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GENERAL OPERATION

AND

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Forage Wagon

MANUFACTURED BY

McINTOSH BROTHERS

ENGINEERS LTD

PALMERSTON NORTH

NEW ZEALAND

DISTRIBUTED BY

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Summary of Contents for Forage Wagon

Page 1: ...MCINTOSH Forage Wagon User Manual McIntosh Brothers Engineers Ltd Phone 06 356 7056 Fax 06 356 7055 PO Box 4240 PALMERSTON NORTH 4442 NEW ZEALAND www mcintosh net nz ...

Page 2: ...osh Brothers within 14 Days Purchaser s or Agent s Declaration I have been instructed in and understand the hazards and the safe operating instructions and safety controls applicable to this machine including the need for further training I understand and accept responsibility to train any operator to follow the safety measures Model ______________________________________________ Serial __________...

Page 3: ...s operators manual carefully to learn how to operate and service the machine safely and correctly Teach all operators how to operate and service the machine safely and correctly Operate the machine strictly in accordance with the instructions in the operator s manual taking into account the machine s application and limitations at all times Maintain and insure their machine at their own expense fr...

Page 4: ...GENERAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Forage Wagon MANUFACTURED BY McINTOSH BROTHERS ENGINEERS LTD PALMERSTON NORTH NEW ZEALAND DISTRIBUTED BY ...

Page 5: ...c supply lines when any maintenance greasing or adjustments are undertaken Keep hands feet clothing away from power driven parts Keep other people clear of machine when in use Always shut down hydraulics when you leave the tractor seat Do not allow people to travel on your forage wagon HUMAN ERROR IS THE MAJOR FACTOR IN ACCIDENTS ...

Page 6: ...me loose after transport from factory Check all wheel nuts for tightness Connect hydraulic hoses to tractor run up machine and check slow and fast feeds of floor chains Please show all persons operating this machine the manual before operating for the first time The first time you use your wagon if the floor does not move forward screw the bronze pressure valve knob which is under the valve in a t...

Page 7: ...ghter material on bottom Use slow speeds for wet or heavy materials For even feeding load the machine evenly Tractor ground speed is approximately 6 8 kilometres per hour but this will vary to suit conditions and density of row you require Never run full load on fast speed Place speed control in slow position and operate in this manner Use fast speed when clearing the last 20 25 of load When clean...

Page 8: ... and then once per week when in use See illustration I for adjusting If the floor or elevator chains get to the stage where it is possible to cut two links off each side then do so If the chains are adjusted out further and further then at some point serious damage will be caused Floor slats bolts should be tightened up after the first week of operation and then monthly after that Check the cross ...

Page 9: ...ly and apply a good coating of oil to the body elevator and floor chains half oil half diesel does the job well BELT CONVEYOR Slacken off cross conveyor belt adjusters which will eliminate the belt sticking to belt cover strips if the machine is not in use for a period of time ROLLER CHAIN CONVEYOR Oil the roller chain when finished for the season otherwise the links may seize up ...

Page 10: ...OOR CHAINS To tension up floor chains have one floor slat directly under the rear cross member Adjust up floor chains until there is a 5mm gap between the floor slat and the angle iron of the bottom body at both ends of the slat SAFETY Always disconnect the wagon from tractor hydraulics before making any adjustments or working on the machine ...

Page 11: ...n 3 Start the machine and run up to check for belt alignment and tension 4 If the belt is off line tighten the rear adjuster on the side the belt is running off on Only move the adjuster to turn per time and allow machine to run three to four minutes for the belt to retrack repeat procedure till correct position is achieved see illustration No II for adjuster position 5 Never over tension the belt...

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Page 13: ...t setting for your tractor and loading To get less pressure to the floor turn the knob anti clockwise You may need to screw the valve in The first time you use the wagon and the load does not come forward If you travel further and get more compacting If you load the wagon at night and it rains This will make the load heavier If you change pits and the second pit has heavier silage If you screw the...

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Page 15: ...ulty machine use such as engaging reverse when fully loaded by mistake When rear unloading a manual trip rope is more practical than relying on the spring loaded catches due to variable ground contour Grease can be used on pin and catch but remember this will probably allow the door to open more easily ...

Page 16: ...e oil jamming the valve either opened or closed Cross conveyor Belt too loose Belt not adjusted correctly Keys loose in coupling between hydraulic motor and roller Bearing problems Reasons to alter the pressure settings Turn the valve in to increase the pressure to the floor because the floor will not move First time using the wagon and the floor will move forward Load compacts while travelling Lo...

Page 17: ...30 40 litres per minute If the machine is run at 60 80 litres per minute the wear and tear is accelerated on the chains and belt by approximately five times Most problems occur by lack of maintenance and adjustments Save yourself money and hassles Machines need to be greased adjusted regularly There is no excuse for not making time to do this If you do not grease or adjust the chains you will have...

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