460R and 560R Round Balers
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Foreword
05 - Safety Features
Machine Safety Features
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
15 - Safety Sign Location
Replace Safety Signs
Front Frame Decals
Front Frame Decals (Left-Hand Side)
Tongue Decal (Left-Hand Side)
Driveline Decal
PTO Cover Decals (Left-Hand Side)
PTO Cover Decal (Top)
Left-Hand Side Door Decals
Left-Hand Side Decals
Right-Hand Side Door Decals
Right-Hand Side Decals
Rear of Baler Decal
Surface Wrap Frame Decal (Cover Open)
Surface Wrap Cutoff Actuator Decal (Cover Open)
Gate Frame Decals (Both Sides)
Gauge Wheel Arm Decal (Both Sides)
Precutter Decals (Both Sides)
20 - In Case of Fire
In the Case of Fire—Supplemental Information
25 - Preparing the Tractor
Adjust Drawbar
Tractor Drawbar (Heavy-Duty)
Three-Point Hitch Position
Select Tractor PTO Speed
Adjust Tractor Wheels
Check Ballast, Wheel Spacing, and Tire Inflation
Adjust Tractor Hydraulic Outlets
Install GreenStar™ 2 1800 Display
Install GreenStar™ 2 2600 or GreenStar™ 3 2630 Display
Install Display in a John Deere Vehicle with an ISOBUS Display
Right-Hand Rear-View Mirror
Extended Rear-View Mirror
30 - 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)
Adjust Baler Hitch
Remove and Install Precutter Knives (If Equipped)
Install Knife Slot Filler Plates
Wheel Spindle Position
(MegaWide™ Plus Pickup)
Wheel Spindle Position
(MegaWide™ HC2 Feed System)
Tire Installation and Wheel Nut Torque
35 - Preparing Baler for Net or B-Wrap
Select Net Wrap Material
Net Wrap Material
Open and Close Net Wrap Cover
Release Net Wrap Brake
Load Net Wrap Material
Load B-Wrap Material
Wrap Material Storage
40 - Attaching and Detaching
Assemble PTO Driveline (If Necessary)
Attach Baler to Tractor Drawbar
Install Drawbar Shield
Connect PTO Driveline
Connect Baler Hydraulic Hoses to Tractor
Connect Round Baler Wire Harness
Connect Tail and Warning Light Harness
Detach Baler from Tractor
Store Hydraulic Hoses and Wire Harness
45 - Transporting
Prepare Baler for Transport
Follow Safe Transport Procedures
Light Enhancement Module Operation
Extended Rear-View Mirror
50 - 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
55 - Operating the Baler
Before Each Use of the Baler
Crop Preparation
Feed the Material
Check Baler Performance in the Field
Start a Bale in Difficult Conditions
Bale Short, Dry, Slick Crops
Bale Cornstalks
Bale Long, Stiff, Cane-Type Crops
Bale Wet Hay
Handle Round Bales
Handle Round Bales With Net Wrap
Handle Round Bales With B-Wrap
Feed Round Bales
Open and Close the Side Door
Lock the Gate
Adjust Twine Tension
Adjust B-Wrap Sensor
Bale Density Gauge
Adjust Bale Density
Variable Core Feature
Operate Baler with Bale Push Bar
Engage Bale Push Bar
Lock Out Bale Push Bar
MegaWide™ HC2 Feed System Description
Adjust Pickup Gauge Wheels
Adjust Pickup Height (MegaWide™ Plus Pickup Only)
Adjust Pickup Height (MegaWide™ HC2 Feed System)
Adjust Pickup Float Springs (MegaWide™ Plus Pickup Only)
Adjust Pickup Float Springs (MegaWide™ HC2 Feed System Only)
Adjust Windrow Compressor Roll Height
Operate Drop Floor (MegaWide™ HC2 Feed System Only)
Operate Precutter Knives (If Equipped)
Operation of Drive Roll Slip Clutch
Slip Clutch Alert System (MegaWide™ Plus Pickup)
Slip Clutch Alert System (MegaWide™ HC2 Feed System)
Unplug Pickup
Unplug Baler Under Power
60 - Operating Baler Application
Baler Application Access
ISO Monitor Quick Reference Guide
Units of Measure (English or Metric)
Welding on Round Baler Equipped with ISOBUS Monitor-Controller
Baler Main Page Display Description
Warning Screens
Softkey Description
Baler Application Softkey Designation
Next VT Function
Set Bale Diameter
Adjust Near Full Alarm Offset
Select Wrapping Mode
Adjust Net Wrap Settings
Adjust B-Wrap Settings
Monitor Display for B-Wrap Baling
Adjust Twine Wrap Settings
Set Twine Spacing
Set Number of Twine End Wraps
Set Twine End Wrap Distance
Activate Twine Re-Extension Feature
Activate Cinch Wrap Program
Activate Dry Straw Twine Wrap Program
Automatic Start of Wrapping Cycle
Manual Start of Wrapping Cycle
Select Maximum Bale Size Mode
Operate Soft Core System
Guidelines to Form a Good Bale
Make a Bale with Bale Shape Indicators
Customer and Field Counters
Season Counter and Machine Total Counter
Default ISO Monitor Settings
65 - Operating Baler in Automation Mode
Operate Baler in Automation Mode Safely
Baler Automation Main Page Display Description
Select Automation Level
Select Rear Gate Selective Control Valve
Adjust Tractor Behavior
(Automation Level 2 Only)
Automation State Pie
Automation Diagnostics
Restart or Resume Automation
Tractor—Implement Automation Prerequisites Using Net or Twine
Wrapping Modes
Operate Baler in Automation Mode Using Net or Twine (Automation
Level 1)
Operate Baler in Automation Mode Using Net or Twine (Automation
Level 2)
Operate Baler in Hilly Terrain—Automation Pause Function
(Automation Level 1 or Level 2)
(Manual Bale Unload)
Tractor—Implement Automation Prerequisites Using B-Wrap Wrapping
Mode
Switch Between B-Wrap Automation Mode and Net or Twine Automation
Mode
Enable Auto-PTO Off for B-Wrap Automation
Operate Baler in Automation Mode Using B-Wrap (Automation Level
1)
70 - Attachments
Monitor Support (6000, 7000, and 8000 Series Tractors Only)
Battery Harnesses for Monitor
Cab Wiring Harness for Monitor
Monitor Wiring Harness
Ten Ball Twine Storage
Belt Lacing Tool
Skiving Tool
Electrical Outlet Socket
Extended Rear-View Mirror
Right-Hand Rear-View Mirror
Crop Deflector Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Wear Liner Kit
Silage Auger Kit
Cornstalk Feeding Enhancement Kit
(560R Only)
Pickup Filler Plates for Cornstalks
Auxiliary Takeup Roll
Allied Equipment
75 - 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
After First 50 Hours
Every 10 Hours
Every 30 Hours
Every 100 Hours
Annually
80 - Troubleshooting
PTO Driveline Difficulties
Main Drive Cam Clutch
Drive Chain Difficulties
Gear Case Difficulties
Hydraulic Function Difficulties
Automatic Twine Wrap
Slip Clutch Alert
Feed Difficulties
Feed Difficulties With Roller Baffle
Pickup Difficulties
Precutter Difficulties (If Equipped)
Bale Quality
General Baler Difficulties
Push Bar Difficulties
High-Moisture Kit Difficulties (Silage Baling)
Net Wrap or B-Wrap Difficulties
Tractor—Baler Issues Resulting in Automation Deactivation
85 - Service—Baler
Detailed Service Information
Practice Safe Service Procedures
Fire Prevention
Welding on Round Baler Equipped with ISOBUS Monitor-Controller
Service Tires Safely
Rotate Output Shaft By Hand
Hydraulic System Diagram
Adjust Pickup Drive Chains
(MegaWide™ Plus Pickup)
Adjust Pickup Drive Chains (MegaWide™ HC2 Feed System)
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
Install Right-Hand Upper Drive Roll Bearing
Replace Left-Hand Lower Drive Roll Bearing
Replace Right-Hand Lower Drive Roll Bearing
Adjust Third Roll Drive Chain (MegaWide™ HC2 Pickup Only)
Remove Compressor Rack
(MegaWide™ Plus)
Install Compressor Rack (MegaWide™ Plus)
Adjust Compressor Rods (MegaWide™ Plus)
Remove and Install Roller Baffle (MegaWide™ Plus Pickup)
Remove and Install Roller Baffle (MegaWide™ HC2 Feed System)
Adjust Roller Baffle Height (MegaWide™ Plus Only)
Adjust Roller Baffle Float Tension (MegaWide Plus Only)
Balance Roller Baffle
Replace Teeth (Pickup Installed)
Rotate or Replace Upper Drive Roll Chain Idler Bushing
Adjust PTO and Drive Roll Slip Clutch Alert Sensors (MegaWide™
Plus Pickup)
Adjust PTO and Main Rotor Slip Clutch Alert Sensors (MegaWide™
HC2 Feed System Only)
Check Pickup Slip Clutch Torque (MegaWide™ Plus Pickup)
Check Pickup Slip Clutch Torque (MegaWide™ HC2 Feed System)
Check Belt Tracking
Adjust Belt Tracking
Adjust Lower Gate Roll Scraper
(MegaWide™ Plus Pickup
Only)
Adjust Starter Roll Scraper (If Equipped)
Adjust Idler Roll Scrapers (If Equipped)
Adjust Auger Scrapers
(MegaWide™ Plus Pickup)
Adjust Auger Scrapers (MegaWide™ HC2 Feed System)
Adjust Take-Up Arm Compression Spring
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
Check and Adjust Twine Cutter Knife
Adjust Electric Twine Actuator
Adjust Twine Arm to Starter Roll, Cutter Link Support, and Twine
Arm Stop
Adjust Pickup Float Springs (MegaWide™ Plus Pickup Only)
Adjust Pickup Float Springs (MegaWide™ HC2 Feed System Only)
Sharpen Knives (If Equipped)
Check Pickup Tooth Rotational Play
Adjust Gate Latch Stop
Adjust Gate Latch Linkage
Test Switches Using Monitor
Replace Bale Diameter Sensor
Replace Bale Shape Sensor
Adjust Gate Latch Proximity Switches
Replace Gate Latch Proximity Switches
Adjust Oversize Bale Switch
Replace Oversize Bale Switch
Check Microswitches
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
90 - Service—Net Wrap
Detailed Service Information
Practice Safe Service Procedures
Clean and Inspect Lower Net Wrap Guide
Release Net Wrap Feed Roll Brake
Correct Net Wrap Material Wrapping on Rubber Drive Roll
Correct Net Wrap Feeding Problems
Check for Looped Net Wrap Material
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 Feed Roll Brake
Check for Poor Net Cut-Off
(Left-Hand Side of Baler)
Check Hole Wear in Surface Wrap Side Panel
Adjust Net Wrap Feed Roll Pressure
Test Net Wrap Switch Using Monitor
Check and Adjust Net Wrap Switch
Remove and Install Knife
Test Net Wrap Actuator Current
Check and Adjust Net Wrap V-Belt Idler Tension
Remove and Install Net Wrap V-Belt
Remove Net Wrap Actuator
Install Net Wrap Actuator
Check and Adjust Lower Belt Guides (MegaWide™ Plus Pickup)
Check and Adjust Lower Belt Guides (MegaWide™ HC2 Feed System)
Adjust Net Wrap Stretch
95 - Baler Application Service
Component Location
Recent Problems
Test Tractor Battery Voltage
Test Sensors and Switches
Test Switches Using Monitor
Test Electrohydraulic Components
Test Actuator Electrical Consumption
Calibrate Bale Diameter Sensor—Quick Calibration
Calibrate Bale Diameter Sensor—Precise Calibration (Without
Baling)
Calibrate Bale Diameter Sensor—Precise Calibration (Field Method)
Calibrate Bale Shape Sensors
Calibrate Gate Position Sensor
Calibrate Twine Arm Actuator
Adjust Bale Shape Sensitivity
Speed Compensation Program
Third (Center) Bale Shape Indicator
Default ISO Monitor Settings
100 - Storage
End of Season
Start of Season
105 - Specifications
460R Round Baler Specifications
560R Round Baler Specifications
Tractor Compatibility
Hitch Weights
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
110 - Serial Numbers
Serial Number Plate
Serial Number Plate Description
Record Baler Serial Number
Keep Proof of Ownership
Keep Machines Secure
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