Meridian Seed Express 1050, Operator'S Manual

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12. When fi nished unloading, close the slide
gate. Be sure the gate is fully closed before
releasing the ‘GATE CLOSE’ button.
13. When seed stops fl owing, stop the conveyor.
7.3.3 Conveyor Swing Adjustment
The incline conveyor rotates 60° to each side
for a total swing of 120°. By moving the cylinder
pin and re-programming, the conveyor can be
adjusted to swing 90° to the left side and 30° to
the right.
WARNING
Crush Hazard
The incline conveyor must be restrained
whenever the cylinder pin is removed.
Serious injury or death can occur if it is allowed
to swing freely.
1. Ensure the tender is parked on level ground,
the semi tractor ignition is off, the parking
brake is set, and the key is removed
2. Start the engine and unfold the incline
conveyor to a vertical position. Check the
surrounding area for structures or overhead
power lines that would contact the conveyor in
its raised position. Contact with electricity can
result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING
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ELECTROCUTION HAZARD
To prevent serious injury or death:
• Be aware of overhead objects.
• Maintain at least 20 feet between equipment
and any electrical hazard.
• Avoid contact with overhead power lines or
electrically powered objects.
Check the surrounding area for structures or
overhead power lines that would contact the
conveyor in its raised position. Contact with
electricity can result in serious personal injury
or death.
3. Rotate the conveyor to the left as viewed from
the driver’s seat as far as it will go.
4. Immobilize the conveyor tube so that it
cannot rotate when the hydraulic cylinder is
disconnected.
5. Remove the cotter pin and using a suitable
tool, remove the conveyor swing cylinder rod
end pin.
6. Retract the hydraulic cylinder until the rod end
aligns with the hole in the swing arm.
WARNING
Crush Hazard
Use caution when activating hydraulic
functions while standing in the area of
movement. Unexpected movement can cause
serious injury or death.
7. Reinsert the pivot pin and install a new 5/32 x
1-1/4” cotter pin.