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Operator´s manual BIO bale processor B4000
4.10 Processing bales
4.10.1 How the BIO bale processor functions
During baling the bale processor is driven by
the PTO shaft providing required power to
pick-up, cutting system and chamber rollers.
During the wrapping rollers and prestretcher
ring are powered by the tractor hydraulics. All
hydraulic functions are powered from the
tractor pump and operated/monitored by
means of the control panel installed in the
tractor cab. The computer programme in the
driver module fitted on the bale processor
reads information from sensors and panel,
returning messages to the panel screen and
directing solenoid valves.
The bale processor compresses green mat-
ter, hay and straw lying in swaths into round
bales. The baling material is taken up by the
pick-up and the pressure of the baffle plate
feeds it to the conveyor channel. The two
exterior augers bring wide swaths together to
the width of the bale chamber. The conveyor
drum is equipped with spirally configured
double tines and guarantees continuous
filling of the bale chamber. The baling materi-
al is directed over the 14 blades and cut.
Each blade has foreign body protection and
automatically moves back into cutting posi-
tion once a foreign body has passed. The
knives can be set to two different cutting
positions (precision cutting or normal cutting,
see paragraph 4.4.3). Compression into firm,
dimensionally stable bales occurs in the bal-
ing chamber.
When chamber has reached 90% filling, a
short alarm sounds. When chamber has
reached 100% filling, a continuous alarm
sounds. Stop baling to proceed with net and
film wrapping (automatic or manual, depend-
ing on the selected operation mode).
Depending on the choice, net binding can be
started automatically or manually by operat-
ing the OK-switch (depending on set-up).
Once the binding process is over, chamber
top section is lifted automatically.
Stop PTO shaft when top section is half-
way raised.
OBSERVE! If PTO clutch can be disen-
gaged by an external electric signal, the bale
processor’s control system can automatically
do this by connecting driver module to clutch
system. Default disengaging time is 2.5 sec.
after start lifting top section.
Depending on the choice, prestretcher ring
starts automatically or manually by operating
the OK-switch (depending on set-up), apply-
ing the pre-set number of film wraps around
the bale.
When wrapping is completed, film is gripped
and cut.
Depending on the choice, discharging starts
automatically or manually by operating the
OK-switch (depending on set-up).
The chamber top section is then lowered
automatically or by operating the OK switch
(depending of set-up).
Baling of next bale can start.
4.10.2 Operation in the field
Extensive protection against possible acci-
dents is provided with the bale processor.
However, sufficient care and caution should
be taken when working with the machine.
Checks should be made each time the ma-
chine is used to see that all protective devic-
es are mounted and intact.
Warning:
Never repair functional errors during opera-
tion. Particular care should be taken when
opening and closing the top section. No per-
sons may remain in the top section swinging
range. Shut the hydraulic shut-off tap before
entering the bale chamber.
4.10.2.1 Before start working
Insert net and thread
Check the height of pick-up support
wheels
Check the ground pressure of the pick-up
support wheels
Reset the daily bale counter to zero
Cutting system on/off
Select PTO speed 540 rpm
Operating the machine
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