457 Standard Round Baler
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Foreword
Dealer's Record
Predelivery
Delivery
After-Sale
Section : 05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Protect Bystanders
Operate Baler Safely
Operate Safely on Slopes
Handle Round Bales Safely
Keep Riders Off Machine
Prepare For Emergencies
Fire Prevention
In Case of Fire
Wear Protective Clothing
Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Use a Safety Chain
Tow Loads Safely
Observe Maximum Transport Speed
Practice Safe Maintenance
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Dispose of Waste Properly
John Deere Round Baler Safety Features
Section : 10 - Safety Signs
Safety Signs
Section : 15 - Preparing the Tractor
Selecting Tractor PTO Speed
Adjusting Tractor Drawbar
Using Heavy-Duty Tractor Drawbar
Using Drawbar Shield
Making Drawbar Shield
Three-Point Hitch Position
Adjusting Tractor Wheels
Checking Ballast, Wheel Spacing, and Tire Inflation
Setting Tractor Hydraulic Outlets
Tractor Convenience Outlet
Using Right-Hand Rear-View Mirror
Using Extended Rear-View Mirror
Section : 20 - Preparing the Baler
Checking Bale Size Switch
Selecting Twine
Loading Twine Box
Routing Twine
Adjusting Twine Spacing
Tire Inflation Pressures
Checking Wheel Nut Torque
Section : 25 - Attaching and Detaching
Assembling Main PTO Driveline Telescoping Members (If Necessary)
Attaching Baler to Tractor Drawbar
Connecting PTO Driveline
Attaching to Tractor Hydraulic System
Using Tractor Convenience Outlet
Installing Bale Size Alarm
Connecting Tail/Warning Light Plug to Tractor
Detaching Baler From Tractor
Section : 30 - Transporting
Preparing Baler for Transport
Follow Safe Transport Procedures
Lighting Enhancement Module Operation
Keep Riders Off Machine
Using Extended Rear-View Mirror
Section : 35 - Handling Round Bales
Handling Round Bales With Bale Fork
Handling Round Bales With Grapple
Feeding Round Bales
Section : 40 - Operating the Baler
How the Baler Forms a Bale
Crop Preparation
Breaking-In Baler
Keep Riders Off Machine
Indicators For Baler Operation
Normal Baling Operation
Recommended Baling Guidelines
Interpreting Bale Shape Indicators
Weaving in the Windrow
Adjusting Audible Bale Size Alarm Volume
Operating Wrap Control
Adjusting Twine Tension
Adjusting Pickup Height
Adjusting Gauge Wheels (If Equipped)
Locking the Gate
Adjusting Bale Size Audible Indicator
Removing Compressor Rack Assembly
Installing Compressor Rack Assembly
Adjusting Compressor Rack Assembly
Starting a Bale in Difficult Conditions
Baling Short, Dry, Slick Crops
Baling Cornstalks
Baling Long, Stiff, Cane-Type Crops
Baling Wet Hay
Fire Prevention
Extinguishing a Fire
Section : 45 - Attachments
Hitch Conversion Kit
Pickup Gauge Wheels
Belt Lacing Tool (Lacer Vise)
Skiving Tool
Electrical Outlet Socket
Rear-View Mirror Extension
Right-Hand Rear-View Mirror
Drawbar Shield
Fire Extinguisher and Mounting Bracket
Bale Counter
Section : 50 - Lubrication and Maintenance
Grease
Gear Case Oil
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Observe Lubrication Symbols
Perform Lubrication and Maintenance
Fire Prevention
Belt Pins
Every 10 Hours
Every 30 Hours
Every 100 Hours
Annually
Section : 55 - Troubleshooting
PTO Driveline Difficulties
Drive Chain Difficulties
Gear Case Difficulties
Diagnosing Hydraulic Functions
Twine Wrap Difficulties
Feeding Difficulties
Pickup Difficulties
Bale Quality
General Baler Difficulties
Section : 60 - Service
Detailed Service Information
Practice Safe Service Procedures
Fire Prevention
Keep Service Area Clean
Service Tires Safely
Rotating Output Shaft By Hand
Baler Wiring Harness Diagram
Hydraulic System Diagram
Adjusting Lower Roll Drive Chain
Adjusting Upper Roll Drive Chain
Replacing Main Drive Shear Bolt
Adjusting Initial Length of Pickup Drive Belt Idler Spring
Adjusting Pickup Drive Belt Idler
Adjusting Pickup Float Springs
Checking Pickup Tooth End Play
Adjusting Twine Cutter Tension
Adjusting Clearance Between Cutter Link Support and Twine Arm
Adjusting Twine Arm Distance From Right Sidesheet
Adjusting Front Twine Arm
Adjusting Twine Cutter-to-Twine Arm
Checking and Adjusting Twine Cutter Knife
Adjusting Twine Arm-to-Starter Roll, Cutter Link Support, and Twine Arm Stop
Adjusting Lower Feed Roll Scraper
Adjusting Twine Indicator Retaining Strap
Adjusting Bale Size Indicator
Adjusting Take-Up Arm Compression Spring
Checking Microswitches
Raising Gate With Hoist
Checking Belt Pins
Checking Belt Tracking
Adjusting Belt Tracking
Installing Belts
Repairing Belts
Belts Eligible for Warranty Replacement
Belts Not Eligible for Warranty Replacement
Adjusting Hydraulic Twine Arm Cylinder Initial Length
Installing Hydraulic Twine Arm Cylinder
Adjusting Bale Size Switch
Adjusting Bale Size Link for Maximum Bale Size
Adjusting Bale Shape Indicators
Section : 65 - Storage
Storing Baler (End of Season)
Removing Baler from Storage (Beginning of Season)
Section : 70 - Assembly
Perform Predelivery Service Safely
Check Wheel Nut Torque
Check Tire Inflation Pressures
Route Hydraulic Hoses and Wiring Harness
Install Gauge Wheels (Optional)
Install PTO Driveline
Install Safety Chain
Install Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) Sign in Operating Position
Install Bale Counter (Optional)
Install Fire Extinguisher
Section : 75 - Specifications
457 Standard Round Baler Specifications1
Record Product Identification Number
Keep Machines Secure
Keep Proof of Ownership
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Section : JDSERVLIT - John Deere Service Literature Available
Technical Information
Section : IBC - John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
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