Service - H&S HD Operator's Manual / Parts Book

ENTERING FORAGE BOX
Front Unload
If you plan to manually unload the Forage Box utilizing cross conveyor, the following two-man
procedure must be followed. NEVER ATTEMPT THIS PROCEDURE ALONE. THE PERSON
OUTSIDE OF FORAGE BOX OPERATING CONTROLS MUST NOT LEAVE CONTROLS.
1. Place control lever in beater disengage position.
2. Disengage tractor PTO, shut off tractor, and remove the ignition key.
3. Disengage tractor hydraulics, shut off tractor, and remove the ignition key.
4. Remove variable speed drive belt. This will prevent main aprons from moving.
5. Remove connector link from beater drive roller chain and remove chain from sprockets.
CAUTION: BEATERS ARE NOW FREE TO ROTATE
6. Using a short piece of chain with hooks, secure top beater to center beater. See picture below.
7. Wrap chain around bar of third beater and top bar of second beater. Secure chain together as tight
as possible to eliminate beaters from rotating in either direction. Keep excess chain out of cross
conveyor chamber. NOTE: Hook chain properly and securely to prevent unhooking during this
procedure.
8. Using extreme caution, the first person may now climb over beaters.
9. When the first person is clear of beaters, second person may start tractor and engage PTO to
operate cross conveyor.
10. Before first person attempts to leave forage box, second person must disengage tractor PTO, shut
off tractor, and remove the ignition key.
11. When forage box is clear of people, remove safety chain from beaters, re-install drive belt and
beater drive chain. Adjust tightener on roller chain.

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