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E16227_A

Bale Pro

®

Complete Feed Ration
Feed Chopper

 1251

Summary of Contents for Feed Chopper 1251

Page 1: ...O p e r a t o r s M a n u a l E16227_A Bale Pro Complete Feed Ration Feed Chopper 1251...

Page 2: ...hline Manufacturing Ltd All rights reserved The content of this manual was based on the most current information available as of the date of copyright It is the policy of Highline Manufacturing Limite...

Page 3: ...d efficient operation of your Feed Chopper In the manual you will find safety procedures maintenance routines and detailed operational instructions If you find that you require information not covered...

Page 4: ...y 4 Safety Decals 4 Safety Decal Locations 7 Section 2 Operating the Feed Chopper Operating With the Feed Chopper 1 Operating Without the Feed Chopper 5 Unplugging the Feed Chopper 7 Section 3 Maintai...

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Page 6: ...1251 Feed Chopper INTENDED USE OF THE FEED CHOPPER The Feed Chopper is designed to further process and chop animal feed materials that have been initially processed from a round bale by the CFR 1251...

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Page 8: ...MBER Your serial number is found on the serial number plate 1 attached to the Feed Chopper It is important to record the serial number for proof of ownership and for any service or maintenance assista...

Page 9: ...ety Operating and Maintenance information presented in this manual Do not operate or allow someone to operate this equipment until this information has been reviewed This information should be reviewe...

Page 10: ...uation that if not avoided WILL result in DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY The color is Red with White lettering Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided COULD result in DEATH OR SERIOUS...

Page 11: ...nd proper training of personnel involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of this equipment Adapted from ASAE S474 1 Feb 04 5 2 5 1 3 The Feed Chopper 1251 shall not be operated with...

Page 12: ...s injury or death Stand clear of Feed Chopper when it is engaged DO NOT OPERATE WITH SHIELDS MISSING Contact with the moving belt or sheaves may cause serious injury or death Keep shields fastened in...

Page 13: ...ges included in this manual and on decals attached to the machine These instructions and safety messages contain important information Allow only responsible properly instructed individuals to operate...

Page 14: ...Section 1 Safety 219147 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS Page 1 7...

Page 15: ...Section 1 Safety This Page Left Blank Page 1 8...

Page 16: ...the key Wait for all components to stop rotating Do not place hands in the Chopper drive clutch area while the flail drum auger is turning Contact with the rotating large pulley engaged can cause ser...

Page 17: ...handle through the short slot and fasten with the clip pin Fasten the panel in place with the pin in the rear panel 3 Note Before engaging the Feed Chopper drive clutch the Feed Chopper panels must b...

Page 18: ...tch pin plate can cause serious injury Rotate the pulley to align a cutout 1 in the clutch engagement plate with the clutch pin 2 Push the clutch pin in and rotate until the roll pin is engaged with i...

Page 19: ...detected during the operation of the feed chopper immediately stop the machine Determine the source of the problem and fix it before resuming operation 7 Drive ahead slowly while operating the CFR 125...

Page 20: ...t 3 If the rear door is slightly above the blower that means it is sitting on one of the chopper knives Material will collect on the door edge if it is slightly above the blower exit 2 Adjust for the...

Page 21: ...ut Chopping To place feed in a windrow or a bunk raise the discharge panel to the highest position Place the blower discharge panel 1 into one of the upper slots 2 of the arc for the greater lift This...

Page 22: ...the rotor is turning Contact with the rotating knives will cause serious injury 4 Disengage the chopper drive clutch Do not place hands in the Feed Chopper drive clutch area while turning Contact wit...

Page 23: ...tating knives will cause serious injury 6 Remove material from the blower housing area 7 To clear the blower area Remove the clip pin 1 from the bar under the discharge door Remove the bar 2 by pullin...

Page 24: ...hinge towards the back of the slot Pull the on the rear door pin lock 3 to compress the spring to allow the pin to enter the slot on the rear door Align the front door 1 with the long slot Push the ba...

Page 25: ...Section 2 Operating the CFR 1251 Feed Chopper This Page Left Blank Page 2 10...

Page 26: ...sure NLGI Grade 2 grease Every 10 Hours Lubricate 1 point on the chopper rotor front bearing Open the chopper drive shield to access the front grease point Lubricate 1 point on the chopper rotor rear...

Page 27: ...of new knives using the new bolt and nut Belt Tension Adjustment The belt tension adjuster has a spring to keep the tension The belt is tensioned from the factory To confirm adequate belt tension Chec...

Page 28: ...changing the belt 2 Open the drive shield on the left side 2 of the machine Leave this shield attached 3 Remove the drive shield on the right side 3 of the machine Removing this shield will ease the...

Page 29: ...Chopper Belt Tension 219130C 5 Loosen the chopper belt tensioner 6 located below the drive box To loosen the belt tensioner Loosen the jam nut 1 on the threaded rod Turn the nut 2 next to the spring w...

Page 30: ...of the gearbox support See the diagram Lift the support enough to move the drive belt under the support Note Lifting the gearbox support too much may cause the drive shaft to come out of the bearing...

Page 31: ...219128C 5 Place the bolts up through the hitch and tubes and fasten with the nuts 3 Torque to 295 lbf 400 Nm 6 Tighten the feed chopper belt tension To adjust feed chopper belt tension Turn the nut 2...

Page 32: ...Turn the nut 4 next to the spring washer 1 to adjust the spring so it shows in the cut out window 2 Tighten the jam nut 3 on the threaded rod 8 Place the right shield 3 back onto the support and fast...

Page 33: ...scraper on it to allow the bearing bolts to be loose Slide the twine scraper 3 on the bearing bolts until it is almost touching the rotor shaft Do not have the scraper touching the rotor shaft To ens...

Page 34: ...in chopper housing Remove foreign material Check condition of knives Replace knives as pairs and also replace knife pair on opposite side of rotor to maintain rotational balance Check for damage to t...

Page 35: ...side of rotor to maintain rotational balance Rotor bearing has seized Check bearings or replace Rotor Stops Spinning Drive clutch pin has moved out and no longer is engaged with the drive plate Move...

Page 36: ...APPLY TO 1 Any defect which was caused in Highline s sole judgement by other than normal use and service of the Equipment or by any of the following a accident b misuse or negligence c overloading d o...

Page 37: ...eriod will receive the balance of the one year New Equipment Limited Warranty Replacement parts after the original machine warranty are warranted to be free from defects of material for ninety 90 days...

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