458, 458 Silage Special, and 558 Round Balers (360001- )
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Foreword
Dealer's Record
Predelivery
Delivery
After-Sale
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
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
Selecting Tractor PTO Speed
Adjusting Tractor Drawbar
Tractor Drawbar (Heavy-Duty)
Using 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
Using Right-Hand Rear-View Mirror
Using Extended Rear-View Mirror
Section : 17 - Preparing the Tractor for BaleTrak™ Pro
Installing BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller on Open-Station Tractor
Installing BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller in ComfortGard™ Cab
Installing BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller In A 2 Z™SOUND-GARD™ Cab
Section : 20 - Preparing the Baler
Drawbar Adjustment
Selecting Twine
Loading Twine Boxes
Routing Twine-Right-Hand Side (Rear Arm)
Routing Twine-Left-Hand Side (Front Arm)
Wheel Spindle Positions 11L-14 and 31 x 13.5-15 Tires-Regular Pickup
Wheel Spindle Positions on 458 and 458S Balers with 31 x 13.5-15 Tires and MegaWide™ Plus Pickup
Wheel Spindle Positions on 558 Balers with 31 x 13.5-15 Tires and MegaWide™ Plus Pickup
Adjusting Wheel Spindles
Tire Inflation Pressures
Checking Wheel Nut Torque
Checking Gate Lock Valve Interlock Lever Adjustment
Section : 25 - Preparing Baler for Net Wrap
Selecting Net Wrap Material
Care of Net Wrap Material
Opening and Closing Net Wrap Cover
Net Wrap, Loading Roll into Baler Storage Location
Manually Releasing Net Wrap Brake
Threading Net Wrap and Routing
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-BaleTrak™ Pro System
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
Using Extended Rear-View Mirror
Section : 45 - Operating the Baler
Manually Releasing Net Wrap Brake (If Equipped with Surface Wrap Option)
How the Baler Forms a Bale
Handling Round Bales
Handling Round Bales With Net Wrap
Feeding Round Bales
Crop Preparation
Break-In Baler
Adjusting Twine Tension
Adjusting Pickup Height
Adjusting Gauge Wheels
Adjusting Gathering Wheel Height (If Equipped)
Locking the Gate
Unplugging Pickup
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
Operating Baler With Bale Ramp (If Equipped)
Understanding Bale Ramp Regulator (Relief) Valve
Adjusting Bale Ramp (If Equipped)
Section : 47 - Operating with BaleTrak™ Pro System
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
Adjusting 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
Adjusting 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
Setting Twine End Wrap Distance
Setting Number of Net Wraps (If Equipped)
Net Switch Indicator
Recommended Baling Guidelines
Interpreting Bale Shape Indicators
Weaving in the Windrow
Viewing and Resetting Bale Counters
Manual Actuator, Wrap, and Bypass Switches
Using 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 Information) (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 Gate Close and Oversize Bale Switches-Monitor-Controller Assisted Test (Channels 013 and 014)
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)
Section : 50 - Attachments
Hitch Conversion Kit
Pickup Gauge Wheels (Regular Pickup)
Gathering Wheels
Hi-Flotation Tires
High-Moisture Kit (458 and 558)
Hydraulic Pickup Lift
Hydraulic Bale Ramp
Adjustable Twine Guide(s)
Belt Lacing Tool
Skiving Tool
Electrical Outlet Socket
Rear-View Mirror Extension
Right-Hand Rear-View Mirror
Drawbar Shield
Variable Core Valve-BaleTrak™ Pro System
COVER-EDGE™ Surface Wrap Unit
BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller (If Equipped)
BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Mounting Brackets
Mounting Kit for Open Station 6000 and 7000 Series Tractors
Crop Deflector Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Allied Equipment
Silage Auger Kit (458 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
Diagnosing Hydraulic Functions
Twine Wrap Difficulties-BaleTrak™ Pro System
BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Difficulties
Slip Clutch Alert
Feeding Difficulties
Feeding Difficulties With Roller Baffle
Pickup Difficulties
Bale Quality-BaleTrak Pro System
General Baler Difficulties-BaleTrak Pro System
Bale Ramp 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
Hydraulic System Diagram
Rotating Output Shaft By Hand
Adjusting Lower Belt Drive Roll Chain
Adjusting Upper Roll Drive Chain
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 Pickup)
Installing Compressor Rack Assembly (Regular Pickup)
Adjusting Compressor Rack Assembly (Regular 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)
Adjusting Main PTO Driveline Slip Clutch
Slipping Main PTO Driveline Slip Clutch
Adjusting Initial Length of Pickup Drive Belt Idler Spring-Regular Pickup (458 and 558)
Adjusting Pickup Drive Belt Idler-Regular Pickup (458 and 558)
Adjusting Pickup Drive Chains (MegaWide Plus Pickup)
Checking Pickup Slip Clutch Torque (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
Adjusting Pickup Float Springs-Regular Pickup (458 and 558)
Adjusting Pickup Float Springs-MegaWide Plus Pickup
Adjusting Initial Length of Hydraulic Lift Cylinder (If Equipped)
Checking Pickup Tooth End Play
Twine Arm Calibration Procedure (Channel 029)
Adjusting Clearance Between Cutter Link Support and Twine Arm
Adjusting Front Twine Arm
Adjusting Twine Cutter-to-Twine Arm
Twine Arm Timing (558)
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 Starter Roll Scraper (If Equipped)
Adjusting Auger Scrapers (MegaWide Plus Pickup)
Checking and Adjusting Clearance Between Cleaning Auger and Staggered Belt Roll (458S)
Adjusting Twine Indicator Retaining Strap
Adjusting Bale Size Indicator
Adjusting Take-Up Arm Compression Spring
Checking Microswitches
Raising Gate With Hoist
Removing and Installing Bale Ramp (If Equipped)
Checking Belt Pins
Checking Belt Tracking
Adjusting Belt Tracking
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 : 67 - Service-BaleTrak™ Pro System
BaleTrak™ Pro System Component Locations
Wiring Diagram-BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Control System
Wiring Harness Diagram-BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller
Wiring Harness Diagram-Baler
Adjusting Twine Arm Distance From Right Sidesheet -(458 and 458S) (Electric)
Twine Electric Actuator Installation Adjustment
Adjusting Twine Cutter Tension (Electric)
Replacing Bale Diameter Sensor
Replacing Bale Shape Sensor
Replacing Gate Close Switch
Replacing Oversize Bale Switch
Replacing and Adjusting Bale Diameter Sensor Mounting Bracket
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 Gate Close and Oversize Bale Switches-Monitor-Controller Assisted Test (Channels 013 and 014)
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 Bale Size Link For Maximum Bale Size (Oversize Warning)
Adjusting Gate Close Switch
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
Final Adjustment of Net Wrap Switch-In Field
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 - Assembly
Perform Predelivery Service Safely
Install Jack
Install PTO Slip Clutch Alert Sensor and Driveline
Prepare to Install Wheel Spindles and Tires
Install Wheel Spindles on 458 and 558 Baler with Regular Pickup and 11L-14 Tires or 31 x 13.5-15 Tires
Install Wheel Spindles on 558 Baler with MegaWide™ Plus Pickup and
31 x 13.5-15 Tires
Check Wheel Nut Torque
Check Tire Inflation Pressures
Install Gauge Wheels (Regular Pickup)
Install Gauge Wheel Arm Assembly (MegaWide™ Plus Pickup)
Install Gauge Wheel Assembly (MegaWide™ Plus Pickup)
Install Electric Actuated Controller
Install Safety Chain
Install Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) Sign in Operating Position
Install Fire Extinguisher-458 and 558
Install Fire Extinguisher-458S
Apply Powder to Belts
Surface Wrap Routing Decal
Section : 85 - Specifications
BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Specifications
Machine Specifications-458, 458 Silage Special and 5581
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
Roll Hardware Decal
Section : IBC - John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
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