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IMPACT
SILAGE ROLLER
O
PERATOR’S MANUAL
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Only original spare parts and wearing parts from SaMASZ are to be used for maintenance and
servicing.
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Use of the silage roller only under consideration of the permissible total weight and the permissible
axle loads of the towing vehicle.
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Double check that the operational state of the carrier vehicle is valid with the operating instructions.
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Check the operational state of the silage roller before coupling to the carrier vehicle.
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Make sure that the coupling pin diameter fits securly in the towbar hitch.
5.2.
Ballasting the silage roller
To increase the compacting pressure, the roller body and the frame can be filled with water.
IMPORTANT:
If there is a risk of frost, the silage roller must be completely drained of water.
Freezing water can damage the frame and silage roller.
IMPORTANT:
Only use fresh tap water without additives. Additives and other substances can
damage the material of the roller body. Other additives, such as chemicals to
prevent freezing, can also poisonous to livestock and people.
WARNING:
When filling, observe the permissible linkage capacity of the tractor.
Overloading can cause an increased risk of accidents.
WARNING:
Make sure that the tractor is turned off and the keys are removed from the
ignition for adjusting or working on the silage roller. Starting the tractor while
working on or adjusting the silage roller can cause serious injury and/or property
damage.
Filling with water to increase weight:
1.
Open the water plugs using a 17mm/22mm wrench.
2.
Attach the inlet hose and fill with fresh water from a tap.
3.
After completing the filling process, screw in the plug(s) and tighten.
Draining to reduce weight:
4.
Open the water plugs using a 17mm/22mm wrench.
5.
Rotate the roller body until the desired amount has been discharged.
6.
After draining, screw in the plug and tighten.