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- Page 1 Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. Forage Box Operator’s Manual MP16.21265 Issued 04-2009...
- Page 2 This symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. The message that follows the symbol contains important information about your safety. Carefully read the message. Make sure you fully understand the causes of possible injury or death. IF THIS MACHINE IS USED BY AN EMPLOYEE, IS LOANED, OR IS RENTED, MAKE SURE THAT THE OPERATOR UNDERSTANDS THE TWO INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
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Page 3: To The Owner
This manual contains operating instructions for your Forage Box only. Any mention of other machinery in this manual other than the Forage Box is for reference only. This manual does not replace nor is it to be used for any machinery that may be attached to or used in conjunction with the Forage Box. -
Page 4: Parts & Service
Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. has an excellent dealership network ready to answer any questions you may have about your Forage Box. Parts for your machine may be ordered through our dealers. When placing a parts order, please have the model and serial number ready. This will allow the dealer to fill your order as quickly as possible. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
FORAGE BOX OPERATORS MANUAL -TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SMV E ............22 MBLEM TO THE OWNER ..........1 ....22 OUNTING ORAGE OX TO UNNING ........... 22 PECIFICATIONS ESIGN UBJECT ADDLE OUNTING .......... 1 ..........23 HANGE ITHOUT... -
Page 6: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. warrants the products it sells to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year after the date of delivery to the first (original) purchaser, subject to the following conditions: •... -
Page 7: Pre-Delivery Checklist (Customer)
PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST After the Forage Box has been completely set-up, check to be certain it is in correct running order before delivering it to the customer. The following is a list of points to inspect. Check off each item as you have made the proper adjustments and found the item operating satisfactorily. -
Page 8: Pre-Delivery Checklist (Dealer)
PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST After the Forage Box has been completely set-up, check to be certain it is in correct running order before delivering it to the customer. The following is a list of points to inspect. Check off each item as you have made the proper adjustments and found the item operating satisfactorily. -
Page 9: Safety First
ARNING AUTION Signal Words: Note the use of signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION on the Forage Box and in this manual. The appropriate signal word for each has been selected using the following guidelines: DANGER: IMMEDIATE AND SPECIFIC HAZARD WHICH WILL RESULT... -
Page 10: Safety Guidelines
WHETHER FAMILY MEMBER box before starting it. EMPLOYEE, IS FAMILIAR WITH THESE • Do not enter the forage box unless you follow SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. ART’S-WAY MFG. instructions on page 27. CO. PROVIDES GUARDS FOR EXPOSED MOVING PARTS FOR THE OPERATOR’S •... -
Page 11: During Operation
• Do not allow riders while the forage box is in operation. • Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for a high-pressure hydraulic leak. Use a piece of •... -
Page 12: Storage Safety
Remember: • Make sure that the forage box is stored in an area “The Best Operator is a Safe Operator with a firm and level base to prevent the machine from tipping or sinking into the ground. -
Page 13: General Information
TRACTORS This Operator’s Manual uses the term “Tractor” when identifying the power source for the forage box and the blower. However, the same safety and operating practices apply to other power sources such as hydraulic and electric motors. -
Page 14: Operating And Saftey Equipment
Wherever possible and without affecting machine the slant panel and front access shield (See Figure 4, operation, shields have been used on this forage box to Item 1 or Figure 5, Item 1.). For lubrication and protect potentially hazardous areas. In many places,... -
Page 15: Main Clutch
The shift lever (Figure 6, Item 6) is used only to adjust shaft from the PTO shaft and place it into the bracket when transporting or filling the forage box. (See Figure 4 the feeding rate of the main aprons. It is marked with 5, Item 5 or Figure 7, Item 9.) -
Page 16: Unloading Operation - Lefth
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Page 17: Safety Label Location
FORAGE BOX OPERATORS MANUAL –SAFETY LABEL LOCATION SAFETY LABEL LOCATION Each Forage Box has been produced and assembled with the operator's safety in mind. As a reminder to the operator of proper operation of the machine, several labels of warning and instruction have been attached. -
Page 18: Front /Combo Unloading Safety
FORAGE BOX OPERATORS MANUAL – SAFETY LABEL LOCATION RONT OMBO NLOADING AFETY ECALS Manual No. MP16.21265 - Issued April 2009... - Page 19 FORAGE BOX OPERATORS MANUAL -SAFETY LABEL LOCATION Table 1 - FRONT/COMBO UNLOAD SAFETY DECALS Ref No. Part No. Description MP16.20177 Warning – Rotating PTO Keep Your Body And Clothing Away MP 01.77770 Stop MP 01.77760 MP 16.20195 Shift Quadrant (Left-Hand) MP 16.20210...
- Page 20 FORAGE BOX OPERATORS MANUAL – SAFETY LABEL LOCATION Art’s-Way Manufacturing at (712) 864-3131 #18 – MP 329594B2 #12 – MP 16.20177 #17 - MP 16.20178 Danger – Rotating Driveline Warning – Rotating PTO Caution – Before You Operate This Equipment...
- Page 21 FORAGE BOX OPERATORS MANUAL -SAFETY LABEL LOCATION #27 - MP 17.00165 #A - MP 16.20980 #B - MP 16.21200 Decal, Danger Decal, 540 RPM, Danger Decal, Entanglement Danger (Inside Implement Input Driveline) #C - MP 21.09024 Decal, Hydraulic Fluid Pressure Warning Manual No.
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Page 22: Rear Unloading Safety Decals
FORAGE BOX OPERATORS MANUAL – SAFETY LABEL LOCATION NLOADING AFETY ECALS Table 2 - REAR UNLOAD SAFETY DECALS Ref No. Part No. Description MP 17.00165 Decal, Danger (Inside Implement Input Driveline) (Only On PTO-Driven Units) MP 16.20177 Warning – Rotating PTO Keep Your Body And Clothing Away (Only On PTO-Driven Units) - Page 23 FORAGE BOX OPERATORS MANUAL -SAFETY LABEL LOCATION Art’s-Way Manufacturing at (712) 864-3131 #6 - MP 17.00165 #7 – MP 16.20177 #9 - MP 16.20178 Decal, Danger Warning – Rotating PTO Caution – Before You Operate This Equipment (Inside Implement Keep Your Body And...
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Page 24: Set-Up Instructions
154.00 Figure 14 - Pads Installation (Front/Combo Unload) Figure 12 - Running Gear Illustration NOTE: Be sure the forage box is assembled to a running gear per included setup instructions or warranty may not apply. Manual No. MP16.21265 - Issued April 2009... -
Page 25: Tandem Tire Bracket
OX TO UNNING front and combo only. The forage box may require a riser kit when mounted to On some units the outfeed extension is shipped loose. a running gear with larger tires. Check the chart to Proper setup requires this be attached with the existing determine if it is necessary to order a kit. - Page 26 Figure 22 - Front Saddle Tie Down Chains (RH) Assembly routing of tie down chains between rear saddle of forage box and rear bolster of running gear. (See Figure 21 thru Figure 24.) Figure 20 - Cross Conveyor Apron (Front/Combo...
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Page 27: Operation Instructions
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 20’ 667H Pintle 10.0 ton 2.50 ton OADING (Std) The forage box load should be filled evenly so as to 20’ 667X Pintle 10.5 ton 2.50 ton provide for even feeding into the unloading unit. (Opt) Do not fill the cross feed unloading area with crop to get * Weight includes three augers and roof. -
Page 28: Pto Attachment Procedure
OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WHO HAS BEEN TRAINED SAFE 1. Before unloading the forage box, park the box on OPERATION! level ground for unloading, if possible. Engage the WARNING: EMERGENCY STOP DOES NOT tractor parking brake and shut off the tractor engine. -
Page 29: Rear Unloading - Hydraulic
WHEN AUGERS AND MAIN UNLOADING APRONS ARE OPERATIONAL. DO NOT ATTEMPT PROCEDURE ALONE. If it is necessary to enter the forage box to unload contents manual, the following procedures must be followed before entry. 1. Never attempt this procedure alone, two people are required. - Page 30 FORAGE BOX OPERATORS MANUAL – OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 3. Disengage the tractor PTO and shut off the tractor engine. 4. Remove the belt from the gearbox input shaft belt drive. (See Figure 30). Figure 30 - Belt Removal WARNING: AUGERS FREE ROTATE AND EXTREME CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN IN THE NEXT THREE STEPS.
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Page 31: Lubrication
FORAGE BOX OPERATORS MANUAL -LUBRICATION LUBRICATION CAUTION: DO NOT UNCLOG, ADJUST, LUBRICATE OR SERVICE THE FORAGE BOX UNLESS THE "POWER SOURCE SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE" (PAGE 8) HAS BEEN PERFORMED. Sufficient oil and grease will prevent excessive part wear early failure. - Page 32 FORAGE BOX OPERATORS MANUAL – LUBRICATION Figure 37 - Front Idler Sprocket Points (Rear Unload Only – 4 Locations) Figure Front Main Apron Bearings (Front/Combo Unload - 3 Locations) Figure 38 - Rear Main Apron Bearing Points (Rear Unload Only – 3 Locations)
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Page 33: Safety /Cross And Main Clutchh
FORAGE BOX OPERATORS MANUAL -LUBRICATION IGHT NGLE EARBOX AFETY ROSS AND LUTCH ANDLES If handle movement becomes hard, remove nuts (Figure Mechanical Drive 40, Item 28) and coat pivot bolt with grease and reinstall. NOTE: This section is applicable to the front and combo... -
Page 34: Hydraulic Drive
FORAGE BOX OPERATORS MANUAL – LUBRICATION Hydraulic Drive NOTE: This section is applicable to the hydraulic drive version of the rear unload. Figure 43 - Center Shaft Bearing (Rear Unload Mechanical Drive Only - 1 Location) Figure 45 - Sprocket Cluster Bearing (Rear Unload... -
Page 35: Adjustments
PERFORMED. PRON The main unloading aprons should be kept at proper tension at all times. On a new forage box tension should be checked every 5 loads until any excess slack has been taken up and during normal lubrication thereafter. -
Page 36: Front Drive Chain
FORAGE BOX OPERATORS MANUAL – ADJUSTMENTS RONT RIVE HAIN NOTE: This section is applicable to the front and combo unload only. Open front shield for access. The front chain is tensioned by a spring loaded idler. To adjust tension, tighten the hex nut (Figure 50, Item 48) on the rod to compress the spring to 6 inches. -
Page 37: Hydraulic Drive Chain
A spare set of shear bolts have been supplied with the forage box. They are located inside the rear drive shield. Shear bolts may be purchased at your local Art’s-Way Parts Dealer. The proper bolts to use are: Front/Combo Units 3/8"-16 x 1-3/8"... -
Page 38: Options And Accessories
FORAGE BOX OPERATORS MANUAL – OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES MILLER ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION Hydraulic Motor MP16.09970 Adaptor coupler and drive mounting weldment (One required per forage box) MP 16.09984 2 inch riser kit (qty 4) MP 16.09985 3 inch riser kit (qty 4) MP 16.09990 Hydraulic motor and control unit with mounting place and lock pin. -
Page 39: Torque Specifications
FORAGE BOX OPERATORS MANUAL –TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Use these torque values when tightening hardware (excluding: locknuts, self-tapping, thread forming, and sheet metal screws) unless specified. All torque values are in lb-ft except those marked with an asterisk (*) which are lb-in. For metric torque value Nm, multiply the lb-ft or lb-in value by 0.113. -
Page 40: Tighten Hydrulic Fittings
FORAGE BOX OPERATORS MANUAL – TIGHTEN HYDRAULIC FITTINGS TIGHTEN HYDRAULIC FITTINGS CAUTION: ESCAPING FLUID UNDER IGHTENING ITTINGS PRESSURE CAN PENETRATE THE SKIN CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY. RELIEVE Inspect O-ring and seat for dirt or obvious defects. PRESSURE BEFORE DISCONNECTING On angle fittings, back the locknut off until washer HYDRAULIC OR OTHER LINES. -
Page 41: Specifications
FORAGE BOX OPERATORS MANUAL - SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS ENERAL Power Source • Front and Combo Unload Model o 540 RPM PTO drive (Opt hyd. motor drive) • • Rear Unload Front Unload – 16, 18, and 20 ft. o 540 RPM PTO drive or hyd. Motor drive •... - Page 42 NOTES...
- Page 43 ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC. TECHNICAL MANUALS Manuals are available from your local dealer or Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. for the operation, service, and repair of your machine. For prompt convenient service, contact your local dealer for assistance in obtaining the manuals for your machine. Your local dealer can expedite your order for operator manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, service manuals, and maintenance records.
- Page 44 Produced And Published In The U.S.A. By CPS DYNAMICS, LLC PO Box 9007 Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. Wichita, KS 67205 Hwy 9 West – PO Box 288 www.cpsdynamics.com Armstrong, IA. 50515 U.S.A...
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