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Important
It will be necessary to re-tighten band after
every load for first ten loads, and daily during
the first few days of operation, or after having
made a band adjustment or replacement.
STARTING
Start with a low tractor throttle setting and engage
power take-off drive. Gradually work up to recom-
mended RPM speed and begin feeding operation.
By starting Forage Blower slowly, you will alleviate a
sudden jolt to the power take-off shaft and the shear
bolts.
BLOWER FAN SPEED
The Forage Blower is designed to operate at a
power take-off speed of 540 RPM or 1000 RPM with
optional gearbox, under load. With shelled corn,
reducing the RPM 30% - 50% is normally recom-
mended. Tractor power, type of crop, moisture
content, and condition of pipe will affect capacity
and operating heights.
AUGER CONTROL
Engage auger by pushing auger control lever
(Figure 14) away from forage box.
Engage control lever on self-unloading box and
regulate flow so that ensilage moves without excess
spillage.
Important
DO NOT feed ensilage into hopper of Forage
Blower until power take-off is operating at
recommended RPM.
DURING OPERATION
Feed material as far forward into hopper as pos-
sible. Material entering on top of auger is desirable
as this will feed material directly into fan. Keep a
steady continuous flow of material going into hop-
per.
While Forage Blower is operating, periodically check
RPM for proper speed. Between loads, check for
gumming on fan or blower housing.
If Forage Blower becomes plugged or hopper
becomes overloaded, disengage auger and halt flow
of silage into hopper. If shear bolts shear, immedi-
ately disengage auger clutch, halt flow of silage into
hopper, and disengage blower drive power take-off.
Replace shear bolts only after fan has stopped
turning.
Figure 14. Auger Control Lever Position
At times when moisture content in some crops
reaches 40 to 60 percent, they will release some
very sticky plant juices. These juices will cause a
gum deposit on any surface that the crop comes in
contact with. A gum buildup inside the blower
housing or pipe will definitely reduce the blowing
efficiency of the Forage Blower. A ticking noise
while operating may result from the paddle tips
striking a very heavy gum buildup inside blower
housing.
To remove or prevent plant gum buildup, attach a
water hose with shutoff valve to flange (Figure 15)
provided in hopper and inject a spray of water into
hopper with crop. Use enough water to keep inside
of the blower housing and fan free of gum buildup.
ADDING WATER
