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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

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WHEEL LIFT SYSTEM - FIGURE 30 

Before operating the Forage Blower, lower it to the 

ground. Use wooden blocks under the frame to support 

it on the ground and make it stable. 
To level, simply turn the handle (item 1) of the lift screws 

(item 2) on both sides until the wheels are off the ground. 

Figure 30  Wheel lift system

TRANSPORTING INSTRUCTIONS  

(WITHOUT GEARBOX) - FIGURE 31 

1. Put the driveline (item 1) in its transport support (item

2). Push the yoke ring then release it.

2. Install the safety chain (item 3) on the draw bar and

tractor.

3. Lift the Forage Blower up by lowering the wheels at

their maximum.

NOTE

:  Always use a hitch pin with a safety pin (item 4) 

for traveling. 

Figure 31  Driveline in transport position

NOTE

:  Maximum speed is 25 km/h (15 mph).

NOTE

:  A 6400 lbs (2910 kg) load safety chain with an 

identification plate and a hook with safety lock 

must be used when Blower is driven on a public 

road. 

When the chain has been fastened, make a test run by 

moving the tractor forward and turning to the right and 

to the left to check the chain length. Should the chain be 

too short, or too long, make the necessary adjustments 

before going on public roads. 

Manual no. S5516E970

V1.1

Summary of Contents for S-55

Page 1: ...Forage Blower Operator s manual S 55 Manual no S5516E970E V1 1...

Page 2: ...or representative of Dion Ag Inc has the authority to amend or modify in any manner whatsoever the terms of the present warranty The express warranties herein contained exclude all other express impl...

Page 3: ...ol for operating and maintaining this fine machine Use this manual as your guide Practicing the instructions given here will result in many years of dependable service from your ma chine Your Dealer c...

Page 4: ...FORAGE BLOWER LIFTING HOOKS 27 MAINTENANCE DOOR 27 WATER SYSTEM 27 SPEED REDUCER 28 HYDRAULIC WHEEL SYSTEM OPTION 29 LUBRICATION 30 DRIVELINE 30 SPEED REDUCER 30 LUBRICATION CHART 30 ADJUSTMENTS MAINT...

Page 5: ...RPM with reducer 601 Overall length with pole 129 378 cm Overall width 84 213 cm DRUM OUTLET HEIGHT Transport position 70 178 cm Operating position wheels lowered 61 155 cm HOPPER Height operating po...

Page 6: ...he serial numbers when ordering parts or regarding any other correspondence referring to your machine Write down your number here MODEL NO SERIAL NUMBER R H REAR L H FRONT WARNING MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT...

Page 7: ...g parts have stopped then inspect bearings for over heating excessive wear or loose flanges and lock collars Make sure the proper operating adjustments have been made Make sure all shields are install...

Page 8: ...blication time The Company reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice The safety section of your Operator s manual is intend ed to point out some of the basic safety situations whic...

Page 9: ...s and regulations for the job Some local regulations specify that no one under the age of 16 years old for example may operate power machinery This includes tractors It is your responsibility to know...

Page 10: ...opped and the trac tor engine is turned off before cleaning or servicing fan and conduct After having performed any adjustments be sure that there are no tools in or on the machine When proceeding ont...

Page 11: ...nt personal injury keep all persons out of the working area WARNING To prevent personal injury the work area must be smooth clean and free of debris and tools WORK ZONE AUGER INTAKE AREA PTO DRIVE ARE...

Page 12: ...its special support WARNING Secure the PTO driveline to the sup port to prevent rotation of the fan or auger 7 Block all equipment wheels GUARDS AND SHIELDS FIGURE 2 The Forage Blower is equipped wit...

Page 13: ...ty decals SAFETY SIGNS FIGURE 3 NOTE All safety signs should be kept as clean and free of dust as possible NOTE When safety signs are worn or if machine is re painted order a complete kit of safety si...

Page 14: ...O NOT OPERATE S ASSURER QUE TOUS LES GARDES LES PROTECTEURS ET LES PORTES SOIENT BIEN EN PLACE ET DE FA ON S CURITAIREAVANT DE D MARRER LE MOTEUR DU TRACTEUR PROTECTEURS MANQUANTS NE PAS OP RER WARNIN...

Page 15: ...e Blower and the tractor are on a level terrain see Figure 29 la page 24 Tighten the draw bar nuts item 4 and the turnbuckle nut item 6 by applying a light pressure 7 6 4 6 5 Figure 7 Open the driveli...

Page 16: ...000 RPM driveline Figure 11 Driveline Lubricate the Forage Blower refer to the lubrication In structions and make sure that all rotating parts move freely When the PTO is hitched to the tractor insert...

Page 17: ...shaft item 5 6 Align the gearbox as shown on page 46 7 Re adjust the lower plate item 4 with the flat wash ers item 6 8 Fasten the plate item 7 to the lower plate item 4 and to the U shaped support b...

Page 18: ...ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 18 1 1 12 17 10 9 13 16 18 18 14 5 6 3 2 4 4 8 15 15 11 7 8 20 Figure 14 Assembling the 1000 RPM gearbox Manual no S5516E970E V1 1...

Page 19: ...as needed These washers will set the gearbox parallel to the machine frame and thus avoiding any pressure on the drive shaft 5 Slide the gearbox onto the shaft item 5 6 Align the gearbox as shown on p...

Page 20: ...ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 20 1 1 20 14 21 5 6 3 3 4 18 18 2 8 15 9 10 11 15 13 12 7 17 19 10 8 Figure 16 Assembling the 1000 RPM gearbox Manual no S5516E970E V1 1...

Page 21: ...ket item 3 on each side of the Blower Replace the two 1 2 nuts item 4 with two retaining washers item 6 These washers will make the installation of the support much easier Keep the two nuts item 4 as...

Page 22: ...drill hole in frame in order to be able to install the bolt item 5 7 5 4 Figure 22 7 Assemble both hydraulic cylinders Each cylinder assembly consists of a cylinder item 10 a valve item 11 an adapter...

Page 23: ...elow These two spacers can be taken from the parts previously disassembled 19 20 21 21 Figure 25 10 Install both new wheels on the Blower with five wheel bolts item 22 Tighten to a recommended torque...

Page 24: ...then be run at its normal speed for a short period of time If everything is found satisfac tory the machine can be used at a moderate unloading speed NOTE It is recommended to become familiar with the...

Page 25: ...the safety chain item 3 on the draw bar and tractor 3 Lift the Forage Blower up by lowering the wheels at their maximum NOTE Always use a hitch pin with a safety pin item 4 for traveling Figure 31 Dr...

Page 26: ...6400 lbs 2910 kg capacity safety chain must be used when Blower is driven on a pub lic road When the chain has been fastened make a test run by moving the tractor forward and turning to the right and...

Page 27: ...ein stall the door item 2 inserting the end inside see ar row and securely tighten both bolts item 1 Figure 35 Maintenance door WATER SYSTEM FIGURE 36 When the moisture content in most crops reaches 4...

Page 28: ...he forage could stick to it causing a clogging While water is usually added to remove sticky residue the addition of water can also improve the blowing per formance by up to 15 for most crops even tho...

Page 29: ...ion allows the operator to lift and lower the wheels from the tractor DANGER When traveling on public roads always close the safety valve Item 1 The figure below shows a valve in the closed position 1...

Page 30: ...for the complete instruc tions on how to assemble and disassemble the driveline guard cones Figure 40 Lubrication points Figure 41 Lubrication points SPEED REDUCER The speed reducer of the Forage Blo...

Page 31: ...LUBRICATION 31 Figure 42 Lubrication points Figure 43 Lubrication points Figure 44 Lubrication points Figure 45 Lubrication points Figure 46 Lubrication points Manual no S5516E970E V1 1...

Page 32: ...move breather before checking oil level 80W90 Figure 47 Gearbox lubrication 80W90 OIL LEVEL BREATHER DRAIN PLUG Guards removed for illustration purposes IMPORTANT Always remove breather before checkin...

Page 33: ...ng pipes are as straight as possible and as parallel as possible to the silo Figure 53 la page 35 shows the good and the wrong way to install the unloading pipe 5 6 3 2 3 4 6 6 1 Figure 50 Rotating ou...

Page 34: ...fan with great care as it has considerable inertia Whenever this adjustment is carried out on the fan or when the fan blades are replaced it is important to ad just the distance between the blade tip...

Page 35: ...ADJUSTMENTS MAINTENANCE 35 SILO SILO SILO SILO GOOD GOOD BAD BAD Figure 53 Rotating outlet and unloading pipe Manual no S5516E970E V1 1...

Page 36: ...he blade and the drum contour as shown in figure 51 then tighten the blade in place Tighten the bolts to a torque of 140 to 150 lbs ft 4 Put spout back in place while making sure to clean the slots on...

Page 37: ...e arm Use three 3 4 X 2 lg bolts three 3 4 lock washers and three 3 4 nuts on each blade arm Do not tighten at this time 3 4 Figure 58 3 Install the blades item 5 Use four 1 2 X 1 1 4 car riage bolts...

Page 38: ...e sure to remove the drive shaft speed reducer and belts driving the auger s intermediate shaft 7 Position a blade horizontally When it is let go the blade should not move neither up or down If it mov...

Page 39: ...GER ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 63 AND FIGURE 64 The auger item 1 should be adjusted so that clearance B at approximately 42 to 43 106 to 110 cm is 1 4 6 mm bigger than clearance A near the auger bearing item 4...

Page 40: ...ADJUSTMENTS MAINTENANCE 40 42 43 A B 1 Guards removed for illustration purposes Figure 64 Manual no S5516E970E V1 1...

Page 41: ...tighten the nut 1 16 to 1 32 1 5 to 2 5 mm 1 8 3 mm 4 1 3 3 3 3 2 6 5 6 5 Guards removed for illustration purposes Figure 65 Auger intermediate belt tension AUGER DRIVE BELT TENSION FIGURE 66 Set the...

Page 42: ...that the plate will exercise sufficient pressure onto the belt item 1 to stop the auger from rotating when the Forage Blower is running after setting the clutch control arm to the STOP position WARNIN...

Page 43: ...place and securely tighten Figure 72 Dismantling the rotating guard ECCENTRIC LOCKING COLLAR INSTALLATION FIGURE 73 It is necessary to assemble lock collars correctly Press collar item 1 lightly agai...

Page 44: ...5 2 Uncouple the driveline item 4 and remove the guards item 5 3 Unscrew the twelve bolts item 7 6 bolts on each side of the covers item 8 on the input shaft item 1 NOTE The covers item 8 are eccentri...

Page 45: ...slowly until the flange bearing bolts item 10 are free 6 Check if the fan adjustment is correct see Figure 45 on page 29 7 Slide the speed reducer on the fan shaft by push ing it slightly against the...

Page 46: ...ed nut Tighten until it is no more possible to turn the hub by hand then back the nut off one notch on the cotter pin hole 3 Insert the cotter pin 4 It should be possible to turn the hub by hand This...

Page 47: ...ge Blower 3 Clean and oil all components which have been ex posed to wear 4 Paint where the paint has worn off 5 Order parts that need to be replaced and repair your Forage Blower before starting a ne...

Page 48: ...debris have accumulated at the bottom or bearing is broken Low oil level or incorrect alignment The adjustment of the fan is too tight near the outlet REMEDY Open silo roof door Close partially silo...

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