BIG BALE Transtacker Extra, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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5.0 Operation
5.8 Stacking (Automatic)
1. Before operating the stacking function, ensure the
following:
A. The pickup has returned fully (Fig. 28) .
B. The table is full and the bales are tight, central and well
aligned. This is very important
(Fig. 29).
Fig. 29 Note 1
Note the alignment with the sides of the platform.
Fig. 29 Note 2
The Bales must be tightly packed together, tight up against
the bale stop and central to the machine.
Fig. 29 Note 3
Location of Bale Stop.
C. Ensure the forks are erect, pressurised and forward
enough to support the first layer of bales if required -
(optional depending on bale size).
See 6.3 Stacking adjustments page 26
.
D. Check the rear clamp is fully open and the sides are
approximately vertical and parallel.
See 5.5 Getting Started page 12.
E. Ensure you are still in Field mode
(Fig. 30)
.
2. Pull the joystick back
(Fig. 31)
and the machine will place
the first line of bales on the platform against the forks and
return to its lower position on the nylon bottom stops with
the hooks withdrawn.
See 5.9 Using the Tie Function page 16.
3. The sprung loaded bale keeps should grip the bales and
prevent them falling forward but allow easy sliding of the
bales into the platform. Adjust the sides as necessary.
4. View the Screen on the control panel, this will have
progressed to indicate one layer of bales (Fig. 32) .
5. Repeat the above process until the platform is full. This
will be indicated by the LCD flashing full.
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Fig. 29
Pick up
Fig. 28
Fig. 30
Fig. 32
Fig. 31
Indicates ‘Field mode’ active
Indicates one layer of bales