568 and 578 Round Balers
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All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
Foreword
Predelivery Inspection
Section : 00 - Identification Views
Identification Views
Section : 05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Prepare for Emergencies
Wear Protective Clothing
Operate Baler Safely
Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
Handling of Knives
Observe Maximum Transport Speed
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Use a Safety Chain
Extinguishing a Fire
Secure Gate Safely
Service Machines Safely
Practice Safe Maintenance
Service Baler Safely
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Maximum Hydraulic Operating Pressure
Support Machine Properly
Protect people and animals
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Avoid High-Pressure Jet on Safety Decals
Avoid High-Pressure Jet on Cylinders
Dispose of Waste Properly
Section : 10 - Safety Decals
Pictorial Safety Signs
Operator's Manual
Repair and Maintenance
Baler Drive Line
Raised Gate
Gate Safety Lock
Gate Opening
Pickup
Drive Chains
Compressed Air Tank
Tongue Frame Attaching Screws
Hitch Plate Attaching Screw
Section : 15 - Preparing the Tractor
Adjusting Drawbar
Adjusting Tractor Front Tread
Adjusting Tractor Rear Tread
Checking Tractor Ballast
Selecting Tractor PTO Speed
Setting Tractor Selective Control Valves
Installing Support for BaleTrak or ELC Monitor (6000, 7000 and 8000 Series Tractors Only)
Installing Support for BaleTrak or ELC Monitor (All Tractors Except 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series Tractors)
Round Baler Electrical Circuit and Control Power Supply Requirement
Installing Battery Wiring Harness for Connection of Control Monitor
Installing ELS Monitor on the Tractor
Installing ELC Monitor on the Tractor
Installing ELC Plus Monitor on the Tractor
Installing BaleTrak Monitor on the Tractor
Using Drawbar Shield
Section : 20 - Preparing the Baler
Connecting Telescoping Hook-Up to Gear Case Input Shaft
Installing Pickup Gauge Wheels
Selecting Twine
Loading Front Twine Box (Baler Without Side Twine Box)
Loading Twine Boxes (Baler With Side Twine Box)
Tying Sheet Bend Knot (Plastic Twine)
Tying Modified Square Knot (Sisal Twine)
Routing Twine out of Twine Box for Double Twine Tying (Baler without Side Twine Box)
Routing Twine out of Twine Boxes for Double Twine Tying (Baler with 4 Balls Side Twine Box)
Routing Twine out of Twine Boxes for Double Twine Tying (Baler with 2 Balls Side Twine Box)
Routing Twine out of Twine Box for Single Twine Tying (Baler without Side Twine Box)
Routing Twine from Twine Box to Twine Arms (Double Arm Double Twine Tying)
Routing Twine from Twine Box to Twine Arm (Single Arm Double Twine Tying)
Routing Twine from Twine Box to Twine Arm (Single Arm Single Twine Tying)
Selecting Net Roll
Care of Net Roll
Care of Net Tying Device
Loading Net Roll (Baler with Standard Net Tying Device)
Loading Net Roll (Baler with CoverEdge™ Net Tying Device)
Tire Inflation
Section : 25 - Attaching and Detaching
Adjusting Tongue to Tractor Drawbar
Adjusting Tongue to Tractor Trailer Hitch
Connecting Safety Chain
Storing Jackstand (up to S.N. 58999 Baler without Brakes)
Storing Jackstand (up to S.N. 58999 Baler with Brakes)
Storing Jackstand (from S.N. 60000)
Connecting Telescoping Hook-Up to Tractor 540 RPM PTO Shaft
Telescoping Hook-Up Support (up to S.N. 51787)
Telescoping Hook-Up Support (from S.N. 51788)
Connecting to Tractor Hydraulic System
Connecting Hydraulic Brakes (If Equipped)
Connecting Air Brakes (If Equipped)
Connecting Seven-Terminal Trailer Socket
Connecting Baler Wiring Harness to ELS Monitor
Connecting Baler Wiring Harness to ELC Monitor
Connecting Baler Wiring Harness to ELC Plus Monitor
Connecting Baler Wiring Harness to BaleTrak Control
Detaching Telescoping Hook-Up from Tractor PTO Shaft
Using Jackstand (up to S.N. 58999 Baler without Brakes)
Using Jackstand (up to S.N. 58999 Baler with Brakes)
Using Jackstand (from S.N. 60000)
Storing Hydraulic Hoses (up to S.N. 68999)
Storing Hydraulic Hoses (from S.N. 70000)
Storing Telescoping Hook-Up (up to S.N. 51787)
Storing Telescoping Hook-Up (from S.N. 51788)
Section : 30 - Transporting
Towing Baler on Public Roads
Parking the Machine (Baler with Hydraulic and Air Brakes)
Section : 35 - Operating the Baler-General Purposes
Break-In Period
Before Engaging Power Take-Off
Rotating Baler by Hand
Crop Preparation
Feeding the Material
Operating the Baler in Short, Dry, Slick Crops
Operating the Baler in Cornstalks
Operating the Baler in Silage and Damp Crops
Gate Lock Valve
Unplugging Baler with Rotary Feeder Mounted Below Feeding Channel
Unplugging Baler with Double Rotary Feeder
Unplugging Baler with Rotary Feeder (Baler without BaleTrak Plus)
Unplugging Baler with Rotary Feeder (Baler with BaleTrak Plus)
Raising/Lowering Rotary Feeder Pickup (Baler without BaleTrak Plus)
Retracting/Engaging Precutter Knives (Baler without BaleTrak Plus)
Adjusting Bale Density
Bale Density Gauge
Net Roll Diameter Indicator (Baler with CoverEdge Net Tying Device)
Adjusting Net Tying Stretch (Baler with CoverEdge™ Net Tying Device)
Adjusting Twine Arm Tube Spacing (Single Arm Double Twine Tying)
Adjusting Twine Guide (Single Arm Tying)
Adjusting Twine Guides (Double Arm Tying)
Adjusting Bale Full-Size (Mechanical Bale Shape Indicators)
Adjusting Bale Full-Size (Electronic Bale Shape Indicators)
Adjusting 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in.) Rotary Feeder Pickup Height (Pickup without Downstop)
Adjusting 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in.) Pickup Height (Baler with Rotary Channel Mounted Below Feeding Channel or Double Rotary Feeder)
Adjusting 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in.) and 2.20 m (7 ft 2.6 in.) Rotary Feeder Pickup Height (Pickup with Downstop)
Adjusting Rotary Feeder Pickup Gauge Wheels (without Transport Position)
Adjusting Rotary Feeder Pickup Gauge Wheels (with Transport Position)
Moving Rotary Feeder Pickup Gauge Wheels in Transport Position
Adjusting Rotary Feeder Pickup Caster Gauge Wheels
Moving Rotary Feeder Pickup Caster Gauge Wheels in Transport Position
Adjusting Pickup Float Spring (Baler with Rotary Feeder Mounted Below Feeding Channel or Double Rotary Feeder)
Adjusting Rotary Feeder Pickup Float Spring
Positioning Short Crop Deflector (Baler with Rotary Feeder)
Adjusting Pickup Roll Compressor Height (if Equipped)
Adjusting Roll (NR 13 and NR 14) Strippers
Installing Straw Bar (Baler without Rotary Feeder)
Installing Straw Bar (Baler with Rotary Feeder)
Adjusting Roll (NR 13) Scraper
Adjusting Rotary Feeder Pickup Auger Scrapers
Installing Gate Deflectors (up to S.N. 58999)
Adjusting Bale Discharging Ramp
Resetting Mechanical Bale Counter (If Equipped)
Section : 36 - Operating ELS Monitor
ELS Monitor
Forming a Bale
Tying a Bale
Discharging Bale
Section : 37 - Operating ELC Monitor
Description of ELC Plus Monitor with Net/Twine Tying Switch on Wiring Harness
Description of ELC Plus Monitor with Net/Twine Tying Switch on Monitor
Operating ELC Monitor in Twine Tying Mode
Operating ELC Plus Monitor in Net Tying Mode
Forming a Bale
Automatic Start of Tying Cycle
Starting Manually an Automatic Tying Cycle
Tying a Bale Manually
Discharging Bale
Section : 38 - Operating BaleTrak Control
BaleTrak Monitor
BaleTrak Plus Monitor
BaleTrak Monitor Keyboard Description
BaleTrak Plus Monitor Keyboard Description
LCD Screen Description
Components Locations
Switching On or Off the Monitor
Selecting Tying System
Selecting Tying Program
Setting Net Tying Density
Setting Twine Tying
Manual Start of an Automatic Tying Cycle
Automatic Start of Tying Cycle (Mechanical Bale Shape Indicators)
Automatic Start of Tying Cycle (Electronic Bale Shape Indicators)
Manual Start of Tying Cycle (Mechanical Bale Shape Indicators)
Manual Start of Tying Cycle (Electronic Bale Shape Indicators)
Tying a Bale Manually
Raising/Lowering the Pickup
Retracting/Engaging Precutter Knives
Unplugging Baler with Rotary Feeder
Guideline to Form a Good Bale (Mechanical Bale Shape Indicators)
Guideline to Form a Good Bale (Electronic Bale Shape Indicators)
Making a Bale (Electronic Bale Shape Indicators)
Using Bale Counters
Warning Pictograms
Diagnostic Trouble Code
Section : 40 - Attachments
Belt Kit
Knife Slot Filler Kit (For Precutter Device Only)
Section : 45 - Lubrication and Maintenance
Lubricating and Maintaining Machine Safely
Observe Service Intervals
Performing Lubrication and Maintenance
Grease
Gear Oil
Multiluber Chain Oil
Oil Filters
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Lubricant Storage
Mixing of Lubricants
Adjusting Chain Oiling System Pump (up to S.N. 49999)
Adjusting Chain Oiling System Brush Flow (up to S.N. 49999)
Adjusting Chain Oiling System (from S.N. 50000)
As Required - Refilling Multiluber Chain Oiling System Reservoir
As Required - Cleaning Oil Reservoir Filter (from S.N. 50000)
As Required - Jackstand (from S.N 60000)
Every 10 Hours - Checking Precutter Knives
Every 10 Hours - Pickup Drum Drive Chain Without Automatic Chain Oiling System
Every 10 Hours - Rolls on 568 Baler
Every 10 Hours - Rolls on 578 Baler
Every 10 Hours - Powerline (without Extended Greasing Interval) and Rotary Feeder Pickup
Every 30 Hours - Standard Net Tying Device and Single Arm Twine Tying (If Equipped)
Every 30 Hours - Double Arm Twine Tying
Every 30 Hours - Gauge Wheel
Every 1000 Bales - CoverEdge™ Net Tying Device (up to S.N. 78999)
Every 1000 Bales - CoverEdge™ Net Tying Device (from S.N. 80000)
Every 1000 Bales - Gear Case Oil Level (Baler with Rotary Feeder Mounted Below Feeding Channel or Double Rotary Feeder)
Every 1000 Bales - Gear Case Oil Level (Baler with Rotary Feeder)
Every 50 Hours - Powerline with Extended Greasing Interval (if Equipped)
Every 50 Hours - Bearings (MultiCrop Baler)
Weekly - Checking and Draining Air Brake Tank
Every 100 Hours - Hydraulic Hoses
Every 2000 Bales or Yearly - Standard Net Tying Device (If Equipped)
Every 2000 Bales or Yearly - Changing Hydraulic Valve Filter (Baler with BaleTrak Plus Control)
Every 4000 Bales or Yearly - Draining and Refilling Gear Case (Baler with Rotary Feeder Mounted Below Feeding Channel or Double Rotary Feeder)
Every 4000 Bales or Yearly - Draining and Refilling Gear Case (Baler with Rotary Feeder)
Every 250 Hours or Yearly - Powerline with Extended Greasing Interval (if Equipped)
Yearly - Changing Lubrication System Oil Filter (up to S.N. 49999)
Yearly - Wheels and Bale Shape Indicator
Yearly - Baler Tongue
Every 6 Years - Hydraulic Hoses
Section : 50 - Troubleshooting
BaleTrak Control Monitor
Twine Tying
Feeding Difficulties
Pickup Difficulties
Bale Quality
General Baler Difficulties
Silage Difficulties
Standard Net Tying Device Difficulties (If Equipped)
CoverEdge Net Tying Device Difficulties (If Equipped)
Chain Oiling System (up to S.N. 49999)
Chain Oiling System (from S.N. 50000)
Section : 55 - Service
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Baler Roll Numbering
Tightening Roll Sprocket Fixing Nuts
Use Genuine John Deere Parts
Replacing Hydraulic Components
Replacing Precutter Knives
Sharpening Precutter Knives
Adjusting Precutter Knives Switch
Adjusting Baler Rotation Speed Sensor (Baler with BaleTrak™ Monitor)
Adjusting Bale Shape Indicator Straps
Adjusting Main Drive Chains (Except for MultiCrop Baler)
Adjusting Main Drive Chains (MultiCrop Baler)
Adjusting 2.00 m (6 ft 6.7 in.) Pickup Drive Chains (Baler with Rotary Feeder Mounted Below Feeding Channel or Double Rotary Feeder)
Adjusting 2.00 m (6 ft 6.7 in.) and 2.20 m (7 ft 2.6 in.) Pickup Drive Chains (Baler with Rotary Feeder)
Adjusting Brushes
Adjusting Chain Oil Pipe (MultiCrop Baler)
Adjusting Single Arm Twine Cutter Anvil
Adjusting Single Arm Twine Tying Starting Point (Baler without BaleTrak Control)
Adjusting Single Arm Twine Tying Starting Point (Baler with BaleTrak Control)
Adjusting Twine Cutters (Double Arm Twine Tying)
Adjusting Tension Plates (Double Arm Twine Tying)
Adjusting Pulley Supports (Double Arm Twine Tying)
Adjusting Tying Starting Point (Double Arm Twine Tying)
Adjusting Flaps (Double Arm Twine Tying)
Adjusting Twine Pulley Sensors (Baler With BaleTrak Control Monitor)
Adjusting Oversize/Gate Switch and Full-Size Bale Switch (Baler up to S.N. 78999)
Adjusting Oversize/Gate Switch and Full-Size Bale Switch (Baler from S.N. 80000)
Adjusting Rotary Feeder Reverse Sensor (Baler with BaleTrak Plus Control Only)
Replacing Powerline Shear Bolt (If Equipped)
Replacing Pickup Drive Shear Bolt (Baler with Rotary Feeder Mounted Below Feeding Channel or Double Rotary Feeder)
Replacing Rotary Feeder Pickup Drive Shear Bolt
Adjusting Net Feed Roll Pressure (Baler with Standard Net Tying Device)
Adjusting Net Tying Strength (Baler with Standard Net Tying Device)
Adjusting Net Knife Arm Stop (Baler with Standard Net Tying Device)
Adjusting Net Feed Roll Drive Belt Tension (Baler with Standard Net Tying Device)
Checking Net Feed Roll Brake (Baler with Standard Net Tying Device)
Adjusting Net Cut Switch (Baler with Standard Net Tying Device)
Removing and Installing Net Feed Roll Drive Belt (Baler with Standard Net Tying Device)
Removing and Installing Net Knife (Baler with Standard Net Tying Device)
Removing Net Wrapped Around Feed Rolls (Baler with Standard Net Tying Device)
Net Tying Device Adjustment List (Baler with CoverEdge Net Tying Device)
Checking Galvanized Roll Flatness (Baler with CoverEdge Net Tying Device)
Adjusting Counter-Knife Position (Baler with CoverEdge Net Tying Device)
Adjusting Plastic Rollers (Baler with CoverEdge Net Tying Device)
Adjusting Net Actuator Position (Baler with CoverEdge Net Tying Device)
Adjusting Rubber Roll Brake (Baler with CoverEdge Net Tying Device)
Adjusting Net Cut Sensor (Baler with CoverEdge™ Net Tying Device)
Adjusting Net Tying Drive Belt Tension (Baler with CoverEdge Net Tying Device)
Removing and Installing Net Tying Drive Belt (Baler with CoverEdge Net Tying Device)
Removing and Installing Net Knife (Baler with CoverEdge Net Tying Device)
Removing Net Wrapped Around Feed Rolls (Baler with CoverEdge Net Tying Device)
Sharpening Net Knife
Section : 56 - BaleTrak Monitor Service
Diagnostic Trouble Code List
Diagnostic Mode: User Parameters
Channel 001: Reset to Factory Default Settings
Channel 002: Dry Straw Twine Tying Program
Channel 003: Re-extension Twine Tying Program
Channel 004: Cinch Tying
Channel 005: Not Activated
Channels 006 and 007: Calibration of Bale Shape Potentiometer (if equipped)
Channel 008: Measurement units
Channel 009: Net Tying Delay
Channel 010: Not Activated
Channel 011: Bale Shape Sensitivity
Channel 012: Test of Net Cut Switch (Baler with Standard Net Tying Device)
Channel 012: Test of Net Cut Sensor (Baler with CoverEdge™ Net Tying Device)
Channel 013: Test of Full-Size Bale Switch
Channel 014: Test of Oversize/Gate Switch
Channel 015 and 016: Not Activated
Channel 017: Test of Baler Rotation Speed Sensor
Channel 018: Test of Actuator Current Consumption
Channel 019: Voltmeter
Channel 020: Test of LCD Screen
Channel 021: Maximum Actuator Current Consumption
Channel 022: Test of Twine Pulley Sensor 1
Channel 023: Test of Twine Pulley Sensor 2
Channel 024: Test of Rotary Feeder Reverse Sensor (BaleTrak Plus Only)
Channel 025: Test of Precutter Knives Switches
Channel 026, 027 and 028: Not Activated
Channel 029: Calibration of Twine Actuator
Channel 030: Twine Actuator Stroke
Channel 031: Adjusting Tying End Distance (Single Arm Tying)
Channel 032: Automatic Start of Tying Cycle
Section : 60 - Storage
Preparing the Baler for Storage
Storing Baler at the End of Season
Preparing for Beginning of Season
Section : 65 - Specifications
Specifications for 568 Baler
Specifications for 578 Baler
Declaration of Conformity
Section : 70 - Serial Numbers
Serial Number Plates
Serial Number Plate Description
Baler Identification Number
Standard Net Tying Serial Number
Rotary Feeder Device Serial Number
Keep Proof of Ownership
Keep Machines Secure
Section : IBC - John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
John Deere Parts
The Right Tools
Well-Trained Technicians
Prompt Service