466,144301 466 Silage Special, 144901 and 566145601 Round Balers
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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
Handle Chemical Products Safely
Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Use a Safety Chain
Tow Loads Safely
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
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
Installing BALETRAK PLUS® Monitor-Controller on Open-Station Tractor
Installing BALETRAK PLUS® Monitor-Controller in ComfortGard™ Cab
Installing BALETRAK PLUS® Monitor-Controller In SOUND-GARD® Cab
Using Extended Rear-View Mirror
Section : 20 - Preparing the Baler
Checking Oversize Bale Switch
Selecting Twine
Loading Left-Hand and Right-Hand Twine Boxes
Routing Twine from Left-Hand Twine Box (Front Twine Arm)
Routing Twine from Right-Hand Twine Box (Rear Twine Arm)
Wheel Spindle Positions 11L-14 Tires-Regular or MEGATOOTH™ Pickup (466/566)
Wheel Spindle Positions 11L-14 Tires-Wide Pickup (466)
Wheel Spindle Positions 31 x 13.5-15 Tires-Regular or MEGATOOTH™ Pickup
Wheel Spindle Positions 31 x 13.5-15 Tires-Wide Pickup (466/466S)
Adjusting Wheel Spindles
Tire Inflation
Checking Wheel Nut Torque
Section : 25 - Preparing Baler for Net Wrap
Selecting Net Wrap Material
Care of Net Wrap Material
Additional Net Wrap Storage
Opening and Closing Net Wrap Cover
Using Net Wrap After Extended Storage1
Manually Releasing Net Wrap Brake
Threading Net Wrap and Routing Through Rolls
Section : 30 - Attaching and Detaching
Assembling Main PTO Driveline Splined Telescoping Members (If Necessary)
Attaching Baler to Tractor Drawbar
Connecting PTO Driveline
Attaching to Tractor Hydraulic System
Using Tractor Convenience Outlet
Connecting Baler Wiring Harness to Tractor
Connecting Tail/Warning Light Plug to Tractor
Detaching Baler From Tractor
Section : 35 - Transporting
Preparing Baler for Transport
Follow Safe Transport Procedures
Lighting Enhancement Module Operation
Keep Riders Off Machine
Using Extended Rear-View Mirror
Section : 40 - Handling Round Bales
Handling Round Bales With Bale Fork
Handling Round Bales With Grapple
Handling Round Bales With Round Bale Hugger
Handling Round Bales With Net Wrap
Feeding Round Bales
Section : 45 - Operating the Baler
How the Baler Forms a Bale
Crop Preparation
Breaking In Baler
Keep Riders Off Machine
BALETRAK PLUS® Monitor-Controller System Introduction
BALETRAK PLUS® Monitor-Controller Description
BALETRAK PLUS® Monitor-Controller Keys and Switches
BALETRAK PLUS® Monitor-Controller Displays and Indicators
BALETRAK PLUS® Monitor-Controller Setup Values and Initial Settings
BALETRAK PLUS® Monitor-Controller Diagnostic and Setup Modes
BALETRAK PLUS® Monitor-Controller Diagnostic and Setup Channels
Operating BALETRAK PLUS® Monitor-Controller
Resetting BALETRAK PLUS® Monitor-Controller To Initial Settings (Channel 01)
Activating BALETRAK PLUS® Monitor-Controller Alarms
Adjusting Audible Alarm Volume
Setting Bale Diameter
Adjusting Bale Diameter Display
Understanding Optional Variable Core Feature
Adjusting Variable Core Diameter (If Equipped)
Understanding Twine Wrap Terms and Settings
Setting Twine Spacing
Setting Number of Twine End Wraps
Setting Twine End Wrap Distance
Setting Number of Net Wraps (If Equipped)
Recommended Baling Guidelines
Interpreting Bale Shape Indicators
Weaving in the Windrow
Viewing and Resetting Bale Counters
Using Manual Actuator, Wrap, and Bypass Switches
Using Bypass Switch (Twine Wrap Only)
Using Dry Straw Twine Wrap Program (Advanced Operational Information) (Channel 17)
Setting Bale Shape Sensitivity (Advanced Operational Information) (Channel 24)
Setting Near-Full Indicator Set Point (Advanced Operational Information) (Channel 25)
Adjusting Net Wrap Delay (Advanced Operation Information) (Channel 26)
Changing Monitor-Controller Display to Metric or English Units
Changing Baler Model Program
Bale Density Gauge
Adjusting Bale Density
Adjusting Twine Tension
Adjusting Pickup Height
Adjusting Gauge Wheels-Regular or MEGATOOTH™ Pickup
Adjusting Gauge Wheels-Wide Pickup (466/466S)
Adjusting Gathering Wheel Height (If Equipped)
Checking Baler Performance in the Field
Locking the Gate
Unplugging Baler With Hydraulic Pickup Lift (If Equipped)
Unplugging Baler Under Power
Removing Compressor Rack Assembly
Installing Compressor Rack Assembly
Adjusting Compressor Rack Assembly (Regular or MEGATOOTH™ Pickup)
Adjusting Compressor Rod Channel (MEGATOOTH™ Pickup)
Setting Pickup Feeder Forks (Wide Pickup-466/466S)
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
Bale Push Bar Operation (If Equipped)
Operating Baler With Bale Push Bar (If Equipped)
Locking Out Bale Push Bar (If Equipped)
Engaging Bale Push Bar (If Equipped)
Section : 50 - Attachments
Hitch Conversion Kit
Pickup Gauge Wheels
Gathering Wheels
Hi-Flotation Tires
Bale Push Bar
Surface Wrap Unit
High-Moisture Kit (466 and 566)
Hydraulic Pickup Lift
Variable Core Valve
Buildup Reduction Scraper Kit
Gate Deflectors (466 and 566)
BALETRAK PLUS® Monitor-Controller
Monitor-Controller Mounting Brackets
Mounting Kit For Open Station 6000 and 7000 Series Tractors
Belt Lacing Tool
Skiving Tool
Drawbar Shield
Electrical Outlet Socket
Rear-View Mirror Extension
Bale Accumulator
PTO Conversion Parts
Fire Extinguisher
Allied Equipment
Section : 55 - 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 50 Hours
Every 100 Hours
Annually
Section : 60 - Troubleshooting
PTO Driveline Difficulties
Main Drive Slip Clutch Difficulties
Drive Chain Difficulties
Gear Case Difficulties
Diagnosing Hydraulic Functions
Automatic Twine Wrap
BALETRAK PLUS® Monitor-Controller Difficulties
Feeding Difficulties
Pickup Difficulties
Bale Quality
General Baler Difficulties
Push Bar Difficulties
High-Moisture Kit (Silage Baling) Difficulties
Net Wrap Difficulties
Section : 65 - Service-Baler
Detailed Service Information-Use TM1767
Practice Safe Service Procedures
Fire Prevention
Keep Service Area Clean
Service Tires Safely
Rotating Output Shaft By Hand
BALETRAK PLUS® Component Locations
Wiring Harness Diagram- BALETRAK PLUS® Monitor-Controller
Wiring Harness Diagram-Baler
Replacing Monitor Fuses and Relays
Hydraulic System Diagram
Installing Orifice in Tractors With Low Hydraulic Flow
Pickup Idler Spring Dimension-Regular Pickup (466 and 566)
Adjusting Pickup Belt Idler-Regular Pickup (466 and 566)
Adjusting Pickup Drive Chains- MEGATOOTH™ Pickup
Adjusting Pickup Drive Chains-Wide Pickup (466/466S)
Adjusting Lower Drive Roll Chain (466 and 566)
Adjusting Lower Belt and Cleaning Auger Drive Roll Chain (466S)
Adjusting Upper Drive Roll Chain
Servicing Upper Chain and Idler
Replacing Chain Idler Bushing
Adjusting Main PTO Driveline Slip Clutch
Slipping Main PTO Driveline Slip Clutch
Checking Pickup Slip Clutch Torque ( MEGATOOTH™ or Wide-466/466S)
Checking Belt Tracking
Adjusting Belt Tracking
Adjusting Lower Feed Roll Scraper
Adjusting Starter Roll Scraper (If Equipped)
Adjusting Idler Roll Scrapers (If Equipped)
Adjusting Auger Scrapers (Wide Pickup-466/466S)
Checking and Adjusting Clearance Between Cleaning Auger and Staggered Belt Roll
Adjusting Take-Up Arm Compression Springs
Adjusting Twine Indicator Retaining Strap
Adjusting Twine Cutter Tension
Adjusting Clearance Between Cutter Link Support and Twine Arm
Adjusting Front Twine Arm
Adjusting Twine Cutter to Twine Arm
Twine Arm Timing (566)
Checking Knife Adjustment
Twine Electric Actuator Installation Adjustment
Adjusting Twine Arm to Starter Roll, Cutter Link Support, and Twine Arm Stop
Adjusting Pickup Float Springs-Regular Pickup (466 and 566)
Adjusting Pickup Float Springs- MEGATOOTH™ Pickup
Adjusting Pickup Float Springs-Wide Pickup (466/466S)
Adjusting Pickup Lift Crank Stop Nuts (Wide Pickup-466/466S)
Hydraulic Pickup Lift Cylinder Dimension (If Equipped)
Checking Pickup Tooth End Play
Adjusting Gate Latch Stop
Adjusting Gate Latch Linkage
Replacing Twine Wrap Sensor
Replacing Bale Diameter Sensor
Replacing Bale Shape Sensor
Adjusting Twine Wrap Sensor (Channel 03-With Sound)
Adjusting Bale Diameter Sensor (Channel 05-With Sound)
Adjusting Bale Shape Bar Display-Field Procedure (Channels 07 and 09)
Adjusting Bale Shape Sensor (Channels 07 and 09-With Sound)
Testing Gate Latch and Oversize Bale Switches-Monitor-Controller Assisted Test (Channels 11, 12, and 13)
Testing Twine Wrap Actuator Current (Channel 14)
Testing Tractor Convenience Outlet Voltage (Channel 15)
Testing Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Panel (Channel 16)
Adjusting Oversize Bale Switch
Adjusting Gate Latch Switches
Checking Microswitches
Raising Gate With Hoist
Checking Belt Pins
Correct Belt Lacing and Pin Installation
Incorrect Belt Lacing and Pin Installation
Installing Belts
Repairing Belts
Belts Eligible For Warranty Replacement
Belts Not Eligible for Warranty Replacement
Section : 70 - Service-Net Wrap
Detailed Service Information-Use TM1767
Practice Safe Service Procedures
Releasing Net Wrap Feed Roll Brake
Correcting Net Wrap Feeding Problems
Repairing Cuts on Feed Roll
Decreasing Net Wrap Brake Bar Tension
Increasing Net Wrap Brake Bar Tension
Adjusting Net Wrap Knife Arm Stop
Checking and Adjusting Net Wrap Feed Roll Brake
Adjusting Net Wrap Feed Roll Pressure
Testing Net Wrap Switch-Monitor-Controller Assisted Test (Channel 10)
Checking and Adjusting Net Wrap Switch
Checking Cutoff Indicator Channel Travel
Straighten Cutoff Indicator Channel
Removing and Installing Net Wrap Knife
Sharpening Net Wrap Cutoff Knife
Removing Net Wrap Actuator
Installing Net Wrap Actuator
Removing and Installing Net Wrap V-Belt
Removing and Installing Net Wrap V-Belt Idler Arm
Checking Net Wrap V-Belt Idler Arm Adjustment
Adjusting Net Wrap Roll Support Brackets
Checking and Adjusting Lower Net Wrap Guide
Section : 75 - Storage
Storing Baler (End of Season)
Removing Baler from Storage (Beginning of Season)
Section : 80 - Specifications
BALETRAK PLUS® Monitor-Controller Specifications
466, 466 Silage Special and 566 Round Baler Specifications1
Record Product Identification Numbers
Record Baler Serial Number
Record Net Wrap Serial Number (If Equipped)
Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Section : 85 - Crime Prevention Tips
Help Prevent Crime
Record Ag Identification Numbers
Keep Proof of Ownership
Park Indoors Out of Sight
When Parking Outdoors
Reduce Vandalism
Report Thefts Immediately
Technical Information
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