Claas Variant 260, Variant 260RC, Variant 280, Variant 280RC User Manual
VARIANT 260
VARIANT 260 ROTO CUT
VARIANT 280
VARIANT 280 ROTO CUT
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Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
INTRODUCTION
These operating instructions for round balers
VARIANT 260/260 RC and VARIANT 280/280 RC
(valid from 73000005; 73200011) were primarily
written for the machine operator and inform about use,
adjustment and operation of the round baler.
Please follow the guidelines on correct care and
maintenance of your round baler to ensure permanent
availability and a long service life of the round baler.
Have your round baler inspected by your CLAAS
service center immediately after harvest within the
framework of these winter storage recommendations.
Deficiencies in maintenance or incorrect operation
lead to a drop in performance and result in time losses.
Use our experience and latest knowledge in long stalk
harvest implemented in this round baler by correct
operation and thorough maintenance, and your round
baler will always produce excellent results.
Your CLAAS Service Department
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Contents
Contents
CONTENTS
Contents
1. Introduction
Introduction ............................................................................ 1.1.1
2. Contents
3. General notes
Road traffic ............................................................................ 3.1.1
To be observed especially ..................................................... 3.2.1
Type plate ........................................................................ 3.3.1
Machine serial number .................................................... 3.3.1
4. Safety precautions
Safety precautions ................................................................. 4.1.1
Personal injury may result if these safety precautions
are not followed ............................................................... 4.1.1
Safety signs ..................................................................... 4.1.3
Transporting baler on a public thoroughfare .................... 4.1.3
Transporting baler on a public thoroughfare .......................... 4.1.5
Recommended warning lights ......................................... 4.1.5
Preparing for transport ..................................................... 4.1.5
4.
4. Safety signs
5. Technical data
CLAAS Variant 260/280 / Variant260/280 RC ...................... 5.1.1
Intake elements ............................................................... 5.1.1
Cutting device .................................................................. 5.1.1
Bale compression ............................................................ 5.1.2
Wrapping facility .............................................................. 5.1.2
Wheels ............................................................................. 5.1.2
Hydraulics ........................................................................ 5.1.2
Required tractor hydraulics .............................................. 5.1.3
Hydraulic pressure ........................................................... 5.1.3
Electrics ........................................................................... 5.1.3
CLAAS Variant 260/280 / Variant260/280 RC ...................... 5.1.4
Dimensions of the round baler ......................................... 5.1.4
CLAAS Variant 260/280 / Variant260/280 Roto Cut ............. 5.1.5
Safety installations ................................................................. 5.1.5
Shearing screws .............................................................. 5.1.5
Overload clutch ................................................................ 5.1.5
6. Design and working principle
Machine overview .................................................................. 6.1.1
Power train ...................................................................... 6.1.3
Shear coupling and freewheeling propshaft .................... 6.1.3
Cam clutch – propshaft .................................................... 6.1.3
Pick up ............................................................................. 6.1.4
Cutter ............................................................................... 6.1.5
Dummy blade holder (optional) ....................................... 6.1.5
Baling chamber ................................................................ 6.1.6
Wrapping of bales ............................................................ 6.1.6
Bale ejector ...................................................................... 6.1.7
Storage of round bales .................................................... 6.1.7
Rotor shut down clutch .................................................... 6.1.7
Manual reversing of rotor ................................................. 6.1.8
Twine boxes .................................................................... 6.1.8
Steps ............................................................................... 6.1.9
Fire extinguisher (country option) .................................... 6.1.9
Active hydraulic system ................................................... 6.1.9
Automatic chain lubrication ........................................... 6.1.10
Side indicator (optional) ................................................ 6.1.11
Control box .................................................................... 6.1.11
7. Before starting operation
Check and pay attention to the following before
starting operation of the machine .......................................... 7.1.1
Hitching up the baler ............................................................. 7.2.1
Coupling the propshaft to the baler ................................. 7.2.1
Propshaft with clamping cone lock .................................. 7.2.2
Installing propshaft with CC-lock ..................................... 7.2.2
Parking support ............................................................... 7.2.2
Before coupling the round baler ...................................... 7.2.3
After coupling the round baler ......................................... 7.2.3
Coupling to the trailer coupling ring ................................. 7.2.3
Greasing the towing eye ................................................. 7.2.4
Connecting the propshaft to the tractor
(for trailer coupling) ........................................ 7.2.4
Shortening the propshaft ................................................. 7.2.6
Preventing the propshaft guards from rotating
with the drive shaft .......................................................... 7.2.7
Coupling to the towing hitch ............................................ 7.2.8
Connecting the propshaft to the tractor ........................... 7.2.9
Attaching to the ball head .............................................. 7.2.10
Connecting the cables ........................................................... 7.3.1
Control box ...................................................................... 7.3.1
Power supply ................................................................... 7.3.1
Travel lights ..................................................................... 7.3.1
Connecting hydraulic hoses ............................................ 7.3.2
Tailgate opening speed ................................................... 7.3.2
Before transport ..................................................................... 7.4.1
8. Setting up the baler
Collecting ............................................................................... 8.1.1
Height adjustment of pick-up ........................................... 8.1.1
Adjusting pick-up working height
(Pick-up without support wheels) .................................... 8.1.1
Pick-up with support wheels ............................................ 8.1.2
Support wheels ............................................................... 8.1.2
Cutting device
(VARIANT 260/280 RC) ........................................................ 8.2.1
Dummy knives ................................................................. 8.2.1
Installing and removing knives ........................................ 8.2.1
Placing the blades into the dummy blade holder ............ 8.2.2
Locking the knives ........................................................... 8.2.3
Pressing bales ....................................................................... 8.3.1
Baling pressure adjustment ............................................. 8.3.1
Adjusting the bale diameter ............................................. 8.3.1
Adjusting the soft core diameter ...................................... 8.3.2
Wrapping ............................................................................... 8.4.1
Net wrapping ................................................................... 8.4.1
Inserting the net .............................................................. 8.4.1
Adjusting the number of net windings ............................. 8.4.5
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Twine wrapping ................................................................ 8.4.6
Threading the wrapping twine .......................................... 8.4.6
Adjusting number of twine windings .............................. 8.4.10
Adjusting the twine windings at the outer edges
of the bale ...................................................................... 8.4.11
Tying with three threads ................................................ 8.4.12
Preparing the twine eyelet ............................................. 8.4.12
Tying with three threads ................................................ 8.4.12
Baler adjustment under extreme silage conditions ................ 8.5.1
Removal of belt guides .................................................... 8.5.1
Installation of belt guides ................................................. 8.5.1
Round baler with twine and net wrapping .............................. 8.6.1
Changing to twine wrapping ............................................ 8.6.1
Adjusting drive for twine wrapping ................................... 8.6.1
Applying the V-belt brake ................................................. 8.6.1
Changing to net wrapping ................................................ 8.6.2
Adjusting drive for net wrapping ...................................... 8.6.2
Releasing V-belt brake .................................................... 8.6.2
Baling of silage ................................................................ 8.6.2
Installing dummy knife holder (optional) on
VARIANT ROTO CUT ..................................................... 8.6.3
9. Operation
Starting operation of round baler ........................................... 9.1.1
Charging the baling chamber ........................................... 9.1.2
Side indicator ................................................................... 9.1.3
Automatic wrapping ......................................................... 9.1.4
Tying delay ...................................................................... 9.1.4
Delay function .................................................................. 9.1.4
Twine wrapping: Setting the delay ................................... 9.1.4
Net wrapping: Setting the delay ....................................... 9.1.5
Wrapping and ejection of bales ....................................... 9.1.6
Placement of bales .......................................................... 9.1.8
Output of bales without bale ejector ................................ 9.1.8
Bale counter ..................................................................... 9.1.8
Round baler with net wrapping ........................................ 9.1.8
Round baler with twine and net wrapping ........................ 9.1.8
Round baler with twine wrapping ..................................... 9.1.8
Manual overload of automatic wrapping .......................... 9.1.9
Triggering early wrapping ................................................ 9.1.9
Delaying the wrapping process: ....................................... 9.1.9
Cutting device (ROTO CUT) .......................................... 9.1.10
Slewing the blades in ..................................................... 9.1.10
Slewing the blades out ................................................... 9.1.10
Adjusting the volume of the audible warning signal ....... 9.1.10
Blockage of the round baler ................................................... 9.2.1
Cam clutch – propeller shaft ............................................ 9.2.1
Rotor reversing facility
(VARIANT 260/280 / 260/280 RC) ................................... 9.2.1
Fault, cause or remedy .......................................................... 9.3.1
Twine wrapping ................................................................ 9.3.1
Net wrapping .................................................................... 9.3.2
10. After use
Unhitching the baler ............................................................. 10.1.1
Wheel chock .................................................................. 10.1.1
Parking support .............................................................. 10.1.1
Control box .................................................................... 10.1.2
Hydraulic hoses and electrical wiring ............................. 10.1.2
Propshaft ....................................................................... 10.1.3
Gauge wheels ............................................................... 10.1.4
Cleaning of dirt .............................................................. 10.1.4
11. Maintenance
Important notes on maintenance ......................................... 11.1.1
General notes on maintenance ..................................... 11.1.1
Maintenance and lubricant tables ........................................ 11.2.1
Maintenance tables ....................................................... 11.2.1
Lubricant table ............................................................... 11.2.2
Drives .................................................................................. 11.3.1
Shear pin main drive ..................................................... 11.3.1
Shear pin pick-up drive .................................................. 11.3.1
Mitre gear ...................................................................... 11.3.1
Tightening the drive chains ........................................... 11.3.2
Tightening the pick-up drive chain ................................. 11.3.2
Tensioning the drive chain for the feed auger ............... 11.3.3
Adjusting the pressure springs for the pressing roller ... 11.3.3
Adjusting the clamping device for the net blade ............ 11.3.4
Adjusting the disc brake ................................................ 11.3.4
Tightening the chain drive tension springs
(belts and rotor) ............................................................. 11.3.4
Tightening the chain drive tension springs
in the tailgate ................................................................. 11.3.5
Adjusting the tension springs for top tensioning arm ..... 11.3.5
Adjusting the tension springs for bottom tensioning arm 11.3.5
Tightening the tension spring for the net roll brake bow 11.3.6
Adjusting the spring cylinder for freewheeling drive ...... 11.3.6
Adjusting the bale ejector tension springs ..................... 11.3.6
Adjusting the linkage to the bale ejector limit switch ..... 11.3.7
Drive brake for twine wrapping ...................................... 11.3.7
Adjusting the pressure springs on shut-off coupling ...... 11.3.7
Adjusting the friction clutch pressure springs
(ratchet wheel) (Net wrapping) ...................................... 11.3.7
Adjusting the twine tensioner ........................................ 11.3.8
Settings of the inductive sensors ................................... 11.3.8
Inductive sensor „maximum ball diameter“ .................... 11.3.8
Inductive sensor „closed door“ ...................................... 11.3.8
Hydraulic oil filter
(Machines with filter system) ......................................... 11.3.9
Automatic chain lubrication ......................................... 11.3.10
Adjusting the Linatex guide plate ................................ 11.3.11
Fire extinguisher (optional) .......................................... 11.3.12
Flat belts .............................................................................. 11.4.1
Relieving flat belts ......................................................... 11.4.2
Checking flat belts ......................................................... 11.4.3
Relieving flat belts ......................................................... 11.4.4
Installing flat belts .......................................................... 11.4.6
Belt alignment ................................................................ 11.4.7
Adjusting the scraper, bottom roller ............................... 11.4.7
Tires .............................................................................. 11.4.8
Check tight fit of wheel nuts .......................................... 11.4.8
Checking wheel hub backlash ....................................... 11.4.8
Adjusting the backlash .................................................. 11.4.8
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Proposals for winter storage ................................................ 11.5.1
12. Lubrication chart
Lubricants and notes ........................................................... 12.1.1
13. Glossary
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General notes
General notes
General notes
ROAD TRAFFIC
The vehicle operator must always have two wheel
chocks on the vehicle.
When driving on public roads with agricultural or
forestry equipment attached, the highway code of
the respective country must be strictly complied
with.
Above all, no bale must be in the round baler.
If parts of the baler, the conditions of which are
clearly specified, are later changed or modified in
such a way that their operation will endanger any
other participants in traffic, the type approval will
become invalid and a new type approval must be
applied for. In this case the Iof working equipment
must be presented to the responsible technical
inspection authority for motor vehicles (e.g. TÜV) for
issuing an expertise (§ 19 para. 2 StVZO).
If you are in doubt that this may be the case, please
contact us as the manufacturer.
If the round baler is pulled after a tractor, especially
the following devices have to be connected:
- The cable of the lighting equipment.
- The cable for power supply.
Before starting to drive the condition of:
- the connection between pulling vehicle and baler
- the lighting equipment must be checked.
If the license plate given to the vehicle owner for
one his tractors is concealed when the baler is
hitched up, attach a picture of this plate, including its
lighting, onto the baler.
The local road traffic regulations may differ in
individual countries.
The maximum speed under the road traffic
regulations for the country of operation must be
observed. However, the hitched baler is designed to
travel at a maximum speed of 25 km/h (16 mph). It
is not permissible to exceed that speed.
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TO BE OBSERVED ESPECIALLY
In order to avoid any dangers all information in
these operating instructions must be read and
applied by all persons using, maintaining,
repairing or inspecting this round baler. Read in
particular the section “Concerning safety”.
The use of spare parts, accessories and
attachments not originally supplied by CLAAS
and not tested and approved by CLAAS may
impair design specific characteristics of CLAAS
machines or have a negative effect on their
functionality, thereby impairing the active and/
or passive driving as well as the working safety.
CLAAS does not assume liability for damage
resulting from the use of parts, accessories and
attachments not originally manufactured and
supplied by CLAAS.
Technical data, dimensions and weights are
non-binding. The right for changes in the course
of technical development and errors remains
reserved.
The terms front, rear, right and left always apply
in travel direction.
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General notes
When ordering spare parts or if you have any technical
questions please provide the machine number of the
round baler together with the respective serial number.
This is absolutely necessary in order to avoid wrong
spare parts deliveries.
Type pl ate
The type plate with the machine serial number is fixed
to the right hand machine wall.
A=Type
B = Year of construction
C = Machine number
D = Permissible total weight
(Fig. 1, 2)
1
Type:
N°
Année de Fabrication
Poids total autorisé en charge
USINES CLAAS - FRANCE
57148 - WOIPPY
800093
A C
B
D
2
Machine serial number
The machine number is additionally stamped in the
tie-bar above the right-hand wheel.
(Fig. 3)
3
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Safety precautions
Safety precautions
Safety precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
For your safety, and those working with you, follow
these safety precautions and observe all safety
signs on the machine.
In order to provide a better view, certain
photographs or illustrations in this manual may
show an assembly with the safety shield removed.
However, a machine should never be operated in
this condition. Keep all shields in place. If shield
removal becomes necessary for repairs, replace
shield prior to machine operation!
Replace any Danger, Warning, Caution or
Instruction Safety signs that are missing or not
readable. Location of safety signs are indicated
within this manual.
Note!
The figure in () refers to the adjacent picture
and indicates the correct location of the
safety sign on the machine.
Personal inj ury ma y result if these safety precautions are not followed
• MAKE SURE no person is allowed on any part
of the Baler when tractor is running.
• MAKE SURE all safety shields and covers are
installed properly when Baler is operating.
• MAKE SURE all bystanders are in a safe
position before starting the tractor or operating
Baler.
• MAKE SURE the pickup head is fully lowered
before any part of the hydraulic system is
disconnected.
• MAKE SURE no one is allowed under the
pickup head unless the pickup head is in
transport position and securely locked.
• MAKE SURE all safety shields on Baler are in
place and secured when any have been
removed for servicing, to make adjustments,
etc. Remember, these shields are provided for
the protection of those working on or around
the Baler.
When parts are replaced that have safety signs,
make sure you install a new safety sign with each
new part.
Note!
New safety signs are available from your
CLAAS Dealer.
Attention!
Before using the machine read and
understand Operator’s Manual safety
messages!
Read and understand all safety signs on the
machine.
Learn and practice safe use of controls before
operating.
It is your responsibility to understand and follow
manufacturers instructions on machine operation,
service, and to observe pertinent laws and
regulations.
Operator Manuals may be obtained from your
CLAAS Dealer.
• NEVER STAND in path of Baler while
operating.
• KEEP OUT of Baler compartment while
operating.
• BE SURE all hydraulic fittings are tightened
securely whenever they have been loosened or
disconnected. Replace all hoses which have
become frayed. Escaping hydraulic oil under
pressure can cause personal injury.
• If Baler hydraulic system is equipped with an
accumulator, accumulator shutoff valve must be
closed before: (a) any part of the hydraulic
system is loosened or is to be disconnected,
and (b) the Baler is to be transported for any
distance.
• T AKE NO TE that hydraulic fluid under pressure
escaping from a very small hole can be almost
invisible. Use a small piece of cardboard or
wood to search/check for possible leaks.
• NEVER use your hands to detect pressure
leaks.
• CONSULT A DOCTOR immediately if you
sustain an injury by escaping fluids. Serious
infection or reactions can develop if proper
medical treatment is not administered quickly.
• MAKE SURE all oil or grease is removed from
operator’s ladder and platform and other
access areas immediately if any is spilled.
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• BE EXTRA CAREFUL to keep hands, feet and
loose clothing away from moving parts.
• READ THIS MANUAL and take note of ALL
safety precautions included herein.
Attention!
Do not remove, install or make repairs to a
tire on a rim. Take tire and rim to the
nearest available tire specialist, who have
experience and the safety tools. If the tire
is not correctly positioned on the rim, or
the tire pressure is too high then the tire
bead is liable to loosen on one side,
resulting in the pressured air to leak out at
high speed and with force. This can lead
to the risk of the tire flying off and causing
serious injury!
Attention!
To provide more secure hand and foot
mobility, preventing slipping and possible
injury, always face the machine when
mounting and dismounting.
Danger!
Never operate the engine in a closed
building. Proper ventilation is required
under all circumstances.
Contact with belts, chains etc. can cause
injury. Keep clear.
A tire can explode during inflation and
cause serious injury or death. Never
increase air pressure beyond 35 PSI to
seat the bead on the rim. Replace a tire if
it has a defect. Replace a wheel rim which
has cracks, wear or severe rust. Make
sure that all the air is removed from a tire
before removing the tire from the rim.
Never use force on an inflated or partially
inflated tire. Make sure the tire is correctly
seated before inflating.
Danger!
Check the machine for leaks or any parts
that are broken, not working correctly, or
missing. Before you start the machine,
tighten all caps, dipsticks, battery covers,
etc.
Never use gasoline, naphtha or any other
volatile material for any cleaning
purposes. These materials may be toxic
and/or flammable.
Attention!
To help prevent personal injuries during
operation and maintenance, loose shirts,
sleeves or jackets must never be worn by
the operator.
Danger!
Before starting the tractor, be sure all
operating controls are in neutral. This will
ease starting loads on the starter and
batteries of the tractor and will eliminate
the accidental start up of power driven
equipment.
Travel speed should be such that
complete control and machine stability is
maintained at all times. Where possible,
avoid operating near ditches,
embankments and holes. Reduce speed
when turning, crossing slopes, and on
rough, slick, or muddy surfaces.
Use only metric tools. Other tools may not
fit properly. They may slip and cause
injury.
Danger!
Before leaving the tractor, stop the engine,
and remove the starter key. The gear shift
lever must be in neutral and the parking
brake engaged.
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Danger!
On highways use lighting equipment
according to local laws. Keep SMV
emblem clean and visible. Replace SMV
emblem when damaged or sun faded.
Stop, look and listen before entering
public thoroughfare or a highway.
Attention!
Safety precautions
Safety signs
Collision of high speed road traffic and
slow moving machines can cause
personal injury or death.
Stay off slopes too steep for safe
operation. Shift down before you start up
or down a hill with heavy load. Avoid ”free
wheeling”.
Danger!
Provide a first aid kit for use in case of
accident.
As a safety precaution, it is suggested one or
more fire extinguishers be carried on the Baler
at all times. Fire extinguishers must be
purchased from Fire & Safety equipment supply
store.
Attention!
Look for this symbol to point out important
safety precautions. It means BECOME
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
This machine is of metric design.
Measurements in this manual are metric
with the customary U.S. measurements
following. Use only metric hardware and
tools as specified.
Attention!
Install new safety signs if the old safety
signs are destroyed, lost, painted over or
can not be read. When parts are replaced
that have safety signs, make sure you
install a new safety sign with each new
part.
Note!
New safety signs are available from your
Dealer or write to:
CLAAS OF AMERICA Inc.
P.O.Box 3008
3030 Norcross Drive
Columbus Indiana 47201
USA.
Transporting baler on a public thoroughfare
Whenever a Baler is to be transported on a public
thoroughfare, the following preparation of the Baler
should be made:
• Position pickup in the transport position. Close
gate, raise pickup and converging wheels, if
equipped.
• Make sure warning devices, such as slow
moving vehicle emblem, reflectors, etc., are
installed, clean and are in good condition.
Replacement Parts:
– When replacement parts are necessary for
periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine
CLAAS replacements must be used to restore
your equipment to original specifications.
– CLAAS will not claim responsibility for usage of
unapproved parts and/or accessories and
damages as a result of their usage.
• Use flashinglights according to local laws. Keep
SMV emblem clean and visible. Replace SMV
emblem when damaged or sun faded.
• For reference purposes, measure the overall
width and height of the Baler. These
measurements are particularly important for
transporting along narrow roads and where
underpasses may be encountered.
• If the Baler hydraulic system is equipped with
an accumulator, make sure the accumulator
shutoff valve is closed.
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Danger!
Proper tire pressure should be maintained
at all times to insure stability during road
travel.
Always use a safety chain while
transporting baler. Sudden jolts or rocking
could cause the drawbar to break. If a
rocking motion occurs when transporting,
reduce speed until rocking stops. Check
rear tractor wheels for any tire tread wear
or pressure loss. Refer to operator’s
manual for tractor tire pressures.
Use care when towing baler at transport
speeds. Reduce speed if the weight of
baler exceeds weight of tractor.
When towing baler on public roads, an
extended mirror to improve visibility of
traffic behind the baler is recommended.
Mirrors are available from your dealer.
When the Baler is being transported on a public
thouroughfare, the following precautions must be
observed:
• Reduce speed before applying the brakes.
Using a hydrostatic transmission to slow the
vehicle is more effective than merely applying
the brakes.
If in doubt regarding local or state/provincial laws
pertaining to transportation of farm equipment,
consult your local law enforcement agency.
Danger!
Use or warning lights and turn signals are
recommended when transporting this
equipment on public roads, unless
prohibited by state or Local Laws.
A safety lighting kit is available from your
CLAAS dealer.
☞ Always use a safety chain when
transporting baler on public roads.
Transporting baler at speeds in excess
of 20 mph (32 km/h) is not
recommended.
Use care when towing baler at transport
speeds. Reduce speed if the combined
weight of baler with bale exceeds weight
of tractor. The approved minimal total
weight of tractor must not receed 2.5 tons
(2500 kg).
The towed baler can be transported
without brakesystem, when the approved
minimal total weight of tractor is 2.5 tons
(2500 kg).
Note!
Install new safety signs if the old are
destroyed, lost, painted over or can not be
read. When parts are replaced that have
safety signs, make sure you install a new
safety sign with each new part.
New safety signs are available from your
Dealer or write to:
CLAAS OF AMERICA Inc.
P.O. Box 3008
3030 Norcross Drive
Columbus Indiana 47201
USA
TO SHOW TECHNICAL DETAILS OF BALER
COMPONENTS AND ASSEMBLIES IN THIS
OPERATOR’S MANUAL, A NUMBER OF SAFETY
SHIELDS AND PANELS WERE REMOVED FOR
PHOTOGRAPHIC PURPOSES O NLY. ALL
SAFETY SHIELDS AND PANELS MUST BE
INSTALLED BEFORE BALING OPERATIONS
COMMENCE.
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Safety precautions
TRANSPORTING BALER ON A PUBLIC THOROUGHFARE
Attention!
When transporting the baler on a highway
use SMV emblem (PN 514 155.1).
Recommended warning lights
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Attention!
Use of flashing warning lights and turn
signals are recommended when towing this
equipment on public roadfs unless prohibited
by state or local regulations. An implement
safety lighting kit is available from your
Dealer.
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Preparing for transport
Attention!
Always use a safety chain while transporting
baler. Sudden jolts or rocking could cause
the drawbar to break. If a rocking motion
occurs when transporting, reduce speed until
rocking stops. Check rear tractor wheels for
any tire tread wear or air pressure loss.
Refer to operator’s manual for tractor tire
pressures.
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Note!
Route safety chain from baler through hitch and
secure to drawbar supporting structure as
shown. Remove all slack except what is needed
for turns. Do not make sharp turns when
transporting baler. Damage could result if
tongue strikes tractor tire.
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Safety precautions
Danger!
Do not secure baler safety chain to drawbar.
Use care when towing baler at transport
speeds. Reduce speed if the combined
weight of baler with bale exceeds weight of
tractor. The approved minimal total weight of
tractor must not receed 6 tons (6000 kg).
The towed baler can be transported without
brakesystem, when the approved minimal
total weight of tractor is 6 tons (6000 kg).
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Safety signs
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