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2.9. Raising and Lowering the Conveyor
• Before raising/lowering/moving/adjusting the conveyor, make sure the area around the
conveyor is clear of obstructions and/or untrained personnel. Never allow anyone to stand
on or beneath the conveyor when it is being placed.
• Lower the conveyor to its lowest position when not in use.
• Empty the conveyor before raising or lowering.
• Do not get on or beneath the conveyor when raising or lowering.
• Raise and lower conveyor on reasonably level ground only.
• Never attempt to increase height of the tube by positioning wheels on lumber, blocks, or by
any other means. To do so will result in damage to conveyor and/or serious injury.
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 lock by turning winch handle clockwise at least two clicks after lowering the
conveyor.
• Lower the conveyor fully before towing, then rotate winch handle until cable has light
tension.
• Do not lubricate winch brake discs.
2.11. Hydraulic Winch Safety
When Equipped:
• Keep away from rotating cable drum and winch cable. Do not touch or grab cable while
winch is being operated or use hands to guide the cable. Failure to heed could result in
serious injury.
• Inspect cable and cable clamps before installing and using hydraulic winch. Replace cable if
frayed or damaged. Tighten cable clamps if necessary.
• Do not continue to supply power to hydraulic winch after the conveyor has reached full up
position.
• Do not disconnect hydraulic quick couplers when lines are pressurized.
• Make sure lift cable is seated in cable pulley.
• Always keep a minimum of 3 cable wraps on the cable drum.
2. SAFETY
PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – S-DRIVE FIELD LOADER
