Bale Push Bar Operation (If Equipped)

CAUTION: Bale push bar is activated when gate is opened. Be sure bystanders are clear and there is sufficient clearance behind baler when opening gate.

When gate is closed (normal baling operation), the push bar remains in home position behind the axle. The chains attached to the gate pins, and the tension springs hold the push bar in this position.

As the gate is opened, the chains go slack until the gate is raised high enough to allow the bale to fall to the ground. During this time the tension springs, which are slightly over center, hold the push bar in home position.

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As the gate is raised farther, the chains pull the push bar back, making the tension springs go over center to the rear. During the upper part of the gate travel, the chain force and the tension spring force swing the push bar back, rolling the bale to the rear and clear of the gate.

The tension springs hold the push bar up while the gate is lowered and until it is almost closed. This position of the push bar prevents the bale from rolling forward underneath the gate (in gently rolling ground conditions).

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IMPORTANT: Lock out push bar if baler is in the lowered position and equipped with 11L-14 tires. Lowered position reduces ground clearance and may reduce push bar effectiveness.

Operating the push bar with the baler in the lowered position is acceptable if equipped with 31 x 13.5-15 tires.

As the gate is closed, the chains tighten and pull the push bar forward to home position.

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