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INTRODUCTION & GENERAL INFORMATION
Thank you for purchasing your new Roto-King Round Bale Processor (RK-500). Your RK-500
was designed to load and process large round bales such as hay, straw, cornstalks, etc... The
RK-500 attaches to the front end of most tractor loaders, skid steers, telehandlers, and wheel
loaders. These front-end loader mounting kits are available through your local dealer from MDS
Manufacturing Co., Inc.
The purpose of this manual is to assist you in safely assembling, operating, and maintaining
your Roto-King Bale Processor. With proper usage and service as outlined in this manual, the
RK-500 will provide you many years of dependable operation. Any person who will be
assembling, operating, maintaining, or working with this product is required to read and
completely understand the information and instructions contained in this manual. If anyone
does not understand something that is contained in this manual, please contact your dealer or
MDS Manufacturing Co., Inc. to obtain further assistance.
The illustrations and data used in this manual were current at the time of printing, but due to
possible engineering and/or production changes, this product may vary slightly in detail. MDS
Manufacturing, Co., Inc. reserves the right to make modifications to this product without
notification.
Throughout this manual, reference may be made to:
Power Unit – the engine-driven machine to which this product must be attached
Right, Left, Front, or Rear – Directions that are determined with relation to the operator
of the equipment seated in the operator’s seat
IMPORTANT -- Precautions that must be followed to prevent damage to equipment
NOTICE – Precautions that must be followed to prevent substandard performance
SERIAL NUMBER
The serial number plate is located at the top center of the back of the frame of the Roto-King.
Please refer to the serial number when ordering parts or requesting additional information.
PRODUCT WEIGHT
THE BASE WEIGHT OF THE RK-500 IS 1,035 LBS.
This weight does not include the options
such as mounting kit, hose kit, etc.
