Freeman 280 - Towing SP Baler

Rev 4/2018
57
OPERATING BALER
NOTE: Operator presence and resetting baler
information is on the decal (A) under the lid
of the right-hand armrest (see Figure 75).
Figure 75. Storage
Towing SP Baler
CAUTION
The SP Baler is free to move when the wheel
drive hubs are disengaged. The parking
brakes are inoperative.
Do not exceed a maximum speed of 10 mph
(16 kph) while towing the baler.
IMPORTANT! If it is necessary to tow the
SP baler, disengage the front wheel drive
wheel hubs.
1. Park the SP baler on flat, level ground.
2. Block both drive wheels (block the front and
the rear of the front wheels).
3. Push in the center plunger to disengage the
planetary drive (see Figure 76). The two outer
plungers will extend and the center plunger will
stay retracted (see Figure 77).
4. Repeat on the other side.
CAUTION
The drive wheels are now disengaged and
parking brakes are inoperative.
5. When done towing, block the drive wheels
(block the front and the rear of the front wheels).
6. Push in the two outer plungers at the same
time, to engage the planetary drive (see Figure
77). The center plunger will extend and the
outer plungers will stay retracted (see Figure
76).
7. Repeat on the other side.
8. The center plungers will fully extend once the
machine is started and placed into forward or
reverse.
9. The wheel blocks may now be removed.
Center Plunger
Outer
Plungers
Figure 76. Planetary Drive Engaged
Center Plunger
Outer
Plungers
Figure 77. Planetary Drive Disengaged