469, 469S, 569, and 569S Round Baler (N.A.)
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Foreword
Section 05 - Safety Features
Machine Safety Features
Section 10 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
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
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids
and Components
Section 15 - Safety Sign Location
Replace Safety Signs
Safety Signs
Section 16 - In Case of Fire
In the Case of Fire—Supplemental Information
Section 20 - Preparing the Tractor
Adjust Drawbar
Tractor Drawbar (Heavy-Duty)
Three-Point Hitch Position
Adjusti Tractor Wheels
Check Ballast, Wheel Spacing, and Tire Inflation
Adjust Tractor Hydraulic Outlets
Tractor Convenience Outlet
Install BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller on Open-Station
Tractor
Install BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller in ComfortGard™
Cab
Install BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller In SOUND-GARD™
Cab
Right-Hand Rear-View Mirror
Extended Rear-View Mirror
Section 25 - Preparing the Baler
Select Twine
Tie Twine Balls
Route Twine from Right-Hand Twine Box (Rear Twine Arm)
Route Twine from Left-Hand Twine Box (Front Twine Arm)
Convert Twine Ball Storage (If Equipped)
Adjust Baler Hitch
Wheel Spindle Positions—Regular or MegaTooth™ Pickup
With 14L x 16.1 Tires (569 Only)
Wheel Spindle Positions on 469, 469S, 569, and 569S Balers with
MegaWide™ Plus Pickup and 14L x 16.1 Tires
Wheel Spindle Positions on 469, 469S, 569, and 569S Balers with
MegaWide™ Plus Pickup and 21.5L x 16.1 Tires
Tire Installation and Wheel Nut Torque
Adjust Wheel Spindles with 14L x 16.1 Tires
Tire Inflation Pressures
Section 26 - Preparing Baler for Net or B-Wrap
Select Net Wrap Material
Net Wrap Material
Open and Close Net Wrap Cover
Release Net Wrap Brake
Thread and Route Net Wrap Material
Load B-Wrap Material
Wrap Material Storage
Section 30 - Attaching and Detaching
Assemble Main PTO Driveline (If Necessary)
Attach Baler to Tractor Drawbar
Install Drawbar Shield
Connect PTO Driveline
Attach to Tractor Hydraulic System
Tractor Convenience Outlet
Connect Round Baler Wire Harness
Connect Tail or Warning Light Plug to Tractor
Detach Baler From Tractor
Section 35 - Transporting
Prepare Baler for Transport
Follow Safe Transport Procedures
Light Enhancement Module Operation
Extended Rear-View Mirror
Section 36 - Break-In Period
Break-In Baler
After the First 10 Hours—Wheel Nut Torque
After the First 50 Hours—Gear Case
After the First 50 Hours—Wheel Nut Torque
Section 40 - Operating the Baler
Before Each Use of the Baler
Handle Round Bales
Handle Round Bales With Net Wrap
Handle Round Bales With B-Wrap
Feed Round Bales
Crop Preparation
Break-In Baler
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 and Setup Channels
BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Channels
BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Operation
Activate BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Alarms
Adjust Audible Alarm Volume
Operation of Drive Roll Slip Clutch (MegaWide™ Plus and
MegaTooth™ Pickups Only)
Slip Clutch Alert (MegaWide™ Plus and MegaTooth™
Pickups Only)
Adjust Bale Diameter
Adjust Bale Diameter Display
Optional Variable Core Feature
Adjust Variable Core Diameter
(If Equipped)
Twine Wrap Terms and Settings
Set Twine Spacing
Set Number of Twine End Wraps
Twine End Wrap Distance
Set Number of Net Wraps (If Equipped)
Net Switch Indicator
Monitor Display for B-Wrap Baling
Recommended Baling Guidelines
Interpret Bale Shape Indicators
Weave in the Windrow
View and Reset Bale Counters
Manual Actuator, Wrap Switch, and Bypass Switches
Bypass Switch (Twine Wrap Only)
Reset BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller To Initial Settings
(Channel 001)
Dry Straw Twine Wrap Program (Channel 002)
Set Twine Re-Extension (Channel 003)
Set Cinch Wrap (Channel 004)
Adjust Bale Diameter Sensor
(Channel 005)
Adjust Net Wrap Delay (Channel 006)
Adjust Bale Shape Sensor
(Channel 007 and 009)
Set Monitor-Controller Display, Metric or English Units (Channel
008)
Set Near-Full Indicator Set Point
(Channel 010)
Set Bale Shape Sensitivity (Channel 011)
Test Net Switch (Channel 012)
Test Oversize Bale and Gate Latch Switches—Monitor-Controller
Assisted Test (Channels 013, 014, and 015)
Check PTO and Lower Drive Roll Speed (Channel 016 and 017)
Test Twine or Net Wrap Actuator Current (Channel 018)
Test Tractor Convenience Outlet Voltage (Channel 019)
Test Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Panel (Channel 020)
Twine Arm Calibration (Channel 029)
Adjust Delay of Twine Eject (Channel 033)
Adjust Cut Position (Channel 034)
Adjust Bale Orientation (Channel 035)
Baler Model Program (Channel 201)
Twine Feature (Channel 202)
(Turning On and Off)
Net Wrap and B-Wrap Feature (Channel 203)
(Turning
On and Off)
Slip Clutch Alert PTO Speed Sensor
(Channel 204) (Turning
On and Off)
Slip Clutch Alert Drive Roll RPM Sensor
(Channel 205)
(Turning On and Off)
Calibrate Slip Clutch Alert PTO and Drive Roll RPM Sensors
(Channel 206 and 207)
Activate Optional Variable Core Operation (Channel 208)
Bale Density Gauge
Adjust Bale Density
Adjust Twine Tension
Adjust Pickup Height
Adjust Pickup Gauge Wheels
Adjust B-Wrap Sensor
Adjust Gathering Wheel Height (If Equipped)
Baler Performance in the Field
Lock the Gate
Unplug Pickup
Unplug Baler Under Power
Start a Bale in Difficult Conditions
Bale Short, Dry, Slick Crops
Bale Cornstalks
Bale Long, Stiff, Cane-Type Crops
Bale Wet Hay
Operation of Drive Roll (Pickup) Slip Clutch
Operate Baler with Bale Push Bar
(If Equipped)
Lock Out Bale Push Bar (If Equipped)
Engage Bale Push Bar (If Equipped)
Section 45 - Attachments
Pickup Gauge Wheels (Regular Pickup)
Gathering Wheels
Bale Push Bar
COVER-EDGE™ Surface Wrap Unit
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
Electrical Outlet Socket
Extended Rear-View Mirror
Right-Hand Rear-View Mirror
Slip Clutch Alert System
Crop Deflector Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Wear Liner Kit
Silage Auger Kit
Auxiliary Take-up Roll
Cornstalk Feeding Enhancement Kit
Pickup Filler Plates for Cornstalks
Grease Bank System
Allied Equipment
Section 50 - Lubrication and Maintenance
Lubricating and Maintaining Machine Safely
Grease
Gear Case Oil
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Observe Lubrication Symbols
Perform Lubrication and Maintenance
Fire Prevention
As Required - Belt Pins
As Required - Tension Arm Wear Channels
First 50 Hours
Every 10 Hours
Every 30 Hours
Every 100 Hours
Annually
Section 55 - Troubleshooting
PTO Driveline Difficulties
Main Drive Friction Slip Clutch
Drive Chain Difficulties
Gear Case Difficulties
Hydraulic Function Difficulties
Automatic Twine Wrap
BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Difficulties
Slip Clutch Alert
Feed Difficulties
Feed Difficulties With Roller Baffle
Pickup Difficulties
Bale Quality
General Baler Difficulties
Push Bar Difficulties
High-Moisture Kit Difficulties (Silage Baling)
Net Wrap Difficulties
BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Error Codes
Section 60 - Service—Baler
Detailed Service Information
Practice Safe Service Procedures
Fire Prevention
Keep Service Area Clean
Service Tires Safely
Rotate Output Shaft By Hand
BaleTrak™ Pro Component Locations
Wire Diagram—BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Control
System
Wire Harness Diagram—BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller
Wire Harness Diagram—Baler
Hydraulic System Diagram
Adjust Initial Length of Pickup Drive Belt Idler Spring—Regular
Pickup (569)
Adjust Pickup Drive Belt Idler—Regular Pickup (569)
Adjust Pickup Drive Chains
(MegaTooth™ Pickup)
Adjust Pickup Drive Chains
(MegaWide™ Plus Pickup)
Adjust Lower Drive Roll Chain
Adjust Upper Drive Roll Chain
Adjust Upper Drive Roll Chain Guides
Replace Drive Roll Bearings or Left-Hand Sprockets
Install Left-Hand Upper Drive Roll Bearing
Replace Left-Hand Lower Drive Roll Bearing
Replace Right-Hand Lower Drive Roll Bearing
Install Upper Right-Hand Drive Roll Bearing
Remove Compressor Rack
(Regular and MegaTooth™)
Install Compressor Rack
(Regular and MegaTooth™)
Adjust Compressor Rack
(Regular and MegaTooth™)
Adjust Compressor Rod Channel (MegaTooth™ Pickup)
Remove Compressor Rack
(MegaWide™ Plus)
Install Compressor Rack (MegaWide™ Plus)
Adjust Compressor Rods (MegaWide™ Plus)
Remove and Install Roller Baffle
Adjust Roller Baffle Height
Adjust Roller Baffle Float Tension
Balance Roller Baffle
Replace Teeth (Pickup Installed)
Rotate or Replace Upper Drive Roll Chain Idler Bushing
Adjust Main PTO Driveline Slip Clutch
Slip Main PTO Driveline Slip Clutch
Check Pickup Slip Clutch Torque (MegaTooth™ or MegaWide™
Plus)
Adjust PTO and Drive Roll (Pickup) Slip Clutch Alert Sensors
(MegaWide™ Plus and MegaTooth™ Pickups)
Turn On and Off Net Wrap, Slip Clutch Alert, and Variable Core
Features
Check Belt Tracking
Adjust Belt Tracking
Adjust Lower Gate Roll Scraper
Adjust Starter Roll Scraper (If Equipped)
Adjust Idler Roll Scrapers (If Equipped)
Adjust Auger Scrapers (MegaWide™ Plus Pickup)
Check and Adjust Clearance Between Cleaning Auger and Staggered
Belt Roll (469S and 569S)
(469 and 569 If Equipped)
Adjust Take-Up Arm Compression Springs
Twine Arm Calibration (Channel 029)
Adjust Twine Indicator Retaining Strap
Adjust Twine Guide Arm Spring
Adjust Twine Cutter Tension
Adjust Clearance Between Cutter Link Support and Twine Arm
Adjust Front Twine Arm
Adjust Twine Cutter-to-Twine Arm
Twine Arm Timing (569 and 569S)
Check and Adjust Twine Cutter Knife
Twine Electric Actuator Installation Adjustment
Adjust Twine Arm-to-Starter Roll, Cutter Link Support, and Twine
Arm Stop
Adjust Pickup Float Springs
(Regular Pickup) (569)
Adjust Pickup Float Springs
(MegaTooth™ Pickup)
Adjust Pickup Float Springs
(MegaWide™ Plus
Pickup)
Check Pickup Tooth Rotational Play
Adjust Gate Latch Stop
Adjust Gate Latch Linkage
Replace Bale Diameter Sensor
Replace Bale Shape Sensor
Replace Gate Latch Proximity Switches
Replace Oversize Bale Switch
Adjust Bale Diameter Sensor (Channel 005)
Adjust Bale Shape Sensor—Field Procedure (Channels 007
and 009)
Adjust Bale Shape Sensor—In Shop Procedure (Channels 007
and 009)
Test Oversize Bale and Gate Latch Switches—Monitor-Controller
Assisted Test (Channel 013, 014, and 015)
Test Twine or Net Wrap Actuator Current (Channel 018)
Test Tractor Convenience Outlet Voltage (Channel 019)
Test Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Panel (Channel 020)
Adjust Oversize Bale Switch
Adjust Gate Latch Proximity Switches
Check Microswitches
Raise Gate With Hoist
Check Belt Pins
Belt Lacing and Pin Installation
Incorrect Belt Lacing and Pin Installation
Install Belts
Repair Belts
Belts Eligible For Warranty Replacement
Belts Not Eligible for Warranty Replacement
Section 61 - Service—Net Wrap
Detailed Service Information
Practice Safe Service Procedures
Net Wrap Use After Extended Storage
Release Net Wrap Feed Roll Brake
Net Wraps on Rubber Drive Roll
Correct Net Wrap Feeding Problems
Check For Looped Net Wrap Material
Check and Adjust Net Wrap Feed Roll Brake
Check Front Sheet-to-Rubber Roll Clearance
Repair Cuts on Rubber Feed Roll
Adjust Net Wrap Counterknife
Sharpen Net Wrap Knife
Install and Adjust Net Wrap Brush
Check and Adjust Net Pan Pressure
Check and Straighten Net Pan Angle
Check and Adjust Net Pan Pressure without Leaf Spring
Check For Bent Rubber Crop Deflectors
Check and Adjust Net Wrap V-Belt Idler Tension
Check For Left-Hand Side Counterknife Contact
Check Hole Wear in Surface Wrap Side Panel
Check and Adjust Net Wrap Feed Roll Brake Spring
Adjust Net Wrap Feed Roll Pressure
Test Net Wrap Switch—Monitor-Controller Assisted Test
(Channel 012)
Check and Adjust Net Wrap Switch
Remove and Install Knife
Test Net Wrap Actuator Current (Channel 018)
Remove Net Wrap Actuator
Install Net Wrap Actuator
Remove and Install Net Wrap V-Belt
Check and Adjust Lower Belt Guides
Adjust Net Wrap Stretch
Section 65 - Storage
End of Season
Start of Season
Section 75 - Specifications
469 Round Baler Specifications
469 Silage Special Round Baler Specifications
569 Round Baler Specifications
569 Silage Special Round Baler Specifications
BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Specifications
Tractor Compatibility
Hitch Weights
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Section 80 - Serial Numbers
Serial Number Plate
Serial Number Plate Description
Record Baler Serial Number
Keep Proof of Ownership
Keep Machines Secure
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