SAC ROTO-PRESS 904, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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USING YOUR ROTO-PRESS
READ CAREFULLY
SETUP
1. When your receive your new ROTO-PRESS from the factory, it is not immediately
necessary to check the machine for bearing lubrication, or chain tightness as these items
have been factory serviced. It is recommended to walk around the machine and familiarize
yourself with the location of all moving parts, caution decals, the general operating
dimensions and the basic working features of the ROTO-PRESS.
CAUTION! BEFORE OPERATING THIS MACHINE, READ AND
UNDERSTAND THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND ALL CAUTION,
WARNING AND DANGER SYMBOLS LOCATED ON THE
MACHINE AND IN THIS MANUAL.
2. All lubrication has been completed at the factory prior to delivery, and will not be
immediately necessary. The oil bath has been filled to the proper level. Take note that the
oil does not run any higher than approximately halfway up the very lowest part of the drive
chain. All bearings should be greased according to the enclosed lubrication schedule.
IMPORTANT! DO NOT OVER GREASE BEARINGS, SEAL FAILURE AND
SUBSEQUENT PREMATURE BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT.
OPERATION
CAUTION! BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RUN THE ROTO-PRESS
CHECK THE AUGER CHAMBER FOR FOREIGN MATERIAL. MAKE
SURE THAT ALL SHIELDS ARE IN PLACE, AND THAT ALL SAFETY
DECALS ARE UNOBSTRUCTED.
1. Pick a tractor large enough for your application; it is better to be too big than too small.
Some general horsepower requirements are: hay or cracking requires 130 hp, ground ear
corn or snaplage requires 115 hp, shell corn requires 80 hp. Fuel tank on tractor should be
full before starting. Hook up the tractor to the bagger.
2. Before you begin to set-up the ROTO-PRESS, pick a suitable location for the bag(s). The
location should be well drained, smooth, and fairly solid; long enough for the size bags you are
using and easily accessible for both filling and unloading. Check the length and remember that
the tractor and bagger take approximately 40-50 feet extra. Also, a slight incline (uphill) is
preferred, however there should not be a side hill. If there is a choice of bagging uphill or
downhill, always bag uphill. Remember that these are only recommendations, as it can be
done almost anywhere.