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may cause flails to fatigue and excessive vibration which may cause the bearings to fail. Bales
may be dumped into the tub while the rotor is stopped or while it is running.
Shear Bolt
All new Bale King processors are equipped with a shear bolt clutch located at the implement
end of the PTO shaft. The correct size shear bolt is 3/8 x 2” Grade 5 . Any other size or grade
will damage the shear assembly. Spare shear bolts are shipped with each new machine and are
stored along the front top lip of the tub.
If your shear bolt is shearing excessively you may be over-loading the machine. If this
occurs raise the grate assembly to make the machine less aggressive, or roll the bale more
slowly. Always ensure that your machine is running at 1000 PTO RPM.
NOTE: Please consult your local dealer to help pinpoint any problems.
PTO Holder
A PTO shaft holder is standard with your new
Bale King, for safe storage of the PTO shaft
when the processor is not in use.
When unhooking the PTO shaft from
the tractor, lift the free end of the PTO shaft up
and place it in the holder provided. This will
keep the shaft away from the hitch when
hooking the tractor to the machine and keep it
clear from snow and ice.
The hydraulic hoses may need to be adjusted to best fit your tractor, to avoid damage
from rubbing on the PTO shaft shield. This can be done by loosing the bolt on top of the plastic
hose clamp, then pushing or pulling on the hoses to adjust the length.