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.
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.
Do not attempt to operate this equipment under following all safety precautions and by using good the influence of drugs or alcohol. safety practices. YOU are the key to safety : Section 2 - Safety Instructions - Boss R 4520...
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. Boss R 4520 - Section 2 - Safety Instructions...
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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. Section 2 - Safety Instructions - Boss R 4520...
DE41711 Angled Crush Hazard DE41712 Hand Pinch Point DE41713 High Pressure Fluid DE41714 Read Operator’s Manual DE41715 Remove Key Before Repair DE41716 Shaft Entanglement DE41717 Sprocket Entanglement DE41718 Thrown Object Boss R 4520 - Section 3 - Safety Sign Locations...
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Item : 3 Item : 4 Part # : DE41713 Part # : DE41714 High pressure fluid hazard. Refer to Read and understand manual pg.5-3. Maintenance notes on before operating this machine. Section 3 - Safety Sign Locations - Boss R 4520...
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Item : 7 Item : 8 Part # : DE41717 Part # : DE41718 Never reach into rotating Thrown object hazard. sprocket area. Stand clear of feed path. Boss R 4520 - Section 3 - Safety Sign Locations...
Use caution when raising loaded processor. Objects could fall from processor toward bystanders or operator. Remove all foreign objects from bales. Section 4 - Power Unit Specifications - Boss R 4520...
Run machine through cycle without bale in chamber to confirm 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 flow rate.
Carefully raise the loader arm and cycle the tilt cylinders to check hose clearances and to check any interference. Section 5 - Processor Operation - Boss R 4520...
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 fittings, use only properly rated parts. Replacement parts, for parts with safety signs attached, must also have safety sign attached.
Make sure that all safety signs are in place, are clean and are legible. Refer to Safety Sign Section (page 2-1). After Every 10 Hours of Operation Grease all roller bearings (refer to diagram on page 8-1). Inspect and tighten Allen screws on bearing. Section 6 - Processor Maintenance - Boss R 4520...
(if the machine is so equipped). Steam-clean the power unit before any installation is made to the hydraulic system. Remove any attachment from the power unit and position on a level surface. Boss R 4520 - Section 7 - Processor Service...
Section 8 - Grease Points Section 8 - Grease Points - Boss R 4520...
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Specifications Flange Bearings (6): Once a Week Bale Arm Cylinder Bushings: Once a Week Sprockets: Once a Week Pins: Once a Month Boss R 4520 - Section 8 - Grease Points...
A green push button that must be held to lower the loading arm. Releasing button will stop the lowering of the loading arm. Section 9 - Control Functions - Boss R 4520...
Frame 10-2 Section 9 - Control Functions - Boss R 4520...
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Front Angled Corner Post 41524 Front Side Shield 41586 Rear Side Panel CB 5/16-18X1.0 Z5 Carriage Bolt - 5/16-18 x 1” Zinc Plated Grade 5 HBC516X34 Hex Bolt Cerrated HNC516 Hex Nut Cerrated Boss R 4520 - Section 9 - Control Functions 10-3...
Bed Chain 10-4 Section 9 - Control Functions - Boss R 4520...
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LN 3/8 N Locknuts - 3/8-16 Zinc Plated Nylon Insert Lock Nut SS 38-24X38 3/8”-24 x 3/8” Black Oxide Alloy Steel Knurled Point Socket Set Screw VAL 1008 Motor, Hydraulic - (BS208107A) Boss R 4520 - Section 9 - Control Functions 10-5...
Bed Chain Sliders 10-6 Section 9 - Control Functions - Boss R 4520...
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Bed Chain Sliders ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 41541 Bed Sliders HB 5/16-18X1.0 FHSCS Hex Bolt - 5/16-18 x 1” Zinc Plated Flat Head Socket Cap Screw HNC516 Hex Nut Cerrated Boss R 4520 - Section 9 - Control Functions 10-7...
Loading Arm 10-8 Section 9 - Control Functions - Boss R 4520...
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Hex Bolt - 5/16-18 x 1” Zinc Plated Flat Head Socket Cap Screw HBC12X34 Hex Bolt Cerrated Gr. 5 NC HBC38X1 Hex Bolt Cerrated RP 3/8X 2.0 Pin - Roll Pin 3/8 x 2.0 Boss R 4520 - Section 9 - Control Functions 10-9...
Deflector 10-10 Section 9 - Control Functions - Boss R 4520...
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Hex Bolt Cerrated - 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 Case Hardened Zinc Flange Bolt HIN 3.5 X 3.5 Hinge - 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 Butt Hinge - Plain Weldable HNC14 Hex Nut Cerrated HNC38 Hex Nut Cerrated Boss R 4520 - Section 9 - Control Functions 10-11...
Front Cover 10-20 Section 9 - Control Functions - Boss R 4520...
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Front Cover ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 37495 Front Cover HNP 5/16 Panel Nut - 5/16” U-Type Spring HBC516X34 Hex Bolt Cerrated HNC516 Hex Nut Cerrated Boss R 4520 - Section 9 - Control Functions 10-21...
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