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Forage Box
Manual No. B5818E983 V1.0

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual Forage Box Manual No. B5818E983 V1.0...
  • Page 2 Covered by Warranty – Under the warranty, Dion-Ag guarantees its new machinery and/or equipment to be free of defects, both in workmanship and material, for a period of one (1) year from the time of delivery by the dealer. Dion- Ag Inc.
  • Page 3 TO OUR CUSTOMER We appreciate your confidence in DION Farm Equipment and thank you for your trust. In preparing this manual, we hope we have furnished you with a valuable tool for operating and maintaining this fine machine. Use this manual as your guide.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS ............................... SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ........................... CHECK LIST ................................FOREWORD ................................SAFETY RULES Follow a Safety Program ............................A Word to the Operator ............................. Hydraulic Operation (Rear Unloading) ........................PTO Operation ................................. Stopping Procedure ..............................Emergency Stopping Procedure..........................Hydraulic Operation ..............................

  • Page 5: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS (SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND WITHOUT LIABILITY THEREFORE) 16’ XL 19’ XLT 22’ XLS 25’ XLN MAIN APRON CHAIN (CAPACITY) 667H (9,500 LBS) 667X (15,000 LBS) 667X (15,000 LBS) 667H (9,500 LBS) FRONT UNLOADING 230”...

  • Page 6: Serial Number Location

    Always mention both the model and the serial numbers when ordering parts or regarding any other correspondence referring to your machine. Write down your number here: MODEL NO. SERIAL NUMBER REAR DION-AG INC. BOISBRIAND QUE. - Ag Inc. MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. MADE IN CANADA R.H.
  • Page 7 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION R.H. SIDE L.H. SIDE FRONT DION-AG INC. BOISBRIAND QUE. - Ag Inc. MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. MADE IN CANADA Rear unloading Box Manual No. B5818E983 V1.0...

  • Page 8: Check List

    CHECK LIST SEASON CHECKS Check sidelights and replace defective bulbs. Check tension of drive chains, floor chains and side conveyo . Check all adjustable components for correct setting. Lubricate and service the machine according to the Servicing section. Make sure all grease fittings are i place.

  • Page 9: Foreword

    TO OUR CUSTOMERS WARRANTY INFORMATION The following pages and illustrations are printed to help Your Dion Warranty for this machine appears in this supply you with the knowledge to better operate and manual, which you received from your dealer when you service your Dion Forage Box.

  • Page 10: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOLLOW A SAFETY PROGRAM For safe operation: For safe operation of a Forage Box you must be a quali- fied and authorized operator. To be qualified, you must read and understand the written instructions supplied in this Operator’s Manual, have training, and know the safety rules and regulations for the job.
  • Page 11 SAFETY RULES ► Engage parking brake on tractor and block off all ► Keep Forage Box away from power lines. Contact wheels before starting unloading the Forage Box. with electric power line may result in serious injuries or death. ► Disengage the PTO driveline and shut off engine before leaving the operator’s seat.

  • Page 12: Hydraulic Operation (Rear Unloading)

    SAFETY RULES HYDRAULIC OPERATION (REAR UNLOAD) EMERGENCY STOPPING PROCEDURE FIGURE 1 Stay clear of hydraulic lines and fittings. They may be under extreme pressure or heat. 1. Push on the Emergency Stop push bar (item 1) or pull on the Emergency Stop Trip cables (item 2). CAUTION: High pressure oil can puncture skin, causing serious injuries and infections.

  • Page 13: Recommended Work Area - Rear Unloading

    SAFETY RULES Figure 1 Emergency stop push bar and trip cables RECOMMENDED WORK AREA WARNING: To prevent personal injuries, under no circumstances, any person not involved in REAR UNLOADING - FIGURE 2 the operation should be allowed to trespass into the working area. This diagram shows the recommended work area.

  • Page 14: Recommended Work Area - Front Unloading

    SAFETY RULES WARNING: To prevent personal injuries, under RECOMMENDED WORK AREA AT THE no circumstances, any person not involved in TOWER SILO the operation should be allowed to trespass into the working area. FRONT UNLOADING - FIGURE 3 WARNING: Before the start and during opera- This diagram shows the recommended work area.

  • Page 15: Safety Decals

    SAFETY DECALS SAFETY DECALS SAFETY SIGNS APPLICATION FIGURE 4 TO FIGURE 9 PROCEDURE 1. The surface should be free from dirt, grease, earth, NOTE: AIl machinery safety signs should be kept as clean or any other foreign material. as possible, free of dust and easy to read at all times.
  • Page 16 SAFETY DECALS Note: Decals 11, 12 and 16 are only used on the Combo and rear unloading models. 18” CONVEYOR Figure 5 Safety decals - Front and combo unloading Figure 6 Safety decals - Front unloading Figure 7 Safety decals - Rear and combo unloading Manual No.
  • Page 17 SAFETY DECALS 11 12 5 Figure 8 Safety decals - Rear unloading Figure 9 Safety decals - Rear unloading Manual No. B5818E983 V1.0...

  • Page 18: Installing The Short Side Conveyor Extension

    INSTALLATION 2. Install the conveyor extension (item 4) by sliding INSTALLING THE SHORT SIDE each end of the conveyor shaft inside bracket slots CONVEYOR EXTENSION (item 1). FIGURE 10, FIGURE 11 AND FIGURE 12 3. Slide threaded rods (item 5) inside shaft holes and lock the nuts on each side of shaft.

  • Page 19: Setting Up The Sidelights

    INSTALLATION 5. Insert the support rod (item 7) under the conveyor SETTING UP THE SIDELIGHTS extension plate (item 4) and secure it with cutter FIGURE 13 pins (item 8). The sidelights are already installed in a transporting po- 6. Install the conveyor chain (item 9). The back of the sition on both sides of the Forage Box.

  • Page 20: Installing The 18" Side Conveyor Extension (Optional)

    INSTALLATION 8. Install the conveyor chain extension (item 4). The INSTALLING THE 18” SIDE CONVEYOR back of the laths should face the exit. EXTENSION (OPTIONAL) - FIGURE 14 9. Adjust the conveyor tension. The third lath should 1. Remove existing side extension. Keep all bolts be the first lath to touch the bottom.

  • Page 21: Installing The Roof Panels

    INSTALLATION Beginning at the front of the Box, install each panel by INSTALLING THE ROOF PANELS bolting it tight. Then, bolt panels together, from the top, FIGURE 15 TO FIGURE 17 with two 5/16” X 3/4” bolts (item 4), two flat washers IMPORTANT NOTES: (item 2) and two nuts (item 3).
  • Page 22 INSTALLATION For a 22’ Box Position the 4th roof panel so it can be bolted to the reinforcement bracket (item 5) Figure 16 Installing the reinforcement bracket for 22’ et 25’ Boxes. For a 25’ Box Position the 5th roof panel so it can be bolted to the reinforcement bracket (item 5) Figure 17 Installing the reinforcement bracket for 22’...

  • Page 23: Installing The Rear Panel Combo And Rear Unloading Box

    INSTALLATION 2. Bolt the panel to the rear posts with two 3/8” X 1” INSTALLING THE REAR PANEL flange bolts (item 2), two 7/16” flat washers and two COMBO AND REAR UNLOADING BOX 3/8” lock nuts (item 5). FIGURE 18 3.

  • Page 24: Installing The Rear Panel Front Unloading Box

    INSTALLATION 2. Bolt the rear panel (item 5) at the top of the rear INSTALLING THE REAR PANEL door with six 5/16” X 3/4” bolts and six nuts. Posi- FRONT UNLOADING BOX - FIGURE 19 tion the panel on the inside of the Box and on the 1.

  • Page 25: Installing The Sidelight Cable (Option)

    INSTALLATION To insert the connector in the holder, align the notches, INSTALLING THE SIDELIGHT CABLE then twist slightly in any direction to hook it. (OPTION) - FIGURE 20 To remove it, slightly lift the connector, twist it to align Connect the sidelight cable (item 1) to the connector the notches and then remove.

  • Page 26: Installing The Forage Box On The Wagon

    INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE FORAGE BOX ON THE WAGON - FIGURE 21 AND FIGURE 22 REAR DANGER! The capacity of the wagon and the tires must be selected according to the total weight of the Forage Box and its load: 16’ Box = 22,000 lbs min. 19’...

  • Page 27: Wheelbase Charts

    INSTALLATION FRONT UNLOADING BOX WHEELBASE CHART NOTE: THE USE OF A TANDEM AXLE WAGON IS RECOMMENDED ► 22’ 197” 10” to 15” ► 25’ 10” to 15” 228” Figure 23 Wheelbase chart for a front unloading Box Manual No. B5818E983 V1.0...
  • Page 28 NOTE: THE USE OF A TANDEM AXLE WAGON IS RECOMMENDED ► 16’ 10” 153” Order and install two extra wear plates (part no. B58-24070). Contact the parts department. ► 19’ 10” to 15” 161” Figure 24 Wheelbase chart for a front unloading Box...
  • Page 29 INSTALLATION FRONT UNLOADING BOX WHEELBASE CHART NOTE: THE USE OF A TANDEM AXLE WAGON IS RECOMMENDED ► 22’ and 25’ CAUTION! WAGON IN POTENTIAL OVERLOAD SITUATION. NOT RECOMMENDED ► 19’ 158” 10” to 15” ► 16’ 150” 10” to 15” Figure 25 Wheelbase chart for a front unloading Box Manual No.
  • Page 30 INSTALLATION FRONT UNLOADING BOX WHEELBASE CHART ► 22’ and 25’ CAUTION! WAGON IN POTENTIAL OVERLOAD SITUATION. NOT RECOMMENDED ► 19’ 10” to 15” 152” ► 16’ 10” to 15” 116” Figure 26 Wheelbase chart for a front unloading Box Manual No. B5818E983 V1.0...
  • Page 31 256” ► 22’ 10” to 15” 220” ► 19’ 10” to 15” 185” Order and install two extra wear plates (part no. B58-24070). Contact the parts department. Figure 27 Wheelbase chart for a front Combo Box Manual No. B5818E983 V1.0...
  • Page 32 INSTALLATION COMBO BOX WHEELBASE CHART NOTE: THE USE OF A TANDEM AXLE WAGON IS RECOMMENDED ► 22’ and 25’ 12” CAUTION! WAGON IN POTENTIAL OVERLOAD SITUATION. NOT RECOMMENDED ► 19’ 10” to 15” 181” Figure 28 Wheelbase chart for a front Combo Box Manual No.
  • Page 33 INSTALLATION COMBO BOX WHEELBASE CHART NOTE: THE USE OF A TANDEM AXLE WAGON IS RECOMMENDED ► 22’ and 25’ CAUTION! WAGON IN POTENTIAL OVERLOAD SITUATION. NOT RECOMMENDED ► 19’ 182” 10” to 15” Figure 29 Wheelbase chart for a front Combo Box Manual No.
  • Page 34 20” to 24” ► 22’ 208” 20” to 24” ► 19’ 170” 20” to 24” Order and install two extra wear plates (part no. B58-24070). Contact the parts department. Figure 30 Wheelbase chart for a rear Box Manual No. B5818E983 V1.0...
  • Page 35 INSTALLATION REAR BOX WHEELBASE CHART NOTE: THE USE OF A TANDEM AXLE WAGON IS RECOMMENDED WARNING! NOT RECOMMANDED FOR 25’ BOXES ► 22’ 206” 20” à 24” ► 19’ 24” 170” Figure 31 Wheelbase chart for a rear Box Manual No. B5818E983 V1.0...
  • Page 36 INSTALLATION REAR BOX WHEELBASE CHART ► 22’ and 25’ CAUTION! WAGON IN POTENTIAL OVERLOAD SITUATION. NOT RECOMMENDED ► 19’ 20” à 24” 172” Figure 32 Wheelbase chart for a rear Box Manual No. B5818E983 V1.0...
  • Page 37 INSTALLATION WHEELBASE CHART OF FRONT UNLOADING BOX & COMBO BOX MOUNTED ON TRAILER NOTE: Always remove the front and rear wear plates of the Forage Box chassis before mounting it on a trailer. NOTE: Make sure front end of Box is properly fasten to the trailer. ►...
  • Page 38 INSTALLATION WHEELBASE CHART OF A REAR UNLOADING BOX MOUNTED ON TRAILER NOTE: Always remove the front and rear wear plates of the Forage Box chassis before mounting it on a trailer. NOTE: Make sure front end of Box is properly fasten to the trailer. ►...

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Pull Bar

    INSTALLATION MOUNTING KIT - FIGURE 35 Item 1 must be fixed to forage box’s frame and item 2 must be fixed under the traile ’s frame. 18-Ton Trailer: Both hooks (items 1 and 2) are attached together with one 1” X 4” lg. bolt (item 3) and a lock nut (item 4).

  • Page 40: Installing The Receiver Kit On A Front Unloading Box

    INSTALLATION 7. Bolt the brackets (item 5, Figure 40) as shown on the INSTALLING THE RECEIVER KIT ON A frame with the existing bolts at the rear and two 1/2 x FRONT UNLOADING BOX - FIGURE 37 TO 1-1/4 bolts at the front. Also, install a 1/2 x 1-1/4 bolt with FIGURE 41 a lock nut on the cross brackets (item 4, Figure 40).
  • Page 41 INSTALLATION 8. Install the posts (item 6, Figure 40) with a J bolt On the other posts, remove the 1/2 x 1” bolt and (item 2, Figure 37) and a lock nut at the top and the inside lock nut, the flange nut of the cross rods one 1/2 x 1”...
  • Page 42 INSTALLATION 10. Install a bracket (item 7) every other post. Do not in- 14. Drill 1/4” holes in the side metal sheets, in line with stall a bracket on the first and last posts. Use a 1/2 the other holes on the posts (item 6), then secure x 1-1/4 bolt and nut on the cross bracket (item 4).

  • Page 43: Installing The Receiver Kit On A Combo Box

    INSTALLATION 5. Using the reinforcement plates (item 1) as a tem- INSTALLING THE RECEIVER KIT ON A plate, drill three 13/32” holes as shown on the roof COMBO BOX (STANDARD ON A 25’ BOX) support bracket (Figure 44) (19’ Box only); FIGURE 42 TO FIGURE 46 6.
  • Page 44 INSTALLATION 10. Install the vertical posts (item 6, Figure 45) with a J 12. Install a bracket (item 7) every other post. Do not in- bolt (item 2, figure 40) and a lock nut at the top and stall a bracket on the first and last posts. Use a 1/2 a 1/2 x 1”...
  • Page 45 INSTALLATION FRONT REAR Drill 5/16” Ø 17 1/4” Hole location for 22’ and 25’ Box Hole location for 19’ Box Drill 17/32” Ø Use these holes Use these holes when in line with when in line with floor’s 2 X 6 floor’s 2 X 4 Figure 45 Manual No.
  • Page 46 INSTALLATION 14. Drill 5/16” holes on the side metal sheets using the 18. Tighten all bolts properly. brackets (item 7) as template (two holes). 19. Reinstall the emergency stop cable. Slide the cable 15. Bolt the brackets (item 7) to the side with 5/16” X through the appropriate holes in the vertical posts.

  • Page 47: Installing The Front Drive Hydraulic Kit

    INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE FRONT DRIVE HYDRAULIC KIT: K23960 (RIGHT AND LEFT BOX KIT) - FIGURE 47 TO FIGURE 56 1. Remove drive shaft (item 1). 2. Remove drive shaft support bracket (item 2). 3. Remove mobile guard (item 3) with hinge and spring. Figure 47 4.
  • Page 48 INSTALLATION 6. Install the hydraulic motor coupling (item 7). Make 8. Install hydraulic motor guard (item 11). Slide the sure the key is positioned properly on the drive guard (item 11) behind the lower guard (item 6) and shaft. Secure the coupling with a 1/4 X 1 3/4 lg. using the existing bolts (item 5).
  • Page 49 INSTALLATION 10. If necessary, use a rubber mallet to force the shaft 12. Affix the safety decal (item 16) onto the coupling. NOTE: Make sure the coupling is clean. 11. Secure the motor with two 1/2 X 1 3/4 lg. bolts (item 15), two flat washers and two nuts.

  • Page 50: Installing The Side Extensions

    INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE SIDE EXTENSIONS - FIGURE 57 TO FIGURE 62 NOTE: Never remove the roof support overlapping lining when installing a side extension. 1. Unbolt and remove the rear post reinforcement bracket (item 1). The bracket will need to be reinstalled after the side extensions have been put in place (step 20).
  • Page 51 INSTALLATION 4. Install the rear extension (item 5). Slide it inside the rear door support. For 22’ and 25’ boxes, add a spacer (item 6) centered with the second to last post, between the extension and the roof support bracket. 5.
  • Page 52 INSTALLATION 8. Insert the two extension braces (items 8) (the longest side down, as shown), between the side metal sheet and the posts (remove the two 1/4” bolts that are aligned with the extension braces). 9. Bolt the upper part to the side extension and the offset part towards the extension. Tighten the two bolts. 10.
  • Page 53 INSTALLATION 13. Install the front extension section (item 9) and secure it to the rear section (item 5) with four 3/8” X 3/4” lg flange bolts (items 10). NOTE: For a 22’ box, place the spacer (item 6 in Figure 58) in line with the front post. For a 25’ Box, place two spacers, one centered with the front post and one centered with the second post.
  • Page 54 INSTALLATION 18. In the case of a one-side extension, install the arch (item 11) with one 3/8” X 1” lg. flange bolt (item 13), two 7/16” flate washers, a lock nut (item 13A) and one 1/2” X 1” lg. bolt (item 14) and one 1/2” flange nut (item 14A). 19.
  • Page 55 INSTALLATION 9 (Front section) 5 (Rear section) 19' BOX 5 (Rear section) 22' BOX 5 (Rear section) 25' BOX Figure 62 Manual No. B5818E983 V1.0...

  • Page 56: Installing The Front Extension (For Front-Unloading Box)

    INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE FRONT EXTENSION (FOR FRONT-UNLOADING BOX) - FIGURE 63 Install the front extension as shown here. Fasten the extension (item 1) to each side with a 3/8” X 3/4” lg. flange bolt (item 5) and a flange nut (item 6). Also fasten the screen with a 3/8” X 4” lg bolt (item 2), two flat washers (items 3) and a lock nut (item 4).

  • Page 57: Installing The Hydraulic Lift Assembly Of The Conveyor Extension

    INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE HYDRAULIC LIFT ASSEMBLY OF THE CONVEYOR EXTENSION FIGURE 65 TO FIGURE 69. NOTE: Refer to page 50 of the part catalog for part identification 1. Remove both 3/8” X 3/4” lg. carriage bolts holding the conveyor shaft support. 2.
  • Page 58 INSTALLATION 4. Install the 9/16” adapter (item 11) and the adapter with flow limiter (item 13) on the hydraulic cylinder (item 4). 5. Attach the safety valve (item 12) to the adapter (item 11) using the 3/8” adapter (item 14). 6.
  • Page 59 INSTALLATION 8. Install the cylinder link (item 7) with two 3/8” X 3/4” lg. flange bolts (items 8) 9. Tighten well. 10. Insert the cylinder pivot (item 2) in the cylinder end and secure it with a 1/2” X 3 1/2” lg hexagonal head bolt (item 9) and a lock nut (item 10).
  • Page 60 INSTALLATION Figure 69 Installation of the hydraulic cylinder Manual No. B5818E983 V1.0...

  • Page 61: Installing The Hydraulic Control Unit

    INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT - FIGURE 70 TO FIGURE 74 After installing the hydraulic drive motor (item 13 in Figure 53) and the conveyor extension hydraulic lift assembly, proceed with the installation of the hydraulic drive motor control valve. 1.
  • Page 62 INSTALLATION 3. Install the link (item 7) on the valve in the closed position, as shown below, using the bolt already on the valve. 4. Position the valve control carefully, as shown. Closed position Figure 72 5. Install the link (item 8) between the link on valve (item 7) and the conveyor support bracket. Use two 1/8” X 1” lg.
  • Page 63 INSTALLATION 6. Disconnect the hydraulic motor feed hose on the check valve. 7. Install an hydraulic hose (item 10) between the check valve and the control valve (item 4) with a 90 adapter (item 11). 8. Connect the hose from the tractor to a second hose (item 12) and an adapter (item 13). To tractor Hose fastener...

  • Page 64: Installing The Hydraulic Control Assembly

    INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL ASSEMBLY - FOR BEATER AND MAIN APRON FIGURE 75 TO FIGURE 77 1. Remove the control panel (item 1 in Figure 75). 2. Remove the bolt on the speed control lever. Make sure there is 5/16” dia. hole, 7 1/8” from the tip of the lever as shown below.
  • Page 65 INSTALLATION Figure 76 Manual No. B5818E983 V1.0...
  • Page 66 INSTALLATION Drill 4 holes (5/16” dia) in existing 1/8” holes. Figure 77 Hydraulic control assembly - hose support bracket installation Manual No. B5818E983 V1.0...

  • Page 67: Installing A 4Th Beater (On Two-Side Extensions Only))

    INSTALLATION INSTALLING A 4 BEATER - FIGURE 78 (On two-side extensions only) NOTE: These instructions and illustrations are in reference to a Silage Box with L.H. unloading. For a R.H. unloading Box, carry out the same procedure but on the oposite side. Install the 4 beater (item 1) when installing the extension on the second side (item 2).
  • Page 68 INSTALLATION Install the cast-iron bushing: 1. Slide a 1/4” dia. X 14 jauges spacer (item 1) be- tween the edge of the beater and the cast-iron bushing (item 2). Figure 81 3. On the non-mechnical side, slide the sleeve (item 4) then lock it in place with a 1/4”...
  • Page 69 INSTALLATION 9. Install the grease line (item 5) on the cast-iron bushings. Drill 3/8” hole Figure 85 10. Install the tensioner support bracket (item 6) with Figure 83 two 3/8” dia X 1” LG bolts. 11. Install the guard support peg (item 7) with a 5/16” 7.
  • Page 70 INSTALLATION 12. Install the plastic tightener (item 8) with a 3/8” dia X 14. Slide a 1 1/4” dia X 18 jauges spacer (item 11) and 3” LG carriage bolt, a 7/16” flat washer if necessary the sprocket (item 12) (long hub towards the rear) and a 3/8”...
  • Page 71 INSTALLATION 16. Attach the grease line to the tightener support 17. Install the grease line support plate (item 15) using bracket with a Tie-wrap (item 14) and route the oth- a 3/8” dia X 1” LG bolt as shown here. Attach the er grease line also with Tie-wraps.
  • Page 72 INSTALLATION 19. Reinstall the 2 and 3 beater guard. 20. Couple the roller chain with a coupling link (item 16) and a half-link if necessary. Tighten the chain by piv- oting the plastic tightener (item 8). W A R N I N G IN E P E N IS IN...

  • Page 73: Installing The Rear Door Closing Delay System

    INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE REAR DOOR CLOSING DELAY SYSTEM 1. Remove the seven 1/4” X 1/2” LG bolts, starting Grease from the fourth bolt up. 2. Bolt the cylinder bracket in place (item 1) with seven 1/4” X 3/4” LG flange bolts (item 2) and the seven existing nuts (item 3).
  • Page 74 INSTALLATION 5. Install the hydraulic cylinder (item 8) using the cyl- 8. Install the support plate (item 14) on the door. If inder pins (item 9) a shown. necessary, drill three 3/8” dia holes. Use three 3/8” X 3/4” LG bolts and three nuts. Position the fold of 6.
  • Page 75 INSTALLATION Hydraulic connections: Refer to the diagram in Figure 108 12. At the other end of the 24” hose (item 16), install the “T” (item 18A) with the three 3/8” outlet turning with the limiteur (“T” identified with the letter A) and a “T” (item 18) with three 3/8”...
  • Page 76 INSTALLATION Pressure from tractor Motor Return to tractor Figure 108 Hydraulic Diagram Manual No. B5818E983 V1.0...

  • Page 77: Operation

    OPERATION OPERATING TIPS BEFORE OPERATING FOR THE FIRST TIME WARNING: Before operating the Forage Box, 1. Make sure Forage Box works properly. Run ma- make sure that all safety rules are observed by people working with or near this machine. Re- chine at half speed for 15 minutes to loosen the fer to pages 10 to 15.

  • Page 78: Pto Drive Shaft Alignment

    OPERATION 7. When beaters are empty, engage side conveyor PTO DRIVE SHAFT ALIGNMENT - FIGURE 111 to position C. Engage main apron by lowering the The PTO drive shaft (item 1) should be aligned in the lever anywhere between position 2 and position best way possible and the maximum extension should 3.

  • Page 79: Converting Box From Front To Rear Unloading

    OPERATION 5. Remove Allen screw (item 1 in Figure 115) from the BEATERS front main apron sprocket. SIDE 6. Return to the rear mechanism and install the Allen CONVEYOR screw (item 1 in Figure 116) on the rear main apron sprocket.

  • Page 80: Combo And Rear Unloading Box

    OPERATION COMBO AND REAR UNLOADING BOX REAR DOOR LATCHES - FIGURE 117 Located at the bottom left and right hand side of the rear DANGER: When operating the Forage Box as a door are the door latches (item 1). These latches lock rear unload, operator should remain in tractor against knurled gears (item 2) on the rear drive shaft to seat and keep all others well clear.

  • Page 81: Operating The Conveyor Extension Lift Assembly (Option)

    OPERATION Operating of the Forage Box hydraulic control system OPERATING THE CONVEYOR EXTENSION requires three oil outlets on the tractor, one to activate LIFT ASSEMBLY (OPTION) an hydraulic motor to a maximum pressure of 2500 lbs This option allows the operator to lower the conveyor and a minimum flow of 16 gpm, as well as two to acti- extension from the tractor and thus making easier the vate the hydraulic cylinders.

  • Page 82: Rear Door Closing Delay System

    OPERATION OPERATION PRINCIPLE OF THE REAR DOOR CLOSING DELAY SYSTEM FIGURE 120 The rear door closing delay system is triggered by the hydraulic pressure obtained when rear unloading is activated. NOTE: An empty silage box and an insufficient oil flow may prevent the hydraulic cylinder (item 1) from being activated.

  • Page 83: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE BEATER CLUTCH ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH PIVOT OF THE FIGURE 121 VARIABLE SPEED PULLEY DRIVE SYSTEM - FIGURE 122 AND FIGURE 123 NOTE : Unhook the spring (item 7) before carrying out this Adjust the connecting chain (item 2) between the apron adjustment.

  • Page 84: Adjusting The Variable Speed Pulleys

    ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE VARIABLE SPEED PULLEYS - FIGURE 124 1. Move the beater clutch lever to position 1 (Figure 113). 2. Align the pulleys (item 1) by keeping a 9/16” to 5/8” space between them. 3. To adjust, loosen the nut (item 6) as well as the Al- len screw (item 5), then move the variable speed pulley kit with the spring to obtain the desired ad- justment.

  • Page 85: Adjusting The Main Clutch Belt Tension (On L.h. Combo And Front Unloading Box Only)

    ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE MAIN CLUTCH BELT TENSION (L.H. COMBO AND FRONT UN- LOADING BOX ONLY) - FIGURE 127 To tighten the main clutch belt: Engage the side conveyor lever (item 2 in Figure 114). 1. Measure the space between two spring coils (item 1).

  • Page 86: Adjusting The Main Apron Chain Tension (On Combo Box Only)

    ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: There should always be the same quantity of links ADJUSTING THE MAIN APRON CHAIN on the four chains (item 2). TENSION (COMBO BOX ONLY) FIGURE 131 NOTE: Laths on both sides (items 2) should be aligned and synchronized in order to open and close the To tighten the main apron chains (items 2): slat scraper simultaneously with both chains.

  • Page 87: Adjusting The Side Conveyor Chain Tension (With Or Without The 18" Extension)

    ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE SIDE CONVEYOR CHAIN ADJUSTING THE SAFETY STOP BAR (ON TENSION (WITH OR WITHOUT THE 18” EX- COMBO AND FRONT UNLOADING BOX TENSION) - FIGURE 132 AND FIGURE 133 ONLY) - FIGURE 134 1. Use the nuts (item 1) on each side to adjust the con- 1.

  • Page 88: Adjusting The Main Chain Tension (On Combo And Front Unloading Box Only)

    ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE MAIN CHAIN TENSION (ON COMBO AND FRONT UNLOADING BOX ONLY - FIGURE 135 AND FIGURE 136 Use nut (item 1) to adjust the main chain tension. Ideal tension is obtained when the space between two spring coils is 1/16” as shown below. 1/16”...

  • Page 89: Lubrication

    LUBRICATION Rear unloading Box: LUBRICATION CHART NOTE: In the fall, use a low-temperature grease for SYMBOL DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY grease- fittings with a hose Grease every 4 hours Standard Combo and front unloading Box: of operation grease or every 25 9 points SYMBOL DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY...
  • Page 90 LUBRICATION COMBO AND FRONT UNLOADING NOTE: USE WINTER GREASE AT LOW TEMPERATURES OR APPLY GREASE WHEN SUN IS SHINNING NOTE: USE WINTER GREASE AT LOW TEMPERATURES OR APPLY GREASE WHEN SUN IS SHINNING Figure 138 Figure 139 Figure 140 Manual No. B5818E983 V1.0...
  • Page 91 LUBRICATION FRONT AND REAR UNLOADING FRONT AND REAR UNLOADING 2 PLACES 2 PLACES Figure 142 Figure 141 Check oil level: COMBO AND FRONT UNLOADING If the gauge stick is dry, there is no more oil. Add some without filling up completel . Figure 143 Manual No.
  • Page 92 LUBRICATION COMBO AND REAR UNLOADING Figure 144 COMBO AND REAR UNLOADING COMBO AND REAR UNLOADING Figure 145 Figure 146 Manual No. B5818E983 V1.0...
  • Page 93 LUBRICATION HYDRAULIC CONTROLS HYDRAULIC CONTROLS Figure 148 Figure 147 Manual No. B5818E983 V1.0...

  • Page 94: End Of Season Instructions

    END OF SEASON INSTRUCTIONS AT THE END OF THE SEASON, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO PROCEED AS FOLLOWS NOTE: Never pressure wash seal rings, bearings and roller chains. 1. Lubricate the entire machine. 2. Clean and oil all chains. 3. To prevent rust when paint is damaged, apply a new coat of paint.

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