Metal-Fach Z589, Operating & Maintenance Manual

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Z589
Round Baler
If the belts slip sideways at the machine front, adjust at the position R2 :
a) Open the gate slightly to loosen the belts. Lock the gate by shifting the valve block lever into the locked
position (Closed Padlock), see Chapter 4.5.9 "Gate safety lock".
• Stop the machine and wait until all moving machine components stop completely.
• Stop the tractor engine and remove the ignition key.
b)
Open the machine side guard panel on the side to be adjusted.
c)
Position yourself so you can reach the adjustment point
R2
, which is located under the machine top cover, and
loosen the bolt A .
d) Loosen or tighten the tensioner counternuts d to lower of lift the roller end. Retighten the bolt A and the
counternuts d . Close the guard panel.
e) Make sure no bystanders are near the machine (otherwise remove them from direct vicinity). Release the gate
safety lock and close the gate.
f) Start the tractor and engage the PTO at a low speed to check if the belts are running correctly.
Repeat the steps a) to f) until correct adjustment is achieved.
If the belt adjustment procedure does not solve the problem, contact your nearest
Authorised Service Centre.
9.5.2 BELT MAINTENANCE
Follow this procedure to replace the belts or switch their positions:
Open the gate partially and lock it with the gate safety locks to prevent accidental closing, see Chapter 4.5.9
"Gate safety lock".
• Now you may replace the belts or switch their positions.
IMPORTANT!
The maximum permissible difference between the longest and the shortest belt shall not exceed
2.5÷3 cm.
You can one or add more links to the belts, provided that the link type is identical with the specific belt.
Note :
Leave a minimum distance
D
of
50 cm
between two staples. Keep the same direction of motion
identified by the arrow marks.
The arrow mark shows the belt direction of movement on the machine.
Unlock the gate before closing it shut after servicing.