Models 300, 500 & 700HYDRAULIC SCRAPER

Operator’s Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

To The Owner ........................................................................................... 13-Yard Scraper .......................................................................................... 2 Introduction ..................................................................................... 3 Safety ................................................................................................ 4 Assembly ......................................................................................... 5 Adjusting & Operating .................................................................... 5 Transporting .................................................................................... 5 Maintenance & Lubrication ............................................................ 6 Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 6 Specifications .................................................................................. 6 Parts List .......................................................................................... 75-Yard & 7-Yard Scrapers ...................................................................... 15 Introduction ................................................................................... 16 Safety .............................................................................................. 16 Assembly ....................................................................................... 16 Transporting .................................................................................. 17 Adjusting & Operating .................................................................. 18 Maintenance & Lubrication .......................................................... 19 Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 20 Specifications ................................................................................ 20 Parts List ........................................................................................ 21 Warranty ......................................................................................... 30

OPERATOR’S MANUALAND SETUP INSTRUCTIONS TO THE OWNERWe at Rowse would like to congratulate you on your purchase of a Rowse scraper which has been designed, manufactured and tested to make you another satisfied Rowse customer.

Be sure to read the instructions on setting up, safety practices, operating, and adjustments in this manual. Check each item referred to and become familiar with the adjustments required to obtain maximum trouble-free efficiency and performance. A properly lubricated, adjusted, and cared for implement saves downtime, labor costs, fuel and repairs. Consult your Rowse dealer concerning unusual field conditions or special applications.

After the operating season: clean, inspect, and recondition your equipment, or take it to your local dealer and have it reconditioned. Your dealer has original equipment parts which assure proper fit and the best performance. The lowest cost maintenance is preventative maintenance.

Should any problem arise, let the experience of your Rowse dealer serve you.

Read the Operator’s Manual. Learn to operate this machine SAFELY. Be alert. Observe ALL Safety Practices. Machines can be hazardous in the hands of an UNFAMILIAR, UNTRAINED, or COMPLACENT operator. Don’t risk INJURY or DEATH.

84504 State Hwy 11 • Burwell, NE 68823(308) 348-2276 • Toll Free: 800-445-9202

www.rowserakes.comHYDRAULIC RAKES COMPANY, INC.

MODEL300

SCRAPER

INTRODUCTION—3 YARDRowse 3-yard scrapers are designed for use with 2-wheel drive tractors of 50 horsepower and up. Tractors must have one (1) double-acting control valve to operate scraper.

1. Make sure tractor is equipped with a filtered hydraulic system.2. Use clean oil and keep it clean.3. Failure to observe the previous rules will result in damage to the scraper hydraulic

cylinders and or the tractor hydraulic system.

SAFETYBEFORE OPERATING1. Review this manual.2. After servicing, be sure all tools, parts, or servicing equipment are removed from

the machine.3. Make sure there is no one near the machine before starting operation.

DURING OPERATION1. Use extreme care when operating close to ditches, fences, or on hillsides.2. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts.3. Never allow anyone to ride on equipment.

ASSEMBLY—ROWSE 3-YARDWHEEL ASSEMBLYMost scrapers are assembled for shipment except for the wheels, which must be mounted to the hubs with wheel nuts or lugs.

CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

If cylinders are removed for shipment, place cylinder with shaft end toward rear of scraper. Cylinder is secured by the use of a 1 x 8" bolt, placed through the shaft end and through the bracket on the bucket. Tighten 1" nut and lock set screw that is located in nut. Other end of cylinder is mounted to scraper frame by the use of a 1" pin and cotter key, as shown.

HOSE ASSEMBLY

The 12” hose assembles to closest cylinder port with the aid of a swivel union (use pipe joint mixture on all fittings). The 18" hose is installed to the port of cylinder furthest from the hydraulic oil line (Item 3).

MAINTENANCE

Only 6 grease fittings are on each unit and should be greased every 2-3 working hours. Check wheel bearings at least once a year. Keep hydraulic system clean by the use of a filter. Failure to do so will result in damage to tractor pump and cylinders.

ADJUSTING & OPERATING—3-YARDGENERAL

1. Before use of scraper, check to see that your machine is lubricated as instructed.

2. Be sure all nuts are tight. They should be tightened after a few hours of use.

3. Check and tighten allen set screws in nuts and pins when needed.

DEPTH OF CUT

1. Depth of cut is regulated with the control valve. By activating the control valve lever in one direction, it will lower the scraper blade for loading. Activation of the lever in the opposite direction will raise the blade.

2. Lower blade until scraper starts to enter the soil, quickly activate the release lever to raising position. This will keep blade from going too deep, thus stalling the tractor. After a short time of use, operator will have no trouble in loading scraper to capacity on the go.

TRANSPORTING1. Check clearances carefully when moving or operating scraper around bridges, buildings,

fences, etc.

2. Use warning devices (i.e. flags, S.M.V., emblems, lights, etc.) which are approved for use by your local government agencies, when moving equipment on public roads. Keep these devices clean and in position for good observation.

3. Drive at a reasonable speed to maintain complete control of the machine at all time.

DETACHING SCRAPERScraper must be parked on level ground. Lower jack and remove pull pin. This will hold tongue and dimensions and keep scraper from rolling. Disconnect quick couplers, and tractor is now free to be used for other jobs.

MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION—3-YARDOnly six (6) grease fittings are located on your scraper, 3 on each side. See item number 17 on page 2 of parts book. Grease every 2-3 hours.

Check and repack wheel bearings yearly. Scraper blades are removable and can be purchased from your Rowse Dealer.

TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem Possible Remedy• Can’t load scraper a. Scraper blade too deep in ground. b. Tractor H.P. or traction not adequate. c. Lower center blade to act as ripper.

• Bucket won’t operate a. Transport pins are not removed. b. Hydraulic hoses aren’t hooked in parallel. c. Hydraulic oil level is low.

• Scraper cutting and filling only on a. Check tire pressure. one side. b. Rear spindle may need to be adjusted to level blade. c. Lower center blade to start filling bucket in the center of the bucket.

SPECIFICATIONS• Width of cut• Overall width• Blade• HP Requirements• Type of Lift• Tractor Hookup• Weight• Hinge Pins• Bushings• Cylinders• Capacity• Hydraulic Requirements• Box Width, Front to Rear Gate

• 96"• Approximately 111"• Pacal Steel (removable) 3 piece• Approximately 50 plus (2 WD only)• Hydraulic• Pin Hitch (1" plus)• Approximately 2,000 lbs.• 2¼" Cold Rolled Shaft• Oilite (Oil Impregnated)• (2) 3 x 20 with 1½" Chrome shafts• Approximately 3 yards, heaped• 1 Double-Acting Control Valve• Approximately 43"

Rowse Hydraulic Rakes Co. Inc., is always striving to make improvements on present machines and specifications are subject to change without notice. Rowse is not responsible for making changes or additions to equipment sold previously.

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MODEL500 & 700SCRAPER

INTRODUCTION—5 & 7 YARDRowse 5 & 7 yard scrapers are designed for use with 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive tractors of 70 horsepower and up for 5 yd, and 85 horsepower and up for 7 yd. Tractors must have one (1) double-acting control valve to operate scraper.

1. Make sure tractor is equipped with a filtered hydraulic system.2. Use clean oil and keep it clean.3. Failure to observe the previous rules will result in damage to the scraper hydraulic

cylinders and or the tractor hydraulic system.

SAFETYBEFORE OPERATING1. Review this manual.2. After servicing, be sure all tools, parts, or servicing equipment are removed from

the machine.3. Make sure there is no one near the machine before starting operation.

DURING OPERATION1. Use extreme care when operating close to ditches, fences, or on hillsides.2. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts.3. Never allow anyone to ride on equipment.

BRACKET STOPS—5 & 7 YARDNOTE: Bracket stops are bolted on either side of the bucket to hold it in raised position for transport. These are installed when the scraper is shipped from the factory. These brackets must be removed before operating the scraper. To remove, attach the hydraulic hoses to your tractor system and raise the bucket slightly with the hydraulic control lever. The brackets can then be removed. (See item 25, page 22 for location.)

TRANSPORTINGThe Rowse Model 500 & 700 Scrapers can be towed from job to job on road or highway with a truck or pickup equipped with a sturdy bumper and hitch.

CAUTION: Be sure brakes of the towing vehicle are in good operating condition. The scraper weighs approximately 4,000 lbs. for 5 yd and 5,000 lbs. for 7 yd, and is not equipped with brakes. Thus, considerably more stopping distance will be needed.

When transporting behind a pickup or truck, the transport stop bolts (Item 25, page 22), must be installed on each side of the bucket to hold bucket in carry position when the hydraulic lines are unhooked.

1. Check clearances carefully when moving or operating scraper around bridges, buildings, fences, etc.

2. Use warning devices (i.e. flags, S.M.V., emblems, lights, etc.) which are approved for use by your local government agencies, when moving equipment on public roads. Keep these devices clean and in position for good observation.

3. Drive at a reasonable speed to maintain complete control of the machine at all time.

DETACHING SCRAPERScraper must be parked on level ground. Scraper hitch can be raised by lowering bucket of scraper. Remove pull pin, move tractor ahead slightly. Lower tongue to ground or block tongue of scraper up safely with an object of sufficient strength to hold tongue and dimensions, to keep scraper from rolling. Disconnect quick couplers, and tractor is now free to be used for other jobs.

ADJUSTING & OPERATING—3-YARDGENERAL

1. Before use of scraper, check to see that your machine is lubricated as instructed.

2. Be sure all nuts are tight. They should be tightened after a few hours of use.

3. Check and tighten allen set screws in nuts and pins when needed.

4. Be sure the transport stop bolts are removed (Item 25, page 7).

DEPTH OF CUT

1. Depth of cut is regulated with the control valve. By activating the control valve lever in one direction, it will lower the scraper blade for loading. Activation of the lever in the opposite direction will raise the blade.

2. Lower blade until scraper starts to enter the soil, quickly activate the release lever to raising position. This will keep blade from going too deep, thus stalling the tractor. After a short time of use, operator will have no trouble in loading scraper to capacity on the go.

UNLOADING & SPREADING

1. Depth of spread is regulated with the control valve. As the scraper is operated through the dump cycle, spread depth is increased until the scraper is in full dump position.

2. Adjustment plates on the rear wheels are standard equipment. These are used to set minimum or maximum spread depth, and for leveling cutting edge of the blade if it cuts deeper on one side.

MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION—5 & 7 YARDThe scrapers have 15 grease fittings, 7 on each side. The fittings should be greased every 2-3 hours. Below are the various grease fitting locations:

Number Location 2 Front gate (1 on each side) 4 Frame pivot points (2 on each side) 6 Bucket pivot points (3 on each side) 2 Shaft end of cylinder (1 on each side) 1 Ball hitch assembly, goose neck

Wheel bearings should be checked and repacked each year. Scraper blades should also be checked and scraper greased prior to off-season storage. Blades are reversible and removable for sharpening or replacement.

If scraper is not to be used for a period of time, and will be stored outside, leave bucket in full dump position so water, ice, snow, trash, etc., does not stand in bucket. Apply light grease film on exposed cylinder shaft to reduce chance of rust and pitting.

Suggested maximum tire pressure: 42 psi for 11L x 15, 8-ply tires (5 yard scraper) 60 psi for 12.5L x 16, 14-ply tires (7 yard scraper)

TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem Possible Remedy• Can’t load scraper a. Scraper blade too deep in ground. b. Tractor H.P. or traction not adequate. c. Lower center blade to act as ripper.

• Bucket won’t operate a. Transport pins are not removed. b. Hydraulic hoses aren’t hooked in parallel. c. Hydraulic oil level is low.

• Scraper cutting and filling only on a. Check tire pressure. one side. b. Rear spindle may need to be adjusted to level blade. c. Lower center blade to start filling bucket in the center of the bucket.

SPECIFICATIONS 5 YARD 7 YARD

• 95¾"• 113"• Pacal Steel (removable & reversible) 8" wide, (3 piece frost blade standard)• Approximately 85 plus• Hydraulic• Pin Hitch (7/8" plus)• Approximately 4,000 lbs.• 2¼" Cold Rolled Shaft• Oilite (Oil Impregnated)• (2) 3 x 20 with 1½" Chrome shafts• Approximately 5 yards, heaped• 1 Double-Acting Control Valve• Approximately 48"

• Width of cut• Overall width• Blade

• HP Requirements• Type of Lift• Tractor Hookup• Weight• Hinge Pins• Bushings• Cylinders

• Capacity

• Hydraulic Requirements

• Box Width, Front to Rear Gate

• 96"• Same• Same

• Same• Same• Same• Approximately 5,000 lbs.• Same• Same• (2) 3½" x 20" with 2" Chrome shafts• Approximately 7 yards, heaped• Same

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Rowse Hydraulic Rakes Co. Inc., is always striving to make improvements on present machines and specifications are subject to change without notice. Rowse is not responsible for making changes or additions to equipment sold previously.

MODEL500 & 700SCRAPER

PARTS

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ROWSE HYDRAULIC RAKES CO., INC.84504 State Hwy. 11, Burwell, Nebraska 68823-5223

Phone: 308-348-2276 • Fax: 308-348-2059Toll-Free: 800-652-1912

E-Mail: rowserakes@rowserakes.comWeb Site: www.rowserakes.com

New Rowse Agricultural and Industrial Machines

Rowse Hydraulic Rakes Co., Inc., (hereinafter “Rowse”), warrants each new agricultural and industrial machine or equipment, (hereinafter “Products”) to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for which it was intended for a period of one year from the date of purchase. The obligation of Rowse under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing F.O.B. factory any part or parts which is reported in writing to Rowse within 10 days from the date of failure specifying the nature of the defect or failure thereof and which Rowse inspection has disclosed to be defective. It is the responsibility of buyer to transport at his own expense the product to the dealer’s service shop or Rowse factory. When requested by Rowse, part or parts shall be returned for inspection, transportation prepaid, to Rowse or a place designated by Rowse. In no event shall Rowse be obligated for incidental or consequential damages caused by such failure or defect, including, but not limited to, the loss of crops, inconvenience, rental of replacement equipment, loss of profits, or other commercial loss.

There is no warranty with respect to used products or new products that have been improperly assembled by one other than an authorized dealer, modified or altered, repaired, neglected, or used for purposes other than those for which it was intended.

Rowse 3-yard scrapers are designed for use with tractors from 60 H.P. up to the larger 2-wheel drive tractors. Rowse 5-yard and 7-yard scrapers are designed for use with tractors from 85 H.P. up to the larger 4-wheel drive tractors. Warranty is void if Grade 2 bolt shear pin is replaced with a Grade 5 or harder bolt.

EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY WARRANTED HEREIN, ROWSE DISCLAIMS ANY OTHER WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IMPLIED OR EXPRESSED, AND FITNESS FOR PURPOSE. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE FACE HEREOF.

Limited Warranty