bracket (K) to the upper

harvester mount.

5. Using the holes in harvester bracket (K) as a guide,

drill two new 11/32 in. (9 mm) holes (Y) in the upper

harvester mount. Remove burrs and paint exposed

metal with a high quality gloss black paint.

6. Secure the upper harvester mount to harvester

bracket (K) using two 5/16-18 x 1” hex flange

screws (X) and hex flange nuts (W).

Figure 2.5

●

■

▲

WARNING

The elevator assembly is heavy and requires two or

more people to lift it. Use proper lifting techniques to

avoid injury.

If a hoist is used to lift the unit, keep feet and legs out

from underneath the elevator while it is being raised.

SETUP 2

2.5 INSTALL PIPE NIPPLES ____________________________________________________

Note: The photo’s shown in the following figures are

shown as a reference only, although they show areas of

the Core Harvester already assembled, please follow the

instructions as described and referenced in each step.

1. Raise the push tube (AA) high enough to clear the

two threaded holes on each side of the lower part of

the elevator. NOTE: See push tube orientation in

Figure 2.7.

2. Install a pipe nipple (AB) from the accessory kit

onto each side of the elevator and tighten (you may

want to apply a thin layer of grease on the pipe

nipple threads before installing them, tighten using

an adjustable pipe wrench).

3. Lower the push tube (AA) so it rests on the pipe

nipples (AB).

4. The push tube (AA) and the caster pivot assembly

(AC) attach to the main pivot pin (AD). The pin is

already inserted through the push tube and caster

pivot assembly mounts but is shipped without the

washer and cotter pin attached.

5. Apply lithium based grease to main pivot pin (AD).

Check alignment of busings through push arm (AA)

and caster pivot assembly (AC). Ream bushings if

required.

6. Push the pivot pin (AD) from the vehicle side,

outward through all bushings securing the caster

pivot assembly (AC) and push tube (AA) to the main

pivot pin. Secure using one large washer (AF) and

one cotter pin (AE).

7. Locate the caster yoke (AG) from the accessory kit.

Face the opening of the slots at the bottom of the

yoke towards the front of the vehicle and insert the

yoke stem into the mounting tube at the end of the

caster pivot assembly (AC). Secure using one lock

ring (AH). Carefully lower the caster and yoke

assembly allowing the yoke to rest on the floor.

Figure 2.6

Figure 2.7

Figure 2.8

2 SETUP

2.6 INSTALL CASTER WHEEL __________________________________________________

1. Mount the tire and rim (AJ) to the axle and hub

assembly (AK). The axle and hub will be installed

from the side of the rim opposite the valve stem.

Insert the wheel mounting studs through the

mounting holes and secure using four wheel

retaining nuts (AL).

2. Torque the wheel retaining nuts to 70-100 ft. lbs. (95

to 140 N⋅m).

3. Install the wheel and axle onto the caster yoke

assembly (AG) sliding the axle against the rear side

of the slot. Make sure the hardware on the axle is

loose enough to allow the yoke frame to be

mounted between the two large washers (AM) on

each side of the yoke or remove the nut, lockwasher

and one large washer from each end of the axle,

slide the wheel on making sure to keep one (1)

large washer on the inside of the yoke frame, and

one large washer on the outside of the yoke frame.

Replace the hardware.

4. Torque the axle retaining nuts to 70-100 ft. lbs. (95

to 140 N⋅m).

5. Attach the lower end of the shock absorber (AP) to

the caster pivot assembly (AC) stud using two shock

retainers (AR) and one 1/2-20 locknut (AS).

6. Attach the upper end of the shock absorber (A) to

the main frame assembly (AT) stud using two shock

retainers (AR) and one 1/2-20 locknut (AS).

Figure 2.9

Figure 2.10

Figure 2.11

FRONT OF

VEHICLE

SETUP 2

2.7 TENSION SPRINGS ________________________________________________________

1. Raise and support the lower end of the elevator.

Locate the 10-5/8” (270 mm) lower link spring (AU)

from the accessory kit. Connect one end of the

spring (AU) to the bracket on the lower link (AV) (the

lower link is located towards the lower front of the

elevator near the floorboard of the vehicle as shown

in Figure 2.13).

2. Assemble one screw (AW) and two 3/8-16 nuts (AX)

to the over-center bracket. Make sure to keep one

nut on each side of the bracket.

3. Connect the other end of the spring (AU) to the

adjusting screw (AW). The spring will be adjusted

later.

4. Assemble one screw (AY) and two 3/8-16 nuts (AX)

to the over-center bracket. Make sure to keep one

nut on each side of the bracket. Connect one end of

the 15-3/8” (390 mm) long upper tension spring (AZ)

to the adjusting screw (AY).

5. Connect other end of spring (AZ) to the mount bar

on the upper link (BA).It may be helpful or

necessary to use a crane/hoist to install the spring.

The spring will be adjusted later.

Figure 2.12

Figure 2.13

Figure 2.14

Figure 2.15

FRONT OF

VEHICLE

THE BRACKET ON THE

LOWER LINK IS LOCATED ON

THE SIDE OF THE ELEVATOR

FACING THE VEHICLE

Upper Tension

Spring

Lower Link

Spring

FRONT OF

VEHICLE

2 SETUP

2.8 INSTALL LIFT HANDLE_____________________________________________________

1. Locate the lift handle (BB), the small handle spring

(BC), harvester pivot (CJ), three 5/16-18 x 2-1/4”

screws (CK) and hex flange nuts (CL) from the

Accessory Kit.

2. Assemble the harvester pivot (CJ) to the main frame

using three 5/16-18 x 2-1/4” screws (CK) and hex

flange nuts (CL).

3. The lift handle (BB) will mount to the shaft on the

pivot bracket (CJ). The shaft in front of the over-

center bracket will not be used.

4. Apply a small amount of a lithium-based lubricant to

the mounting shaft and slide the handle (BB) onto

the shaft. The bracket welded on the side of the

handle will face towards the vehicle.

5. Secure the lift handle using one (1) retaining washer

(BD) and one cotter pin (BE).

6. Attach one end of the handle spring (BC) to the

mounting tab on the handle (BB) and attach the

other end of the spring to the hole on the harvestor

pivot (CJ).

7. Assemble the handle link tube (CM) to the handle

(BB) using one 3/8-16 x 1” screw (CN), two washers

(CP), spacer (CR), lockwasher (CS) and nut (CT).

Figure 2.16

2.9 CONVEYOR MOUNTING ____________________________________________________

1. Place the conveyor (BF) on the conveyor mount (S).

Secure using eight 5/16-18 x 3/4” hex flange screws

(BG) and hex flange nuts (BH).

2. It may be necessary to adjust the position of the

conveyor while using the Core Harvester for the first

time. The cores should drop from the elevator onto

the center of the conveyor belt. It is common for

some of the cores to hit off the sides of the chute as

well, but you do not want the cores to over-shoot the

conveyor. Adjust as necessary.

Figure 2.17

SETUP 2

2.10 ROUTING HYDRAULIC HOSES_______________________________________________

The core harvester is shipped with the hoses installed on

the elevator and conveyor assemblies. All three hoses

are equipped with quick connect fittings.

1. Connect the short (83 inch) elevator hose (BJ) to the

quick connect fitting on the bottom of the conveyor

motor.

2. Connect the long (120 inch) elevator hose (BK) to

the pressure port (BL) on the Truckster XD. The

pressure port has a red coupler plug.

3. Connect the conveyor hose (BM) to the return port

(BN) on the Truckster XD. The return port has a

yellow connector plug.

4. Secure elevator hoses (BJ and BK) to the upper

harvester mount using one 5/16-18 x 1” hex flange

screw (BP), two hose clamps (BR) and one hex

flange nut (BS).

5. Secure elevator pressure hose (BK) to the clamp

bracket (L) using one 5/16-18 x 1” hex flange screw

(BP), hose clamp (BR) and hex flange nut (BS).

6. Secure the conveyor hose (BM) to the conveyor

support (S) using one 5/16-18 x 3/4” hex flange

screw (BT), hose clamp (BR) and hex flange nut

(BS).

7. Remove hardware (BU) from the left rear corner of

the truck bed. Secure pressure hose (BK) to the

truck bed using hardware (BU) and one clamp (BR).

8. Using the dimensions shown, drill one 11/32 (9 mm)

hole (BV) in the truck bed. Remove burrs and paint

exposed metal with a high quality gloss black paint.

9. Secure the conveyor hose (BM) to the truck bed

using one 5/16-18 x 1” hex flange screw (BP), hose

clamp (BR) and hex flange nut (BS).

Figure 2.18

BU BU

8 in.

(203 mm)

5/8 in.

(16 mm)

2 SETUP

2.11 SHOE ASSEMBLY _________________________________________________________

1. Locate the two shoe braces (BW and BX) and the

shoe assembly (BY) from the Accessory Kit.

2. Remove the nut (BZ) from the upper mounting bolt

on the bearing at the lower left of the elevator.

3. Install the left shoe brace (BW) onto the bearing

screw and secure with the nut (BZ). DO NOT

Tighten. Install the right shoe brace (BX) on the

opposite side of the elevator using the same

procedure used for the left brace.

4. Attach the shoe assembly (BY) to the bottom of the

elevator securing it with four 5/16-18 x 5/8 hex

flange screws (CB) and hex flange lock nuts (CC).

DO NOT tighten hardware at this time.

5. Insert one 5/16-18 x 3/4” carriage bolt (CD) from the

bottom side of the shoe (BY) and through the shoe

brace (BW). Secure with hex flange nuts (CE).

Repeat for right side brace.

6. Tighten the hardware securing the shoe assembly to

the elevator and tighten the hardware securing the

shoe braces to the bearing flange and shoe.

Figure 2.19

SETUP 2

2.12 CORE WINDROW INSTALLATION ____________________________________________

1. Install the windrow (blade) assembly onto the push

tube. Slide the windrow assembly onto the push tube

pivot pin as shown in Figure 39. Secure using one (1)

hair pin (Part No. 809265) from the Accessory Kit.

2. Locate the blade tie plate (Part No. 832309) from

the Accessory Kit. Align the mounting tabs on the

ends of the blades with the outside holes on the

blade tie plate (See Figure 2.21).

3. Slide one (1) flat washer (Part No. 306981) and one

(1) bushing (Part No. 521679) onto one of the 3/8-

16 x 1 screws (Part No. 306414), Insert the screw

with washer and bushing (from the top side) through

the mounting holes on either the left or right side of

the blade tie plate. Secure using one (1) 3/8

lockwasher (Part No. 120177) and one (1) 3/8-16

nut (Part No. 306562).

4. Repeat this procedure on the opposite side of the

blade tie plate and tighten hardware.

5. Locate the tie rod (Part No. 832310) from the

Accessory Kit. Insert the threaded end of the rod

through the hole on the support bracket attached to

the push tube (See Figure 2.21).

6. When the threaded section of the tie rod passes

through the bracket support, thread one (1) 7/16-14

nut (Part No. 304364) onto the tie rod until the nut

contacts the shoulder on the tie rod.

7. Insert the threaded end of the tie rod into the center

hole of the blade tie plate (See Figure 2.21) and

secure using the other 7/16-14 nut, Part No. 304364

(when the hardware is secure, the bottom side of

the second nut should be flush with the end of the

tie rod).

8. Secure the tie rod to the support bracket using one (1)

hair pin (Part No. 822529) (See Figure 2.22).

Figure 2.20

Figure 2.21

Figure 2.22

PUSH TUBE

WINDROW

ASSEMBLY

PIVOT PIN ON

PUSH TUBE

TIE ROD

PART NO.

832310

MOUNT TAB

ON BLADE

ASSEMBLY

BLADE TIE

PLATE

PART NO.

832309

SUPPORT

BRACKET

HAIR PIN

3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

1. Make sure vehicle is on a level surface and elevator

assembly is down.

2. Start vehicle engine, raise and lower vehicle box

several times.

3. Move the high low switch to the LOW position to

operate the elevator and conveyor hydraulic motors.

4. Check all fittings and connectors for leaks. Repair

as needed.

5. Raise the truck bed, stop vehicle engine, put

cylinder support on the lift cylinder and check the

high/low tank oil level.

6. Add 10W-30 hydraulic fluid or equivalent until oil is 1

inch (25 mm) below the filler neck.

WARNING

Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure can have

sufficient force to penetrate the skin, causing serious

injury.

After assembly of hydraulic system and before starting

vehicle engine to apply pressure to system, make sure

connections are tight and that hoses and fittings are

not damaged.

After applying pressure to the system, use a piece of

cardboard or wood, not your hands to check for leaks.

If system requires repair, make sure pressure is

relieved before disconnecting hoses.

If injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor at once.

Serious infection or reaction can develop if proper

medical treatment is not administered immediately.

WARNING

Never do service on the vehicle without the truck bed

or accessory lifted and the cylinder support installed

on the cylinder rod. When you do service on the

vehicle without the cylinder supported, the bed or

accessory can accidentally lower and cause injury or

death.

NOTICE

DO NOT overfill reservoir.

ADJUSTMENTS 4

4 ADJUSTMENTS

4.1 GENERAL ________________________________________________________________

1. Adjustments and maintenance should always be

performed by a qualified technician. If proper

adjustment cannot be made, contact an authorized

Cushman Dealer.

2. Replace, do not adjust, worn, or damaged

components.

3. Long hair, jewelry, or loose fitting clothing may get

tangled in moving parts.

4. Do not change governor settings or overspeed the

engine.

7. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If

possible do not make adjustments with the engine

running.

4.2 LEVELING VEHICLE _______________________________________________________

1. Inflate the caster wheel tire to 10 – 12 psi (0.69 –

0.82 BAR).

2. Adjust pressure in air shock to level the vehicle with

operator in seat and Core Harvester attached. Air

shock minimum pressure is 55 psi (3.79 BAR) and

maximum pressure is 150 psi (10.34 BAR).

4.3 ADJUSTING CONVEYOR BELT ______________________________________________

Loosen bearing mounting nuts. Adjust rods (1) as

required to tighten conveyor belt only tight enough to

rotate the belt. Over-tightening will add to torque required

to rotate belt and shorten life of belt lacing. After

adjusting belt, make sure the belt is centered in the

trough. Make centering adjustments with the conveyor

belt rotating slowly. The belt will move away from the end

of belt roller being tightened. Tighten bearing mounting

nuts.

Figure 4.1

WARNING

To prevent injury, depress clutch pedal and shift

transmission to Neutral, engage parking brake, stop

engine, and remove key from ignition switch before

making any adjustments or performing maintenance.

Make sure the vehicle is parked on a solid and level

surface. Never work on a vehicle that is supported

only by the jack. Always use jack stands.

If only the front or rear of the vehicle is raised, place

chocks in front of and behind the wheels that are not

raised.

Never do service on the vehicle without the truck bed

or accessory lifted and the cylinder support installed

on the cylinder rod. When you do service on the

vehicle without the cylinder supported, the bed or

accessory can accidentally lower and cause injury or

death.

CAUTION

Be careful to prevent entrapment of the hands and

fingers between moving and fixed components of the

machine.

WARNING

Bodily injury can occur when air shock pressure

exceeds 150 psi (10.34 BAR).

To prevent structural damage to the Truckster XD a

minimum of 55 psi (3.79 BAR) air pressure is required

in the air shock at all times.

NOTICE

To adjust conveyor belt, remove curved shield (2)

from front of conveyor. Shield must be installed after

belt is adjusted.

4 ADJUSTMENTS

4.4 TENSION SPRING ADJUSTMENT ____________________________________________

1. Vehicle must be level and elevator down.

2. Adjust the lower tension spring (See Figure 4.3) by

adjusting spring adjuster screw so an equal amount

is on each side of the frame bracket as shown.

Lock in place with nuts (See Figure 4.2).

3. Next adjust the upper spring adjuster screw (See

Fig. 46) until 30 to 40 pounds is required to lift the

lower end of elevator with a spring scale (See

Figure 4.4).

4. Raise the elevator assembly using the lift handle.

The handle MUST go “over-center” with positive

action.

Figure 4.2

Figure 4.3

Figure 4.4

4.5 ELEVATOR CHAIN ADJUSTMENT____________________________________________

DO NOT let elevator chain become excessively loose.

Normally an adjustment will be needed at the upper drive

sprocket after each 8 hours of operation.

1. Loosen bearing attaching hardware and make equal

adjustments at each upper bearing (See Fig. 49). BE

SURE to keep the sprocket shaft perpendicular to the

chain.

2. With the cover off, adjust the chain so that there is

3” of deflection measured at the center of the chain.

Tighten hardware after adjustment.

Figure 4.5

1. Bearing and Hardware

2. Adjustment Screws

NUT

REF.

FRAME

BRACKET

NUT

ADJUSTER

SCREW

LOWER

TENSION

SPRING

UPPER

TENSION

SPRING

ADJUSTING

SCREWS

CHECK

TENSION

HERE

ADJUSTMENTS 4

4.6 TORQUE SPECIFICATION___________________________________________________

Cushman uses Grade 5 Plated bolts as standard, unless otherwise noted. For tightening plated bolts, use the value

given for lubricated.

NOTICE

All torque values included in these charts are approximate and are for reference only. Use of these torque values is

at your sole risk. Cushman is not responsible for any loss, claim, or damage arising from the use of these charts.

Extreme caution should always be used when using any torque value.

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD FASTENERS

SIZE UNITS GRADE 5 GRADE 8 SIZE UNITS GRADE 5 GRADE 8

Lubricated Dry Lubricated Dry Lubri-

cated

Dry Lubri-

cated

Dry

#6-32 in-lb (Nm) – 20 (2.3) – – 7/16-14 ft-lb (Nm) 37 (50.1) 50 (67.8) 53 (71.8) 70 (94.9)

#8-32 in-lb (Nm) – 24 (2.7) – 30 (3.4) 7/16-20 ft-lb (Nm) 42 (56.9) 55 (74.6) 59 (80.0) 78 (105)

#10-24 in-lb (Nm) – 35 (4.0) – 45 (5.1) 1/2-13 ft-lb (Nm) 57 (77.2) 75 (101) 80 (108) 107 (145)

#10-32 in-lb (Nm) – 40 (4.5) – 50 (5.7) 1/2-20 ft-lb (Nm) 64 (86.7) 85 (115) 90 (122) 120 (162)

#12-24 in-lb (Nm) – 50 (5.7) – 65 (7.3) 9/16-12 ft-lb (Nm) 82 (111) 109 (148) 115 (156) 154 (209)

1/4-20 in-lb (Nm) 75 (8.4) 100 (11.3) 107 (12.1) 143 (16.1) 9/16-18 ft-lb (Nm) 92 (124) 122 (165) 129 (174) 172 (233)

1/4-28 in-lb (Nm) 85 (9.6) 115 (13.0) 120 (13.5) 163 (18.4) 5/8-11 ft-lb (Nm) 113 (153) 151 (204) 159 (215) 211 (286)

5/16-18 in-lb (Nm) 157 (17.7) 210 (23.7) 220 (24.8) 305 (34.4) 5/8-18 ft-lb (Nm) 128 (173) 170 (230) 180 (244) 240 (325)

5/16-24 in-lb (Nm) 173 (19.5) 230 (26.0) 245 (27.6) 325 (36.7) 3/4-10 ft-lb (Nm) 200 (271) 266 (360) 282 (382) 376 (509)

3/8-16 ft-lb (Nm) 23 (31.1) 31 (42.0) 32 (43.3) 44 (59.6) 3/4-16 ft-lb (Nm) 223 (302) 298 404 315 (427) 420 (569)

3/8-24 ft-lb (Nm) 26 (35.2) 35 (47.4) 37 (50.1) 50 (67.8) 7/8-14 ft-lb (Nm) 355 (481) 473 (641) 500 (678) 668 (905)

METRIC FASTENERS

SIZE UNITS

Non Critical

Fasteners

into

Aluminum

Lubricated Dry Lubricated Dry Lubricated Dry Lubricated Dry

M4 Nm (in-lb) – – – – – – 3.83 (34) 5.11 (45) 2.0 (18)

M5 Nm (in-lb) 1.80 (16) 2.40 (21) 4.63 (41) 6.18 (54) 6.63 (59) 8.84 (78) 7.75 (68) 10.3 (910 4.0 (35)

M6 Nm (in-lb) 3.05 (27) 4.07 (36) 7.87 (69) 10.5 (93) 11.3 (102) 15.0 (133) 13.2 (117) 17.6 (156) 6.8 (60)

M8 Nm (in-lb) 7.41 (65) 9.98 (88) 19.1 (69) 25.5 (226) 27.3 (241) 36.5 (323) 32.0 (283) 42.6 (377) 17.0 (150)

M10 Nm (ft-lb) 14.7 (11) 19.6 (14) 37.8 (29) 50.5 (37) 54.1 (40) 72.2 (53) 63.3 (46) 84.4 (62) 33.9 (25)

M12 Nm (ft-lb) 25.6 (19) 34.1 (25) 66.0 (48) 88.0 (65) 94.5 (70) 125 (92) 110 (81) 147 (108) 61.0 (45)

M14 Nm (ft-lb) 40.8 (30) 54.3 (40) 105 (77) 140 (103) 150 (110) 200 (147) 175 (129) 234 (172) 94.9 (70)

4.6 8.8 10.9 12.9

5 OPERATION

5.1 GENERAL OPERATION ____________________________________________________

1. BEFORE using vehicle with attachment, place

vehicle on level surface.

2. Check the vehicle, as viewed from front to make

sure it is level.

3. Add air, 55 to 150 psi (3.79 to 10.34 BAR) to the air

shock as required, to level vehicle with operator in

seat.

4. Inflate caster wheel tire to 10–12 psi (0.69–0.82

BAR).

5. Install the windrow (blade assembly) using CENTER

mounting holes when gathering cores in a straight

line such as back and forth across a green or on

fairways. For circular patterns, use RIGHT mounting

holes for COUNTERCLOCKWISE travel, LEFT

mounting holes for CLOCKWISE travel.

6. ALWAYS remove the windrow (blade assembly)

when transporting long distances. For short

distances, use lift handle to raise elevator to over-

center position.

The added weight of the windrow blades increase the

shock loading to Core Harvester and vehicle when

traveling over rough ground.

7. Move the high/low switch to the LOW position to

operate the elevator and conveyor motors. Move the

high low switch to the OFF position to stop the

motors.

8. While harvesting cores on greens, operate the

vehicle at the recommended engine RPM. Place the

drive transmission in FIRST gear and auxiliary

transmission in LOW range.

Note: Reduce speed on rough or steep terrain.

9. When used on fairways, place the drive

transmission in SECOND gear, auxiliary

transmission in LOW range.

Note: Never use other gears. Elevator may clog.

10. Raise the elevator to over-center position and move

high low switch to the OFF position to stop elevator

when making turns after each pass.

11. For minimum wear on the elevator boot, always

lower the elevator to the ground when dumping a

load of cores.

12. ALWAYS stop elevator rotation and shut off vehicle

engine before leaving operator’s seat.

5.2 LUBRICATION ____________________________________________________________

Use a lithium base pressure gun grease at the three (3)

grease fittings every 20 hours of operation.

Figure 5.1

WARNING

Bodily injury can occur when air shock pressure

exceeds 150 psi (10.34 BAR).

To prevent structural damage to the Truckster XD a

minimum of 55 psi (3.79 BAR) air pressure is required

in the air shock at all times.

WARNING

Failure to remove the windrow (blade assembly)

before transporting long distances can result in the

raised extension blades hitting objects or bystanders

resulting in injury.

LOWER

LINK

CASTER

PIVOT ARM

FITTING

OPERATION 5

CORE HARVESTER

1.1 Core Harvestor

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