BALZER FIELD FLOATER 6, User Manual

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24 Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual
Do not try to turn while driving forward with the Straight Steer engaged This could cause damage to the grain cart
The Auger switch ( Figure 22 ) allows you to extend or retract the vertical auger BEFORE EXTENDING THE VERTICAL AUGER,
LOOK OVERHEAD TO MAKE SURE THE AUGER WILL BE CLEAR OF ANY POWER LINES OR OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS
The switch will need to be held in position to move the auger Once the switch is released, it will return to the neutral position
and the auger will lock into its current position Make sure the vertical auger is fully extended before engaging the tractor’s PTO
Once the PTO is engaged, the vertical auger will be engaged
DO NOT slam engage the tractor’s PTO
The Auger Clutch switch ( Figure 23 ) engages and disengages the horizontal auger When engaged, the Clutch On light on the
joystick ( Figure 24 ) will illuminate This will let you know the horizontal auger is now operating To disengage the horizontal
auger, press the Auger Clutch switch again and the Clutch On light will turn off indicating the horizontal auger is no longer
operating
With each press of the Auger Clutch Switch, the automatic oiler will inject oil onto the drive chains of the auger system Repeated
pressing of the Auger Clutch switch can result in excessive oiling of the chains and possible damage to the auger drive system
OPERATION
Joystick Control System (Continued)
DANGER
Failure to engage Straight Steer when backing up may
result in the wheels of the steering axle turning too
sharp or this machine jackknifing. Either can cause
sever damage to the machine, tractor, or both.
DANGER
Failure to disengage Straight Steer when turning
while moving forward may result in excessive wear on
the tires as well as excessive stress on the steering
axles which may lead to damage of the grain cart.
FIGURE 21
Straight Steer
Indicator Light
Momentary
Straight Steer
Auto Trail Mode
Straight Steer
Lock
FIGURE 22
Extend Vertical Auger
Retract Vertical Auger
FIGURE 23
Auger Clutch Switch
FIGURE 24