Section 3: Operating
AP-SD96 Silage Defacer 350-270MK
9/3/19
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General Operating Instructions
Prior to using your new Silage Defacer, it is important that
you familiarize yourself with the Operator’s Manual, and
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DANGER
To avoid serious injury or death:
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Do not allow bystanders or animals to be near the
attachment, loader arms, or power machine during
operation. Stop operation if bystanders are too close. They
can be hit by thrown or falling objects, entangled, crushed,
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WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
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Allow only persons to operate this attachment who have
fully read and comprehended this manual, who are properly
trained to operate the attachment safely, and who are age 16
or older. Serious injury or death can result from the failure
to read, understand, and follow instructions provided in this
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Never carry riders on the attachment or power machine.
Riders can obstruct the operator’s view, interfere with
controls, be pinched by moving components, become
entangled in rotating components, struck by objects, thrown
about, fall off and be run over, etc.
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Operate only power machines equipped with a certified
Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and seat belt. Keep
folding ROPS in the “locked up” position when
appropriate. If ROPS is in the locked up position, fasten seat
belt snugly and securely to help protect against serious
injury or death from falling and machine overturn.
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Always be alert when operating the loader. Watch the front,
sides, and back for people, animals, and obstructions.
Watch for overhead clearances when raising loader arms
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All guards and shields must be installed and in good
working condition while operating the attachment.
1. Before operating the power machine and
attachment, clear work area of all bystanders,
animals and potentially hazardous obstructions.
2. If backing-up with attachment, make sure rear
visibility is appropriate for the attachment. Backup
camera or mirror is recommended. Maintain
cleanliness of lens or mirror.
3. Ensure chain guard (#1) is properly secured to the
rotor frame’s left arm (#6), and is in good working
condition. See Figure 3-6.
a. Confirm the chain guard is secured with two
3/8" x 1" bolts (#5), two 3/8" lock washers (#4),
and two 3/8" locknuts (#3).
b. Correct installation of chain guard (#1) involves
sliding guard (#1) behind and up against guard
stop (#2).
4. Clean lens on backup camera or mirror to ensure
visibility when operating attachment and power
machine in reverse.
5. Ensure all controls are in neutral or park prior to
starting power machine.
6. Depending on your power machine’s loader hitch,
hook up to the attachment by following the procedure
for
“Hook-up to Quick Attach Hitch”
on page 16 or
7.
Slowly drive up to the bunker or feed pit with
attachment low to the ground.
8. Once stopped, raise attachment, then actuate
hydraulic flow to the Silage Defacer through the
controls found on power machine.
a. Starting at the top of the bunker or feed pit, slowly
bring Silage Defacer into contact with silage until
loose silage starts to fall to the ground.
9. Using the back up camera or mirror, confirm there are
still no people, animals or hazardous obstructions
behind the power machine.
10. Place power machine in reverse.
a. Slowly operate power machine in reverse while
carefully lowering loader and Silage Defacer
down the face of the bunker or feed pit.
11. When no longer in contact with the bunker or feed pit,
disengage rotor until power machine and attachment
are repositioned for continued defacing.
Chain Guard Safety Check
Figure 3-6
IMPORTANT:
Always deface bunker and feed pits
with a downward cut. To prevent damage to the
attachment, ensure rotor tines do not come in
contact with the ground.
NOTE:
Aim to remove no more than 1"- 3" of
compacted feed in a single pass. Following this
guideline ensures a clean face and will prevent the
attachment from stalling.
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Chain guard
must slide in
behind, and up
against guard
stop (#2).