Batco 1565 SA Operator's Manual

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46 P151114 R35. OperationBefore continuing, ensure you have completely read and understood this manual’sSafety section, in addition to the safety information in the section(s) below.5.1. Operation Safety• Keep away from rotating and moving parts, including the conveyor belt, drive components,shafts, and bearings.• Do not enter the grain bin while the conveyor is operating.• Always operate with guards, covers, and shields in place.• Have another trained person nearby who can shut down the equipment in case of accident.• Keep the work area clear of bystanders.• Keep the work area clean and free of debris.• Ensure maintenance has been performed and is up to date.Refer to your bin operation manual for specific operating and safety information for your bin.5.2. Start-up and Break-inAlthough there are no operational restrictions on the conveyor when used for the first time, it is recommendedthat the following items be checked during the first hours of operation.1. Check that the conveyor intake and discharge areas are free of obstructions.2. Check conveyor belt alignment to ensure preset alignment does not vary under loaded conditions. SeeMaintenance Section for alignment instructions.3. Check the conveyor belt tension. See Maintenance Section for tension instructions.4. Check the pinch roller bearings on the s-drive pinch roller are not tight.5. Visually inspect the conveyor, see Visual Inspection in Maintenance Section.6. Check tightness of all bolts/nuts, fasteners, and hardware (re-torque if necessary).7. Ensure adequate power is supplied to operate the conveyor. Refer to the Specifications Section for powerrequirements.8. Start the tractor and idle at low rpm. Slowly engage the PTO drive. Refer to PTO Drive Operation.9. Start the hydraulic drive on the Swing Away transfer conveyor. Refer to Hydraulic Drive Operation.10. Gradually begin feeding grain into the hopper, bringing the tractor PTO drive to roughly half speed. Do notoverfeed the hopper on initial loads; keep the feed of grain at about half capacity.11. Be aware of unusual sounds. If any are heard, determine the source and stop the conveyor. Lock out andcorrect the problem before resuming work. If you are unsure of the problem or procedure, contact yourlocal dealer.12. After the conveyor runs fairly smoothly, proceed to unload at full PTO speed of 540 rpm. Do not exceed 540RPM.5. OPERATION PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – SWING AWAY