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Bagging Operation
Begin Bagging
DANGER
To avoid serious injury, DO NOT climb on or in bagger or conveyor while in
operation. Falling into machine will result in serious injury or death.
1.
Instruct all unloading personnel how to communicate with the bagger operator.
2.
Using the hydraulic hand pump, set the cable drum brake pressure between 400 - 450 psi
(pump valve must be closed and needle valve must be open to pump up brake pressure).
Close the needle valve to hold pressure. Open both valves to release the brake pressure.
This pressure is a starting point and may need adjustment depending on crop conditions.
Refer to the “Bagging Instructions” section for a more detailed explanation on setting brake
pressure.
3.
Engage the tractor PTO to start the bagger.
4.
Start the conveyor. Engage the tractor hydraulics (units without self contained hydraulics) or
start the conveyor by pulling the conveyor control handle toward you. The speed of the con-
veyor can be controlled by the position of the control handle. The control handle will hold in
any of the positions.
5.
Place the tractor in neutral, release the tractor brakes and have the wheels pointing straight
ahead.
Conveyor Control Lever
Double Control Levers
Single Control Lever
Needle Valve
Hand Pump
Pump Valve
