Meyer 3118 Automobile Accessories User Manual


 
Return to the tractor, restart, and slowly en
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gage the PTO to start the apron chains and
open the rear door. Once the door opens,
regulate the discharge flow with the tractor
PTO speed (or tractor hydraulic flow control
for hydraulic driven). Do not operate above
rated speed of 540 RPM.
WARNING: DO NOT STEP UP ON
ANY PART OF THE DUMP BOX AT ANY
TIME. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
Unloading is best observed from the tractor
seat. If you are at ground level, the front of
the box has a top section of expanded metal
for convenient observation.
When finished unloading reduce speed to
idle and disengage the PTO drive. Pull the
dump box straight ahead to pull the door
away from the unloaded pile of forage. When
free gravity will allow the door to swing shut
and the door latches will engage the apron
chain links to secure it shut. Observe that this
happens properly. Set the brakes and turn
the tractor “OFF”. When all movement has
stopped, disconnect the PTO drive shaft
from the tractor and return it to its storage
bracket. Secure it with the rubber tie down
strap.
WARNING: DO NOT STEP OVER
THE POWER TAKE-OFF SHAFT. STAY
CLEAR OF POWER TAKE-OFF SHAFT AT
ALL TIMES. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RE
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SULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH.
The unloading process described is to be ac
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complished by the operator alone. This will
eliminate unexpected startups and minimize
other hazards that can result by more than
one person in control. If the dump box be
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comes clogged, shut off all power to the
dump box. Wait for all motion to stop. Dis
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connect PTO shaft or hydraulic supply
hoses. Then clean out machine. Never use
power to aid clean out. If any mechanism
fails, remove dump box to safe work area
and repair the mechanism before proceeding
with unloading.
DANGER: NEVER ENTER THE
DUMP BOX WITHOUT FIRST DISCON
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NECTING PTO SHAFT FROM POWER
SUPPLY OR DISCONNECTING OPTIONAL
HYDRAULIC HOSES FROM POWER
SUPPLY. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RE
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SULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH.
Never enter the dump box for any reason if
there is any possibility of power being ap-
plied to the unit.
WARNING: DISCONNECT PTO
DRIVE SHAFT (OR OPTIONAL HYDRAU-
LIC POWER SOURCE) BEFORE
CLEANING, ADJUSTING, LUBRICATING
OR SERVICING THIS MACHINE. FAILURE
TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PER
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SONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Allow box to completely clean out the last
load of forage. It is recommended to lube the
dump box before storage to exclude mois
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ture from bearings. Apply oil to roller chain
drives and to the apron chains. It is also a
good time to inspect all adjustments and
check for parts that need repair or replace
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ment. Performing these tasks now will guar
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antee that the box is ready for use at the
beginning of the next season.
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