Tubeline Boss R 4520 Operator's Manual
40252 (16/01/2017)Operator’s Manual
Operator’s Manual
Thank you for choosing the Tubeline Boss R 4520 Bale Processor.
Our hope is that it will give you many years of productive service.
Please read and understand this manual and the machine before operation.
Warranty and Limitation of Liability
All equipment is sold subject to mutual agreement that it is warranted by the company to be free from
defects of materials and workmanship. But the company shall not be liable for special, indirect or
consequential, damages of any kind under this contract or otherwise. The company’s liability shall be
limited exclusively to replacing or repairing without charge, at its factory or elsewhere, at its discretion.
Any material, or workmanship defects which become apparent within one year from the date on which
the equipment was purchased, and the company shall have no liability for damages of any kind. The
buyer by the acceptance of the equipment will assume all liability for any damages, which may result
from the use or misuse by his employees or others.
Warranty coverage is null and void unless Warranty Registration form has been completely lled in
and is on le at Tubeline Manufacturing Ltd.
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Contact Information
6455 Reidwoods Drive
RR# 4
Elmira, ON N3B 2Z3 Canada
Toll Free : 1-888-856-6613
Fax : 519-669-5808
sales@tubeline.com
www.tubeline.ca
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Table of Contents
Operator’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I
Warranty and Limitation of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I
Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I
Section 1 - Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Bale Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Section 2 - Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Denition of Safety Terms and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Section 3 - Safety Sign Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Placement or Replacement of Safety Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Keep all safety signs clean and legible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Section 4 - Power Unit Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Minimum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Maximum (Recommended) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Section 5 - Processor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Processor Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Pre-Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Loading Bales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Shredding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Post Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Processor Hydraulic Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Adjustments and Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Needle Valve Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Deector Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Section 6 - Processor Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Before Each Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
After Every 10 Hours of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Section 7 - Processor Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Section 8 - Grease Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Section 9 - Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
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Section 10 - Part Breakdowns & Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Bed Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Bed Chain Sliders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
Loading Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
Deector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
Bed Dropout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
Flail Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14
Flail Drum Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Flail Drum Guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Front Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Manifold Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
Hydraulic Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
Electrical Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Section 11 - Torque Value Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Imperial Torque Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Metric Torque Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-2
IV Boss R 4520
Section 1 - Introduction
The Boss R is carefully designed and manufactured to give you many years of dependable service.
You or any other person, who will be assembling, operating, maintaining or working with this
product, are required to read and completely understand the information and instructions contained
in this manual. If anyone does not fully understand every part of this manual, please obtain further
assistance by contacting the dealer from which this product was purchased or by contacting
Tube·Line at the telephone number or address listed on the previous page of this manual. Keep this
manual available for reference whenever this product is being handled or used. Provide this manual
to any new owners and/or operators.
Bale Sizes
The Tubeline Boss R was designed to load and shred all types of forage in large square bales.
Maximum bale weight is1500lbs (680 kg).
Maximum length of bales is 84” (213 cm) X 36” (91 cm) X 36” (91 cm)
Uses
The Tubeline Boss R has many uses, including :
• Laying windrows in open elds.
• Filling feed bunks - fence line, circular, etc.
• Spreading forage for livestock bedding.
• Spreading mulch over perennial plants such as strawberries and mushrooms.
General Information
The purpose of this manual is to assist you in safely assembling, mounting, operating and maintaining
your Boss R. Read this manual carefully to obtain valuable information and instructions that will help
you achieve safe and dependable service. 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. Tube·Line reserves the right to redesign and/or change components as
necessary without notication.
Throughout this manual, references may be made to :
Power Unit The engine-driven machine to which this product must be attached, ie;
loader tractor, skidsteer, telehandler, etc.
Right, Left, Front, Rear Directions which are determined in relation to the operator of the
equipment when seated in the normal operating position.
IMPORTANT Precautions that must be followed to prevent damage to equipment.
NOTICE Precautions that must be followed to prevent substandard performance.
Always refer to the model and serial number when ordering parts or requesting information from your
dealer. The serial number plate is located on upper left front corner of the top beater of your Tubeline
Boss R machine. Refer to image on page 3-1.
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Serial Number Location
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Section 2 - Safety Instructions
Denition of Safety Terms and Symbols
Throughout this manual, the terms DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are used to indicate the
degree of hazard to personnel if proper safety procedures are not followed. These words will be used
in conjunction with the Safety Alert Symbol: a dark triangle containing a white exclamation mark.
The Safety Alert Symbol means:
- ATTENTION - BECOME ALERT - YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED
DANGER – Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
WILL result in death or serious injury.
WARNING – Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
Could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION – Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
May result in minor or moderate injury;
OR
May also be used to alert against unsafe practices, which may result in damage to property.
The safety information given in this manual does not replace any safety codes, insurance needs,
federal, state and local laws.
The best safety device is a careful operator.
Tube·Line and your dealer ask that YOU be that
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of YOUR Side Discharge Bucket.
careful, responsible equipment operator.
YOU are responsible to familiarize yourself,
Pay attention to the job at hand. No accident
prevention program can be successful without
the cooperation of the person who is directly
and anyone else who will assemble, operate,
maintain, or work around this product, with the
safety information contained in this manual.
responsible for the operation of the equipment.
YOU are responsible to read ALL information
If accidents are to be prevented, that prevention
will come from equipment operators who accept
their complete responsibility and anticipate the
results of their actions.
contained in this manual to any operators or
maintenance personnel who are not fully able to
read the written English language. Whether YOU
read the manual as written or translate it into
another language, YOU must make certain that
The designer, the manufacturer, and the safety
engineer all help create a safe product, but their
combined efforts can be wiped out with a single
all operators and maintenance personnel have
complete understanding of the full and exact
contents of this manual.
careless act by the operator of that product.
YOU can reduce the risk of injury or death by
Do not attempt to operate this equipment under
the inuence of drugs or alcohol.
following all safety precautions and by using good
safety practices.
YOU are the key to safety :
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Section 2 - Safety Instructions
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Safety Instructions
WORK SAFELY – A CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE BEST INSURANCE AGAINST ACCIDENTS
WARNING SECTION
WARNING
Obey all safety instructions listed in this section and throughout this manual. Failure to obey
instructions in this section could result in death or serious injury.
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY TYPE OF ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR OTHER
WORK ON OR NEAR THIS PRODUCT:
READ AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL.
READ AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THE MANUALS PROVIDED WITH YOUR POWER
UNIT, LOADER AND QUICK-ATTACHMENT. Read and understand all safety signs on this product
and on your power unit, loader and quick-attach. Know all your controls and know how to quickly stop
all power unit movements, the processor movement, and the engine in case of emergency. Know
and obey all applicable government rules, O.S.H.A regulations, local laws and other professional
guidelines for your operation. Make sure that anyone who will be assembling, mounting, maintaining,
repairing, removing and/or storing this product: Has been instructed in the safe operation of this
product and of the power unit and the quick-attach to which this product is attached. Is physically and
mentally capable of the safe operation of this type of equipment. Is not under the inuence of drugs or
alcohol. Is carefully supervised from a safe distance, especially if such person is inexperienced.
Wear personal protective equipment (i.e. hardhat, safety glasses, work gloves, protective shoes,
respirator, ear protection, etc.) Does not wear loose tting clothes, loose or uncovered hair or any
accessories that can catch and entangle on moving parts.
Has annually reviewed all safety instructions. Know and follow good work practices when assembling,
mounting, maintaining, repairing, removing and storing this product: Work on a level surface in a well
lit area. Keep the area clean and dry. Use properly grounded electrical outlets and tools. Use the right
tool for the job at hand. Make sure that your tools are in good condition for performing the desired
function. When using tools, wear the protective equipment specied by the tool manufacturer (i.e.
hardhat, safety glasses, work gloves, protective shoes, etc.).
WHEN YOUR POWER UNIT IS USED DURING ANY TYPE OF ASSEMBLY, OPERATION,
MAINTENANCE OR OTHER WORK ON OR NEAR THIS PRODUCT:
Before leaving the operator’s station or before beginning any type of work on this product, lower this
product to the ground, apply your power unit’s parking brake, stop the engine, remove the starter
key, wait for all moving parts to stop and then relieve all pressure in the hydraulic lines. Refer to your
power unit’s operator’s manual for instructions on how to relieve hydraulic pressure in lines.
Know your loader’s safe lifting and operating capacity and the weight of this product. See the
specications in this manual for the weight of this product and refer to your power unit’s and loader’s
operator’s manuals for safe operating limits. Lift capacity may be reduced if using a quick-attach.
Never allow anyone, except the operator, to be around the power unit or this product when either is in
motion. Do not start up unless others are clear of the work area. Do not allow riders on this product or
the power unit. Do not stand or climb on this product when raised. Do not place any part of your body
under any part of this product unless this product is securely resting on adequate blocking or on the
ground.
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Do not use blocking made of concrete blocks, logs, buckets, barrels or any other material that could
suddenly collapse or shift positions. Do not use wood or steel blocking that shows any signs of
material decay. Do not use wood blocking that is warped, twisted or tapered. Never operate controls
from the ground. Operate the controls only from the operator’s station. Never leave the equipment
unattended with the engine running or with this product raised on the loader. Be aware of the added
weight and width of this product. Reduce travel speeds accordingly, especially when traveling over
rough ground. Keep this product close to the ground and under control when transporting. When
transporting, be sure processor does not block view of vehicle lights or road.
WARNING
Obey all safety instructions listed in this section and throughout this manual. Failure to obey
instructions in this section could result in death or serious injury.
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Section 3 - Safety Sign Locations
Placement or Replacement of Safety Signs
Clean the area of application with non-ammable solvent, then, wash the same area with soap and
water. Allow the surface to fully dry. Remove the backing from the safety sign, exposing the adhesive
surface. Apply the safety sign to the position shown in the diagram above and smooth out any
bubbles.
Instructions
Keep all safety signs clean and legible.
• Replace all missing, illegible or damaged safety signs.
• Replacement parts for parts with safety signs attached must also have safety signs attached.
• Safety signs are available free of charge from your dealer or from Tube-Line.
ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1 2 DE41711 Angled Crush Hazard
2 2 DE41712 Hand Pinch Point
3 1 DE41713 High Pressure Fluid
4 1 DE41714 Read Operator’s Manual
5 1 DE41715 Remove Key Before Repair
6 2 DE41716 Shaft Entanglement
7 1 DE41717 Sprocket Entanglement
8 2 DE41718 Thrown Object
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Item : 1
Item : 2
Part # : DE41711
Crush hazard from bale loading arm.
Stand clear while arm raised.
Part # : DE41712
Pinch point hazard from bale loading
arm. Stand clear while arm in motion.
Item : 3
Part # : DE41713
High pressure uid hazard. Refer to
Maintenance notes on
pg.5-3.
Item : 4
Part # : DE41714
Read and understand manual
before operating this machine.
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Item : 5
Item : 6
Part # : DE41715
Remove key from power unit before
attempting repairs on this machine.
Part # : DE41716
Keep hands away from
rotating shaft end.
Item : 7
Part # : DE41717
Never reach into rotating
sprocket area.
Item : 8
Part # : DE41718
Thrown object hazard.
Stand clear of feed path.
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Section 4 - Power Unit Specifications
IMPORTANT
Exceeding any of the recommended power unit specications CAN result in damage to your power
unit and/or this product and WILL void all Tubeline warranties.
Minimum Maximum (Recommended)
20 GPM at 3000 PSI 25-35 GPM at 3000 PSI
Section 5 - Processor Operation
SAFETY FIRST
Read and understand the safety instructions (pages 3-6 of this manual) BEFORE beginning any
processor operation.
DANGER
Failure to obey the following procedure will result in death or serious injury. Avoid contacting
overhead wires.
WARNING
Failure to obey the following procedures could result in death or serious injury.
Never lift this product: above the operator’s eye level OR
to a height where visibility is obstructed,
whichever is lower.
Use caution when raising loaded processor. Objects could fall from processor toward bystanders or
operator.
Remove all foreign objects from bales.
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Processor Installation Instructions
Refer to the operator’s manuals of your power unit, your loader and your quick-attach for special
or detailed mounting instructions. This product should t onto the quick-attach or loader arms of
your power unit the same as the original products that were designed by your loader / quick-attach
manufacturer. If this product does not t properly, contact Tube·Line before operating. Never place
your nger into the mounting plate or 3-point hitch or loader holes. A slight movement of the power
unit or this product could cause serious injury.
Make certain that all safety signs are in place and legible. Refer to the safety sign page in this manual
for the placement of safety signs for this product. Inspect driveline shield for free rotation. Replace all
damaged or excessively worn parts and hardware only with genuine Tube·Line parts or with properly
rated fasteners, hydraulic hoses or ttings. Make certain that all locking pins, latches and connection
devices are properly installed and secured. Make certain that all shields are in place and secure.
Remove all foreign objects from processor.
• Never use processor on a power unit that is not equipped with a cab or ROPS, and operator
restraints (seat belts or equivalent devices).
• Place this product on a rm, level surface that is large enough to safely accommodate this
product, your power unit and all workers involved in the mounting process. Be sure all connection
points are properly secured.
• Refer to the operator’s manual(s) for your power unit, loader and quick-attach and follow the
mounting instructions contained therein.
• Carefully raise the loader arms and cycle the tilt cylinders to check clearances and to verify that all
mounting procedures have been successfully completed.
• Make sure bales are free from foreign objects.
• Drive slowly through gates and doors.
• Know your power unit’s safe operating weight limit and the weight of your loader attachment.
NOTICE
Refer to your power unit’s operator’s manual for safe operating limit and use of counterweights.
Pre-Operation
Run machine through cycle without bale in chamber to conrm all functions are in good working order.
Loading Bales
When using the loading arm to load a bale into the Boss R 4520, keep loading implement at idle and
a low oil ow rate.
• Lower loading arm completely to ground.
Drive forward into bale using the loading arm as a fork. DO NOT SPEAR BALE. DO NOT PUSH
BALES WITH LOADING ARM.
• With bale completely on loading arm forks, raise the loading arm to a position (usually around
half way) where the bale is being cradled by the inner loading arm. The bale should be partially
overhanging the bale chamber.
Note: Bale chamber width is only slightly wider than the bale.
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Use the bucket angle to ensure the bale is against the backside of the chamber, FORCING
MISALIGNED BALE INTO CHAMBER MAY DAMAGE MACHINE.
• Cut strings or netwrap from bale when it is partially into bale chamber. This will ensure loose
material falls into bale chamber. Strings or netwrap can be pulled off from the top of bale.
• Fully raise loading arm to push entire bale into bale chamber.
DANGER! NEVER LOAD BALES WHILE FLAIL DRUM ROTATING.
Shredding
For best results keep the bale turning while shredding, misaligned bale will cause uneven feed.
• Start ail drum to full RPM with bed chain stopped.
• Raise the machine off the ground to desired height.
• Slowly increase the bed chain speed in the direction of the ail drum.
• As bale is being fed through the ail drum, adjust the bed chain speed with the control panel and
the ail drum speed.
• Adjust discharge deector to spread forage at desired width.
Post Operation
• Always lower the processor to the ground; set the parking brake; stop the engine; remove ignition
key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operator’s seat.
• Twine build-up should be kept to a minimum to reduce re hazard and keep the machine in
balance.
Processor Hydraulic Connection
SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Section 2)
BEFORE BEGINNING ANY HYDRAULIC CONNECTION.
Disconnect the hydraulic hose quick couplers from one another and attach the quick couplers to your
power unit as per the instructions in your power unit’s operator’s manual.
WHEN DEALING WITH HYDRAULICS DURING ANY TYPE OF ASSEMBLY, OPERATION,
MAINTENANCE OR OTHER WORK ON OR NEAR THIS PRODUCT:
Hydraulic uid under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious injury or death. Hydraulic
leaks under pressure may not be visible. Wear safety glasses, protective clothing and use a piece of
cardboard or wood when searching for hydraulic leaks. DO NOT USE YOUR HANDS.
If any uid penetrates the skin, SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Refer to your power unit’s operator’s manual and this manual for procedures and intervals, then
inspect and maintain the entire hydraulic system to insure that the uid remains cleans, that all
devices function properly and that there are no uid leaks.
Carefully raise the loader arm and cycle the tilt cylinders to check hose clearances and to check any
interference.
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Adjustments and Repairs
DO NOT MODIFY YOUR SHREDDER WITHOUT CONSENT OF MANUFACTURER.
When making repairs, use only genuine Tubeline parts or, for fasteners, hydraulic hoses or hydraulic
ttings, use only properly rated parts.
Replacement parts, for parts with safety signs attached, must also have safety sign attached.
Think SAFETY!
Work SAFELY!
Deector Adjustment
How material is directed can be adjusted by unpinning linkage arms and moving them to a different
hole or moving arms to different peg. As shown as below.
Needle Valve Adjustment
Needle valve (encircled below) can be tightened or loosened to restrict or allow more hydraulic oil to
ow to the bale arm. Front cover (Item 1 on
be made. REINSTALL SHEILD BEFORE OPERATING.
pg.10-20
) must be removed before this adjustment can
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