Initial Start Up; Tank Loading Procedure - BALZER ELIMINATOR VACUUM TANK Series User Manual

OPERATION
Attaching to the Tractor (Continued)
a potential rollover causing serious injury or death (Figure 9) .
Crank the trailer jack down to slowly place pressure on the drawbar . After the weight
has been transferred to the tractor's drawbar and is no longer being supported by the
jack, remove the jack and secure it in its storage location .
Check the tractor's Power Take Off (PTO) for any damage, that it slides freely, and is
the proper size and connection for the PTO shaft on the tank .
Attach the PTO shaft to the tractor securely as required by its locking mechanism . The
PTO should have approximately 1/3 overlap .
Attach the hydraulic lines making sure the connectors are clean and in good repair .
Connect according to the hydraulic hose color and striping pattern listed in the Hydraulic Hose Color Markings section on the
previous page .
Connect the 7-Way electrical connector .

Initial Start Up

Never operate this machine if shields are missing, damaged, or improperly installed or if persons are in or on this machine or
near any moving parts of this machine . Keep everyone away while operating this machine .
Do not leave the tractor seat .
Operate ALL hydraulic controls to become familiar with the function of each tractor lever and to visually see the machine is
responding correctly . NOTE: MAKE MENTAL AND/OR WRITTEN NOTES CONCERNING WHICH WAY TO MOVE THE
LEVERS FOR THE DESIRED RESULTS
ENGAGE THE PTO SLOWLY with the tractor throttle at slow idle . Use maximum modulation on tractor PTO control .
Watch and listen to confirm the machine is operating properly . Run at fast idle for five (5) minutes, disengage the PTO, shut off
the tractor engine, and remove the key from the ignition . Make all necessary adjustments before any further operation of this
machine is attempted .
CAUTION

Tank Loading Procedure

Position the tank under the load stand or attach filling hose to the Self-Load Function .
Load the tank until full . The flag on top of the tank is attached to a float which will begin to rise when the tank is full . Over filling
the tank may result in spillage of manure .
Lower the plow into the ground . If a Down Pressure Block is available, increase or decrease pressure to control the plow's force
in the ground .
Engage the hydraulic motor or PTO, whichever the machine is equipped with, to drive the slurry pump .
Begin injecting manure into the ground .
To stop injecting manure into the ground, disengage the hydraulic motor or PTO driving the slurry pump .
Raise the plow .
DANGER
Eliminator Vacuum Tank (Tandem) User Manual
To prevent premature driveline failure, tractor turning
should be limited to approximately 10° when driveline
is rotating.
DO NOT TURN the machine if the plow is in the ground.
DAMAGE TO THE PLOW WILL OCCUR.
Figure 9
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