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B.
OPERATING YOUR BALEWAGON
1.
When running your unit for the first time or running a new load of hay always start
out at 1 or 2 on your flow control and move up to the right speed. The setting will
vary from tractor to tractor, type of hay and weather conditions. Most units run at
about “3”.
2.
Engage the P.T.O; raise the engine’s RPM up to the tractor manufacturer’s
recommendations. It will require 540 RPM at the P.T.O in order for the Bale Wagon
to work properly.
3.
When you are in a position to feed, reverse the floor-drag-chain to relieve any
pressure against the beaters on start up.
4.
When the beaters and cross feed have reached optimum speed, start the hydraulics
control on the floor. If the oil by-passes in the flow control you maybe feeding the
hay into the beaters faster than the knives can cut it. If this is the case, slow the floor
down with the flow control.
5.
After you have run the first set of bales, CHECK floor chains for tightness: the
chains will stretch. Continue checking weekly. Refer to section 4.0
C.
CROSS FEED BELT ADJUSTMENT – FOR IDLER ROLLER
Idler roller is opposite of discharge side. To keep your belt running true, follow the
adjustment procedures below:
1.
If your belt is rubbing or riding to the left side or front of the unit adjust left hand
take up by screwing in the bearing, to cause the belt to ride back to the center of the
cross feed.
2.
If the belt is rubbing or riding to the right side or back of the unit, adjust right hand
take-up by screwing in the bearing, to cause the belt to ride back to the center of the
Crossfeed.
