
McHale
F5400
Baler
73
9.14 Chamber door lock
The chamber door lock is to be used, at all times, when the operator wants to enter the
chamber. The lock is located in front of the platform on the left of the machine. See
below for the safety decal and location of the chamber door lock valve. The lock works
by way of a hydraulic on/off valve, while locked the valve is in the ‘off’ (vertical) position
and the hydraulic rams will remain locked open, securing the door in a fixed position.
9.15 Adjusting pick-up float springs
The spring retained collars which are used to adjust the pick-up float springs are
located on either side, underneath the chopper unit. To adjust, follow the procedure
below:
1.
Using the tractor spool handle, hydraulically raise the pick-up, in order to
release float spring pressure.
2.
Ensure that the tractor engine has been shut down, the key removed and the
brakes applied before carrying out the following procedure.
3.
The method of adjustment can be either Type A or Type B, which are shown
below.
(a)
Type A:
Loosen the collar by slacking off the bolts, then tap the collar in
the direction (R) if increased float is required, or in direction (F) if less float
is required. Remember to fully tighten the bolts on the collar when
adjustment is complete.
(b)
Type B:
Loosen the collar by moving the circlip to another groove.
The
ram body on type B has a series of grooves allowing the circlip and collar
to be moved at 10 mm intervals of adjustment. Tap the collar in the
direction (R) if increased float is required, or in direction (F) if less float is
required. Ensure circlip is positioned fully in the nearest groove to
complete adjustment. For normal ground conditions, the circlip should be
positioned on the 7th groove.
WARNING: The operator must be aware of all related warnings,
safety decals and dangers
The operator must be aware of all related warnings, safety decals and
dangers before attempting to carry out any work or maintenance from
within the baling chamber.
Chamber door lock
A
To lock, pull lever (A)
forwards and rotate
down 90°, to the left
vertical position.