McHale F5500 Baler
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5.7 Making connections to the tractor
The following connections to the machine are required for attachment behind the
tractor:
1. ½” male quick-release for door open (max. flow 70 l/min)
2. ½” male quick-release for door close (max. flow 70 l/min)
3. ½” male quick-release for pick-up reel up (drop floor / knives up)*
4. ½” male quick-release for pick-up reel down (drop floor / knives down)*
5. Two air-brake couplings or one hydraulic-brake coupling (if brakes are fitted)
6. 12 V / 7-pin socket for lighting
7. 12 V, 20 A socket (machine loom to control box shown)
* With either the drop floor or the knife diverter valve activated
See the following image for possible hosing layout. Ensure that the machine operator
is familiar with all tractor connections and fittings.
Possible layout of hydraulic hosing and electric looms
WARNING: Turn off tractor before connecting hydraulic hosing
When connecting hydraulic hosing to the tractor, ensure that the tractor
engine is turned off and that the ignition key is removed. Ensure that all
hydraulic connections are correctly tightened.
540 rpm gearbox setting
1,000 rpm gearbox setting
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