Duncan SLR Feeder, Owner'S Manual

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Loading a Bale
1. Lower rear forks to their lowest position
refering to the position indiactor on the top
of the drawbar as a guide. For larger bales,
the forks may be raised slightly as required.
2. Reverse to spear the bale all the way.
3. Lift the bale and bring to the desired
position for unwrapping. For looser bales,
cut the strings/unwrap with the bale closer
to the bed to prevent the bale from falling
apart. A loop is provided under the bed
extension to tie the cut string to if the bale
is sitting on the original knots and cannot be
pulled free. Tying the strings to the machine
will prevent the strings from getting wrapped
around the elevator chain.
4. Lower the bale onto the feedout bed.
5. The forks will retract and reset to the
loading position.
6. If required, a second bale may be loaded
and held with the lift arm close to vertical.
Use the postion indicator (see below) on the
drawbar as a guide if the arm is obscured
by the previously loaded bale.
Bed clear
of fork arm
Ready to
pickup bale