IBEX TX31 - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Conditions of Use ............................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Machine Description ......................................................................................................................... 1
1.2.1 Pickup Lift Lever and Lock Arm ................................................................................................ 1
1.2.2 Pickup Lower Limit Chain ......................................................................................................... 1
1.2.3 Shear Bolt .................................................................................................................................. 2
1.2.4 Pickup Drive Chain .................................................................................................................... 2
1.2.5 Bale Chamber ........................................................................................................................... 2
1.2.6 Drive Chains .............................................................................................................................. 2
1.2.7 Hydraulic Power Pack ............................................................................................................... 2
1.2.8 Bale Density Control ................................................................................................................. 2
1.2.9 Full Bale Chamber Alarm .......................................................................................................... 2
1.2.10 Net Wrap Activation Lever ........................................................................................................ 2
1.2.11 Net Advancement Pulley, Brake, & Belt ................................................................................... 2
1.2.12 Net Roll Tensioner and Tension Springs .................................................................................. 2
1.2.13 Bale Ejection ............................................................................................................................. 3
2 Operator Safety ........................................................................................................................................ 6
2.1 Tractor Operation Safety .................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Implement Operation Safety ............................................................................................................. 6
3 Tractor Connection ................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Thread the Net .................................................................................................................................. 7
3.2 Connect the Baler to the Three-Point Hitch ...................................................................................... 9
3.3 Connect the PTO Shaft..................................................................................................................... 9
3.4 Attach the Gate Lift Pull Rope and Net Pull Rope ............................................................................ 9
3.5 Check Full Bale Chamber Alarm .................................................................................................... 10
4 Operation ................................................................................................................................................ 11
4.1 Operational Adjustments ................................................................................................................ 11
4.1.1 Adjusting Net Roll Tension ...................................................................................................... 11
4.1.2 Adjusting Pickup Height .......................................................................................................... 12
4.1.3 Adjusting Number of Wraps per Bale ..................................................................................... 12
4.1.4 Adjusting Bale Density ............................................................................................................ 13
4.1.5 Adjusting Tailgate Closing Speed ........................................................................................... 13
4.2 Operation Procedure ...................................................................................................................... 14
4.2.1 Initial Setup .............................................................................................................................. 14
4.2.2 Baling ...................................................................................................................................... 14
4.2.3 Recommendations for Good Results ...................................................................................... 15
4.2.4 Finishing Work ........................................................................................................................ 15
5 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................... 16