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Page 1: ...1 Ag Bag International Ltd MB7010 HyPac November 2003 Section 0 AG BAG INTERNATIONAL MB7010 HyPac A900015 OPERATO R S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...e overview section shows and identifies the location of many of the commonly used features of the Ag Bagger Section 3 Features and Controls Pictures depicting the many features and controls with a sho...

Page 3: ...ghway are caused by the failure of some individual to follow simple and fundamental safety rules or precautions For this reason most accidents can be prevented by recognizing the real cause and doing...

Page 4: ...WORDS 3 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES 4 LIGHTING AND MARKING 4 SAFETY SIGN CARE 5 HOW TO INSTALL SAFETY SIGNS 5 TIRE SAFETY 5 BEFORE OPERATION 6 DURING OPERATION 7 FOLLOWING OPERATION 8 HIGHWAYAND TRAN...

Page 5: ...unctional purposes cannot be guarded Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be use to alert against unsafe practices SIGNAL...

Page 6: ...prior to use Replace any CAUTION WARNING DANGER or NOTICE label that is not readable or is miss ing Do not attempt to operate this equipment under the influence of drugs or alcohol Review the safety...

Page 7: ...gn the decal over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the exposed sticky backing in place Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining portion of t...

Page 8: ...t tires are inflated evenly Give the unit a visual inspection for any loose bolts worn parts or cracked welds and make necessary repairs Follow the maintenance safety instructions included in this man...

Page 9: ...ys look around to make sure that it is safe to start the engine of the towing vehicle or move the unit This is particularly import with higher noise levels and quiet cabs as you may not hear people NO...

Page 10: ...atched together at all times NEVER USE INDEPEN DENT BRAKING WITH MACHINE IN TOW AS LOSS OF CONTROL AND OR UPSET OF UNIT CAN RESULT Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions and ensure...

Page 11: ...ich you are operating Watch for obstructions overhead and to the side while transporting Always operate equipment in a position to provide maximum visibility at all times PERFORMING MAINTENANCE Good m...

Page 12: ...vicing and before moving After servicing be sure all tools parts and service equipment are removed Do not allow grease or oil to build up on any step or platform Never replace hex bolts with less than...

Page 13: ...etely shut down If you are going in to the hopper area to prevent any possibility of injury the PTO shaft should be disconnected from the tractor Climbing onto the conveyor should never be done any it...

Page 14: ...nit Failure to do so may result in Personal Injury to you or others If the manual is missing obtain a replacement from your Dealer YOUR RESPONSIBILITY As indicated on the label it is the responsibilit...

Page 15: ...and relieve all stored pres sure on the hoses before servicing Never run your hand over a hydraulic hose you suspect has a leak To replace this decal reorder part number 1530127 from your Ag Bag Deale...

Page 16: ...n for this Warning Decal is to let you know that you should make sure that all shields are in place anytime the PTO shaft is in operation If you are going to remove a PTO shield make sure the tractor...

Page 17: ...sure you read and understand the section on preparing the Ag Bag ger for transit in the Operator s Manual The PB6000 has its wheels fixed in place this requires that it be towed in the bagging positi...

Page 18: ...warranty valid use only the viscosity listed in the Service and Maintenance section of the Operator s Manual To replace this decal reorder part number 1530028 from your Ag Bag Dealer TRACTOR TO BE IN...

Page 19: ...side of the front of the Ag Bagger Follow all safety procedures for removing the shield To prevent excessive wear oil the chain twice per bag To replace this decal reorder part number 1530054 from yo...

Page 20: ...a en operacion or transportando 4 Make sure everyone is clear of machine BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OR ENGAG ING POWER KEEP CHILDREN AWAY AT ALL TIMES Haga seguro que nadie este en o ALREDEDOR DE LA MAQUI...

Page 21: ...the lights and reflectors that are required by the local highway and transport authorities are in place and clean and can be seen clearly by all overtaking and oncoming traffic 3 Attach securely to th...

Page 22: ...orms of nitric fumes that can be harmful to your lungs If enough fumes are inhaled they can be fatal SERVICING THE AG BAGGER Do not attempt to perform service or maintenance to the Ag Bag ger or PTO s...

Page 23: ...T NO SMOKING Handle fuel with care while fueling Fuel is extremely flammable and explosive BATTERY Handle battery with caution Sulfuric acid in the battery s electrolyte is strong enough to burn skin...

Page 24: ...19 Labels Notice GREASE ROTOR BEARING 15 HYDRAULIC OIL ONLY 16 Notice Labels 15 TRACTOR TO BE IN NEUTRAL 16 Labels Other ENGLISH SPANISH 17 OIL CHAIN 17 Other Labels 17 Labels Warning KEEP SHIELDS IN...

Page 25: ...tifies the location of many of the commonly used features of the Ag Bagger The pictures should be used as a reference to quickly locate the different options and features of your Ag Bagger Also the te...

Page 26: ...MACHINE OVERVIEW 2 Ag Bag International Ltd MB7010 HyPac November 2003 Section 2 Table of Contents FRONT VIEW 3 REAR VIEW 4 RIGHT SIDE VIEW 5 LEFT SIDE VIEW 6 INDEX 7...

Page 27: ...ED TABLE WHEEL 3 FEED TABLE WING 4 FEED TABLE BELT ENDLESS 5 FEED TABLE 6 ROTOR STRIPPER BAR 7 BEATER BAR LOWER 8 BEATER BAR UPPER 9 WHEEL DRIVE 10 AIR BRAKE CANNISTER 11 WHEEL COLUMN 12 AIR CONDITION...

Page 28: ...13 14 15 16 17 18 1 385 65R 19 5 TIRE 2 BAG PAN 3 TUNNEL FLOOR 4 ROTOR STRIPPER BAR 5 ANCHOR SUPPORT 6 ANCHOR 7 10 TUNNEL 8 WHEEL DRIVE 9 WHEEL COLUMN 10 ENGINE MOUNTING FRAME 11 RADIATOR SCREEN 12 EN...

Page 29: ...2003 Section 2 RIGHT SIDE VIEW 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 385 65R 19 5 TIRE 2 HYDRAULIC LIFT JACK 3 FEED TABLE 4 FEED TABLE WING 5 FEED TABLE WHEEL 6 BELT DRIVE 7 AIR CHAMBER 8 SAFETY MIRROR 9 EN...

Page 30: ...HyPac November 2003 Section 2 LEFT SIDE VIEW 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 9 10 8 1 FEED TABLE WHEEL 2 FEED TABLE WING 3 FEED TABLE 4 385 65R 19 5 TIRE 5 HYDRAULIC LIFT JACK 6 AIR CONDITIONER UNIT 7 ACCESS LADDER 8...

Page 31: ...er Bar Upper 3 Belt Drive 3 5 E Engine Air Cleaner 3 5 Engine Cowling 3 Engine Exhaust 4 5 Engine Mounting Frame 4 Exhaust System 3 F Feed Table 3 5 6 Feed Table Belt Endless 3 Feed Table Wheel 3 5 6...

Page 32: ...FEATURES AND CONTROLS 1 Ag Bag International Ltd MB7010 HyPac November 2003 Section 3 AG BAGGER MODEL MB7010 HyPac...

Page 33: ...tures of this cab Quiet High Visibility Day or Night Tinted Safety Glass Climate controlled cab Adjustable Operators Seat Standard Passenger Seat Multifunction Power Ports Air Conditioning Heat Pressu...

Page 34: ...red with heating and air conditioning Heating Standard on Sound Gard Cab Air Conditioning Optional on Sound Gard Cab Cab Lights and Wiper Con trols Located within easy reach of the operator s chair th...

Page 35: ...gnostics Gauge 6 Ignition Switch 7 Idle Speed 8 Mode Switch 9 Anchor Float 10 Anchor In Out 11 Feed Table Lift Lower 12 Tunnel Clean Out 13 Sprayer 14 Hyd Lift Jack Engine End 15 Hyd Lift Jack Cab End...

Page 36: ...ake Control Engine End 2 Feed Table Speed Control 3 Steering Engine End 4 Wheel Drive Engine End 5 Wheel Drive Cab End 6 Steering Cab End 7 Air Brake Control Cab End 8 Air Brake Gauge Cab End 9 Tachom...

Page 37: ...hts 8 Air Conditioning 9 Field Lamps 10 Open 11 Wiper Power 12 Open 13 Cab Power Outlet 14 Open Constant Power 15 Open 16 Open 17 Radio Memory Dome 18 Open 19 Open 20 Open Fuse Panel Located on the le...

Page 38: ...quid applicator which is designed for wet inoculant Optional Jumbo Inoculant Applicator Your Ag Bagger may be equipped with an inoculant applicator Pictured here is a jumbo applicator which is designe...

Page 39: ...rams push the tunnel back towards the bag for ease in cleaning product from inside the tunnel Standard Sweeping Hydraulic Tunnel Clean Out Front View Viewed from the front you can see how the tunnel b...

Page 40: ...a that slip into receivers b on the tunnel they are then pinned c into place Standard Cast Alloy Tine Cap Design for durability and ease of replacement The Tine Cap a spring clips b and rotor tooth c...

Page 41: ...o assist in the service of your machine Standard Platform Roller Cams Located below the Sound Gard cab and operators access plat form these roller cams assist in the movement of the platform for servi...

Page 42: ...e lower bar b is chain driven in tandem with the rotor The beater bars move the prod uct evenly to the rotor a b Feed Table Wing The feed table wing allows the product to be unloaded into the feed tab...

Page 43: ...External Located on either end of the Ag Bagger these controls operate the lift jacks Switches 14 15 on the Arm Rest Console operate the jacks from inside the cab Standard Warning Devices Located on t...

Page 44: ...n adjuster on either side of the feed table Standard Cable Anchor Used to aid in the compaction of product in the bagging opera tions the cable anchor shown in the transport position is con trolled by...

Page 45: ...ndard Access Ladder Made of aluminum the operator s access ladder easily slides un der the operator s cab when not in use and makes for legal transport Standard Air Outlet Added for your convenience t...

Page 46: ...for installing tunnel extensions as well as installing the Ag Bag Bag Standard Bag Boom Swing For ease of operating the bag boom a hydraulic ram has been added to swing the boom back and forth Standar...

Page 47: ...l laws in your area Standard Feed Table Lock The Feed Table Lock is used to lock the feed table in the up posi tion for transport It is strongly recommended that you do not moveyourAg Bagger from one...

Page 48: ...ssure as follows 1 Anchor Pressure 2 System Pressure Cab End 3 System Pressure Engine End Standards Hydraulic Wheel Drive Your Ag Bagger is equipped with four wheel drive Each wheel is driven by separ...

Page 49: ...URES AND CONTROLS 18 Ag Bag International Ltd MB7010 HyPac November 2003 Section 3 Air Conditioner Installed as an option the Red Dot air conditioner will keep you cool in the warmest of weather Optio...

Page 50: ...ed Control 5 Feed Table Wheel 12 Feed Table Wing 10 Feed Table Wing Lock 16 Fuse Panel 5 6 H Horn 4 Hyd Lift Jack Cab End 4 Hyd Lift Jack Engine End 4 Hydraulic Bag Pan 13 Hydraulic Lift Jack 10 Hydra...

Page 51: ...contained in this manual You should also assure that all personal who will be operating the Ag Bagger read and understand this material Special attention should be paid to the warnings contained in th...

Page 52: ...HEEL POSITION 6 ARM REST CONTROLS 7 CENTER CONSOLE CONTROLS 10 SIGHT GAUGE LOCATIONS 12 CHECK FOR HYDRAULIC LEAKS 14 STARTING THE ENGINE 14 CHECK FOR AIR LEAKS 15 CHECK SYSTEM PRESSURE 15 TUNNEL EXTEN...

Page 53: ...owing fluid levels Levels should not exceed manufactures recommendations Check all Operators Manuals to assure proper levels are maintained ____ Engine Fuel ____ Engine Oil ____ Hydraulic Oil Tank ___...

Page 54: ...operating positions By pulling the rod the platform is re leased and will move in and out to the desired position Operator s Platform Trans port Position This illustration shows the Operator s Platfor...

Page 55: ...lock pin with hair pin To install ref B remove pin 3 and pull out hitch 2 After moving the hitch a short distance place the pin back into the hole as you pull out the hitch it will drop into a second...

Page 56: ...h other Normally the wheel lock pin will be in the position depicted in picture D which is locked Picture B shows the position of arrows 1 2 and 3 when the wheel drive is in the bagging po sition Note...

Page 57: ...beater bar Press bottom of switch to stop them 4 Beater Bar Switch Press top of switch for counterclock wise rotation Press bottom of switch for clockwise rotation Center position of switch will stop...

Page 58: ...s away from the tunnel Watch the anchor scale for position of the anchors 11 Feed Table Switch Press top of the switch to raise the feed table Press the bottom of the switch to lower the feed table Ma...

Page 59: ...the switch to LIFT the engine end oftheAg Bagger off the ground Press and hold the bottom of the switch to LOWER the engine end to the ground 15 Lift Jack Switch Cab End Press and hold top of the swit...

Page 60: ...eel po sition Use the mirror to observe white arrows for wheel position 4 Wheel Drive Engine End Controls the speed and rotation of the wheels on the engine end of the Ag Bagger 5 Wheel Drive Cab End...

Page 61: ...ge Engine End the red indicator needle is the system pressure The white needle is the engine end operating pressure 12 Fuse Panel not shown 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9 Tachometer Indicates engine RPM...

Page 62: ...ount of anchor cable that has been re leased into the bag Planetary Sight Gauge Located on the front side of the Ag Bagger below the engine compartment This gauge indi cates the level of fluid in the...

Page 63: ...IGHT GAUGE LOCATIONS CONT Hydraulic Tank Sight Gauge Viewable only from inside the operator s cab the gauge is lo cated between the fuel and hy draulic tanks The gauge indi cates hydraulic tank level...

Page 64: ...well clear of any moving parts on the Ag Bagger before starting engine Starting the engine Before starting the engine make sure everyone is away from any moving parts of the Ag Bagger Review the corr...

Page 65: ...ch indicates the sys tem pressure and should read between 100 120 psi as the correct operating pressure and 2 a white needle which is the engine end air brake pressure indicator Check System Hydraulic...

Page 66: ...from the tunnel ex tension located on the center of the extension and the back of the inoculant applicator plate Fig 2 This pin should be reinstalled any time the Ag Bagger is transported c Using the...

Page 67: ...nhook the feed table locking pins 2 Lower the feed table to the ground See page 8 item 11 a Press bottom of switch to lower the feed table b Immediately release the switch to stop feed table 3 Loosen...

Page 68: ...SE MB7010 HyPac 10 Foot Tunnel TD1015 TD1020 TD1025 TD1030 1 2 Remember to use only Ag Bag bags Theyaredesignedtofitand function properly They are iden tified by the TRI DURA name on the box The box e...

Page 69: ...ows 1a and 1b align 3 After moving the wheel make sure the locking pin located be hind arrow 1b is not in the locked position as shown in fig 2 4 Using the controls on the arm rest console lower feed...

Page 70: ...rotate it using 8d and 8b until you can set the cradle on the ground near the tunnel opening it should be close to the center of the tunnel Do not disconnect cable Using 8a fully open the bag pan 9 L...

Page 71: ...d the anchor support 6 Using the Anchor In Out con trol on the Arm Rest Counsel move the cables in until the an chor is pulled snugly into the socket support Make sure the Anchor Float switch is in th...

Page 72: ...cradle down onto the tunnel Do not rest the bag on the extension Remove all the tape or ropes that hold the bag folds together 12 Recheck and make sure all tape and ropes have been re moved from the...

Page 73: ...e end of the bag us ing Master Seal Follow the in structions included with the Master Seal Master Seal tool and sealing board are available from your Ag Bag Dealer 3 OR use a Double Knot Tie a find th...

Page 74: ...uttons located on the Arm Rest Console Once this sys tem is setup to eliminate con fusion it should not be changed Before proceeding it is important that all personal that will be in volved in the bag...

Page 75: ...the OFF position 3 Using the established communications procedure start the product moving into the bag 4 If the Ag Bagger has an Inoculant applicator start it now 5 Monitor the loads placed into the...

Page 76: ...eep warning light on the center console is out See item 10 page 10 4 If you are going to start a new bag at the end of this bag pull the Ag Bagger forward until the bag has been pulled from the tunnel...

Page 77: ...PREPARE THE AG BAGGER FOR TRANSPORT Feed Table Transport 1 Unlockthewings Youmayfind either of the locks at right 2 Fold the wings flat onto the Feed Table then lock the wings together with the load b...

Page 78: ...e the wheels into transport position 2 Align the arrows on the wheel column Maker sure arrows a and b align 3 Lock the wheels Tunnel Extension Transport 1 Latch bag boom hook to lifting lug at top of...

Page 79: ...socket back into tunnel 3 Using the controls on the Arm Rest Console take the slack out of the cable Pintle Hitch Transport Use only the pintle hitch provide for towing the Ag Bagger 1 Remove the pin...

Page 80: ...r Ag Bagger 3 Using the lift jack lower the Ag Bagger onto the pintle hitch 4 Shut off Ag Bagger engine 5 Connect the Ag Bagger lights to the tow vehicle The connector should have been installed to th...

Page 81: ...t Gauge 13 I Identifying Your Ag Bag 18 Identifying Your Ag Bag Bag 18 Idle Control Switch 7 Ignition Switch 7 Installing The Ag Bag Bag 19 L Lift Jack Switch Cab End 9 Lift Jack Switch Engine End 9 M...

Page 82: ...the site for best results Also covered is keeping the correct tension on the cables for best compactions The information contained here will help you to protect you investment in the feed you bag It i...

Page 83: ...Bag International Ltd MB7010 HyPac November 2003 Section 5 Table of Contents BAG GUARANTEE 3 BAGGING SURFACE 4 BAD WEATHER BAGS 4 PROTECT AGAINST THE WIND 4 FILLING THE BAG 5 CONTROLLING BAG STRETCH...

Page 84: ...will replace the bag without charge If the feed in the damaged bag requires rebagging Ag Bag will replace the bag discussed above plus one move bag for a total of two bags THE CUSTOMER PART Most of t...

Page 85: ...d clean and level surface is best to bag on By clearing the area rodent problems can be eliminated BAD WEATHER BAGS Consider the surface conditions during the seasons when product will be removed from...

Page 86: ...It is important to remember to keep the bag stretch mark between the 5 and 5 1 2 inches shown above If you go under the 5 inch mark you will not get the proper use of you bag If you go over the 5 1 2...

Page 87: ...t Dry product makes a lumpy bag Long dry chop is hard on the Ag Bagger Remember when trying to make good haylage dry feeds have more resistance they will pack higher in the bag and less brake pressure...

Page 88: ...e 4 Filling the Bag 5 Bagging Surface 4 See also Bagging C Controlling Bag Stretch 5 Correcting Bag Stretch See Bagging D Dry Product 6 See also Moisture F Filling the Bag 5 See also Bagging M Moistur...

Page 89: ...t arise during bagging It is intended to review some of the common problems that might arise during the bagging op eration If problems arise that are not covered here please contact you Ag Bag Dealer...

Page 90: ...me feed from belt to reduce weight 2 Chain Binding 2 Check for binding and realign sprockets 3 Too much buildup on belt roll ers 3 Clean belt roller of build up ENGINE END STEERING WON T TURN 1 Lock p...

Page 91: ...TABLE BELT NOT MOVING BELT IS TIGHT 1 Feed is to wet and heavy and Feed Table motor is going over relief 1 Back off wheel brakes and power in the PAC anchor to help move the feed to the rotor FEED TAB...

Page 92: ...RE VERSE 1 AFC control may need repro gramming 1 Contact your authorized Ag Bag Dealer ARM REST SWITCHES NOT WORK ING 1 Fuse blown 1 Check Change fuse 2 in fuse block CENTER CONSOLE SWITCHES NOT WORK...

Page 93: ...03 Section 7 The information provided in this section of the Operator s Manual is given for general information only It is to help you to service and maintain the Ag Bagger If more information is requ...

Page 94: ...TIONS 3 SERVICE MANUALS 3 LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS 4 CHAIN OIL SPECIFICATIONS 4 TIRE SPECIFICATIONS 5 BOLT SPECIFICATIONS 5 ELECTRICAL FUSE BOX SPECIFICATIONS 6 GENERAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 7 INSTALL...

Page 95: ...ual but all other manuals provided with your Ag Bagger Currently Ag Bag ships manuals for the following 1 Diesel Engine Limited service or operation information will be provided for these items in thi...

Page 96: ...0 20 40 SAE 20 40 100 SAE 30 100 120 SAE 40 120 140 SAE 50 Temperature Degree F Recommended Lubricants Apply the proper weight oil according to surrounding temperature The chart below gives recommende...

Page 97: ...rade 5 Not Graded Grade 8 Bolt Grade Use Torque Not Graded Used for shields and covers Self tapping No Torque Specs Grade 5 Grade 8 Used on brake cali pers only No Torque Specs No Torque Specs Tire Sp...

Page 98: ...3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Electrical Fuse Box Specifications 1 10amp DVC10 2 25amp Arm Rest Power 3 Open 4 25amp Boom Light 5 10amp Console Power 6 10amp Right Pillar 7 25amp Road Lamps 8 25amp Air Condi...

Page 99: ...ily See Chart 1 Planetary Fluid Level Daily See Chart 1 HyPAC Cylinder Cylinder Pins Daily See Chart 2 Sheaves Daily See Chart 2 Lead Sheaves Daily See Chart 2 Bag Boom Extension Sleeve Every 4 Bags S...

Page 100: ...his manual 2 Press the bottom of switch 10 on the Arm Rest Controls and with help from another per son pull enough cable out to al low for the attachment of the anchor to the cable 3 Slide cable end t...

Page 101: ...tight in the socket To adjust fol low step 1 and then proceed to step 4 Anchor Cable Installation 1 Position the cylinder Fully extend the cylinder then retract 1 inch Shut off the tractor when measur...

Page 102: ...y pull the cable tight from the outside 5 Mark both the cables in the same spot as close to the fair lead as possible 6 Using the anchor cable out switch on the arm console ex tend the cable 4 feet Pu...

Page 103: ...ICATE OR SERVICE Ag Bag International Ltd MB7010 HyPac November 2003 Section 7 Feed Table Adjustment 1 Head Roller 2 Head Roller Adjustment Dealer Only 3 Grease Points 4 Belt Adjuster Points 5 Feed Ta...

Page 104: ...er need ad justing Feed Table Adjustment cont Adjust Feed Table Belt 1 Adjustment Bolt 2 Adjustment Lock Nut To adjust belt Tighten adjustment bolt to push belt away for the side you have tightened Lo...

Page 105: ...nt Lock Nut 4 Adjustment Bolt 5 Mounting Plate Bolts Lubricate Chain Daily See Oil Specification in this manual To adjust chain loosen the four mounting plate bolts 5 hold ing the mounting plate Loose...

Page 106: ...equal number of turns at each corner of the en gine frame in the same direction Thiswillhelpkeeptheengineskid level Actualadjustmentmayonly take 1 8 to 1 4 turn After the first adjustment the drive b...

Page 107: ...o the sched ule in this manual Air Brake Adjusting 1 Release the brake pressure 2 Slide the slack adjuster sleeve 2 up Use a 9 16 wrench on the slack adjusting nut 3 3 Tighten the slack adjusting nut...

Page 108: ...rotor while in the machine A Remove spring pins 1 and 2 from the cap 3 and tooth 4 B Slide the tine cap 3 from the tooth 4 C Slide the new tine cap 3 onto the tooth 4 D Install the spring pin 2 throu...

Page 109: ...Chain Tension 14 Bolt Specifications 5 C Chain Oil Specifications 4 D Drive Chain Adjustment 13 E Electrical Fuse Box Specifications 6 F Feed Table Head Roller 12 G General Maintenance Schedule 7 Grea...

Page 110: ...al Ltd MB7010 HyPac November 2003 Appendix C Appendix C discusses the bagging operation in greater detail than other sections of this manual It is recommended that you review this section prior to sta...

Page 111: ...GING INSTRUCTIONS 3 1 THE CROP 3 2 BAG LOCATION PICK AN AREA USING THESE RECOMMENDATIONS 3 3 BAG INSTALLATION 3 4 BAGGING PRESSURE 4 5 SEALING AND VENTING VERY IMPORTANT 4 6 PROTECTION FROM WIND DAMAG...

Page 112: ...these recommendations A Blade the area to remove rocks and sticks B Good drainage site is important C Concrete asphalt gravel or packet limestone works well under bags D Pick a site away from rodents...

Page 113: ...wind whipping the loose ends of the Ag Bag Bag To prevent damage the loose bag end needs to be secured with MasterSeal or by placing tires or other soft material on the end of the bag Wind damage can...

Page 114: ...ased on moisture and length of chop and crop types High moisture shelled corn totals are figured from bagging with a regular Ag Bag machine If using an Ag Bag Grain Bagger totals will be approximately...

Page 115: ...BAG INSTALLATION 3 BAG MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION 4 BAGGING PRESSURE 4 C CAPACITY OF TONS PER RUNNING FOOT OF BAG 5 CROP 3 I INSPECTION 4 INSTALLATION 3 L LOCATION 3 M MANAGEMENT 4 P PRESSURE 4 PROTECT...

Page 116: ...MANAGEMENT MATURITY Moisture The 3M s of Silage...

Page 117: ...d MB7010 HyPac November 2003 Table of Contents 3M S OF AG BAG SILAGE 3 3M 1 MANAGEMENT 3 3M 2 MATURITY 8 SUGGESTED DAILY FEED OUT RATES 10 CUT CROP AT THE PROPER STAGE OF MATURITY 11 3M 3 MOISTURE 13...

Page 118: ...largely determined by three things Dedication Preparation Execution 3M 1 MANAGEMENT THE SOIL The soil should be fertile and pH balanced to insure good germination Good soil management always produces...

Page 119: ...ctic previously formed to butyric acid which is characteristic of spoiled silage Also proteins are broken down to amino acids and these are further degraded to other nitrogenous compounds which may le...

Page 120: ...m and lactobacillus casei are the finishers and are chosen for their fast production of lactic acid and their stability The two enzymes amylase and Fermentation phase Once anaerobic conditions are att...

Page 121: ...be sharpened often to insure a good clean cut of the forage Tearing the material apart causes extensive cell damage to the plant Extra long forages do not feed well and are left in the bunk A set she...

Page 122: ...If exceptional gassing up occurs you may leave the vent open for an additional day Or if you notice the bag puffing up again after shutting the valve open up again until the gases recede then close T...

Page 123: ...ofeedtoyouranimalsafterthe21 dayfermentation cycle If Ag Bag Plus is used the grain will be ready to feed in a shorter time of 7 10 days FEEDING OUT OF THE BAG Because of a higher residual sugar conte...

Page 124: ...become the flower Start as early as midbud if you have a lot of hay to put in especially with first crop Once blossoms show quality drops off very rapidly Don t wait until the perfect time it never se...

Page 125: ...Feet Day Tons Day 8 2 2 9 2 1 4 2 3 4 10 2 1 2 4 11 2 3 4 5 12 3 6 1 2 Winter Rates October April Bag Size Feet Day Tons Day 8 1 1 9 1 1 1 4 10 2 3 11 2 1 4 4 12 2 1 2 5 1 2 Suggested Daily Feed Out...

Page 126: ...Bloom 18 2 58 9 Past Bloom 12 3 49 8 Oat Silage Boot Stage 15 3 65 8 Late Milk to Early Dough 8 5 65 0 Late Dough 8 3 63 5 Grass Silage Pre Bloom 20 4 73 2 Spike 14 0 67 6 Milk 12 1 65 0 Dough 10 6 6...

Page 127: ...w Milk Production Fat Corrected Lbs Amount of Grain Required Lbs Daily Early Bud 66 8 23 0 42 5 3 0 65 0 21 6 39 2 5 7 63 1 20 2 34 0 8 4 61 3 18 8 31 4 10 9 59 4 17 4 26 5 13 5 57 5 16 0 23 4 15 7 Fu...

Page 128: ...are electronic others have probes some cook the moisture out of the feed and leave the residue to weigh for accurate dry matter Contact Ag Bag International for ordering a moisture tester Another met...

Page 129: ...1 1 2 5 1 1 x 2 5 0 1 6 4 2 3 9 0 4 2 0 3 5 0 4 1 0 1 4 3 5 0 T D 1 2 2 5 1 2 x 2 5 0 1 6 5 2 4 5 0 5 0 0 4 2 0 4 8 0 4 5 0 1 6 0 7 1 T D 1 2 3 0 1 2 x 3 0 0 1 4 5 7 5 5 0 6 0 0 5 0 0 5 5 0 5 0 0 1 7...

Page 130: ...anes It is made available to ruminants through the action of cellulolytic bacteria in the rumen Carbohydrates CHO Includes the sugars starch cellulose gums and related substances Carbohydrates are the...

Page 131: ...E Nonfiber carbohydrates The highly digestible carbohydrate fraction of feeds consisting of starch sugar and pectin Subtracting percent DM basis NDF CP ether extract fat and ash from 100 provides as e...

Page 132: ...d grains in one feed A complete ration that fits well into mechanized feeding and the use of computers to formulate least cost rations Unsaturated fat A fat having one or more double bonds not complet...

Page 133: ...ty 13 moisture testers 13 Moisture Testing 13 Index Symbols 3M 1 MANAGEMENT 3 3M 2 MATURITY 8 3M 3 MOISTURE 13 3M s of AG BAG SILAGE 3 A Acid detergent fiber ADF 15 Acid detergent insoluble nitrogen A...

Page 134: ...e 13 Principles of Ensiling Aerobic phase 4 Fermentation phase 5 Stable phase 5 Why use Ag Bag Plus 5 Protein equivalent 16 R Ration 16 Relative feed value RFV 16 Respiration 3 4 Roughage 16 S Saturat...

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