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XLB10 Grain Bag Loader Owner’s Manual and Parts Book (Originating w/Serial Number 74-372) Model Number: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: N39043 Rev. H 04.26.19...
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All Loftness products have a one (1) year limited warranty. The XLB10 Grain Bag Loader has a two (2) year limited warranty. If any Loftness product is used as rental equipment, or in a commercial application, the limited warranty period is for only 30 days from the delivery date to the original customers.
It is also important that you fill out the Warranty Registration form(s) completely and return to Loftness so as not to void the warranty. Keep the owner’s manual and the entire documentation packet in the storage compartment provided on your grain bag loader.
Safety Instructions Safety Rules • Operators are responsible to know the location and function of all guards and shields including but not limited to PTO drivelines, gearboxes, chain drives, These are general safety considerations. Additional augers and are responsible to make certain that all precautions may be necessary to operate your guards are in place when operating the machine.
Safety Instructions Maintenance Safety (Cont’d) PTO Safety • Make sure the operator’s area is clear of any • Keep all guards and shields in place when operating distracting objects. Keep work areas clean and free the PTO. Replace any damaged or missing guards of grease and oil to avoid slipping or falling.
Safety Instructions Safety Decal Locations WARNING Check and replace any worn, torn, hard to read or Rotating parts hazard. Can cause serious missing safety decals on your machine. injuries or death. Do not operate machine without shields attached. PN 4189 Part No.
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Safety Instructions Safety Decal Locations (Cont’d) Skin Puncture Hazard. Hydraulic Lines. Protect hands and body from pressure fluids. N23899 Part No. N23899 Part No. N68525 Part No. N22764 Grain Bag Loader OM...
Safety Instructions Machine Decals and Signs NOTE: All safety related decals are also shown in the Part No. N29769 Safety Instructions Section along with their location on the machine. See “Safety Decal Locations” starting on page 6. LIFT Check and replace any worn, torn, hard to read or missing decals on your machine.
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Safety Instructions Machine Decals and Signs (Cont’d) Part No. N35225 Part No. N33102 Part No. N35231 Part No. N35226 Part No. N35230 Part No. N35227 Part No. N35228 Part No. N35229 Grain Bag Loader OM...
Set-up Instructions Initial Set-up Removing Trolley Assembly Some components of the XLB10 Grain Bag Loader are shipped disassembled and need to be removed from their shipping positions, assembled, and secured to their operating position. It is recommended that an overhead hoist, or other lifting device of adequate size, be used for lifting and installing the components.
Set-up Instructions Initial Set-up (Cont’d) Removing Trolley Assembly (Cont’d) Remove the hardware (2) connecting the hopper base to the platform (3 places) . Slowly raise and move the trolley assembly off of the grain bag loader and set aside . NOTE: When lifting, take care to avoid hitting the winch motor against the grain bag loader.
Main Hopper Assembly 9. Six 1" straps 10. One tractor battery harness NOTE: If any of the hopper components are damaged or missing, contact your Loftness dealer. Assembly Notes: Only Items 1 through 5 will be needed for assembling the hopper .
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Set-up Instructions Initial Set-up (Cont’d) Main Hopper Assembly (Cont’d) Insert a 1/2" x 1" bolt (1) into the center hole from inside of the hopper and through the hopper base. Hand- tighten a 1/2" nut (2) onto the bolt on the outside of the hopper base.
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Set-up Instructions Initial Set-up (Cont’d) tighten a 1/2" nut (3) onto each bolt on the outside of the hopper (4 places). Main Hopper Assembly (Cont’d) Use an alignment punch if necessary to align the holes of the hopper base, panel, and screen leg. Right Side Panel NOTE: Do not tighten bolts and nuts at this time.
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Set-up Instructions Initial Set-up (Cont’d) Secure the braces to the hopper using two 1/2" x 1-1/4" bolts (2) at each brace end. Hand-tighten a 1/2" nut (3) onto each bolt on the outside of the hopper. Main Hopper Assembly (Cont’d) NOTE: Do not tighten bolts and nuts at this time.
Set-up Instructions Initial Set-up (Cont’d) Note: Only front and left side shown. Make sure to insert Placing Hopper Assembly hardware on all sides. Insert the fourteen 1/2" x 1-1/4" bolts and nuts (3) securing the base to the grain bag loader and tighten. See “Torque Specifications”...
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Set-up Instructions Initial Set-up (Cont’d) Trolley and Cradle Assembly (Cont’d) Using the bag of 3/4" x 3" bolts, washers, and nuts from the shipping pail, place the washer (5) and insert the bolt (6) from the top of the trolley frame and secure on the bottom of the grain bag loader frame with another washer (7), and nut (8) Repeat this procedure for the remaining holes that secure...
Set-up Instructions Initial Set-up (Cont’d) Cradle Connection Winch Cable Refer to the illustration above for the winch cable route. Lay the cradle on the ground directly below the trolley boom. Remove the retaining clip (1) and pin (2), and slide the cradle pulley (3) out.
Set-up Instructions Initial Set-up (Cont’d) Hitch Set-up The PTO driveline is shipped in the storage position. The operation hitch is also shipped in the upright storage position. WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments while the tractor engine is running or the key is in the “ON”...
Set-up Instructions Initial Set-up (Cont’d) PTO Set-up Install key (1) into the keyway of the grain bag loader shaft. Align the PTO driveline coupler (2) with the key and Remove the zip ties (1) (both ends) securing the PTO. slide the driveline onto the shaft. Lift the PTO from the storage cradles and set to the side.
Set-up Instructions Connecting the Grain Bag Loader Back the tractor up to the hitch of the grain bag loader. WARNING: Never use a clevis to clevis type connection to secure the implement to the Insert pin (1) (1-1/8 in. to 1-1/4 in. pin) and secure with tractor.
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Set-up Instructions Connecting the Grain Bag Loader (Cont’d) Install the pressure and the return hydraulic hoses into the tractor’s hydraulic connectors at the rear of the tractor. Retract sleeve (1), slide the PTO driveline (2) onto the tractor PTO shaft until the sleeve slides forward and locks driveline to shaft.
Set-up Instructions Site Preparation Grain Bag Spacing Side By Side Lightly scrape the ground, removing weeds, sticks, stones and stubble that could penetrate the grain bag from the entire grain bag storage site. When removing debris from the site, be careful not to loosen the ground. The grain bag storage site should remain as firm as possible and free from debris to minimize grain bag damage.
Set-up Instructions Grain Bag Placement (Cont’d) Installing the Grain Bag Grain Bag Spacing (Cont’d) Remote Control Identification In Depots CRADLE UP - Press button to raise the cradle. CRADLE DOWN - Press button to lower the cradle. TROLLEY IN - Press button to move the trolley in. TROLLEY OUT - Press button to move the trolley out.
Set-up Instructions Installing the Grain Bag (Cont’d) Procedure NOTE: Installing the grain bag requires two people. Mount the stabilizer (1) to the rear of the machine and secure with pin (2) Lower the hoist (1) placing the bag cradle (2) on the stabilizer (3) with the cradle stabilizer tabs inserted inside Raise the hoist (1), lifting the bag cradle (2) off the the cradle base.
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Set-up Instructions Installing the Grain Bag (Cont’d) WARNING: Crushing hazard. Do not stand under the cradle while it is being raised, or Procedure (Cont’d) when it is in the raised position. Place the grain bag behind the tunnel. Remove shipping bands, then remove the top half of the box.
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Set-up Instructions Installing the Grain Bag (Cont’d) Procedure (Cont’d) Remove all shipping ties (1) from the grain bag. NOTE: Upon initial setup, the ratchet assembly (1) must be fastened to the right side of the NOTE: Be careful not to damage the grain bag when pan.
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Set-up Instructions Installing the Grain Bag (Cont’d) Procedure (Cont’d) Remove any twists in the 4 in. strap, then loop the free end of the strap through the ratchet accordingly. NOTE: The 4 in. strap will be secured over only the Connect the hook end of the 4 in.
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Set-up Instructions Installing the Grain Bag (Cont’d) Procedure (Cont’d) Inspect the rubber flap (1) on the grain bag loader housing. The rubber flap should be free and should cover the grain bag in the tray. The rubber flap must hang outside the Using the hand winch, raise the bag pan until there is tray.
Set-up Instructions Grain Bag Loader Positioning NOTE: When loading the grain bags, move the loading equipment and position it facing up the slope. Loading the grain bags up the slope will aid the operator in braking the machine. WARNING: Do Not place grain bags near or under power lines.
Operating Instructions Getting Started Sealing the Grain Bag During the loading process, the operator of the tractor is required to remain in the operator’s position at all times to start and stop the PTO shaft and to keep the tractor / grain bag loader moving in a straight line with the grain bag.
Operating Instructions Getting Started (Cont’d) • The objective is to fill the bag. • Fill the bag to the point where no air pockets exist in the bag. • Do NOT stretch the bag. • If the bag is over stretched, it may be damaged and split.
Operating Instructions Getting Started (Cont’d) Releasing Brake Pressure Adjusting Brake Pressure Turn the wheel counterclockwise to decrease the brake pressure. Turn the wheel clockwise to increase the brake pressure. NOTE: Adjusting the brake pressure will help maintain proper filling of the grain bags, decreasing the chance of damage to the bag during the loading and storage of the bag.
Operating Instructions Getting Started (Cont’d) Switching to Transport Position End of Bag Loading NOTE: When the grain bag is full, seal the bag as soon as possible to eliminate the chance of excess moisture entering the bag and damaging the grain.
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Operating Instructions Switching to Transport Position (Cont’d) Detach safety chain (1) from shield. Loosen set screw Lower the transport axle into the transport position. (2), remove the cross bolt (3) and slide the driveline off Remove the cylinder stop (7), hairpin clip (8) and pin (9) the shaft.
Operating Instructions Switching to Transport Position (Cont’d) Remove safety chain (1) from tractor drawbar (2) and wrap around hitch of grain bag loader. Adjust the leveling ratchet (1) so that the machine tips forward creating a positive tongue weight. Remove retaining clip (3) from pin (4) and pull pin out. Unhitching the Grain Bag Loader To disconnect grain bag loader from a truck, remove safety chain (1) from the truck's hitch assembly and wrap...
Maintenance General Maintenance Fluids And Lubricants “Maintenance Safety” page before CAUTION: Use proper safety procedures performing any service or maintenance on the grain bag when handling petroleum products including, loader. but not limited to, the use of rubber gloves and eye protection. WARNING: Always shut down the tractor, remove the ignition key, set the park brake Proper lubrication is important.
Maintenance Lubrication Grease Points Use a SAE or #2 general purpose lithium based grease unless noted otherwise. NOTE: Replace any broken or missing grease fittings. Be sure to clean fittings before greasing. NOTE: See “Grain Bag Loader Identification” on page 10 for component location and identification.
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Maintenance Lubrication (Cont’d) Grease Points (Cont’d) Location: Right side lift tube (9). Every 25 hours of operation. Interval: Location: Height adjustment ratchet (6). Every 50 hours of operation. Interval: Location: Center lift tube (10). Every 25 hours of operation. Interval: Location: Right side operation wheel axle (7) (front and back).
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Maintenance Lubrication (Cont’d) Grease Points (Cont’d) Location: Hand wheel threads (1). Every 20 hours of operation. Interval: Location: Wheel bearings (12). Every 100 hours of travel. Interval: Location: Drive chain (2). 30W oil or chain lubricant. Location: Right side bag pan tarp bearing (13). (Remove 4 knobs (3) on gear box for Every 25 hours of operation.
Maintenance Disc Brakes Removing The Brake Pads And Calipers WARNING: Make sure all brake pressure has been removed before servicing wheels, hubs and brakes. Install a jack or an approved lifting device to the grain bag loader. Remove the two nuts (1) and remove the calipers from the disc.
Maintenance Disc Brakes (Cont’d) Installing The Calipers And Brake Shoes Attach brake hose (1) to brake caliper (2). Install the caliper (2) onto the brake drum and push the two bolts (3) through the mounting bracket on the hub. Install three lug nuts (1) to hold the brake drum (2) on the hub.
Maintenance Disc Brakes (Cont’d) Bleeding The Brake System Park the Grain Bag Loader on level ground and turn Installing The Calipers And Brake Shoes tractor engine off. (Cont’d) Remove steering wheel and covers before bleeding system. Install the brake pads (1) and cotter pin (2). Tighten the two bolts (3) to the proper torque.
Maintenance Disc Brakes (Cont’d) Brake Bleeding Procedure NOTE: Keep the master cylinder reservoir full while Bleeding The Brake System (Cont’d) bleeding the brake system. Pump and hold the master cylinder, applying pressure to the brake system. NOTE: Bleed the brakes on the RH side of the machine first (brakes furthest from the master cylinder).
Maintenance Disc Brakes (Cont’d) Bleeding The Brake System (Cont’d) Steering Wheel Assembly 7/8" Install one 3/8" jam nut (1) onto the piston rod (2). Leave approximately 7/8" of exposed threads. Screw piston rod into connector (3) until it contacts the 3/8" jam nut. Snug jam nut (do not tighten).
Maintenance Disc Brakes (Cont’d) Setting The Brake Pressure Bleeding The Brake System (Cont’d) Steering Wheel Assembly (Cont’d) 1/8" Cycle system 3 times, turning the steering wheel all the way in and back out, but do not exceed 1000 psi. Pressure should build each time. Set pressure to 1000 psi.
Maintenance Disc Brakes (Cont’d) Bleeding The Brake System (Cont’d) Setting The Brake Pressure (Cont’d) 1-1/4" MAXIMUM NOTE: It is normal for pressure to drop off overnight or when left for extended periods of time. NOTE: Back brake control wheel fully out to the stop before moving grain bag loader (severe heating damage to brakes can occur).
Maintenance Troubleshooting To assist with maintenance and repair, the following list of common problems and corrections is provided. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION PTO driveline vibration. PTO driveline loose or worn. Check the PTO driveline connections, tighten or repair if necessary. PTO driveline u-joints dry.
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Maintenance Troubleshooting (Cont’d) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Rust on the rotors. Not used recently. Apply slight pressure, move the machine slowly to burnish off the rust. Brakes don’t develop pressure. Brake fluid low. Add brake fluid (use DOT 3 Fluid). Air in lines.
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Maintenance Troubleshooting (Cont’d) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Cradle winch does not have enough Poor electrical connection at the Tighten or clean battery connections. power. tractor. Hydraulic height wheels not holding. Hydraulic cylinder worn. Replace seals or cylinder. Loose hydraulic connections. Tighten all hydraulic connections.
Parts Identification Drive Assembly (Cont’d) * See page 60 for parts breakdown of Item 9 (N153392). QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N39011 COVER, XLB10 FRONT HOUSING TOP N26748 BOLT, 1/2" X 1" SER FLG N68840 COVER, XLB FT HOUSE BOT W/DEC N23873 KNOB, 3/8"...
Parts Identification Hitch Assembly and Jack QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 4336 CLIP, HAIRPIN 1/8" X 2-1/4" N23728 PIN, 3/4" X 2-3/4" PLATED N35193 TAPE, XLB10 ANTISLIP PLATFORM N37365 HOLDER, GBL10 HYD HOSE N26743 BOLT, 3/8" X 1" SER FLG 4979 NUT, LOCK 3/8"...
Parts Identification Wheel Hubs and Spindles * See page 66 for parts breakdown of Item 2 (N23778). See page 67 for parts breakdown of Item 5 (N29054). See page 67 for parts breakdown of Item 4 (N67437). QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 4105 GREASE-ZERK, 1/4"...
Parts Identification 6-Bolt Hub NOTE: ORDER PART NUMBER N23676 RECEIVE ITEMS # 10-13. ITEM # 12 (N26576) IS NOT SOLD SEPARATELY. NOTE: ORDER PART NUMBER N23778 TO RECEIVE A COMPLETE 6 - BOLT HUB ASSEMBLY (ITEMS # 1-9). QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 8082 - 03 CONE, BRG.
Parts Identification XLB10 Base Assembly * See page 78 for parts breakdown of Item 1 (202114). ** See page 80 for parts breakdown of Item 5 (N68025). QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 202114 HOPPER, XLB10 N16349 BOLT, 3/4 X 2-1/2 FN TH GR 8 4071 WASHER, 3/4"...
Parts Identification Hopper Assembly (202114) * Panels align with corresponding cutout shapes in Hopper Base. ** Cutout shape in Corner Brackets (items 10, 13, 14, and 15) align with corresponding shape in Panels/Hopper Base. Grain Bag Loader OM...
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QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 202119 PANEL, XLB10 RIGHT W/DECALS N35229 DECAL, LOFTNESS RIGHT SWOOSH N35231 DECAL, LOFTNESS LG NO SWOOSH 202115 PANEL, XLB10 FRONT W/DECALS N35225 DECAL, GL SYSTEM 10XL N35227 DECAL, LOFTNESS SM CTR SWOOSH N35230 DECAL, LOFTNESS SM NO SWOOSH...
Parts Identification Boom, with Trolley (N68025) * See page 81 for parts breakdown of Item 13 (N37956). QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N47900 CABLE, XLB10 6 GA WINCH IMP N105230 NUT, LOCK 1/4" SER FLG N25234 CLAMP, LOOP 1/2" X 1-3/4 VINYL 4000 BOLT, 1/4"...
Parts Identification Auger Bottom Shield and Valve, Stabilizer, Toolbox, and Axle Link * Place Item 4 Shear Bolt Kit (201013) and Item 5 spare PTO Bolt Kit (201012) in the toolbox. Grain Bag Loader OM...
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Parts Identification Auger Bottom Shield and Valve, Stabilizer, Toolbox, and Axle Link QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 4012 BOLT, 1/2" X 1-1/4" GRADE 5 4486 WASHER, FLAT 1/2" USS N25105 TOOLBOX, WINCH STORAGE 201013 GROUP, GBL/XLB PTO SHEAR BOLT 201012 GROUP, GBL/XLB PTO BOLT 4054 NUT, LOCK 1/2"...
Parts Identification Electrical *Comes with item 3, winch. 7, Red - Trolley In Black - Trolley Out 7, Red - Bag Cradle Down Black - Bag Cradle UP Red Connector Black Connector Red - Apron Out Black - Apron In 10 11 Grain Bag Loader OM...
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MOTOR, ELECTRIC 1/2 HP N16289 LIGHT, LEFT N16290 LIGHT, RIGHT N47900 CABLE, XLB10 6 GA WINCH IMP N39094 RECEIVER, 3 CONTACT LOFTNESS N35325 ADAPTER, 1/4M X 3/8F BRASS N23769 LEAD, HEAVE WIRE CONNECTOR (N23822) N35334 SCREW, #10 X 1-1/2" SELF-TAPPING N23770...
Appendix Dimensions (Transport) DESCRIPTION XLB10 GRAIN BAG LOADER Transport Width (A) 156.7 in. (398.02 cm) Transport Height (B) 143 in. (363.22 cm) Transport Length (C) 216.5 in. (549.91 cm) Grain Bag Loader OM...
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