L4000G4
NEW LEADER
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INITIAL START-UP
Refer to www.highwayequipment.com for installation instructions. Once on the website, click Customer Support,
Other Manuals and Instructions, New Leader Installation Instructions.
WARNING
Stand clear of moving machinery.
NOTE: Do not load spreader with material.
1.
Check entire unit to make sure all fasteners are in place and properly tightened per
Standard Torques National
Coarse (NC) Capscrews
section in this manual.
2.
Make sure no other persons are in vicinity of truck or spreader.
3.
Make sure no loose parts are in unit or on conveyor or spinner.
4.
Open feedgate until it is completely clear of conveyor.
5.
Check oil level in reservoir; fill as necessary. Refer to
Lubricant & Hydraulic Oil Specifications
section of this
manual for proper oil. Completely open gate valve under reservoir.
6.
Set throttle so engine runs at about 1000 RPM. Engage PTO driving pump. Allow pump to run and circulate oil
for several minutes. Increase warm-up time in cold weather.
7.
Manual spinner control valve: Move to position “3’’.
PWM spinner control valve: Run at 300 RPM.
Spinner should run at slow speed. Allow to run until it is operating smoothly and all air has been
purged.
8.
Manual spinner control valve: Move to position “0’’.
PWM spinner control valve: Run at 0 RPM.
9.
Refer to the control’s operation manual for the correct setting to operate the conveyor. Run conveyor until it’s
operating smoothly.
10.
Manual spinner control valve: Move to position “5”.
PWM spinner control valve: Run at 500 RPM.
Allow both spinner and conveyor to run. Shut down system.
WARNING
DO NOT check leaks with hands while system is operating as high pressure oil leaks can be
dangerous! DO NOT check for leaks adjacent to moving parts while system is operating as
there may be danger of entanglement!
11.
Check all connections in hydraulic system to make sure there are no leaks.
12.
Check hydraulic oil reservoir and refill to maintain level around mid-point of sight gauge.
Unit is now ready for field testing.
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