Operator s Manual Operator s Manual 4600 Baler THIS IS A MANUAL PRODUCED BY JENSALES INC. WITHOUT THE AUTHORIZATION OF HESSTON OR IT S SUCCESSORS. HESSTON AND IT S SUCCESSORS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE QUALITY OR ACCURACY OF THIS MANUAL. TRADE MARKS AND TRADE NAMES CONTAINED AND USED HEREIN ARE THOSE OF OTHERS, AND ARE USED HERE IN A DESCRIPTIVE SENSE TO REFER TO THE PRODUCTS OF OTHERS. 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 - III-
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. Pickup Width 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. 70.16" (1782mm) tine to tine; 77" (1956mm) inside (panel to panel) 83.4" (2118mm) outside (panel to panel) 4 bars - 56 double tines 2.6" (66mm) Tine bars and tines Tine spacing Auger 18" 0.0. Protection slip clutch Gauge wheels 2 (one per side) Feeding System Packing area double-throw crank Drive No. 80 chain Protection shear bolt Stuffer Area Stutter crank type w/3 tines Drive No. 80 chain Protection shear bolt Bale Chamber Size of chamber Bale Length Density Control 14" x 18" 12" to 52" spring loaded density control rails Plunger 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 Main Drive Gearbox Power Drive PTa Protection U-joint BALE TH ROWER Weight Height (installed) Length Drive Capacity Means of propelling bale Discharge distance Bale length Bale weight Directional control Hydraulic Cylinder Bore Stroke length Closed Length ct Pins Extended length ct Pins Ports (size) Tractor Requirements PTO Horsepower Hydraulics No. 50 chain shear bolt 6 balls 5 balls 4 rolls hypoid wltapered roller bearings flywheel wlshearbolt protection 540 rpm (ASAE-SAE standard) slip clutch equal angle 500 Ibs. approx. 72" 63" hydraulic full capacity of baler 12" wide rough belts variable up to 36" up to 70 Ibs. hydraulic 2" 14" 24-114" 38-114" 1/2" NPTF 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.) - IV-
JESCRIPTION ~ \ Figure 6 Figure 7 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 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. ~I Figure 8 Figure 9 Page 12
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 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. i:,{~ Figure 34 Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem Mounting Bracket if on B,I, Th,owO( /,~'. 'JJ. '/ " /~ ~~ Attach slow moving f. ~ vehicle emblem to this bracket. alj ri'; Figure 33 Figure 35 Page 29
TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Single twine bow knot Insufficient tension on twine holder Insufficient tension on billhook cam. I nsufficient travel of stripper arm past billhook. Dull twine knife Increase spring tension on twine holder. Increase tension on billhook cam. Adjust stripper arm to obtain more travel past bill hook. Sharpen twine knife. Twine cut and/or frayed behind knot 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. 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. Sisal twine breaks approximately 2-inches from knot on early balers. Using early style twine finger cam. I nstall new twine finger cam per Extra Equ ipment. Page 61
ALPHABETICAL INDEX ALPHABETICAL INDEX Bale Chute Use - Operation 26 Bale Counter - Operation 26 Bale Length - Operation 25 Bale Quarter-Turn Chute Kit - Extra Equipment Bale Thrower Bale Tension - Maintenance 55 Bale Thrower HydrauliC System Reservoir - Servicing 20 Bale Thrower Kit - Extra Equipment 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 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 Bale Quarter Turn Chute Kit Bale Thrower Kit Decals HydrauliC Density Control Kit Hydraulic Pickup Lift Kit ~M~ W Page 70
.4LPHA9&;TICAL INDEX 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 44 19 8 8 8 9 30 24 54 V 47 27 19 47 20 31 15 15 15 16 17 30 55 56 55 55 44 30 54 47 47 31 34 38 35 42 36 Page 71
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 Page 72
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 Reduced Bale Density Kit - Extra Equipment Replacement Parts - General Information 8 Reservoir Breather Cap and Air Filter - Servicing 19 Roller Chain - Lubrication 15 ALPHABETICAL INDEX Page 73
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 Page 74
ALPHABETICAL INDEX 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 8 57 56 56 40 23 39 17 13 37 Page 75