J&M 275ST - Manual (Page 14)

1.0 Operations
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11. Lock collapsible hopper in the up position (Figure 1.6).
12. Position the wagon or bulk seed container over the collapsible hopper.
13. Use the handheld controller or wireless remote to start the conveyor/auger.
14. Fill the Speed Tender to desired level.
WARNING: Fill the front compartment first to help prevent the chance of flipping.
15. Run the conveyor/auger until the collapsible hopper is empty.
16. When finished loading seed into the Speed Tender, move the wagon or bulk seed container away from
conveyor/auger.
17. Place collapsible hopper in the down position.
18. With the Boom Arm at a 45 deg. angle and locked, swing the conveyor/auger back into the resting position
on the boom arm (Figure 1.8).
19. Place the conveyor/auger hold down ratchet strap around the conveyor/auger and tighten the strap (Figure
1.3).
20. Move the boom locking handle to the unlock position (Figure 1.3).
CAUTION: If you are parked on an incline, the boom arm may swing freely. (It is advised that
you do not use the Speed Tender on uneven ground.)
21. Position boom arm above the boom rest and lower to allow its full weight on the boom rest.
22. Replace lynch pin in boom arm pin.
23. Move the boom lock handle to the lock position.
24. Make sure that the conveyor/auger hold down ratchet strap is tight enough that the conveyor/auger will
not move during transport.
25. Make sure the collapsible hopper is in the up position for storage (Figure 1.6).
NOTE: This will help the water drain out of the hopper.
26. Run the engine at 1/2 to full rpm for 20 minutes to recharge the battery.
27. Slide the fuel shut off lever to the “OFF” position. This will allow the engine to shutoff by running out
of gas.
28. Turn the key to the “OFF” position.
1.8 Cleaning out Collapsible Hopper and Conveyer/Auger
WARNING: The Speed Tender must be hooked to the towing vehicle during loading and
unloading.
1. Remove lynch pin from Boom Arm (Figure 1.3).
2. Start the hydraulic power unit and increase throttle speed. (Allow hydraulic fluid to warm up if it is cold
outside) (Figure 1.2).
NOTE: Make sure collapsible hopper is in the down position.
3. Raise the boom out of boom rest using the handheld control. (Figure 1.4).
NOTE: Wireless options feature a Wireless Remote (Figure 1.4).
4. Move the boom lock handle to the unlock position. This will allow the boom to swing (Figure 1.3).
CAUTION: If you are parked on an incline, the boom arm may swing freely. (It is advised
that you do not use Speed Tender on uneven ground).
5. Rotate the conveyor/auger to 45 deg. (Figure 1.8).
6. Move the boom lock handle to the “Lock” position.