QUICK START GUIDE
2021-1.1
IBEX EQUIPMENT CO.
ASSEMBLY TIPS
The top part of the metal shipping frame is easily removed to facilitate assembly by
removing the four mounting bolts at the base.
Wheel installation:
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Option 1: Lift the baler from above using a loader or forklift with suitable
capacity. Use the two lift hooks on top of the baler. The baler weighs about
1,100 lbs. Raise the baler up from the pallet, then install the wheels as well as
the wheeled stand that mounts to the front of the baler. The hardware for the
wheels is either in the twine chamber or in a separate small parts bag, and
includes a bolt, washer, and nut for each side. The wheel has two dust cover
caps. Be sure these are secure. A drop of medium strength thread locker is
suggested to keep them from coming off easily.
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Option 2: If an appropriate lift is not available, the baler can be freed from the
pallet by mounting it to the tractor’s 3-point hitch and lifting it. However, the
baler’s 3-point pins must be freed from the shipping frame’s mounting brackets
first. To do this, the baler must be lifted from the front. This can be
accomplished using the top link 3-point pin, using the tractor’s loader, an engine
hoist, or a similar tool. Once this is done, the wheeled stand can be installed.
Once the 3 point pins are freed, link them up to the tractor and lift the baler
from the pallet. Note that the stand may already be installed in the lifted
position on the front of the baler, or it may be stowed in the twine storage
chamber.
Remember to oil all chains before using the machine, including the pickup chain which
is on the lower part of the machine on the left side, obscured by a metal cover.
