450E Round Baler
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Foreword
Dealer's Record
Predelivery
Delivery
After-Sale
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
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and
Components
John Deere Round Baler Safety Features
10 - Safety Sign Location
Replace Safety Signs
Front Frame Decals
Tongue Decal (Left-Hand Side)
Front Frame Decal (Left-Hand Side)
PTO Cover Decal (Left-Hand Side)
PTO Cover Decal (Top)
Left-Hand Side Door Decal
Left-Hand Side Door Decals (Open)
Right-Hand Side Door Decals
Rear of Baler
Driveline Decal
Gauge Wheel Arm Decal (Both Sides)
Gate Frame Decal (Both Sides)
Surface Wrap Cover Decal (If Equipped)
Surface Wrap Cover Decal—Open (If Equipped)
Precutter Decals (Both Sides)
15 - In Case of Fire
In the Case of Fire—Supplemental Information
20 - 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
25 - 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 SOUND-GARD™ Cab
30 - Prepare Baler for Twine
Checking Bale Size Switch
Selecting Twine
Loading Twine Box
Routing Twine
35 - Prepare Baler for Net Wrap
Select Net Wrap Material
Care of Net Wrap Material
Open and Close Net Wrap Cover
Release Net Wrap Feed Roll Brake
Thread and Route Net Wrap Material
40 - Transporting
Preparing Baler for Transport
Follow Safe Transport Procedures
Lighting Enhancement Module Operation
Using Extended Rear-View Mirror
45 - Operating the Baler
How the Baler Forms a Bale
Handling Round Bales
Crop Preparation
Breaking-In Baler
Indicators For Baler Operation
Recommended Baling Guidelines
Feeding Round Bales
Weaving in the Windrow
Adjusting Twine Tension
Adjusting Pickup Height
Adjusting Gauge Wheels (If Equipped)
Locking the Gate
Removing Compressor Rack Assembly
Installing Compressor Rack Assembly
Adjusting Compressor Rack Assembly
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
50 - 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
Setting Bale Diameter
Adjusting Bale Diameter Display
Twine Wrap Terms and Settings
Setting Twine Spacing
Setting Number of Twine End Wraps
Setting Twine End Wrap Distance
Viewing and Resetting Bale Counters
Manual Actuator and Wrap Switches
Resetting BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller
To Initial Settings (Channel 001)
Using Dry Straw Twine Wrap Program (Advanced Operational Information)
(Channel 002)
Setting Twine Re-Extension (Advanced Operational Information)
(Channel 003)
Setting Cinch Wrap (Advanced Operational Information) (Channel
004)
Adjusting Bale Diameter Sensor (Channel 005)
Monitor-Controller Display, Metric or English Units (Setting)
(Channel 008)
Setting Near-Full Indicator Set Point (Channel 010)
Testing Oversize Bale and Gate Closed Switch—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)
Twine Arm Calibration (Channel 029)
Adjusting Delay of Twine Eject (Advanced Operation Information)
(Channel 033)
Changing Baler Model Program (Channel 201)
Twine Feature (Channel 202)
(Turning On and Off)
55 - Attachments
Hitch Conversion Kit
Pickup Gauge Wheels
Belt Lacing Tool (Lacer Vise)
Skiving Tool
Rear-View Mirror Extension
Drawbar Shield
Fire Extinguisher
Bale Counter
BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller
(If Equipped)
BaleTrak ™ Pro Monitor-Controller
Mounting Brackets
Mounting Kit for Open Station 6000 and 7000 Series Tractors
60 - Lubrication and Maintenance
Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) 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
65 - Troubleshooting
PTO Driveline Difficulties
Drive Chain Difficulties
Gear Case Difficulties
Diagnosing Hydraulic Functions
Twine Wrap Difficulties
Net Wrap Difficulties
Twine Wrap Difficulties—Auto-Tie BaleTrak™ Pro System
BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Difficulties
Feeding Difficulties
Pickup Difficulties
Bale Quality
General Baler Difficulties
BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Error Codes
70 - Service—Baler
Detailed Service Information
Practice Safe Service Procedures
Fire Prevention
Keep Service Area Clean
Service Tires Safely
Rotating Output Shaft By Hand
Adjusting Lower Roll Drive Chain
Adjusting Upper Roll Drive Chain
(S.N. —370001)
Adjusting Upper Roll Drive Chain
(S.N. 370001—)
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
Replacing Main Drive Shear Bolt
Adjusting Initial Length of Pickup Drive Belt Idler Spring
Adjusting Pickup Drive Belt Idler
Adjusting Pickup Float Springs
Checking Pickup Tooth End Play
Adjusting Lower Feed Roll Scraper
Adjusting Twine Indicator Retaining Strap
Adjusting Bale Size Indicator
Adjust Initial Length of Hydraulic Lift Cylinder (If Equipped)
Adjusting Take-Up Arm Compression Spring
Checking Microswitches
Raising Gate With Hoist
Checking Belt Pins
Checking Belt Tracking
Adjusting Belt Tracking
Installing Belts
Repairing Belts
Belts Eligible for Warranty Replacement
Belts Not Eligible for Warranty Replacement
75 - 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 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
Adjust Net Wrap Feed Roll Pressure
Test Net Wrap Switch—Monitor-Controller Assisted Test (Channel
012)
Check and Adjust Net Wrap Switch
Final Adjustment of Net Wrap Switch—In Field
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 Net Wrap Guide
Adjust Net Wrap Stretch
80 - Service—BaleTrak™ Pro System
BaleTrak™ Pro System Component Locations
Wiring Diagram—BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Control System
Wire Harness Diagram—BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller
Wiring Harness Diagram
Adjusting Twine Arm Distance From Right Sidesheet—BaleTrak™
Pro
Twine Electric Actuator Installation Adjustment
Adjusting Twine Cutter Tension (Electric)
Replacing Bale Diameter Sensor
Replacing Gate Close Switch
Replacing Oversize Bale Switch
Replacing and Adjusting Bale Diameter Sensor Mounting Bracket
Adjusting Bale Diameter Sensor (Channel 005)
Test Gate Closed and Oversize Bale Switches—Monitor-Controller
Assisted Test (Channels 013 and 014)
Testing Twine 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
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
Checking and Adjusting Twine Cutter Knife
Adjusting Twine Arm-to-Starter Roll, Cutter Link Support, and
Twine Arm Stop
85 - Storage
End of Season
Removing Baler from Storage (Beginning of Season)
90 - Assembly
Perform Predelivery Service Safely
Install Wheel Spindles
Tire Installation and Wheel Nut Torque
Install Jack
Install PTO Driveline
Adjust Baler Hitch
Install Safety Chain
Install Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) Sign in Operating Position
Install Fire Extinguisher
95 - Specifications
450E Round Baler Specifications
BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Specifications
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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