Rev 4/2018
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Preparing For The Field
1. Load and route twine (see "Twine Routing (3
tie shown)" on page 87).
2. Adjust pickup height (See "Pickup" on page
85).
3. Set bale length (See "Gearbox (if applicable)"
on page 83).
4. Set tension to 300 lbs initially, then raise as
needed by pressing the Tension +/- button on
the hydrostatic drive control lever (. The tension
can also be adjusted from the bale screen (see
"Baling Screen" on page 34).
5. Seat is adjusted and comfortable. (See
"Operator's Seat" on page 30).
6. Steering column tilt and height are adjusted
and in a comfortable position (See "Steering
Wheel Height Adjust" on page 27).
Operating Speed
The baler is designed for operation at or near
maximum ca pacity. This requires the feeder house
to be full at all times. To achieve this, increase
ground speed when the hay volume is low and
reduce ground speed when hay volume is high.
When bailing, the engine speed switch needs to
be in the high throttle position. The baler should
maintain a plunger speed of 84 strokes per minute
in this position. If the plunger slows below this,
reduce the ground speed to lower the volume of
hay entering the feeder.
The ground travel speed should be regulated
according to the volume and condition of the hay.
To check this, count the number of plunger strokes
in each bale. There should be 12 to 16 plunger
strokes in each bale under normal con ditions. The
plunger strokes are counted between each time the
knotter ties a bale. The baler should not be run at
high speeds when it is empty.
A quality bale can be produced by adhering to
the above in structions. Consistent bale length is
of great importance when using any automatic
stacking system. Consistent bale length will occur
as a result of following the above in structions. For
easy, efficient stacking and hauling, set and main-
tain the bale length at 46 inches (117 cm) (see
"Gearbox (if applicable)" on page 83).
Starting Baler
1. Read this entire manual before operating!
IMPORTANT! When the hydrostatic drive
control lever and steering are locked out, to
prevent damage to the linkage and mecha-
nism, do not try to move them or apply any
force against them.
NOTE: The hydrostatic ground drive lever (A)
must be at rest to the left in the neutral park
position, engaging the neutral switch (B),
allowing the unit to start (see Figure 72 on
page 56).
2. Start the engine. (See "Operating Engine" on
page 51).
• When the unit is running, the steering wheel is
locked and the parking brake is applied when
the hydrostatic drive control lever is at rest in
the neutral park position.
• When the unit is running, moving the hydro-
static drive control lever to the right, still in
neutral position, will release the steering and
brakes. Turning the steering wheel at this time
will cause the baler to pivot (spin turn) between
the drive wheels. Moving the drive lever forward
while turning, will increase the turning radius.
Operating The Baler
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