McHale Fusion 2 tractor requirements section
06-1
McHale Fusion 2 round baler wrapper technical service manual
Issue 1: 0208
6. Tractor requirements and preparations
6.1 Tractor requirements
The minimum recommended size of tractor for operating the McHale
Fusion 2
comfortably, depends mainly on the crop condition and the required cut length of
the forage. On flat ground McHale recommends a tractor size of approximately 85
kW on hilly ground or difficult conditions, an additional 10 to 15 kW are advisable.
Ideally, the tractor should have a load sensing hydraulic system, as the McHale
Fusion 2
works at it’s best in this set-up, please refer to sections 6.7 and 6.8 for
correct selection of hydraulic set-up.
Note: Ensure that the tractor has clean, good quality, hydraulic/universal oil
to avoid problems later on. Also, the hydraulic filters on the tractor should be
changed regularly, according to the manufacturers service instructions. Avoid dirt
getting in to the hydraulic couplings.
The following items on the tractor are required for attachment of the baler wrapper
combination behind the tractor:
1
. Low/High drawbar hitch* that is suitable for an imposed load of minimum
5000 kg’s.
2. One ½” - female quick release for hydraulic power supply of minimum
45 lit./min @ 180 bar
3. One ¾” female quick release for return line. (Must be free flow to tank).
4. One ⅜” female quick release for load sensing. (Only required if tractor has a
load-sensing hydraulic system)
5. One 1/2” female quick release single acting for pickup reel.
6. One 12 V / 7 pin socket for lighting.
7. One 12 V / 20 Amp euro socket or battery power cable.
8. One hydraulic brake coupling or two air brake couplings*.
9. 1 ⅜”, 6 spline PTO shaft (set to a speed of 540 rpm).
10.
One secure attaching point to tie the brake rope to the tractor.
* Depending on country of use.
6.2 Control box installation
The electronic control box must be located inside the tractor cab in the operator’s
field of vision, and within easy reach of the red emergency stop button. It is
secured to the glass using the suction pad on the rear. Ensure that the cable to
the machine is not under tension and not near sharp edges etc. The electric
power supply is obtained from either the fuse protected two core power lead
(supplied and the preferred option) or the euro socket of the tractor. A good
12V/20Amp supply is critical. Connect the supplied fused electric power lead to
the tractor battery ensuring to route away from sharp edges and hot surfaces. The
control box is not waterproof, it must be protected from rain. See section 11 on
Electronic control system.
Caution! Do not use any other electric power supply (eg: 24V) for the
electronic system, otherwise damage may occur!
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