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11. Drop Height:
Potatoes are sensitive to bruising during the gath-
ering, transporting and handling phases of har-
vesting. Bruising is kept to a minimum by maintain-
ing a full ow of potatoes through each machine
and minimizing all drop heights. Bruising during
the conveying phase can be minimized by keep-
ing the drop height between each piece of convey-
ing equipment as small as possible. Use the ratch-
et jacks on each end of the conveyor to set the
height. Use 2 men (one on each jack) when set-
ting the height of an end to prevent frame twisting.
12. Operating Hints:
a. Be sure that all workers and operators are
supplied with and use the required safety
gear.
b. Keep the working area clean and dry to pre-
vent slipping and tripping.
c. Train all operators before starting. An un-
trained operator is not qualied to operate this
machine and can expose himself and others
to needless hazards.
d. Secure all pieces of equipment together to pre-
vent unexpected movement and separation.
e. Keep the Conveyor as full as possible to mini-
mize bruising during the unloading process.
f. Set the height of each end of the Conveyor so
the drop height to the adjacent piece of equip-
ment is at a minimum to prevent bruising.
FIG. 19 DROP HEIGHT
Working
Straight
FIG. 20 OPERATING SYSTEM
Telescoping
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