Meyer 4216, 3216, 4222, 3218, 4218 User Manual

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OPERATORS AND PARTS MANUAL NO. 03-6-TSS-F&R

FOR

3200 & 4200 SERIES

TSS VARIABLE SPEED MODEL

Front & Rear

Unload Forage Boxes

with Independent Outfeed Clutch

3200 SERIES:

Model 3216 Model 3218 Model 3220

DO NOT OPERATE EQUIPMENT UNTIL THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD.

4200 SERIES:

Model 4216 Model 4218 Model 4220 Model 4222

10/03

Manufactured by

County Hwy. A West

P.O. Box 405

Dorchester, Wisconsin 54425-0405

Phone 715-654-5132 • FAX 715-654-5513

1-800-325-9103

www.meyermfg.com

E-mail: sales@meyermfg.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................1

MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY ..........................................................3

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................4

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................5

SAFETY FIRST .........................................................................6

WARNING: .............................................................................8

EMERGENCY STOP TRIP LOCATIONS ..................................................8

OPERATION OF THE EMERGENCY STOP ...............................................8

RESETTING THE EMERGENCY STOP ..................................................8

PRE-OPERATION .......................................................................9

TRANSPORTING........................................................................9

TRUCK MOUNT FORAGE BOXES......................................................11

FRONT UNLOAD DRIVE COUPLER “SET-UP” (PTO OR HYDRAULIC DRIVE) ......................11

REAR UNLOAD

FRONT UNLOAD

FORAGE BOX CONTROL LEVERS ........................................................15

UNLOADING THE FORAGE BOX ..........................................................16

START UP PROCEDURES ...............................................................16

SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES .............................................................17

REAR UNLOAD

LUBRICATION .........................................................................20

DAILY LUBRICATION ................................................................20

BEGINNING OF CROP MAINTENANCE .................................................20

END OF CROP CLEANUP AND MAINTENANCE ..........................................21

TWO-SPEED OPERATION ...............................................................22

CONTROL LEVER ..................................................................22

UNLOADING THE FORAGE BOX ......................................................22

START UP PROCEDURES:

TWO SPEED LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE............................................24

ROLLER CHAIN DRIVES .............................................................24

RANGE CONTROL CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT .............................................24

DAILY LUBRICATION MAINTENANCE ..................................................24

BEGINNING OF CROP MAINTENANCE .................................................24

END OF CROP CLEANUP AND MAINTENANCE ..........................................24

DRIVE COUPLER “SET-UP” (PTO OR HYDRAULIC DRIVE) .......................13

VARIABLE SPEED OPERATION WITH INDEPENDENT OUTFEED CLUTCH ........15

OPERATION PTO OR HYDRAULIC DRIVE.....................................18

...........................................................22

CLEAN-OUT PANEL..............................................................25

CROSS CONVEYOR CHAIN .......................................................25

MAIN APRON CHAINS ............................................................25

3200 & 4200 Series --1–

ADJUSTMENTS........................................................................25

ROLLER CHAIN DRIVES ..........................................................28

RANGE CONTROL CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT ..........................................28

VARIABLE SPEED BELT REPLACEMENT ............................................28

VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL ADJUSTMENT .........................................28

INDEPENDENT OUTFEED CLUTCH BELT REPLACEMENT..............................29

INDEPENDENT OUTFEED CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT ....................................29

REPAIR PARTS ........................................................................31

TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................................................................62

SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................63

3200 & 4200 Series --2–

NEW MEYER (FRONT & REAR UNLOAD) FORAGE BOX

Jan. 1, 1995

MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY

I. The “Product Registration & Inspection Certificate” along with the original billing invoice “Owner’s Registration Form”

must be completed in full and promptly returned to Meyer Mfg. Corp. for this warranty to become both valid and effective. All warranties on New Meyer Forage Boxes shall apply only Corp. dealership.

to the original retail customer from an authorized Meyer Mfg.

II. This warranty shall not

dent, incorrect Meyer Mfg. Corp.

III. Meyer Mfg. Corp. warrants New Meyer Forage Boxes to be free from defects in material and workmanship under recom

mended use and maintenance service, as stated in the Operator’s and Parts Manual," as follows:

A. Meyer Mfg. Corp. will repair or replace F.O.B. Dorchester, WI, as Meyer Mfg. Corp. elects, any part of a new Meyer

Forage Box which is defective in material or workmanship:

1. Without charge for either parts or labor during the first (1) year from purchase date to the original retail

2. Without charge for parts only

B. In addition to the above basic warranty, Meyer Mfg. Corp. will repair or replace F.O. B. Dorchester, WI as Meyer Mfg.

Corp. elects:

1. Any part of the following which is defective in material or workmanship (not neglect to recommended

Two (2) Years: a. The 3200 and 4200 Series enclosed main apron drive Superior gearbox assembly, Meyer

apply to any Meyer Forage Box which has been subjected to misuse, negligence, alteration, acci

operating procedures, or which shall have been repaired with parts other than those obtained through

customer.

during the second (2) year from purchase date to the original retail cus

tomer.

use and service) without charge for parts only purchase to the original retail customer:

#19-0024 and #19-0025.

b. The D667H and D667X pintle main apron chain assembly.

(not labor) during the stated time periods from date of

2. Any part of the following which is defective in material or workmanship (not neglect to recommended use and service) with a “pro-rated” charge for parts only date of purchase to the original retail customer:

Ten (10) Years: a. The all bolted or all welded steel frame box structure.

b. The aluminized steel or galvaneal steel painted panels which comprise the sides and rear of the

box portion (not front unit) of the forage box, upon evidence satisfactory to Meyer Mfg. Corp., that any such panel either rusted or corroded through or cracked or split.

IV. COMMERCIAL USE: Coverage as in paragraph III A1 ONLY, except warranty coverage is for (90) days for parts and la

bor to the original commercial retail customer.

V. Repairs eligible for labor warranty must be made by Meyer Mfg. Corp. or anauthorized Meyerdealership. Theoriginal re

tail customer is responsible for the transportation of the forage box to the dealership for warranty service or for any ser vice call expenses.

VI. Except as stated above, Meyer Mfg. Corp. shall not be liable for injuries or damages of any kind or nature, direct, conse

quential, or contingent, topersons orproperty. This warranty does notextend to loss of cropor for any other reasons.

VII. No person is authorized to give any other warranties or to assume any other obligation on Meyer Mfg. Corp.’s. behalf un

less made or assumed in writing by MeyerMfg. Corp. This warranty is the sole and exclusivewarranty which is applicable in connection with themanufacture andsale of this product andMeyer Mfg. Corp.’s responsibility islimited accordingly.

VIII. This warranty is effective on all sales of Meyer Forage Boxes made after serial #95T2201.

(not labor) during the stated time period from

Optional Equipment-Tarp, scales etc. warranty-See original equipment warranty.

3200 & 4200 Series --3–

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a new Meyer farm equipment product. Undoubtedly you have given much consideration to your purchase and we’re proud that you have selected Meyer. Pride in craftsmanship, engineer ing and customer service have made Meyer products the finest in the farm equipment industry today.

There is no substitute for quality. That is why thousands of people like you have purchased Meyer farm equip ment. They felt it was the best equipment to serve their farming needs, now and in years to come. We ask that you follow our policy of “safety first,” and we strongly sug gest that you read through the owner’s manual before operating your Meyer farm equipment.

Meyer Manufacturing Corporation wants to thank you for not compromising quality. We are determined to offer ex cellence in customer service as well as provide you with the very best value for your dollar.

REMEMBER:

FARM EQUIPMENT BUYERS

TRUST THE NAME MEYER!

Sincerely,

All Employees of MEYER MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

Meyer Mfg. Corp. reserves the right to make improve ments in design, or changes in specifications at any time, without incurring any obligation to owners of units previ ously sold.

IMPORTANT:

At the front of this manual is a Product Registration and Inspection Certificate. Be sure your dealer has com pleted this certificate and promptly forwarded a copy to

Meyer Manufacturing to validate the manufacturer’s warranty. The product model and serial number are re corded on this certificate and below for proper identifica tion of your Meyer Forage Box by your dealer and the manufacturer when ordering repair parts. The serial

number plate is found near the control levers on your for age box and stamped in the front corner of the left hand end frame.

Model No. _________________________________

Serial No. _________________________________

Date of Purchase ___________________________

At the back of this manual is the repair parts section. All replacement parts are to be obtained from or ordered through your Meyer dealership. When ordering repair parts, refer to the parts section and give complete information including quantity, correct part number, detailed description and even Model No. and Serial No. of the forage box which needs repair parts.

NOTE: All references to right hand (RH) , left hand (LH), front and rear apply to the product as viewed from the rear of the box.

IMPORTANT: The standard forage box header unit discharges to the LH side and the parts illustrations de pict these units. If you have an optional RH unit, always

specify the part number shown in this book followed by

-RH. Nearly all header parts appear similar to the stan

dard unit but are really mirror images. Box parts are all identical. If you specify -RH and there is no difference in the item you wish to order, this will be properly inter preted at the factory and will not cause any problem.

This supersedes all previous published instructions.

3200 & 4200 Series --4–

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This symbol is used to call attention to instructions concerning personal safety. Be sure to observe and

follow these instructions. Take time to be careful!

WARNING: BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS FORAGE BOX, READ AND STUDY THE FOL LOWING SAFETY INFORMATION. IN ADDITION, MAKE SURETHAT EVERYINDIVIDUAL WHO OPERATES OR WORKS WITH THE FORAGE BOX, WHETHER FAMILY MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE, IS FAMILIAR WITH THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

The emergency stop mechanism stops only the front unloading unit from operating and not the rear unloading oper ation of the forage box! Trip the emergency stop regularly with the trip cables to ensure that it will shut the front un loading unit down in an emergency.

Require anyone who will operate this forage box to read and completely understand this owner’s manual. Give necessary instruc tions.

DO NOT operate, service, inspect or otherwise handle this forage box until all operators have read this Owner’s Manual and have been properly trained in its intended usage.

DO NOT allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this forage box.

If the forage box becomes clogged, shut off the tractor engine and allow all mechanisms to stop. Disconnect PTO shaft or hydraulic drive supply hoses (relieve hydraulic pressure). Then, clean or work on the forage box as required.

Always shut off power and disconnectPTO shaftor Hydraulic drive supply hoses (relieve hydraulicpressure) from tractor to prevent accidental startup or unexpected movement before working on forage box.

DO NOT clean, adjust or reset the emergency stop while the forage box is in motion.

Make sure all hydraulic fittings are tight and that all hoses are in good condition. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate skin and cause serious injury. Never investigate for hydraulic leaks by using a part of the body to feel for escaping fluid.

Inspect when first delivered and regularly thereafter; that all connections and bolts are tight and secure before operating.

Know how to stop the unloading unit of the forage box before starting it!

DO NOT operate until all shields and guards are in place and securely fastened.

Make certain everyone is clear of the forage box before applying power.

Keep hands, feet and clothing away from moving parts. Loose or floppy clothing should not be worn by the operator.

Stay well clear of the cross conveyor and discharge opening while operating.

DO NOT step up on any part of the forage box at any time. DO NOT use the PTO guard as a step.

DO NOT step over the power take-off shaft. Stay clear of the PTO at all times.

Keep PTO shaft telescopingtube shieldsturning freely. Keep PTO mastershield on tractor. Replace damagedor missing shields.

Never operate PTO above normal 540 RPM rating. Never

Keep the forage box away from power lines. Contact with electric lines may result in serious injury or death by electrocution!

Use only properly rated running gear and tires.

DO NOT tow at speeds in excess of 20 MPH when transporting this forage box. Never exceed a safe travel speed.

Observe all applicable traffic laws when transporting on public roadways (where legal to do so). Check local laws for all highway lighting and marking requirements.

Always install a SMV emblem on forage box for transporting on roadways and keep this emblem clean and bright.

MEYER MFG. CORP. PROVIDES GUARDS FOR EXPOSED MOVING PARTS FOR THE OPERATOR’S PROTECTION; HOW EVER, SOME AREAS CAN NOT BE GUARDED OR SHIELDED IN ORDER TO ASSURE PROPER OPERATION. THE OPERA TOR’S MANUAL AND DECALS ON THE FORAGE BOX ITSELF WARN YOU OF DANGERS AND MUST BE READ AND OBSERVED CLOSELY!

connect forage box PTO shaft to a 1000 RPM tractor PTO.

Study the Above Safety Rules

FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

3200 & 4200 Series --5–

SAFETY FIRST

A brief definition of signal words that are used in this manual is as follows:

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL

jury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD

injury and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY

It is also used to alert against unsafe practices.

46-0001-14 46-0001-15

46-0001-5

46-0001-26

(INSIDE COVER)

result in death or serious in

result in death or serious

result in minor or moderate injury.

46-0001-4

46-0001-20

46-0004-2

(ON PTO GUARD)

46-0001-71

13-10021-00

46-0001-72

CAUTION: READ ALL DECALS ON THE FORAGE BOX AND IN THIS MANUAL. KEEP THESE DECALS CLEAN AND RE

PLACE ANY LOST OR DESTROYED DECALS. BECOME FAMILIAR WITH ALL TRACTOR AND FORAGE BOX CONTROLS.

46-0001-22

46-0001-35

3200 & 4200 Series --6–

SAFETY FIRST

The Meyer Forage Box is manufactured with operator safety in mind. Located on the forage box are various decals to aid in operation and warn of danger or caution areas. Pay close attention to all decals on the forage box.

DO NOT REMOVE ANY DECALS. IF DECALS ARE LOST, DAMAGED OR IF FORAGE BOX IS REPAINTED,

REPLACE DECALS. REMEMBER: DECALS ARE FOR YOUR PROTECTION AND INFORMATION.

46-0001-4

46-0011

46-0001-20

46-0001-4

46-0001-71

CAUTION: READ ALL DECALS ON THE FORAGE BOX AND IN THIS MANUAL. KEEP THESE DECALS CLEAN AND RE

PLACE ANY LOST OR DESTROYED DECALS. BECOME FAMILIAR WITH ALL TRACTOR AND FORAGE BOX CONTROLS.

3200 & 4200 Series --7–

46-0001-26

(UNDER SHIELD)

WARNING:

WARNING: IF FOR ANY REASON THE EMERGENCY STOP MECHANISM DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY,

DO NOT USE THE MACHINE UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL IN

JURY OR DEATH.

OPERATION OF THE EMERGENCY STOP

Across the upper edge of the front unloading unit is a “Warning Push For Emergency Stop” pushbar. By pushing on this bar during front unloading operation only, the forage box will shut down in an emergency.

Emergency stop trip cables connected to the “Emer gency Stop” pushbar extend along both sides and down the front of the forage box. Pulling on these trip cables will also shut down the front unloading unit box in an emergency.

Note: The emergency stop mechanism DOES NOT STOP the PTO drive shaft, nor the rear unloading op eration of the forage box.

WARNING: THE EMERGENCY STOP MECHANISM STOPS ONLY FROM OPERATING AND NOT OPERATION OF THE FORAGE BOX!

THE FRONT UNLOADING UNIT

THE REAR UNLOADING

of the forage

EMERGENCY STOP TRIP LOCATIONS

EMERGENCY STOP PUSH BAR

RESETTING THE EMERGENCY STOP

WARNING: DO NOT RESET THE EMER GENCY STOP MECHANISM UNTIL ALL PEOPLE, TOOLS AND OTHER OBJECTS ARE WELL CLEAR OF THE FORAGE BOX. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RE

SULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

INDEPENDENT OUTFEED CLUTCH CONTROL

LEVER

To reset the emergency stop mechanism, fully engage the INDEPENDENT OUTFEED CLUTCH con trol lever into the “RUN” position.

Check frequently to be assured that the emergency stop mechanism is in proper operating condition. Slowly engage the tractor PTO and operate the for age box at an idle speed to ensure it is operating properly. Push the emergency stop bar across the upper edge of the front unloading unit, to ensure that the forage box can be shut down in an emergency.

EMERGENCY STOP TRIP CABLES EXTENDING ALONG BOTH SIDES

3200 & 4200 Series --8–

EMERGENCY STOP TRIP CABLE AT FRONT

Reset the emergency stop and recheck using the emergency stop trip cables at various locations to en sure that the forage box can be shut down in an emer gency. Periodically repeat emergency stop inspections during the operating season and at all times keep excessive slack out of the emergency stop trip cables.

PRE-OPERATION

TRANSPORTING

Be certain your forage box is properly mounted to the running gear. Consult your dealer if you have any ques tions about the tie down kit from the manufacturer and il lustrated in the parts listing of this manual.

DO NOT fill the cross conveyor unloading area with for age to get extra capacity. Overloading puts unnecessary pressures and strains on the cross conveyor and auger drive.

This forage box is to be operated with 540 rpm PTO

. Set your tractor drawbar to conform to the stan

ONLY dard dimensions as shown on the following illustration. This will ensure that the PTO drive shaft will not be over extended.

Always disconnect the PTO drive shaft from the tractor and return it to the PTO storage bracket on the unloading

unit before transporting. Failure to do this may result in

equipment damage.

If you have a fold down cross conveyor extension, al

ways transport with this extension folded up to reduce your width. Check and observe that the rear discharge door is completely latched closed before traveling on roadways.

FOLD DOWN CROSS CONVEYOR EXTENSION

DRAWBAR & PTO RELATIONSHIP

DANGER: DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT PTO GUARD ON MACHINE AND ON TRACTOR. MAINTAIN PTO DRIVE SHAFT GUARDS IN OPERATING CONDI TION. REPLACE THEM IF DAMAGED AND NOT TURNING FREELY. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

WARNING: INSPECT REGULARLY THAT ALL CONNECTIONS AND BOLTS ARE TIGHT AND SE CURE BEFORE OPERATING. FAILURE TO HEEDMAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Inspect the forage box for proper adjustments as this will ensure maximum machine performance. See “Adjust ments” section. Grease and oil the forage box as re quired. See “Lubrication” section.

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE UNTIL ALL SHIELDS AND GUARDS ARE IN PLACE AND SE CURELY FASTENED. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RE SULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

WARNING: INSTALL A SMV EMBLEM ON REAR OF FORAGE BOX FOR TRANSPORTING ON ROADWAYS. KEEP THIS EMBLEM CLEAN AND BRIGHT. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERI

OUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

3200 & 4200 Series --9–

HOSE HOLDER BRACKET

HOSE TIP HOLDER

IMPORTANT: Support hoses on Hose Holder Bracket to relieve weight & stress from hose tip holder.

PROPER PTO DRIVE SHAFT AND HYDRAULIC HOSE STORAGE

PTO DRIVE SHAFT STORAGE HANGER

Your running gear probably has a telescoping tongue for convenience to hitch up. Always back up and lock this tongue in the operating position after hitching.

WARNING: YOU MUST OBSERVE ALL APPLI CABLE TRAFFIC LAWS WHEN TRANSPORTING ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS. CHECK LOCAL LAWS FOR ALL HIGHWAY LIGHTING AND MARKING REQUIRE MENTS. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERI OUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

WARNING: DO NOT TOW AT SPEEDS IN EX CESS OF 20 MPH. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Operating speed is dictated by the terrain over which you are traveling. Always use caution. Avoid traveling on slopes or hills that are unsafe.

If you will travel on public roads and it is legal to do so, you must know all rules governing such operation. This will include lighting and brake requirements in addition to

traffic rules. You will also be required to install a safety chain device on the running gear.

CAUTION: USE FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

WHEN TRANSPORTING ON ALL PUBLIC ROAD WAYS, EXCEPT WHEN PROHIBITED BY LAW.

Check for traffic constantly. Be sure you can see that no one is attempting to pass you and that all traffic is suffi ciently clear from you before making any turns.

3200 & 4200 Series -- 10 –

Truck Mount Forage Boxes

Depending on the make and model of truck it may be necessary to install a light converter (MEYER PART #56-0028.) Converter will allow signal lights and brake lights to operate according to DOT lighting standard. Call factory for more information.

FRONT UNLOAD DRIVE COUPLER “SET-UP”

(PTO OR HYDRAULIC DRIVE)

WARNING: DISCONNECT PTO DRIVE SHAFT AND HYDRAULIC HOSES (RELIEVE HYDRAULIC PRES SURE) BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING, LUBRICATING OR SERVICING THIS FORAGE BOX. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

STEP 1

Install Coupling Plate and lynch pin onto the large gear box assembly, splined shaft at the FRONT box.

(Shield Removed For Illustration Purposes Only)

COUPLING PLATE

of the forage

STEP 2

QUILL ZERK

(Shield Removed For Illustration Purposes Only)

SLEEVE SPACER

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT ALL SHIELDS, GUARDS AND COVERS INSTALLED. FAILURE

TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

3200 & 4200 Series -- 11 –

IMPORTANT! (MUST PERFORM)

Install sleeve spacer and lynch pin onto the hydraulic drive gearbox at the REAR splined shaft will be idling in reverseand thegearbox quill zerk must be greased daily.

of the forage box. The internal

STEP 3

Move the lever for PTO drive rear unloading to the “Disengage” position (UP).

(Shield Removed For Illustration Purposes Only)

PTO DRIVE REAR UNLOAD DISENGAGE LEVER

Operating Procedures: See Front Unload “VARIABLE SPEED OPERATION with IOC” Page 15

#37-0010 COUPLING PLATE ASSEMBLY COMPLETE

GEARBOX DRIVE PLATE

3200 & 4200 Series -- 12 –

KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION

1 37-0010-4 Coupler Plate 2 831-7516-2 Drive Bolt, 3/4-16 x 2 Allen Head

GR8 3 884-7516-Z 3/4-16 Flange Top Lock Nut 4 43-0020 Idler Sleeve Spacer 5 823-0002 Lynch Pin

REAR UNLOAD DRIVE COUPLER “SET-UP” (PTO OR HYDRAULIC DRIVE)

STEP 1

Install Coupling Plate and lynch pin onto the large gear box assembly on the splined shaft at the REAR age box.

(Shield Removed For Illustration Purposes Only)

COUPLING PLATE

of the for

QUILL ZERK

SLEEVE SPACER

(Shield Removed For Illustration Purposes Only)

STEP 2 IMPORTANT! (MUST PERFORM)

Install sleeve spacer and lynch pin onto the large gearbox assembly, splined shaft at the FRONT box. The internal splined shaft will be idling in reverse and the gearbox quill zerk must be greased daily.

of the forage

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT ALL SHIELDS, GUARDS AND COVERS INSTALLED. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

3200 & 4200 Series -- 13 –

INDEPENDENT OUTFEED CLUTCH LEVER

STEP 3

Move the Independent Outfeed Clutch lever to “STOP” (UP).

NOTE: The PTO driven independent outfeed clutch can be used to clean out accumulation of forage from the front unit cross conveyor without changing the drive coupler for forage box rear un loading.

STEP 4a (PTO DRIVE) or

Move the lever for PTO drive rear unloading to the “ENGAGE” position (DOWN).

(Shield Removed For Illustrated Purposes Only)

PTO DRIVE REAR UNLOAD ENGAGE LEVER

STEP 4b (HYDRAULIC DRIVE)

Couple both supply and return line hydraulic hoses of the forage box to the hydraulic outlets of the towing trac tor.

NOTE: The rear unloading gearbox and hydraulically driven motor, hydraulic return line features a check valve to protect and prevent any accidental damage by mistakenly, or incorrectly coupling hydraulic hoses to the tractor. The check valve is equipped with a re verse flow feature which will allow the box to run in a reverse direction for drive plate removal. Reverse hy draulic flow approximately 10-15 seconds to rotate gearbox drive plate away from the removable drive

HYDRAULIC CHECK VALVE AT REAR OF BOX

plate. DO NOT RUN IN REVERSE FOR UN LOADING!

Operating Procedures: See “REAR UNLOAD OPERATION” (HYD or PTO) Page 18

3200 & 4200 Series -- 14 –

FRONT UNLOAD VARIABLE SPEED OPERATION WITH INDEPENDENT

OUTFEED CLUTCH

DECAL #46-0001-64

FORAGE BOX CONTROL LEVERS

WARNING: NEITHER THE VARIABLE SPEED NOR THE HI-LO RANGE CONTROL LEVER WILL DIS ENGAGE THE CROSS CONVEYOR. ONLY THE TRAC TOR PTO, INDEPENDENT OUTFEED CLUTCH, OR EMERGENCY STOP MECHANISM WILL STOP THE CROSS CONVEYOR . FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Facing the front of the forage box, the lower most RH control lever is the INDEPENDENT OUTFEED CLUTCH control. Moving this control lever down into the “Run” po sition engages the cross conveyor and main drive mech anism. Engage this control lever into the “Run” position for normal operation. Once this control leveris engaged, it acts as the emergency stop when pushing on the “Warning Push for Emergency Stop” push bar or when pulling on the emergency stop trip cables.

VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL LEVER

HI-LO RANGE CONTROL LEVER

The LH control lever is the VARIABLE SPEED control. Moving this control lever regulates rotational speed of the unloading augers and the forward speed of the main apron chains, in conjunction with the HI-LO RANGE control. At the uppermost notch on the control quadrant, the VARIABLE SPEED control is in “Neutral” position. In this position, neither the main apron chains advance, nor do the unloading augers rotate under load, regardless of the position of the HI-LO RANGE control. Moving the VARI ABLE SPEED control lever down on the control quadrant increases speed of both auger rotation and main apron chain forward travel.

The RH control lever is the HI-LO RANGE control. Cen ter detent is the “Neutral” position. Shifting the lever up on the control quadrant is “LO” RANGE and shifting the lever fully down is “HI” RANGE. Range selection affects the forward speed of the main apron chains only. In the “Neutral” position, the main apron chain does not travel forward.

IOC CONTROL

Three levers control operating the front unloading unit of the forage box.

LEVER

3200 & 4200 Series -- 15 –

1. INDEPENDENT OUTFEED CLUTCH - IOC

2. VARIABLE SPEED

3. “HI-LO RANGE”

UNLOADING THE FORAGE BOX

START UP PROCEDURES

Pull the forage box into position and park so that the cross conveyor discharge opening is in alignment with the silo filling blower hopper. If the forage box is equipped with a fold down cross conveyor extension, it can be lowered before pulling in front of the blower. After a couple of parking trails, you may become familiar with the correct parking place and be able to lower the cross conveyor extension after parking. Always park the for age box and unloading tractor in a straight line. Minimize the unloading angle on the PTO drive shaft to prevent wearing of universal joints when connected to the un loading tractor PTO. Shift the unloading tractor to “Neu tral” or “Park” and set the brakes.

NOTE: Normal operation is using a farm tractor. If using some other vehicle, exercise equivalent caution when parking and exiting this vehicle.

Properly dismount from the tractor and approach the for age box by walking along the left side of the tractor as shown in the following diagram. Do not approach the for age box from the right side of the machine (left hand unload). Approach the left front area of the forage box, as this is where the control levers are located. Standing in the operator position will not require crossing the PTO drive shaft at any time during the unloading operation.

Remove PTO drive shaft from the forage box PTO stor age bracket and connect to the tractor PTO. Be sure the PTO yoke is securely locked to the tractor PTO. If using an optional hydraulic drive, couple the hydraulic hoses to the power supply.

Check that the INDEPENDENT OUTFEED CLUTCH control lever is in the “Stop” position and the VARIABLE

SPEED & HI-LO RANGE control levers are in the “Neu

tral” positions.

NOTE: The INDEPENDENT OUTFEED CLUTCH,

VARIABLE SPEED, and HI-LO RANGE control levers

must be in their “Stop” or “Neutral” positions when en gaging and disengaging the PTO drive shaft (or optional hydraulic drive). All forage box control lever selections are to be made while the PTO (or hydraulic) power is in operation. If the control levers are engaged before power is applied, damage may occur to the Variable

Speed drive or Independent Outfeed Clutch drive or

both. Failure to follow correct operating procedures

may cause equipment damage and may void the manu-

facturers warranty.

At this time, start the silo filling blower. Return to the forage box unloading tractor, slowly

engage the PTO, and set the engine speed from 1300-1500 rpm. to give a PTO speed of 300-375 rpm.

LH Side

OPERATOR POSITION

RH Side

OPERATOR TRAFFIC PATTERN

WARNING: DO NOT STEP OVER THE PTO DRIVE SHAFT. STAY WELL CLEAR OF THE PTO AT ALL TIMES. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SE RIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

WARNING: DO NOT STEP UP ON ANY PART OF THE FORAGE BOX AT ANY TIME. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL IN JURY OR DEATH.

Return to the operator’s position adjacent to the forage box controls. Intermittently engage the INDEPENDENT OUTFEED CLUTCH control lever to the “Run” position and allow the cross conveyor to empty out any accumula tion of forage in the front unloading unit. After the forage has emptied, fully engage the INDEPENDENT OUTFEED CLUTCH control lever into the “Run” position.

Next, engage the VARIABLE SPEED control lever to clear forage from the three unloading augers. Intermit tently move the lever between “Neutral” and the 1 and/or 2ndnotch settings on the control quadrant. This will engage and disengage the augers at a slow speed to clear them without the main apron moving forward; be cause the HI-LO RANGE control leveris stillin “Neutral.”

With the augers cleared and running and the VARIABLE SPEED control lever in a slow speed setting, move the RANGE control lever to “LO” and the main apron chain will begin to move forward. Moving the VARIABLE SPEED control lever down on the control quadrant will increase speed of both auger rotation and main apron

forward travel. Keep increasing speed of theVARIABLE SPEED control to regulate rate of forage box unloading speed to match the capacity of the silo filling blower.

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Slow up, but do not stop the VARIABLE SPEED control when shifting to “HI” RANGE.

CAUTION: YOU CAN MOVE THE RANGE CON TROL LEVER TO “HI” FOR CLEAN-OUT AT THE END OF UNLOADING AND YOU MAY ALSO FIND IT TO BE AN APPROPRIATE SPEED SELECTION FOR SMALL OR PARTIAL LOADS.

DO NOT START AND UNLOAD

FULL LOADS IN “HI” RANGE.

SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES

For proper operation, it is IMPORTANT that when un loading is completed to slowly SPEED control lever to the “Neutral” position and then

the HI-LO RANGE control lever to the “Neutral” position.

return the VARIABLE

Then, disengage the INDEPENDENT OUTFEED CLUTCH control lever to the “Stop” position. This will prepare the forage box front unloading unit for proper “start-up” on the next load of forage.

NOTE: Control lever settings must be made while the forage box front unloading unit is in operation. Moving the control levers with the unloading unit stopped will be difficult or impossible. This may cause equipment dam ages and may void the manufacturer’s warranty.

When finished unloading the forage box, perform the “Shut Down Procedures.”

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ages and may void the manufacturers warranty.

Idle down the tractor engine rpms. Disengage the PTO drive shaft and turn the tractor “OFF.” When all move ment has stopped, disconnect the PTO drive shaft from the forage box unloading tractor and return it to the PTO storage bracket. Secure the PTO drive shaft into the PTO storage bracket with the rubber tie down strap. Shut down the silo filling blower tractor and wait for all motion to stop. If the forage box is equipped with a cross conveyor extension, raise it up to the transport position and securely latch if before traveling on roadways.

The unloading process described is to be performed by the operator alone. This will eliminate unexpected “start-ups” and minimize other hazards that could result by more that one person in control. If the forage box or silo filling blower should become clogged, shut off all power to the forage box and blower. Wait for all motion to stop. Disconnect PTO drive shaft or hydraulic supply and return hoses. Then, clean out the machine.

REAR DISCHARGE DOOR

REAR OPENING DISCHARGE DOOR

CAUTION (QUICK RELEASE!)

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Never use “live” power to aid in the clean-out of a clogged machine. If any mechanism fails, move the for age box to a safe work area and then repair the mecha nism before proceeding with unloading of the forage. If repairs require the removal of forage from inside of the forage box, then remove the rear discharge door (bolted hinges on top of each side) and then empty the forage manually by hand through the rear opening.

DANGER: NEVER ENTER THE FORAGE BOX OR FRONT UNLOADING UNIT FOR ANY REASON WITHOUT FIRST DISCONNECTING PTO DRIVE SHAFT OR HYDRAULIC HOSES FROM POWER SUPPLY. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERI OUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Never enter the forage box for any reason if there is any possibility of power being applied to the unit.

REAR UNLOAD OPERATION PTO OR HYDRAULIC DRIVE

Make sure all persons are well clear of the forage box

WARNING: MAKE CERTAIN EVERYONE IS WELL CLEAR OF EQUIPMENT BEFORE APPLYING POWER. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERI OUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Always park the forage box and unloading tractor in a straight line. Minimize the unloading angle on the PTO drive shaft to prevent wearing of universal joints when connected to the unloading tractor PTO. Shift the un loading tractor to “Neutral” or “Park”and setthe brakes.

NOTE: Normal operation is using a farm tractor. If using some other vehicle, exercise caution when parking and exiting this vehicle.

Remove the PTO drive shaft from the forage box PTO storage bracket and connect it to the tractor PTO. Be sure the PTO yoke is securely locked to the tractor PTO. Move the Independent Outfeed Clutch control lever to the “Stop” position. If using a hydraulic drive, couple the hydraulic hoses to the power supply. Be sure the hydraulic hoses are securely locked to the tractor hydraulic couplers.

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and the unloading area.

The rear discharge door opens automatically by releas ing its latches as the main aprons begin to move. The rear discharge door can spring open with extreme force when its latches release. Pressure of forage against the rear door causes it to spring open very quickly.

WARNING: THE REAR DISCHARGE DOOR CAN SPRING OPEN QUICKLY AND WITH EXTREME FORCE. KEEP ALL PERSONS WELL CLEAR OF THE FORAGE BOX AND UNLOADING AREA. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL IN JURY OR DEATH.

Return to the tractor, restart, and SLOWLY tractor PTO or hydraulics to start the apron chains and to open the rear door. Once the door opens, regulate the discharge flow with the tractor engine speed. Do not operate above rated tractor engine RPM speed.

Unloading is best observed from the tractor seat. Keep moving the forage box forward to prevent silage from being carried underneath into the main apron chain return area.

engage the

REAR DISCHARGE DOOR

REAR OPENING DISCHARGE DOOR

CAUTION (QUICK RELEASE!)

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REAR DISCHARGE DOOR LATCH

(Typical both sides)

WARNING: DO NOT STEP UP ON ANY PART OF THE FORAGE BOX AT ANY TIME. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

When finished unloading, reduce engine speed to idle and disengage the tractor PTO or hydraulics. Pull the forage box straight ahead to pull the rear door away from the unloaded pile of forage. Gravity will allow the rear door to swing shut. The rear door latches will engage to secure it closed. Visibly observe that rear discharge door properly latches close.

The unloading process described is to be performed by the operator alone. This will eliminate unexpected “start-ups” and minimize other hazards that could result by more than one person in control. If the forage box should become clogged, shut off all power to the forage box and wait for all motion to stop. Disconnect PTOdrive shaft or hydraulic supply and return hoses and then clean out the machine.

Never use “live” power to aid in the clean-out of a clogged machine. If any mechanism fails, move the forage box to a safe work area and then repair the mechanism before proceeding with unloading of the forage. If repairs require removal of forage from inside of the forage box, then remove the rear discharge door (bolted hinges on top of each side) and then empty the forage manually by hand through the rear opening.

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DANGER: NEVER ENTER THE FORAGE BOX OR FRONT UNLOADING UNIT FOR ANY REASON WITHOUT FIRST DISCONNECTING THE PTO DRIVE SHAFT OR HYDRAULIC HOSES FROM POWER SUPPLY. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERI OUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Never enter the forage box for any reason if there is any possibility of power being applied to the unit.

REAR DISCHARGE DOOR

REAR OPENING DISCHARGE DOOR

CAUTION (QUICK RELEASE!)

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