Harper Beefcake Operator's & Parts Manual

To the Owner or Operator

Thank you for purchasing a Harper Beefcake.

As with all Harper products, the Harper Beefcake has been developed through tough design and testing procedures to produce a machine that can be relied on. This manual gives assembly, operating, and service information for models BC1000, BC1500, and BC2000. Please read and understand all instructional material included with the Beefcake and its components before assembling and operating the equipment.

A Beefcake cake feeder can present hazards to an operator who follows unsafe procedures in either the operation or maintenance of the unit. Therefore, SAFETY WARNINGS are presented at certain locations in the text.

SYMBOL:

SAFETY WARNING!

MEANING: Failure to understand and obey this warning may result in injury to you or others. Whenever this symbol is used, please pay very close attention to the information presented, and make sure you fully understand. If you do not, contact your dealer or Harper Industries for clarification.

SAFETY WARNING!

All shields and guards must be in place for proper and safe operation of this equipment. Where they are shown removed in this manual, it is for purposes of illustration and instruction only. Do not operate this equipment unless all shields and guards are in place.

Harper Industries, Inc. is continually striving to improve the design and performance of its products. We reserve the right to make changes in specifications and design without thereby incurring any obligation relative to previously manufactured products.

© 2023 Harper Industries, Inc.

The Harper and Beefcake names are registered trademarks of Harper Industries, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Harper Industries, Inc. (HII) warrants to each purchaser of a new Harper Beefcake from an authorized dealer or representative, that such equipment is free of manufacturer's defects in workmanship and materials which appear while in normal service for a period of ONE YEAR commencing with delivery to the original user.

The obligation of HII under this warranty is expressly limited, at our option, to replacement or repair at a service facility designated by Harper Industries or at the manufacturing plant in Harper, KS. A part will be replaced after inspection discloses it to have been defective.

This warranty does not apply to defects caused by damage or unreasonable use (including failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance, or by performing functions without genuine Harper Beefcake accessories) while in the possession of the consumer.

Warranty is limited to parts, labor and ground freight delivery of replacement parts. HII shall not be liable for the consequential damages of any kind, including but not limited to consequential labor costs or transportation charges in connection with replacement or repair of defective parts.

This warranty does not apply to parts subjected to misuse, abuse, alteration, improper or inadequate maintenance, or normal wear (including chains, augers).

Harper Industries makes no warranty with respect to trade accessories. They are subject to the warranties of their respective manufacturers.

ANY IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. HII makes no other express warranty, nor is anyone authorized to make any on behalf of HII.

For further information please contact your nearest Harper Beefcake dealer.

Warranty Information

Date of Purchase: _________________________

Dealer's Name: _________________________

Dealer's Phone: _________________________

Serial Number: _________________________

Specifications

NOTE: Following publication of this manual, certain changes in standard equipment and options may have occurred which would not be included in these pages. Your Harper dealer is the best source for up-to-date information.

Beefcake Dimensions

Diagram showing dimensions for BC1000, BC1500, and BC2000 models. Key dimensions include length, width, and height for each model, with visual representations of the units.

Feature Identification

Diagram illustrating the various parts of the Beefcake feeder:

• Hopper Door Lift Handle: Used to open the hopper from the ground.
• Actuator*: Raises and lowers the chute.
• Augers: When rotating, push the feed out of the hopper and down the chute.
• Chute: Made of rubber and can be raised for transport or lowered for distribution of feed.
• Kicker*: When attached, it allows the door for the feed to be held in an open position.
• Mounting Holes/Bolts: For mounting the Beefcake to the flatbed.
• Motor: A Leeson 3/4 hp motor used to power the dual augers.
• Hopper: Has three options of capacity: 1000, 1500, or 2000 lb limits based on choice of BC.
• Hopper Door: Has a weather proof strip on the inside edge of the door to keep moisture out.
• Lift Handle: Used to open hopper when on the bale bed.

* denotes optional attachments of the Beefcake.

General Safety Guidelines

Equipment & Controls

• Before operating this equipment, read and understand the Operator's Manual.
• Altering the unit in any way that adversely affects its safe operation, performance or durability will void the warranty and may cause hazardous conditions.
• Know the location and function of all controls and how to stop the equipment quickly in an emergency before you operate the unit.
• Keep all bolts, screws and fittings tight to ensure safe operation of equipment.

Guards & Shields

• Keep all safety devices in place and in good operating condition.
• Replace all worn, damaged, unusable, missing or lost safety shields and guards before operating unit.

Replacement Parts

• Use genuine factory parts or parts with equivalent characteristics including: type, strength and material.
• Replace locknuts and locking screws if they cannot be tightened without considerable resistance for several turns before they are completely tight.
• If hardware is not secure, or if fasteners are over-tightened, equipment failure may result posing possible safety hazards.
• Use proper torque specifications for all fasteners when they are replaced.

SAFETY WARNING! Failure to use genuine factory parts may result in voiding of the warranty, product malfunction or possible injury.

Safety Decals

• If safety related or instructional decals become illegible or are removed, replace them immediately.
• If parts are replaced, make sure all safety related or instructional decals are present before the equipment is operated again.
• New decals may be obtained from your local Harper Dealer.

Hydraulics

To prevent serious injury or death:

• Relieve pressure on system before repairing, adjusting or disconnecting any hydraulic hose or fitting.
• Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for leaks.
• Use wood or cardboard instead of hands when looking for leaks.
• Keep all hoses, fittings and components in good operating condition.
• Do not use any type of heat or flame (welding, soldering, cutting torch, etc.) near pressurized hydraulic lines.

SAFETY WARNING! HIGH-PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD! Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate skin causing serious injury or death.

Installation

You can use select Deweze Balebeds to lift your new Beefcake on to the bed or one of many other options as long as safety, precaution and common sense are used.

SAFETY WARNING! Keep any objects or body extremities from beneath the Beefcake when loading and do not stand under the feeder when it is raised.

Next, position the Beefcake into place so that you can mark on the flatbed floor the location of the mounting holes for attaching the Beefcake. Align the mounting holes with stringers of the flatbed, and mark the (4) mounting holes for drilling, rotate the Beefcake to the back of your flatbed, and drill the (4) mounting holes.

Diagram showing mounting holes and bolts.

Put the Beefcake back in place where you marked and drilled the mounting holes. Attach with either the (4) mounting bolts included in your purchase or your own preferred size of mounting bolt that can fit into the predrilled mounting points on the Beefcake.

The final step depends on whether you have purchased the hydraulic or electric motor version of the Beefcake.

Hydraulic Connection

For the hydraulic, connect the hydraulic hoses that are attached to the Beefcake to your bed's hydraulic hookups located on the right side of the headache rack. There is a check valve pre-installed on your Beefcake. If by chance the augers do not run when activated, switch the hoses on the bed location. This will allow it to run correctly. There is also an electrical harness that will need positive and negative leads run from the feeder to the battery under the hood of the truck.

Diagram showing check valve and motor.

Electric Connection

For the electric, attach the positive cable to the solenoid as depicted below, and run it to the positive end of the battery on the truck, and be sure to put the 200 Amp fuse on with the cable (this will protect the motor).

Diagram showing electrical connections for the electric motor, including positive and negative leads, fuse, solenoid, and battery.

Controller Placement

Also, If you prefer to operate either of the version (hydraulic or electric) from inside your truck, run the Beefcake controller to the inside of your truck.

Operating Instructions

Before Operating

• Inspect inside the hopper and around the chain drive for the augers for any foreign objects. If any are found remove it/them.
• Be sure to check that all shields are in place and that all bolts or fasteners are tightened.

Transporting

• When transporting the Beefcake, be sure that the hopper lid's lift handle has the safety latch in place so that the lid does not rise during transport due to wind.

Operating

Hydraulic Powered Beefcake

• Fill Beefcake with desired amount of feed or grain product.
• Lower the rubber chute to feeding position.
• Activate the hydraulic motor with the balebed's remote.

Due to the check valve on this product, if it becomes clogged or stalls, it cannot be reversed to dislodge it. You must stop the feeder, shut off the units power, and disconnect the hydraulic hoses to relieve any pressure on the system before seeing to the problem.

SAFETY WARNING! Do not put hands into a plugged auger when there is pressure on the system. It can result in harm.

• Do not use the hopper for long term storage of feed. It could create a corrosive environment and cause unwarranted wear on your machine.

Electric Powered Beefcake

• Fill Beefcake with desired amount of feed or grain product.
• Lower the rubber chute to feeding position.
• Activate the electric motor with the Beefcake's remote.

Optional Door Operations

CAUTION! Using both optional methods at the same time will cause either the chain or actuator to fail. The unit will come from the factory with Method #2 pre-installed. See page 3.1 in the Part's Section.

Method #1: Door Lifting Mechanism and Operation

Diagram showing the door lifting mechanism. The spring holds the door shut and then lifts it as the bolt rotates. The door can create piles when closed or a row when open.

Method #2: Kicker

Diagram illustrating the kicker mechanism. When the chute is up, the door is closed. When the chute is down, the door is open. The kicker is useful for making rows rather than piles.

NOTE: USE ONLY ONE METHOD.

Optional Chute Operations

Method #1: Standard

Diagram showing the standard chute operation with a spring holding the chute up or down. This is used for transportation to prevent damage.

Method #2: Actuator

The actuator replaces the spring that holds the chute in position. It allows the operator to manage the chute from the comfort of their seat. See page 7 for details on the switch for the actuator.

Electric Models

DewEze Electric Beefcake

Electrical Minimum Requirements

Cable Requirements

All Electric Beefcake models are supplied with 18FT 2GA welding cable leads for hook-up to truck battery. This is the maximum length for this cable. If a longer length is desired, refer to the chart below for minimum cable size:

Cables of new length must be built from single cables without splices or connections. Cable ends must be properly crimped or soldered.

Electrical Supply Requirements

Beefcake electric feeders require a stable power source:

• Batteries must be in good condition and should be fully charged (12.7V standing).
• Truck Charging System must be operational (14V+ if engine running).
• All electrical connections must be good (checked with voltmeter, not visually).

Batteries at 12.1 Volts are not fully charged; they are actually 50% discharged.

Chart showing Battery Standing Voltage @ Percent Charge. This chart indicates that at 12.5 Volts (minimum without load), the battery should be charged. Below 12.1 Volts, motor damage is likely.

Parts

This section contains detailed parts lists and diagrams for various assemblies of the Beefcake feeder, including:

• Cake Feeder Assy.
• Cake Feeder Stand
• Auger & Trough Assy.
• Lid & Frame Assy.
• Lift Handle & Latch/Drive Shield
• Chute Extension Assy.
• Cake Feeder Dummy Arms
• Decals
• Hydraulic Drive
• Electric Drive
• Hand Control & Harness
• Electrical Schematic
• Optional Door Operations (Kicker)
• Electric Actuator
• Light Bar Option

Drive Chains Adjustment & Tension

Diagrams illustrating the correct procedure for adjusting and tensioning the drive chains. It specifies to adjust one chain first, then the second, and provides measurements for correct slack.

Lid & Frame Assembly

Diagram and parts list for the lid and frame assembly of the Beefcake feeder.

Lift Handle & Latch

Diagram and parts list for the lift handle and latch components.

Drive Shield

Diagram and parts list for the drive shield.

Chute Extension Assembly

Diagram and parts list for the chute extension assembly, including proximity sensor details.

Cake Feeder Dummy Arms

Table listing dummy arm models and corresponding part numbers for different Beefcake capacities (1000, 1500, 2000). It also includes a list of decals and their part numbers.

Decal Page

Diagram showing the placement of various decals on the Beefcake feeder, along with a parts list for the decals.

Hydraulic Drive

Diagram and parts list for the hydraulic drive kit.

Electric Drive

Diagram and parts list for the electric drive kit, including components like the motor, solenoid, and wiring.

Hand Control & Harness

Diagrams and parts lists for the hand control and harness assemblies for both hydraulic and electric models, detailing wiring and connections.

Cake Feeder Electrical Schematic

Electrical schematic for the Cake Feeder, illustrating the power supply for both hydraulic and electric drive systems, including wiring for the hand control, valve control, solenoid, and motor.

Door Operation Options

Details on two optional door operation methods: Method One (Ball Joint Linkage) and Method Two (Manual Door Kicker). A caution is provided against using both methods simultaneously.

Electric Actuator Option

Diagram and parts list for the electric actuator option, which replaces the standard spring mechanism for chute control.

Cake Feeder Light Bar Option

Information and parts list for the Cake Feeder Light Bar Option, including wiring harness details and compatibility notes for different flatbed models.

Notes

Blank section for notes.