HighLine BM1400 Operating Manual
Bale Mover
BM1400
O p e r a t o r s M a n u a l
E11553V1_A
Bale Mover 1400
Operator’s
Manual
Printed in Canada Copyright © 2018 by Highline Manufacturing Ltd. All rights reserved.
The content of this manual was based on the most current information available as of the date of copyright. It is the policy of
Highline Manufacturing Limited to improve and develop our products continually. We reserve the right to make changes or add
improvements, at any time, without incurring any obligation to make changes or improvements on machines previously sold.
Changes may not be reflected in this manual.
Highline Manufacturing Limited
HWY #27, P.O. Box 307
Vonda, SK S0K 4N0
Canada
Phone: 306.258.2233
Fax: 306.258.2010
Toll Free: 1.800.665.2010
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Highline Manufacturing Ltd. Bale Mover 1400
Highline Team Message
Congratulations on your purchase of the Bale Mover 1400 manufactured by Highline
Manufacturing Ltd.
This Operator’s Manual has been prepared to provide information necessary for the safe and
efficient operation of your Bale Mover 1400. In the manual you will find safety procedures,
maintenance
routines and detailed operational instructions.
If you find that you require information not covered in this manual, please feel free to consult
your local dealer. Your dealer is always able to contact Highline for this technical information.
Highline Manufacturing Ltd. thanks and congratulates you for selecting a Bale Mover 1400 as
your machine of choice.
Highline Manufacturing Ltd.
Table of Contents
Section 1 - Safety
Serial Number
Safety Sign-off Form
Safety Alert Symbol
Section 2 - Transporting the Bale Mover
Tractor Requirements
Adjust Position of the Tongue Plate
Lift The Hitch
Connect the Hitch
Tractor Wheel Tread Width Settings
Attach Hydraulics
Connect Lights
Section 3 - Bale Mover Preparation
Park on Level Ground
Ensure Safety Decals Are in Place
Ensure the Smv Is Clean and Visible
Adjust Bed Chain Rails for Size of Bale
Check the Condition of the Bale Chains
Remove the Lift Arm Transport Chains
Lower the Bale Lift Arms
General Safety
Safety Decals
Safety Decal Locations
Place Hitch Jack in Storage Location
Lower the Bed
Check on the Condition of all the Tires
Raise Both Bale Lift Arms
Install the Lift Arms Transport Lock Chains
Stay Away from Overhead Power Lines
Ensure SMV Is Visible
Transport Speed
Set the Width of the Bale Lift Arms
Check That the Bale Lift Arms Operate Freely
Check the Chain Guards on the Motors Are in Place
Engage the Chains Motors to Ensure Smooth Operation
Check the Condition of the Tires
Inspect All the Hydraulic Motors, Cylinders and Hoses
Check the Condition of the Hydraulic Motors
Lubricate All Grease Fittings
Section 4 - Operating the Bale Mover
Do Not Allow Anyone to Ride
Stay Clear of Overhead Power Lines
Park on Level Ground
Remove the lift arm transport chains
Drive the Bale Mover into the field area
Section 5 - Maintaining the Bale Mover
Shutdown Procedure
Lubrication
Chain Adjustment Procedure
Section 6 - Storing the Bale Mover
Clean Debris off the Chopper Decks
Lubricate Grease Points
Tighten All Bolts to Torque
Touch-up the Paint to Prevent Rusting
Park on Level Ground
Lower the Bale Mover Bed
Raise Both Lift Arms
Section 7 - Bale Mover Specifications
Load the Bale Mover on Both the Left and Right Sides
Loading Bales in the Field
Unloading Bales
Reloading Bales
Visually Inspect Hydraulic Hoses/Fittings
Tire Changing Procedure
Tire Pressure
Fasten Both Lift Arm Transport Chains
Support the Hitch with the Jack
Disconnect Hitch from Tractor
Relieve/disconnect Hydraulic Hoses
Disconnect the Electrical Connection
Remove the Switch and Cable from the Tractor Cab
Secure Hydraulic Hoses
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE BALE MOVER
The Bale Mover is designed to pick up round bales while driving in the field without the need to
stop to pick up a bale.
The bale pickup fork is lowered and positioned by the tractor driver to slide around the lower
portion of the bale. The pickup fork is raised for the bale to be placed on the bale rail. The
chains on the rail moves the bale back to give room for another bale to be loaded. Seven round
bales can be loaded on both the left and right side of the machine. This gives the bale mover
the capacity of loading and moving 14 round bales.
The Bale Mover has 90 degree turn bale forks to automatically turn bales for non-stop loading
from virtually any angle. Bales can be picked up from the left side and the right side of the
machine without having to reposition the machine. The forks can be adjusted for different sizes
of round bales.
For unloading bales, the back end of the bed of the bale mover is lowered. As the Bale Mover
is driven forward, the bale chains are rotated to assist in the easy unloading of the row of bales.
A row of bales can also be loaded onto the Bale Mover by lowering the back end of the bed,
rotating the bale chains to move bales onto the bed while backing the Bale Mover into the row
of bales.
When the Bale Mover is engaged it uses hydraulic power from the tractor to lower and raise the
bale fork. The hydraulics are also used to operate the bale chains to move the bales. The bed
is raised or lowered using the tractor hydraulics.
The operator of the Bale Mover is located in the tractor cab where they drive the tractor, control
the speed of driving and the operation of the bale forks and the bale chains.
The Bale Mover is transported with the Bale forks lifted and locked in position. The Bale Mover
is transported on the wheels of the Bale Mover.
INTENDED USE OF THE BALE MOVER
• The Bale Mover is designed to pick up round bales that are in the field and move them to
a storage location where they are placed in rows.
• The Bale Mover is designed to pick up round bales that have been previously placed in a
row and move them to another location.
• The bales have previously been baled using a round baler.
The Bale Mover is intended for use in field farming applications.
The Bale Mover is intended for use in locations that are not near people or animals who could
be harmed by the movement of the bale loading forks or the unloading of bales from the bed.
Any uses of the Bale Mover other than the above stated Intended Uses shall be considered
misuse of the Bale Mover. This misuse shall included (but not limited to):
- Using the Bale Mover in non-farming applications
- Using the Bale Mover around people or in public places
- Moving materials other than round bales from fields.
Always use the Bale Mover according to the instructions contained in this Operator's Manual and
the safety and instruction decals on the machine.
Perform regular maintenance and repair to ensure that the Bale Mover operates safely and
efficiently.
Bale Mover 1400
The Bale Mover has the ability to pickup
round bales from the left and right. It can
carry 7 bales in 2 rows. It easily unloads the
bales by tilting the bed, driving ahead while
the bale chains move the bales off the bed.
Bale Mover 1400
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The Bale Mover can also reload rows of
bales to be moved to another location. To
reload, tilt the bed and backup while the bale
chains move the bales onto the bed.
Unloading or Reloading Bales
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Section 1 - Safety
SERIAL NUMBER
Your serial number is found on the serial number plate (1) located on the left frame rail
behind the left bale lift arm.
Serial Number Plate Location
It is important to record the serial number for proof of ownership and for any service or
maintenance assistance.
218008C
Serial Number
Owner
Model
Date of Purchase
Be Trained Before Operating!
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Section 1 - Safety
SAFETY SIGN-OFF FORM
Highline Manufacturing Ltd. follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American
Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and/or maintaining the Highline Bale Mover should read
and clearly understand all Safety, Operating and Maintenance information presented in this
manual.
Do not operate or allow someone to operate this equipment until this information has been
reviewed. This information should be reviewed by all operator’s before the season start-up.
This sign-off sheet is provided for record keeping to indicate that the person working with the
equipment has read and understood the information in the Operator’s Manual and has been
instructed in the safe operation of the equipment.
Date Employee’s Signature Employer’s Signature
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Section 1 - Safety
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
The Safety Alert Symbol means:
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
The Safety Alert Symbol combined with a Signal Word alert to the presence of a hazard and the
degree of possible injury.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, WILL result in DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
The color is Red with White lettering.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, COULD result in DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY, and includes hazards that are exposed when
guards are removed or unsafe practices. The color is
Orange with Black lettering.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, MAY result in MINOR INJURY. The color is
Yellow with Black lettering.
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Section 1 - Safety
GENERAL SAFETY
1. Ensure that anyone who is going to operate, maintain or work near the Bale Mover is familiar
with the recommended operating, maintenance procedures and safety information contained
in this manual and follows all the safety precautions.
2. In addition to the design and configuration of the equipment, hazard control and accident
prevention are dependant upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the Bale Mover.
3. The Bale Mover shall not be operated without all the guards in place.
SAFETY DECALS
1. Keep decals and signs clean and legible at all times.
2. Replace decals and signs that are damaged, missing or have become illegible.
3. Replaced parts that displayed a decal should also display the current decal.
4. Decals are available from the Highline Parts Department.
5. Be familiar with the decals, the type of warning and the area or function(s) related to the
area(s) that requires your awareness.
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Section 1 - Safety
READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read, understand and follow all instructions and safety messages
included in this manual and on decals attached to the machine.
Allow only responsible, properly instructed individuals to operate
and service the machine.
Failure to follow the instructions and safety messages in this
manual and on the decals attached to the machine could result in
serious injury or death.
Keep all safety and instruction decals in good condition. Replace
any missing or damaged decals.
STOP TRACTOR BEFORE GOING NEAR MACHINE
Always disengage power take off, shut off tractor, remove key, set
park brake and wait for all parts to stop turning before servicing.
DO NOT OPERATE WITH SHIELDS MISSING
Close and secure guards and shields before starting machine.
Keep hand, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts.
Contact with moving chains or parts could cause serious injury or
death.
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Section 1 - Safety
DO NOT CONTACT MOVING CHAIN
Contacting moving chain or parts could cause serious injury or death.
Never attempt to manually remove bales from rails while hydraulic
motors are moving the chain
.
Disconnect chain drive hydraulic motors before cleaning the Bale
Mover.
Always disengage power take off, shut off tractor, remove key, set
park brake and wait for all parts to stop turning before servicing.
KEEP PEOPLE BACK WHEN LOADING OR UNLOADING
BALES
Falling bales can cause serious injury or death.
Stand clear of Bale Mover when PTO is engaged.
Do not operate within 100 ft (30m) of any person.
STAND CLEAR OF BALE LIFT ARMS
Moving lift arms can cause serious injury or death.
Never stand under lift arms when lowering or raising.
Do not allow people near the lift arms when the being moved.
Lift arms must be fully retracted and locked in place before
servicing.
Install arm lock chains before transporting bale mover.
STAY AWAY FROM OVERHEAD POWER LINES
Stay away from power lines when transporting or folding
equipment.
Electrocution can occur without contacting power lines.
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Section 1 - Safety
ENSURE SLOW MOVING VEHICLE SIGN IS IN PLACE
Ensure the Slow Moving Vehicle sign is in place, clean and easily
visible.
Ensure the reflectors are in place, clean and easily visible.
DO NOT RIDE ON MACHINE
Falling from the moving machine can cause serious injury or death.
Falling from the operating machine can cause being entangled
under the machine or being injured by the machine.
DO NOT OPERATE ON SIDE HILL
Tractor or bale mover roll over can cause serious injury or death.
Tractor must be equipped with Roll Over Protection System.
(ROPS)
Always wear seat belts when operating tractor.
USE PAPER OR CARDBOARD TO CHECK FOR HYDRAULIC
LEAKS
To prevent serious injury or death:
Relieve pressure on hydraulic system before repairing, adjusting or
disconnecting.
Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for leaks.
Use wood or cardboard instead of hands.
Keep all components in good repair.
Fluid injected under the skin must be removed immediately by a
surgeon familiar with this type of injury.
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SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS
Section 1 - Safety
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Section 2 - Transporting the Bale Mover
2.0 TRANSPORTING THE BALE MOVER
Only tow the Bale Mover behind a
properly sized and equipped
tractor or vehicle which exceeds
the weight of the loaded Bale
Mover by 50%.
Shut off the tractor engine before
attaching the bale mover or
hydraulics.
Do not allow children or other
people to ride on the tractor or
Bale Mover. Falling off can result
in serious injury or death.
1. Tractor Requirements
- Roll Over Protection System (ROPS)
- Working seatbelts
- 2 Spool Control Valves (SCV)
2. Adjust position of the tongue plate.
- Position the tongue plate so that the
bale mover is level when connected to
the tractor drawbar.
- Remove the bolts and move the
tongue plate. Fasten in place.
Adjust Position of the Tongue Plate
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