Operator’s Manual: Bean Tender-Swing Conveyor (BTS)
08.2015
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Fig 38 - Filling airplane
Fig 40 - Stored downspout
Fig 41 - Transport lock
Fig 39 - Discharge gate
15. Remove 3-Stage Downspout from storage hook.
16. Extend the downspout into position.
NOTICE: Upending Hazard
Always unload the rear compartment first to
prevent the tender from upending.
17. Increase the engine speed until the centrifugal
clutch engages, starting the conveyor belt.
18. Open the rear gate.
19. Fill the box or bin.
20. Reduce engine RPM to low idle, stopping the
conveyor.
21. Move the downspout over next box or bin.
22. Increase engine RPM.
23. Repeat with the remaining boxes or bins.
When the job is finished...
24. Stop engine and remove ignition key.
25. Stow the downspout in cradle.
26. Pivot conveyor to the front and attach the
transport lock.
27. Transport to the next location.
IMPORTANT:
Always fill and unload tender in correct order;
fill front compartment first,
unload rear compartment first.
Keep the weight on the hitch
to prevent upending.