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LARSON CABLE TRAILER

Owner/OperatorManual

For the Larson Cable Trailers Model 5600 / Model 5700Made by

LARSON CABLE TRAILERS, INC.

1141 Dakota Ave. N.Huron, SD 57350

605-352-9336Toll Free 1-866-250-7624

Fax: 605-352-5664E-mail: cs@larsonct.com

PRINTED04-07

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty......................................................................................................... 3

Introduction..................................................................................................... 4

General Information & Description................................................................. 6

Starting and Operation................................................................................... 7

Reel Loading....................................................................................... 8

Hydraulic Reel Turner.........................................................................12

Level Winding Device..........................................................................17

Dumpster.............................................................................................18

Ramps & Transporting........................................................................22

Parts List LCT 5600.......................................................................................23

Parts List LCT 5700.......................................................................................26

Parts Diagrams..............................................................................................27

Wiring Diagram..............................................................................................30

Hydraulic System Diagram............................................................................31

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WARRANTY

LIMITED TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTH WARRANTY FOR LARSON TYPE 1 CABLE TRAILER

Larson Cable Trailers, Inc. herein after referred to as Larson warrants to the original purchaser that the products used on the trailer will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of twenty-four (24) months from the date of purchase from Larson Cable Trailers, Inc. or its authorized distributor or for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the production date, whichever period is shorter. Larsons obligation under the warranty shall be limited to repair or replacement of the product or any of its parts, which upon examination by Larson show to be defective.

The buyer shall return the product claimed to be defective to Larson with transportation charges prepaid by buyer or, at Larsons option, make the product available for inspection by Larson. Larson shall, at its option, correct any defect either by repairing or replacing the defective article or by issuing a credit or refund for the purchase price. Repaired articles, or parts thereof, shall be returned to the buyer, transportation charges prepaid by Larson and shall be warranted for the remainder of the term of the original warranty on the article or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer.

If Larson denies the warranty claim, Larson shall notify the buyer. Larson shall retain the item for thirty (30) days following such denial. During this period, the buyer may, at buyers cost, take possession of the item. If buyer does not take possession of product within this period Larson may dispose of the product as Larson deems fit.

The warranty shall not apply to any article which shall have been subject to alteration, accident, abuse, misuse, or failure to follow Larsons instructions for operation and maintenance. Larson does not warrant products damaged by the use of anti-friction sealants. Larson shall also not be responsible for the normal wear and tear of all equipment and parts of the trailer.

LARSON CABLE TRAILERS, INC. EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

LARSON CABLE TRAILERS, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND.

This warranty shall constitute the sole remedy of the buyer and the sole liability of Larson. Larson neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume

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for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product, and no person is authorized to amend, modify or extend this warranty in any way.

To make a claim under this warranty, write directly to:

Larson Cable Trailers, Inc.1141 Dakota Ave. N.Huron, SD 57350

or contact directly:

Telephone (605) 352-9336Fax (605) 352-5664

identifying the product and giving its location. Then follow the companys RGA (return goods authorization) instructions which will be provided. Larson will make its best efforts to repair or replace the product, if found to be defective within the terms of the warranty, within fifteen (15) days after the return of the product to the company.

The construction and validity of this warranty shall be determined under the laws of the State of South Dakota.

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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on purchasing one of the best cable handling trailers on the market. This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the LARSON CABLE TRAILER (LCT) and its maintenance, setup and operation, and transport. There is important safety information that both you and others operating the trailer must know. Please give your full attention to safety.

Here at LARSON, we have been burying cable for over 39 years. Several years ago we started burying fiber. This was a whole new ball game since fiber cant be cut and spliced when obstacles are met. We initially designed a figure-8 machine and reel winder on our caterpillar. When we came to an obstacle (oil road, shallow cables, etc.) our plow and entire crew were left unwinding and rewinding cable off and onto the cable plow. Efficiency was very poor.

We looked everywhere for a trailer capable of figure-eighting and rewinding. Most, if not all, cable trailers we found were frame-mounted directly to the axle, slowing transport. Also, there wasnt a cable trailer that had a bed or reel turner rugged enough for our needs and adaptable to different sized reels.

We built the LCT 5600 cable trailer to meet our needs.. A LCT 5700 model is also available. This trailer is a stripped-down version of the LCT 5600. These trailers will save you time and manpower to bury cable in new and more efficient ways.

When it comes to service, remember that your LARSON dealer knows your trailer best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. Your dealer invites you to return to him for all of your service needs both during and after the warranty period.

WARNING! Failure to read and understand the safe operation of this trailer could lead to serious personal injury or death. If you do not understand the instructions in this manual, contact your LARSON dealer.

This is a SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL and indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of PERSONAL INJURY.

Always store this manual with the trailer for future reference.

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SECTION 2: GENERAL INFORMATION AND DESCRIPTION

The LCT 5600 has an overall length of 14 feet with a 5 ft. by 6 ft. treated-wood flatbed for hauling small equipment and needed tools to a job site. The trailer will lift 5500 lb. reels of various sizes or haul a mini-excavator, basements, pads, boxes, anodes, and other materials to a job site at 65-75 miles per hour. The hydraulic system has a flow rate of 9 gallon rpm at 2000 psi, powered by a 13 hp Honda engine. This allows the LCT to figure-8 and rewind cable at a rate of 500 ft. rpm. The reel turner rack is powered by an orbital motor operated from a control panel. The control panel swings 180 allowing the user to efficiently operate the hydraulic system. The hydraulic lifting rack makes loading and unloading a one-man operation.

In addition, a dumpster attachment is available for the trailer which will handle two yards of dirt or gravel enabling the back-fill of holes much more quickly and efficiently. Also, the dumpster can be used to haul away cement, excess dirt, tree roots, etc.

A level winding device is also available with the LCT 5600. This works well and is much safer when retiring overhead electric wires or communication cables.

A LCT 5700 model is also available from LARSON CABLE TRAILERS. This trailer is a stripped-down version of the LCT 5600. It has no figure-eighting capabilities and no reel-turning rack assembly. It does have a hydraulic lift (5500 lbs.) that operates by electric motor and comes with a deep cycle marine battery. It includes a push-button control with a 15-ft. cord allowing the operator to stand by the reel when loading. Standard on the LCT 5700 are a 7 ft. treated-wood deck, 2 loading ramps, an arbor, and extra arbor hooks located on the back of the lifting arms. These extra hooks and a second arbor (not included) enable the trailer to lift and carry 4 of the small overhead wire reels for stringing out 3-phase power or two medium size reels for single phase power.

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SECTION 3: STARTING AND OPERATION

Your trailer is equipped with many standard features, and may be equipped with optional accessories, and will require your full understanding of proper operating procedures. This particular manual will cover most, but not all of these features. A separate owners manual for the Honda engine is provided with your trailer. Be certain you have full working knowledge of all features, and contact your dealer or the manufacture should you have questions or incomplete knowledge of your vehicles operation.

BEFORE STARTING:

1. Check all fluid levels.2. Check air pressure in all tires.3. Make sure trailer is properly greased.4. Check lights and brake system.

HYDRAULIC LIFTING RACK SETUP:

1. Pull keeper pin in

lifting arm.

2. Extend lifting arm to desired length.

3. Replace keeper pin in lifting arm.

WARNING! Always check hydraulic fluid before starting engine.

WARNING! Always make sure hydraulic valve is open before starting engine. Starting engine with valve closed will damage hydraulic pump.

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REEL LOADING:

1. Grease reel hubs.

2. Remove arbor from lifting rack.

3. Remove locking collar and bushing from arbor. Grease inside of bushing. Place bushing in reel.

4. Slide locking collar onto arbor and place collar on arbor hook. Set screw facing away from reel.

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5. Place arbor in bushing and push through reel. If reel hubs are not level, insert arbor from lowest hub.

6. Grease inside of opposite bushing, place onto arbor, and slide bushing into the reel hub.

7. Slide opposite locking collar on arbor and place on arbor hook. Again, set screw facing away from reel.

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8. From the control panel, lower lifting arms of trailer below height of arbor in reel.

9. Align arbor to lifting rack and raise reel rack lifting arms, making contact with arbor.

10. Lower stiff legs on back of each side of trailer. This is optional if trailer is attached securely to transport vehicle.

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11. Center cable reel and lock arbor collars with set screws.

12. Load cable reel using reel rack lever on control panel.

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HYDRAULIC REEL TURNER:

The reel turner is powered by the orbital motor (which also powers the figure-8 device). The reel turner is operated from the control panel. The speed of the reel turner is also controlled from the control panel.

1. Line up reel turner rack tires to cable reel.2. Engage drive tires to reel.3. Operate reel turner from control panel.4. When finished, disengage reel turner to upright position

FIGURE-8 DEVICE SETUP:

1. Before figure-8ing, inspect reel for nails, sharp edges, missing boards, etc. anything that can catch and obstruct movement of cable.

Duct tape can be used to smooth a sharp edge.

2. Align drive tires to outside rims of reel.

3. Remove figure-8 pole from carrying rack at front of trailer

4. Place figure-8 pole into tube on receiver hitch.

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5. Remove figure-8 device from mount on right side of trailer. Place device on figure-8 pole. Pin device to pole.

6. Thread cable through figure-8 deviceand close and lock figure-8 device.

7. Place figure-8 tube bracket on figure-8 device and lock figure-8 device to figure-8 pole at top with pin key.

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8. Place PVC split tube around cable and slide PVC split tube onto tube bracket.

9. Tighten split tube to bracket with T-handle set screw.

10.Remove drive motor from reel-turner axle and place drive motor on figure 8 device.

11. Set brake on reel turner axle.

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12. Move reel-turner axle tires to within 1 inch of reel rims. This is to stop movement of reel during figure-8ing operations.

13. Remove back lock pin fromcontrol panel.

14. Unlock latch from front of 15. Swing control panel to workingcontrol panel. position at back of trailer.

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16. Begin figure-8ing by operating rotation

lever and swinging figure-8 device left and right or back and forth.

WARNING! Be sure to take hold of figure-8 device before operating control panel.

17. This is a successful figure-8 result.

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FIGURE 8 FORK ASSEMBLY:

The figure 8 fork assembly consists of 3 pieces (2 poles & 1 fork) that snap together. As the photos illustrate, the figure 8 fork holds the cable up off of the pile to prevent twisting and tangling of the cable while retiring the cable onto the reel.

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LEVEL WINDING DEVICE:

The level winding device holds any wire in place when being retired to the reel. This eliminates the risk of operator injury associated with leveling manually.

1. The level winding device is stored on the passenger side fender of the LCT. Unpin the cylinder and set pin aside.

2. Remove level winding device from fender.

3. Fold out right arm and place in 4. Fold out left arm and place in the center receiving hitch tubing. drivers side hitch tubing. Pin Pin in place. in place.

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5. Lift roller arm. Using the same pins that hold cylinder in fender rack, pin in the cylinder. The back of the cylinder should rest at bottom of configuration.

6. Adjust roller arm to desired heightfor application.

7. Unhook latch on front of valve table. 8. Pull pin on back side of valve table.

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9. Swing control panel to working position at back of trailer.

10.Swing valve table to back of trailer. Connect hydraulic hoses to auxiliary hydraulic connections at control panel. It doesnt matter which hose you hook up first.

11. Control level winding device by operating auxiliary level on control panel.

DUMPSTER:

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With the dumpster attachment, the Larson Cable Trailer becomes an even more versatile tool. The hydraulic lifting rack handily loads the dumpster onto the trailer, even with the dumpster full. And because of the sturdy construction, the dumpster can handle a wide variety of materials, from excess dirt and gravel to rocks and other debris. Dumpsters are available in 1 yard and 2 yard sizes.

To attach dumpster to LCT:

1. Back trailer into lifting position. Lifting arms should extend along either side of dumpster unit.

2. Attach D-rings of dumpster to hooked collars on lifting rack arbor.

3. Load dumpster using reel rack lever.

4. This is the dumpster loaded successfully on LCT.

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5. To use as a dump box, attach chains (provided with dump box) from D-ring on lower dumpster to LCT lifting arm. Repeat procedure on opposite side of dumpster.

6. To empty dumpster, push reel rack lever to lower position.

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7. Once dumping is completed, return dumpster onto trailer by pulling reel rack lever.

RAMPS:

1. Ramps for loading small equipment have built in storage for when they are not in use. Ramps are located under trailer beneath reel turner rack.

2. To remove, pull pins and slide out.3. Set on back bumper of trailer.4. Make sure stiff legs are down and secured or trailer is securely attached to

transport vehicle before using ramps for loading.

TRANSPORTING:

Before transporting:

1. Gas must be turned off on Honda engine.2. Wheel turning rack must be in upright position.3. All set screws must be tightened.4. Control panel must be locked down.

Warning! Failure to heed the above information may result in serious injury or death!

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LARSON CABLE TRAILERS PARTS LISTModel 5600

Part Number Description8,000 Dexter Axle 5/8 press in studs p/n 7-232 Axle 8,000 lbs. Torflex16.5x9.75 Trailer Rim12-16.5LT GoodYear Trailer Tire18.5x8.5x8 Reel Turner Rack Tire & Rim11x4x4 Figure 8 Assembly Tire & RimW-222EL Linkbelt Bearing72MM-3-R FlangeNPS-106 RPC BCA Federal Mogul Bearing72-MS Bearing FlangeTB0230AS110AAAB 13 hp engine Parker Hannifin Orbital Motor104 20XX 2-Speed 20 hp engine Eaton Orbital MotorPR HR400G4 13 HP w/2 stage pump Prince Orbital Motor7000 lbs. Bulldog Drop Jack86000448 New Holland Rubber Fastener#351 Hook Clamp Valve Cover Hood De-Sta-Co CLAMPS

Electrical System427KR Peterson Tail LightP/N 1214 Tekonsha Shurset III Breakaway Kit

Hydraulic SystemGX390 13 HP Honda engine with oil alertGX620K1 20 HP Honda engine with oil alertTK50 25 Gallon ReservoirHWSG-5-T Site Fill and Temp GaugeHWTMS25-10000RB3 Suction Screen 2 OS 1 IS DiameterP3/4M Magnetic BIK PlugHWDFB40-03 Vented Filter Oil Reservoir CapCIM-50270 Cimtek 1 NPT AdapterCIM-70134 Cimtek 10 Micron FilterSP20A9A9H2R 13 hp 9 gpm Prince Hydraulic PumpPR SP20A14A9H2R 2BT SP20 20 hp 12 gpm Prince Hydraulic PumpP 167848 Donaldson Hyd Filter Head AssemblyP-551551 Donaldson Hydraulic FilterBrake pads on reel turner brake are SKU# 5592275 MKD-377 Wearever Silver Disc Brake Pads fit a 92 Pontiac Grand Prix rear pad only is used.6024 Hydraulic Pump Mount0625-156 Reuland RCI Coupling Half1000-250 Reuland RCI Coupling Half144916 Prince Flow Control ValveSS AID SEL W/KNB valve associate with 2-speed motor

20 & 13 hp Prince Valve

Bore Stroke ModelPrince 3000 PSI Cylinder 2 12 PMC-42012Prince 2500 PSI Cylinder 3.5 36 PMC-5536

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LCT Model 5600 parts list continued

Hoses All are 3000 PSI Female Swivel JICPart# Length & Size1 30 x 1 Suction Hose2 14 x 3 14 x 4 146 x 5 148 x 3/86 14 x 3/87 810 x 3/88 810 x 3/89 30 x 3/810 20 x 3/811 7 x 3/812 8 x 3/813 11 x 3/814 11 x 3/815 23 x 3/816 23 x 3/817 16 x

Hydraulic FittingsAdapter 6802-8-106500-6-10 916 Male Tube to 7/8 Male O-Ring 37DE5406-20-16 1 Male Pipe to 1 Female Pipe Bushing5502-20-20 1 Male Pipe 1 Female Pipe 96400-12-12 1 1/16 Male Tube to 1 1/16 Male O-Ring2501-8-12 Male Tube to Male Pipe 90 Degrees2501-6-8 9/16 Male Tube to Male Pipe 90 Degrees6801-8-8 Male Tube 90 Degrees to Adj. O-Rings6801-8-10 Male Tube 90 Degrees to 7/8 Adj. O-RingsBV100 1 FNPT Ball Valve5406-1116 1 Male Pipe to 1 Male Pipe2603-6-6 9/16 Male Tube Tee 37 Degree Flare2501-6-8 9/16 Male Tube to Male Pipe 90 Degree6500-6 9/16 Male Tube 90 Degree to 9/16 Female SW

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LCT Model 5600 parts list continued

LCT Manufactured PartsLCT-1003 Reel Lifting Rack AssemblyLCT-100315 Reel Lifting Rack Hinge PipeLCT-100322 Reel Lifting Height AdjusterLCT-1004 Reel Turner Rack AssemblyLCT-10048 Reel Turner Rack Hinge PipeLCT-100432 Reel Turner Rack AxleLCT-100573 RampLCT-100576 Arbor Lock-in CollarLCT-100571 2 CollarLCT-100570 3 CollarLCT-100561 2 ArborLCT-100560 3 ArborLCT-100566 Figure 8 PoleLCT-100569 Figure 8 Tube BracketLCT-100553 Figure 8 DeviceLCT-10055304 Figure 8 Device Drive ShaftLCT-10055313 Figure 8 Device Guide ProtectorLCT-100559 Engine HoodLCT-100562 Control Valves HoodLCT-100537 Stiff LegLCT-100551 Reel Turner Hub AssemblyLCT-100541 Cylinder Hinge Lower LinkLCT-100540 Cylinder Hinge Upper LinkLCT-100587 Orbital Motor StabilizerLCT-100591 Swivel Valve Table

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LARSON CABLE TRAILERS PARTS LISTMODEL 5700

Part Number DescriptionElectrical System427 KR Peterson Tail Light1214 Tekonsha Shurset 3 Break-away KitSRM-27 Interstate 12V Deep Cycle Battery

Hydraulics SystemIB2E3A4C5A6AAE7D8F2200 Pump, Reservoir KTI Electric MotorPMC-5536 3.5 x 36 2500 psi Prince Cylinder

Hoses All are 3000 PSI Female Swivel JICPart# Length & Size1 3/8 x 302 3/8 x 203 3/8 x 844 3/8 x 965 3/8 x 54

Fittings2401-6-8 9/16 male tube to pipe 902603-6-8 9/16 male tube tee to 37 degree flare6801-6-4 3/8 male 90 to 3/8 adj O-ring

874F10U8E Dexter 8000# Torflex Axle12-16.5 LT Good Year Tires16.5 x 9.75 RimsTWL190DL Bulldog 7000# Drop Jack

LCT Manufactured PartsLCT 1003 Reel Lifting Rack AssemblyLCT 100315 Reel Lifting Rack Hinge PipeLCT 100322 Reel Lifting Height AdjusterLCT 100573 RampLCT 100571 2 Arbor Lock-in CollarLCT 100561 2 ArborLCT 100537 Stiff LegLCT 100541 Cylinder Hinge Lower LinkLCT 100540 Cylinder Hinge Upper Link

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20853 - 418TH AvenueIroquois, SD 57353

605-546-8502Toll Free 1-866-250-7624

Fax: 605-546-8503E-mail: cs@larsonct.com

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