PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – SWING AWAY
P151114 R3 3
CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 5
1.1. Serial Number Location............................................................................................................ 5
1.2. Intended Use ............................................................................................................................ 5
1.2.1 Misuse ........................................................................................................................ 6
2. Safety....................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1. Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words..................................................................................... 7
2.2. General Safety .......................................................................................................................... 7
2.3. Overhead Power Lines ............................................................................................................. 8
2.4. Moving Conveyor Belt Safety................................................................................................... 8
2.5. Upending .................................................................................................................................. 8
2.6. Rotating Parts Safety................................................................................................................ 8
2.7. Work Area Safety ..................................................................................................................... 8
2.8. Guards Safety ........................................................................................................................... 9
2.9. Raising and Lowering the Conveyor....................................................................................... 10
2.10. Hydraulic Winch Safety ........................................................................................................ 10
2.11. Conveyor Stability ................................................................................................................ 10
2.12. Towing the Conveyor ........................................................................................................... 11
2.13. Drives and Lockout Safety.................................................................................................... 11
2.13.1 PTO Driveline Safety............................................................................................... 12
2.13.2 Hydraulic Power Safety .......................................................................................... 13
2.14. Tire Safety............................................................................................................................. 14
2.15. Personal Protective Equipment............................................................................................ 14
2.16. Safety Equipment ................................................................................................................. 15
2.17. Safety Decals ........................................................................................................................ 15
2.17.1 Decal Installation/Replacement............................................................................. 15
2.17.2 Safety Decal Locations and Details ........................................................................ 16
3. Transport............................................................................................................................................... 31
3.1. Transport Safety ..................................................................................................................... 31
3.2. Transport Preparation............................................................................................................ 31
3.3. Connect the Conveyor to the Towing Vehicle ....................................................................... 32
4. Placement ............................................................................................................................................. 33
4.1. Placement Safety.................................................................................................................... 33
4.2. Positioning the Conveyor ....................................................................................................... 33
4.3. Extendable Axle Positioning ................................................................................................... 35
4.4. Raising and Lowering ............................................................................................................. 36
4.5. Hitch Adjustment.................................................................................................................... 37
4.6. Extended Swing Arm .............................................................................................................. 38
4.7. Raising and Lowering the Intake Hopper............................................................................... 39
4.8. Hydraulic Power Swing........................................................................................................... 40
4.9. Electric Power Swing Operation............................................................................................. 41
4.10. Collapsible Hopper Cloth Control......................................................................................... 43
4.11. Conveyor Operating Angles ................................................................................................. 43
5. Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 46
5.1. Operation Safety .................................................................................................................... 46
5.2. Start-up and Break-in ............................................................................................................. 46
5.3. Operation - Swing Away Transfer Hydraulic Motor Drive..................................................... 47