H&S FORAGE BOX User manual

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Part #86594 Rev. #01 HSMFG0421Part #86594 Rev. #01 HSMFG0421
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFOREREAD AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. UNSAFE OPERATIONOPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. UNSAFE OPERATION
OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS EQUIPMENT CAN RESULTOR MAINTENANCE OF THIS EQUIPMENT CAN RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNINGWARNING
FB747223 Starting Serial #122SD23002FB747223 Starting Serial #122SD23002
FB747225 Starting Serial #122SD25001FB747225 Starting Serial #122SD25001
FB747227 Starting Serial #122SD27001FB747227 Starting Serial #122SD27001

CONTENTS
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Manufacturer’s Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warranty Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Dealer Pre-Delivery Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Dealer Delivery Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safety Information - Be Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Safety Information - Explanation of Safety Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
Safety Information - Warning - Owner Must Read and Understand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Safety Information - Warning - Emergency Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cap Screw Torque Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Set-Up & Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Preparing for Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-22
Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-25
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27
Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Lubrication Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-31
Decal Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-37
Service Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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DEALER PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST
AFTER COMPLETION, DEALER SHOULD REMOVE AND RETAIN FOR RECORDS
After the Forage Box has been completely set up, check to be certain it is in correct operating order
before delivering to the customer. The following is a list of points to inspect. Check o󰀨 each item as
you have made the proper adjustments and found the item operating satisfactorily.
Forage Box was not damaged in shipment. Check for dents and loose or missing parts.
Report damage immediately to H&S Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Forage Box has been correctly assembled according to instructions in this manual.
Fasteners are tightly secured.
All bolts and fasteners are tight.
All shields and guards are in place and fastened.
All grease ttings have been lubricated. Gearboxes are lled to proper levels if applicable.
See Lubrication Chapter of this manual for details.
Hoses and ttings if applicable, are properly attached and there are no visible leaks.
All drive chains are adjusted to proper tension. See Adjustment Chapter of this manual.
Decals are in place and legible.
Connect the Forage Box to a tractor and attach the hydraulic hoses
 Connect the lights to the tractor. Lights and wiring functioning properly.
Connect the control box to the electrical cord plug pigtail o󰀨 of the 7-pin plug.
Run the Forage Box and make sure all components operate properly.
Hydraulic system does not leak under pressure.
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Model Number ______________________________________________
Serial Number ______________________________________________
Dealer’s Name_________________________________________________________________
Inspection Date _____________________________________________
Signature of Pre-Delivery Inspector_________________________________________________

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AFTER COMPLETION, DEALER SHOULD REMOVE AND RETAIN FOR RECORDS
Note: Warranty is not valid until warranty card is completed and returned to H&S Mfg. Co., Inc.
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DEALER DELIVERY CHECKLIST
This checklist that follows is an important reminder of valuable information that should be passed
on to the customer at the time this Forage Box is delivered.
Check o󰀨 each item as you explain it to the customer.
This delivery checklist, when properly lled out and signed assures the customer that the pre-
delivery service was satisfactorily performed.
Explain to the customer that the pre-delivery inspection was made.
Explain to the customer all the safety precautions they must exercise when operating
this unit.
Explain recommended loads for di󰀨erent types of materials.
Explain to customer that regular lubrication is required for proper operation and long
life of machine.
Show customer the lubrication section of Owner’s Manual.
Give the customer Owner’s Manual and make sure they read and understand all
operating and service instructions.
Have customer sign a completed ″Warranty Registration″ and mail it promptly.
Date Delivered __________________________________
Dealer’s Name ________________________________________________________________
By __________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Original Buyer ______________________________________________________

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