BIG BALE Transtacker Extra Operation And Maintenance Manual Download Page 4

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1.0

Introduction

1.1

Description

In choosing the

Big Bale Transtacker

you have purchased

a machine of exceptional versatility.

This manual should be regarded as essential reading in the

interest of safety, efficiency and longevity of the machine.

References to

Right

and

Left

in this manual are taken as

viewing the machine from the rear facing in the normal

direction of travel.

1.3

Machine Identification Plate

If service parts are required it is necessary to quote the

machine serial number. This is located at the front right

hand side of the machine on top of the drawbar front plate.

It is recommended that this information be transferred to

this page on delivery of the Big Bale Transtacker.

Model

________________________

Serial No.

________________________

Year of Manufacture

________________________

Date of Delivery

________________________

Unladen Weight

________________________

Max Gross Weight

________________________

Max Drawbar Load

________________________

1.2

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS

This warning symbol appears throughout this hand book.

Attention is drawn to items or operations that could cause

danger to the operator or to persons nearby. Please read

safety messages carefully and have a full understanding of

their importance.

Always abide by the requirements.

WARNING:

Warnings call attention to instructions, which

need to be followed precisely to avoid a hazardous

situation.

CAUTION:

Cautions call attention to instructions, which

must be followed precisely to avoid damaging the product,

process or surroundings.

CHK PLC

MODEL

PYMS LANE,
CREWE,
CHESHIRE CW1 3PJ,
UNITED KINGDOM
TEL: 0044(0) 1270 252894

SERIAL No.

YEAR OF Man.

UNLADEN WEIGHT

MAX GROSS WEIGHT

MAX DRAWBAR LOAD

Fig. 1

1.4

Intended Use of the Machine

The

Big Bale Transtacker

is designed to assemble various

sized big bales, 2.4m (8') long, into completed stacks and

erect them into a tower.

The various sizes of bales must have a width or depth

which can, (when arranged side by side in some multiple),

form a rectangle that is 2.4m(8') square. Bale length is

permitted to vary considerably but to tie layers, 2.4m ± 0.1

is preferred.

The machine will also recover previously erected towers

and re-erect them in a new location.

The bales can be of various straws and hays generally

found in agricultural use.

The machine is generally towed with an agricultural tractor

recommended minimum of 6 Tonnes,140 HP.

Summary of Contents for Transtacker Extra

Page 1: ...he contents of this manual before operating the machine for the first time The Operators manual must accompany the machine at all times If the machine is resold the Operators manual must be given with the machine to the new owners Please read and follow all instructions before operating the machine ...

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Page 3: ...0 INTRODUCTION 5 2 0 SPECIFICATION 6 3 0 MACHINE OVERVIEW 7 4 0 SAFETY 9 5 0 OPERATION 25 6 0 ADJUSTMENTS 29 7 0 TROUBLE SHOOTING 31 8 0 MAINTENANCE 32 9 0 WARRANTY 33 10 0 ELECTRICAL HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS 3 Page Title ...

Page 4: ...rations that could cause danger to the operator or to persons nearby Please read safety messages carefully and have a full understanding of their importance Always abide by the requirements WARNING Warnings call attention to instructions which need to be followed precisely to avoid a hazardous situation CAUTION Cautions call attention to instructions which must be followed precisely to avoid damag...

Page 5: ...1m 3 7m 4 1m Automation Semi automatic pick up and stack Semi automatic pick up and stack 80 x 90 x 240 MF2150 21 24 120 x 70 x 240 MF2160 18 20 120 x 90 x 240 MF2170 14 16 120 x 127 x 240 MF2190 10 12 Unladen weight 7 0 Tonnes 7 5 Tonnes Maximum Load 8 0 Tonnes 9 0 Tonnes Wheels Tyres sizes 560 60 22 5 12PR 560 60 22 5 12PR Oil Supply Required 60L min 3000psi 60L min 3000psi Electrical Supply Req...

Page 6: ... Rear Clamp Pads D Side Gates E Forks F Platform Extension G Location of Parkbrake H Bale Stop I Hooks J Turn Table K Service Post L Drawbar M Pickup Latch Indicator N Pickup Latch O Pickup Frame P Pickup Guide Rails Q Pickup Tines R Guide Bar S Latch Cable T Chassis U Side Clamp Beam V Platform Fig 4 ...

Page 7: ...operation and maintenance instructions for your Big Bale Transtacker The operator must ensure that he she has fully read and understood this manual before operating the machine WARNING Before Commencing Any Repairs Maintenance Shut off engine remove ignition key and unplug electric control box before performing any maintenance or repair work WARNING Keep persons away from the machine during operat...

Page 8: ...s Road Mode should be used during transport to prevent inadvertent operation The safety pins provide a necessary and useful further safety device should there be a failure of the cylinder WARNING Take care when operating on sloping ground or when traversing undulations at speed to prevent overturning of the stacker By necessity the machines have a high centre of gravity when loaded Caution should ...

Page 9: ...ance to check the operation of the trailer brake cylinders when the brake pedal is depressed Ensure the tractor lighting voltage is 12 v DC before connecting the lights Connect the lights via the 7 pin plug stored just off centre of the service post and confirm correct operation Tractor connections and identification colours are as follows Fig 8 Hose 2 Pressure Red 3 4 Hose Hose 3 Return Blue 1 Ho...

Page 10: ...ct to the machine using the multi core cable provided Carefully connect one end to the base of the control box The other end is connected to the junction box which is mounted on the chassis rail mid machine Fig 11 Note this junction box is placed ideally to protect it from the elements at all times Loop the cable around after threading through the front drawbar plate to assist fitting Do not forge...

Page 11: ...ose RHS gate close X LHS gate close LHS gate close Y Auto table down Hooks out 2 Y Centre clamps open Centre clamps open X Guide bar out Turntable extend X Guide bar in Turntable down Y Pickup tines in Drawbar down 3 Y Pickup lower Drawbar up X Pickup tines out Table turn X Pickup lift Table return Y Forks up Turntable up 4 Y Hooks in Centre clamps close X Hooks out Hooks out X Forks forward Turnt...

Page 12: ...yellow sector of the decal Fig 17 Fig 17 Note 1 If auto pickup is activated when the guide is in it wont work Fig 17 Note 2 The Dotted Line position indicates the guide is out and the pickup is free to operate Fig 17 Note 3 The Pointer indicates that the guide is in and the pickup is locked and ready for transport The indicator can in some circumstances indicate that the guide is in Whereas in fac...

Page 13: ... turn into the bale as the tractor passes to ensure the bale fits tight against the pickup rails when the bale is in the correct position push forward on the joystick Fig 21 The machine will automatically pick up the bale and place it on the table before returning to its original position Fig 22 Caution It is important that the tractor engine is turning fast enough to maintain a full flow of oil t...

Page 14: ... can manually override the automatic pickup cycle at any stage Note See 6 1 page 25 for correct height adjustment 5 0 Operation 5 6 Pickup Automatic Cont 14 Fig 23 Fig 24 5 7 Pickup Manual 1 Follow the instructions as for the Pickup Automatic 2 When the bale is in the correct position hold down the top left button and push the joystick right Fig 24 until the tines penetrate the bale sufficiently 3...

Page 15: ...y 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 bal...

Page 16: ... then it is best to tie the last layer i e the layer at the top of the resulting tower 6 If the first bottom layer is tied there may be problems experienced erecting the finished tower if bale length is widely variable 7 One layer will need to be tied for successful stack transportation Follow the instructions for Stacking Automatic but press the bottom left button and pull the joystick back Fig 3...

Page 17: ...m right button and push the joystick to the right Fig 34 to hook the bales 3 Press the bottom right button and move the joystick forward Fig 35 and hold until the table is fully raised and the bales are positioned on the platform Fig 36 4 Hold down the middle button and push the joystick forward Fig 37 hold until the hooks are fully out 5 Hold down the middle button and push the joystick left Fig ...

Page 18: ...he middle button and move the joystick right Fig 41 until the table is forward approximately 150 300mm and clear of its bottom nylon stops Hold down the top left button and push the joystick right Fig 42 until the table is fully rotated 90 5 Hold down the bottom right button and move the joystick forward Fig 43 until the table is fully erect 6 Hold down the bottom right button and push the joystic...

Page 19: ...e joystick forward Fig 50 If the table descends more bales can be loaded If it does not then the machine is full and the completed tower must be erected before more bales can be loaded Fig 51 19 Fig 49 Fig 50 5 12 The stacking cycle is complete To manually tie a layer Cont 8 Hold down the middle button and move the joystick left Fig 46 to lower the table away from the bales to a point not fully lo...

Page 20: ...en hold down the top left button and push the joystick left Fig 54 to return the table to its fully returned position 5 Hold down the bottom right button and move the joystick left Fig 55 to fully retract the extension Hold down the middle button and move the joystick left Fig 56 to fully lower the table Now more bales can be loaded 6 Ensure the extension timer is set to the bale size used see 6 9...

Page 21: ...a necessary and useful further safety device should there be a cylinder failure WARNING Take care when operating on sloping ground or when traversing undulations at speed to prevent overturning of the stacker By necessity the machines have a high centre of gravity when loaded Caution should always be exercised to prevent overturning and resulting injury and or damage WARNING Do not raise the platf...

Page 22: ... to raise the platform Be careful that the top bales remain secure on the extension during the first stages of tip 3 When the platform is half raised the curved skids will contact the ground At this point release the brakes and allow the machine to roll back as the platform is raised Check again that the forks are fully retracted Fig 59 4 Continue to raise the stack until you are satisfied it is v...

Page 23: ... either side frame can be lowered to enable closer placing of adjacent stacks Removal of the safety pins will be required but do not lower the sides until the platform is half tipped and the individual bales secured by inter layer friction Fig 68 Move the joystick left and right to open the gates 4 Once the machine is half tipped carefully lower the appropriate side and gently manoeuvre the stack ...

Page 24: ...k 4 Hold down the bottom left button and move the joystick left and right to close Fig 71 the side gates 5 Hold down the bottom right button and move the joystick forward Fig 72 to push the table down 6 Hold down the bottom right button and move the joystick left Fig 73 to retract the table 7 Hold down the bottom right button and move the joystick right Fig 74 to insert the hooks 8 Hold down the b...

Page 25: ...is when the pivot point for the pickup frame is half way between the top of the bale and the top of the fully lowered and retracted table It follows that changing the height of the tractor drawbar will have an effect on the pickup height though different sizes heights of bales will have a more considerable effect on the pickup adjustment 1 8 7 6 1 5 4 3 2 2 Fig 78 1 Hooked Table 2 Pickup Plates 3 ...

Page 26: ... must be removed and saved It will be necessary to use the forks if the first layer of bales is required to be stacked vertically ie not turned or if the bales are relatively flat and not sufficiently stable when placed on their sides The forks may be left bolted down if the first layer of bales are turned onto their sides and are of sufficient depth ie 800mm or more It may also be desirable to se...

Page 27: ...or by sliding the switch through the clamp or gland towards or away from the magnet to a maximum of 20mm Sensing distance is approximately 8mm radius around the end of the switch Machine sensors have 2 parts An inductive proximity switch and a target often a bolt head Adjust the sensor or the bolt to maintain a distance of 2 6 mm between the target and sensor max range 8mm LED indicates sensor is ...

Page 28: ...to scroll through the changeable settings Once user has got to the desired setting to change either press the A tick button or press down on the rotary device The setting value should now be highlighted Now using the rotary device the setting value can be increased or decreased to new desired value Once the desired value has been reached again press either the A tick button or press down on the ro...

Page 29: ...n from the bale To get the best results in these conditions Ensure the tines are fully entering the bale by increasing the tines in timer incrementally and drive to maintain close contact between the pickup and the side of the bale during tine entry Experiment with different tine configurations and density 6 4 or 2 tines in the optional positions High density bales will stress the pickup tines mor...

Page 30: ...ontinue with 8 The table lifts fully but fails to push back Extension in 4 sensor has failed to always closed Try disconnecting the sensor 9 The table pushes back but stops with the hooks in Extension in 4 sensor has failed to always open the bale Check adjustment operation of the sensor 10 The table starts to return to its level position but stops half Tie return 9 sensor has failed to always ope...

Page 31: ...Check hoses for scuffing and leaks Check clamp side safety pins Grease table components 7 points Grease tip pivots 6 points Grease clamp pivots 14 points Wax oil extension bearings and slide section Oil fork rollers 18 Oil beam pulleys 8 Oil tensioner pulleys 2 x 4 2 Check for visible structural damage Check cylinder seals for leakage Check tyre pressures Check wheel nuts are tight Check for any l...

Page 32: ...Do not pour waste oil onto the ground down a drain or into any watercourse If in doubt as to the proper way to recycle or dispose of waste created by using your Big Bale Transtacker consult your local environmental or recycling centre or your local Big Bale Transtacker agent 32 9 0 Warranty The Warranty period for this machine is one year for full parts and labour warranty cover Many customers bel...

Page 33: ...erior View LEFT HAND FLASHER STOP TAIL No PLATE LIGHT FOG LIGHT STOP TAIL RIGHT HAND FLASHER Key Cable Colours R Red Y Yellow G Green B Blue Br Brown Bk Black W White Y G B Br Bk Bk W W R Bk Br G W B Y R W Br Bk FRONT MARKER FRONT MARKER R 10 1 Lighting Wiring Fig 91 ...

Page 34: ...10 0 Electrical Hydraulic Systems 34 Fig 92 10 2 Hydraulic Diagram ...

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Page 36: ...e No B Issue Date 1 06 10 Big Bale Co South Ltd Church House Farm Clewers Hill Waltham Chase Southampton Hampshire U K SO32 2LN Telephone 44 0 1489 899321 Fax 44 0 1489 892188 e mail paul bigbale co uk web www transtacker co uk ...

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