IBEX TX31 - Maintenance; 5.1 Maintenance Safety; 5.2 Maintenance Schedule

16 Ibex TX31 Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap - Operator’s Manual
5 Maintenance
5.1 Maintenance Safety
• Never attempt to lubricate, adjust, or remove material from the baler while it is in motion or while tractor
engine is running.
• Wear protective gear such as goggles and gloves if using high pressure air or water to clean the baler.
• Always perform maintenance with the machine positioned on a level surface.
5.2 Maintenance Schedule
Action
Interval
Specifications
As Needed
Each Day
of Use
100 Hrs. or
Ea. Season
LUBRICATION
Gearbox – change oil
X
Gear oil: SAE 90, GL-5
Hydraulic pump – change oil
X
Hydraulic Fluid, 1.8 qt.
Chain drive sprocket – grease
zerk
X X
NLGI No. 2 Grease
PTO shaft – lubricate
X X
Lubricate according to PTO
shaft manual
Pivot points without bearings
– lubricate
X X
Spray a penetrating
chain/cable lubricant
Roller chains – lubricate
X X
Spray a penetrating
chain/cable lubricant
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Check nut/bolts – tighten any
that are loose
X X
Roller chains – tighten any
that are loose
X X
See Section 5.3.1
Tire air pressure – check and
inflate
X X
Maximum pressure: 28 psi
Operational adjustments
X X
Carry out as specified in
Section 4.1
General machine cleaning
X X
Remove visible dirt/debris.
Do not use pressured water.
Use caution with
compressed air.
Full bale chamber alarm horn
battery – replace
X X
9V battery
Electrical wires – inspect for
wear and replace as needed
X X
Thorough machine cleaning
X
Clean as discussed in
Section 5.4
Bare metal: apply paint or
grease to prevent rust
X