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grooves along each edge of blower band are firmly
seated on side sheets. It may be necessary to tap
edges of blower band lightly while tightening to help
seat the band properly. Recheck gap space. If
greater than prior measurement, clean out grooves
to seat band properly. Check and reset shear bar
(see Page 31).
Figure 12. Blower Outlet Range of Settings
Note
It is important that the grooves in the blower
band be completely free of foreign material
and firmly seated in side sheets. If this is not
done paddle tip clearance will be changed
and Forage Blower performance will be ad
versely affected.
Inspection of paddles can be made by removing two
bolts at bottom of blower outlet (Figure 13) and
swinging outlet up on its top hinge. Outlet may be
removed without affecting band tension by taking
out hinge pin, if maintenance is necessary.
ACCESS TO OPERATOR AREA
For safe operation of Forage Blower, it is imperative
to set up your operation similar to that shown
(Figure 11). Walkway clearance between tractors
must be maintained for easy access to the
operator's area.
CAUTION
Never cross over power take-off or hopper
to reach the operator's area. Serious
injury or death could result.
Important
Forage Blower must be pinned to the
tractor's drawbar during blowing operations.
Figure 11. Operator's Path to Controls
ROTATING BLOWER OUTLET
The ranges of pipe angle settings are shown
(Figure 12). The vertical position should be
used whenever possible for maximum blowing
performance. When blowing dry hay at an angle, a
reduced tractor throttle setting is recommended to
prevent recirculation in lower housing.
The direction of discharge can be changed by
rotating blower band and outlet. Measure gap
space on blower band (Figure 13). Loosen blower
band clamp and rotate blower band to the desired
position. After tightening blower band, be sure
Figure 13. Blower Outlet
