This Manual contains the general information required to safely operate your product. Contact the nearest dealership or an Authorised Service Centre for more information. All components must only be replaced with original spare parts from METAL-FACH, which are available from dealerships and the Manufacturer's warehouse.
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CONTENTS CHAPTER GENERAL CHAPTER DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CHAPTER TECHNICAL DATA CHAPTER GENERAL SAFETY STANDARDS CHAPTER TRANSPORT AND DRIVING CHAPTER OVERVIEW CHAPTER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHAPTER FIELD WORK OF THE MACHINE CHAPTER MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT CHAPTER F Bus CONTROL SYSTEM CHAPTER 10-ET EASYTRONIC CONTROL TERMINAL CHAPTER TABLES AND DIAGRAMS...
Z589 Round Baler 1 GENERAL Dear Customer! congratulations on your purchase of a METAL-FACH product. Follow the instructions contained in the Operating Manual for maximum safety, efficiency and durability of your product. 1.1 OPERATING MANUAL This Manual is an essential equipment of the machine you have purchased. All suppliers of machines, new or pre-owned, are required to provide the user with the Manual originally enclosed with the product.
(Journal of Laws 2003, issue 32 item 262 as amended). Safety Test Report No. LBC/07/11 Unit responsible for engineering documentation: Metal-Fach Engineering Department This Declaration of Conformity becomes null and void if the machine is changed or modified in any manner without prior consent from the Manufacturer.
Z589 Round Baler 3 TECHNICAL DATA All technical data shown in the following tables is indicative only. The Manufacturer may modify it without notice. All dimensions are given in millimetres (mm). All references to mass (weight) are in kilograms (kg).
Z589 Round Baler 3.2 PICKUP AND HANDLING ASSEMBLY PICKUP Z589-3… Z589-2… Max. collecting width 2000 Service collecting width 1869 Prong spacing Frame diameter Number of rows on the frame Number of prongs per row Total no. of prongs Support wheels...
Z589 Round Baler 3.9 F Bus CONTROL SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS Name EASYTRONIC Power supply 11÷15 V DC Controls: membrane keypad 9 keys Display Graphics LCD: 128x64 pixels Backlight White LED 16bit 24Mhz Memory Flash + Static RAM + EEPROM Sound alarm...
Z589 Round Baler 4 GENERAL SAFETY STANDARDS Aside from compliance with this Manual, follow the general safety and accident prevention rules and regulations in your country. This machine has been designed and built to assure maximum operating safety. The user must maintain the safety conditions.
Z589 Round Baler 4.2 SAFETY WARNING Before starting the machine: • Make sure that you perfectly understand the controls and their functions. • Periodically check the whole machine, especially all safety and protection equipment. • All work safety equipment shall be installed as required by the Manufacturer. DO NOT tamper with the safety equipment.
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Z589 Round Baler • Install the cord only with the tractor engine stopped and the F Bus powered off. • Do not use the controls, hoses or other protruding parts of the machine as handles or feet support. • Follow the PTO drive shaft safety of use standards and instructions in the enclosed shaft manufacturer's instructions to install, start and remove the PTO drive shaft.
Z589 Round Baler 4.2.2 MACHINE WARNINGS DANGER! CAUTION! • Keep hydraulic couplings clean at all times. Protect the hydraulic couplings from damage and dirt by plugging them with the plastic caps provided by the manufacturer. Inspect and replace the damaged hydraulic lines and couplings as required. Replace each hydraulic hose in 5 years from the manufacturing date identified on the hose body.
Z589 Round Baler 4.3 MAINTENANCE SAFETY DANGER! IMPORTANT! Follow these safety precautions before attempting any adjustments, maintenance or other servicing of this machine or leaving the machine unattended: 1) Stop the machine and disconnect the PTO drive shaft. 2) Rest the pickup on the ground.
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Z589 Round Baler Diagram: LOCATIONS OF ROUND BALER SYMBOLS FRONT REAR RIGHT-HAND side LEFT-HAND side ( * ) INSIDE ( ** ) Z589-2… only page 13...
Z589 Round Baler 4.4 WARNING STICKERS The machine features warning symbols which provide important personal safety information. The symbols explain the occupational hygiene and safety standards and any potential hazards during operation and maintenance of the machine. • The warning symbols are pictogram in black and red on yellow background.
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Z589 Round Baler 7500194 DANGER! Before entering the baler chamber for servicing, lock the hydraulic lifts with suitable clamps to avoid crushing hazard. 7500197 DANGER! Do not stand behind the machine to prevent crushing hazard from sudden movement. 7500198 DANGER! Do not pass or stay under the lifted baler gate to avoid crushing hazard, unless suitable protective measures are in place.
Z589 Round Baler 7500208 DANGER! Before attempting to intervene with the hydraulic system, read and understand the Operating Manual. Hydraulic oil under high pressure may cause severe injury. 7500210 DANGER! Do not remove any protective components and keep clear of all parts which are a crushing hazard to the upper limbs.
Z589 Round Baler 4.5 SAFETY EQUIPMENT The machine is equipped with safety devices which guarantee proper operation and risk mitigation under normal conditions of use. DANGER! Verify that all machine equipment are in a good condition and in proper locations before work.
4.5.3 PICKUP DRIVE PROTECTION The pickup drive features a safety based on a shear bolt, which protects against overloading and foreign bodies. 4.5.4 MECHANICAL DRIVE PROTECTION (Z589-2… only) The rotor drive is coupled with a shear bolt which protects against overloading and foreign bodies.
Z589 Round Baler 4.5.7 PTO DRIVE SHAFT SUPPORT The support is a rest for the PTO drive shaft when the assembly is decoupled from the tractor and protects it from damage. 4.5.8 PTO DRIVE SHAFT SAFETY CHAIN The safety chain prevents the rotation of the joint guards at work. Keep the safety chain fastened to the tow bar.
Z589 Round Baler 4.5.11 WHEEL CHOCKS The wheel chocks are inserted under the wheels to secure the machine in place and prevent it from rolling away when not in use or whenever the machine must be secured for servicing. 4.6 WORK GARMENT •...
Z589 Round Baler 5 TRANSPORT AND DRIVING DANGER! • Do not carry any persons or objects on the machine. • DO NOT tow the round baler with a bale inside. • Do not start the baler when it is towed.
Z589 Round Baler 5.2 LOADING WITH CRANES DANGER! Make sure that there is no bale in the machine before lifting it off the ground. Use lifting equipment of sufficient capacity to lift the machine off the ground. Make sure that the lifting equipment and its counterweight are sufficient to safely lift the machine, see Chapter 3.1 "Dimensions and weight".
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Z589 Round Baler CAUTION! No part of the machine must extend too far beyond the carrier vehicle outline. Having shipped the machine on the carrier vehicle verify that the condition and alignment of the machine are not hazardous before unlashing.
Net wrapper f) Idler rollers Belt tensioning main arm Belt tensioning side arm Belts 10) Gate 11) Pickup 12) Handling assembly • Collector (Z589-3… only) • Cutting assembly (Z589-2… only) 13) F Bus control system terminal • EasyTronic page 24...
The product is carried into the baling chamber by the pickup and the handling assembly (a variable speed comb, or a cutting assembly with a rotor and blades on the Z589-3 only). The product is compacted into round bales with the belts which run on fixed and moving rollers.
Z589 Round Baler 7 OPERATING MANUAL 7.1 BEFORE USE Note: All operations shall be carried out by a designated operator only who has read and understood all parts of this Manual, and especially the safety standards explained herein. Before starting your work make sure that the machine is in good technical order, all lubricant levels are good and all parts prone to wear or damage are in good shape.
Z589 Round Baler 7.2 HITCHING TO THE TRACTOR BEFORE TOWING CAUTION! Hitching to the tractor can be hazardous. Exercise caution: • Hitch the machine to the tractor on level ground only. • Before attempting to hitch, chock the machine wheels.
Z589 Round Baler 7.3 HITCHING TO THE TRACTOR BEFORE BALING Before connecting any component of the baler to a tractor, make sure that the tractor performance meets the machine operating requirements, see Chapter 3.7 "Tractor requirements". The baler tow bar can be adapted to the tractor towing assembly, which can be a standard hitch or an upper hitch.
Z589 Round Baler 7.3.2 UPPER HITCHING Max. 300 The baler can also be coupled with tractors with an upper hitch arrangement, if all restrictions shown in the diagram are followed. Adjust the baler tow bar to do so: • Remove the bolts V.
Z589 Round Baler 7.4 CONNECTING THE BALER EQUIPMENT Set the support to the rest position once the machine has been hitched on the tractor (see 7.2 "Hitching to the tractor for towing"). Next connect the baler systems to the tractor: •...
Z589 Round Baler 7.4.3 CONNECTING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Connect the hydraulic hoses as follows: • Connect the small hydraulic line to the single-action DCV. • Connect both large hydraulic hoses to the double-action DCV. • The small hydraulic line of the pickup lift features a cut-off valve.
Z589 Round Baler 7.5 FUNCTIONAL TEST CAUTION! Before attempting any operation with the machine (running empty or with a bale), couple the baler with the tractor. Once the machine has been coupled as instructed above: • Check that the belts do not stick to the paint coating on the rollers.
Z589 Round Baler 7.6 PREPARING FOR WORK Before starting your work with the machine, prepare it according to the planned task. 7.6.1 INSTALLING THE CORD To assure proper performance of the cord wrapper, use a PP (propylene) cord rated between 500 and 75 or 1000 (m/kg).
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Z589 Round Baler • Pass the cord through the eyelets O followed by the two sleeves B and the cord brakes F2 located on the cord wrapper arm; next, pass the cord through the two pipes so that its ends extend from the other end of the tubes by approximately 20 cm.
Z589 Round Baler 7.6.2 INSTALLING THE NET • The baler can hold net reels 2000 to 3000 m long. • The inner hole of the net reel core should be 75÷78 mm wide. • Use a 14÷16 g/m rated net to assure proper performance of the wrapper.
Z589 Round Baler 7.6.4 RAKE (Z589-3 only) Depending on the material row to be collected, you can set the front rake in the following positions: • Low: when narrow and/or low rows of material are collected. • Medium: when wide and/or high rows of material are collected.
Z589 Round Baler 7.6.5 PROTECTIVE SHIELD (Z589-2 only) The safety guard installed on the machines with a cutting assembly optimises collection of the product and its infeed to the machine. You can adjust the spacing of the safety guard to the pickup prongs by shifting the buffers T.
Z589 Round Baler 7.6.7 SELECTING THE CORE TYPE The F Bus control system facilitates setting the bale core diameter and density depending on the material type and individual needs. The mechanical sorting function facilitates rolling bales with soft or hard cores.
Z589 Round Baler 7.6.8 SELECTING THE BALING PRESSURE The baling pressure depends on the desired bale density. The baler features the baling pressure control valve: Open the service hatch in front of the machine to access the baling pressure control valve.
Z589 Round Baler 7.7 PREPARING THE FIELD FOR WORK Follow these guidelines to achieve the maximum collection and baling performance with various products: 7.7.1 CONDITIONING Silage must be conditioned to achieve equal moisture of stalks and leaves. Long and hard materials shall be conditioned to produce broken stalks, which will reduce their rolling resistance when baling, since long stalks are prone to enter between the baling belts.
• Wrapping tie type (cord or net) • Wrapping control (automatic or manual) If the machine is equipped with the cutting assembly (Z589-2 only), you can also use the control system to monitor the following: • Blades (extended / retracted) Once the programed bale diameter is produced, F Bus will warn you to immediately stop driving so that the wrapper can tie the bale.
Z589 Round Baler 8.5 WRAPPING The F Bus control system can start and complete the bale wrapping cycle automatically or under manual control. See the following Chapters for more information about the wrapping stages: • 10-ET.7 Work stages. 8.6 BALE DISCHARGE When the bale has been wrapped, F Bus will warn you (with an indication depending on the control terminal type) to open the gate to release the bale.
If the machine is jammed during field work, do not attempt to remove the product when the baler is running. 8.7.1 CLEARING THE PICKUP AND THE RAKE (Z589-3 only) The product is jammed between the rake and the pickup prongs.
Round Baler 8.7.2 CLEARING THE PICKUP FROM THE PRODUCT JAMMED BETWEEN THE BLADES AND THE PROTECTIVE SHIELD (Z589-2 only) The product is jammed between the protective shield and the pickup prongs. CAUTION ! Before attempting to do ANYTHING to clear the machine: •...
If the rotor does not run: • Verify that the rotor coupling lever L is properly shifted. • The mechanical transmission shear bolt could be shorn. Replacement instructions, see Chapter 9.2.2 "Replacing the rotor mechanical safety (Z589-2 only)". page 45...
Z589 Round Baler 8.8 STOPPING THE MACHINE IMPORTANT! Do the following to finish your work: • Stop the machine. • Make sure that all moving components of the machine have come to a full stop and are home. • Stop the tractor, stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
Z589 Round Baler 9 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 9.1 RUNNING MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT! Proper adjustments and thorough maintenance will extend the service life and assure safe operation of your machine. All bolts shall be retightened to the torque values listed in Table 11.4 "Tightening torques", unless specified otherwise.
Z589 Round Baler 9.2 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT Certain safety devices listed in Chapter 4.5 "Safety equipment" require cleaning and/or readjustment. 9.2.1 REPLACING THE PICKUP SAFETY IMPORTANT! If the pickup safety shear bolt is shorn, replace the part with a new one of identical ratings: •...
Z589 Round Baler 9.2.2 REPLACING THE ROTOR MECHANICAL SAFETY (Z589-2 only) IMPORTANT! If the safety shear bolt is shorn in the rotor mechanical safety device, replace the part with a new one of identical ratings: • Bolt, M14x60-8.8 UNI 5738 - DIN 960 (non-galvanized, partial thread).
Z589 Round Baler 9.3 CHAIN TENSION Periodically inspect the tensioning of the drive chains and (if applicable) the automatic tensioner performance. The chain tension F shall be 5÷10 mm. 9.3.1 ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC TENSIONERS The roller chains of the machine are tensioned automatically by spring-action tensioners.
Z589 Round Baler 9.3.2 MANUAL TENSIONER ADJUSTMENT Some roller chains of the machine are tensioned with manually adjusted tensioners. Periodically inspect the chain tensioning and readjust if necessary. Check the functioning of the manual chain tensioners. Open the left-hand guard panel to check and adjust the chain tension (and close it again once finished readjusting).
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Z589 Round Baler Big roller chain tension (Z589-3): • Loosen the bolts V1 and remove the guard. • Loosen the bolts V2 and the counternut d. • Loosen or tighten the adjustment screw VR to set the proper chain tension.
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Z589 Round Baler Collector assembly chain drive tension (Z589-3 only): • Loosen the bolts V1 and remove the guard. • Loosen the bolts V2 and the counternut d. • Loosen or tighten the adjustment screw VR to set the proper chain tension.
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Z589 Round Baler Rotor chain tension (Z589-2): Open the right-hand guard panel to check and adjust the rotor chain tension: • Loosen the bolts V1 and remove the guard. • Loosen the 2 bolts V2 from the machine wall interior.
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Z589 Round Baler Pickup chain tension (left-hand side): • Remove the bolts V1 and the pickup left-hand guard. • Loosen the 2 bolts V2 and use a hammer to adjust the chain tension by slightly tapping the tensioner upward. •...
Z589 Round Baler 9.4 SCRAPER ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT! Both areas on the machine where the scrapers are installed must always be properly adjusted and clean. The machine scrapers are: 1) The dancing roller scraper 2) The bottom roller scraper CAUTION ! Before attempting any maintenance or adjustment of the scrapers: •...
Z589 Round Baler 9.4.2 BOTTOM ROLLER SCRAPER • Open the baler gate to facilitate the planned actions and lock the gate open with the gate safety lock, see Chapter 4.5.9 "Gate safety lock". • Remove the 4 bolts V (2 on each side) and adjust the distance D between the roller and the scraper blade by slightly tapping the scraper with a hammer: Distance D = 0÷0.5 mm.
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Z589 Round Baler IMPORTANT! The gate roller and the scraper are always factory installed in the holes A as shown in the drawing. Setting A Setting B When working in a field littered with stones, move the gate roller and the roller scraper to the position B as shown in the drawing.
Z589 Round Baler 9.5 BELTS 9.5.1 BELT ADJUSTMENT Check the running of the belts: • Set the machine to the bale hard core, park and secure the machine on a flat surface and close the gate firmly with the side lock hooks.
Z589 Round Baler If the belts slip sideways at the machine front, adjust at the position R2: a) Open the gate slightly to loosen the belts. Lock the gate by shifting the valve block lever into the locked position (Closed Padlock), see Chapter 4.5.9 "Gate safety lock".
Z589 Round Baler 9.5.3 BONDING THE BELT STRIPS WITH THE PROFI 5 LACER Cut the end of the belt exactly square to its side. Place the PROFI 5 lacer in the vice with the holes outwards. Fully open the vice.
Z589 Round Baler 9.5.4 BONDING THE BELT STRIPS WITH THE PROFI 19 LACER Cut the end of the belt exactly square to its side. Place the PROFI 19 lacer in the vice with the holes outwards. Fully open the vice.
Z589 Round Baler 9.6 WRAPPER ADJUSTMENT 9.6.1 DOUBLE CORD WRAPPER The F Bus control system facilitates management of the double cord wrapper settings irrespective of the bale diameter: A = cord distance from the bale edge B = number of winds at the edge...
Z589 Round Baler Cord cutting blade extension: If you need to tie the bales closer to their centres, you may have to adjust the blade arm: • Loosen the four nuts d and move both parts to the required distance.
Z589 Round Baler 9.6.2 NET WRAPPER The F Bus control system can be use to preset the number of bale winds. See the following Chapters for the information on modifying the settings: • EasyTronic = 10-ET.5.1 Program menu. CAUTION ! Before attempting any maintenance or adjustment of the net wrapper: •...
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Z589 Round Baler Replacing the blade: CAUTION! Be careful with the cutter blades. • If the net wrapper blades do not cut the net any more (because they are worn out or broken), replace them: • Remove the rivets R which fasten the blades.
Z589 Round Baler 9.7 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS • Check that the electrical system and the control terminal wiring is not crushed or damaged. • Keep all sockets, plugs, cables and sensors clean of mud, earth or collected material. •...
Z589 Round Baler 9.8 PICKUP ADJUSTMENT 9.8.1 PICKUP SERVICE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The pickup service height can be adjusted with the wheels inserted into an adjustment position which must be on the same level on both sides of the pickup. IMPORTANT! The pickup prongs MUST NEVER touch the ground.
Z589 Round Baler 9.8.3 PICKUP PRONG REPLACEMENT CAUTION ! When you need to replace the pickup prongs installed on the pickup frame: • Stop the tractor, remove the ignition key and wait until all machine parts stop completely. • Turn off the control system.
Adjust the cam alignment by turning the piece and move the pickup prong to or away from the handling assembly (or the pickup on Z589-3, or the cutting assembly on the Z589-2). Turn the cam towards the following setting direction: A = to move the prong to the pickup assembly.
Z589 Round Baler 9.9 CUTTING ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT (Z589-2 only) Disassemble or reassemble the blades or blank blades whenever: • All or several blades are removed. • The blades are removed for sharpening. • All or several blades are replaced with spares.
Z589 Round Baler 9.9.1 REMOVING THE BLADES Disengage the blades before removing them. You can disengage the blade drive directly with the F Bus control terminal. See the following Chapters on how to proceed: • EasyTronic = 10-ET.6.3 Cutting assembly.
Z589 Round Baler 9.9.2 INSTALLING SHARP OR BLANK KNIVES Withdraw the blades before installing the sharp blades or the blank blades. You can withdraw the blade drive directly with the F Bus control terminal. See the following Chapters on how to proceed: •...
Z589 Round Baler 9.9.3 SHARPENING THE BLADES The blades shall be sharpened with proper tools and whenever necessary. Note that well-sharpened blades reduce the power demand and improve the cutting performance. IMPORTANT! Do not overheat the blades when sharpening, otherwise their wear resistance will be reduced.
Z589 Round Baler 9.10 WHEELS AND TYRES Periodically measure the tyre pressure and check that it is correct for the tyre type in use by comparing the measured pressure value with the ratings in Table 11.5 "Tyre pressure values". •...
Z589 Round Baler 9.13.1 REGREASING Lubricate and grease all required points which are identified with the special sticker P/N 7500214 on the machine ever 30 operating hours. • Before feeding grease to the lubricator thoroughlyclean all lubricator connections to prevent mud, dirt and foreign bodies from mixing with the grease which would reduce or eliminate the lubricating effect altogether.
Z589 Round Baler 9.14 HYDRAULIC OIL Hydraulic actuators are precision components and require clean and filtered oil: • Periodically check the oil level and contamination. • Check the tightness of hydraulic hoses and their coupling locks, and look for any potential oil leaks.
Z589 Round Baler 9.14.2 OIL TANK Check the level and refill (if necessary) the automatic lubrication tank oil. • Open the left-hand side guard panel. • Open the filler cap T, refill the tank with oil and screw the filler cap T back in.
• 0.9 l per gearbox = Z589 with collector (Z589-3) • 1.2 l per gearbox = Z589 with cutting assembly (Z589-2) Check that the gearbox oil level is correct by following the procedure explained above. • When finished, retighten the plug screw VT.
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Z589 Round Baler If the gearbox oil level must be reduced: • Have a suitable container at hand to catch the drained oil. • Place the contained under the machine where the oil will be flowing and undo and remove the plug screw VT located on the gearbox bottom, accessed through the machine chassis frame opening.
No oil must leak from any hydraulic system component. • Tyre pressure. • Proper lubrication of drive / transmission components. • Follow the guidelines for oil and lubricant use. All spare parts shall meet the requirements of METAL-FACH. USE ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS ONLY. page 82...
Z589 Round Baler 9.17 DAILY CHECKS DANGER! Before attempting ANY daily inspection or check: • Stop the tractor, remove the ignition key and wait until all machine parts stop completely. • Turn off the control system. Daily check the overall technical condition of the machine, i.e. the wear of wheel toothed rims, bearings, chains, pivot pins, shafts and all other moving or rotating machine parts.
Z589 Round Baler 9.19 STORAGE IMPORTANT! • If the aforementioned procedures are performed correctly, your machine will be in good technical order before work. • When dismantling the machine, follow all applicable environmental protection and lubricant disposal regulations of your country.
Z589 Round Baler 9.19.4 STORING THE CORD, NET AND PLASTIC SHEET Remove all cord hanks, net reels and plastic sheet from the machine and store the materials in suitable containers in a sheltered dry room. Keep the containers secure from vermin.
Z589 Round Baler 10 F Bus CONTROL SYSTEM This Chapter presents the F Bus electronic control system. The control terminal enables the operator to set and monitor individual work stages of the machine: loading the baling chamber with the product, increasing the bale diameter, the wrapping stage, bale release and closing the machine to start the new work cycle.
Z589 Round Baler 10.2 COMPONENTS 10.2.1 BALE DIAMETER SENSOR (right-hand) It is a rotating potmeter coupled with the levers on the belt tension main arm and relays the instantaneous bale diameter value. 10.2.2 GATE CLOSURE SENSORS (BOTH SIDES) Two active sensors, each on one side of the machine, which monitor closure of the gate before and during each work cycle.
An active sensor which detects when the baling press chamber is full. 10.2.10 BLADE ACTUATOR (right-hand, Z589-2 only) The linear electric actuator governs the extension and withdrawal of the blades when the product is being cut. 10.2.11 BLADE EXTENDED SENSOR...
Z589 Round Baler 10.2.12 BALING CHAMBER CHARGING SENSOR KIT (both sides) Two active sensors are connected to two arms which monitor the movement of the belts and indicate the driving direction to assure uniform charging of the baling chamber. page 89...
Z589 Round Baler 10-ET EASYTRONIC CONTROL TERMINAL 10-ET.1 INSTALLATION Check that the control terminal box delivered with the machine contain the following product parts: 1) Power supply cable 2) Control terminal 10-ET.1.1 POWER SUPPLY CABLE Stop the tractor engine, disconnect the battery common cable, connect the power supply cable to the 12 battery terminals by connecting the red cable (+) to the positive terminal and the black cable (-) to the negative terminal.
Z589 Round Baler 10-ET.1.2 DATA CABLE Connect the data cable with the 8-pin connector supplied with the control terminal and secure the connection by tightening the counternut. DANGER! Check that the wiring does not obstruct the driving manoeuvres and are clear from any moving parts.
Z589 Round Baler 10-ET.2.2 BUTTON FUNCTIONS ON-OFF Turns the control system on and off. CANC Pressing this button does one of the following, depending on the current program parameter: • Cancels the last data entered; • Cancels the selected function;...
Z589 Round Baler 10-ET.3 COMMISSIONING When the machine has been coupled to the tractor and all wiring is connected, you may commission the control system. • Press the ON-OFF button and wait for the data to boot. EasyTronic prompts to select the language during the first commissioning only: •...
Z589 Round Baler 10-ET.4.3 COUNTERS MENU Select the Counters icon and confirm with OK. This menu allows counting the bales made by the machine. • EasyTronic counts the net wrapped bales and the cord wrapped bales separately. • EasyTronic manages nine independent counters and one master counter, which reads the total of results from all other counters.
Z589 Round Baler 10-ET.5 SETTINGS MENU 10-ET.5.1 PROGRAM MENU Use +, -, R and L to select the Program Menu icon from the Home screen and confirm with OK. The display will show the data (according to the actual machine configuration) which the operator can read and/...
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Z589 Round Baler Distance to edge Use + and - to set the distance of the cord winds from the bale edge for the target bale diameter: • Minimum distance to bale edge = 8 cm • Maximum distance to bale edge = 18 cm •...
Z589 Round Baler 10-ET.5.2 WORK MENU Use +, -, R and L to select the Work Menu icon from the Home screen and confirm with OK. The Work Menu screen has three main sections: 1) The description of the current work stage;...
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Z589 Round Baler Other screens will be displayed at work to indicate the current operations of the machine: • Collect screen This screen shows that the machine has begun to collect the product and bale it in the chamber. The display will show all data (according to the actual machine configuration) which the operator can read and/ or modify: 1) Actual bale diameter;...
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Z589 Round Baler • Wrapping screen Depending on the wrapping cycle settings input to the work program, the baler will start to wrap the bale in the chamber. IMPORTANT! Each time EasyTronic is powered on, the default wrapping mode is Manual (the Hand icon).
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Z589 Round Baler Two wrapping screens may be displayed (depending on the installed wrappers): • Net Wrapping screen The display will show all data (according to the actual machine configuration) which the operator can read and/or modify: 1) Wrap type in use (Net shown);...
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Z589 Round Baler Nearly all individual cycle stage screens have a submenu. The submenu is accessed with the following soft key: F1 = INFO The Info submenu displays the machine status. Press R to scroll the pages and CANC to go back.
Z589 Round Baler 10-ET.5.3 COUNTERS MENU Use +, -, R and L to select the Counters Menu icon and confirm with OK. The Counters Menu screen has four main sections: 1) Counter type icon; 2) Counter description (general or from 1. to 9.);...
Z589 Round Baler 10-ET.5.4 MACHINE STATUS MENU Use +, -, R and L to select the Machine Status Menu icon from the Home screen and confirm with OK. The Machine Status Menu screen has three main sections: 1) Icon; 2) Icon description;...
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Z589 Round Baler 10-ET.5.5 MANUAL MOTOR CONTROL MENU Use +, -, R and L to select the Manual Motor Control Menu icon from the Home screen and confirm with OK. The EasyTronic Manual Drive Control Menu enables you to manually control the actuators installed on the machine.
Z589 Round Baler 10-ET.5.6 SETTINGS MENU Use +, -, R and L to select the Settings Menu icon from the Home screen and confirm with OK. The display will show the data (according to the actual machine configuration) which the operator can read and/ or modify: 1) Icon;...
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Z589 Round Baler • Handset Language: Use + or - to select the language and confirm with OK or F1 (OK). Contrast: Use + or - to increase or decrease the display contrast, and confirm the setting with OK or F1 (OK).
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Z589 Round Baler • Machine Wrapping start: Use + and - to select the wrapping mode from Manual (the Button text) to Automatic (the Auto text) or vice versa. Confirm with OK or F1 (OK). Sound rate: Use + or - to increase or decrease the rate of the EasyTronic sound alarm (in seconds).
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Z589 Round Baler Diameter adjustment: This function allows you to compare the target bale diameter set in the program with the actual bale diameter made by the machine. IMPORTANT! You need to make at least one bale to use the function, otherwise EasyTronic will display a warning message.
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Z589 Round Baler Loading adjustment: This function allows adjusting the work and sensitivity of the loading sensors: • Use R and L to select the value to modify; • Use + and - to modify the value. • If the shifting bar is to be activated already at a minimum shift of the belt, reduce the START SEGN value.
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Z589 Round Baler • Miscellaneous Advanced: The function directly affects the machine settings. IMPORTANT! This function is password protected! This menu section is restricted to METAL-FACH Dealerships and Service Centres. IMPORTANT! • The following troubleshooting operations and machine settings modifications shall be made in close coordination with the METAL-FACH Dealership and Service Centre.
Z589 Round Baler 10-ET.6 PREPARING FOR WORK 10-ET.6.1 INSTALLING THE CORD In order to install the wrapping cord correctly, read Chapter 7.6.1 "Installing the cord". 10-ET.6.2 INSTALLING THE NET • The baler can use net reels 2000 to 3000 m long.
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Z589 Round Baler Remove both safety hooks G (on the left and right-hand sides) and lift the net box. • Make sure that the net runs according to the direction of movement shown on the sticker in the machine. •...
Round Baler 10-ET.6.3 CUTTING ASSEMBLY If the machine is equipped with the cutting blades (Z589-2 only), you can extend and withdraw the blades. You may extend and withdraw the blades in two ways: Press the ON-OFF button and wait for the data to boot.
Z589 Round Baler 10-ET.7 WORK STAGES Once the machine has been prepared according to Chapter 7 "Operating Manual", you may start working with the machine. Press the ON-OFF button to start the control system. EasyTronic will boot the data and display the Home screen.
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• Wrapping mode See Chapter 10-ET.5.2 "Work menu" for more information about the baling screens. Machine with cutting assembly (Z589-2 only): • Blade status (extended/withdrawn) Two screens will be displayed alternately at work to indicate the current operations of the machine.
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Z589 Round Baler Wrapping EasyTronic may start and complete the wrapping cycle in the manual or automatic mode once a bale has been formed: Automatic wrapping mode: When STOP is displayed, the wrapper will start automatically. Manual wrapping mode: When STOP is displayed, press START-STOP to start wrapping.
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Z589 Round Baler EasyTronic allows you to monitor all stages of both wrapping cycles (with net or cord) directly on the terminal display. See Chapter 10-ET.5.2 "Work menu" for more information about the wrapping screens. You can restart the wrapping cycle by pressing START-STOP. The wrapping cycle will start with the wrapper type and settings previously selected.
Z589 Round Baler 10-ET.8 ABBREVIATIONS Depending on the installed device configuration, some screens displayed on the EasyTronic terminal will read the following abbreviations: = right-hand side loading = left-hand side loading = bale diameter potmeter = ejector module = CUT module...
Relubricate the lift pivot pins. Relubricate the main and side belt tensioning arms. Relubricate the collector link (Z589-3 only). Relubricate the rotor right-hand bearing (Z589-2 only). Relubricate the pickup cam raceways. Relubricate the PTO drive shaft. Change the transmission oil.
1000 Check the transmission oil level. Check the oil filter of the automatic lubrication system. Check the blade sharpness, sharpen if necessary (Z589-2 only). Do a functional test of the road light electrical system. Check all sensors and wiring. Check the proper tightening of bolts and nuts.
Z589 Round Baler 11.7 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1) 7-pin plug 2) Tail lamp, left-hand 3) Tail lamp, right-hand 4) Front lamp, left-hand 5) Front lamp, right-hand G = YELLOW B = WHITE V = GREEN M = BROWN R = RED...
Z589 Round Baler 11.9 FUSES The installed fuse type is RL MINI LAMA FASTON 2.8 mm acc. to DIN 72581/3F. Fuses of the POWER BOX PB: • FUSE 1: yellow, 20 Amps Cord drive fuse (MF) • FUSE 2: white, 25 Amps CUT drive fuse (MC) •...
Z589 Round Baler 12 TROUBLESHOOTING The following tables lists the most common problems you may encounter when operating the machine. If the proposed solutions do not solve the problem, contact your nearest Distributor or Authorised Service Centre for technical advice.
Z589 Round Baler 12.3 BALING START & BALING PROGRESS PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION Insufficient bale density. Low baling pressure. Increase the work pressure. Irregular feeding of the pickup. Feed the baling chamber even on both sides. The bale lift seals are not tight enough. Replace the lift seals and retighten the hydraulic couplings.
Z589 Round Baler 12.4 WRAPPING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION The cord is loose at the bale edges. Too few winds at the bale edges. Make at least two full winds at both bale edges. The cord guiding rollers on the sides Readjust the side stops by shifting the are misaligned and run too far out.
Z589 Round Baler 12.5 CUTTING ASSEMBLY PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION The rotor does not turn. The cutting assembly control lever is in Switch the lever to DRIVE. NEUTRAL. The safety shear bolts have failed. Replace the shear bolts. The blades do not extend to approach The product clogs the slots.
Z589 Round Baler 12.7 F Bus CONTROL SYSTEM 12.7.1 SYSTEM CONNECTION PROBLEMS PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION The control system does not respond The battery supply cable is not Plug the COBO male connector on the to the ON-OFF button. connected to the machine side cable.
Z589 Round Baler 12.7.2 EASYTRONIC PROBLEMS PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION The display reads "Left-hand or right- The gate is unlocked. Close the gate. hand hook". One of the hooks is not locked. The gate closure sensor is misadjusted. Readjust the sensor.
Z589 Round Baler 13 ACCESSORIES AND KITS (optional equipment) In order to improve the baler output and performance, you can select a number of accessories and optional kits which are available on separate order. Contact your nearest Dealership or Spare Parts Centre to learn what accessories and kits are available for your baler model.
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Z589 Round Baler 16-100 SOKÓŁKA, POLAND UL. KRESOWA 62 WARRANTY CARD BALER Z562 The warranty service is provided on behalf of the Manufacturer by: ................................... filled out by the seller Date of manufacture ....... Date of sale ..............Serial number ......... Signature of the Seller .............
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8.5 WRAPPING ..................................42 8.6 BALE DISCHARGE ................................42 8.7 JAMMING OF PRODUCTS ...............................43 8.7.1 CLEARING THE PICKUP AND THE RAKE (Z589-3 only) .....................43 8.7.2 CLEARING THE PICKUP FROM THE PRODUCT JAMMED BETWEEN THE BLADES AND THE PROTECTIVE SHIELD (Z589-2 only) ................................44 8.7.3 CLEARING THE ROTOR (Z589-2 only) .........................45...
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9.8.2 HYDRAULIC PICKUP LIFT ............................68 9.8.3 PICKUP PRONG REPLACEMENT ..........................69 9.8.4 PICKUP CAM ADJUSTMENT ............................70 9.9 CUTTING ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT (Z589-2 only) ..............71 9.9.1 REMOVING THE BLADES .............................72 9.9.2 INSTALLING SHARP OR BLANK KNIVES ........................73 9.9.3 SHARPENING THE BLADES ............................74 9.10 WHEELS AND TYRES ..............................75...
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Z589 Round Baler 10-ET.5.3 COUNTERS MENU ...............................102 10-ET.5.4 MACHINE STATUS MENU ............................103 10-ET.5.6 SETTINGS MENU..............................105 10-ET.6 PREPARING FOR WORK ............................111 10-ET.6.1 INSTALLING THE CORD ............................111 10-ET.6.2 INSTALLING THE NET ............................111 10-ET.6.3 CUTTING ASSEMBLY ............................113 10-ET.7 WORK STAGES ................................ 114 10-ET.8 ABBREVIATIONS ..............................
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