Harper Straw Blower 1800, Operator'S Manual

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Straw Blower
SAFETY WARNING!
• Wear approved eye and ear protec-
tion while operating the machine.
• Keep all guards in place during
operation. Never operate machine
with the tub removed.
• Before operating the machine,
check to ensure that all the belt
guides and snubbers are in place,
to prevent belts from slipping off
the pulleys and systems from being
accidentally engaged.
• Check the bale tub for children,
pets and foreign objects before op-
erating.
• Never push material onto the cut-
ters with your hands or feet.
• Periodically clean chopped material
away from engines to lessen the
possibility of fire.
• Always keep the fire extinguisher
near the Straw Blower during opera-
tion.
To begin operation:
1. Make sure tub and cutting rotor are NOT
engaged.
2. Fill fuel tank with gas.
3. Make sure the vent on the fuel tank is
open at least a quarter turn. (If it is
closed the engine will vapor lock and
will not run). 1300 model has no man-
ual vent.
4. Start the engine. Refer to engine manual
for more information.
5. Engage the cutting rotor by pushing the
rotor engagement lever down.
6. Place a bale into the tub.
7. Engage the tub rotation by moving the tub
engagement lever towards the engine.
8. Add another bale when there is about 1/3
bale left in the tub.
To stop operation:
1. Stop the tub rotation.
2. Disengage the rotor mechanism.
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