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460M and 560M Round Balers

All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.

Foreword

55 - Operating the Baler

60 - Attachments

Pickup Gauge Wheels
Gathering Wheels
Bale Push Bar
CoverEdge™ Surface Wrap Unit
Hydraulic Pickup Lift
Variable Core Valve
BaleTrak™ Pro or Plus Monitor-Controller
BaleTrak™ Pro or Plus 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 (560M Only)
Pickup Filler Plates for Cornstalks (560M MegaWide™ Plus Pickup Only)
Grease Bank System
Allied Equipment

65 - 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

70 - Troubleshooting

PTO Driveline Difficulties
Main Drive Friction Slip Clutch
Main Drive Cam Clutch
Drive Chain Difficulties
Gear Case Difficulties
Hydraulic Function Difficulties
Twine Wrap Difficulties
BaleTrak™ Pro or Plus Monitor-Controller Difficulties
Slip Clutch Alert
Feed Difficulties
Feed Difficulties with Roller Baffle
Pickup Difficulties
Precutter Difficulties (If Equipped)
Bale Quality Difficulties
General Baler Difficulties
Push Bar Difficulties
High-Moisture Kit Difficulties (Silage Baling)
Net Wrap Difficulties
BaleTrak™ Pro and Plus Monitor-Controller Error Codes

75 - Service—Baler

Detailed Service Information
Practice Safe Service Procedures
Fire Prevention
Keep Service Area Clean
Service Tires Safely
Hydraulic System Diagram
Wire Harness Diagram—Baler
Wire Harness Diagram—HC2 Feed System
BaleTrak™ Pro Component Locations
Wire Diagram—BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Control System
Wire Harness Diagram—BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller
Rotate Output Shaft By Hand
Check Pickup Tooth Rotational Play
Replace Pickup Teeth
Sharpen Knives (If Equipped)
Adjust Initial Length of Hydraulic Lift Cylinder (MegaWide™ Plus and Regular Pickup Only)
Adjust Pickup Float Springs
(Regular Pickup—560M)
Adjust Pickup Float Springs
(MegaWide™ Plus Pickup)
Adjust Pickup Float Springs
(MegaWide™ HC2 Feed System—460M)
Adjust Initial Length of Pickup Drive Belt Idler Spring—Regular Pickup (560M)
Adjust Pickup Drive Belt Idler—Regular Pickup (560M)
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
Rotate or Replace Upper Drive Roll Chain Idler Bushing
Adjust Third Roll Drive Chain (MegaWide™ HC2 Pickup Only)
Adjust Third Roll Valve Trigger (MegaWide™ HC2 Pickup Only)
Replace Drive Roll Bearings or Sprockets
Remove and Install Left-Hand Upper Drive Roll Bearing
Remove and Install Right-Hand Upper Drive Roll Bearing
Replace Left-Hand Lower Drive Roll Bearing
Replace Right-Hand Lower Drive Roll Bearing
Remove Compressor Rack (Regular Pickup)
Install Compressor Rack (Regular Pickup)
Adjust Compressor Rack (Regular Pickup)
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
Adjust Roller Baffle Float Tension
Balance Roller Baffle
Adjust Main PTO Driveline Slip Clutch (MegaWide Plus and Regular Pickup)
Slip Main PTO Driveline Slip Clutch
Check Pickup Slip Clutch Torque (MegaWide™ Plus)
Check Pickup Slip Clutch Torque (MegaWide™ HC2 Feed System)
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)
Adjust Lower Gate Roll Scraper (Regular Pickup Only)
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 (If Equipped)
Adjust Take-Up Arm Compression Springs
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 (560M)
Check and Adjust Twine Cutter Knife
Adjust Electric Twine Actuator
Adjust Twine Arm Distance from Right-Hand Side (Electric) (460M)
Adjust Twine Arm-to-Starter Roll, Cutter Link Support, and Twine Arm Stop
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 Oversize Bale Switch
Adjust Gate Latch Proximity Switches
Check Microswitches
Check Belt Tracking
Adjust Belt Tracking
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

80 - Service—Net Wrap

Detailed Service Information
Practice Safe Service Procedures
Net Wrap Use After Extended Storage
Release Net Wrap Feed Roll Brake
Correct Net Wrap 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
Check Hole Wear in Surface Wrap Side Panel
Check for Bent Rubber Crop Deflectors
Check for Left-Hand Side Counterknife Contact
Adjust Net Wrap Counterknife
Remove and Install Knife
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 and Adjust Net Wrap Feed Roll Brake
Remove and Install Net Wrap V-Belt
Check and Adjust Net Wrap V-Belt Idler Tension
Adjust Net Wrap Feed Roll Pressure
Test Net Wrap Switch—Monitor-Controller Assisted Test (Channel 012)
Check and Adjust Net Wrap Switch
Test Net Wrap Actuator Current (Channel 018)
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
Adjust B-Wrap Sensor

85 - Service—BaleTrak™ Pro and Plus System

BaleTrak™ Pro System Component Locations (MegaWide™ Plus Pickup)
BaleTrak™ Plus System Component Locations (HC2 Feed System)
Wire Diagram—BaleTrak™ Pro and Plus Monitor-Controller Control System
Wire Harness Diagram—BaleTrak™ Pro and Plus Monitor-Controller
Wire Harness Diagram—HC2 Feed System
Wire Harness Diagram—Baler
Calibrate Bale Diameter Display
(Channel 005)
Adjust Bale Shape Sensor—In Shop Procedure (Channels 007 and 009)
Test Oversize Bale Switch (Channel 013)
Test Gate Latch Proximity Switches (Channels 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)
Twine Arm Calibration (Channel 029)
Turn Net Wrap, Slip Clutch Alert, and Variable Core Features On and Off

90 - Storage

End of Season
Start of Season

95 - Specifications

460M Round Baler Specifications
460M Round Baler (with Powered Auger Scraper)—Specifications
560M Round Baler Specifications
560M Round Baler (with Powered Auger Scraper)—Specifications
BaleTrak™ Monitor-Controller Specifications
Tractor Compatibility
Hitch Weights
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values

100 - Serial Numbers

Serial Number Plate
Serial Number Plate Description
Record Baler Serial Number
Keep Proof of Ownership
Keep Machines Secure

SERVLIT - John Deere Service Literature Available

Technical Information

IBC - John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job

John Deere Is At Your Service

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460M and 560M Round Balers

05 - Safety Features

10 - Safety

15 - Safety Sign Location

20 - In Case of Fire

25 - Preparing the Tractor

30 - Preparing the Baler

35 - Preparing Baler for Net or B-Wrap

40 - Attaching and Detaching

45 - Transporting

50 - Break-In Period