Operating the Round Bale Gripper and Clamper

Multi-Function Lever

IMPORTANT: Do not handle bales that exceed bale weight of 600 kg (1322 lb).

1. Operated with a 3-function ICV

Press and release button (B) to select the third function. Press on bottom of rocker switch (A) to close the arms, press on top of rocker switch (A) to open the arms.

2. Operated with a 2-function ICV and diverter valve

Continuously press on button (B) then move lever (E) to the left-hand side to close the arms and to the right-hand side to open it.

Move the lever to the neutral position before releasing button (B).

If opening and closing response is opposite to control movement, reverse the hydraulic connections on front end.

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A-Rocker switch
B-3rd function
C-4th function
D-5th function
E-Lever

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NOTE: The articulated bale clamper is specially designed to handle plastic wrapped silage bales.

Handling Round Bale by Its Curved Surface

causym CAUTION: To help prevent injury caused by tractor rollover when handling round bales on a slope, avoid side slope travel whenever possible. Drive up slope to pick up a bale and down in reverse. Move bale as close to the ground as possible.

To help prevent injury caused by being struck by a bale rolling down a slope, never use the tractor or loader to stop a rolling bale.

Approach bale with arms open, straight out or tilted straight down. Use the straight down position to rotate bale for stacking on its end.

Close arms and roll back bale so that loader is carrying the bale tilted back 15° to 30°.

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NOTE: When handling bales for the first time or bales of different sizes, raise the bale 150 mm (6 in.) above ground and check the grasp on the bale.

Handling Round Bale by Its Ends

Approach bale with arms open, raised above bale, arms tipped down 40° to 60°.

Lower loader so that arms gently drop onto the bale at the 40° to 60° angle.

Close arms and roll back bale so that loader is carrying the bale tilted back 15° to 30°.

NOTE: When handling bales for the first time or bales of different sizes, raise the bale 150 mm (6 in.) above ground and check the grasp on the bale.

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