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Operator’s Manual
RB1450
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Operator’s Manual
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Chapter Description Page
Introduction
...............................................................................
2
2 Specifications
..............................................................................
3
3 Check Lists
...............................................................................
5-7
4
Safety
....................................................................................
8-9
5 Controls & Safety
Equipment
.............................................................
lO-15
6
Operation
(Including Unplugging)
.........................................................
19-24
7 Adjustments
............................................................................
25-32
8 Lubrication
.............................................................................
34-35
9 Service
.................................................................................
37-45
10
Preparing
for
Field
Operation
.............................................................
46-49
11
Transporting.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
50
12
Storage.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
50
13
Troubleshooting
.........................................................................
51-57
14
Set-up & Assembly
......................................................................
"
58
15
Optional
Features & Accessories
...........................................................
58-61
16
Decal Locations
.........................................................................
62-63
17
Maintenance Schedule
...................................................................
64-65
Index
..................................................................................
66-67
Standard
H~rdware
Torque
Specifications
......................................
Inside Back Cover
Fig. 5-9
Fig. 5-10: Transmission Input Guard
Fig. 5-11
Twine Knife Guard (Fig.
5-12)
A
Guard
is
provided on the Baler
to
shield the Pivoting
Twine
Knife.
BE
SURE
that
this Guard
is
in place
and
properly secured before operating the Baler.
Fig. 5-12:
Twine
Knife Guard
HITCHJACK
(Fig.
5-13)
A Crank-adjusted Hitchjack is furnished
on
the RBI450
Haler
to
support
the Baler when the
tractor
is disconnect-
ed
and
to
align the Baler
Tongue
Hitch Clips for
hook-
up. A Locking Pin
is
provided with the
Jack
to
secure the
Jack
in either the
"supporting"
or
the
"transport"
posi-
tions.
When
locked in the position illustrated, the
Jack
is
in the
"supporting"
position.
A
WARNING:BESUREtheLoCkingpiniSen-
tirely and properly inserted through both
Hub holes BEFORE disconnecting the
tractor. Baler Tongue weight
is
approximately 500
Ib (227 kg).
Hitchjack
Fig. 5-13
13
CHAPTER 7
ADJUSTMENTS
A CAUTION: BEFORE proceeding
to
perform
any adjustments
on
this unit, exercise the
MANDATORY SAFETY
SHUTDOWN
PRO-
CEDURE (Page 8).
AXLE
HEIGHT
(Fig. 7-1)
The Baler Axle height can be adjusted to two different
levels by rotating the Spindle Assemblies. The factory set
height illustrated, is
appropriate
for most normal field
conditions.
By
rotating the Spindle Assemblies
180
0, the
Baler
can
be raised approximately 3-3/4" (95 mm). This
setting may be useful when baling in soft
ground
conditions,
to
help
to
achieve the
proper
Pickup height
adjustment.
Spindle Adjustment
Bolts (2 of
4)
t~~
Fig. 7-1
BALE STARTER (Figs. 7-2 & 7-3)
The Bale
Starter
device
is
a set
of
Fingers
that
are located
between the
Upper
Belts
and
behind the Packing Roller.
They deflect material
and
keep it from coming
out
over
the
top
of
and
wrapping on the
Packing
Roller, when
starting a bale.
The
Fingers are
part
of
a movable
assembly which
is
held by Pivoting Links
and
positioned
by
an
Adjustable Roller. Springs on each side of the
movable assembly return the assembly
to
a starting
position
after
each bale
is
ejected.
The
Adjustable Roller
rides
on
the
Upper
Belts
and
is
positioned by the bale.
Position
of
the Adjustable Roller will determine
how
long the Fingers will remain in the Bale
Chamber
area.
The lower
the
Roller position, the quicker the Fingers
will be retracted from the Bale
Chamber
area.
For
correct
positioning
of
the Roller, the Fingers should be adjusted
to move upward out
of
the way
just
after
the bale core has
started
to
roll.
With the above in mind, the following
can
be said
about
the Adjustable Roller in the Bale Starter:
1.
The Adjustable Roller
is
factory set in the second
lowest position. This
is
a good setting
for
most con-
ditions.
The
Rolltir position should only be changed
if difficulty in starting a bale
is
being experienced.
2.
If
material
is
coming forward
and
wrapping
on
the
Packing Roller
and
causing plugging, raise the Ad-
justable Roller
to
keep the Fingers in longer.
3.
For
a
dry
brittle material, such as
com
stalks, the
Roller should be set in the lowest position.
NOTE:
Before starting
to
form each new bale,
look back at the Baler to make sure that the Bale
Starter Springs have returned the Starter to
its
start-
ing position. It
is
possible that material which
is
wedged
in
the Links and worn Pivot Bushings or
bent linkages can cause the Starter
to
hang up.
Bale
Starter
,
,
,
Fig. 7-2: Bale Starter
,
j
----
Finger Between BeHs
Fig. 7-3
25
HYDRAULIC
CONNECTIONS-(Figs.10-5&1'O-6)
The Hoses (ending in 1/2" Male Pipe connections) and
the Hydraulic Gate Cylinders (to which the Hoses. are
connected) are provided on the Baler as
standard
equip-
ment. a One-way In-line Restrictor
is
incorporated into
the Gate Cylinder Hydraulic circuit
to
restrict the flow
of
oil when
the
Gate Cylinders
are
retracted
to
close the
Gate.
AWARNING:
DO
NOT
remove the One-way
In.,line Restrictor.
BE
SURE also that the Hy-
. draulic circuit
is
properly reconnected, if
ever one or both Gate Cylinders are removed for
service.
If the Twine Wrapping mechanism
is
being operated
bya
Hydraulic Cylinder, another set
of
Hoses will be
required.
NOTE: When using a Hydraulic Cylinder
to
control the Twine Wrapping Mechanism, the tractor
MUST
already have two independent hydraulic out-
puts or otherwise be equipped with a Dual Hydrau-
lics
Kit;
refer to Optional Features & Accessories
chapter
of
this manual.
Hoses should be routed and anchored in the front
of
the
Baler with the Clamps provided.
BE
SURE
to
provide an
extra length
of
Hose between the Pedestal
Support
and
'the tractor to prevent stretching the Hoses while turning.
NOTE: Quick-disconnect couplings for the
tractor connection ends of the Hoses are to be pur-
chased locally.
NOTE: The RB1450
is
delivered already prim-
ed
with Type F Automatic Transmission Fluid. This
should
be
changed if incompatible with tractor hy-
draulic fluid.
BE
CAREFUL when handling the
Hoses and fitting to insure that they are kept free
of
dirt and contamination
to
avoid damage to the Baler
and/or tractor hydraulic system.
Fig.
10.;5:
Tractor Hydraulic Connections (Including
Hydraulic Cylinder for Twine Wrapping
Mechanism)
48
Fig. 10-6
TWINE
ROUTING
(Figs. 10-6 & 10-7)
A piece
of
Wire
is
supplied in the Baler Twinebox
for
threading the Twine
through
the section
of
Protective
Tubing
and
through the Twine Tube itself. After making
the
appropriate
Twine
routing
in the Twinebox,
draw
the
Twine
out
through the Twine Brake.
Then, take the Wire
and
pass it
through
the section
of
Protective Tubing. Make a
hook
on the end
of
the Wire
next to the Twinebox
and
attach
the Twine
to
the Wire.
Pull the Wire and Twine
through
the section
of
Protec-
tive Tubing.
Then,
route the Twine
through
the two In-
sulators
as
shown. In the
same
manner, pull the Wire
and
Twine
through
the Twine Tube.
After the Twine
is
through
the Tubes, pull some Twine
out
of
the
Twine Tube
to
make sure
that
it does
NOT
hang-up.
Cut
off any excess Twine, extending beyond the
Twine
Tube
farther
than
8" (203 mm). Place the Wire
back into
storage
in the Twinebox.
Fig. 10-7
INDEX
Page Page
A M
Adjustments
................................
25-32 Maintenance Schedule
.......................
64-65
Axle Height
.................................
25
MANDATORY
SAFETY
SHUTDOWN
Bale
Starter
............
;
....................
25
PROCEDURE
................•.....
'
.........
8
Belt
Guard
..................................
26
Belt Tension
.............................
26-27 Page
Upper Belts
................................
26
Platform Belt
............................
26-27 o
Operation
(Including Unplugging)
.............
19-24
Belt Slippage
..............................
26
Belt Skewing
...........................
26-27
Chain Idlers
.................................
27
How
Baler
Functions
.........................
19
How
TDC
System
Functions
.............•....
19
Bale
Formation
&
Storage
Tips
.............
20-22
Gate End Roller
.............................
27
Optimum
Conditions
& Bale Density
..........
20
Gate Latch Lift Rods
.........................
27
Bale Handling &
Storage
.................
20-22
Gate
Stops
...............................
27-28
Hay Hold-down
.............................
28
Overfill
Clutch
..............................
28
'
Baling
......................................
22
Bale Size
Indicator
...........................
22
Overfill
Protection
...........................
22
Overrunning
Clutch
Sprocket
..................
29
Packing Roller Clearance
.....................
29
Pickup Drive
............
'
....................
29
Pickup
Flotation
..........................
29-30
PTO Breakaway
.............................
30
Scraper
.....................................
30
Squaring Belt
Shuttle
......................
30-31
Twine Tension
.........
'
......................
31
Wrapping
the Bale with Twine
..............
22-23
Ejecting the Bale
.............................
23
Overload
Protection
.......................
23-24
Shear
Bolts
................................
23
Twine
Wrapping
Mechanism (Optional) Electric
Control
...................................
24
Unplugging &
Trash
Removal
................
24
Optional
Features & Accessories
............
58-61
Upper Belt
Tracking
& Alignment
..........
31-32
Valve
Trip
Mechanism & Trigger
..............
32
C
Bale
Counter
Kit
...........................
58
Belt Lacing Kit
.............................
58
Belt Re-Iacing Kit
...........................
58
Check Lists
..................................
5-7
Crowder
Wheels Kit
.........................
58
Component
Identifications
...................
16-17
Controls & Safety
Equipment
................
10-15
Access Hole Covers
..........................
10
Dual
Hydraulics
Kit.
........................
58
Electric Twine Mechanism Kit
................
59
Hydraulic Twine Mechanism Kit
..............
59
Crossbar
....................................
10
Light-crop
Hold-down
Kit
...................
59
Fenders
..................................
10-11
1000
RPM
Baler Conversion Kit
..............
59
Fire Extinguisher
............................
II
Gate Cylinder Blocks
.........................
II
Guard
Door
Holding
Cords
...................
12
Guards,
Doors
& Shields
..................
12-13
Packing
Roller
Friction
Surface Kit
...........
60
Packing
Roller Lagging Kit
..................
60
Platform
Belt 12"
Dutchman
Kit
..............
60
Platform
Belt Lacing
Pin
....................
60
Front
Belt
Guard
.........................
,
.12
Shear
Bolts
................................
60
Implement Drive Line
................
'"
..
,
.12
Large
Guard
Doors
.........................
12
Pickup V-Belt
Guard
........................
12
Transmission
Guards
........................
12
Slow-down
Sprocket
Kit
.....................
60
Upper
Belt
Dutchman
Kits
...................
61
Upper
Belt Lacing
Cable
.....................
61
V-Groove Cleaner
...........................
61
Twine Knife
Guard
.........................
13
P
Hitchjack
...................................
13
Preparing
for
Field
Operation
................
46-49
Reversing Wrench
...........................
14
Preparing
the
Material
.......................
46
Shuttle Locks
............................
14-15
Tractor
Requirements & Hitch Connections
.....
46
TDC
Reservoir Excessive Pressure Relief
.......
15
Tractor
....................................
46
Telescoping
PTO
Coupler
Lock
................
15
Drawbar
Connection
........................
46
D
PTO
Connection
..........................
46-47
Decal Locations
............................
62-63 540
RPM
.................
','
............
46-47
I
Optional
1000
RPM
........................
.47
Introduction
...................................
2 Hydraulic Connections
.......................
48
L Twine
Routing
..............................
48
Lubrication
................................
34-35 Twine
Wrapping
Mechanism
.................
.49
General
Information
.........................
34
Start-up
....................................
49
Transmission Lubrication
.....................
34 S
TDC
Hydraulic System
.......................
34
Safety
.....
,
........
'"
....
'"
..............
, 8-9
Oiling
......................................
34 Service
....................................
37-45
Greasing
....................................
34 Bale Size
Indicator
...........................
37
Grease Fitting Locations
...................
34-35
Gate
Hydraulics
.............................
37
66
INDEX
(Cont.)
Page Page
Pickup
..................................
37-38 Set-up & Assembly
.............................
58
Platform
Belt
.............................
38-39 Wheels & Tires
..............................
58
Lacing Repair
................
~
.............
38
Twine
Wrapping
Mechanism
..................
58
Belt Repair
.............................
38-39 Specifications
..................................
3
Retainer Shims for Spherical Bearings
.........
39
Standard
Hardware
Torque
Total
Density Control
(TDC)
System
........
39-41
Specifications
................
Inside Back Cbver
Reservoir Air Pressure
.......................
39
Storage
..............................
"
.......
50
Reservoir
...............................
39-40 T
Adding Fluid
to
Reservoir
...................
40 Table
of
Contents
...............................
1
Field Priming Procedure
.....................
40
Transporting
..................................
50
Pressure Relief Valve
.....................
40-41 Slow-moving Vehicle
Symbol
............
,
.....
50
Faulty Valve
Operation
.....................
40 Pickup
.....................................
50
Relief Valve Removal & Replacement
........
41
Troubleshooting
............................
51-57
Transmission
................................
41
Bale
Appearance
.............................
51
Trash
Removal
..............................
41
Bale Density
................................
51
Twine Knives
................................
42 Bale Filling & Belts
........................
51-53
Upper
Belts
..............................
42-45
Crop
Related Problems
.......................
53
Shuttle Locks
..............................
42 Feeding
Into
Baler
...........................
54
Belt Tension
...............................
42 Miscellaneous Problems
...................
54-55
Cause
of
Belt Failure
........................
42 Picking
Up
Material
.........................
55
Re-lacing and Splicing
....................
43-44
Starting
the Bale
..........................
56-57
Maintaining Upper Belt Length
..............
.44
Wrapping
& Ejecting Bale
....................
57
Switching Belts
............................
44 W
Dutchman
Splice
..........................
44
Warranty
......................
Inside
Front
Cover
Dutchman
Splice Installation
..............
44-45
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