468, 468 Silage Special, and 568 Round Balers
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Foreword
Section : 05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Spanish Safety Signs and Operator's Manual
Protect Bystanders
Operate Baler Safely
Operate Safely on Slopes
Handle Round Bales Safely
Prepare for Emergencies
Fire Prevention
In Case of Fire
Wear Protective Clothing
Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
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
Replace Safety Signs
Safety Signs
Section : 15 - Preparing the Tractor
Adjusting Tractor Drawbar
Tractor Drawbar (Heavy-Duty)
Drawbar Shield
Making Drawbar Shield
Three-Point Hitch Position
Adjusting Tractor Wheels
Checking Ballast, Wheel Spacing, and Tire Inflation
Adjusting Tractor Hydraulic Outlets
Tractor Convenience Outlet
Installing BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller on Open-Station Tractor
Installing BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller in ComfortGard™ Cab
Installing BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller In SOUND-GARD™ Cab
Extended Rear-View Mirror
Section : 20 - Preparing the Baler
Selecting Twine
Tying Twine Balls
Routing Twine from Right-Hand Twine Box (Rear Twine Arm)
Routing Twine from Left-Hand Twine Box (Front Twine Arm)
Converting Twine Ball Storage (Optional)
Wheel Spindle Positions-Regular or MegaTooth™ Pickup With 31 x 13.5-15 Tires
Wheel Spindle Positions-MegaWide™ Plus Pickup With 31 x 13.5-15 Tires
Wheel Spindle Positions-MegaWide™ Plus Pickup With 21.5L x 16.1 Tires
Tire Installation and Wheel Nut Torque
Adjusting Wheel Spindles with 31 x 13.5-15 Tires
Tire Inflation Pressures
Section : 25 - Preparing Baler for Net Wrap
Net Wrap Material (Selecting)
Net Wrap Material (Care of)
Net Wrap Cover (Opening and Closing)
Threading Net Wrap and Routing
Net Wrap, Loading Roll into Baler Storage Location
Section : 30 - Attaching and Detaching
Main PTO Driveline Splined Telescoping Members (Assembling, If Necessary)
Attaching Baler to Tractor Drawbar
Connecting PTO Driveline
Attaching to Tractor Hydraulic System
Tractor Convenience Outlet
Baler Wiring Harness to Tractor
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
Extended Rear-View Mirror
Section : 45 - Operating the Baler
How the Baler Forms a Bale
Round Bales (Handling)
Handling Round Bales With Net Wrap
Feeding Round Bales
Crop Preparation
Baler, Breaking In
BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller System Introduction
BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Description
BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Keys and Switches
BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Displays and Indicators
BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Setup Values and Initial Settings
BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Customer, Setup, and Diagnostic Modes
BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Channels
BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Operation
Activating BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Alarms
Adjust Audible Alarm Volume
Operation of Pickup Slip Clutch
(MegaWide™ Plus and MegaTooth™ Pickups Only)
Slip Clutch Alert
(MegaWide™ Plus and MegaTooth™ Pickups Only)
Setting Bale Diameter
Adjust Bale Diameter Display
Optional Variable Core Feature
Adjusting Variable Core Diameter (If Equipped)
Twine Wrap Terms and Settings
Setting Twine Spacing
Setting Number of Twine End Wraps
Twine End Wrap Distance
Setting Number of Net Wraps (If Equipped)
Net Switch Indicator
Recommended Baling Guidelines
Bale Shape Indicators, Interpreting
Weaving in the Windrow
Viewing and Resetting Bale Counters
Manual Actuator, Wrap, and Bypass Switches
Bypass Switch (Twine Wrap Only)
Resetting BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller To Initial Settings (Channel 001)
Dry Straw Twine Wrap Program (Advanced Operational Information) (Channel 002)
Twine Re-Extension, Setting (Advanced Operational Information) (Channel 003)
Setting Cinch Wrap (Advanced Operational Function) (Channel 004)
Adjusting Bale Diameter Sensor (Channel 005)
Adjusting Net Wrap Delay (Advanced Operation Information) (Channel 006)
Adjusting Bale Shape Sensor
(Channels 007 and 009)
Monitor-Controller Display, Metric or English Units (Setting) (Channel 008)
Setting Near-Full Indicator Set Point (Channel 010)
Bale Shape Sensitivity, Setting (Advanced Operational Information) (Channel 011)
Testing Net Switch (Channel 012)
Testing Oversize Bale and Gate Latch Switches-Monitor-Controller Assisted Test (Channels 013, 014, and 015)
Checking PTO and Pickup Speed (Channels 016 and 017)
Testing Twine or Net Wrap Actuator Current (Channel 018)
Testing Tractor Convenience Outlet Voltage (Channel 019)
Testing Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Panel (Channel 020)
Twine Arm Calibration (Channel 029)
Adjusting Delay of Twine Eject (Advanced Operation Information) (Channel 033)
Baler Model Program (Channel 201)
Twine Feature (Channel 202)
(Turning On and Off)
Net Wrap Feature (Channel 203)
(Turning On and Off)
Slip Clutch Alert PTO Speed Sensor
(Channel 204) (Turning On and Off)
Slip Clutch Alert Pickup RPM Sensor
(Channel 205) (Turning On and Off)
Calibrate Slip Clutch Alert PTO and Pickup RPM Sensors
(Channels 206 and 207)
Activating Optional Variable Core Operation (Channel 208)
Bale Density Gauge
Adjusting Bale Density
Adjusting Twine Tension
Adjusting Pickup Height
Adjusting Gauge Wheels
Adjusting Gathering Wheel Height (If Equipped)
Baler Performance in the Field
Gate Locking
Unplugging Pickup
Unplugging Baler Under Power
Starting a Bale in Difficult Conditions
Short, Dry, Slick Crops (Baling)
Baling Cornstalks
Long, Stiff, Cane-Type Crops (Baling)
Wet Hay, Baling
Fire Prevention
Extinguishing a Fire
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 (Regular Pickup)
Gathering Wheels
Bale Push Bar
COVER-EDGE™ Surface Wrap Unit
High-Moisture Kit (468 and 568)
Hydraulic Pickup Lift
Variable Core Valve
BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller
Monitor-Controller Mounting Brackets
Mounting Kit For Open Station 6000 and 7000 Series Tractors
Ten Ball Twine Storage
Belt Lacing Tool
Skiving Tool
Drawbar Shield
Electrical Outlet Socket
Rear-View Mirror Extension
Slip Clutch Alert System
Crop Deflector Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Allied Equipment
Wear Liner Kit
Silage Auger Kit (468 Only)
Section : 55 - Lubrication and Maintenance
Grease
Gear Case Oil
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Observe Lubrication Symbols
Perform Lubrication and Maintenance
Fire Prevention
Belt Pins
Tension Arm Wear Channels
Every 10 Hours
Every 30 Hours
First 50 Hours
Every 100 Hours
Annually
Section : 60 - Troubleshooting
PTO Driveline Difficulties
Main Drive Slip Clutch Difficulties
Drive Chain Difficulties
Gear Case Difficulties
Hydraulic Functions, Diagnosing
Automatic Twine Wrap
BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Difficulties
Slip Clutch Alert
Feeding Difficulties
Feeding Difficulties With Roller Baffle
Pickup Difficulties
Bale Quality
General Baler Difficulties
Push Bar Difficulties
High-Moisture Kit (Silage Baling) Difficulties
Net Wrap Difficulties
BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Error Codes
Section : 65 - Service-Baler
Detailed Service Information
Practice Safe Service Procedures
Fire Prevention
Keep Service Area Clean
Service Tires Safely
Rotating Output Shaft By Hand
BaleTrak™ Pro Component Locations
Wiring Diagram-BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Control System
Wiring Harness Diagram-BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller
Wiring Harness Diagram-Baler
Hydraulic System Diagram
Installing Orifice in Tractors With Low Hydraulic Flow
Adjusting Initial Length of Pickup Drive Belt Idler Spring-Regular Pickup (468 and 568)
Adjusting Pickup Drive Belt Idler-Regular Pickup (468 and 568)
Adjusting Pickup Drive Chains-MegaTooth™ Pickup
Adjusting Pickup Drive Chains-MegaWide™ Plus Pickup
Adjusting Lower Drive Roll Chain
Adjusting Upper Drive Roll Chain
Servicing Upper Chain and Idler
Rotating or Replacing Upper Drive Roll Chain Guides
Replacing Drive Roll Bearings or Left-Hand Sprockets
Install Left-Hand Upper Drive Roll Bearing
Install Left-Hand Lower Drive Roll Bearing
Install Right-Hand Drive Roll Bearing
Removing Compressor Rack Assembly (Regular and MegaTooth)
Installing Compressor Rack Assembly (Regular and MegaTooth)
Adjusting Compressor Rack Assembly (Regular and MegaTooth)
Adjusting Compressor Rod Channel (MegaTooth™ Pickup)
Removing Compressor Rack Assembly (MegaWide™ Plus)
Installing Compressor Rack Assembly (MegaWide Plus)
Adjusting Compressor Rods (MegaWide Plus)
Removing and Installing Roller Baffle
Adjusting Roller Baffle Height
Adjusting Roller Baffle Float Tension
Balancing Roller Baffle
Replace Teeth (Pickup Installed)
Rotating or Replacing Upper Drive Roll Chain Idler Bushing
Adjusting Main PTO Driveline Slip Clutch
Slipping Main PTO Driveline Slip Clutch
Checking Pickup Slip Clutch Torque (MegaTooth™ or MegaWide™ Plus)
Adjust PTO and Pickup Slip Clutch Alert Sensors
(MegaWide™ Plus and MegaTooth™ Pickups)
Net Wrap, Slip Clutch Alert, and Variable Core Features, Turning On and Off
Checking Belt Tracking
Adjusting Belt Tracking
Adjusting Lower Feed Roll Scrapper
Adjusting Starter Roll Scraper (If Equipped)
Adjusting Idler Roll Scrapers (If Equipped)
Adjusting Auger Scrapers (MegaWide™ Plus Pickup)
Checking and Adjusting Clearance Between Cleaning Auger and Staggered Belt Roll (468S)
Adjusting Take-Up Arm Compression Springs
Twine Arm Calibration (Channel 029)
Adjusting Twine Indicator Retaining Strap
Adjusting Twine Guide Arm Spring
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 (568)
Checking and Adjusting Twine Cutter Knife
Twine Electric Actuator Installation Adjustment
Adjusting Twine Arm-to-Starter Roll, Cutter Link Support, and Twine Arm Stop
Adjusting Pickup Float Springs-Regular Pickup (568)
Adjusting Pickup Float Springs-MegaTooth™ Pickup
Adjusting Pickup Float Springs-MegaWide™ Plus Pickup
Checking Pickup Tooth End Play
Adjusting Gate Latch Stop
Adjusting Gate Latch Linkage
Replacing Bale Diameter Sensor
Replacing Bale Shape Sensor
Replace Gate Latch Proximity Switch(es)
Replace Oversize Bale Switch
Adjusting Bale Diameter Sensor (Channel 005)
Adjusting Bale Shape Sensor-Field Procedure (Channels 007 and 009)
Adjusting Bale Shape Sensor-In Shop Procedure (Channels 007 and 009)
Testing Oversize Bale and Gate Latch Switches-Monitor-Controller Assisted Test (Channel 013, 014, and 015)
Testing Twine or Net Wrap Actuator Current (Channel 018)
Testing Tractor Convenience Outlet Voltage (Channel 019)
Testing Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Panel (Channel 020)
Adjusting Oversize Bale Switch
Adjusting Gate Latch Proximity Switches
Checking Microswitches
Raising Gate With Hoist
Checking Belt Pins
Belt Lacing and Pin Installation
Incorrect Belt Lacing and Pin Installation
Installing Belts
Repairing DiamondTough™ Belts
Belts Eligible For Warranty Replacement
Belts Not Eligible for Warranty Replacement
Section : 70 - Service-Net Wrap
Detailed Service Information
Practice Safe Service Procedures
Using Net Wrap After Extended Storage
Releasing Net Wrap Feed Roll Brake
Net Wraps on Rubber Drive Roll
Correcting Net Wrap Feeding Problems
Checking For Looped Net Material
Checking and Adjusting Net Wrap Feed Roll Brake
Checking Front Sheet to Rubber Roll Clearance
Repair Cuts on Rubber Feed Roll
Adjusting Net Wrap Counterknife
Sharpening Net Wrap Knife
Installing and Adjusting Net Wrap Brush
Checking and Adjusting Net Pan Pressure
Checking and Straightening Net Pan Angle
Checking and Adjusting Net Pan Pressure without Leaf Spring
Checking For Bent Rubber Crop Deflectors
Checking and Adjusting Net Wrap V-Belt Idler Tension
Checking For Left-Hand Side Counterknife Contact
Checking Hole Wear in Surface Wrap Side Panel
Checking and Adjusting Net Wrap Feed Roll Brake Spring
Adjusting Net Wrap Feed Roll Pressure
Test Net Wrap Switch-Monitor-Controller Assisted Test (Channel 012)
Checking and Adjusting Net Wrap Switch
Removing and Installing Knife
Testing Net Wrap Actuator Current (Channel 018)
Removing Net Wrap Actuator
Installing Net Wrap Actuator
Removing and Installing Net Wrap V-Belt
Checking and Adjusting Lower Net Wrap Guide
Adjusting Net Wrap Stretch
Section : 75 - Storage
End of Season
Beginning of Season
Section : 80 - Specifications
BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Specifications
468, 468 Silage Special and 568 Round Baler Specifications1
Tractor Compatibility
Machine Weights
Keep Machines Secure
Keep Proof of Ownership
Record Baler Serial Number
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
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Technical Information
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