Meyer Manufacturing Corporation - 30 - 9100RT
7.2 UNLOADING
NOTE: Unloading is best observed from the operator’s seat.
NOTE: The front of the forage box is equipped with plexiglass windows to monitor forage level from the
operator’s seat.
Enter the tractor / truck, start the engine, release the parking brake.
Move the tractor / truck and forage box to the unloading area.
Place all tractor / truck controls in neutral, engage the parking brake and
SLOWLY engage the apron chains to open the rear door.
Once the load has started to move, release the parking brake, move forward
to prevent the silage from being carried underneath into the main apron chain
return area. The front of the box has a plexiglass window for convenient
observation. Watch to verify the rear doors have properly latched.
NOTE: Do not operate above the rated 1500 rpm engine speed.
When finished unloading, reduce engine speed to idle and disengage the
hydraulics. Move the forage box forward, away from the unloaded pile of
forage. When free, gravity will allow the door to swing shut and the door latches to engage the apron chain links, securing
the door(s) in the closed position.
Exit the tractor / truck and verify that the door latches have engaged the apron chain links properly, securing the doors in
the closed position.
STAND CLEAR, the rear discharge door can spring open quickly and
with extreme force.
Keep all persons well clear of the rear discharge door, forage box and
unloading area.
The rear discharge door opens automatically by releasing its latches
as the main aprons begin to move.
Pressure of forage against the rear door causes it to spring open
very quickly.
Shutoff and lockout power before performing machine service,
adjusting, maintaining, or clearing an obstruction from this machine.
Refer to section 5.3 SHUTOFF & LOCKOUT POWER.
The unloading process described is to be performed by the operator
alone. This will eliminate unexpected “start-ups” and minimize other
hazards that could result by more than one person in control.
Never enter the forage box without shutting power “OFF” to the
machine. (See 5.3 SHUTOFF & LOCKOUT POWER on page 18.)
Never use “LIVE” power to aid in the clean-out of a clogged machine.
If the forage box becomes clogged, shut off all power to the forage
box and wait until all rotating components are completely stopped.
(See 5.3 SHUTOFF & LOCKOUT POWER on page 18.)
If any component fails, shut off all power to the forage box and move
the forage box to a safe work area. Repair or replace damaged
components before proceeding with unloading of the forage.
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