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Ibex TX31 Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap - Operator’s Manual

5 Maintenance

5.1 Maintenance Safety

•

Never attempt to lubricate, adjust, or remove material from the baler while it is in motion or while tractor

engine is running.

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Wear protective gear such as goggles and gloves if using high pressure air or water to clean the baler.

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Always perform maintenance with the machine positioned on a level surface.

5.2 Maintenance Schedule

Action

Interval

Specifications

As Needed Each Day

of Use

100 Hrs. or

Ea. Season

LUBRICATION

Gearbox – change oil

Gear oil: SAE 90, GL-5

Hydraulic pump – change oil

Hydraulic Fluid, 1.8 qt.

Chain drive sprocket – grease

zerk

NLGI No. 2 Grease

PTO shaft – lubricate

Lubricate according to PTO

shaft manual

Pivot points without bearings

– lubricate

Spray a penetrating

chain/cable lubricant

Roller chains – lubricate

Spray a penetrating

chain/cable lubricant

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Check nut/bolts – tighten any

that are loose

Roller chains – tighten any

that are loose

See Section 5.3.1

Tire air pressure – check and

inflate

Maximum pressure: 28 psi

Operational adjustments

Carry out as specified in

Section 4.1

General machine cleaning

Remove visible dirt/debris.

Do not use pressured water.

Use caution with

compressed air.

Full bale chamber alarm horn

battery – replace

9V battery

Electrical wires – inspect for

wear and replace as needed

Thorough machine cleaning

Clean as discussed in

Section 5.4

Bare metal: apply paint or

grease to prevent rust

Summary of Contents for TX31

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Model IBEX TX31 Mini Round Baler ibexequipment com 833 888 IBEX ...

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Page 3: ... Operator Safety 6 2 1 Tractor Operation Safety 6 2 2 Implement Operation Safety 6 3 Tractor Connection 7 3 1 Thread the Net 7 3 2 Connect the Baler to the Three Point Hitch 9 3 3 Connect the PTO Shaft 9 3 4 Attach the Gate Lift Pull Rope and Net Pull Rope 9 3 5 Check Full Bale Chamber Alarm 10 4 Operation 11 4 1 Operational Adjustments 11 4 1 1 Adjusting Net Roll Tension 11 4 1 2 Adjusting Pickup...

Page 4: ... Maintenance Schedule 16 5 3 Routine Maintenance 17 5 3 1 Pre Work Lubrication 17 5 3 2 Roller Chain Tension 17 5 3 3 Pickup Slip Clutch Tension 18 5 3 4 Pickup Suspension 19 5 4 End of Season Storage 20 5 5 Beginning of Season 20 ...

Page 5: ...the machine outside of those conditions could result in poor performance or damage to the machine The machine is designed to work with tractors with 18 45 engine horsepower Using this machine with a tractor that is outside of the specified power range may result in damage or premature wear of the machine and or sub optimal machine function bale crop that is of optimal length Crop material should n...

Page 6: ...ed into the cylinder by the hydraulic power pack Figure 8 A which is powered by the rotating motion of the PTO shaft which turns the roller chain B 1 2 8 Bale Density Control The density sensor Figure 9 A can be positioned closer or further from the trigger B to vary bale density See Section 4 1 4 for details 1 2 9 Full Bale Chamber Alarm The full chamber horn Figure 10 A sounds when the bale cham...

Page 7: ...ydraulic power unit Figure 8 A to retract the cylinder Figure 14 C to pull the gate open The gate remains open while the lever is pulled Once the lever is released the gate closes The bale ejector Figure 15 A rolls the finished bale far enough from the machine to allow the gate to close Figure 1 Top left side of baler Figure 2 Front left side of baler Figure 3 Left side of baler Figure 4 Left side...

Page 8: ...Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap Operator s Manual Figure 5 Left side of baler Figure 6 Rollers Figure 7 Left side of baler Figure 8 Right side of baler Figure 9 Right side of baler Figure 10 Top right side of baler ...

Page 9: ...Ibex TX31 Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap Operator s Manual 5 Figure 11 Top right side of baler Figure 12 Top left side of baler Figure 13 Front of baler Figure 14 Figure 15 Rear of baler ...

Page 10: ...clear visibility Never operate in dark or foggy conditions where visibility is restricted in front and to the sides of the tractor and implement Ensure that all obstacles steep slopes in the terrain and overhead obstructions are visible The tractor must be equipped with a rollover protection system ROPS and seatbelts to ensure operator safety in case of a rollover incident Always set the parking b...

Page 11: ...eep the brake released e Bring the net up and over the curved spreader bar near the top of the machine Figure 22 f Ensure that the net is spread across the bar Lay the net across the space between the rubber and metal rollers Use a meter stick ruler or similar shaped item to push the net down as evenly as possible between the rollers while using your other hand to pull forward on the rubber roller...

Page 12: ...aler with Net Wrap Operator s Manual Figure 18 Front of baler net roll chamber Figure 19 Top right side of baler Figure 20 Top left side of baler Figure 21 Top right side of baler Figure 22 Top of baler Figure 23 Top of baler ...

Page 13: ...r to the tractor for the first time please note that the PTO shaft may need to be shortened See our PTO Shaft Cutting Guide for details Connect both ends of the shaft by pushing in the locking pin and sliding the yoke onto the PTO of the tractor and baler Push until the locking pin releases and settles into the groove Attach the cover s safety chains to a stationary part of the tractor Leave some ...

Page 14: ... Chamber Alarm Test the function of the full chamber horn by depressing the activation switch Figure 25 A If the horn does not sound try replacing the 9 volt battery and test it again CAUTION Do not operate the baler without a working full chamber horn Figure 25 Right side of baler ...

Page 15: ...is fed down into the chamber Follow the guidelines below to set the proper tension Tension is adjusted by the placement of two tension springs Figure 26 A among several position holes B Holes closer to the front of the machine extend the spring and provide greater tension and vice versa A new roll of netting will require a lower tension setting a hole closer to the rear of the machine than a parti...

Page 16: ... side of baler Figure 29 Front left side of baler 4 1 3 Adjusting Number of Wraps per Bale Netting is continuously unraveled from the roll until it is cut therefore adjusting the timing of the cut will determine how much net is wrapped around each bale This timing is metered in two ways a The metering knife Figure 30 A travels along the threads of the metering rod B as the wrapping process takes p...

Page 17: ...y should be set at a lower density When increasing density always change the position of the sensor gradually until you reach the desired bale density Drastic changes in sensor position could result in bales that are too light or too heavy Bales that are too light may be difficult to wrap and bales that are too heavy may result in shearing of the protective shear bolt Figure 31 Right side of baler...

Page 18: ...n gradually bring the engine RPM up to achieve 540 RPM PTO speed The PTO should remain engaged during all baling activity 2 Drive over the windrow and begin picking up the hay or straw Optimal baling speed will be 2 3 miles per hour or about a slow walk The best speed will depend on field conditions and windrow size 3 Keep an eye on the pickup to make sure the crop is being pulled in by the baler ...

Page 19: ...ith bale wrapping If baling very dry hay and the net does not continue to feed after releasing the activation arm drive forward a few feet adding more hay into the chamber Additional hay in the chamber may provide enough tension to grip the net that has been fed down Using a higher density setting may also be required when baling very dry material To avoid misshapen bales crop should be evenly dis...

Page 20: ...X NLGI No 2 Grease PTO shaft lubricate X X Lubricate according to PTO shaft manual Pivot points without bearings lubricate X X Spray a penetrating chain cable lubricant Roller chains lubricate X X Spray a penetrating chain cable lubricant GENERAL MAINTENANCE Check nut bolts tighten any that are loose X X Roller chains tighten any that are loose X X See Section 5 3 1 Tire air pressure check and inf...

Page 21: ...bricate these joints may result in poor net cutting performance Figure 34 Right side net arm and shaft pivot point Figure 35 Left side net pulley brake and shaft pivot point Figure 36 Right side net metering knife arm pivot point Figure 37 Left side main drive sprocket grease zerk 5 3 2 Roller Chain Tension Roller chains wear and stretch slightly over time with normal use Significant stretching ta...

Page 22: ... is adjusted by changing the position of the tension pulley Optimal tension will result in approximately 0 12 inches 3mm of deflection 5 3 3 Pickup Slip Clutch Tension The baler s pickup comes equipped with a slip clutch protection mechanism When pickup components experience excessive resistance the clutch will slip to prevent damage The clutch s tensions springs Figure 41 A apply pressure to resi...

Page 23: ... pickup is suspended with two 2 springs Figure 42 A one on each side The length of the spring should be approximately 1 7 8 inches 48mm when the pickup is released into working position Tension can be adjusted if necessary by adjusting the position of the nuts B Figure 42 Left side of baler ...

Page 24: ...p removing it occasionally to allow accumulated moisture to dissipate Inspect the machine occasionally for any accumulation of moisture rust or other problems and address accordingly 5 5 Beginning of Season Before the first use of the season on a used machine perform the following actions to ensure trouble free operation Inspect the machine for any rust animal nests or other problems Clean the mac...

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