DAILY OPERATION
The YardJack Elevator is designed to stockpile almonds or similar crops.
1. The Yard Jack Elevator engine should be started at idle. Warm up the engine at
Idle for 1 - 2 minutes.
2. To drive the YardJack Elevator from service or storage area the rear wheels used t o drive
sideways must be raised to their full UP position.
A. PULL rear wheels height control joystick (15) and hold until both wheels are
In full up position. The wheels may come up one at a time.
3. PUSH the top of FRONT DIRECTION rocker switch (5) on the control panel. This
increases the flow of oil to the front drive wheel and allows faster forward travel.
4. Turn pivot seat until facing forward (toward single drive wheel).
5. Use joystick to turn front drive wheel until it faces forward. This should be done with the
wheel in the full raised position.
6. Lower the front drive wheel by pushing front wheel height control (18). Hold the joystick
forward until the wheel is in down position.
7. To travel forward PUSH the joystick forward. Turning while traveling can be
accomplished by:
A. Turning to left, PUSH joystick to the left.
B. Turning to right, PUSH joystick to the right.
C. To slow down or stop quickly, let the joystick come back to its resting position
and lower the drive over ramp.
The steering is non reactive. The front wheel stays where you put it. It does not return to
center.
8. With the YardJack located where the stockpile will be built:
A. Raise the front wheel to its full up position (18).
B. Lower the hopper flaps (17).
C. Raise or lower winkie to desired angle (16).
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