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Abbey Tub Feeders
4.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Contd).
UNLOADING
1.
Select the desired unloading program.
2.
Lower the elevator (if fitted) to the correct unloading height and start the conveyor & elevator
running in the correct direction.
3.
Adjust the speed of the conveyor and open the door of the feeder the required amount as indicated
by the scale on the door. The door can only be fully closed when the machine is empty Never close
the dour more than 12 inches from the fully open position when the machine is unloading.
4.
Start the PTO and keep the tractor r.p.m. between 1900 - 2100 r.p.m. The unloading rate of the feed
can be controlled by the forward speed of the tractor. It can also be controlled by the amount that
the unloading door is open and the speed of the conveyor.
5.
The feed can be unloaded once the above variables are set.
6.
As the machine nears empty, the unloading door can be opened fully to allow the remaining material
to be quickly removed.
7.
The feeder can then be refilled with another mix of material.
Summary of Contents for VF1500T
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