NorthStar 150 Operator's Manual

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Brand:	NorthStar
Category:	Utility Vehicle
Model:	150 (Operator's Manual)
File Type:	PDF
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Pages:	24

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Thank you for choosing Northstar. We are

confident this equipment will meet your requirements in terms of quality, performance and reliability. This manual was prepared to assist you in the safe operation of your new Bin Trailer. It contains important information, which will help you achieve excellent returns for years to come. Please read this manual before operating your Bin Trailer and keep it for future reference. Before using this equipment, you or any other person who will be using it must familiarize yourself with the safety recommendations, the operating and safety instructions. Please read carefully and be sure to understand and follow all recommendations and procedures. If you require additional information on your Bin Trailer, please contact your Northstar Dealer. SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL NOW take a moment to enter the model, serial number and the date of purchase for your Bin Trailer in the space provided below. When ordering parts from your Dealer, please refer to these numbers for fast and efficient service. Use genuine Northstar parts for replacements. The model and serial numbers are located on the front of the Bin Trailer as shown below. � Model: _____________________________ Serial No.: __________________________ Date of Purchase: ____________________ BE ALERT TO THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY. THIS SYMBOL IDENTIFIES IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES. CAREFULLY READ THE MESSAGE THAT FOLLOWS. Page 1

Be observant and safety minded. Recognize and correct or avoid hazardous conditions

before an accident can happen. Practicing simple fundamental safety rules can prevent most accidents. 1. Read and understand the implement and tractor owner’s manuals before operating. 2. Be sure safety decals and reflectors are clean and in place. 3. Do not climb or walk on frames, or tires. 4. Never position yourself under any portion of implement unless entire unit is supported by jacks. 5. Stop engine before leaving the operator’s position to adjust, lubricate, clean or unclog the machine. 6. Do not stand between the implement and tractor unless the tractor brakes are locked and engine is shut off. 7. Do not stand on or straddle a tongue when unhitching. 8. Never use machinery until all safety devices are in place. 9. Release all hydraulic pressure before shutdown periods. 10. Comply with Federal, State and local laws. 11. Use a Slow-Moving-Vehicle (SMV) emblem when transporting. 12. Always use a safety chain of tensile strength equal to the gross weight of the implement and attachments when towing. 13. Towing vehicle weight must exceed weight of towed implement. 14. Check wheel bolts before and during transport. 15. Never permit riders on implement. 16. Never transport the Bin Trailer at a speed greater than suggested tire speed. 17. Keep small children away from farm equipment. 18. Inspect and tighten bolts daily as necessary. Page 2

The safety of the operator was a prime consideration in the design of the Northstar Bin

Trailer. The following decals and their location are shown. Keep decals clean and replace them immediately if they are missing. Contact your Dealer for replacements. Page 3

Northstar Attachments LLC expressly warrants each new Bin Trailer to be free from

defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year after delivery to the original retail purchaser or first user of the product. Our obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing and/or replacing, at our option, any part or parts within the applicable one year period, as set out above, which shall be returned by the owner to any Northstar authorized dealer or to the factory and which upon examination shall disclose to our satisfaction to be defective. We may, as an option, elect to grant adjustments in the field through an authorized representative and may thereby elect to waive the requirement that parts be returned to our factory. A new warranty period is not established for replacements. Replacements are warranted for the remaining portion of the one-year original warranty period. The repair or replacement of defective parts under this warranty will be made without charge to the owner except for transportation. Warranty does not cover tires, hydraulic valves, hydraulic cylinders, electric switches, or accessories and other parts not manufactured by us but supplied with or as a part of our product. We will, however, obtain and pass on any adjustments provided by the manufacturers of such parts under those manufacturer’s warranties. The provisions of this warranty do not apply to any product or parts, which have been subject to misuse, negligence or accident, or which have been repaired or altered outside of an authorized dealer in any way so as in the judgment would adversely affect its performance and reliability. Neither does this warranty apply to normal maintenance service and parts, or to normal deterioration due to wear and exposure. Page 4

1. Visually check for loose bolts or nuts.

2. Oil chain and grease tongue pivot pins liberally. 3. Grease 2" ball. WEEKLY 1. Check for loose sprockets. Retighten if necessary. 2. Tighten main pick-up chain if necessary. Note: if tightening is necessary, the short drive chain must be loosened first and then retightened. Also replace the chain guard. 3. Grease drive shaft bearings. Note: grease only until bearing will not accept any more. To further pump grease into sealed bearings damages the seals. AFTER FIRST 100 HOURS 1. Check all bolts and nuts for tightness. (If necessary use torque chart provided below.) 2. Check ground skids for excessive wear. 3. Check 2" ball and coupler for excessive wear. 4. Check idler sprockets for damaged bearings. TORQUE CHART Torque Specification Table Thread UNC and UNF Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8* BOLT SIZE TORQUE TORQUE TORQUE Pound Feet Pound Feet Pound Feet Inches mm Min Max Min Max Min Max ¼ 6.25 5 6 9 11 12 15 5/16 7.94 10 12 17 20.5 24 29 3/8 9.53 20 23 35 42 45 54 7/16 11.11 30 35 54 64 70 84 ½ 12.70 45 52 80 96 110 132 9/16 14.29 65 75 110 132 160 192 5/8 15.88 95 105 150 180 220 264 ¾ 19.05 150 185 270 324 380 456 7/8 22.23 160 200 400 480 600 720 1 25.40 250 300 580 696 900 1080 1-1/8 25.58 - - 800 880 1280 1440 1-1/4 31.75 - - 1120 1240 1820 2000 1-3/8 34.93 - - 1460 1680 2380 2720 1-1/2 38.10 - - 1940 2200 3160 3560 * Thick nuts must be used with grade 8 bolts. Note: Chain oil is usually a 50/50 mixture of oil and diesel. Page 5

Your Bin Trailer is supplied with Safeway or Pioneer tips. These will attach to most

tractor hydraulic systems. Contact your Northstar Attachments Dealer if other style of tips are necessary. (Note: always clean tips of dirt and oil before installing.) The hydraulic valve is set to operate with an open center hydraulic system. If your tractor has a closed center system, you will need to replace plug @ ‘A’ as shown below. ) The closed center plug is not supplied with your Bin Trailer.) Failure to change to a closed center system will cause damage to your tractor hydraulic system. HYDRAULIC OPERATION: Your Bin Trailer is operated with a 2 function or 3 function valve. Handles 1 and 2 are for tilting of Bin Trailer and lowering of the axle. Handle 3 is for operating the pick-up chain. This function is supplied with a detent position that allows the operator to fully engage the pick-up chain while tilting or lowering the Bin Trailer. Note: while operating your Bin Trailer, you experience the inability to fully pick-up the fourth bin, you may need to adjust the hydraulic pressure @ ‘B’. (Remove the acorn nut and turn screw clockwise one turn for every 300 PSI. Your tractor will only produce about 2200PSI and the valve is factory set at 1500PSI.) If this does not correct the problem, your tractor may not have enough hydraulics to operate the Bin Trailer properly. Page 6