Shredding The Bale - Haybuster 2650 Operating Instructions Manual

3.8 Shredding the bale

CAUTION: Avoid uneven terrain with bale loaded. Serious injury could result if machine is allowed
to tip.
NOTE: Operating tractor at a P.T.O. speed of 1000 RPM enables the machine to do a better job of
chopping forage and also keeps a minimum of twine buildup on rotor. Twine buildup should be kept
to a minimum to reduce fire hazard.
NOTE: Always operate slat conveyor to rotate bale in direction indicated by arrow on front shield.
Reverse direction only if bale is lodged or hesitates to turn.
DANGER: If it is necessary to transport a second bale over uneven terrain, make sure any bystanders
are away from the 2650/2655 BALEBUSTER. Serious injury or death could result if the bale rolls off
the main frame loader supports.
With a bale loaded into the shredding chamber, perform the following steps:
1. If necessary, adjust the deflector to the desired position.
2. Position the 2650/2655 BALEBUSTER where you want to begin shredding the bale.
3. Engage the conveyor and move the bale to the right side of the machine. This will move the bale away
from the rotor for startup.
4. Machines hydraulic system performs two (2) functions. One function raises the bale lifter for loading
bales into machine. The second function powers bale conveyor by means of a hydraulic motor. Decreasing
speed allows flail knives to chop forage finer, increasing speed leaves forage coarser.
5. Engage the P.T.O., and increase tractor engine speed so that P.T.O. is at 1000 RPM.
6. Engage the bale conveyor, and check to see if bale
is rotating in the proper direction. The proper
direction of bale rotation is indicated by the bale
rotation decal located on the front of the 2650/2655
BALEBUSTER; rotation is counter clockwise.
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