PRE-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 the PTO drive shaft and are applicable to tractor pulled MODELS.
Be sure your forage box is properly mounted to the truck frame or to the wagon running gear. Consult your dealer if you have any questions about proper installation. A tie down kit from the manufacturer and illustrated in the parts listing of this manual is available for wagon applica- tions.
Input speed to the forage box line shaft must be 540 rpm maximum. On trucks the PTO drive must be reduced to obtain this speed. For tractors, select the 540 rpm option according to manufacturers instructions.
For tractor pull model, set your tractor drawbar to con- form to the standard dimensions shown on the following illustration. This will ensure that the PTO drive shaft will not be over extended.
Before filling the box, slowly engage the PTO and oper- ate box at idle speed to ensure it is operating properly.
DANGER: DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT PTO GUARD ON MACHINE AND ON TRACTOR OR TRUCK. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PER- SONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
DANGER: MAINTAIN PTO DRIVE SHAFT GUARDS IN OPERATING CONDITION. REPLACE THEM IF DAMAGED AND NOT TURNING FREELY. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PER- SONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: INSPECT REGULARLY THAT ALL CONNECTIONS AND BOLTS ARE TIGHT AND SE- CURE BEFORE OPERATING. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Inspect the forage box for proper adjustments as this will ensure maximum machine performance. See “Adjust- ments” section. Grease and oil the forage box as re- quired. See “Lubrication” section.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE UNTIL ALL SHIELDS AND GUARDS ARE IN PLACE AND SE- CURELY FASTENED. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RE- SULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
DRAWBAR & PTO RELATIONSHIP
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