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- Page 1 FORAGE BLOWER MODEL 2060 SERIES II OPERATOR'S MANUAL DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. P.O. Box 288 340078B98 Armstrong, IA 50514 Tel. 712-864-3131 7/05 Fax 712-864-3154...
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Page 2: General Information
Blower. Read it carefully: it furnishes information and instructions that will help you achieve years of dependable service. All replacement parts should be obtained from or ordered through your Badger dealer. Give com- plete information when ordering service parts including the model number and serial numbers. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Adjustments..........28 General ......Inside Front Cover Check Fan Tip Clearance ......28 Identification Numbers Fan Paddle ........... 29 Warranty Registration Information Paddle Clearance ......... 29 Paddle Replacement ........30 Forage Blower Inspection Housing Band ..........30 Checklist ............ -
Page 4: Forage Blower Inspection
FORAGE BLOWER DELIVERY CHECK LIST PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST The following check list is an important reminder After the Forage Blower has been completley set- of valuable information that MUST be passed on to up, check to be certain it is in correct running order the customer at the time the unit is delivered. - Page 5 FORAGE BLOWER PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST DELIVERY CHECK LIST After the Forage Blower has been completley set- The following check list is an important reminder up, check to be certain it is in correct running order of valuable information that MUST be passed on to before delivering it to the customer.
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Page 7: Personal Safety
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS MACHINE SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY Throughout this manual and on machine decals, Additional precautionary statements are followed by specific instructions. These statements are in- you will find precautionary statements followed by specific instructions. These precautions are tended for machine safety. intended for the personal safety of you and those Attention working with you. -
Page 8: Safety Precautions For The Farm
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR THE FARM PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT IF THESE • BE ALERT for people and /or animals, in front or PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED around machine, when about to start machine. The safety of the operator is one of the main con- •... - Page 9 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR THE FARM KNOW THE RULES. Read this manual carefully WATCH OUT FOR OTHERS. Always be aware of and follow all safety recommendations. Check for what is going on around your area. Be alert. Watch the meanings of all signs, flag markings, signals out for others who may cause you trouble by their and safe operating practices.
- Page 10 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR THE FARM WATCH OUT FOR TRAFFIC. Make sure all re- PREPARE THE MACHINE. Move the machine quired safety pins and chains are in place and onto a level surface. Shut off the engine and oper- secure. Never travel faster than is appropriate for ate controls to release all hydraulic pressure.
- Page 11 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR THE FARM BE CAREFUL WITH FLUIDS UNDER PRESSURE DON'T TAKE CHANCES. Tighten all bolts, fittings, The hydraulic system is under pressure whenever and connections to torque values specified by the the engine is running, and may hold residual pres- manufacturer.
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Page 12: Safety Decals
SAFETY DECALS 340248B1 337143B2 16.20178 331865B1 907220 329594B2 331096B2 336957B1 331639B2... - Page 13 SAFETY DECALS 331101B2 337143B2 313865B1 331096B2 907219 907220 907225 SMV SIGN 329594B2 344243B1 344428B1 340250B1 17.01155...
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Page 14: Safety Decals
SAFETY DECALS 337145B1 336885B1 331865B1 907219 907220 331865B1 331101B2 331096B2 REPLACEMENT OF DECALS An SMV sign MUST be displayed when unit is Check all safety decals and replace any that are towed on public roads at slow speeds. Check local worn, missing or illegible. -
Page 15: Introduction
INTRODUCTION This Forage Blower is a heavy-duty, high capacity INTENDED USE machine which blows all types of forage with equal ease, haylage, light hay, silage or grain are all This Forage Blower is designed solely for use in blown with a minimum of plugging or spillage. The normal agricultural operations of blowing ensilage auger, formed paddles and the air regulator door into a silo or barn. -
Page 16: Tractor/Blower Preparation
TRACTOR/BLOWER PREPARATION TRACTOR SPECIFICATIONS ASAE P.T.O. STANDARD This Forage Blower is designed for a normal operating power take-off speed of 540 RPM. When forage blower is equipped with optional 1000 RPM gear box, the power take-off speed is 1000 RPM. The tractor should be checked to insure that it is operating at recommended speed when the Forage Blower is under load. - Page 17 Nominal Diameter 1-3/8" 1-3/8" 1-3/4" Standard Operating Speed (RPM) 540 +/- 10 1000 +/- 25 1000 +/- 25 A. Hitch pin hole diameter, minimum 1.31" 1.31-1.67" 1.67-2.00" B. Auxiliary hole diameter .84" .84" .84-1.00" C. Auxiliary hole spacing 4.0" 4.0" 4.0-5.18"...
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Page 18: Attaching Blower To Tractor
ATTACHING BLOWER TO TRACTOR TELESCOPIC POWER TAKE-OFF SHAFT ASSEMBLY Back tractor to Forage Blower, then connect tongue to tractor drawbar. The correct horizontal distance Power take-off shaft is attached to tractor's power between hitch point and end of the power take-off take-off splined shaft by means of a spring-loaded shaft (Dimension "G") is shown in Figure 3 on page lock that engages the groove in tractor's splined... -
Page 19: Drive Overload Protection
DRIVE OVERLOAD PROTECTION Most power take-off shaft damage is the result of fluctuating power from tractor. A quick drop and rise of power will create an overload on the power take- off shaft and will not only damage the shaft, but possibly damage the tractor's power take-off sys- tem. -
Page 20: Leveling The Forage Blower
LEVELING THE FORAGE BLOWER Figure 9. Right Wheel Adjustment Figure 7. Leveling Fore and Aft The Forage Blower should be level while operating to ensure good material flow through hopper. To level the Forage Blower fore or aft, turn adjusting turnbuckle (Figure 7) clockwise or counterclockwise, respectively. -
Page 21: Positioning The Forage Blower
POSITIONING THE FORAGE BLOWER Position the Forage Blower next to storage facility so that hopper is easily accessible for forage box unloading and in line with Forage Blower pipe. Forage Blower should be level, with drive shaft in a straight line from front to rear with tractor power take-off. -
Page 22: Access To Operator Area
ACCESS TO OPERATOR AREA grooves along each edge of blower band are firmly seated on side sheets. It may be necessary to tap For safe operation of Forage Blower, it is imperative edges of blower band lightly while tightening to help to set up your operation similar to that shown seat the band properly. -
Page 23: Operation
OPERATION CHECKLIST 3. Shear bolt assembly. a. Remove shear bolts and check shear Before preparing to use Forage Blower, walk com- flanges to insure they are free of rust. pletely around machine and observe all CAUTION, Lubricate flanges and reassemble. WARNING and DANGER decals. -
Page 24: Starting
DURING OPERATION STARTING Feed material as far forward into hopper as pos- Start with a low tractor throttle setting and engage sible. Material entering on top of auger is desirable power take-off drive. Gradually work up to recom- as this will feed material directly into fan. Keep a mended RPM speed and begin feeding operation. -
Page 25: Air Control Baffle
While water is generally added for removing plant gum, it has been found that water can also be ADDING WATER, continued added to improve blowing performance when work- ing with a difficult crop, even though there are no Your Forage Blower may be equipped with a sec- visible gum deposits. -
Page 26: Highway Safety Chain
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE HIGHWAY SAFETY CHAIN Drive at a reasonable speed not to exceed 20 MPH to maintain complete control of Forage Blower at all times. When transporting Forage Blower on a public highway, a highway safety chain must be used (Part No. -
Page 27: Storage Instructions
Important When transporting Forage Blower on a road or highway, always display an SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) Emblem. At night, use accessory warning lights as required by government regulations. Maximum towing speed is 20 MPH. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS Remove all dirt and ensilage that may be on or in Blower. -
Page 28: Adjustments
ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT perform any adjustments on this machine unless the POWER SOURCE SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE (page 10) has been exercised. .030" - .040" SHEAR BAR CLEARANCE TO LONGEST PADDLE .156" - .185" .030" - .060" Figure 20. Adjustment Check Points CHECK FAN TIP CLEARANCE 1. -
Page 29: Fan Paddle
FAN PADDLE Forage Blower sides must be fully seated into 1.00" - 1.06" grooves of blower band while gauging or adjusting paddle clearance. If Forage Blower has been used, disassemble blower band from Forage Blower, remove all material deposit from the grooves and reinstall band. -
Page 30: Paddle Replacement
PADDLE REPLACEMENT Band Tightener To replace a paddle, remove outlet boot and adjust shear bar down snug and square against tip of longest paddle. Remove carriage bolts holding paddle to arm and back sheet. Bolt a new paddle in place and adjust it up square and snug to shear bar. -
Page 31: Shear Bar Adjustment
SHEAR BAR ADJUSTMENT AUGER DRIVE BELTS The shear bar (Figure 25) eliminates forage binding BELT TENSION-DRIVE SHAFT between fan blade tips and blower band. It also prevents power loss, plugging, and material Tension of auger drive shaft belt (Figure 26), is carryover. -
Page 32: Belt Tension-Auger Drive
BELT TENSION-AUGER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Tension of auger drive belt is changed by adjusting To replace auger drive shaft belt (Figure 26), clutch compression or yoke (Figure 27). Remove remove tension from idler arm, remove old belt and pin. Turn yoke clockwise to decrease tension and replace with new. -
Page 33: Auger Clearance
AUGER CLEARANCE SHEAR BOLTS Should it become necessary to adjust auger clear- The Forage Blower's main drive is protected against ance, slightly loosen the eight auger bearing mount- shock or overloads by shear bolts (Figure 30). If ing bolts (Figure 29) and adjust auger to run parallel these bolts shear, determine and correct the cause for with trough bottom and parallel with stripper along shearing before replacing the shear bolts. -
Page 34: Lubrication And Maintenance
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE WARNING DO NOT perform any lubrication or maintenance on this machine unless the POWER SOURCE SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE (page 10) has been exercised. POWER TAKE-OFF The power take-off is also equipped with a grease fitting for lubricating the telescoping sections, and The power take-off cross and bearings should be should be greased before each season's use. -
Page 35: Auger Drive Shaft
CLUTCH LINKAGE AUGER DRIVE SHAFT CLUTCH LINKAGE Figure 37. Clutch Linkage Figure 35. Auger Drive Shaft Before each season's use, and before storing, oil The two flangette bearings on auger drive shaft the pivot points in the clutch linkage (See Figure should be greased every 30 hours of operation or 37). -
Page 36: Bolt Torque Specificatons
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: Use these torque values when tightening hardware (excluding: locknuts and self-tapping, thread forming and sheet metal screw) unless specified otherwise. All torque values are in lb-ft except those marked with an * which are lb-in (for metric torque value NM, multiply lb-ft value by 1.355 or lb-in value by 0.113). -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING The most common problems usually arise from a check them and the problems listed below first. If faulty tractor, an improper pipe setting or use of an none of the suggested remedies solve your prob- accessory other than one designed for the Forage lem, contact your dealer. -
Page 38: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS 540 RPM 1000 RPM TRACTOR Horsepower 140 Min 140 Min PTO Speed 540 Max 1000 RPM Max POWER TAKE-OFF 1-3/8 6B Driveline Standard 1-3/8 -21 Driveline Standard 1-3/4 -20 Driveline Optional BLOWER FAN SPEED 540 RPM 650 RPM GEARBOX Cast Iron Oil Bath Lubricant... -
Page 39: Warranty
WARRANTY ART'S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC. warrants new Miller Forage Blower to be free from defects in mate- rial and workmanship under recommended use and service, as stated in the Operator's Manual, as follows: 1. Base Warranty. Art's-Way will replace, F.O.B Armstrong, IA, or repair, as Art's-Way elects, any part of a new Miller Forage Blower which is defective in material or workmanship: without charge for either parts or labor during the first year following delivery to the original retail customer;... - Page 40 by Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.
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Can you run ears of corn through it and will it shell it?
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