DuraTech Industries Haybuster Balebuster 2620, Operating Instructions And Parts Reference

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3.3.18 Grain Hopper Operation (Option)
WARNING: DO NOT climb into hopper, you could become trapped or injured by rotating augers.
Before operating the “Grain Hopper” make sure all shields are in place.
The grain hopper is used for top-dressing feed supplements or can be use independently for supplement feeding.
Hookup and Operation
Attach the hydraulic hoses to the tractor. Before filling the
hopper with supplement, operate the augers to ensure that
they rotate in the proper direction. There is an indicator
arrow located on auger shaft at the front of the machine to
show proper rotation and to serve as a visual indicator, that
the hopper is in operation.
Follow the calibration procedure in this section, before
feeding any supplement to ensure a proper feed ration.
The hopper should be filled using an auger. The hopper
can also be filled manually, but from an elevated platform
or other suitable structure.
WARNING: DO NOT attempt to fill hopper by climbing on the machine.
The hopper lid can be opened and closed easily from the
ground. Remove the locking pin and raise the lid opener
handle and pin in the upright position. To close the lid,
reverse the procedure and lock in the closed position to
prevent damage to the lid.
The auger extension tube lowers and raises in and out of
operating position automatically when the rack is folded
and unfolded.
The supplement may become lodged or compacted if left
in hopper for extended periods of time. This may cause
damage to the augers. Clean out the hopper and auger
tubes before machine is put into storage. A removable
clean-out plate is provided under the auger junction.
auger extension tube lid opener handle lock pin
grain hopper
flow control
valve
grain hopper
hopper lid
rotation
indicator