McHale
Fusion Vario
Baler & Wrapper
77
Selectable knife operation (Automatic)
7.3.2 Bale Shape Indicator
This is used to tell the operator which side of the bale needs to be filled with crop when
baling narrow swathes.
When the bale formation is even, no direction arrows are shown and both bar graphs
are full. As the bale shape starts to become uneven, an arrow will appear over the
steering wheel symbol indicating the direction to turn the tractor steering wheel to fill
the bale evenly. The yellow vertical bar graph shows the operator how uneven the bale
shape is. As the bale becomes uneven, the bar graph reduces gradually on the
chamber side that requires more crop. As the bar graph reduces the steering indicator
extends in the direction in which the steering wheel must be turned.
The Bale Shape Indicator can be turned on/off in the Machine Menu. The indicator can also
be zeroed (centred) in this menu. Normally, this is only required with a new machine or when
the sensor is replaced. To set the zero position, select the bale shape sensor button in the
menu. Once selected, button L5 becomes active as shown below. Press button L5 until an
audible beep is heard, indicating that the zero position is now set. Make sure the chamber is
fully closed with no crop in the chamber when zeroing the indicator.