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Anderson GB series Operation Manual

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Grain bagger
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Operation Guide
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  • Page 1 404635-2 Grain bagger GB-series Operation Guide 2013...
  • Page 3 Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents How to Reach Us Starting Guidelines Anderson limited warranty About This Manual Introduction 1.1 General Presentation 1.2 Technical Specifications 1.3 Presentation of components 1.4 Identification Safety 2.1 Safety Measures 2.2 Safety labels Preparation and startup 3.1 Moving the bagger 3.2 Terrain choice...
  • Page 6 5.5 Balancing 5.6 Welding work 5.7 Cleaning 5.8 Power transmission 5.9 Mechanical adjustment of the brakes Troubleshooting Optional equipment 7.1 Hopper side wideners 7.2 Spray system Changing the crushing rollers Changing the tunnel Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...

  • Page 7: How To Reach Us

    +1 819-382-2218 E-mail: service@grpanderson.com Web site: www.grpanderson.com Starting Guidelines Before starting your Anderson machine, we strongly recommend you: Carefully read and understand this manual’s content Comply with all safety instructions Follow the start-up procedures NOTE: This manual contains important information regarding machine maintenance and use.

  • Page 9: Anderson Limited Warranty

    The one-year warranty period begins on the date that the new equipment is sold to the cus- tomer. If during the year following the purchase of a new machine, your Anderson equipment fails to function properly due to defective design, materials, manufacturing, or assembly, our com- pany will repair your equipment free of charge.
  • Page 10 Except for conditions or warranties which may not be excluded by law, the selling dealer makes no warranty of its own on any item warranted by Anderson Group unless it delivers to the purchaser a separate written warranty document specifically warranting the item. The selling dealer has no authority to make any representation or promise on behalf of Anderson or to modify the terms or limitations of this warranty in any way.

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    This technical manual will inform you about maintaining your bagger and using it safely. Disclaimer The illustrations and information contained in this manual are accurate as of printing. Anderson Group reserves the right to modify its machines without notice. Conventions “Danger!”...
  • Page 12 NOTE: Notes provide additional information about the section content. Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    1 Introduction Groupe Anderson congratulates you on the purchase of your new bagger, a quality machine designed to crush and bag grain crops. The risk analysis, done according to the directive on 2006/42/CE machines, was performed in the context of the proper use of the machine and of adherence to the related safety measures. Groupe Anderson declines any responsibility for risks caused by inproper use.
  • Page 14 Figure 2 – Bagger settings Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...

  • Page 15: Technical Specifications

    2.79 m (110 in) transportation position Weight Basic machine 1930 kg (4246 lb) 1990 kg (4375 lb) Table 2 – Characteristics Power takeoff required Power (min/max) 50/70 kw (70/90 hp) Rotation speed (rating) 540 RPM Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...
  • Page 16 5 ft (1.52 m) or 6.5 ft (2 m) Loading auger Diameter 9 in (200 mm) Length 12 ft (3.6 m) Takeoff Hydraulic motor Speed Up tp 450 rpm at 10 gpm – 2000 psi Capacity 50 tons/h (2000 bushels/h) at 450 rpm Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...
  • Page 17 5 bar (72.5 psi) Screwdown torque of the wheel bolts 163 N.m (120 lb-ft) Axle Maximum capacity 2364 kg (5200 lb) Binding 6 axes 1/2 in Width 74 in (1880 mm) Brakes Hydraulic servo brakes (Duo) Suspension 'Torflex' Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...

  • Page 18: Presentation Of Components

    (B), located in front of the tongue, supports the front of the machine when the bagger is not hitched. The height of the hitch (C) can be adjusted to put the tongue in horizontal position. Figure 4 – Tongue Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...
  • Page 19 During displacements, the auger must be placed in an elevated position on a connecting rod (E) attached to the tunnel (see section 3.1 to know how to proceed). Figure 5 – Loading auger Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...
  • Page 20 When the grains are spilled into the hopper by a front loader instead of by the loading auger, the side wideners facilitate the filling process. For more information, see section 7.1. Figure 6 – Hopper Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...
  • Page 21 To know how to change the casing on the bagger, see section 8. Figure 7 – Crushing roller casing Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...
  • Page 22 (C) to make the crushing rollers turn (D). The drive shaft is equipped with a shear bolt (E) which protects the power transmission parts from a potential mechanical overload. Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...
  • Page 23 1.3.6 Compression screw The compression screw is an auger which compresses the grain crushed by the rollers in the bag. Figure 9 – Compression screw Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...
  • Page 24 The plate (B) helps maintain the bag under the tunnel. Two tunnel/plate pairings can be installed on the bagger depending on the bag size used (5 ft (1.52 m) or 6.5 ft (2 m)). To know how to change the tunnel/plate pairing, see section 9. Figure 10 – Tunnel Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...

  • Page 25: Identification

    A 2 by 4 in (5 by 10 cm) nameplate is on the right side of the bagger. It includes the following information about your machine: Model Serial number Empty weight GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) Year made Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...
  • Page 26 You must always have this information in hand when you order spare parts or when you request assistance from our customer service. Figure 12 – Location of the nameplate Figure 13 – Nameplate Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...

  • Page 27: Safety

    2 Safety 2.1 Safety Measures Your Anderson bagger has been designed so as to minimize hazards for operators. Nevertheless, you should never use it for any purpose other than that for which it was designed. Using the bagger incorrectly may injure the operator.
  • Page 28 Remove the tractor’s ignition key in order to be certain it will not start accidentally while you are working. Block the wheels with chocks if you want to work under the machine. Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...
  • Page 29 Before any travel, be it over short or long distances, you absolutely must cut the power takeoff of the tractor. Reduce your speed when you travel on bumpy roads. Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...

  • Page 30: Safety Labels

    Hydraulic circuit under pressure. Before starting maintenance work on the machine, carefully read section 5 of the manual. 404190 Maximum rate of the tractor's power takeoff. Do not excede the indicated value. Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...
  • Page 31 404196 Danger of getting caught by belt. Remain at a safe distance from moving parts. 404197 Danger of injuries caused by the drive shaft. Remain at a safe distance from moving parts. Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...
  • Page 32 404200 Do not travel on the road with material in the hopper. 404183 Maximum speed of travel on the road. Do not exceed the indicated value Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...
  • Page 33 Label Part n Meaning 404042-1 Regularly verify the tightening of wheel nuts. Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...

  • Page 35: Preparation And Startup

    3. Attach the other end of the connecting rod to the loading screw support with a pin (C). 4. Insert the T-shaped blocking pin (D) at the base of the hopper to prevent it from turning dur- ing transportation. Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...

  • Page 36: Terrain Choice

    The bagger is designed to travel at a maximum speed of 25 km/h on paved roads. On uneven soil, a speed beyond this limit could provoke back-kicks that might damage the bagger or the tractor. Always adapt your speed to the terrain conditions. Anderson Group declines any responsibility for damages caused by an excessive or inappropriate speed.
  • Page 37 1. With the connecting pin (C), hitch the machine to the tractor’s drawbar. 2. Lock the connecting pin with the detent pin. 3. Connect the safety chains (D) between the machine and the tractor using the anchoring points provided for this purpose. Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...

  • Page 38: Mounting The Drive Shaft

    The drive shaft is equipped with a collar and a cotter pin on the side of the machine and a push button with a shear bolt on the side of the tractor. It is covered with a protective tube that must be Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...

  • Page 39: Connection Of The Hydraulic System

    2. Check that the hoses are placed between the tractor and the bagger in order to avoid them from tangling, getting stuck and wearing prematurely during operation. If the connections are reversed, a check valve will prevent any movement of the loading screw. Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...

  • Page 40: Installing The Loading Auger

    Also make sure they do not block access to the adjustment controls and to the pump on the side of the bagger. Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...

  • Page 41: Verifications

    (Figure 19 – Preparing the Bag). They will thus appear on the side when the bag will be installed on the tunnel. Figure 19 – Preparing the Bag 2. With the handles provided, lower the rear plate (A) (see Figure 20 – Bag Installation Sticker). Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...
  • Page 42 3. Place the bag around the tunnel and slide it towards the front of the machine until it is between the two rectangular tubes of the tunnel (B) (Figure 21 – Installing the Bag). Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...
  • Page 43 4. Elevate the rear plate so that it is 6 to 8 mm (1/4 to 5/16 in) from the machine chassis to allow the bag to easily deploy (Figure 23 – Rear Plate). Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...
  • Page 44 Figure 24 – Elastic 7. With other elastics (D), attach the first elastic to the sides and to the top of the tunnel to pre- vent it from moving (Figure 25 – Attachment elastics). Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...
  • Page 45 2. Fold the end of the bag by making the sides go inwards (see the first step in Figure 27 – Clos- ing the Bag). Figure 27 – Closing the Bag 3. Roll both sides inwards (see the second step in Figure 27 – Closing the Bag). Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...
  • Page 46 5. Fold the end and shove it back under the bag to ensure its tightness (see the fourth step in Fig- ure 27 – Closing the Bag and in Figure 29 – Bag Ready for Filling). Figure 29 – Bag Ready for Filling Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...

  • Page 47: Operation

    2. Idle the power takeoff and increase the RPM to 540. During bagging, the tractor wheels must be perfectly straight so the grain bag is straight. You can readjust the orientation of the wheels if necessary. Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...
  • Page 48 3. Load the grains into the hopper. You can place the grains directly into the hopper (see Figure 30 – Loading into the hopper) or place it into the loading auger enclosure (see Figure 31 – Loading with the auger). Figure 30 – Loading into the hopper Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...
  • Page 49 2. Bring the tractor forward very slowly without deactivating the power takeoff until there is no grain left between the tunnel and the bag. 3. Bring the tractor forward a further 6.5 ft (2 meters). Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...

  • Page 50: Machine Settings

    3. Close the valves when the gadge indicator (D) shows the desired pressure level. NOTE: The pressure to be used varies depending on several factors: the type and level of moisture of the grains, the soil type and the tractor used. Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...
  • Page 51 It also allows the interruption of the grain flow to the rollers. The operator must adjust the grain flow in order to avoid there being too much or too little grains in Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...
  • Page 52 The operator must also adapt the grain flow to the crushing speed of the rollers. Two portholes on the hopper wall allow to see the level of grains inside. Anderson Group recommends maintaining the grain level between the first and the second porthole.
  • Page 53 To increase the pressure on the springs, turn the flywheel clockwise (see the following fig- ure). The grains will be more finely crushed. To reduce the pressure on the springs, turn the flywheel counter-clockwise (see the following figure). The grains will be crushed more coarsely. Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...
  • Page 54 The minimum space between the rollers can be modified according to the desired type of grain or crushed grain refinement. This spacing is adjusted with a bolt located at each end of the casing, between the crushing rollers. The length of the bolts determines the roller spacing. Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...
  • Page 55 1. Remove the four (4) bolts (A) which attach the hopper to the casing and tilt the hopper towards the back to see the rollers. Figure 38 – Hopper attachment bolts 2. Unscrew the locknut (B). Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...

  • Page 56: End Of Use Instructions

    When you aren't planning to use the bagger for an extended period, it is preferable to unhitch the tractor and store it and shelter it from the weather, in a dry and covered space. In order to unhitch the machine from the tractor, proceed as follows: Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...
  • Page 57 4. Remove the pin attaching the drawbar head to the tractor hitching arm. Be careful when distancing the tractor from the bagger. Any contact between the two machines could cause damage to one or the other. Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...

  • Page 59: Maintenance And Tunings

    Wheel and tire verification After the first 10 hours Then, after every 50 hours of Greasing the drive shaft Every 10 hours Greasing the pivot points Every 50 hours Greasing the front bearing of the compression Every 100 hours screw Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...

  • Page 60: Wheels And Tires

    The greasing points are indicated by a pictogram (Figure 40 – Greasing pictogram). If possible, perform greasing after use: this will facilitate evacuating dirt and old grease. Figure 40 – Greasing pictogram Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...
  • Page 61 Groupe Anderson recommends using grease designed to be weather resistant and which do not dry too quickly. Groupe Anderson recommands using a greasing gun equipped with a flexible cap for an easier access to the different greasing points.
  • Page 62 Grease after every 50 hours of use Figure 42 – Hopper central pivot (4) Figure 43 – Loading auger pivot Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...
  • Page 63 Figure 44 – Loading auger wheels pivot (2) Figure 45 – Roller adjustment rods bearing (2) Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...

  • Page 64: Safety Guards

    5.4 Safety guards Reset all guards and safety guards after performing maintenance work. Over time, guards can become damaged. Thus they must be inspected regularly and replaced when necessary with original parts. Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...

  • Page 65: Balancing

    Any cleaning must be performed by qualified personnel. Before performing any cleaning, make sure the tractor is stopped and the ignition key removed. Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...

  • Page 66: Power Transmission

    1. Open the front mobile guard. 2. Mesure the necessary force (T) to obtain an 0.4 in (10 mm) displacement (F) (see Figure 48 – Checking Belt Tension) at the center of the belts located between pulleys 1 and 2. Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...
  • Page 67 5. Reverify the tension and adjust the spring if needed. 6. Retighten the nut (B). NOTE: You can obtain a 30 lb pen type tension tester at any mechanical parts distributor or at your local Anderson retailer (# 322167). Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...
  • Page 68 Figure 49 – Belt adjustment 5.8.3 Shear bolt The transmission system of the bagger is protected from overloads by a shear bolt (A) (see Figure 50 – Shear Bolt). Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...

  • Page 69: Mechanical Adjustment Of The Brakes

    Make sure your lifting device has sufficient capacity to lift the bagger. 2. Remove the cover over the adjustment hole of the brake from its slot at the bottom of the brake protection plate. Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...
  • Page 70 5. Reset the adjustment hole cover and lower the wheel to the ground. 6. Repeat the procedure for the other wheel. For better results, all brakes should have the same clearance. Figure 51 – Brake adjustment hole Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    5.7 The crushing rollers are touch- Adjust the spacing between ing. the crushing rollers by fol- lowing instructions in section 4.2.3 Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...
  • Page 72 (see section 4.2). There is a clog in the hopper. Use a stick to unclog. The hopper does not turn. The hopper's central pivot is Grease the central pivot (see missing grease. section 5.3). Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...

  • Page 73: Optional Equipment

    Be careful when unloading the front loader trough. Figure 52 – Hopper side wideners In order to install the hopper side wideners, proceed as follows: Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...

  • Page 74: Spray System

    2. Install the spray tip, fixed at the end of the hosing, on the side of the bagger. 3. Connect the spray system electrical cable to the 12 V power source of the tractor. Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...

  • Page 75: Changing The Crushing Rollers

    9. Reinstall the pulleys, the belts and the protectors (see section 5.8 10. Place the hopper back onto the casing and attach it with the bolts. NOTE: To know how to adjust the crushing rollers, see section 4.2.3 and section 4.2. Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...
  • Page 76 Figure 54 – Changing the casing of the crushing rollers Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...

  • Page 77: Changing The Tunnel

    6. Slide the lateral extensions towards the inside or outside to adjust their width to that of the tunnel to be installed (see Figure 55 – Lateral extension adjustment). Figure 55 – Lateral extension adjustment Anderson Group Grain bagger GB-series – Operation Guide...
  • Page 78 9. Attach the new plate to the lateral extensions with chains (see Figure 57 – Chain installation). Figure 57 – Chain installation You can then install the bag for bagging according to instructions in section 3.8. Operation Guide – Grain bagger GB-series Anderson Group...
  • Page 79 ANDERSON GROUP 5125, rue de la Plaisance Chesterville (Québec) CANADA G0P 1J0 E-mail: service@grpanderson.com Telephone: +1 819-382-2952 Fax: +1 819-382-2218 www.grpanderson.com...

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