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Self-loading Bale Carrier
TSR-3450
Operator's Manual
2015

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  • Page 1 404641-3 Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 Operator's Manual 2015...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT NOTICE NOT INCLUDED IN THE CONTENT OF THIS MANUAL!   Minimum weight per bale: 250 kg (550 lb).   Maximum  forward  speed  in  field  while  grabbing  and  loading  bale  on  trailer:  10  km/h  (6.2 mph).   Never release bale over trailer scissor lift receiver if they are not completely pulled up.  Instead to conform to this practice, hydraulic and structural scissor lift integrity will fail.  Labels on trailer chassis are reminders.   Never lift any other material than bales with the loading arm.   Never  use  loading  arm  as  an  additional  space  to  carry  bales  while  trailer  is  empty,  partially loaded or loaded. ...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    4.2 Bale Guide 4.3 Grabber Width 4.4 Pusher Frame Stroke 4.5 Scissor Platform Height 4.6 Loading Arm Position 4.7 Barrier Height 4.8 Pusher Frame Height 4.9 Counterweight Use Operation 5.1 Controls Anderson Group Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 – Operator's Manual...
  • Page 6 5.3 Unloading Bales Maintenance 6.1 Lubrication 6.2 Tire Pressure 6.3 Wheel Nut Tightening 6.4 Checking the Oil Filter 6.5 Cleaning and Other Maintenance 6.6 Storage Troubleshooting 7.1 Hydraulic Controls 7.2 Common Problems Operator's Manual – Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 Anderson Group...

  • Page 7: How To Reach Us

    +1 819-382-2218 E-mail: service@grpanderson.com Web site: www.grpanderson.com Starting Guidelines Before starting your Anderson machine, we strongly recommend you: Carefully read and understand this manual’s content Comply with all safety instructions Follow the start-up stages NOTE: This manual contains important information regarding machine maintenance and use.

  • Page 9: Anderson Limited Warranty

    1 year or a maximum of 5000 bales for carriers, individual bale wrappers, and inline wrappers. If during the year following the purchase of a new machine, your Anderson equipment fails to function properly due to defective design, materials, manufacturing, or assembly, our com- pany will repair your equipment free of charge.

  • Page 10: Warranty Policies, Procedures, & Provisions Summary

    The fundamental responsibility of warranty is to correct defects in material and workmanship of the products sold by Group Anderson Inc. (hereafter called ‘’Anderson’’). This outline is intended to assist you in awareness of Anderson’s Warranty Policies and to assure that you obtain the best ser- vice possible for your Anderson machine.
  • Page 11 Anderson’s Responsibilities: In the event that parts must be shipped from Anderson, freight will be paid by Anderson and will be shipped by the most economical means to arrive in the shortest possible time. Air, Next Day Air, Priority and other special shipment methods requested by the Dealer will be at the Customer’s expense.

  • Page 13: About This Manual

    This technical manual will inform you about maintaining your self-loading bale carrier and using it safely. Unloading The illustrations and information contained in this manual are accurate as of printing. Anderson Group reserves the right to modify its machines without notice. Conventions “Danger!”...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    1 Introduction Congratulations! You have just acquired an Anderson self-loading bale carrier, a quality machine designed specifically for handling large square bales. 1.1 General Presentation The following figure shows the TSR-3450 carrier’s primary components. Anderson Group Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 – Operator's Manual...
  • Page 16 Figure 1– Self-loading Bale Carrier Primary Components Operator's Manual – Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 Anderson Group...
  • Page 17 Figure 2- Loading Arm Primary Components Self-loading Bale Carrier – TSR-3450Operator's Manual – Anderson Group...

  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    Distance between the grabber and the carrier centre (H) 2.2 m (85.3 in) Unloading angle 35˚ Empty weight 6,200 kg (13,650 lb) GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) 18,150 kg (40,000 lb) Operator's Manual – Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 Anderson Group...
  • Page 19 C (32 perature In a 19 bale load, the weight of each bale must not exceed 620 kg (1380 lb) Below this temperature, the self-loading bale carrier’s operation will not be optimal. Anderson Group Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 – Operator's Manual...

  • Page 21: Safety Measures

    2 Safety Measures Your Anderson self-loading bale carrier has been designed so as to minimize hazards for operators. Nevertheless, you should never use it for any purpose other than that for which it was designed. Using the bale carrier incorrectly may injure the operator.

  • Page 22: Basic Safety Guidelines

    Block the wheels with chocks if you want to work under the machine. Block the unloading platform cylinders with the safety stands provided for this purpose (see Sectionsection 6 Maintenance). Operator's Manual – Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 Anderson Group...

  • Page 23: Hydraulic Oil Handling

    The bale carrier’s standard tires are generally not prescribed for long distances on public roads. Road tires may be installed as an option on the TSR-3450 bale carrier. It is important to attach the loading arm in the up position to prevent it from moving while traveling.
  • Page 24 Figure 4– Loading Arm Attachment Raise the mechanical jack before moving in order to avoid breakage. Operator's Manual – Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 Anderson Group...

  • Page 25: Hitching To The Tractor

    (A) with the bolts (B) (see Figure 5 – Drawgear Head Adjustment). If the bale carrier is not parallel to the ground, it will not operate optimally and risks being seriously damaged during operation. Anderson Group Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 – Operator's Manual...

  • Page 26: Hydraulic And Electrical System Hook-Up

    3.2 Hydraulic and Electrical System Hook-up 1. Hook-up the four (4) hydraulic hoses to the tractor. Operator's Manual – Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 Anderson Group...
  • Page 27 The recommended oil flow rate in order to effectively use the TSR-3450 bale carrier is 30 to 58 l/min. (8 to 15 gallons per minute). 2. Check that the hoses are placed between the tractor and the bale carrier so as to avoid twist- ing them, catching them, and wearing them out prematurely during manoeuvres.
  • Page 28 See section 5.1 Controls to find out about the control lever functions. 8. If necessary, adjust your distributors’ hydraulic flow rate. The carrier is now ready for loading and transporting bales. Operator's Manual – Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 Anderson Group...

  • Page 29: Adjustments

    1. With a wrench, remove the bolts holding the travel limit in its current position in its two posts (A). 2. Slide the travel limit towards the front or back depending on the desired position. 3. Replace the bolts to hold the travel limit in place. Anderson Group Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 – Operator's Manual...
  • Page 30 Figure 6– Grabber Travel Limit Adjustment Position Bale Length 0 (no travel limit) 2.4 m (8 ft) 2.3 m (7.5 ft) 2.1 m (7 ft) 2 m (6.5 ft) 1.8 m (6 ft) and under Operator's Manual – Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 Anderson Group...

  • Page 31: Bale Guide

    The distance between the grabber arms may be modified to handle bales 80 cm or 120 cm (32 in or 48 in) wide. Two grabber widths are possible and depend on the holes in which the pins (A) are inser- ted (see Figure 8 – Grabber Width). Anderson Group Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 – Operator's Manual...
  • Page 32 When you adjust the grabber width, you must, absolutely, adjust the pusher frame stroke as well in order to avoid new bales from hitting those already on the carrier when they are loaded. Operator's Manual – Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 Anderson Group...

  • Page 33: Pusher Frame Stroke

    Figure 9– Pusher Frame Travel Limit Table 3– Travel Limit Position Based on Bale Width Position Bale Width More than 1 m (40 in) 1 m (40 in) and under Anderson Group Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 – Operator's Manual...

  • Page 34: Scissor Platform Height

    3. Attach the travel limit with the bolts on one of the two base-frames, according to the indic- ations in the following figure and table. The platforms include several moving parts that may move and injure you during the adjustment. Operator's Manual – Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 Anderson Group...
  • Page 35 Table 4- Position Based on Bale Height Position Bale Height 90 cm (36 in) 70 cm (27 in) Ensure that the platform height adjustment is the same as for the pusher frame. Anderson Group Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 – Operator's Manual...

  • Page 36: Loading Arm Position

    3. Attach a chain to each of the belts and connect them to your lifting device. Be sure to use chains that can lift 900 kg (2000 lb) each. Operator's Manual – Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 Anderson Group...
  • Page 37 2. Remove the bolts and washers for the two arm pivot pins, and then remove the pins. 3. Remove the pin screw at the base of the arm cylinder and remove the pin. Anderson Group Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 – Operator's Manual...
  • Page 38 6. Adjust the cylinder height by aligning its base (B) with the appropriate holes (C) (see Figure 14 – Cylinder Base Height Adjustment). 7. Re-insert the pin, and then replace the screw. Operator's Manual – Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 Anderson Group...
  • Page 39 11. Screw the bolt (E) under the valve supporting plate until the screw height on top of the valve is 7 mm (1/4 in) below the plate attached to the tap rod (F). 12. Tighten in the bolts (D) to hold the valve in this position. Anderson Group Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 – Operator's Manual...
  • Page 40 Loading Arm Travel Limit Adjustment). B. Add or remove spacers (H) so the travel limit height corresponds to the loading arm height (see the indications in the next table). C. Re-attach the travel limits. Operator's Manual – Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 Anderson Group...

  • Page 41: Barrier Height

    The barrier is very heavy. In order to avoid risks of injury, use a suitable lifting device to hold the barrier while adjusting it. In order to adjust the barrier (A), proceed as follows: Anderson Group Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 – Operator's Manual...

  • Page 42: Pusher Frame Height

    2. Raise or lower the upper pusher frame part (B) to the appropriate height: 70 cm (27 in) tall bales: lower adjustment 90 cm (36 in) tall bales: upper adjustment 3. Replace the bolts to attach the pusher frame at this height. Operator's Manual – Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 Anderson Group...

  • Page 43: Counterweight Use

    A holder (B) is also provided to add additional counterweights, if needed. This holder may house several counterweight models generally used on tractors. These counterweights are not included with the bale carrier. Anderson Group Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 – Operator's Manual...
  • Page 44 Figure 19– Counterweights Table 6– Additional Recommended Counterweights Bale Weight Additional Counterweight 700 kg (1500 lb) None 800 kg (1750 lb) 200 kg (450 lb) 1000 kg (2200 lb) 550 kg (1200 lb) Operator's Manual – Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 Anderson Group...

  • Page 45: Operation

    The following figure represents the control lever and the functions associated with each button. Figure 20- Control Lever Table 7- Actions Associated with the Buttons Button/Action Manoeuvre Raise the loading arm Lower the loading arm Pivot the grabber towards the bale carrier Anderson Group Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 – Operator's Manual...

  • Page 46: Bale Loading

    Return the pusher frame to the front (if necessary) 5.2 Bale Loading The TSR-3450 carrier collects bales in the direction the bailer placed them on the ground. When using the bale carrier, the loading arm should never touch the ground. This could dam- age it or cause an accident.
  • Page 47 3. When the bale reaches the grabber travel limit, close the grabber. Figure 22- Closing the Grabber 4. Lift the loading arm to mid-travel, i.e. until it forms a 45° angle with the ground. Anderson Group Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 – Operator's Manual...
  • Page 48 5. Pivot the loading arm wrist so that the bale is perpendicular to the carrier. Figure 24- Pivoting the Wrist 6. Lift the loading arm until it reaches its travel limit. Operator's Manual – Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 Anderson Group...
  • Page 49 Do not put down the bale if you cannot place it correctly above the platforms. Instead, return it to the ground and pick it up again. Only put down the bale if the carrier is level. Anderson Group Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 – Operator's Manual...
  • Page 50 Activating the pusher frame when the loading arm is on its trajectory could cause damage to the loading arm and the pusher frame. Operator's Manual – Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 Anderson Group...
  • Page 51 (see Figure 26 – Full Load Indicator). You may then add just two more bales to your load. Do not activate the pusher frame when the red indicator light is on. Figure 26– Full Load Indicator Anderson Group Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 – Operator's Manual...

  • Page 52: Unloading Bales

    For safe bale transportation, Anderson Group recommends you only put one bale high on the rear end of the self-loading bale carrier (see the following figure). Figure 27– Fully Loaded Bale Carrier 5.3 Unloading Bales To unload bales from the TSR- 3450 bale carrier, it is important to select flat terrain without obstacles (e.g.

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    3. Insert the pins in the strand holes to hold them in place. 4. Slowly lower the platform until its weight is resting on the stands. Ensure that you are not crushing the stands. Anderson Group Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 – Operator's Manual...

  • Page 54: Lubrication

    Your self-loading bale carrier must be lubricated using a gun in various places indicated by the sticker in the following figure: Figure 29– Lubricating Point Identifier NOTE: Anderson Group recommends using synthetic grease. Operator's Manual – Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 Anderson Group...
  • Page 55 Unloading platform pivots (2) Unloading platform cylinder articulations (4) Drawbar (1) As needed Jack (1) No lubrication is necessary on the loading arm pivots, wrist, and scissor platforms. Figure 30- Wrist Cylinder Articulations Anderson Group Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 – Operator's Manual...
  • Page 56 Figure 31– Loading Arm Cylinder Articulations Figure 32– Tandem Axle Pivots Operator's Manual – Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 Anderson Group...
  • Page 57 Figure 33– Unloading Platform Pivot (bottom) Figure 34- Unloading Platform Cylinder Articulations Anderson Group Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 – Operator's Manual...

  • Page 58: Tire Pressure

    Figure 35– Drawbar (bottom) Figure 36- Jack 6.2 Tire Pressure Check the tire pressure before each use. The pressure should be 2.2 bar (32 psi). Operator's Manual – Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 Anderson Group...

  • Page 59: Wheel Nut Tightening

    Place the locking pin under the loading arm, as during travel (see section 2.6 Moving the Self-loading Bale Carrier). NOTE: Anderson Group recommends you conduct cleaning and general maintenance for your machine before storing it for long periods. Anderson Group Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 – Operator's Manual...

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    If the hydraulic accumulator is not operating cor- rectly or if it needs to be adjusted, use the ser- vices of a qualified technician. Anderson Group Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 – Operator's Manual...

  • Page 62: Common Problems

    (see section How to Reach Us at the front of this manual for our contact information). Operator's Manual – Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 Anderson Group...
  • Page 63 4.7 Barrier Height and section 4.6 barrier and arm height Loading Arm Position) or both. are not adjusted to the bale height. Anderson Group Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 – Operator's Manual...
  • Page 64 If it is no longer functional, replace The flow rate valve is Clean the flow rate valve. If it is no longer blocked. functional replace it. Operator's Manual – Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 Anderson Group...
  • Page 65 If the breather is no longer func- tional, replace it. The flow rate valve is Clean the flow rate valve. If it is no longer blocked. functional replace it. Anderson Group Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 – Operator's Manual...
  • Page 66 Ensure that the sensor is correctly adjus- ral stop position and ted and in good condition. Adjust it as return sensor is poorly needed or replace it if it is no longer func- adjusted or broken. tional. Operator's Manual – Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 Anderson Group...
  • Page 67 An obstacle is preventing Remove the obstacle from the grabbers’ level work. the grabbers from mov- trajectory. ing. Anderson Group Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 – Operator's Manual...
  • Page 68 Be very careful if you use the controls and when the hydraulic when the oil is not warm enough. functions stop. For any other problem, please contact your dealer or our technical service. Operator's Manual – Self-loading Bale Carrier TSR-3450 Anderson Group...
  • Page 70 ANDERSON GROUP 5125, rue de la Plaisance Chesterville (Québec) CANADA G0P 1J0 E-mail: service@grpanderson.com Telephone: +1 819-382-2952 Fax: +1 819-382-2218 www.grpanderson.com...

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