Unloading The Hoppers - Horizon Fitness DSX 40 Operator's Manual

1. The Implement should be unfolded as per section 6.2.1
2. Tractor should be turned off with the parking brake applied and the ignition key removed.
3. User should access hopper lid and open as shown above in section 6.3.1 and 6.3.2 respectively
4. Hopper should be filled appropriately (Using goods supplied from big bags, filling augers, or
bagged goods from a supply vehicle.) Pay attention to the fill rate and product passing through
the sieve. Larger products such as beans can bridge the sieve gaps therefore causing product
to heap, if unnoticed product can then spill out of the tank
5. Prior to closing hopper lid ensure no product has been spilt onto the seal around the tank lid
(Failure to remove this can lead to premature seal failure and/or a loss of air pressure)
6. Close and latch shut the hopper lid as shown in section 6.3.3

6.3.5 - Unloading the Hoppers

1. The implement should be in the transport position with the wings folded
2. The implement should be placed over a big bag, seed sock or other suitable catchment
container. Ensure catchment container is under the hopper drain door and the injector box
assembly.
3. The drain door on the side of the hopper must be opened Remove the mounting bolt from one
side after loosening the other side. Rotate the door open
4. Allow the hopper to empty via the drain door
5. Open the flap at the bottom of the injector box assembly under the meter.
6. Manually operate the meter to remove the last of the product from the hopper
7. Close the flap in the injector box assembly and the inspection drain door
8. Move the catchment container from under the machine prior to moving the implement
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