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Site Preparation
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. Chemical can be sprayed on the site to control
weeds and grasses reducing nesting habitat for rodents.
NOTE: Maximum grade should be limited to grades less
than 5%.
Grain Bag Placement
WARNING: Do Not place grain bags near or
under power lines.
The grain bags should be positioned North - South on the
storage site. This will allow the grain bags to be exposed
to the sun evenly.
NOTE: If the grain bags are positioned East - West, the
South side of the grain bags will be exposed to
the sun the entire day and may lead to
overstretching and damage to the grain bags.
Start the grain bag on the lowest elevation of the storage
site. This will aid in the loading of the grain bag and also
assist in preventing any moisture from entering the bag
both at the starting end and at the finishing end.
NOTE: It is NOT recommended to position the grain
bags across a slope. This places added stress
on one side of the grain bag and may cause the
bag to overstretch. It also prevents water from
shedding away from and / or running along the
length of the grain bag.
MAKE SURE ALL PERSONNEL HAVE READ THE
OWNER'S MANUAL AND THOROUGHLY UNDERSTAND
SAFE AND CORRECT OPERATING PROCEDURES.
KEEP THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND ENTIRE
DOCUMENTATION PACKET IN THE STORAGE
COMPARTMENT PROVIDED ON YOUR GRAIN BAG
LOADER. THE OWNER'S MANUAL MUST BE AVAILABLE
FOR ALL OPERATORS. CONTACT LOFTNESS
MANUFACTURING IF OWNER'S MANUAL IS NOT
PRESENT.
PRODUCT SUPPORT
LOFTNESS MFG. 1 - 800 - 828 - 7624
FOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
www.loftness.com
N31088
Grain Bag Loader Set-up Instructions
Grain Bag Spacing
Side By Side
18 ft.
(5.48 m)
When storing grain bags side by side, space the grain
bags a minimum of 18 ft. (5.48 m) apart. This will allow
adequate space for the unloading equipment and trucks
to travel between the bags during the unloading process.
In The Field
20 - 26 ft.
(6.09 - 7.92 m)
When storing grain bags in the field, position the grain
bags in a line. This will help prevent animals (rodents and
other pests) from using the bags as a shelter from the
weather and from natural predators.
NOTE: Maintain adequate space (20-26 ft. (6.09-7.92 m)
is recommended) between the grain bags for the
unloading equipment and transport vehicles to
travel between the bags.
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Summary of Contents for LOFTNESS Grain Bag Loader

  • Page 1 LOADER. THE OWNER’S MANUAL MUST BE AVAILABLE travel between the bags. FOR ALL OPERATORS. CONTACT LOFTNESS MANUFACTURING IF OWNER’S MANUAL IS NOT PRESENT. PRODUCT SUPPORT LOFTNESS MFG. 1 - 800 - 828 - 7624 FOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS www.loftness.com N31088...
  • Page 2: Initial Setup

    Before leaving the operator’s position, disengage power to the machine and remove ignition key. WARNING: The grain bag loader hitch is heavy. Always use two people to lower and raise the hitch. Install the leveling ratchet (1) between the operation hitch and drive housing using the two pins (2) and retaining clips (3).
  • Page 3 Grain Bag Loader Set-up Instructions Initial Set-up (Cont’d) Install key (1) into the keyway of the grain bag loader Remove the retaining clip (1) and pin (2) from both PTO shaft. Align the PTO driveline coupler (2) with the key and driveline storage cradles.
  • Page 4: Installing The Grain Bag

    (IN) the switch to raise the lift. Install an implement pin (1) ( 1-1/8 in. to 1-1/4 in. pin) through the operation hitch and tractor drawbar. Install retaining clip (2) securely fastening the grain bag loader to the tractor. Release latch rotate handle counterclockwise to lower the tray.
  • Page 5 The rubber flap must hang outside the tray. Position a pickup in front of the grain bag loader. With the NOTE: The rubber flap will help the grain from flowing two people in the box of the pickup, slide the grain bag back into the unused portion the grain bag.
  • Page 6: Grain Bag Loader Positioning

    Secure the grain bag to the grain bag loader with the Move the grain bag loader into position facing up the cord. Position the cord so that the folds from the bag are slope.
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    PTO shaft and to keep the tractor / grain bag loader moving in a straight line with the grain bag. Position a person along side the grain bag loader...
  • Page 8: Filling The Grain Bag

    Turn the wheel clockwise to increase the brake pressure. Extend the transport vehicle’s auger and center it above the hopper on the grain bag loader. NOTE: Adjusting the brake pressure will help maintain proper filling of the grain bags, decreasing the With operator of the tractor in the operator’s position,...
  • Page 9: Releasing Brake Pressure

    Grain Bag Loader Set-up Instructions Releasing Brake Pressure 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.
  • Page 10 Grain Bag Loader Instructions...

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