Normal Baling Operation

IMPORTANT: Make sure tractor and baler have been properly prepared for field operations. Refer to Preparing the Tractor, Preparing the Baler, and Attaching and Detaching sections for related directions.

1. Start tractor engine.

2. Be sure gate is closed.

3. Engage PTO and raise throttle setting to PTO rated speed.

4. Drive forward and start into windrow.

5. Observe bale shape indicators. Try to keep both indicators at the top of the operating zone and balanced side-to-side. Refer to INTERPRETING BALE SHAPE INDICATORS for further information and corrective action.

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Bale Shape Indicators

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NOTE: Bale size alarm is "ON" when plugged into the tractor convenience outlet.

6. At preset distance under full bale diameter setting, NEAR FULL indicator sounds bale size alarm (A). Alarm will continue to sound until bale reaches full size. Continue to bale through alarm, while preparing to start wrap cycle. When bale reaches full size, alarm stops indicating that bale is ready to wrap.

IMPORTANT: Should baling continue after alarm stops, alarm will sound again to warn of an oversize bale. Continuing to operate with oversize bale in chamber can cause severe gate damage and roller breakage.

7. While continuing forward travel and baling, initiate twine wrapping cycle observing "spinner(s)" (B). Twine has started on the bale when spinner(s) start rotating.

8. With wrapping started, stop forward travel, but maintain engine speed at PTO rated setting during wrap cycle.

For twine wrapping cycle operation, refer to OPERATING WRAP CONTROL-ELECTRIC ACTUATED TWINE ARM(S) or HYDRAULIC ACTUATED TWINE ARM(S) in this section.

9. At the end of the tying cycle, confirm that twine has cut.

10. Eject Bale. (For best results, leave PTO engaged while opening and closing gate.)

  • Without bale ramp; Back up 2-3 m (8-10 ft) and open gate. Pull forward to clear bale with gate. Close gate and continue normal operations with next bale.
  • With bale ramp; Remain stopped and open gate to eject bale. When bale is clear of gate, close gate and continue baling.
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A-Bale Size Alarm
B-Spinner

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