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ATTACHMENTS:
50' (15 m) EXTENSION FOR DISCHARGE SPOUT
The collapsible tube, when secured to the spout of the adapter provided, will extend the length of the dis-
charge spout 50' (15 m). When this tube is attached, mulch material must be pushed farther before dis-
charge. Thus, it is important to keep the air pressure as high as possible. This can be done by feeding not
more than two (2) bales per minute of good bright material, less if the material being used is of poor quality.
KEEP THE TUBE AS STRAIGHT AS POSSIBLE. DO NOT FEED MULCH UNTIL TUBE IS FILLED
WITH AIR.
Asphalt hoses for the discharge spout extension are connected to the manifold at the side of the blower hous-
ing using a quick connect coupling. The valve on the extension is used the same way as the main valve on
your Finn Straw Blower.
Since less mulch is being fed into the machine, less asphalt is required and smaller asphalt spray nozzles are
used when the spout extension is in place. Clean the hoses and nozzles by the same technique as used with
the hand held asphalt spray bar.
STACKING THE BALES ON THE TRUCK:
Load the bales of mulch on the truck bed with binder twine or wire on top rather than on the side. This
makes it easier to grab the bales while the Straw Blower is in operation.
Place the first layers of bales "lengthwise" on the truck. The second layer of bales should be placed "cross-
wise". Then alternate successive layers lengthwise and crosswise so that the load is secure.
Leave enough room (at least the width of one bale) at the rear of the truck bed where the bale handlers have
to work.
POSITIONING THE FEED CHUTE EXTENSION:
The feed chute extension should extend at least 18" (45 cm) over the rear edge of the truck bed. Achieve
this as follows:
1. Unhook the discharge spout holddown, and fold it down to the horizontal position.
2. Swing the discharge tube to the side.
3. Swing the feed chute extension down to the feed position. If the extension is short of the edge of the
truck bed, move it to the rear set of mounting holes.
4. The feed chute should then be adjusted so that it is 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) higher than the bed
of the truck.
5. Be sure that when turning the truck, the truckload will not come in contact with the power feed
mechanism.
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