McHale F5500 Baler
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The red hose is the emergency line, which if disconnected applies the brakes
on the machine.
Connection with the tractor
To connect, attach the yellow hose coupling first, followed by the red hose.
To disconnect, remove the red hose coupling first, followed by the yellow hose.
It is important that the above sequence is followed, as the red hose (emergency line)
should never be connected on its own.
Once the hoses have been disconnected from the tractor, the braking system of the
machine is active. The parking brake should also be used to ensure stability of the
machine, once disconnected from the tractor.
Performance of the brake chamber actuators
The brake chamber actuator movement activates or deactivates the drum brakes.
If the push rods of the brake chamber actuators bottom out, the brake performance
may fail completely. Possible causes are damaged or worn brake shoes and/or
defective joints or improper adjustment.
Moving the machine with a tractor (without an air brake system)
The machine can be moved by a tractor, without an air brake system, even though the
air reservoir is full and the hoses are not connected. Locate the air reservoir tank either
on the side of the machine or under the platform. Pull the ring underneath which
releases the air and hold until all the air has escaped.
The tractor can now move the machine once the hand brake has been released.
CAUTION: The machine and tractor must be connected first
This procedure is only allowed when the machine is attached to a tractor
first. By draining the air, the service air brake line will no longer operate.
This procedure should be used for emergency purposes only to move a
machine around in a yard on a level surface. The machine should never
be operated in such a condition or moved on hilly terrain.
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