Tube-Line BALE BOSS II, Operator'S Manual

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4-2 Section 4 - Processor Pre-operation - Bale Processor Boss II
Preperation
• Check chains and belts for proper tension.
• Make certain that all safety signs are in place and legible.
Refer to the safety sign page in this manual for the placement
of safety signs for this product.
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Remove any twine / netting from flail drum with a utility knife.
Twine build up can cause drum imbalance.
• Make certain that all locking pins, latches and connection
devices are properly installed and secured.
• Remove fork transport lock pin. Store on power unit.
• Remove all foreign objects from processor and bales.
• Back power unit to Boss II hitch.
• Attach Boss II Processor to power unit by dropping drawpin
through holes in processor hitch and power unit drawbar.
• Turn handle on jack until it is fully raised.
• Pull pin out of jack bushing, pivot horizontally, lock pin in place.
• Remove blocking from wheels before moving processor.
• Drive slowly through gates and doors.
• DANGER: Avoid contacting overhead wires.
PTO Driveline
The PTO driveline drives the Flail Drum.
• Inspect driveline shield for free rotation.
• Only connect processor PTO drivelines to corresponding PTO power unit drive shafts, 1000 RPM
to 1000 RPM or 540 RPM to 540 RPM. Do not attempt tp use a miss matched PTO connection.
• PTO drive-line maintenance instructions must be read before attaching and operating. The
maintenance instructions are attached to the chain supplied on the drive-line. Failure to do so
may result in damage to the drive-line and/or machine, may also void warranty.
• Proper and adequate length of the drive-line must be maintained in order to have maximum one
third engagement of telescoping tubing.
• Too short of a drive-line will result in premature failing of the drive-line. Too long of a drive-line will
result in damage to drive-line, tractor PTO and implement.
• PTO shaft drive-line must not be opened without all safety shields in place. PTO shaft drive-line
must be attached securely before operating.
• At no time should any persons be in the immediate area of the PTO shaft drive-line and machine
while the PTO shaft drive-line is being operated.