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JUNE 2013 14. Set up the right rear post to be symmetrical to the left and secure the cross-braces between the lifting posts using the holding rods and cotter pins stored within their perspective holes in the posts. 15. Lower the two story lifting cylinders enough to detach the anchor chains below the conveyor. 16. Raise the two story lifting cylinders to maximum height and change the selector valve located on the left fender to operate the main loader hydraulic functions. Placing the selector lever in the standard operating position will lock the lift cylinders and not allow them to come down. The two-storey lifting cylinders must be fully extended when operating from the second fl oor. 17. Retract the trailer tongue fully up against the stop. 18. Raise the loader conveyor until it is level or sloping into the barn. 19. Lower the loading apron at the rear of the loader using the hook supplied to connect to the hydraulic valve at the loading end. 20. Remove the plywood side-boards, the aluminum pre-loader conveyor assembly ("pre-loader"), and the pre-loader hydraulic hoses that are stored inside the main conveyor enclosure. 21. Check the hydraulic connections and test the operation of pre-loader, the main conveyor and the loading platform. Power Pack, Tractor or PTO 1. Always operate the power pack or tractor in a well-ventilated area. 2. Ensure all guards and shields are in place. 3. Use caution around chains and belts and do not attempt to remove debris manually when the unit is running. 4. Walk around tractors and machinery rather than stepping over a rotating shaft. 5. Keep the power pack level. If the unit is inclined more than 15 degrees off level, the oil system will not lubricate properly. 6. Place the unit as far away as possible from the loader. This reduces the noise and fumes in the general work area and will straighten the hydraulic hoses reducing the amount of pressure in them. 7. Check the engine oil, hydraulic oil and fuel levels before starting the power pack or tractor. Top up as necessary. 8. Check the fuel levels regularly during down time between trucks. This will allow you to let the engine cool down before refueling and help prevent the engine running out of fuel while you are in the middle of loading a truck. 9. Always stop the engine before refueling. 10. While loading birds, periodically check the screen over the power pack motor fl ywheel. Remove any feathers or other material that may accumulate there to prevent the engine from overheating. 55

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