Round Baler ACTION 120 Prior to use INDEX 5.1.1 Work position DESCRIPTION AND MAIN FEATURES Hitching to the tractor Presentation P.T.O. Shaft 1.1.1 Intended users of the manuals 5.3.1 Torque limiter with shear bolt Warranty Adjustment carriageway 1.2.1 Exclusions from warranty...
Round Baler ACTION 120 P.T.O. shaft After the first 8 hours of use Every 8 hours of use Every 24 hours of use After the first 50 hours of use Every 50 hours of use Every 400 hours of use 6.10...
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Round Baler ACTION 120 Details mentioned in the identification plate: Machine model Authorized SITREX repair center to contact for service in Serial number Year of production Machine weight The identification plate is located at the front right side of the machine, near to the drawbar hooking.
Maintenance personnel; baler «ACTION 120», hereinafter also referred to Personnel in charge of the demolition. as the machine, is manufactured by SITREX of Trestina (Perugia) Italy, hereinafter referred to 1.2 WARRANTY...
«ACTION 120» Round Baler manufactured by hearing (including long-term effects). SITREX is a machine bearing the CE marking in conformity with the provisions of the directive 98/37/EC, as described in the declaration of...
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Round Baler ACTION 120 Pic.1 – Overall view of the machine with its main assemblies 1. Rear door for unloading of bales 2. Rear lights 3. Wheels 4. Wheels pick-up 5. Pick-up 6. P.T.O. shaft with protection cup 7. Towing link/draw bar with adjustable height 8.
Round Baler ACTION 120 perform any maintenance or repair needing for SAFETY AND PREVENTION specific knowledge of the machine, its operation, the safety devices, the operating procedures, and who are aware of the hazards rising from 2.1 SAFETY the use of the machine and, consequently, are The user is responsible for making sure the able to avoid them.
The area in which the machine is used is to be The round baler «ACTION 120», has been considered a hazard zone, especially for manufactured in conformity with the current techniques and guarantees a safe working if people not trained in the machine use.
Round Baler ACTION 120 Never exceed the prescribed RPM at the After using the above substances, wash power takeoff. hands carefully. Always disengage the power takeoff when the All maintenance, regulations and work starting cardan shaft forms a too wide with the P.T.O.
Round Baler ACTION 120 2.1.3 Machine control operations CAUTION Periodically check the locking of screws and nuts and if it is necessary to fix them. For this operation it’s suggested dynamometric key respecting the following couple values of docking (twisting moment...
Round Baler ACTION 120 2.2 SAFETY SIGNS (PICTOGRAMS) machine been designed manufactured in compliance with every possible safety standard to assure the safety of the operator. Nonetheless, there are still a number of residual hazards involved in the use of the machine, i.e.
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Round Baler ACTION 120 High noise level. Protect hearing with suitable earmuffs or ear plugs. Crushing hazard. Do not get close to the machine while it is working and in particular do not stand in between any barrier and the back of the round baler.
Round Baler ACTION 120 Hook-up points for lifting Crushing hazard and cutting of upper limbs. Do not get close to the rotating parts while the round baler is moving or the tractor is in motion. It is compulsory to turn off the engine and the control unit during the maintenance on the machine.
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Round Baler ACTION 120 Pic. 4 – Safety signs position on the machine USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL - 17 -...
Round Baler ACTION 120 Firmly secure the machine to the surface where TRANSPORT AND HANDLING it’s laid by ropes or chains well tied up to the hooking points on the surface and suitable for the 3.1 GENERAL WARNINGS machine in order to block the movement.
Round Baler ACTION 120 Pic. 7 – Loading ramp 3.4 CIRCULATION ON THE ROAD The round baler is considered an agricultural Pic. 6 – Lifting points towed machine. The hooking points for lifting are indicated with WARNING specific stickers. Lift the machine with extreme...
Before taking the road, turn off the P.T.O. and switch off the terminal. 3.4.1 Tires pressure The round baler ACTION 120 can be equipped with different type of tires. Here below tire pressure mounted from the manufacturer. For all Pic.
Round Baler ACTION 120 and move on the left side for the same distance. Feeding must grant an uniform distribution of the HARVESTING INSTRUCTIONS product on the whole chamber length. 4.1 GENERAL GUIDELINES 4.4.2 Feeding with wide windrow Baler working conditions continuously changes In case of windrows having such a width to according to product and soil characteristics.
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Round Baler ACTION 120 Don’t use bale ejector with hilly grounds. USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL - 22 -...
Round Baler ACTION 120 Make sure the round baler is in a stable, horizontal position (and a little bit behind of USE INSTRUCTIONS 2÷3 degrees) and that the tractor’s towing hitch is positioned at the same height as the 5.1 PRIOR TO USE towing eye of the drawbar which can be adjusted by means of the joints.
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Round Baler ACTION 120 replace it with a new shaft that must bear the CE When the P.T.O. shaft is stretched at most, in marking. every working condition, the telescopic pipes must overlap for at least 1/3 of their length (A, Pic. 10).
Pic. 11 – Connections screw M6 X 40, class 10.9, ISO 4014 Homokinetic cardan shaft: Partially threaded The "ACTION 120" round baler can be connected screw M6 X 40, class 8.8, ISO 4014 to tractors equipped with a hydraulic system with single-acting couplings.
Round Baler ACTION 120 WARNING The main components of the machine's hydraulic Replace the hydraulic pipes if they appear system are: damaged, or every 5 years of operation Rear door opening cylinders; Pick-up lifting cylinder; 5.6 ELECTRIC SYSTEM Transmission clutch cylinder.
Round Baler ACTION 120 WARNING If the control device will be fed with inverted polarity, it won’t be possible to switch it on and display will keep switched off. 5.9.2 Control description Pic. 12A – Electric signal M50 5.8 ELECTRIC SWITCH-BOARD “M100”...
Round Baler ACTION 120 7- SET KEY In this case try to control rear door closing or, It select working procedure. eventually, open completely rear door and shut Press it for 3 seconds to enter in MENU. it again. During the navigation in MENU give the When STOP LED switches off, the baler is possibility to move on the right.
Round Baler ACTION 120 (Pic. 15), from this last one the twines must 5.10 TWINE BINDING be stick out for around 15 cm. Pic. 15 – Twine binding pulley equipped grooves. According to the groove increase or decrease the twine around the cylindrical bale.
Round Baler ACTION 120 5.10.2 Side adjustment of binding The binding distance at the end of the bale can be adjusted using two adjustable twine-guide screws located to the rear of the binder on the right and left (Pic. 17).
Round Baler ACTION 120 gate is opened. If this does not happen, turn the adjustment nut accordingly. 5.11.2 Number of net turning on the bale Pic. 21 – Net turns Pic. 22 – Net turns adjustment The amount of netting to be wound around the bale can be adjusted by altering the position of the wing nut (A Pic.
Round Baler ACTION 120 Start the tractor gradually with the round baler attached until reaching the right work speed. This varies depending on the type of product but between 5 and not over 12 km/hours. Near the binding pressure, however, limit the speed of advancement to obtain the best result.
Round Baler ACTION 120 If the machine is equipped with adjustable wheels, Switch off the power supply to the control unit. the pick-up height can be adjusted as follows (Pic. Raise the pick-up. 24): Stop the engine. 1- Remove the plug (A)
Round Baler ACTION 120 P.T.O. shaft security bolt: this device is on P.T.O. shaft. In case of overloading it beaks down stopping the transmission. Safety bolt for rotor: it protect the rotor from excessive strain that could seriously damage it (Screw M8x45 class 8.8).
Round Baler ACTION 120 conformity with the law dispositions on pollution. MAINTENANCE 6.2 REAR DOOR SAFETY BLOCK 6.1 MAINTENANCE The various routine maintenance operations are WARNING described below. In case of maintenance or cleaning of the It is worth remembering that the round baler will...
Round Baler ACTION 120 - Check all nuts and bolts are properly tightened; 6.9 EVERY 400 HOURS OF USE - Restore the chains’ correct tension; Every 400 W.H. change the gearbox oil with oil - Check for leaks in the hydraulic circuit and make type Agip BLASIA 220, the required amount is sure the drives are working properly;...
Round Baler ACTION 120 DANGER Keep lubricants, oils, solvents and paints out of the reach of children. Carefully read the warnings and precautions indicated on the containers of the liquids used. After use, wash thoroughly. Treat used oils in accordance with the provisions of anti-pollution law.
Round Baler ACTION 120 - Any worn areas should be treated with a coat of rust inhibitor. - Parking the machine in a dry and sheltered place. If these operations are carried out with care, the advantage will be only the user as to the resumption of the work will find an equipment in optimal conditions.
Round Baler ACTION 120 6.13 HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM MEANING MEANING Tractor (simple effect) Max 210 bar Tractor (simple effect) Max 210 bar Cylinder pick-up Cylinder door opening Cylinder catenary connection USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL - 39 -...
Round Baler ACTION 120 6.14 TROUBLESHOTTING: CAUSE AND POSSIBLE REMEDY TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Drive chain making excessive - Insufficient lubrication - Top up oil noise The press chamber does not - Problems with the hydraulics - Check the system close properly...
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Round Baler ACTION 120 SPARE PARTS 7.1 SPARE PARTS All the components of the baler can be requested to the Manufacturer specifying: - Machine model. - Serial number of the machine. - Production year. - Code of the part you need (you will find it in the spare parts book), description and quantity.
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