Buhler Inland 1500, Operator And Parts Manual

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1500 Bale Carrier
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
CAUTION
Make sure the tractor has a 60 hp (45 kw) or greater rating
and a mass of 12480 LB (5660 kg). Make sure the drawbar is capable of supporting the
1500 Bale Carrier empty or loaded.
WARNING
The tractor must be equipped with an approved Roll over
Protection Structure (ROPS) and safety belts to help prevent personal injury or death
caused by tractor roll over.
To ensure safe and proper operation of the 1500 Bale Carrier, inspect the following
items prior to operation and daily thereafter. Refer to operation, lubrication and
maintenance sections for detailed instructions.
Prior to first use verify that the 1500 Bale Carrier has been properly assembled and
that the operator understands the safety, operating, and maintenance requirements.
Check for missing fasteners and replace if necessary. Refer to maintenance section
for details.
Check and maintain proper tire pressure of 90 psi (620 kpa).
Check for loose wheel bolts. Bolts must be torqued to 125 ft LB (170 Nm).
Clean 1500 Bale Carrier of any foreign material that may have accumulated from
previous run.
Lubricate all points requiring daily lubrication.
Check chain tension and adjust if necessary with front sprocket adjusting bolt
(approximately 6” (15 cm) of upward slack). This is verified by raising the chain by
hand.
Ensure top surface of bale carrier beams are properly coated with a graphite coating
to reduce bale friction while pushing bales back.
Ensure that the tractor used to pull the 1500 Bale Carrier is in working order
according to the tractor manual.
Verify the 1500 Bale Carrier is properly coupled to the tractor with the safety chain.
Inspect all safety reflective decals, slow moving vehicle decals and lights where
applicable.
Inspect the hydraulic system on the 1500 Bale Carrier and your tractor for leaks or
any other damage.
Ensure the control handle actions reflect the movements of the 1500 Bale Carrier.
Inspect all electrical connections to ensure proper function of the machine
Ensure transport safety chain is disengaged from bale lift arm and stored on chain
lug located on second cross member. Failure to do so may cause damage to lift arm.
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