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7. Maintenance

Before continuing, ensure you have completely read and understood this manual’s
Safety section, in addition to the safety information in the section(s) below.

7.1. Maintenance Safety

• Keep components in good condition. Follow the maintenance

procedures.

• Ensure the service area is clean, dry, and has sufficient

lighting.

• Do not modify any components without written authorization

from the manufacturer. Modification can be dangerous and
result in serious injuries.

• Shut down and lock out power before maintaining

equipment.

• After maintenance is complete, replace all guards, service

doors, and/or covers.

• Use only genuine AGI replacement parts or equivalent. Use of

unauthorized parts will void warranty. If in doubt, contact
AGI or your local dealer.

Before attempting maintenance of any kind:

• Lower the conveyor fully.

• Chock wheels.

• Support tube if performing maintenance on the

undercarriage assembly.

If equipped with hydraulics:

Before applying pressure to a

hydraulic system, make sure all components are tight and
that hoses and couplings are in good condition.

7.2. Maintenance Schedule

Proper maintenance habits mean a longer life, better efficiency, and safer operation. Please follow the
Maintenance Schedule below. Keep good records of the hours the conveyor has been operated and the
maintenance performed.

Daily:

Section 7.3 – Visually Inspect the Equipment on page 36

Section 7.4 – Lubricate the Equipment on page 37

Monthly:

Hydraulic Drive Models:

Section 7.6 – Inspect Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings on page 38

PTO TOP-DRIVE FIELD LOADER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR

7. MAINTENANCE

Summary of Contents for Batco BCX2

Page 1: ...in serious injury death or property damage Keep manual for future reference Part Number 8210 00001 R0 Revised January 2020 PTO Top Drive Field Loader Portable Grain Belt Conveyor Operator s Manual Th...

Page 2: ...quired for this product This product has been designed and constructed according to general engineering standards other local regulations may apply and must be followed by the operator Use the sign of...

Page 3: ...11 2 13 1 PTO Driveline Safety 11 2 14 Tire Safety 12 2 15 Personal Protective Equipment 12 2 16 Safety Equipment 13 2 17 Safety Decals 13 2 17 1 Decal Installation Replacement 13 2 17 2 Safety Decal...

Page 4: ...7 7 Inspect the Hopper Flashing 38 7 8 Check the Roller Bearings 38 7 9 Check the Roller Lagging 38 7 10 Tension the Conveyor Belt 39 7 10 1 Top Drive Pinch Roller 40 7 11 Align the Conveyor Belt 41 7...

Page 5: ...of both new and second hand equipment are advised to retain documentary evidence that this manual was provided with the equipment 1 1 Serial Number Location The serial number location for your convey...

Page 6: ...of liability for any resulting damage or injury Intended use for the conveyor Handling grain pulse crops treated seeds or other similar materials Handling fertilizer when strict operation and cleanout...

Page 7: ...neral Product Safety It is the owner operator and maintenance personnel s responsibility to read and understand all safety instructions safety decals and manuals and follow them when operating or main...

Page 8: ...r and fully lower before moving 2 6 Rotating Parts Safety Keep body hair and clothing away from rotating pulleys belts chains and sprockets Do not operate with any guard removed or modified Keep guard...

Page 9: ...y Keep guards in place Do not operate with guard removed Do not walk on step on or damage guards Lock out power before removing a guard Ensure all guards are replaced after performing maintenance PTO...

Page 10: ...nds 2 10 Hand Winch Safety When Equipped Inspect lift cable before using Replace if frayed or damaged Make sure lift cable is seated properly in cable sheaves and cable clamps are secure Tighten brake...

Page 11: ...n emergency Whenever you service or adjust your equipment make sure you shut down the power source and unplug or remove the key as applicable to prevent inadvertent start up and hazardous energy relea...

Page 12: ...ult in serious injury or death Inflate tires to the manufacturer s recommended pressure Tires should not be operated at speeds higher than their rated speed Keep wheel lug nuts tightened to manufactur...

Page 13: ...ce safety decals that are missing or have become illegible See decal location figures that follow Replaced parts must display the same decal s as the original part Replacement safety decals are availa...

Page 14: ...equires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety decals and the areas or particular functions that the decals apply to as well as the safety precautions that must be taken to avoid seriou...

Page 15: ...ious injury or death Keep body hair and clothing away from rotating PTO driveline Do not operate equipment unless all driveline tractor and equipment shields are in place and in good working order Mak...

Page 16: ...ving conveyor belt Shut off and lock out power to adjust service or clean OPEN BELT CONVEYOR WARNING P1513037 To prevent serious injury or death Securely attach equipment to vehicle with correct pin a...

Page 17: ...el must be kept outside of the work area Do not modify the equipment Keep in good working order If the manual guards or decals are missing or damaged contact factory or representative for free replace...

Page 18: ...s injury Anchor intake end and or support discharge end to prevent upending Intake end must always have downward weight Do not release until attached to tow bar or resting on ground Do not raise intak...

Page 19: ...Do not operate with any guard removed or modified Keep guards in good working order Shut off and remove key or lock out power source before inspecting or servicing machine ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD WARNING...

Page 20: ...Rotate winch handle until cable has light tension when in towing position Do not lubricate winch brake discs Inspect lift cable periodically replace if damaged Inspect cable clamps periodically tight...

Page 21: ...d Loader Components Item Description Item Description 1 Swing Away Hopper Conveyor Hitch 7 Top Gearbox Assembly 2 Hopper Assembly 8 Spout and Hood 3 Hopper Cloth Controls 9 Weather Guard Assembly 4 Bo...

Page 22: ...hout direct contact Fully lower the conveyor before transporting and only raise when next to storage facility Attach to a proper towing vehicle with a pin and retainer Always attach safety chain s Do...

Page 23: ...le section Follow all safety precautions when transporting the conveyor and use a proper towing vehicle 1 Fully lower the conveyor there should be slight tension on the lift cable 2 Connect the convey...

Page 24: ...eyor when raising or lowering Move the conveyor into position slowly Do not unhitch and attempt to move by hand Do not leave conveyor in raised position when not in use 5 2 Positioning the Conveyor To...

Page 25: ...ch ensure that the cable anchor on the winch drum is tight all cable clamps are secure the lift cable is seated in cable pulley the cable is in good condition if damaged replace it immediately there i...

Page 26: ...eyor lift can set the tube angle up to 30 when operating Because the belt does not have roll back barriers the material will roll back if the angle is too steep Do not position the conveyor at an angl...

Page 27: ...or Operating Angles Table 4 Maximum Conveying Angles for Grains Grain Maximum Conveyor Operating Angle degrees Flax 24 Lentils 29 Mustard 26 Oats 28 Peas 30 Rice 36 PTO TOP DRIVE FIELD LOADER PORTABLE...

Page 28: ...onveyor Operating Angle degrees Rye 25 Soybeans 28 Sunflower 22 Triticale 23 Wheat 26 Alfalfa Pellets 34 Barley 25 Canary Seed 26 Chickpeas 30 Corn 23 Shelled Corn dry 23 Shelled Corn wet 28 Cotton Se...

Page 29: ...free of obstructions 2 Check conveyor belt alignment to ensure preset alignment does not vary under loaded conditions See Maintenance Section for alignment instructions 3 Check the conveyor belt tens...

Page 30: ...tart running grain through the conveyor and increase the tractor PTO to the specified full speed to produce the required flow 7 To shut down reduce the speed to low idle and lock out the PTO 8 Disconn...

Page 31: ...ur dealer or the factory for the appropriate drive components to give the recommended belt speed If the belt speed is too low conveyor may leak around transition area 6 6 Emergency Shutdown In an emer...

Page 32: ...ean out the conveyor can cause build up of product on the belt and roller shafts causing spillage roller misalignment and excess wear damage to the belt Failure to lock out power can cause severe inju...

Page 33: ...r conveying fertilizer This will help ensure that any product that may be under the belt will be cleaned out and prevent build up Do not attempt to manually remove build up while conveyor is running 2...

Page 34: ...debris or residue 4 Inspect all moving or rotating parts to see if anything has become entangled in them Remove any entangled material 5 Touch up all paint nicks and scratches to prevent rusting 6 Ch...

Page 35: ...parts will void warranty If in doubt contact AGI or your local dealer Before attempting maintenance of any kind Lower the conveyor fully Chock wheels Support tube if performing maintenance on the unde...

Page 36: ...ll guards are in place and in good working order 2 Examine the conveyor for damage or unusual wear 3 Check tightness of bolts nuts fasteners and hardware re torque if necessary 4 Be sure all safety de...

Page 37: ...reasing 3 If fittings will not take grease remove and clean thoroughly 4 Replace fittings if they are broken or will not accept grease 5 If Intake Bushing is present in your auger lubricate it Use SAE...

Page 38: ...fer to Section 9 Specifications on page 51 4 Replace any hose that is badly cut nicked abraded or is separating from the crimped end of the fitting 5 Secure hoses to the machine 7 7 Inspect the Hopper...

Page 39: ...nty To set correct conveyor belt tension 1 Loosen the bearing bolts and jam nut if included at the hopper roller see Figure 12 on page 40 2 Tighten the tightener bolts equally use a tape measure to ve...

Page 40: ...roller should always be set loose allowing the spring to pinch the conveyor belt This should not normally require adjustment 1 Do not tighten nuts Bearing nuts must remain wiggle loose 2 Tighten pinch...

Page 41: ...when all of the rollers are straight Loosen or tighten the adjustment bolt s to align the conveyor belt Tighten the side the belt has moved toward or loosen the side the belt has moved away from Figur...

Page 42: ...s appearing misaligned To Align the Belt If your belt is tracking off center follow the sections and steps in the order following to center it Figure 15 Belt Tracking to One Side 7 11 1 Adjust the Rol...

Page 43: ...en the bearing bolts and jam nut if equipped 7 Replace any guards that were removed 7 11 2 Adjust the Belt Return Wear Blocks 1 Adjust the wear blocks by rotating them 90 or 180 degrees If they are wo...

Page 44: ...Figure 19 on page 45 7 Install the lacing pin and crimp the retainer clips onto each end of the lacing pin Figure 20 on page 45 8 Remove the ratchet strap and tighten the conveyor belt see Conveyor B...

Page 45: ...yor belt see Tension the Conveyor Belt 11 Check and set the belt alignment see Align the Conveyor Belt 12 Engage the conveyor drive Allow it to run for 30 seconds then shut down the conveyor and inspe...

Page 46: ...is also acceptable 5 Tighten the wheel bolts diagonal pattern with a torque wrench to 100 ft lb 10 ft lb of torque Inspect to make sure the wheel is sitting flush with the hub Figure 21 Diagonal Patt...

Page 47: ...eplace the Lift Cable 1 Unwind the winch drum until cable is slack and remove all cable clamps 2 Free the cable from the winch and pulleys 3 Remove the cable clamps that secure the hook in place 4 Rev...

Page 48: ...eyor belt see Conveyor Belt Tension in Maintenance When equipped Drive belts slipping Tighten belts see Drive Belt Tension in Maintenance Low capacity for some grains Smaller and smoother grains will...

Page 49: ...me machines switching pivot shafts left to right will increase hopper tension Grain leaking from conveyor discharge between belt and tube Belt not aligned centered Align belt see Belt Alignment in Mai...

Page 50: ...n Drive making noise Chatter from wooden bearings Spray penetrating lubricant between shaft and bearing surface Bearings will break in over time If replacement of a bearing becomes necessary split bea...

Page 51: ...ications Conveyor Tube Diameter 10 Belt Length 92 5 PTO Drive HP 30 PTO Speed 540 RPM PTO Maximum Operating Angle 15 Gear Box Oil Type SAE Approved 80 90W or equivalent Hitch Pin Size Min Diameter x L...

Page 52: ...porated into the Product is manufactured and sold to the Seller by a third party vendor such part is only warranted to the extent of the warranty given by that third party 4 This warranty does not obl...

Page 53: ...8210 00001 R0 53 PTO TOP DRIVE FIELD LOADER PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR 10 LIMITED WARRANTY...

Page 54: ...isted on the cover page in your message Shipping 201 Industrial Drive Swift Current Saskatchewan S9H 5R4 CANADA Mailing Box 1750 Swift Current Saskatchewan S9H 4J8 CANADA Toll Free 877 667 7421 Canada...

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