Operation
16K PLUS October 2019 5-17
Gathering Bales
Approaching Bales
Bales are picked up on their 8 foot side. The easiest
way to pick up bales is by driving the Bale Runner
perpendicular to the path of the baler.
Before arriving at a bale offset the hitch and lower the
loader all the way down until it is perpendicular to the
ground.
Note: The Bale Runner will need to be congured
for each type of bales picked up. See the
configuration chart under “Configuring
Alignment Arms and Bed Extensions”.
Note: For correct bale count on the monitor,
use the Adjust Bale Count screen to set
conguration.
Rotating Bales
The Auto Align system will allow the operator to
approach the bale from almost any direction. When
approaching a bale “end-on” the bale may be rotated,
or spun, by:
• Closing the alignment arms slightly and bumping the
end of the bale with the right alignment arm.
• Drive ahead slowly while opening the alignment
arms.
• The bale will rotate into the loader as the stacker
continues to move ahead.
Quarter Turning Bales
To quarter turn a bale on the ground:
• Squeeze the alignmentarms together and raise
the loader until the ends of the alignment arms will
contact the bale about halfway up the side
• Drive forward slowly
• When the alignment arms contact the bale, continue
driving forward while raising the loader.
• Back up a few feet to lower the loader and retrieve
the bale.
Note: Quarter turning with a Bale Runner is very
time consuming and is not recommended
for a large number of bales in a row.
Repositioning Bales
If bales are located in a corner or tight place, the
alignment arms can be used to grab a bale and
reposition it in a better working location.
WARNING: Keep bystanders at least
twenty-five feet away from an operating
machine or stacked hay.
WARNING: Avoid rocks rough terrain,
steep slopes, banks and drop offs
when possible. Always maneuver
tractor at safe speeds.
Rotating bales
Top view of loader, bale,
and alignment arms.
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