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Implement Plugging
Should the unit encounter an obstruction of
crop at the pickup, use the following
procedure to remove the restriction.
1. Stop the forward motion of the
tractor.
2. Continue to run the hydraulics for
the pickup.
3. Slowly reverse the direction of the
tractor with the pickup in the
lowered position.
4. If the obstruction does not clear
within 5 seconds, raise the pickup
while continuing to reverse the
tractor.
5. If the obstruction does not clear
within 5 seconds of raising the
pickup, reverse the direction of the
belt by reversing the hydraulic flow.
6. If the obstruction still does not clear,
stop the oil flow to the merger, lower
unit to the ground, remove all
hydraulic pressure, turn off the
tractor, and remove the key.
7. Remove obstruction manually.
Belt Care
The belt compound includes polyester-
reinforced-rubber. Although designed for
durability, the following is important to
consider to maximize the life of the belt.
1. Always store the unit out of direct
sunlight in a cool, dry place free of
rodents.
2. Always keep the belt and rollers free of
debris, moisture (when not in use), oil,
grease, and any other chemicals that may
affect the belt.
3. Do not treat the belt with any belt
dressing of any kind.
4. Prevent damage to the belt by avoiding
foreign objects that may cause cuts or
damage to the belt.
5. Make any necessary repairs to the edges
of the belt if they are damaged by
improper adjustment or any other
outside force.
6. Use the lowest belt speed allowable for
the crop conditions. Higher belt speeds
typically result in lower belt life.
7. Keep the area under the crop guides clear
of crop build-up. Over time, crop debris
can accumulate and cause heavy wear on
the belt.
8. Regularly inspect and adjust belt tension
as needed. Improperly tensioned belts
can result in belt slippage on the drive
roller or excessive wear.