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5. Placement
Before continuing, ensure you have completely read and understood this manual’s
Safety section, in addition to the safety information in the section(s) below.
5.1. Placement Safety
• The conveyor is not insulated, keep away from overhead power lines. Electrocution can
occur without direct contact.
• Anchor intake end before using.
• Place the conveyor on reasonably level ground before operating. The conveyor could topple
if ground is too uneven.
• Chock the conveyor wheels after placement.
• Empty the conveyor before raising, lowering, or positioning.
• Check that wheels are free to move before raising or lowering the conveyor.
• Never attempt to increase height of the conveyor by positioning wheels on lumber, blocks,
or by any other means.
• Do not permit anyone to stand beneath the conveyor when raising or lowering.
• Move the conveyor into position slowly. Do not unhitch and attempt to move by hand.
• Do not leave conveyor in raised position when not in use.
5.2. Positioning the Conveyor
To position the conveyor using a tractor:
Filling Bins
1. Back the conveyor up to the bin while it is in its lowered configuration.
2. Set the park brake on the tractor before dismounting.
3. Raise the conveyor so it clears the bin.
4. Slowly back the conveyor up until the outlet is over the opening in the bin.
5. Unhook the conveyor from the tractor and lower the intake end to the ground.
Upending hazard, do not hook or unhook hitch unless weight is down.
6. Slowly lower the conveyor spout to the bin.
Do not rest the spout or hood on the bin. This may cause hood or belt damage.
7. Remove the hitch from the conveyor to prevent interfering with other equipment.
8. Place chocks in the front and back of each wheel and anchor the intake end.
PTO TOP-DRIVE FIELD LOADER – PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR
