McHale
F5400
Baler
53
7.1 Control box functions
7.2 Control box operation
In Auto the display shows 'AUTO' while Manual mode is indicated by '- - - -'.
It displays relevant information, regarding function and is used in conjunction with two
hydraulic spool levers on the tractor to operate the baler. One raises or lowers the pick-
up reel and the other opens and closes the baler tailgate. By pulling the cord that is
attached to a diverter valve under the platform, the drop floor can be lowered or raised
while activating the pick-up reel spool lever within the tractor.
7.2.1 Manual cycle
As the chamber fills, the tailgate starts to open against hydraulic accumulator pressure
and the operator is warned by a series of beeps, to stop forward motion. Pushing the
'Net' button will now feed net into the chamber where it will be pulled in by the rotating
bale, after the pre-set amount of net is applied the net cutter will trip cutting the net. The
tailgate can now be opened to discharge the netted bale and baling can resume as
normal.
No.
Function
1
Baler open
2
Net feeding
3
Lube alarm
4
Indicator shows when the chopping knives are fully up (F5400C Only)
5
Indicator shows the bale counter selected, A or B
6
Indicator shows when the net knife has tripped after netting
7
Not used
8
Press once to view active bale counter total
Press again to toggle between counters, A or B
Press and hold to reset current bale counter
9
Net On / Net Delay. In manual press to feed net
In Auto press to delay net feeding
10
Man/Auto. Press to toggle between manual and automatic
11
Not used
Lube/Oil alarm. This reminds the operator after 300 bales to check the
grease and oil levels. To reset the count and alarm, press and hold ‘Totals
A-B’ & ‘Man/Auto’ switches for 5 seconds.