GrainBaggerFAQs-SiouxSteel.pdfVIP

FlexStor Grain Bagger 1050HF Frequently Asked Questions Specifications: Length = 15’ 6” Width = 12’ 6” Height = 9’ 11” Weight = 3,050 lbs. Tractor Requirements: 100 – 125 hp 540 PTO 12 gpm hyd flow (min.) 2,000 psi hyd pressure (min.) Q. Do I need to run my tractor hydraulics while bagging? A. Tractor hydraulics are only needed to load the grain bag and when switching in/out of transport mode. Q. How much brake pressure do I need? A. The amount of brake pressure or “rolling resistance” is dependent on many factors such as grain type, grain moisture, ground conditions, site grade and tractor size. Typically one should start with approx. 300 psi and work up to 600 psi +/-. Q. What are the clamps on the inside of the tunnel for? A. The clamps are used to seal the end of the grain bag to the tunnel to prevent grain spillage. Refer to the operator’s manual for complete instructions on installing the grain bag. Q. How fast do I need to run the PTO? A. Required PTO speed will always depend on how fast the hopper is being filled with grain. However for the first couple of loads, it is recommended to fill at slower rates (PTO grain). This will prevent excessive unwanted air from filling the grain bag. Thereafter, one should run the PTO approx. 400 rpm. Faster speeds will only waste tractor fuel through the bagging process. Q. How much should I fill the hopper when bagging? A. The amount isn’t as important as the rate at which the hopper is filled. It is best to keep the fill rate consistent. DO NOT surge the hopper. Surging the hopper will result in fluctuations in rolling resistance and result in less than desirable looking grain bags. Q. Why don’t my hydraulic cylinders work? A. The hydraulic retur