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McHale V6750 User Manual

McHale V6750
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McHale
Ballinrobe
Co. Mayo
F31 K138 Ireland
Tel: +353 94 9520300
Email: sales@mchale.net
Website: www.mchale.net
CLT01141_1.03
55
ISO 9001:2015
V6740 V6750 V8940 V8950
Baler
Operator Instruction Manual
Issue 2
(valid from serial number 808000)
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Table of Contents

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McHale V6750 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelV6750
CategoryVariable Chamber Round Baler
Bale Size (width)1.23 m
Chamber TypeVariable Chamber
Net BindingYes
Drop FloorYes
Number of Belts3
Pickup Width2.1 m
Net Wrap SystemYes
Twine SystemOptional

Summary

Warranty and Guarantee Information

Attention End User!

Callout to end-users regarding machine registration and warranty.

Introduction

Reduce Paper Consumption

Advice on minimizing paper usage when printing documents.

Product Information

Designated Use of the Machine

Defines the intended use of the baler for agricultural applications.

Front View

Diagram and identification of key components on the front of the baler.

Rear View

Diagram and identification of key components on the rear of the baler.

General Specifications

Technical specifications for different McHale baler models.

Tractor Specifications

Required tractor specifications for operating the baler.

Machine Specifications

Detailed specifications of the baler's dimensions and features.

Tyre Specifications

Details on recommended tyre types, pressures, and part numbers.

Optional Equipment

List of optional equipment available for the machine.

General Safety

Be Aware of All Safety Information

Explains warning, caution, and note message symbols used in the manual.

Follow All Safety Instructions

Emphasizes reading the manual and understanding safety decals.

Store All Items Carefully

Guidelines for safe storage of attachments and keeping areas clear.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Lists essential PPE for maintenance and operation.

In Case of Emergencies

Recommendations for emergency equipment and contact information.

Stay Clear of Rotating Elements

Warning about entanglement with rotating parts and safety measures.

Trained Operator Criteria

Age and experience requirements for operating the machine.

Operating the Machine

Safety warnings regarding operating the machine, especially blockages.

In the Event of a Fire

Guideline procedure for handling a fire situation.

General Safety Warnings

Discusses common accident causes and the importance of the manual.

Danger Zone

Before Repair or Reassembly

Safety guidelines for lifting and assembly of the machine.

Before Operation

Safety precautions to be taken before starting machine operation.

Operation Safety

During Operation

Safety precautions for operating on slopes and near obstacles.

Before Travelling on Public Roads

Checks and requirements before travelling the machine on public roads.

Performing Maintenance

General guidelines for performing maintenance work on the machine.

Inspection and Safety Guidance

During Inspection

Safety procedures for inspections while the machine is running.

Guidance for Safety of Children on Farms

Safety rules regarding children's presence and activities on farms.

Danger of Lightning Strike

Specific Safety Warnings

Electronic Safety Warnings

Safety considerations for the machine's electronic components.

Hydraulic Safety Warnings

Safety precautions related to the hydraulic system.

Noise Level

Information on noise levels experienced during machine operation.

Fire Precautions

Safety measures to prevent fires and handle fire situations.

Special Safety Devices/Instructions

Specific instructions for safety devices and their proper use.

Safety Instruction Decal Locations

Safety Warnings & Instructions Explained

Explains the meaning and purpose of various safety decals.

Serial Number Plate Description

Machine Lifting Guidelines

Jacking Guidelines

Tractor Requirements & Preparation

Tractor Requirements

Details on tractor specifications needed for operating the baler.

Control Box Installation

Instructions for installing the electronic control box.

Attaching to Drawbar

Procedure for attaching the baler to the tractor's drawbar.

Preventing Unauthorised Use

Method for securing the machine against unauthorized use.

Attaching ‘Break-away’ Brake (if fitted)

How to connect the break-away brake system.

Attaching the PTO Shaft

Instructions for correctly connecting the PTO shaft.

Making Connections to the Tractor

Details on connecting hydraulic hoses and electrical looms to the tractor.

Connecting the Control Box

Guide for connecting the electronic control box to the tractor's power.

Lighting System

Instructions for connecting the machine's lighting system.

Machine Requirements & Preparation

Net Requirements

Specifications and care for net rolls used in the baler.

Care of the Netting System

Maintenance tips for the netting system components.

Loading & Operating the Netter System

Procedures for loading and operating the netter system.

Net Layer Adjustment Setting

How to adjust the number of net layers applied to a bale.

Chopper Unit and Knives

Chopper Unit Knives (V6750/ V8950 only)

Instructions for installing and removing chopper unit knives.

Knives/Blanks Storage

Where and how to store knives and blanks.

Knife Sharpening

Method and precautions for sharpening chopper unit knives.

Lubrication Systems

Automatic Lubrication System

Overview of the machine's automatic oiling system.

Automatic Oiling System

Details on the oil reservoir and procedure for adding oil.

Manual Greasing System (Standard)

Instructions for manual greasing of machine components.

Automatic Greasing System (Optional)

Procedure for replacing grease cartridges and releasing airlocks.

Additional Greasing

Details on greasing points not covered by central systems.

Oil Pump Adjustment

How to adjust the oil pump for delivery.

Gearbox and Tyre Maintenance

Gearbox Oil

Procedure for draining and adding oil to the gearbox.

Tyre Inflation Pressures

Recommended tyre pressures for field and road use.

Wheel Chocks

How and where to use wheel chocks for securing the machine.

Drawbar & PTO Shaft Stand Usage

Instructions for using different types of drawbar and PTO shaft stands.

Drawbar Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting the drawbar to ensure level operation.

PTO Shaft Adjustment & Maintenance

Guidelines for adjusting and maintaining the PTO shaft.

Electronic Control System

Electronic Control Unit Overview

Explains the layout and functions of the control box buttons.

Control Box Functions

Detailed explanation of each button's function in manual and auto modes.

Machine Specification Settings

How to set machine specifications like twine or knives.

Net or Twine Selection

How to select between net and twine binding materials.

Control Box Features

General information about the control box display and softkey functions.

Operating Modes (MAN, AUTO, SEMI)

Explains the three operating modes of the control system.

Main Working Screen

Details on the information displayed on the main working screen.

Unblock Floor Operation

Procedure for unblocking the machine's floor.

Knife Operation (V6750/ V8950 only)

How to operate the chopping unit knives.

Selectable Knives Operation

Information on operating selectable knives as an optional extra.

Density Release

How to manually release density pressure.

Bale Shape Indicators

Explains how bale shape indicators guide tractor steering.

Net Metres

How the total net used is displayed and reset.

Lube Counter

Explanation of the lube counter and alarm.

Voltage Monitor

How the control unit monitors and displays tractor voltage.

Menu Structure

Visual representation of the control system's menu hierarchy.

Bale Setup

How to adjust bale formation settings like diameter and density.

Bale Profile

Explanation of the five bale profiles and their settings.

Machine Setup

How to adjust machine settings like net, twine, and units.

Bale Density Setting

How to set the bale density from 0-10.

Net Layers

How to adjust the amount of net applied per bale.

Net Stretch

How to set the net stretch depending on material.

Net Delay

Setting the time delay between bale full alarm and net feeding.

Pre-warning Beep

Setting a warning beep when the bale is nearly full.

Bale Shape Indicator

How to turn bale shape indicators and beeps on or off.

Bale Shape Indicator Zero

How to set the zero position for the bale shape sensor.

Measurement Units

How to select metric or imperial units.

Knife Pressure Setting

How to set the target knife pressure.

Additive Function

How to activate/deactivate the additive applicator.

Counters Management

How to manage bale and lube counters.

Subtotals Adjustment

How to adjust and reset subtotals.

Control Unit Setup

How to adjust controller settings like contrast and volume.

Contrast Adjustment

How to adjust display contrast for day and night.

Clock Adjust

How to set the machine's clock and date.

Volume Adjustment

How to adjust beeper and key tone volumes.

Warning Messages

Drop Floor Sensor Warning

Warning when the drop floor moves away from working position.

Knife Pressure Too High

Warning when knife pressure exceeds safe limits.

Net Knife Position Warning

Warning indicating net knife is in the cut position.

Net Error Warning

Warning when net roll runs out or fails to feed.

Net Feed Error

Warning when net feeds into the chamber at the wrong time.

Chamber Open Warning

Warning when the chamber door latch sensor is detected open.

Bale Not Ejected Screen

Screen shown when the chamber is opened after netting.

Memory Corruption Warning

Warning if bale totals or settings get corrupted.

Control Unit Overview

Control Unit Display Elements

Explains various display elements and indicators on the control unit screen.

Menu Structure

Road Traffic Safety & Operation

Before Travelling on Any Public Roadway

Pre-travel inspection checklist for safe road operation.

‘Break-away’ Brake (if fitted)

How the break-away brake functions and its connection.

Field Operation & Machine Adjustments

Break-in Period

Recommended break-in procedure for new machines.

Swath Preparation

Importance of swath width and preparation for optimal baling.

Pick-up Reel Height Adjustment

How to adjust the pick-up reel height for optimal ground contour following.

Crop Roller Adjustment

How to adjust the crop roller and fingers for smooth crop flow.

Unblocking System

How the unblocking system activates and how to clear blockages.

Chopping System (V6750/ V8950 only)

Information on the chopping system and its operation.

Selectable Knives (V6750/ V8950 only)

How to select different sets of knives for chopping.

Knife Pressure Monitoring (V6750/ V8950 only)

How knife position and pressure are displayed and monitored.

Netting System

Process of netting a bale, including alarms and cutting.

Bale Density Gauge

How the bale density gauge indicates pressure and its interpretation.

Setting the Bale Density

How to set bale density pressure based on crop type.

Net Tension Gauge

How the net tension gauge indicates pressure and its relation to net stretch.

Chamber Door Lock

How to use the chamber door lock for safety during maintenance.

Tension Arm Lock

Procedure for operating the tension arm lock for maintenance.

Brake Overview (if brakes fitted)

General information on hydraulic or air brake systems.

Hand Brake

Description of the manual parking brake.

Air Brakes

Details on the dual-line air brake system connections.

Connection with the Tractor (Air Brakes)

How to connect and disconnect air brake hoses.

Moving the Machine (without air brakes)

Procedure to move the machine without air brakes.

Hydraulic Brakes (Optional)

How hydraulic drum brakes are connected and activated.

Brake Adjustment

Procedure for checking and adjusting brake systems.

Brake Maintenance

Maintenance tasks for air brake systems and brake hoses/cables.

Adjusting Pick-up Float Springs

How to adjust the pick-up float springs for ground contour following.

Chain Adjustments

General guide to chain adjustment and inspection.

Main Drive Chain Adjustment

How to adjust the main drive chain tension.

Lower Drive Chain Adjustment

How to adjust the lower drive chain tension.

Pick-up Reel Tine Chain Adjustment

How to adjust the pick-up reel tine chain.

Reel Drive Chain Adjustment

How to adjust the reel drive chain tension.

Rotor Duplex Chain Adjustment

How to adjust the rotor duplex chain tension.

Adjusting Belt Alignment

Procedure for adjusting belt alignment on the machine.

Machine Maintenance

Maintenance Intervals

Recommended maintenance intervals for the machine.

Daily Maintenance Checks

Daily maintenance checks and tasks.

Weekly Maintenance Checks

Weekly maintenance checks and tasks.

Monthly Maintenance Checks

Monthly maintenance checks and tasks.

Annual Maintenance Checks

Annual maintenance checks and tasks.

Net Tension Pump Maintenance

How to check and refill the net tension pump.

Tightening Torque Values

Table of recommended torque values for fasteners.

Storage Procedures

End of Season Storage

Detailed steps for preparing the machine for storage.

Start of Season Preparation

Steps for preparing the machine for use at the start of the season.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Troubleshooting Overview

General introduction to common problems and solutions.

Pick-up Slip Clutch Issues

Troubleshooting common issues with the pick-up slip clutch.

PTO Slip Clutch Issues

Troubleshooting common issues with the PTO slip clutch.

Chamber Losing Pressure

Troubleshooting issues with chamber pressure loss.

Machine Won’t Cut the Net

Troubleshooting problems with the net cutting mechanism.

Net Not Cut Correctly

Troubleshooting issues with incorrect net cutting.

Issues with Bale Rotation/Intake

Troubleshooting problems with bale rotation and intake.

Issue with Bale Quality/Density

Troubleshooting issues affecting bale quality and density.

Net Not Feeding During Automatic Cycle

Troubleshooting net feeding problems in automatic mode.

Greaser Not Working (if fitted)

Troubleshooting issues with the automatic greaser.

Drop Floor Won’t Move

Troubleshooting issues with the drop floor movement.

High Horse Power Usage When Chopping

Troubleshooting high power consumption during chopping.

Knives Not Remaining Up While Chopping

Troubleshooting knives not staying up during chopping.

Low or Dropping Knife Pressure

Troubleshooting low or dropping knife pressure.

High Knife Pressure

Troubleshooting high knife pressure issues.

Chopper Knives Won’t Move

Troubleshooting chopper knife activation and disengagement.

Certification & Warranty

Declaration of Conformity

Explanation of the Declaration of Conformity statement.

PDI Form

Details about the Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) form.

Change of Ownership Pre-Checks

Pre-checks required when transferring machine ownership.

Limited Warranty

Information on the limited warranty terms and conditions.

Declaration of Conformity

Pre-delivery Inspection Form

McHale Limited Warranty

Appendix

Adjusting the PTO Shaft to the Tractor

Step-by-step guide for adjusting the PTO shaft.

Unit Conversion Tables

Tables for converting units of length, area, volume, and mass.

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