Revised 08.2021
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Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express
™
Bulk Seed Tender
®
®
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD
Keep away from power lines.
• Be aware of your surroundings when raising
or lowering the auger tube.
• Maintain at least 20 feet between the
equipment and any electrical hazard.
• Contact with electricity can result in serious
personal injury or death.
UPENDING HAZARD
Always unload compartment 2 first to maintain
a positive tongue weight. Negative tongue
weight can cause the hitch to rapidly swing
upward if not securely fastened to the tow
vehicle, which can result in personal injury.
1. Before unloading, shut off engine on the tow
vehicle, set the parking brake, and remove
the ignition key.
2. Remove the protective cover from the
hopper.
3. Turn the control panel key switch to ON.
4. Start the engine:
a. Move the fuel valve lever to the ON
position.
b. To start a cold engine, move the choke
lever to the CLOSED position.
c. Turn the key switch to the START position.
Release the key when the engine ignites.
5. Allow the engine to warm up for two to three
minutes.
- Gradually open the choke as engine
warms.
6. Move the throttle lever to run the engine at
full speed.
Fig 57 - Protective cover on hopper
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2. Unlatch conveyor from the transport position
by releasing the latch.
3. If necessary, remove the protective cover from
the hopper.
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4. Turn the key switch on the control panel to the
ON position.
5. Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position.
6. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to
the CLOSED position.
7. Start the engine and move the throttle lever to
run the engine at full speed.
8. Slightly raise the conveyor out of the transport
position.
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CRUSH
HAZARD
ELECTROCUTION
HAZARD
Avoid contact with overhead power
lines or electrically powered objects.
• Be aware of your surroundings when
raising or lowering conveyor.
• Maintain at least 20 feet between
equipment and any electrical hazard.
• Contact with electricity can result
in serious personal injury or death.
Keep hands and
arms clear of
conveyor tube
when placing it
in storage
position.
Weight of tube
will cause
crushing injuries.
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Be observant of overhead power lines or other
electrical hazards.
9. Position the conveyor to place the spout over
the planter’s seed box.
10. Position the hopper to prevent spillage of the
seed. Make sure the handle is locked into
the desired position before opening the seed
compartment slide gates.
Fig 58 - Unlatch the conveyor arm
Fig 59 - Raise the conveyor arm
3.11 DELIVERING SEED TO PLANTER