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Operator’s Manual

4600 Baler

HES-O-4600 BLR

r&1 HESSION" ~ THE PRIME LINE

4600 Baler Operator's Manual

Form No. 700 708 413

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTE~JI

SPECIFICATIONS IV

CHECKLISTS 1

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4

GENERAL INFORMATION 8

DESCRIPTION 9

LUBRICATION 15

SERVICING 19

PREPARATION 20

OPERATION 24

MAINTENANCE 30

TROUBLE SHOOTING 58

STORAGE 68

EXTRA EQUIPMENT 69

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SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

Model Weight Length (w/o bale chute)

(with bale chute) (with bale thrower)

Width (overall) Height wlshielding Tire Size

Flotation Pickup

Tire Pressure Wheel Bolts

Torque .

4600 3,600 Ibs. (approx.)

16'10" 19'6" 22'1"

8'3" 5'7 -1/2"

9.5L x 14, 6 ply, right & left 3" x 12", right & left

32 psi 9/16-18 x 1-1/8" Grade 5

100 ft. Ibs. Pickup

Width 70.16" (1782mm) tine to tine; 77" (1956mm) inside (panel to panel)

83.4" (2118mm) outside (panel to panel) Tine bars and tines 4 bars - 56 double tines Tine spacing 2.6" (66mm) Auger 18" 0 .0. Protection slip clutch Gauge wheels 2 (one per side)

Feeding System Packing area Drive Protection

Stuffer Area Stutter Drive Protection

Bale Chamber Size of chamber

Bale Length Density Control

Plunger

double-throw crank No. 80 chain

shear bolt

crank type w/3 tines No. 80 chain

shear bolt

14" x 18" 12" to 52"

spring loaded density control rails

Speed 92 strokes/min. Length of stroke 23" (584mm) Mounting total of 5 sealed ball bearing rollers

Tying Mechanism Knotter or Wire Twister

Drive Protection

Twine Container Capacity (With bale thrower)

Wire Carrier Capacity

No. 50 chain shear bolt

6 balls 5 balls 4 rolls

Main Drive Gearbox hypoid wltapered roller bearings

flywheel wlshearbolt protection

Power Drive PTa Protection U-joint

BALE TH ROWER Weight Height (installed) Length Drive Capacity

540 rpm (ASAE-SAE standard) slip clutch

equal angle

Means of propelling bale Discharge distance

500 Ibs. approx. 72" 63"

hydraulic full capacity of baler 12" wide rough belts

variable Bale length Bale weight

Directional control Hydraulic Cylinder

Bore Stroke length

up to 36" up to 70 Ibs.

hydraulic

2"

Closed Length ct Pins Extended length ct Pins Ports (size)

14" 24-114" 38-114"

1/2" NPTF

Tractor Requirements

PTO Horsepower Hydraulics

540 rpm (ASAE-SAE standard) 2 to 3 plow tractor

1 set of remotes required when using pickup hydraulic cylinder; 1 set ot remotes required when

using bale thrower.

(Specifications subject to change without notice and without liability therefore.)

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JESCRIPTION

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Figure 6

twine through the stripper arm slot (2), across the billhook (3), and into the recess in the twine disc. The twine finger (4) has picked up the twine in front of the needle and moved it back into the path of the bill hook.

I n figure 7, the bill hook (1) has started to revolve, picking up the two strands of twine. Also, the twine disc (2) has started to rotate downward.

In figure 8, the billhook has continued to revolve while the tongue (1) has raised to receive the twine. The twine disc has completed its rotation and the twine is

~I­Figure 8

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Figure 7

in position to be severed by the knife (2). The needle has begun its downward stroke to position the twine in the next twine disc recess where it will be retained for the next knot.

In figure 9, the billhook tongue has closed and the knife has advance, severing both twines (1). The billhook is holding the severed ends of the twine (1). When the loop is stripped off the billhook by the stripper arm flange (2), the knot will be formed. This completes the tying cycle and the knotter is now in position for the next tie.

Figure 9

4. Review the Daily Checklist.

5. When thrower is installed but will not be used, check that bale chute is lowered to drop bale on the ground and that a locking pin is installed on left side of thrower to secure it straight behind the baler.

6. When bale thrower will be used to throw bales, check that bale chute is installed in it's upper location, locking pin is removed to permit thrower to be moved from right to left and that control knob is pulled out and thrower is operating before a bale is made.

OPERATING THE BALER

To start the baler, engage the tractor PTO system and then increase the engine speed to obtain 540 rpm on the baler PTO shaft. Engage bale thrower when used, then engage the tractor clutch and begin with a slow ground travel speed until the baler is functioning properly and a few bales have been discharged. This will allow the operator to gauge the capacity of the machine in relation to the size of the windrow. Check bale density and set controls accordingly.

TRANSPORTING THE BALER

To transport the baler, raise the pickup assembly as high as it will go and remove the jack from the tongue and install it on its storage post. The baler tows directly behind the towing vehicle and is only 8-feet, 3-inches wide. Install a slow moving vehicle emblem on rear of cross member of upper density control rail shown in figure 34 for balers without a bale thrower. The bale thrower has a bracket on the left side, shown

Figure 33

OPERATION

in figure 35, for installation of a slow moving vehicle emblem. Also when transporting the baler with a bale thrower, position the thrower straight behind the bale chamber and install a locking pin on the left side as called out in figure 32. Be sure reflective markings are clean and visible, and be sure safety chain is installed and secured correctly to tractor drawbar support and tongue of baler as shown in figure 33. Limit speed to 20 mph.

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• Figure 34

~~ Attach slow moving ~ vehicle emblem to f. this bracket.

Slow Moving Vehicle alJ Emblem Mounting Bracket if ri';

on B,I, Th,owO( /,~'. 'JJ . '/ " /~

Figure 35

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TROUBLE

Single twine bow knot

Twine cut and/or frayed behind knot

Sisal twine breaks approximately 2-inches from knot on early balers.

PROBABLE CAUSE

Insufficient tension on twine holder

Insufficient tension on billhook cam.

I nsufficient travel of stripper arm past billhook.

Dull twine knife

Not enough clearance between billhook and inside face of the stripper arm. Twine is damaged approximately 1/2" from knot

Rough edges or sharp pro­jection on stripper arm. Twine is damaged approxi­mately 2" from knot

Twine fingers pinching twine against bale chamber. Twine is damaged approxi­mately 3" from knot

Rough or rusty twine finger. Twine delivered by needle is damaged approximately 3" from knot.

Rough bale chamber slot. Twine is damaged approxi­mately 4" from knot.

Pointed projection on plunger bent. Twine is damaged approximately 4-1/2" from knot.

Using early style twine finger cam.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

REMEDY

Increase spring tension on twine holder.

Increase tension on billhook cam.

Adjust stripper arm to obtain more travel past bill hook.

Sharpen twine knife.

Adjust stripper arm.

Polish stripper arm with emery cloth.

Replace spacer in twine finger. Check Adjustment.

Polish twine finger with emery cloth .

Polish slot with emery cloth.

Straighten plunger projections.

I nstall new twine finger cam per Extra Equ ipment.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX

ALPHABETICAL INDEX

Bale Chute Use - Operation 26 Bale Counter - Operation 26 Bale Length - Operation 25 Bale Quarter-Turn Chute Kit - Extra Equipment 69 Bale Thrower Bale Tension - Maintenance 55 Bale Thrower HydrauliC System Reservoir - Servicing 20 Bale Thrower Kit - Extra Equipment 69 Bale Thrower Operation 27 Bale Thrower Pump Drive Belt Tension - Maintenance 56 Bale Weight And Density - Operation 25 Bearing Replacement - Maintenance 55 Before Baling - Operation 28 Belts and Their Care - Maintenance 55

CHECKLISTS 1 Before Each Season Checklist 2 Daily Checklist 2 Delivery Checklist 2 Pre-Delivery Checklist 1

Controls - Operation 24

Decals - Extra Equipment 69 Decals - Safety 6 DESCRIPTION 9

Drive Train 9 General 9 Pickup and Feeding 10 Shearbolts 10 Slip Clutches 10 Twine Knotter Operation 10 Wire Twister Operation 13

Drive Train - Description 9 Dropping Bales on Ground with Bale Thrower Installed - Operation 28

Each Morning Preparation 20 EXTRA EQUIPMENT 69

Bale Quarter Turn Chute Kit 69 Bale Thrower Kit 69 Decals 69 HydrauliC Density Control Kit 69 Hydraulic Pickup Lift Kit 69 ~M~ W

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Extra Equipment, cont. Rear Drop Bale Chute Reduced Bale Density Kit Wagon Hitch Wagon Loading Chute

Flywheel Sheartolt - Maintenance

Gearbox - Servicing Replacement Parts Serial Number Location Warranty Registration

General Description General Information - Maintenance General Operation Gib Key Removal and Installation - Maintenance

HAND SIGNALS Hay Resistor Installation - Maintenance Hydraulic Bale Density Control System - Operation Hydraulic Bale Density Control System - Servicing Hydraulic Density Control Kit - Extra Equipment Hydraulic Lift Cylinder Installation - Maintenance Hydraulic Pickup Lift Kit - Extra Equipment Hydraulic System Filter - Servicing

Knotter Billhook and Cam Adjustment - Maintenance

Light Kit - Extra Equipment LUBRICATION

Roller Chain Sealed Bearings Twine Knotter Assembly Wire Twister Assembly

MAINTENANCE Bale Thrower Bale Tension Bale Thrower Pump Drive Belt Tension Bearing Replacement Belts and Their Care Flywheel Shearnolt General Information Gib Key Removal and Installation Hay Resistor Installation Hydraulic Lift Cylinder Installation Knotter Billhook and Cam Adjustment Needle Installation and Adjustment - Twine Tie Needle Installation and Adjustment - Wire Tie Needle Penetration - Twine Tie Needle Penetration - Wire Tie Needle Timing - Twine and Wire Tie

.4LPHA9&;TICAL INDEX

69 69 69 69

44

19 8 8 8 9

30 24 54

V 47 27 19 69 47 69 20

31

69 15 15 15 16 17

30 55 56 55 55 44 30 54 47 47 31 34 38 35 42 36

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX

Maintenance, cont. Needle Twine Guide Adjustment 37 No. 50 Drive Chain Tension 52 No. 80 Drive Chain Tension 52 Packer, Stuffer and Pickup Drive Shearbolt 44 Pickup Drive Belt Tension 53 Pickup Drive Chain Tension 53 Pickup Drive Slip Clutch Adjustment 46 Pickup Flotation Spring Adjustment 47 Pickup Height Adjustment 46 Plunger Face Extensions 47 Plunger Knife Sharpening and Adjustment 50 Plunger Safety Stop Adjustment 49 Plunger Slot Knives Sharpening and Adjustment 52 Plunger, Rollers and Rail Adjustment 50 PTO Shaft Slip Clutch Adjustment 45 Slip Clutch Care 45 Slowing Pickup Reel Speed 53 Speed of Pickup Reel 53 Stripper Arm Adjustment 32 Stripper Arm Knife Replacement 32 Stuffer Crank to Plunger Timing 54 Thrower Belt Adjustment 56 Thrower Drive Belt Tension 56 Twine Disc Adjustment 33 Twine Finger Adjustment 37 wine Holder Adjustment 34 Twine Tension 31 Twine Tying Mechanism Adjustments 30 Twister Drive Chain Tension 41 Twister Hook Height Adjustment 41 Twister Hook Timing and Adjustment 41 Twister Timing and Adjustment 40 Twister/Knotter Brake Adjustment 43 Twister/Knotter Trip Arm Adjustment 53 Twister/Knotter/Needle Drive Shearbolt 44 Unplugging the Machine 54 Wheel Bearing Replacement 57 Wheel Bolts 56 Wheel Installation 56 Wire Holder Adjustment 40 Wire Roller Alignment 39 Wire Tying Mechanism Adjustment 37

Needle Installation and Adjustment, Twine Tie - Maintenance 34 Needle Installation and Adjustment, Wire Tie - Maintenance 38 Needle Penetration, Twine Tie - Maintenance 35 Needle Penetration, Wire Tie - Maintenance 42 Needle Timing, Twine and Wire Tie - Maintenance 36 Needle Twine Guide Adjustment - Maintenance 37

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX

No. 50 Drive Chain Tension - Maintenance 52 No. 80 Drive Chain Tension - Maintenance 52

Operating the Baler 29 OPERATION 24

Bale Chute Use 26 Bale Counter 26 Bale Length 25 Bale Thrower Operation 27 Bale Weight and Density 25 Before Baling 28 Controls 24 Dropping Bales on Ground with Bale Thrower Installed 28 General 24 Hydraulic Bale Density Control System 27 Operating the Baler 29 Pickup Operation and Positioning 24 PTO Speed 24 Safety Features 24 Tractor Operation 24 Transporting the Baler 29

Packer, Stuffer and Pickup Drive Shearbolt - Maintenance 44 Pickup and Feeding - Description 10 Pickup Drive Belt Tension - Maintenance 53 Pickup Drive Chain Tension - Maintenance 53 Pickup Drive Slip Clutch Adjustment - Maintenance 46 Pickup Flotation Spring Adjustment - Maintenance 47 Pickup Height Adjustment - Maintenance 46 Pickup Operation and Positioning - Operation 24 Plunger Face Extensions - Maintenance 47 Plunger Knife Sharpening and Adjustment - Maintenance 50 Plunger Safety Stop Adjustment - Maintenance 49 Plunger, Rollers and Rail Adjustment - Maintenance 50 PREPARATION 20

Each Morning 20 Tractor Drawbar Dimensions and PTO Alignment 20 Tractor Hookup 20 Twine Installation and Threading Needles 22 Wire Installation and Threading Needles 23

PTO Shaft Slip Clutch Adjustment - Maintenance 45 PTO Speed - Operation 24

Rear Drop Bale Chute - Extra Equipment 69 Reduced Bale Density Kit - Extra Equipment 69 Replacement Parts - General Information 8 Reservoir Breather Cap and Air Filter - Servicing 19 Roller Chain - Lubrication 15

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4 Safety Decals 6

Safety Decals 6 Safety Features - Operation 24 Sealed Bearings - Lubrication 15 Serial Number Location - General Information 8 SERVICING 19

Bale Thrower Hydraulic System Reservoir 20 Gearbox 19 Hydraulic Bale Density Control System 19 Hydraulic System Filter 20 Reservoir Breather Cap and Air Filter 19

Shearbolts - Description 10 Slip Clutch Care - Maintenance 45 Slip Clutches - Description 10 Slowing Pickup Reel Speed - Maintenance 53 SPECIFICATIONS IV Speed of Pickup Reel - Maintenance 53 STORAGE - End of Season 68 STORAGE - New Season Preparation 68 STORAGE 68 Stripper Arm Adjustment - Maintenance 32 Stripper Arm Knife Replacement - Maintenance 32 Stuffer Crank to Plunger Timing - Maintenance 54

Thrower Belt Adjustment - Maintenance 56 Thrower Drive Belt Tension 56 Tractor Drawbar Dimensions and PTO Alignment - Preparation 20 Tractor Hookup - Preparation 20 Tractor Operation 24 Transporting the Baler 29 TROUBLE SHOOTING 58 Twine Disc Adjustment - Maintenance 33 Twine Finger Adjustment - Maintenance 37 Twine Holder Adjustment - Maintenance 34 Twine Installation and Threading Needles - Preparation 22 Twine Knotter Assembly - Lubrication 16 Twine Knotter Operation - Description 10 Twine Tension - Maintenance 31 Twine Tying Mechanism Adjustments - Maintenance 30 Twister Drive Chain Tension - Maintenance 41 Twister Hook Height Adjustment - Maintenance 41 Twister Hook Timing and Adjustment - Maintenance 41 Twister Timing and Adjustment - Maintenance 40 Twister/Knotter Brake Adjustment - Maintenance 43 Twister/Knotter Trip Arm Adjustment - Maintenance 53 Twister/Knotter/Needle Drive Shearbolt - Maintenance 44

Unplugging the Machine - Maintenance 54

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Wagon Loading Chute - Extra Equipment Warranty Registration - General Information Wheel Bearing Replacement - Maintenance Wheel Bolts - Maintenance Wheel Installation - Maintenance Wire Holder Adjustment - Maintenance 'Vire Installation and Threading Needles - Preparation 'Vire Roller Alignment - Maintenance VI/ire Twister Assembly - Lubrication Wire Twister Operation - Description Wire Tying Mechanism Adjustment - Maintenance

ALPHABETICAL INDEX

69 8

57 56 56 40 23 39 17 13 37

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