ROTO-PRESS MODEL 890
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QUALITY PEOPLE, QUALITY PRODUCTS OPERATION & MAINTAINENCE MANUAL ASSEMBLY CALIBRATION OPERATION REPLACEMENT PARTS READ COMPLETE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING OPERATION SAC - SIOUX AUTOMATION - 877 1ST AVE. NW - SIOUX CENTER, IA 51250 PH: (712)-722-1488 - TOLL FREE: 1-866-722-1488 WWW.SIOUXAUTOMATION.COM

WARRANTY SIOUX AUTOMATION CENTER, INC.(Hereafter noted as SAC) warrants to the original purchaser of a new SAC product from an authorized SAC dealer that the product and the components therof manufactured by SAC are free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of shipment. SAC further warrants to such purchaser that each new SAC product will perform without structural or operational failure, if the product is assembled and mounted in accordance with SAC’s instruction and drawing, and is then operated and maintained as described in the Owner’s Manual. WARRANTY PERIOD The above...

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INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing a ROTO-PRESS. The purpose of the ROTO-PRESS is to give the agricultural industry the ability to use economical, fast, and unlimited storage for their different types of crops. The ROTO-PRESS is the result of many years of field testing and design, and is built to a high level of quality that will give you many years of dependable service if properly used, maintained and serviced. Along with the purchase of your new ROTO-PRESS you have become part of a fine family of agricultural equipment, and a fully equipped and knowledgeable service staff that can help...

INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Sioux Automation product. We feel you have made a wise choice and hope you are completely satisfied with your new piece of equipment. Your new Sioux Automation product is a durable, efficient and easy to use unit. Proper care and use will result in many years of service. TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, OBSERVE FOLLOWING Ensure that anybody present is clear before applying power to any machinery . Never allow anyone in, near, or on machinary during transporting or use. Do not exceed 20 miles per hour when towing machinery. GENERAL INFORMATION proper...

SAFETY TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND SAFETY OF OTHERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH! SIGNAL WORDS WARNING: Note use of following signal words: DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION with safety messages. Appropriate signal word for each has been selected using following guidelines: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed....

SAFETY...YOU CAN LIVE WITH IT EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES Every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions in this section. To avoid personal injury, study the following precautions and insist those working with you, and you yourself, follow them. In order to provide a better view, certain illustrations in this manual may show an assembly with a safety shield removed. However, equipment should never be operated in this...

SAFETY SIGN CARE A • Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times. • Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible. • Replacement parts that displayed a safety sign should also display current sign. • Safety signs are available from your distributor, dealer parts department, or factory. How to install safety signs: • Be sure that installation area is clean and dry. • Decide on exact position before you remove backing paper. • Remove smallest portion of split backing paper. • Align decal over specified area and carefully press small portion with exposed sticky backing in...

A BEFORE OPERATION: • Carefully study and understand this manual. • Do not wear loose-fitting clothing which may catch in moving parts. • Always wear protective clothing and substantial shoes. • It is recommended that suitable protective hearing and eye protection be worn. • Operator may come in contact with certain materials which may require specific safety equipment relative to handling of such materials. (Examples: extremely dusty, molds, fungus, bulk fertilizers, etc.) • Keep wheel and lug nuts tightened to specified torque. • Assure that agricultural implement tires are inflated...

• When halting operation, even periodically, set tractor or towing vehicles brakes, disengage PTO, shut off engine, and remove ignition key. • Be especially observant of operating area and terrain. Watch for holes, rocks, or other hidden hazards. Always inspect area prior to operation. - DO NOT operate near edge of drop-off or banks. - DO NOT operate on steep slopes as overturn may result. - Operate up and down (not across) intermediate slopes. Avoid sudden starts and stops. • Pick the most level possible route when transporting across fields. Avoid edges of ditches, gullies, and steep...

HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS • SAFETY CHAINS: If equipment is going to be transported on a public highway, always follow state and local regulations regarding safety chains and auxiliary lighting. Be sure to check with local law enforcement agencies for your own particular regulations. If required safety chains should be obtained and installed. Only safety chains (not elastic or nylon/plastic tow straps) should be used to retain connection between towing and towed machines in event of separation of primary attaching system. Use a high strength, appropriately sized hitch pin with a...

• Watch for obstructions overhead and side to side while transporting. • Always operate equipment in a position to provide maximum visibility. Make allowances for increased length and weight of equipment when making turns, stopping unit, etc. PERFORMING MAINTENANCE • Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. • Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate engine of towing vehicle in a closed building. Exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation. • Before working on this machine, stop towing vehicle, set brakes, shut off engine and remove...