Meyer 3216, 4218, 4220 17, Rear Opening Discharge Door Caution Quick Release, Shutdown Procedures

Slow up, but do not stop the VARIABLE SPEED control when shifting to “HI” RANGE.

CAUTION: YOU CAN MOVE THE RANGE CON- TROL LEVER TO “HI” FOR CLEAN-OUT AT THE END OF UNLOADING AND YOU MAY ALSO FIND IT TO BE AN APPROPRIATE SPEED SELECTION FOR SMALL OR PARTIAL LOADS. DO NOT START AND UNLOAD FULL LOADS IN “HI” RANGE.

NOTE: Control lever settings must be made while the forage box front unloading unit is in operation. Moving the control levers with the unloading unit stopped will be difficult or impossible. This may cause equipment dam- ages and may void the manufacturer’s warranty.

When finished unloading the forage box, perform the “Shut Down Procedures.”

HINGE

BOLTS

REAR

DISCHARGE

DOOR

REAR OPENING DISCHARGE DOOR

CAUTION (QUICK RELEASE!)

SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES

For proper operation, it is IMPORTANT that when un- loading is completed to slowly return the VARIABLE SPEED control lever to the “Neutral” position and then the HI-LO RANGE control lever to the “Neutral” position. Then, disengage the INDEPENDENT OUTFEED CLUTCH control lever to the “Stop” position. This will prepare the forage box front unloading unit for proper “start-up” on the next load of forage.

NOTE: Control lever settings must be made while the forage box front unloading unit is in operation. Moving the control levers with the unloading unit stopped will be difficult or impossible. This may cause equipment dam- ages and may void the manufacturers warranty.

Idle down the tractor engine rpms. Disengage the PTO drive shaft and turn the tractor “OFF.” When all move- ment has stopped, disconnect the PTO drive shaft from the forage box unloading tractor and return it to the PTO storage bracket. Secure the PTO drive shaft into the PTO storage bracket with the rubber tie down strap. Shut down the silo filling blower tractor and wait for all motion to stop. If the forage box is equipped with a cross conveyor extension, raise it up to the transport position and securely latch if before traveling on roadways.

The unloading process described is to be performed by the operator alone. This will eliminate unexpected “start-ups” and minimize other hazards that could result by more that one person in control. If the forage box or silo filling blower should become clogged, shut off all power to the forage box and blower. Wait for all motion to stop. Disconnect PTO drive shaft or hydraulic supply and return hoses. Then, clean out the machine.

Never use “live” power to aid in the clean-out of a clogged machine. If any mechanism fails, move the for- age box to a safe work area and then repair the mecha- nism before proceeding with unloading of the forage. If repairs require the removal of forage from inside of the forage box, then remove the rear discharge door (bolted hinges on top of each side) and then empty the forage manually by hand through the rear opening.

DANGER: NEVER ENTER THE FORAGE BOX OR FRONT UNLOADING UNIT FOR ANY REASON WITHOUT FIRST DISCONNECTING PTO DRIVE SHAFT OR HYDRAULIC HOSES FROM POWER SUPPLY. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERI- OUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Never enter the forage box for any reason if there is any possibility of power being applied to the unit.

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