REAR UNLOAD OPERATION
Whenever adjusting, cleaning, lubricating or otherwise servicing this forage box, you must shutoff and lockout power to the box. Because this box can be truck mounted or powered by a tractor, methods vary. On truck mounted units, the connection between the PTO and box is permanently installed and not intended to be disconnected. On trucks, disengage the PTO drive, turn off the engine, set the parking brake, remove the ignition keys and keep them in your possession to prevent any- one else from accidentally applying power to the box un- expectedly. On tractor pulled units, the connection between the tractor PTO and box is by a removable PTO drive shaft. For tractors, disengage the PTO drive, turn off the engine, set the brakes and disconnect the PTO drive shaft from the tractor.
Throughout this manual, when directed to shutoff and lockout power, be familiar with the previously described procedures for the type of machine you are operating.
References in this manual are made to a PTO drive shaft and are applicable to tractor pulled MODELS.
WARNING: MAKE CERTAIN EVERYONE IS WELL CLEAR OF EQUIPMENT BEFORE APPLYING POWER. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERI- OUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
WITH EXTREME FORCE. KEEP ALL PERSONS WELL CLEAR OF THE FORAGE BOX AND UN- LOADING AREA. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
From the operator’s seat, restart, and SLOWLY engage the PTO to start the apron chains and to open the rear door. Once the door opens, regulate the discharge flow with the engine speed. Do not operate above rated en- gine PTO speed.
Unloading is best observed from the operator’s seat. Keep moving the forage box forward to prevent silage from being carried underneath into the main apron chain return area.
The front of the box has a plexiglass window for conve- nient observation.
WARNING: DO NOT STEP OVER THE PTO DRIVE SHAFT. STAY WELL CLEAR OF THE PTO AT ALL TIMES. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Tractor Pulled:
Always park the forage box and unloading tractor in a straight line. Minimize the unloading angle on the PTO drive shaft to prevent wearing of universal joints when connected to the unloading tractor PTO. Shift the unloading tractor to “Neutral” or “Park”. Set the brakes and turn power off. Remove the PTO drive shaft from the forage box PTO stor- age bracket and connect it to the tractor PTO. Be sure the PTO yoke is securely locked to the tractor PTO.
Make sure all persons are well clear of the forage box and the unloading area.
The rear discharge door opens automatically by releasing its latches as the main aprons begin to move. The rear discharge door can spring open with extreme force when its latches release. See figure 1. Pressure of forage against the rear door causes it to spring open very quickly.
WARNING: THE REAR DISCHARGE DOOR CAN SPRING OPEN QUICKLY AND
REAR
DISCHARGE
DOOR
HINGE BOLTS
REAR DOOR
LATCHES
FIGURE1. REAR OPENING DISCHARGE DOOR
CAUTION - QUICK RELEASE
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