H&S H D TWIN AUGER, Operator'S Manual / Parts Book

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OPERATION
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Check entire Forage Box carefully before first operation. Tighten bolts and set screws that might have
come loose in transporting. Lubricate if needed as explained in the Lubrication Chapter in this manual.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN
GENERAL INFORMATION
In case of an emergency, pushing the emergency stop
panel, emergency stop bar, or pulling the safety cable will
stop cross conveyor, beaters, and main aprons. PTO will
continue to rotate. If the Forage Box is plugged with material
or a foreign object becomes lodged in the discharge area,
disengage the PTO. Stop the tractor engine, remove ignition
key, and allow all mechanisms to stop before cleaning or
working on the machine . Trip emergency stop occasionally
to insure proper function.
CONTROLS & SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Forage Boxes are provided with several features for operator safety and convenience.
Guards & Shields
Whenever possible and without affecting the operation of the Forage Box guards, shields and/or hinged
shields have been used on this equipment to protect potentially hazardous areas. In many places,
decals are also provided to warn of potential dangers as well as to display special operational procedures.
PTO Shields
Care must be taken to keep male and female driving elements well lubricated and free sliding. The shield
surface must be kept dry, as dirt accumulation on them will quickly cause these units to bind and not
rotate. If, at any time the shields do not turn freely, they should be checked to determine the cause, and
repaired or cleared. DO NOT STEP OVER PTO SHAFT. STAY CLEAR OF ROTATING PTO AT ALL
TIMES. DO NOT OVEREXTEND PTO.
Emergency Stop Panel
Emergency Stop Cable
T
he plastic guard protects the operator from
accidentally being exposed to the bottom beater at
the discharge opening during operation of forage
box . Keep this guard in proper position at all
times when operating forage box .