General Information GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY Safety Alert Symbol FIG. 1: The safety alert symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this Operator Manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death.
General Information Manual The photos, illustrations, and data used in this manual were current at the time of printing, but due to possible in-line production changes, your machine can vary slightly in detail. The manufacturer reserves the right to redesign and change the machine as necessary without notification.
General Information Prepare for Operation Read this manual completely and make sure you understand the controls. Know the positions and operations of all controls before you operate this machine. Check all controls in an area clear of people and obstacles before starting your work. All equipment has a limit.
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General Information FIG. 6: Always put the tractor transmission in park and apply the parking brake and remove the tractor key when parking the machine and take the key with you. Do not allow children or unqualified persons to operate your machine.
General Information FIG. 9: When moving bales, never use a tractor front end loader that is not equipped with a grapple or the proper bale handling equipment. Use the grapple to prevent the bale from rolling down the loader frame onto the operator. Always keep the load close to the ground to keep from off-balancing the tractor.
General Information Fire Prevention FIG. 11: Due to the nature of the crops this machine will operate in, the risk of fire is of concern. Regular inspection of the machine can reduce the risk of fire. Keep the machine free of crop debris. Check the machine daily for any noises that are not normal.
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General Information FIG. 14: DO NOT operate the machine with drive shafts shields open or removed. Entanglement in rotating drive shafts can cause serious injury or death. Stay clear of rotating components. Make sure rotating guards turn freely. A loose yoke can slip off the tractor PTO shaft and result in injury to persons or damage to the machine.
General Information After unplugging, lubricating, servicing, cleaning, or adjusting the machine make sure all tools and equipment have been removed. Tire Safety FIG. 18: Tire explosion and/or serious injury can result from over inflation. Do not exceed tire inflation pressures. See Tires in Specifications for correct tire pressure.
General Information INTRODUCTION The operation and maintenance instructions included in this manual are assembled from field testing and other data. The information is written for general conditions. Make adjustments as necessary for specific conditions. Right-hand and left-hand, as used in this manual, is determined by facing the direction the machine will travel when in use.
General Information Baler Operation d-8134a FIG. 20 FIG. 20: The illustration shows the windrowed crop Springs and hydraulic cylinders pull down on the tension being picked up. The crop moves across the pickup arm (6). The bale density rolls are held down to reduce assembly (1) into the bottom of the open throat bale the size of the bale chamber to a starting size.
General Information FIG. 21: The illustration shows the full size bale. The bale density rolls (1) have moved upward, to increase the size of the bale chamber. The bale is on the tailgate carrier roll (2). The bale must now be wrapped with twine and unloaded. d-8135a FIG.
General Information Baler Components Q401215 FIG. 23 FIG. 23: Right-hand side of the baler. Drive roll shaft Twine arm actuator Forming belts tensioning arm Windguard Forming belts tensioning cylinder Tailgate latch strap (10) Forming belts tensioning spring Tailgate hydraulic cylinder (11) Implement driveline Tailgate hinge pivot point (12) Slip clutch...
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General Information Tailgate The tailgate is the rear half section of the bale chamber and is supported by a hinge at the top. The tailgate is operated by two hydraulic cylinders to unload the bale. The tailgate has two forming belt idler rolls and a bale carrier roll.
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General Information Bale Density System FIG. 26: The bale density is controlled by two springs (1) and a hydraulic tension system. As the bale increases in size, oil is forced from the rod end of the forming belts tensioning cylinder (2) through a non-adjustable relief valve (3) to the base end.
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General Information Lighting and Reflectors FIG. 28: The baler is equipped with a lighting and reflector system. The lighting system includes the lighting wiring harness, seven pin SAE connector and the warning lamps (1). The reflector system includes yellow front reflectors, red rear reflectors (2) and the SMV (slow moving vehicle) emblem (3) mounted on the back of the tailgate.
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General Information Baler Control Box Three types of baler control boxes are available for this baler. FIG. 30: Twine Tie Only Control Box One type of baler control box contains the switch (1) and a 30 amp fuse (2) for the electric twine tying system. This control box is used on early production balers.
General Information SPECIFICATIONS Specifications and design are subject to change without notice and without liability therefore. Dimensions and Weights Width (overall)............................2350 mm (92.5 in) Length (overall) ............................3734 mm (147 in) Height (overall)............................2565 mm (101 in) Weight (approximate) ..........................1687 kg (3720 lb) Tongue weight (empty) ..........................
General Information Tractor Requirements PTO speeds................................. 540 rev/min Minimum recommended PTO power......................29.84 kW (40 hp) Minimum tractor weight ..........................1814 kg (4000 lb) Hydraulics ................................. single remote Electrical system................................. 12V dc Tractor tire spacing maximum rear............................. 2591 mm (102 in) minimum front and rear ........................
General Information GENERAL SERVICE PROCEDURES Working Under the Tailgate When the tailgate is raised for any maintenance or Bolt Torque Values service work, push the lockout valve into the LOCKED position. This prevents the tailgate from being lowered. All bolts used on this machine are Grade 5 plated bolts The tailgate can only be lowered when the tailgate lockout unless specified.
General Information Bearing Replacement (Eccentric Self-Locking Collar) Bearings with eccentric self-locking collars are used on several shafts and are held in position on the structure with bearing flanges. FIG. 33: The bearing (1) is held in position on the shaft by a locking collar (2).
General Information Gib Key Removal And Installation FIG. 34: Gib keys (1) are tapered keys with a tang on the thick end. A gib key is both a locking component and hub retainer. The hub must have a tapered key way that fits the gib key.
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