AG-BAG LX1214, Operator'S Manual

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6 - WORKING OPERATIONS
6 - WORKING OPERATIONS ###_6_###
General information
Bag identification
Remember to use only Ag-Bag® bags. They are de-
signed to fit and function properly.
Locate the bag size (1) indicated on the box. Make sure
you are using the correct size for your bagger.
Locate the arrow (2) on the side of the box. It should be
pointing toward the bagger.
NOTE: Be sure to select the best surface for bag place-
ment. Refer to 6-1 .
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Setup for bagging operation
Bagging instructions
Read and follow these procedures for proper bagging of product as well as feed out rates and bag placement.
Bag information
NOTE: The tons per bag are approximate and will vary based on moisture and length of crop and crop types.
Capacity of Tons Per Running Foot of 12 ft Bag: 12 ft
.................. 1814 - 2041.17 kg ( 2 - 2.25 ton ) per 0.3 m
( 1.0 ft ) (approx.)
Suggested Feed Out Rates Per Day:
Winter Feed Out Rate - October to April:
Feet per day
0.8 m ( 2.5 ft )
Tons per day 4536 - 5080.2 kg ( 5 - 5.6 ton )
Summer Feed Out Rate - May to September:
Feet per day
1 m ( 3 ft )
Tons per day 5443 - 6123.50 kg ( 6 - 6.75 ton )
Capacity of Tons Per Running Foot of 14 ft Bag 14 ft
.................. 2494.76 - 2721.55 kg ( 2.75 - 3.00 ton ) per
0.3 m ( 1.0 ft ) (approx.)
Suggested Feed Out Rates Per Day:
Winter Feed Out Rate - October to April:
Feet per day
1 m ( 3 ft )
Tons per day 7484.27 - 8165 kg ( 8.25 - 9 ton )
Summer Feed Out Rate - May to September:
Feet per day
1.1 m ( 3.5 ft )
Tons per day 8709.0 - 9525.4 kg ( 9.6 - 10.5 ton )
The crop
A.
Maturity (pre-bloom)
B.
Moisture Level ( 60 - 65 % target)
C.
Crop Length 19.05 mm ( 0.75 in ) (target)
Haylage and Corn Silage:
Apply enough anchor pressure to fill the bag to within
5.1 cm ( 2.0 in ) of the top of the tunnel. Keep the bag stretch
indicators within the bag manufacturer’s specifications.
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