FEATURES & OPERATION
Power Take-off
The Bale King bale processor has a PTO shaft which is splined on both ends. The implement end
uses a 1-3/4"-20 spline with wedge lock bolts. Install onto the gearbox and tighten the wedge
bolts. The bolts should be torqued to 160 ft-lb and re-torqued after 8 hrs of use.
The tractor end comes standard with a 1-3/8"-21 spline quick detach constant velocity joint.
An optional 1-3/4"-20 spline yoke is available through your Bale King dealer.
The Bale King processor is designed to use a minimum of 100 HP. The drive shaft is
shear-bolt protected. The machine must be operated at 1000 PTO RPM.
NOTE: Spread yokes and twisted drive shafts are signs of OVERLOAD, not a manufacturer’s
defect and therefore not covered by warranty.
• DO NOT operate the machine using a spline adaptor. Use of adaptors will void warranty
due to damage caused to the tractor PTO, PTO driveshaft, or implement.
• DO NOT operate at 540 rpm, or use any kind of adaptor to connect to a 540 rpm spline.
• ALWAYS ensure that the PTO shaft is attached securely to the tractor. When the processor
is not hooked to the tractor, store the shaft on the PTO holder.
• DO NOT transport the processor without securing the PTO shaft. See next page for
securing instruction.
• ALWAYS ensure that the drawbar is adjusted to 16” from the end of the tractor PTO shaft
to the center of the hole in the drawbar.
Operation
To engage the rotor for processing a bale, be sure the PTO shaft is properly connected to the tractor.
Engage the PTO at idle. After the PTO is fully engaged, increase PTO speed until it reaches 1000
RPM.
The processor must not run at any speed less than 1000 PTO RPM as it may result in the
flails springing back against the rotor after they come in contact with the bale. This “backslap”
may cause flails to fatigue and excessive vibration which may cause the bearings to fail. Bales
may be dumped into the tub while the rotor is stopped or while it is running.
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