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New Holland BR6080. OPERATOR’S MANUAL (2011) - page 1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

BR6080

Zed - BR6080OM-DRAFT

Issue date June 2011

EN

1 - GENERAL INFORMATION

Note to the Owner [25657939]

Intended use

This Round Baler is designed to be towed by an agricul-

tural tractor and powered by the tractor's power take off.

It is intended to be used to pick up and bale forage and

straw crops including, but not limited to, mixed hay/grass

and lucerne, for agricultural purposes on cultivated land.

ALL OTHER PURPOSES ARE PROHIBITED.

Product improvements

We are continually striving to improve its products. We re-

serve the right to make improvements or changes when

it becomes practical and possible to do so, without incur-

ring any obligation to make changes or additions to the

equipment sold previously.

Product identification PIN plates

The model, serial number and year of manufacture are

stamped on a manufacturer's identification plate which is

located on the frame front cross beam, on the right of the

baler tongue.

The serial number is also stamped in the frame cross

beam just above the identification plate.

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Record below your machine serial number and year of

manufacture for quick reference:

Baler type

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Baler serial n°

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Year of manufacture

_______________________

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Date machine first used

_______________________

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Dealer's telephone n°

_______________________

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Machine serial number 9 and 17 digit.

The machine is identified using currently a 9 digit serial

number which could look like 351720001, and can be

found on the PIN (Product Identification Number) plate.

The new serial number (where applied) will consist of 17

(alpha/numeric) digits which will be similar to the example:

HAF35100L0072000.

This includes the current 9 digit number as shown in the

following table.

9 D-

3

5

1

7

2

0

0

0

1

igit

17

H

A

F

3

5

1

0

0

L

0

0

7

2

0

0

0

1

Dig-

it

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

This new serial number can then be read and explained

as follows using example: HAF35100L00720001

Position one to three represents the World Manufacturer

Code (WMC).

(HAF) is the WMC for the Zedelgem - Belgium plant.

Position four to eight form the Machine Descriptor Section

alpha/numeric.

Position four and five are the identification of the model

within the product line (35) machine.

Position six (1) indicates the production assembly line

number, 1 = Zedelgem machine assembly line.

Position seven and eight (00) are used for specific ho-

mologation indications.

Position nine (L) is used as a check digit (Only charac-

ters). The calculation of this character is based on the

other sixteen digits from the serial number.

Position ten to seventeen (00720001) form the Machine

Indicator Section. alpha/numeric.

Position ten and eleven are not used (value is zero)

Position twelve up to fourteen (720) represents the batch

in which the machine was made.

Position fifteen to seventeen (001) represents the sequen-

tial number for each machine made within a batch.

001 = first machine built in batch 720.

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Twine Wrapper [25762101]

Basic components

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Standard pickup models

1. Gearbox

14. Bale ejector [accessory]

2. Twine wrap mechanism

15. Ground wheel

3. Conveyor drive shaft

16. Floor roll

4. Tailgate latch spring

17. Pickup flotation spring

5. Density indicator mechanism

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6. Conveyor idler rollers

19. Pickup lift cylinder [accessory]

7. Bale chamber

20. Pickup gauge wheel [accessory]

8. Tailgate cylinder

21. Pickup assembly

9. Tailgate

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10. Density spring

23. Windguard

11. Conveyor chain and bars

24. Reversible hitch

12. Tailgate latch

25. Drive shaft with shearbolt protection

13. Conveyor tensioner idler

26. Jack

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Basic components

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Wide pickup models

1. Gearbox

14. Bale ejector [accessory]

2. Twine wrap mechanism

15. Ground wheel

3. Conveyor drive shaft

16. Floor roll

4. Tailgate latch spring

17. Pickup flotation spring

5. Density indicator mechanism

18. Crank-type packer

6. Conveyor idler rollers

19. Pickup lift cylinder [accessory]

7. Bale chamber

20. Pickup gauge wheel [accessory]

8. Tailgate cylinder

21. Pickup assembly

9. Tailgate

22. Second windguard

10. Density spring

23. Windguard

11. Conveyor chain and bars

24. Reversible hitch

12. Tailgate latch

25. Drive shaft with shearbolt protection

13. Conveyor tensioner idler

26. Jack

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How the baler functions

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On wide pickup models, the pickup (21) equipped with

The floor roll (16) feeds the crop to the conveyor chain

cross conveying augers, feeds the crop to the packer

(11). Together they begin to form the bale inside the bale

feeder (18).

chamber (7).

The first and second windguard (22) and (23) are floating

At this time, the tailgate is closed and latched. The density

to hold the crop firmly above the pickup for positive feed-

springs (10) are retracted against their rubber stops.

ing.

The bale chamber (7) is filling up as crop feeds in. The

On the standard pickup models, the pickup feeds the crop

crop layer starts rolling packs loosely by its own weight

directly into the bale chamber. The floating windguard

and structure.

is adjustable in height to hold the crop firmly above the

pickup for positive feeding.

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The bale chamber (7) is filled up with loosely packed crop.

The density indicator mechanism (23) will measure the

As more crop is fed in, the floor roll and conveyor chain

amount of tailgate opening and is linked to mechanical

begin to compact the bale until the desired density is

density indicators left and right in front of the machine.

reached. Most of the bale weight is carried by the floor

The operator has to watch these indicators to see when

roll.

the desired density is reached.

Contrarily, the compacting bale exerts pressure on the

As there is a density indicator mechanism on both sides,

tailgate (9) and tends to push the tailgate open. The tail-

they also assist the operator in filling the bale evenly on

gate is hooked up by the latch (12) attached to the main

both sides.

frame and the density spring (10) attached to the tailgate.

At this moment, the tailgate is slightly open but still held

The tailgate will slightly open, thereby pulling on both the

in the latch (12) on both sides of the machine.

left and right density springs (10).

The more the tailgate will open, the more the density

springs will be pulled and the higher the density of the

bale will be.

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The bale has reached the desired density.

The twine wrap cycle is started manually, electrically

optional or mechanically. During standstill, the bale is

wrapped with twine.

At the wrap cycle start, the twines are ejected in the pickup

area and picked up between the rotating bale and the floor

roll. Twine spreaders will move back and forth to place the

different wraps on the bale. At the end of the wrap cycle,

the twines are cut and the wrapper components are in the

home position again. The bale is ready to be ejected.

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The bale is wrapped and ready to be ejected. The opera-

The operator closes the tailgate by means of the tractor

tor opens the tailgate by means of the tractor hydraulics.

hydraulics, the tailgate comes down by its own weight.

When the tailgate is closed, the latch spring (4) reengages

During bale ejection, the PTO. remains engaged.

the latch (12). The density indicators drop down to 0 den-

sity to confirm the tailgate is closed and latched.

The extending tailgate cylinder (8) first releases the tail-

gate latch (12) then lifts the tailgate. The density indica-

The operator must hold and lock the tractor valve lever

tors shoot up to "full bale density" as the tailgate opens.

in the "lower" position:

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in the "lower" position in the case of a single-acting

The bale rolls out of the bale chamber, over the bale ejec-

valve

tor (14) optional, clear of the baler. With the bale ejector,

the bale can be ejected and the tailgate closed without

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or the "float" position in case of a double-acting

moving the baler back and forth on flat ground.

valve,

On machines without bale ejector, the operator first has

for the tailgate to close, for the latch to engage and for the

to reverse a few meters before ejecting the bale. Then,

tailgate cylinder to float.

after the bale has been ejected, he has to move forward

again before closing the tailgate.

The baler is now ready to start the next bale.

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Twine Wrapper [25663647]

Twine wrapper mechanism components

The twine wrapper is mounted above the pickup, with the

twine being pulled into the chamber by the crop. When

the bale density indicators in front of the machine show

the required bale density, the operator starts the twine

wrapping cycle, manually or electrically (option).

The twine wrapper mechanism consists of the following

components in the twine box compartment

1.

Metal twine guides

2.

Porcelain twine guides

3.

Twine tensioner

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Twine box

Twine wrapper unit

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1. Spreader drive chain

7. Twine pattern pulley

2. Pawl hook

8. Twine knives

3. Chain pawl

9. Feed Roll

4. Upper feeder roll

10. Twine spreader

5. Fixed pawl

11. Twine stop

6. Bale counter

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Twine start mechanism

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1. Twine starting cord (standard)

4. Belt tensioner

2. Drive pulleys

5. Twine actuator (option)

3. Drive belt

6. Actuator spring

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1. Twine starting cord (standard)

4. Belt tensioner

2. Drive pulleys

5. Twine actuator (option)

3. Drive belt

6. Actuator spring

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How the twine wrapper functions

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With reference to Figure 2 and Figure 3:

A bale is being formed in the bale chamber. The wrapper

components are in the home position. When the bale

reaches the desired density, the operator extends the

electric actuator (5) or pulls the starting cord (1) in Figure

3 on 1-13, which will tension the drive belt (6) through the

belt tensioner. As a result of this, the twine feed rolls (4)

eject the twines in the pickup area.

Once the twine is picked up by the bale, the operator re-

leases the twine start button on the electric control box,

and the actuator will retract automatically. In the other

case, the operator releases the twine starting cord to take

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tension off the drive belt.

Now the twine drives the feed rolls and the pattern pulley

(3), which in turn will drive the spreader chain (1) and

spreaders (2). The twines dwell in the middle of the bale

to lay the starting wraps.

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With reference to Figure 4 and Figure 8:

The twines drive the pattern pulley (3). Thereby, the

spreaders (5), attached to the chain pawls (2) by means

of the pawl hooks (4), will move to the middle to pick up

the twine. At this point, the spreaders change direction.

To obtain this, the fixed pawls (1) will disengage the

spring-loaded pawl hooks from the chain pawls as they

pass by.

The chain pawl that pulled and then released the left

spreader hook, will now push the right spreader hook to

move it to the outside. The chain pawl that pulled and

then released the right twine spreader will push the left

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spreader to move it to the outside.

View from the inside of the bale chamber

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With reference to Figure 9 and Figure 10:

Once they have picked up the twine, the spreaders (1)

move to the outside of the bale in a continuous way. The

running twines will approach the knives (2) from the flat

side. As the spreaders pass by, the knives will be lifted by

the twine tension, without cutting the twines.

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View from the inside of the bale chamber

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With reference to Figure 11 and Figure 12:

As the twine spreaders (1) reach the bale edges, the

twines will be guided by the twine stops (5) to lay the end

wraps on the bale.

Here again, the spreaders change direction. As the

chain pawls (2) pass over the sprockets (3), they change

from pushing the spreaders to the outside, to pulling the

spreaders by engaging in the pawl hooks. This will move

the spreaders back to the middle.

Meanwhile, the right spreader will activate the mechanical

bale counter (4) to increase the bale count by one.

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View from the inside of the bale chamber

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With reference to Figure 13:

As the spreaders (1) move back to the middle, the running

twines will approach the knives (2) from the sharp side.

This will cut the twines as the spreaders pass in front of

the knives.

As the twines have been cut, the spreaders will stop mov-

ing. Now all wrapper components are in the home position

again, ready to start the next wrapping cycle.

The bale inside the bale chamber is ready to be ejected.

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Bale density system [25767091]

Bale density indicators

The mechanical bale density indicators (1) on the front left

and right of the machine serve several functions.

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Tailgate open/closed, latched/unlatched.

•

Bale shape and density indication.

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Full bale density indication.

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The bale density indicator system with reference to 2 and

3 consists of the following components:

1.

Density scale

2.

Indicator

3.

Full density pointer

4.

Tailgate latch cable

5.

Density feeler rod

6.

Tailgate latch

7.

Density cable

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As long as the tailgate is closed and latched, the density

indicators (2) will point at zero density on the density scale

(1).

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With reference to Figure 4, once the bale chamber is filled

up and the tailgate starts opening under the bale pressure,

the spring-loaded density feeler rod (5) will move and stay

in contact with the opening tailgate. This will pull the den-

sity cable (7) and lift the indicator (2) gradually.

Now the operator should drive left/right over the windrow

to keep the left and right density indicators balanced and

produce an evenly shaped bale.

During bale formation, and with the tailgate latches (6) still

engaged, the tailgate latch cable (4) will slacken a little as

bale density increases.

When the density indicators reach the desired density,

which can be set with the density pointers (Figure 2) the

operator has to start the wrapping cycle.

NOTE: The bale density pointers only serve as a visual

reference to full bale density. They are not connected to

any alarm and/or flashing light. On machines equipped

with the electric control box (optional), the operator will

hear an audible alarm when full bale density is reached.

For more details, refer to the following paragraph.

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With reference to Figure 5, whenever the tailgate is

opened or unlatched, the tailgate latch cable (4) will pull

the density indicators (2) fully up in the screened area of

the density scale (1).

When the tailgate is closed and latched again (tailgate

latches pulled up completely), the density indicators fall

back to zero density.

Twine wrapper controls

Manual starting cord

The wrapping cycle is manually initiated using the starting

cord (1). When the bale reaches full density, the operator

pulls and holds the starting cord to tension the drive belt

of the twine feed rolls.

For more details, refer to twine wrap mechanism.

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Power take off (PTO) [25765238]

The PTO control on the tractor is used to start and stop

the baler. Less shock is transmitted to the driveline if the

tractor engine is set at a low to medium idle speed before

engagement. After the unit is running, adjust the tractor

throttle to deliver a full 540 RPM to the PTO

NOTICE: Never allow the PTO speed to exceed 540 RPM

or machine damage and short life may result.

Tailgate hydraulic control

The tractor hydraulic control is used to open and close the

tailgate on the baler. Refer to "Hydraulic outlets" for more

details on how to operate the tractor hydraulics to open

and close the tailgate.

PTO support

When detaching the baler from the tractor, rest the PTO

onto the PTO support (1).

When the baler hitch is fitted in the high position, the PTO

hangs in the support (1).

When attaching the baler to the tractor, swing the support

rearward to a horizontal position.

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NOTICE: To transport the baler, the PTO must be coupled

to the tractor, and the PTO support swung to its horizontal

position. Do not transport the baler with the PTO resting

on the support.

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Jack stand [25765689]

Winding the jack crank (5) will raise or lower the baler

tongue to attach/detach the baler from the tractor. The

complete jack stand (6) can be moved down to the storage

position, and moved up to the transport position. Grab

the jack at the crank (5) and/or the grab handle (7) Refer

Figure, 3.

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The spring-loaded jack stand latch (4) has three positions

to be used:

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Latch (4) engaged in notch (3) secures the jack

stand in either storage or transport position. Make

sure the latch is securely engaged in notch (3) at

all times in either the transport or storage position

of the jack. In the transport position, wind the crank

(5) to lift the jack fully up.

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Latch (4) disengaged and riding along the edge (2)

allows the jack stand to be moved up or down. It

snaps engaged automatically when the desired po-

sition is reached.

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Notch (1) allows the latch (4) to be mechanically

locked out temporarily during the manipulation

process, or permanently should special situations

require so.

WARNING

Crushing hazard!

Equipment could fall if not properly sup-

ported. Position suitable jack stands under

the feeder housing and secure in place before

servicing.

Failure to comply could result in death or se-

rious injury.

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ATTENTION: Be cautious when operating the jack stand.

There is risk of injury by pinching or shearing points. Grab

the jack crank with both hands as illustrated to lift and

lower the jack stand.

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Parking Brake [25765751]

For some countries a wheel lock may be fitted to these

machines, and must be engaged when the machine is

parked.

An instruction decal is provided on the left hand side of

the machine above the wheel.

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The lever (1) operates a wheel lock pin which engages in

the wheel hub, preventing the wheel from rotating.

NOTE: The wheel lock pin is disengaged when the lever

is in the position shown opposite, when towing the baler

behind the tractor.

When the tractor is parked engage the wheel lock by mov-

ing the lever (1) out and downwards.

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WARNING

Entanglement hazard!

Disengage the Power Take-Off (PTO), turn off the engine, and remove the key. Wait for all movement

to stop before leaving the operator's position. Never adjust, lubricate, clean, or unplug machine with

the engine running.

Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.

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WARNING

Moving parts!

Make sure all entry and mechanical access doors are properly closed before operating the machine.

Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.

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WARNING

Burn hazard!

Stop baling immediately if you notice a scorched odor, an unusual sound, or the sight of smoke or

flames. Do not attempt to extinguish a fire that is too far advanced.

Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.

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WARNING

Fire hazard! Crop materials are flammable and present a high risk of fire.

Frequently remove accumulated crop or wrapping material from the machine. Inspect the machine

for oil leaks and overheated bearings or other moving parts. Immediately service the machine when

required; DO NOT continue to use machine until service is complete.

Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.

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WARNING

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required.

When assembling, operating, or servicing the machine, wear protective clothing and PPE necessary

for the particular procedure. Some PPE that may be necessary includes protective shoes, eye and/or

face protection, hard hat, heavy gloves, filter mask, and hearing protection.

Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.

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WARNING

Pressurized fluid can penetrate the skin and cause severe injuries.

Keep hands and body away from any pressurized leak. DO NOT use your hand to check for leaks. Use

a piece of cardboard or paper. If fluid penetrates the skin, seek medical attention immediately.

Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.

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WARNING

Crushing hazard!

Use caution when backing the towing unit up to the hitch. Have all persons in clear view before you

start to back up. Always take the towing unit out of gear and set the parking brake before anyone goes

behind the towing unit to check the hitch alignment.

Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.

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Machine safety

Additional precautionary statements (ATTENTION, NOTE, and NOTICE) are followed by specific instructions. These

statements are also intended for your safety and avoidance of machine damage.

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General recommendations

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Your round baler was designed with safety very

much in mind. However, there is no real substitute

for caution and attention in preventing accidents.

Once an accident has happened it is too late to

think about what you should have done!

•

Remember that the machine has been designed ex-

clusively for agricultural use. Any other application

must first be authorised by the manufacturer.

•

Read this manual thoroughly before starting off, op-

erating, servicing or carrying out any other operation

on the machine. A few minutes reading will save you

time and hassle later.

•

Read all the safety decals adhered to the machine

and follow the instructions. Immediately replace any

decals that are missing or damaged. Place orders

for these with your local dealer.

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The machine should only be operated, maintained

and repaired by responsible persons instructed on

how to operate the machine and authorised to do

so.

•

Always keep a first aid kit handy.

•

Do not work around the machine wearing loose gar-

ments that could get caught in any of the moving

parts.

•

Keep persons clear of the area between tractor and

implement if the baler is not secured against unin-

tentional movement.

•

Use wheel chocks to immobilize the implement

when parking. They are delivered with the baler.

•

Check that all rotating parts connected to the PTO.

shaft are properly guarded.

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Avoid using the machine in unsuitable crop and

weather conditions. It is better to stop work tem-

porarily rather than operating in such conditions.

•

Check that all guards and covers provided are prop-

erly fitted and secured.

•

It is highly recommended to equip the machine with

a fire extinguisher that should be located in an ac-

cessible location. Remember that a fire extinguisher

must be checked regularly and refilled or replaced

when necessary.

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Preparing for operation

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Before attaching the machine to the tractor, ensure

that the tractor is in good working order and that the

brakes are efficient, particularly if operating on hilly

ground. Also, ensure that the hydraulic system is

compatible with that of the baler.

•

Ensure that the PTO. lock pin is properly engaged in

the tractor power takeoff shaft. An incorrectly locked

PTO. shaft could work loose and cause accidents or

damage to the machine.

•

Make sure that the tractor drawbar hitch pin is not

worn and that it is securely locked to prevent the pin

from bouncing out.

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Check that the electrical system is working correctly,

as well as the direction indicator lights.

Travelling on public roads

•

Before transporting the baler on public roads, raise

and mechanically secure the pickup in the highest

position, per instructions in this manual.

•

Ensure that tires are in good condition and properly

inflated.

•

Keep the towing speed down to 30 km/h (unless

local speed regulations restrict to a lower speed).

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