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1236/1240 1236/1240 Top Dog Top Dog FORAGE BOX FORAGE BOX WARNING WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. UNSAFE OPERATION OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. UNSAFE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS EQUIPMENT CAN RESULT OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS EQUIPMENT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
H&S WARRANTY H&S Manufacturing Co., Inc. (“H&S”) warrants this product to be free from defect in material and workmanship. Except as noted below, this warranty term is twelve (12) months on parts and labor, and twenty-four (24) months on parts only from the date of delivery of the product to the original purchaser by an authorized H&S dealer.
MANUFACTURER’S STATEMENT Congratulations on your selection of an H&S product. Your new H&S product has been manufactured of the finest quality materials and components. The performance you receive from your machine is largely dependent upon how well you read, understand this manual, and apply this knowledge. There is a right and a wrong way to do everything.
DEALER PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST AFTER COMPLETION, DEALER SHOULD REMOVE AND RETAIN FOR RECORDS After the Top Dog has been completely set up, check to be certain it is in correct operating order before delivering to the customer. The following is a list of points to inspect. Check off each item as you have made the proper adjustments and found the item operating satisfactorily.
DEALER DELIVERY CHECKLIST AFTER COMPLETION, DEALER SHOULD REMOVE AND RETAIN FOR RECORDS This checklist that follows is an important reminder of valuable information that should be passed on to the customer at the time this Top Dog is delivered. Check off each item as you explain it to the customer. This delivery checklist, when properly filled out and signed, assures the customer that the pre-delivery service was satisfactorily performed.
SAFETY INFORMATION YOUR SAFETY ALERT! IS INVOLVED. THIS SYMBOL IS USED THROUGHOUT THIS BOOK WHENEVER YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY IS INVOLVED. TAKE TIME TO BE CAREFUL. REMEMBER: THE CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE BEST OPERATOR. MOST ACCIDENTS ARE CAUSED BY HUMAN ERROR. CERTAIN PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY OR DAMAGE.
SAFETY INFORMATION Keep signs in good condition. Immediately replace any missing or damaged signs. RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your machine or in this manual, be alert to the potential for personal injury.
SAFETY INFORMATION W A R N I N G TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT, READ AND STUDY THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION. IN ADDITION, MAKE SURE THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL WHO OPERATES OR WORKS WITH THIS EQUIPMENT, WHETHER FAMILY MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE, IS FAMILIAR WITH THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
SET-UP & ASSEMBLY Note: Determine right and left side of the by viewing it from the rear. If instructions Top Dog or parts lists call for hardened bolts, refer to Cap Screw Torque Values page to identify. 1. Check the Top Dog for proper assembly and adjustment. 2.
PREPARING FOR OPERATION PREPARING THE Top Dog Properly lubricate the Top Dog before operating. Refer to the Lubrication Chapter of this manual for locations. Four main apron adjustment bolts with tension springs are located on the idler shaft at the front of the box.
OPERATION UNLOADING Park the Top Dog on level ground whenever possible during unloading. With the operator in the truck seat, and all others well clear of the Top Dog, engage the hydraulics. Engage the switch for the gate delay. During unloading, move the truck forward to allow the material to fall away from the rear of box. When the Top Dog is empty, disengage the hydraulics.
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OPERATION BARN DOORS - OPTIONAL Barn doors are optional on the Top Dog. Latches for the doors are located at the bottom center of the rear doors. These latches lock in the main apron chain of the rear drive shaft to hold doors closed when loading.
ADJUSTMENTS MAIN APRON ADJUSTMENT The four main apron adjustment bolts are spring loaded to help maintain proper tension on the apron chains. Tighten the full threaded bolts to adjust aprons. Aprons are properly adjusted when two cross slats, or about three feet of chain lift off the chain return slides from the front of the box.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT TIRE & WHEEL PACKAGES There are many different tire/wheel packages available. Follow the tire manufacturer’s recommended tire pressure on the tires that your Top Dog is equipped with. ROOF HOOD A Roof Hood is available to be installed on either side of the forage box to help minimize crop loss when blowing into it with the forage harvester.
LUBRICATION GUIDE Become familiar with all lubrication points and establish a systematic routine to ensure complete and quick lubrication of the machine. GENERAL INFORMATION IMPORTANT: Catch and dispose of fluid per local waste disposal regulations whenever service is performed on hydraulic components, valves, cylinders, hoses, etc. Grease Zerks Grease daily during normal use and before and after storage and after power washing.
DOT Conspicuity Tape 2” X 35” (Grain Hopper ONLY) 72203A Warning - Help Avoid Injury 72479 Do Not Operate this Equipment if this Decal is Exposed 1236 Model # Decal 88502 1240 Model # Decal 84045 H&S Since 1967 Decal...
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DECAL LOCATION N/A (1236) 8488 88502 (1240) BSSTMS20 1494C BSSTMS20 1494C 1494P Decal used only when a Tarp is installed 093020 11599 1494C 1494P Decal used only when a Tarp 1494C 1494C BSSTMS20 BSSTMS20 is installed -22-...
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DECAL LOCATION N/A (1236) 8487 78827 (1240) 54034 84045 1494P Decal used only 1494C BBSTMS20 1494C BBSTMS20 when a Tarp is installed 1494C BBSTMS20 1494C BSSTMS20 BBSTMS20 8039 8040 -23-...
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DECAL LOCATION 093020 1494C 1494P Decal used only when a Tarp is installed 11599 93719 Decal is only used on boxes equipped with a reversing valve 8653 1494K 11599 72203A 84044 1494K -24-...
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DECAL LOCATION Pivot Door 8653 8035 8035 3304B 3304B 66255 BBSTMS19 Jack 093020 -25-...
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: MAKE SURE THE TRACTOR IS SHUT OFF AND THE TRAILER CANNOT MOVE BEFORE Top Dog SERVICING THE . MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICE WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON ONLY. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Load will not move Truck PTO not engaged Engage truck PTO Hydraulic couplers between...
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H&S MFG. CO. products approved for the FEMA SEAL OF QUALITY Manufactured by: H&S MANUFACTURING CO., INC. 2608 S. HUME AVE. MARSHFIELD, WI 54449 (715) 387-3414 | hsmfgco.com...