Cad Digger 650
Cad Digger 650
Cad Digger 650
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
READ BEFORE BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION
Materials, Tools, Techniques ................................................................................................ Preparation ............................................................................................................................ Hydraulics ............................................................................................................................ Bronze Bearings ................................................................................................................... Bucket Teeth ......................................................................................................................... Operating Tips ...................................................................................................................... pg. 3 pg. 3 pg. 4 pg. 4 pg. 4 pg. 4
CADDIGGER 650 RAW MATERIALS LIST ................................................................. pg. 9 CADDIGGER 650 PHOTOGRAPHS CADDIGGER 650 ASSEMBLY / DETAILED DRAWINGS
Build the machine on a level surface. If you set up the frame on an unleveled surface, obtaining squareness will be difficult. If the machine is not square, it will not dig properly and will not tow straight when converted or trailering. Tack weld an assembly prior to welding and check for accuracy. A tack weld can be easily removed, where as a completed weld can cause you to scrap a part that was misaligned. Thermal distortion will require you to hand adjust the holes. This is normal. The more even the temperature a part remains, the less distortion will occur, but distortion will occur. Test fitting pins in holes will reveal distortion. The hand reamer recommended in the instructions makes quick work of the 1" holes. If a pin is stationary in a hole (such as the cylinder pin holes in the boom), precise fit is not always mandatory. I have been known to install a pin with a ball peen hammer with excellent results. This is not
CADDigger's power. If you encounter a rock too big for CADDigger to handle, dig a hole next to the rock and push the rock into the new hole. If you still can't move it, talk to your dynamite expert. Have fun with CADDigger and send me a photo when you finish. CADDigger is built from the drawing package, photos and video. Carefully watch the video to help you learn special construction techniques and tips such as hole fabrication, bucket construction, and hydraulic circuit construction.
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STEP 7 => FABRICATE BOOM AND BOOM EXTENSION => Follow Drawing Sheets #312 through #313. STEP 8 => FABRICATE BUCKET => Select which size bucket you want to fabricate. Two different buckets are shown. You can fabricate any width bucket you prefer by modifying the length of items #331, 332, 333, 334, and 337 to suit your needs Note: On Sheet #318, a 1-1/8" hole is shown in Item #335. This is correct. This is not a hole that a pin bears against, it is simply a clearance hole to allow installation of the pin. => Fabricate the bucket as shown on Sheet #316 or #317. STEP 9 => RETAIN PINS WITH SPACERS => Cut pins to length and install with the retainer as shown on Sheet #319. => Center cylinders using mechanical tubing as spacer, custom cutting to fit as shown on Sheet #320 STEP 10 => PAINT => Prime with a good zinc oxide or damp proof red rust inhibitor. => Top coat with an exterior enamel for metal. STEP 11=> MOUNT VALVES => Mount valves as shown on Sheet #326. STEP 12 => INSTALL HOSES AND FITTINGS => Hose connections from the 4 section control valve to the backhoe cylinders are shown on Sheet #322. Typical fitting installation is shown on Sheet #323. Your fittings may be different than shown on Sheet #323 as this is an illustrative-only drawing showing positions of the fitting and ports in relation to the valve. Refer to Hydraulic Fittings shown on Sheet #323 for the correct fitting description to attach each hose. Next, use an SAE 6 to 3/8NPTF adapter and connect a 60" hose to the power beyond port of CADTrac's loader valve. Install a male half end of a quick coupling to this hose. Install a female half to a 24" hose and using an SAE 6 to 3/8NPTF adapter, install this hose to the inlet of the 2 section stabilizer control valve. Install a SAE 6 to 3/8"NPTF 90 deg adapter to the power beyond port of the stabilizer control valve. Install an 24" hose from the power beyond of the stabilizer control valve to the inlet of the 4 section backhoe control valve with a SAE 6 to 3/8NPTF adapter. Install a SAE6 to 3/8NPTF and two 24" hoses in the outlet of both the stabilizer and backhoe valves. Use a FFF3/8NPT Tee fitting to connect these 2 hoses and a 24" hose to a male half of a quick coupling. Connect the female half of this quick coupling to the return line of CADTrac as shown on Sheet #OP1. Also see photos for other details. STEP 13 => HYDRAULIC ADJUSTMENTS => Do not exceed 2000psi. See further instructions under Purchased Equipment Specifications, Hydraulic Valve Bodies. The Loader control valve must also be set at 2000 psi or the relief valve in the loader control valve will control the pressure available at the stabilizers and backhoe. This is because the power beyond port is supplying oil to the stabilizers and backhoe circuits. STEP 14 => SEAT WITH ENGINE ACCESS => The seat bracket slides onto the seat post. This design allows easy removal for access/service to the engine. If you prefer, you can drill a hole through the seat bracket and the mounting post and pin the seat in location. STEP 15 => REMOVAL OF THE CADDIGGER => To remove the CADDigger, lower the stabilizers and bucket. Remove the pin from the swing cylinder. Remove the two 5/8" bolts. Un-couple the quick connects from the backhoe. Re-couple the hose from the loader's power beyond port to the return line quick connect half. Start the CADDigger and drive the CADDigger away from the CADTrac .
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HYDRAULIC VALVE BODY: CADDigger needs a 4 spool valve body with integral relief valve. The spools must be 4-way, 3-position, and springcentered. The hydraulic valve has the relief valve built into it. Typically it is a screw that presses on a spring located on the inlet side of the valve. The higher the hydraulic pressure, the higher the pressure is on the spring. HYDRAULIC VALVE BODY (Stabilizers): CADDigger needs a 2 spool valve body with integral relief valve and power beyond. The spools must be 4-way, 3position, and spring-centered. The hydraulic valve has the relief valve built into it. Typically it is a screw that presses on a spring located on the inlet side of the valve. The higher the hydraulic pressure, the higher the pressure is on the spring. The relief valve in this valve must be set higher than the backhoe valve. If this valve is set lower, this relief valve will relieve the backhoe valve also. HYDRAULIC VALVE BODY (Loader): CADTrac needs a 2 spool valve body with integral relief valve and power beyond. The spools must be 4-way, 3position, and spring-centered. The hydraulic valve has the relief valve built into it. Typically it is a screw that presses on a spring located on the inlet side of the valve. The higher the hydraulic pressure, the higher the pressure is on the spring. The relief valve in this valve must be set higher than the stabilizer or backhoe valve. If this valve is set lower, this relief valve will relieve the stabilizer and backhoe valve also. HYDRAULIC HOSES: Hydraulic hoses can be Obtained from various sources. Select a length long enough to ensure the boom can swing through its complete travel both side to side and up and down. Select hoses with fittings that will attach to both the cylinder and to the valve body. The best sized hose is that which has fittings that match your cylinders and valve to reduce the number of adapters. A 1/4" ID is the minimal hose size. The hose lengths below must be modified if you use a different valve, etc. One wire hydraulic hoses are recommended. The two wire hoses operate at a higher pressure but offer a limited flexibility. Hydraulic Pressure Hoses (wire reinforced w/ 2500 psi working pressure): Bucket - 3/8" NPT x 96", 108" Swing - 3/8" NPT x 36", 48" Extension - 3/8" NPT x 60", 72" Boom - 3/8" NPT x 36", 36" Stabilizer - 3/8" NPT x 36", 36", 36", 36" CADTrac Loader Power Beyond Port to Quick Connect ~ 3/8" NPT x 60" Quick Connect to Stabilizer Control Valve inlet - 3/8" NPT x 24" Stablizer Port Beyond Port to Backhoe inlet ~ 3/8" NPT x 24" Stabilizer and backhoe outlet ports to T ~ 3/8" NPT x 24", 24" T-Connection to Quick Connect - 3/8" NPT x 24" Note: Heavy duty wire ties work well for securing/bundling the hoses.
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HYDRAULIC FITTINGS, BACKHOE: Bucket Hoses - SAE 6 (M) to 3/8" NPT (F) - 3/8" NPT (M-F) 90 Swivel Extension Hoses - 3/8" NPT (M-F) 90 Swivel -- SAE6(M)to3/8"NPT90degF) Boom Hoses Swing Hoses - SAE 6 (M) to 3/8" NPT (F) - 3/8" NPT (M-F) 90 Swivel - SAE 6 (M) to 3/8" NPT 90 (F) - 3/8" NPT (M-F) 90 Swivel - SAE 6 (M) to 3/8" NPT (F)
HYDRAULIC FITTINGS, STABILIZERS: Stabilizer Cylinders - 3/8" NPT (M-F) 90 Swivel Control Valve (work ports) - SAE 6 (M) to 3/8" NPT 90 (F) - SAE 6 (M) to 3/8" NPT (F) - 3/8" NPT (M-F) 90 Swivel Control Valve (inlet/outlet) - SAE 6 (M) to 3/8" NPT (F) Control Valve (power beyond port) - SAE 6 (M) to 3/8" NPT 90 (F)
HYDRAULIC FITTINGS, SUPPLY, RETURN: Quick Connects - 3/8" NPT (M-F) Return Line T -- Female, Female, Female T 3/8"NPT Power Beyond Port Loader -- SAE 6 (M) to 3/8" NPT 90 (F)
NUTS, BOLTS & BUSHINGS: 5/8" X 4" Grade 5 Bolts & Nuts Nylatron Bushings 1.5"OD x l' ID x 4" Nylatron Bushings 1.5"OD x 1"ID x 3.5"
GREASE FITTINGS: Quantity of 12 required for cylinders and pivot joints. REFERENCED PART SUPPLIERS: Hydraulics, Steel: MetKit Corp., 1125 Delaware St. Salem VA
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