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Storage
Before placing the bagger into storage.
1.
Remove any product or acidic juices which will cause corrosion.
2.
Open the clean out door at the lower end of the conveyor and thoroughly clean out any prod-
uct. Close the clean out door when complete.
3.
Clean out the inoculant applicator (if so equipped).
4.
Thoroughly clean and wash the entire bagger.
5.
After washing and prior to placing the bagger in storage, grease and lubricate all moving parts
on the bagger. Use only oils and lubricants recommended in the lubrication and maintenance
or lubrication specifications sections of this manual.
6.
With the bagger running at idle, grease both rotor bearings 20 pumps each to purge the bear-
ings of old grease and any acidic juices that might still be present in or around the bearing.
7.
Remove the rotor chain guard and remove the rotor chain from the sprockets. Soak the rotor
chain in diesel fuel to clean the entire chain. When the chain is clean soak the entire chain
in oil to lubricate the all the rollers. Check the sprockets on the bagger for any signs of wear.
Repair or replace as needed. Reassemble the chain to the sprockets. Do not reassemble the
rotor chain guard to the bagger until the gearbox oil has been drained and refilled. See next
step.
8.
Drain the gearbox and refill with new oil. Refer to the lubrication and maintenance or lubrica-
tion specifications sections of this manual for oil recommendations. Reassemble the rotor
chain guard to the bagger.
9.
Check for wear on the rotor tooth tine caps. Replace if worn down and pointy. Also replace if
there is more than 1/8” spacing between the rotor tine caps and the stripper bars.
10. Remove all bungee cords from the bagger and store them inside out of the weather. Use a
rope or wire to hold the bag pan up during storage.
11. Release all pressure from the drum brake system, place the pump handle in the lowered posi-
tion and close the needle valves.
12. Apply a light coating of oil to the cables to prevent rusting during storage.
13. Store the bagger inside out of the weather.
