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GE-O-RB1450
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Operator ’s Manual
RB1450
THIS IS AMANUAL PRODUCED BY JENSALES INC. WITHOUT THE AUTHORIZATION OF
GEHL OR IT’S SUCCESSORS. GEHL AND IT’S SUCCESSORS
ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE QUALITY OR ACCURACY OF THIS MANUAL.
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AND ARE USED HERE IN A DESCRIPTIVE SENSE TO REFER TO THE PRODUCTS OF OTHERS.
Operator ’s Manual
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Baler
Form No.
902889
Replaces .
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Chapter
Introduction
2 Specifications
3 Check Lists
Safety
4
5 Controls & Safety
6
7 Adjustments
8 Lubrication
9
10
11
12
13
14
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Operation
Service
Preparing
Transporting.
Storage.
Troubleshooting
Set-up & Assembly
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Description
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Equipment
(Including Unplugging)
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for
Field
Operation
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Page
5-7
8-9
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19-24
25-32
34-35
37-45
46-49
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51-57
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58
2
3
15
Optional
16
Decal Locations
17
Maintenance Schedule
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Index
Standard
Features & Accessories
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H~rdware
Torque
Specifications
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58-61
62-63
64-65
66-67
Inside Back Cover
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Fig. 5-9
Twine Knife Guard (Fig.
A
Guard
Twine
properly secured before operating the Baler.
is
provided on the Baler
Knife.
BE
SURE
5-12)
that
to
shield the Pivoting
this Guard
is
in place
and
Fig. 5-10: Transmission Input Guard
Fig. 5-12:
HITCHJACK
A Crank-adjusted Hitchjack is furnished
Haler
to
ed
and
to
up. A Locking Pin
Jack
in either the
tions.
When
in the
"supporting"
A
tractor. Baler Tongue weight
Ib
(227 kg).
Hitchjack
(Fig.
support
align the Baler
locked in the position illustrated, the
WARNING:BESUREtheLoCkingpiniSen-
tirely and properly inserted through both
Hub holes
Twine
5-13)
the Baler when the
is
provided with the
"supporting"
position.
BEFORE disconnecting the
Knife Guard
Tongue
or
is
tractor
Hitch Clips for
Jack
the
"transport"
approximately 500
on
the RBI450
is disconnect-
hook-
to
secure the
posi-
Jack
is
Fig. 5-11
Fig. 5-13
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CHAPTER 7
ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: BEFORE proceeding
A
CEDURE (Page 8).
AXLE
The Baler Axle height can be adjusted to two different
levels by rotating the Spindle Assemblies. The factory set
height illustrated, is
conditions.
Baler
setting may be useful when baling in soft
conditions,
adjustment.
any adjustments
MANDATORY
HEIGHT
can
(Fig. 7-1)
By
rotating the Spindle Assemblies
be raised approximately 3-3/4" (95 mm). This
to
help
to
on
this unit, exercise the
SAFETY
appropriate
achieve the
SHUTDOWN
for most normal field
proper
to
perform
PRO-
0
180
the
,
ground
Pickup height
can
With the above in mind, the following
the Adjustable Roller in the Bale Starter:
1.
The Adjustable Roller
lowest position. This
ditions.
if difficulty in starting a bale
2.
If
Packing Roller
justable Roller
3.
For a dry
Roller should be set in the lowest position.
NOTE:
look back at the Baler to make sure that the Bale
Starter Springs have returned the Starter to
ing position.
wedged
bent linkages can cause the
The
Rolltir position should only be changed
material
is
coming forward
and
to
brittle material, such as
Before starting
It
is
possible that material which
in
the Links and worn Pivot Bushings or
Bale
Starter
is
factory set in the second
is
a good setting
is
and
causing plugging, raise the Ad-
keep the Fingers in longer.
to
form each new bale,
Starter
be said
for
being experienced.
wrapping
com
to
about
most con-
on
stalks, the
its
start-
hang up.
the
is
Spindle Adjustment
Bolts (2 of
t~~
4)
Fig. 7-1
BALE STARTER (Figs. 7-2 & 7-3)
The Bale
between the
They deflect material
the
starting a bale.
assembly which
by
movable assembly return the assembly
position
rides
Position
long the Fingers will remain in the Bale
The lower
will be retracted from the Bale
positioning
to move upward out
started
Starter
top
of
an
Adjustable Roller. Springs on each side of the
after
on
the
of
to
device
is
a set
of
Fingers
Upper
Belts
and
behind the Packing Roller.
and
keep it from coming
and
wrapping on the
The
Fingers are
is
held by Pivoting Links
each bale
Upper
the Adjustable Roller will determine
the
Roller position, the quicker the Fingers
of
the Roller, the Fingers should be adjusted
roll.
Belts
of
the way
is
ejected.
and
Packing
part
The
Adjustable Roller
is
positioned by the bale.
Chamber
just
area.
after
the bale core has
that
are located
out
Roller, when
of
a movable
and
positioned
to
a starting
Chamber
For
correct
over
how
area.
Fig. 7-2: Bale Starter
,
,
,
,
j
----
Finger Between BeHs
Fig. 7-3
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HYDRAULIC
The Hoses (ending in 1/2" Male Pipe connections) and
the Hydraulic
connected) are provided on the Baler as
ment. a
the Gate Cylinder Hydraulic circuit
oil when
Gate.
CONNECTIONS-(Figs.10-5&1'O-6)
Gate Cylinders (to which the Hoses. are
standard
One-way In-line Restrictor
the
Gate Cylinders
are
is
incorporated into
to
restrict the flow
retracted
to
close the
equip-
of
WARNING:
A
ever one or both Gate Cylinders are removed for
service.
If the Twine Wrapping mechanism
Hydraulic Cylinder, another set
required.
In.,line
. draulic circuit
NOTE: When using a Hydraulic Cylinder
control the Twine Wrapping Mechanism, the tractor
MUST
puts or otherwise be equipped with a Dual Hydrau-
lics
chapter
Hoses should be routed and anchored in the front
Baler with the Clamps provided.
extra length
'the tractor to prevent stretching the Hoses while turning.
already have two independent hydraulic out-
Kit;
refer to Optional Features & Accessories
of
this manual.
of
DO
NOT
remove the One-way
Restrictor.
Hose between the Pedestal
BE
SURE also that the Hy-
is
properly reconnected, if
is
being operated
of
Hoses will be
BE
SURE
to
provide an
Support
of
bya
to
the
and
NOTE: Quick-disconnect couplings for the
tractor connection ends of the Hoses are to be pur-
chased
NOTE: The RB1450
ed
should
draulic fluid.
Hoses and fitting to insure that they are kept free
dirt and contamination
and/or tractor hydraulic system.
locally.
is
delivered already prim-
with Type F Automatic Transmission Fluid. This
be
changed if incompatible with tractor hy-
BE
CAREFUL when handling the
of
to
avoid damage to the Baler
Fig. 10-6
TWINE
A piece
threading the Twine
Tubing
the
Twine
Then, take the Wire
Protective Tubing. Make a
next to the Twinebox
Pull the Wire and Twine
tive Tubing.
sulators
Twine
After the Twine
out
hang-up.
Twine
back into
ROUTING
of
Wire
and
through the Twine Tube itself. After making
appropriate
out
through the Twine Brake.
Then,
as
shown. In the
through
of
the
Twine Tube
Cut
off any excess Twine, extending beyond the
Tube
farther
storage
(Figs. 10-6 & 10-7)
is
supplied in the Baler Twinebox
through
Twine
routing
and
and
route the Twine
same
the Twine Tube.
is
through
to
than
in the Twinebox.
for
the section
in the Twinebox,
pass it
through
hook
on the end
attach
the Twine
through
make sure
8" (203 mm). Place the Wire
the section
manner, pull the Wire
the Tubes, pull some Twine
of
the section
through
that
Protective
draw
of
the Wire
to
the Wire.
of
Protec-
the two In-
it does
NOT
the
and
of
Fig.
10.;5:
Tractor Hydraulic Connections (Including
Hydraulic Cylinder for Twine Wrapping
Mechanism)
48
Fig. 10-7
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INDEX
Adjustments
Axle Height
Bale
Belt
Belt Tension
Upper Belts
Platform Belt
Belt Slippage
Belt Skewing
Chain Idlers
Gate End Roller
Gate Latch Lift Rods
Gate
Hay Hold-down
Overfill
Overrunning
Packing Roller Clearance
Pickup Drive
Pickup
PTO
Scraper
Squaring Belt
Twine Tension
Upper Belt
Valve
Check Lists
Component
Controls
Access Hole Covers
Crossbar
Fenders
Fire Extinguisher
Gate Cylinder Blocks
Guard
Guards,
Front
Implement Drive Line
Large
Pickup V-Belt
Transmission
Twine Knife
Hitchjack
Reversing Wrench
Shuttle Locks
TDC
Telescoping
Decal Locations
Introduction
Lubrication
General
Transmission Lubrication
TDC
Oiling
Greasing
Grease Fitting Locations
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Starter
Guard
Stops
Breakaway
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Clutch
Flotation
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Trip
& Safety
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Door
Doors
Belt
Guard
Reservoir Excessive Pressure Relief
Information
Hydraulic System
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Clutch
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Shuttle
......... ' ......................
Tracking
Mechanism & Trigger
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Identifications
Equipment
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Holding
& Shields
Guard
Doors
Guard
Guards
Guard
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PTO
Coupler
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A
;
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Sprocket
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& Alignment
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C
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Cords
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Lock
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25-32 Maintenance Schedule
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26-27
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29
29
29-30
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30-31
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31-32
32
5-7
16-17
10-15
10
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10-11
II
II
12
12-13
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14-15
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15
15
62-63 540
2
34-35
34
34 S
34
34
34
34-35
MANDATORY
PROCEDURE
Operation
How
How
Bale
Optimum
Bale Handling &
Baling
Bale Size
'
Overfill
Wrapping
Ejecting the Bale
Overload
Shear
Twine
Unplugging &
Optional
Bale
Belt Lacing Kit
Belt Re-Iacing Kit
Crowder
Dual
Electric Twine Mechanism Kit
Hydraulic Twine Mechanism Kit
Light-crop
1000
Packing
Packing
Platform
Platform
Shear
Slow-down
Upper
Upper
V-Groove Cleaner
Preparing
Preparing
Tractor
Tractor
Drawbar
PTO
Optional
Hydraulic Connections
Twine
Twine
Start-up
Safety
Service
Bale
Gate
(Including Unplugging)
Baler
TDC
Formation & Storage
......................................
Indicator
Protection
Protection
Bolts
Wrapping
Control
Features & Accessories
Counter
Hydraulics
RPM
Roller
Roller Lagging Kit
Bolts
Belt
Belt Lacing
for
Requirements & Hitch Connections
....................................
Connection
RPM
Routing
Wrapping
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..... , ........
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Size
Hydraulics
M
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SAFETY
................•.....
SHUTDOWN
o
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Functions
System
Conditions
the Bale with Twine
................................
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Wheels Kit
Hold-down
Baler Conversion Kit
Belt 12"
Belt Lacing
................................
Sprocket
Dutchman
Field
the
Material
Connection
.................
1000
Indicator
.........................
Functions
Storage
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Mechanism (Optional) Electric
Trash
Removal
Kit
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Kit.
Friction
Dutchman
Cable
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.............•....
Tips
.............
& Bale Density
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Kit
...................
Surface Kit
..................
Kit
Pin
....................
Kit
.....................
Kits
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P
Operation
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RPM
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Mechanism
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Page
64-65
Page
19-24
20-22
20-22
22-23
23-24
58-61
46-49
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46-47
46-47
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19
19
20
22
22
22
23
23
24
24
58
58
58
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58
59
59
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60
60
60
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60
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61
61
61
46
46
46
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48
48
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49
, 8-9
37-45
37
37
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INDEX
(Cont.)
Pickup
Platform
Retainer Shims for Spherical Bearings
Total
Transmission
Trash
Twine Knives
Upper
..................................
Belt
.............................
Lacing Repair
Belt Repair
Density Control
Reservoir Air Pressure
Reservoir
Adding Fluid
Field Priming Procedure
Pressure Relief Valve
Faulty Valve
Relief Valve Removal & Replacement
Removal
Belts
Shuttle Locks
Belt Tension
Cause
of
Re-lacing and Splicing
Maintaining Upper Belt Length
Switching Belts
Dutchman
Dutchman
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(TDC)
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to
Reservoir
Operation
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Belt Failure
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Splice
Splice Installation
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System
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Page
37-38 Set-up & Assembly
38-39 Wheels & Tires
38
38-39
39
39-41
39
39-40
40 Table
40
40-41 Slow-moving Vehicle
40
41
41
41
42
42-45
42
42 Miscellaneous Problems
42 Picking
43-44
.44
44 W
44
44-45
Twine
Specifications
Standard
Specifications
Storage
Transporting
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Wrapping
Hardware
..............................
of
Contents
Pickup
Bale
Bale Density
Bale Filling
Crop
Feeding
Starting
Wrapping
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Appearance
Related Problems
Into
Up
the Bale
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Mechanism
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Torque
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& Belts
Baler
Material
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& Ejecting Bale
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Inside Back Cbver
T
Symbol
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