Tube-Line TL5500 2004, Owner'S Manual

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Trouble Shooting Plastic Installation
1.
Wrinkles in the plastic with seams between layers easily visible.
Check to determine if plastic is properly routed through the metal tensioner rollers.
2. Plastic tears between tensioner and bale.
Reel holders not turning freely. Lubricate and turn manually until free.
Slave roller not turning freely. Lubricate and turn manually until free.
Poor quality plastic. Use a brand with a good tear resistance.
Tack build-up on rollers. Particularly in hot weather, the tack, which sticks the layers of plastic together, can
build up on the rollers. Clean the tensioner with warm soapy water.
Plastic 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 installation on the machine the
roll can be parked under the row of wrapped bale if not used for an extended period of time. In extreme heat,
the top position roll on twin tensioner machines can be covered to provide shade when not in use.
Roll of plastic catching on the bottom of the bale. If bales are misshapen, the roll of plastic may drag on the
bottom of the bale, causing the plastic to break.
If wrapper is equipped with electric automation:
Switch the control to manual.
Caution: Prior to rotating hoop, check to be sure guards are in place and all persons are clear of hoop.
-Test the hydraulics by rotating the hoop and moving the bale ram back and forth.
-Install the roll of plastic according to Plastic Installation diagram.
Caution: Close guards after installing plastic to avoid injury.
Caution: Round bales are heavy and silage bales are even heavier. Use only authorized bale-handling equipment.
Keep bales low when turning loader.