Tube-Line TL1000R, Operator'S Manual

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Recommended Operating Procedure
We suggest the following method of operating the TL1000R Tubeline Wrapper.
Before you start wrapping your bales you will need to attach the wrapper to the 3 point hitch on your trac-
tor. You will also need to install a plastic film roll to wrap your bales with.
To Install Plastic Wrap Film
Plastic from the factory has a natural tack on the inside. In the event of the plastic being stored for an ex-
tended period of time the tack may migrate to the opposite side. To test for tacky side fold plastic inside to
inside and pull apart. Fold opposite way (top to top) to determine tackier side.
The roll of plastic should be installed with the tack on the inside of the plastic film next to the bale silage.
The plastic then passes over the slave roller and is threaded through the two metal rollers on the Ten-
sioner as shown in the diagram. The two metal stretcher rolls rotate at different speeds. This causes the
plastic to be stretched. It is very important that the plastic goes over the slow roller first and the faster roll
second. If there is any question, which is the faster roller :
• Turn one roller by hand and watch the speed of the other roller, this should help you determine which
is the fast and slow roller. When the plastic is installed correctly, it should stretch tight on the bale to
form a smooth wrapped bale.
Trouble Shooting Plastic Installation
Wrinkles in the plastic with seams between layers easily visible
Check to determine if the plastic is properly routed through the Tensioner rollers.
Plastic tears between the Tensioner and the bale
Film spool holders: not turning freely. Lubricate and turn by hand until free. Slave roller not turning freely.
Lubricate and turn by hand until free.
Tensioner rolls not turning freely : Loosen the bolts holding the bearing and check if this makes a differ-
ence. It may be that the bearings have too much end pressure, in this case re-tighten the bearings and
loosen the locking collar on the roller shaft this will allow the shaft to slide in the bearing; re-tighten the
bearing collar. The gears can also be meshed too tight; this can be fixed by slightly loosening one set of
bearing bolts. Using a hammer and punch, lightly tap the bearing away from the other roller.
Caution - Do not use a hammer on the aluminum stretcher rolls.
Poor quality plastic : Use a brand with good tear resistance.
Tack build up on the rollers: Particularly in hot weather. Clean the Tensioner with warm soapy water Plas-
tic roll is too hot : In very hot weather the plastic can become soft if left in the sun for long periods of time.
In these conditions, the spare rolls should be kept in the shade. After the rolls have been installed on the
machine one can be parked on the bottom and a cover can be placed on the top one. Rolls of plastic may
catch on the bottom of the bale. If bales are misshaped the roll of plastic may drag on the bottom of the
bale, causing the plastic to break.