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Tubeline Manufacturing Limited 6455 Reid Woods Drive RR #4 Elmira, Ontario, Canada N3B 2Z3 Email: sales@tubeline.ca Fax: 519.669.5808 Tel: 519.669.9488 Toll-free (North America): 1.888.856.6613 www.tubeline.ca Operator’s Manual Keep this manual with the machine at all times. Balewrapper TL50LSV Do not attempt to operate this machine without thoroughly reviewing this manual for safe and proper operation.
Operator’s Manual Thank you for choosing the Tubeline TL50LSV Balewrapper. Our hope is that it will give you many years of productive service. This machine is designed to wrap bales in a continual line with plastic film. Please read and understand this manual and the machine before operating.
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Warranty coverage is null and void unless Warranty Registration form has been completely filled in and is on file at Tube-Line Manufacturing Ltd. NOTE: Newest manual version can be found at www.tubeline.ca/support Operator’s Manual - TL50LSV...
In an emergency, the bales can be left 12 to 16 hours. The Tubeline wrapper makes timely harvest possible by reducing the dependence on the weather. It is much easier to get to wilt silage than to make dry hay. This also extends the working day, as the correct moisture to bale extends earlier and later in the day.
Hoop Bale Trigger Final Bale Pushoff Bale Ram Plastic Film Tongue Plastic Film Carrier Right Safety Guard Wrap Chamber Bale Deck Directional Control Valve Roller Bed Control Panel Left Safety Guard Plastic Film Carrier Section 1: General Information - TL50LSV...
Reinstall any removed shields BEFORE operating. • Inspect machine before operating. • DO NOT operate this machine while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. • DO NOT let children ride or operate this machine. TL50LSV - Section 2: Safety...
ASAE specifications. They connect to power unit’s 7-pin receptacle. 7 Pin Connector Wiring: WIRE FUNCTION White Ground Yellow Amber Running Light / Left Turn Green Amber Running Light / Left Turn Brown Red Brake Lights 7-Pin Connector Front Section 2: Safety - TL50LSV...
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Clearance Markers Part No: DEAMBER Part No: DERED TL50LSV - Section 2: Safety...
Part No: DE23971 Item: 4 Loosen vent cap on top of fuel tank to release any fume build-up . Part No: DE23967 (Req. Powerdrive Option) Decal shows hydraulic lever function for driving the machine forward or reverse . TL50LSV - Section 2: Safety...
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Part No: DE41713H Item: 8 Part No: DE41925 Item: 12 Do not use hand to check for hydraulic leaks, alternatively use a piece of cardboard . Entanglement hazard, do not remove wheel drive shield while engine running . Section 2: Safety - TL50LSV...
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. Part No: DE43059 Item: 15 Part No: DECANADA Item: 19 (See pg.I) Keep clear of wheels when machine in operation and transportation . Manufacturer of origin decal . TL50LSV - Section 2: Safety...
7. 3-way Center Return LEFT-RIGHT Steering Switch This switch will return to default neutral position when released. Turn switch left or right to steer the bale wrapper left or right. This function applies to both wrap modes. TL50LSV - Section 3: Control Panel...
Switch toggle to front position use key switch, disabling Remote Start option or switch toggle to back position to enable Remote Start option (does not disable standard engine key switch start). Control panel must also be on. Section 3: Control Panel - TL50LSV...
B. Hoop Start Limit Switch Starts hoop rotation in auto wrap mode when tripped. No function in manual wrap mode. C. Bale Ram Home Limit Switch Completes auto bale wrapping cycle by stopping bale ram retract when tripped. TL50LSV - Section 4: Adjustments...
4. Set limit switch to trip when bale joint is halfway through the wrap chamber. pg.7-3 5. Set limit switch to fully extended for final bale pushoff operation, refer to Section 4: Adjustments - TL50LSV...
2. Lift handle and insert hoop lock pin through hole in hoop to lock plastic wrap carrier to desired height. See Fig .1 . Fig .1 3. Unfasten rubber latch from inner rear of left safety guard. See Fig .2. Fig .2 TL50LSV - Section 4: Adjustments...
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13. Tie loose end of plastic to bale guide hook. 14. Close left safety guard, secure with rubber latch. NOTE: Rotate hoop and repeat steps 1-14 if other plastic wrap carrier requires reloading. Fig .6 Section 4: Adjustments - TL50LSV...
SHUT OFF • Lift ball valve handle to resume hydrualic flow to rear axle cylinders. NOTE: Refer to pg.?-?? for Optional Power Drive details. Fig .1 Shown with optional Power Drive lever . TL50LSV - Section 5: Hydraulic Functions...
? of the manifold. It is used to control the speed of steering. • Rotate right to restrict hydraulic flow which slows the steering speed. • Rotate left to allow more hydraulic flow, speeding up steering. Section 5: Hydraulic Functions - TL50LSV...
Section 6: Setup Dealer Installation Upon delivery the following parts will need to be installed to make the TL50LSV field ready: 1. Refer to Parts Manual to ensure all hardware and parts have been delivered. 2. Remove all banded parts from either bed deck or roller bed.
12. Install Dispatch Arm option, if applicable. Refer to pg.14-1 Fig .3 Battery Hookup TL50LSV bale wrappers are shipped with the battery disconnected for safety reasons. 1. Locate battery at middle right of balewrapper. See Fig.1. 2. Reconnect by simply bolting unhooked positive (+) red cable to its matching battery terminal (A).
2. Press the bale trigger using a pole inserted between the bale ram and the bale deck. DANGER: DO NOT attempt to engage the bale trigger by hand. 3. The TL50LSV balewrapper should automatically follow the sequence of the manual wrap mode without the manual operation of the control panel.
Fig.2. 9. Adjust limit switches using first bale as a gauge Fig .1 on current job’s bale size. 10. Lower rear cam axle to ground before engaging auto wrap mode. Fig .2 TL50LSV - Section 7: Operation...
Steering The TL50LSV balewrapper is equipped with electric over hydraulic steering to keep the balewrapper headed in desired direction or to direct the wrapper around obstacles. For steering operation refer to Control Panel Functions, pg.3-1 CAUTION: Wrap on flat even surface to prevent balewrapper from drifting out of line.
9. Lift ram home latch from locked position. See Fig .3 . 10. Extend the final bale pushoff by pivoting the handle under the ram to the opposite side of the machine. See Fig .4 & Fig .2 Fig .3 Fig .4 TL50LSV - Section 7: Operation...
Dispatch Arm Operation pg.14-2 After Wrapping Inspect wrapped bale row for any holes on plastic film. Patch with tape if necessary. Label bale row with information such as wrap date, moisture percentage, foilage type, etc. Section 7: Operation - TL50LSV...
Fasten safety chain (B) securely to power unit. Insert balewrapper’s 7-pin connector (C) into • power unit’s matching receptacle. Refer to Lighting & Marking, pg.2-2 • Make sure parking brake is released before driving away. Fig .1 TL50LSV - Section 8: Transporting Balewrapper...
Extend the longevity of your machine store in sheltered area out of the elements and on a flat surface. • Chock wheels after parking. Maintenance Section • Refer to for recommended service and maintenance • Cover balewrapper if necessary or preferred. Section 8: Transporting Balewrapper - TL50LSV...
Follow these instructions for proper plastic film disposal: • Collect and dispose all plastic film in an Environmentally Friendly manner. • Use recycling services when available. • Do not burn plastic film. • Do not contaminate enviroment with loose plastic film. TL50LSV - Section 9: Feeding...
Section 10: Maintenance Grease Points Grease decals on machine signify an area to occasionally grease. Use a high quality EP grease. 10-1 Section 10: Maintenance - TL50LSV...
Oil filter is mounted on left side of oil tank behind engine. Replace oil filter after 60 hours of operation. See chart below for recommended oil filter replacement. FILTER CROSS REFERENCE FILTER REFERENCE Stauf SF6520 Gresen F22001 Fram P1653-A Fleetguard HF6510 Cross 1A9021 TL50LSV - Section 10: Maintenance 10-2...
Engine throttle has linkage to slow engine down when ram is all the way to the front. Spring on linkage will speed engine up as soon as Ram cylinder starts to extend. Section 11: Diagnostics - TL50LSV 11-1...
“B” will turn off, the Ram cylinder will stop and engine will idle down. 5. Steering is done by steering switch, right/left activating steering double solenoid valve A or B. This valve will work in either manual or automatic mode. Manifold Port Connections TL50LSV - Section 11: Diagnostics 11-2...
CAUTION: Do not use a hammer on the aluminum stretcher rolls. 4. Plastic film sticks to bale spears and tears the plastic inside the bale. • Ensure bale sit firmly on the bale deck, bale spears should deflect the hay somewhat. Section 11: Diagnostics - TL50LSV 11-3...
LEFT - Steers left. RIGHT - Steers right. LEFT START ENGINE START* *If equipped with remote start add-on. RIGHT STOP TL50LSV - Section 12: Option - Remote Control 12-1...
MUST be threaded into this plug AND this port. (Fins on the cap will hold the wire in place once inserted). 4. Plug 2 white existing plugs into the 2 white plugs on the provided remote start switch (A). Section 12: Option - Remote Control - TL50LSV 12-2...
3. If the machine doesn’t start you may want to engage the throttle slightly. For troubleshooting please contact your local dealer or contact us using the information provided pg .II of this manual . TL50LSV - Section 12: Option - Remote Control 12-3...
18 and 19. See Fig.3. 7. Connect toggle switch blue wire to control panel terminal 18. 8. Connect toggle switch red wire to control panel terminal 19. Fig .2 Remove Jumper Wire Fig .3 Section 13: Option - Plastic Film Sensor - TL50LSV 13-1...
Make sure plastic film sensor wire is on top of plastic film after installing new plastic rolls. • Plastic film sensor wire drops when plastic film roll empties or breaks, causing wrap cycle to stop. TL50LSV - Section 13: Option - Plastic Film Sensor 13-2...
“1”. 7. Connect loose black PWR wire from reciever board to control panel terminal “7”. Control Panel Terminal (D) Existing White Wire Fig .2 Section 14: Option - Wireless Plastic Film Sensor - TL50LSV 14-1...
This causes the wrap cycle to stop, ensuring no bales are pushed through the wrap chamber without plastic film coverage. TL50LSV - Section 14: Option - Wireless Plastic Film Sensor 14-2...
4. Slide dispatch arm into left ram tube. Bolt with existing bolt and nut. 5. Lower dispatch arm to ensure it fits into right side pocket. See Fig.3. Fig .1 Fig .2 Fig .3 Section 15: Option - Dispatch Arm - TL50LSV 15-1...
4. Raise dispatch arm to folded position with handle and lock latch if starting a new row. See Fig.2. WARNING: Keep dispatch arm in lowered position for highway transportation. Fig .2 TL50LSV - Section 15: Option - Dispatch Arm 15-2...
Guide Roller Kit Installation Refer to Parts Manual to ensure all parts are included. 1. Slide left and right guide rollers into their respective holders. 2. Bolt in place with provided hardware. Section 16: Option - Guide Roller Kit - TL50LSV 16-1...
Night Light Kit Operation Fig .2 1. Flip toggle switch on control panel to illuminate bale deck and wrap chamber. 2. Flip toggle switch again to turn off lights. TL50LSV - Section 17: Option - Night Light Kit 17-1...
2. Slide twin wrap left or right to increase or decrease the plastic film layer overlap. 3. Turn handles to tighten twin wrap and push them down to lock in place. Fig .1 Section 18: Option - Twin Wrap Kit - TL50LSV 18-1...
8. Route twin wrap plastic film under the roller and over the existing standard plastic film roll. See Fig.2. 9. Route both overlapping plastic film ends through Fig .1 pg.4-4 standard film carrier rollers as specified on Fig .2 TL50LSV - Section 18: Option - Twin Wrap Kit 18-2...
90” to 96” . This creates a slight bend in the row but allows it to move around the root . The farmer then uses the PREV arrow button to get the row back on the desired path . Section 19: Option - Laser Guidance System - TL50LSV 19-3...
If you would like to reset bale count to zero simply hit the NEXT arrow button followed by the AUTO - ENT button, or the STOP - ESC button to cancel. TL50LSV - Section 19: Option - Laser Guidance System 19-4...
Unbolt and remove existing front axle. • Use hoist and a helper to lift the new axle into position. • Use hardware from standard front axle to bolt suspension axle in place. Section 20: Option - Roadflex Suspension Axle - TL50LSV 20-1...
Metric Torque Value Chart TL50LSV - Metric Torque Value Chart VIII...
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. 2-2 Main Menu: Count Bales Screen . . 19-4 Main Menu Screen . . 19-3 Manifold Port Connections . . 11-2 Manual Mode Test Run . . 6-3 Metric Torque Value Chart . .VIII Imperial Torque Value Chart - TL50LSV...
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Section 19: Option - Laser Guidance System . . 19-1 Section 20: Option - Roadflex Suspension Axle . 20-1 Serial Number . Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) Sign . . 8-2 Starting a Bale Row . . 7-1 Steering . . 7-2 TL50LSV - Imperial Torque Value Chart...
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Wireless Film Sensor Reciever Board Installation . . 14-1 Wireless Film Sensor Test . . 14-2 Wireless Film Sensor Transmitter Installation . . 14-2 Wrapping Site . . 6-3 Wrapping Straw . . 1-1 Imperial Torque Value Chart - TL50LSV...
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WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemi- cals known in the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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