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RP 405 / RP 435
RP 435
Master
1755-003
Operating Manual
1755.99.03.01
07.05
from year of manufacture 2005

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  • Page 1 RP 405 / RP 435 RP 435 Master 1755-003 Operating Manual 1755.99.03.01 07.05 from year of manufacture 2005...
  • Page 3 Complete and return this document when the machine is delivered. Possible guarantee requests cannot be handled before this document has not been sentback. Date of delivery: ................ RP 405 / RP 435 Machine type: ........Machine no. on the data plate (e. g. 1755.00.001): ................
  • Page 4 Send back to: Welger Maschinenfabrik GmbH Abteilung CSC Postfach 1965 D-38289 Wolfenbüttel Complete and return this document when the machine is delivered. Possible guarantee requests cannot be handled before this document has not been sentback. Customer Name: Street: ..................................
  • Page 5 Handover declaration 2 (Copy for the Customer) Complete this document when the machine is delivered and keep it. Date of delivery: ................ RP 405 / RP 435 Machine type: ........Machine no. on the data plate (e. g. 1755.00.001): ................
  • Page 6 Complete this document when the machine is delivered and keep it. Customer Name: Street: ..................................Postcode/Place: Land/State: ..................................Phone: eMail: ..................................Marketing partner/Importer Name: Street: ..................................Postcode/Place: Land/State: ..................................Phone: eMail: ....................................................Date Customer's signature...
  • Page 7 Handover declaration 3 (Copy for the Trader) Complete this document when the machine is delivered and keep it. Date of delivery: ................ RP 405 / RP 435 Machine type: ........Machine no. on the data plate (e. g. 1755.00.001): ................
  • Page 8 Complete this document when the machine is delivered and keep it. Customer Name: Street: ..................................Postcode/Place: Land/State: ..................................Phone: eMail: ..................................Marketing partner/Importer Name: Street: ..................................Postcode/Place: Land/State: ..................................Phone: eMail: ....................................................Date Customer's signature...
  • Page 9 Handover declaration 4 (Copy for the Importer) Complete this document when the machine is delivered and keep it. Date of delivery: ................ RP 405 / RP 435 Machine type: ........Machine no. on the data plate (e. g. 1755.00.001): ................
  • Page 10 Complete this document when the machine is delivered and keep it. Customer Name: Street: ..................................Postcode/Place: Land/State: ..................................Phone: eMail: ..................................Marketing partner/Importer Name: Street: ..................................Postcode/Place: Land/State: ..................................Phone: eMail: ....................................................Date Customer's signature...
  • Page 11 Copy is not permitted - copyright and technical changes are reserved. Illustrations are not binding on form and design. © 2005 by Welger Maschinenfabrik GmbH, Wolfenbüttel. Made in Germany. Maschinenfabrik GmbH Gebrüder-Welger-Straße 3 • D-38304 Wolfenbüttel Phone: (+49) 53 31 / 404-142 •...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Knife groups ............................. 49 Moving in and out the cutting device....................52 Lock bottom door..........................67 Brittle crop material .......................... 68 Assembly and disassembly of the cutting device knives ..............68 Regrinding the cutting device knives....................69 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 13 11.6 Hydraulic layouts ..........................101 11.7 Tire air pressure ..........................104 11.8 Chain lubrication (oil lubrication) ....................105 11.9 Winter pause ..........................106 11.10 Lubrication chart..........................107 11.11 Lubrication points ........................... 109 12 TECHNICAL DATA..........................110 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 14: Variants

    — — Bottom FLEXCONTROL — HYDROFLEXCONTROL Net tying Tying Twine tying BALERCONTROL „E“ — with BCE control box Control BALERCONTROL III — — with E-LINK control box series equipment variant — not available WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 15: Safety

    • Never step onto the maintenance platform during machine is in motion. Before stepping onto the maintenance platform: stop machine, switch-off power take-off shaft and tractor motor, take out ignition key and wait for standstill of the machine. WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 16 • Prior to disassembling the complete pick-up the machine must be secured against backward tilt. • In case of locations on a slope: place the round bales always so that they cannot move automatically. WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 17: Noise Level

    The noise level generated by the WELGER balers, measured at the head height of the driver with the tractor cabin window open, is, under normal operating conditions, less than 70 dB (A).

  • Page 18: Tail Gate Safeguard

    The railing must be mounted again before commissioning of the machine: Take the dismounted railing [15] out of the machine. Mount the railing [15] to the maintenance platform using the 6 enclosed screws [16] (Figure 5). Figure 5 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 19: Hydraulic System

    Never operate the machine with defective or removed protective devices (e. g. guard casings and distance bracket). Before opening the protections: Switch off p.t.o. shaft drive and tractor engine, wait until machine has stopped, remove the ignition key. Figure 8 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 20: Warning Symbols

    If any symbols on this machine are missing or have been damaged, they must be replaced. Prohibition signs Meaning / Spare part No. No smoking! Spare part no.: 0388.37.00.00 Do not step on the area! Spare part no.: 0386.11.00.00 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 21 Switch-off motor and unplug the plug of the power supply prior to maintenance- and repair works. Spare part no.: 0388.13.00.00 Stay clear of tail gate swinging area while in operation. Spare part no.: 0389.93.00.00 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 22 The accumulator is under gas and oil pressure. Depressurise hydraulic system prior to disassembling or repair. Spare part no.: 0387.37.00.00 Activate tail gate safeguard prior to enter the roll chamber. Spare part no.: 0394.98.00.00 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 23: 2.9 Symbolised Operating Instructions

    210 bar. Spare part no.: 0387.36.00.00 Adjusting the variable load valve For driving on the road, the variable load valve of the compressed-air brake must be set to "full brake force" Spare part no.: 0385.01.00.00 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 24 Spare part no.: 0386.44.00.00 (r.h. side guard casings) Guard lever for cutting unit blade To unlock the cutting unit blades the lever must be turned down through about 90°. Spare part no.: 0387.31.00.00 and 0387.32.00.00 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 25: Proper Use

    Ensure above all that the electrical and electronic components subsequently installed are in conformity with the EMC directive 89/336/EEC as amended, and that they are provided with the WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 26: To Heed In The Road Traffic

    (see data plate on the right machine side). In this document only type relevant maximum speeds are listed. Any deviating national regulations must always be observed. WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 27 Prior to changes at the machine it must be solved, if the changes are permitted or if they can added to the documents by an expert. Further heed the national regulations of the country where the machine is in use. WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 28 The open-type towing fixture of the tractor must be registered for this support load. Permitted axle load for operation on public roads. Year of construction of the machine Internal batch number Manufacturer's name and address WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 29 2.12.5 Specifications on the data plate of the drawbar head Figure 10 Item Meaning Drawbar type official mark of conformity Permitted maximum total weight of the machine Permitted maximum support load WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 30: Environment/Disposal

    • 1 litre of oil pollutes 10 million cubic meters of soil. 2.13.2 Consumables Twines, nets, foils and machine parts thrown away pollute the environment. They endanger in particular the animal world. Therefore: dispose of twines, nets, foils and machine parts in a professional manner. WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 31: Assembly Groups

    Item Assembly group Item Assembly group E-LINK control box* Bale ejector BALERCONTROL E control box* Guide roller ELS ("Easy-Load-System" for net rolls) Catch Net tying Bottom door* Belt Pick-up Rocker arm Cutting device* Tail gate WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 32: Start Up

    After coupling of the baler: fully retract the support foot using the crank handle. release the bolt. push support foot fully in and lock it with the bolt. WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 33 [20] and by means of wheel chocks. Before uncoupling the machine from the tractor: Apply the manually operated brake [20] (turn crank to the right). 4.1.2 Drawbar positions (all measures in [mm]) Figure 13 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 34 1) Provided the outer radius r is adhered to, different designs of tow hitch are permissible (see Figure 15). 2) To adhere to the dimension c, the upper part of the tow hitch can possibly be removed. Dimensions in millimetres Table 1: Dimensions, position and support load of the tow hitch WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 35: Drive Shaft

    Uncoupling of the cam-type cut-out clutch* Loosen and remove clamping cone from clutch hub. If this cannot be done by hand, drive out clamping cone from the opposite side by means of a pin punch. Figure 18 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 36 Ensure before switching on the power take-off shaft that the selected speed of the tractor is in conformity with the permissible speed and direction of rotation of the machine (540 rpm). Switch power take-off shaft only during idling! WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 37: Hydraulic System

    Hydraulic switch with the functions • open and close conveyor bottom double acting • raising and lowering the with floating position pick-up • move cutting device in home- and in operating position WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 38 (for machines without cutting device) move cutting device in home- and in operating position double acting green (for machines with fixed bottom door) WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 39 Check hoses and tubing regularly for damage, ageing and operating reliability. Defective parts must immediately be replaced by original WELGER spare parts. Even in case of permissible stress, tubes and hoses are subject to natural ageing. They can therefore be used only for a limited period of time.

  • Page 40: Electrical System

    To equip another tractor the plug socket with connecting cable fuse available under WELGER part 0972.20.40.00. The correct polarity of the power supply of the tractor must not be changed, otherwise the electronic control could be damaged (Figure 25). Figure 25 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 41: Compressed-Air Braking System

    Full load (full brake power) This lever position must be set for driving on public roads. This lever position can be used for field use of the machine. WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 42: Hydraulic Braking System

    Please observe in this context the national regulations of the country in which the machine is to be used. WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 43: Twine Tying

    Thread the twines A and B each through the twine brake [1]. Wrap both twines around the guide rollers [2]. Thread in both twines upwards to the pair of eyes [3] on the binding bar. (Continued on the page after next.) WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 44 Thread scheme: from the twine box to the variable diameter disc Figure 27 Thread scheme: from the variable diameter disc to the guide rollers Figure 28 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 45 (twine A) must be guided through the guide rollers on the left-hand side, as seen from the direction of travel. After threading: tighten the two twine ropes towards the twine spool. WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Twine Brake

    • The permitted thread tension is exceeded when the twine breaks in the vicinity of the guide rollers [8] (Figure 29). • The dimension "X" is measured between: washer bottom edge and the bottom surface of the cranked plate. Figure 29 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 47: Setting The Edge Clearances

    Setting: Position 1: maximum wrapping distance Figure 32 Position 7: minimum wrapping distance WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 48: Edge Wrapping Adjustment

    Displace switching angle (3) towards the variable diameter disk: more end windings on the edge of the bale. Displace switching angle (3) towards the machine centre: less end windings on the edge of the bale. WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 49: Net Tying

    (the triangular counting segment for the net length returns to its starting position). This prevents unexpected activation and automatic drop-down of the net knife during threading of the net. Figure 34 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 50 Before closing the side cover: Turn crank back into machine. Put in handle [5] of the crank handle. Figure 36 Open upper hood. (Figure 37) Slide net tightener [8] back and secure with cotter pin. Figure 37 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 51 Width of the net roll more than 1.23 m: extension tensioning spindle not necessary. Width of the net roll 1.23 m or smaller: Unscrew extension tensioning spindle (16) and attach to the tensioning spindle [15]. Figure 40 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 52 If the tips of the two tensioning spindles do not point into the sleeve but onto the net material the height of the net roll plate must be corrected accordingly (Figure 38 and Figure 39). Figure 44 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 53 Before closing the side cover: Turn crank back into machine. Fold back the crank handle. The net roll must rotate free and easy. If not: Check and Figure 46 repeat the setting described in this chapter "6.1 Inserting the net", if necessary. WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 54 (Figure 37) Remove cotter pin from the net tightener and swivel net tightener to the front. Figure 48 (Figure 42) Insert an auxiliary net roll into auxiliary net holder. (Figure 35) Close safety chain. Figure 49 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 55: Tightening The Net Knife

    (Figure 50) Pull the knife carrier against the spring tension to the front. Triggering is effected as described in the chapter "Operation / Tying". Figure 50 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 56: Adjusting The Net Length

    In case of E-LINK machines the wing nut must be installed in the separate square hole of the scale (Figure 51) (not in the slotted hole). Note! Read observe separate operating manual: „E-LINK for RP 435“. WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 57: Cutting Device

    • The cutting device XtraCut 25 (25 knives) contains a 12- knife group and a 13-knife group (12 + 13 = 25). Both knife groups can be used in the following combinations: 0 knives – 12 knives – 13 knives – 25 knives WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 58 17 knives) Figure 53 Either return to menu overview: press key Or return to "MONITOR" menu: press key for 3 sec. knives moved, now: see chapter "7.3Moving in and out the cutting device". WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 59 Valve 1 Position "I" Figure 55 17 Knife Valve 2 Position "I" Adjust hydraulic valves according to the table. The knives can be moved, now: see chapter 7.3Moving in and out the cutting device. WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 60: Moving In And Out The Cutting Device

    Knives in home position 7.3.2 Prior to first commissioning: open hydraulic valve RP 405 SPECIAL and RP 435: For transportation the bottom door is hydraulically blocked in the factory, i. e. the bottom door valve on the hydraulic system control block is closed. (See also: chapter 7.4 Lock bottom door.)
  • Page 61 5 sec. Note! To prevent jamming the knife slots and to keep the knives movable: Move in and out the cutting device multiple times a day. WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 62 (that means until the knives are totally moved out of the knife bottom plate). Repeat the two working steps above so long until the jamming of the knife sots is removed and the knives move free and easy. WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 63 40 bar. Otherwise: Lost of guarantee possible when machine was overload! Important: Release centre key. Move knives again into home position and then back to cutting position by means of the tractor's distribution valve. Just now the normal production can be continued. WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 64 This means, the cutting device knives move out of the knife bottom plate with the full hydraulic pressure of 180 bar and can thus better remove jams at the knife slots. WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 65 Move knives again into home position and then back to cutting position by means of the tractor's distribution valve. Just now the normal production can be continued. Figure 61 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 66 (the knives do not move out of the knife bottom plate). Note! Figure 63 To prevent jamming the knife slots and to keep the knives movable: Move in and out the cutting device multiple times a day. WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 67 Set left ball valve (Figure 64) back to 40 bar. Attention! The knives must finally moved in and out with 40 bar. Otherwise: Lost of guarantee possible when machine was overload! WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 68 Just now the normal production can be continued. Special function: lock bottom door The HYDROFLEXCONTROL bottom door (bottom door can be opened and closed hydraulically) can be – if desired – locked hydraulically. see chapter 7.4 Lock bottom door. WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 69 5 sec. Note! To prevent jamming the knife slots and to keep the knives movable: Move in and out the cutting device multiple times a day. WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 70 "Lift" and "Lower") so many times until the jamming of the knife slots is removed and the knives move free and easy. Swivel ball valve (Figure 66) back to the machine: 40 bar (Figure 67). WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 71 Otherwise: Lost of guarantee possible when machine was overload! Move knives again into home position and then back to cutting position by means of the tractor's distribution valve. Just now the normal production can be continued. Figure 67 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 72 Set the tractor's distribution valve so long to "Lift" until the bottom door is closed completely (moved up). The cutting device rests completely in home position (the knives do not move out of the knife bottom plate). WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 73 Repeat the two working steps above ("Lift" and "Lower") so many times until the jamming of the knife slots is removed and the knives move free and easy. Set left ball valve (Figure 70) back to 40 bar. WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 74 Just now the normal production can be continued. Special function: lock bottom door The HYDROFLEXCONTROL bottom door (bottom door can be opened and closed hydraulically) can be – if desired – locked hydraulically. see chapter 7.4 Lock bottom door. WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 75: Lock Bottom Door

    Set the right ball valve according to Figure 72. The bottom door is released. I.e.: the cutting device as well as the bottom door can be moved by means of the tractor's distribution valve. Figure 72 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 76: Brittle Crop Material

    (on the right in driving direction) down through about 90° as far as the stop . Using tongs withdraw the knives diagonally upwards from the knife axle and remove them from the slot proceeding Figure 74 from the roll chamber. WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 77: Regrinding The Cutting Device Knives

    Remove knives, see chapter 7.6Assembly and disassembly of the cutting device knives. Regrind knives from the smooth side. The temper of the blades must not be drawn when grinding. A grinder is available as special tool. (Part no. 0980.70.14.00) WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 78: Field Deployment

    (if available) and by means of wheel chocks. Do not begin a journey with the machine attached unless the manually operated brake has been completely released. Otherwise there is a risk of fire due to brakes running hot. WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 79: Locking The Tail Gate

    Hold the tractor control valve for tail gate actuation in "Lower" position. This will lock the tail gate automatically. 8.1.1 RP 405 SPECIAL and RP 435: Extinguishing of the lamp [3] signals complete closing of the tail gate. Figure 76 8.1.2...

  • Page 80: Adjusting The Bale Diameter

    Adjusting the bale diameter 8.2.1 RP 405 SPECIAL and RP 435 (Figure 78) Slacken the wing nut and adjust the desired bale diameter with the pointer. The obtainable diameters are between about 0.90 and 1.55 m for silage and 0.90 and 1.60 m for straw.

  • Page 81: Setting The Bale Density

    • for hey, if an airy bale core is desired. • for extremely short and dry material, if material jams in the feed area occur. 8.3.1 RP 405 SPECIAL and RP 435 Basic setup: Turn handwheel (Figure 81) clockwise up to the stop. Turn handwheel a full rotation back.

  • Page 82: Raising / Lowering The Pick-Up

    Raising / lowering the pick-up 8.4.1 RP 405 SPECIAL and RP 435 Raising and lowering of the pick-up are effected directly via the connected tractor control valve. 8.4.2 RP 435 MASTER Actuate the central function key repeatedly until the symbol for "Lift/lower pick-up" appears in the display of the control box (Figure 84).

  • Page 83: Windguard / Pick-Up Shield

    Figure 86 That is why both guide wheels must always be attached when the baler is used. Figure 87 Figure 88 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 84: Feed Guide Plate

    Always ensure that the drive shaft is installed and secured correctly: Secure the drive shaft safeguard against revolving by fitting the chain. Ensure before switching on the power take-off shaft that nobody is within the range of danger of the device! WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 85: Driving Style

    At the beginning of each bale, change immediately between left and right swath side and vice versa (Figure 90) ... until the set working pressure is reached (see pressure gauge, Figure 91). Figure 91 Figure 90 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 86 Dry, brittle, smooth crop material If no material is taken up, the power take-off shaft should always be switched off after 10 seconds at the latest. Reconnect the power take-off shaft, before material is picked up again. WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 87: Safety Clutch

    After switching on the power take-off shaft, the torque builds up again so that the machine can be put into operation. Avoid long and frequent overloads. Make sure, that only the corresponding drive shaft is used. Figure 95 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 88: Operation / Tying

    Figure 96 The following tying modes can be selected – dependent on the type and version of the machine: • Manual net tying • Automatic net tying • manual twine tying • automatic twine tying WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 89 Check net run on the net roll. When the net knife drops down (acoustic shock) and the net roll has stopped again, the wrapping process is finished. Open tail gate and eject bale (see 9.3 Eject bales). WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 90 Let the tying process run at power take-off shaft standard speed (540 min-1). Check twine run at the twine guide rollers (Figure 98). Tying is finished as soon as the guide rollers stop. Open tail gate and eject bale (see 9.3 Eject bales). WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 91: E-Link Control Box

    The following tying modes can be selected – dependent on the type and version of the machine: • Manual net tying • Automatic net tying • manual twine tying • automatic twine tying Figure 99 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 92 • "Net tying Automatic“ (Figure 100) or Figure 100 • "Net tying Manual“ (Figure 101) or Figure 101 • "Twine tying Automatic" (Figure 102) or Figure 102 • "Twine tying Manual" (Figure 103). Figure 103 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 93 Let the tying process run at power take-off shaft standard speed (540 min-1). (Figure 106) Acoustic signal at the end of the tying process. Subsequently: Open tail gate and eject bale (see 9.3 Eject bales). WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 94 Let the tying process run at power take-off shaft standard speed (540 min-1). (Figure 109) Acoustic signal at the end of the tying process. Subsequently: Open tail gate and eject bale. (see 9.3Eject bales). WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 95: 9.3 Eject Bales

    Figure 110 9.3.1 RP 405 SPECIAL and RP 435 After tying has been finished: open the tail gate hydraulically by means of the tractor control valve so that the bale rolls out. Hold tractor control valve in "Lift" position until tail gate is fully open.
  • Page 96 As soon as the tail gate is locked on both sides, the normal display „Bale“ (Figure 113) appears and crop pick-up for the next bale can be started. Set tractor control valve to floating position after actuation. Figure 113 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 97: Emergency Operation

    It is intended only for finishing the work started. 9.4.1 Emergency operation: bale diameter reading RP 405 SPECIAL / RP 435 / RP 435 MASTER The current bale diameter can always be followed by observing the bale diameter display [2] (Figure 114) on the machine front.
  • Page 98 Remove connecting rod [1] (length 105 mm) from the square hole of the control lever [2]. Figure 118 Remove connecting rod [1] (length 105 mm) from the cam [3] of the rubber roller. Figure 119 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 99 Note! If the lighting system is permanently switched on (e.g. for driving on the road), it is essential that the provisional connection of the net tying unit is interrupted. Figure 122 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 100 (See separate operating manual „E-LINK for RP 435 MASTER“.) 9.4.4 Emergency operation: TWINE TYING RP 405 SPECIAL / RP 435 No emergency operation possible. RP 435 MASTER This emergency operation requires an intact main power supply between tractor and machine.
  • Page 101 (maximum bale density) is set. If a lower bale density is desired, handwheel turned back counterclockwise direction. The preset bale density (i. e. the baling pressure) is indicated on the pressure gauge [1] (Figure 114). Figure 124 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 102: Removing A Material Jam

    Wear always protective gloves! 10.1 Main drive reversing RP 405 SPECIAL / RP 435 without HYDROFLEXCONTROL* If the feed channel jams on machines without hydraulic bottom door (without HYDROFLEXCONTROL) the main drive can be reversed manually (Figure 125): Switch off power take-off shaft.

  • Page 103: Hydraulic Bottom Door

    (window "Bottom door open" disappears). That the hydraulic accumulators can be filled: Operate tractor's distribution vale for another 5 sec. WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 104 If the material jam is not removed: open and close bottom door (please continue on the next page). Note! The bottom door can only be opened, if it is not locked (see chapter "7.4 Lock bottom door"). WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 105 The knives move automatically into working position when closing the bottom door. If it must be worked without knives the knives must then be moved back to home position: see chapter "7 Cutting device". WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 106: Maintenance / Setting

    [1] (grease nipple at the bottom side of each knife lever). Nonrecurring 3 weeks after first commissioning: Grease the knife lever [2] (grease nipple at the bottom side of the knife lever). After set regrease once per season. Figure 131 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 107: Tensioners

    Retighten screw [2]. Figure 133 When brake lining [4] is worn only one-sided slacken lock nut [5] and slightly insert screw [6] until brake linings are parallel again, lock screw [6] again. Figure 134 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 108: Tensioning The Roller Chains

    If necessary insert a cranked chain link. Note! New chains elongate already after a short time of operation. They can therefore be tensioned a little bit stronger. Figure 136 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 109: Hydraulic Layouts

    11.6 Hydraulic layouts 11.6.1 Hydraulic layout Machines with E-LINK with HYDROFLEXCONTROL bottom door with 13-, 17- or 25-knife cutting device Figure 137 Figure 138 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 110 11.6.2 Hydraulic layout BALERCONTROL E Machines with fixed bottom door with cutting device Figure 139 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 111 11.6.3 Hydraulic layout BALERCONTROL E Machines with HYDROFLEXCONTROL bottom door with cutting device Figure 140 WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 112: Tire Air Pressure

    19.0/45-17 40 km/h 1.5 bar 380/55-17 40 km/h 1.7 bar 425/55-R17 40 km/h 1.8 bar 500/55-20 40 km/h 1.5 bar Tightening torque for wheel nuts: 460 Nm 170/60-8 (pick-up guide wheel) – 2.0 bar WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 113: Chain Lubrication (Oil Lubrication)

    If required: clean screen: Unscrew tank cover. Remove screen: Clean the screen thoroughly using exclusively petroleum benzine or petroleum. Insert screen and screw cover on again. Subsequently: check oil level in oil reservoir daily. WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 114: Winter Pause

    Slightly grease the surface of the baling chamber by means of a lubricant degrading neither the environment nor the fodder ( e.g. rape oil). Check and - if necessary - adjust air pressure of tires (11.7 Tire air pressure). WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 115: 11.10 Lubrication Chart

    Castors* on both sides Depending on version, already supplied by central metering device. Supply metering device by means of 2 strokes from the manual grease gun - do not use compressed air grease gun. WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 116 3 weeks after first commissioning, and XtraCut 25: grease knife lever (see then once per season 11.2Grease knife lever) Annually Item in Machine part Lubricant Note (Table 3) (Figure 142) Brake on both sides WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 117: 11.11 Lubrication Points

    SAE 90 API –GL - 5 Machine oil - - - Multipurpose grease Gleitmo 810 Multipurpose grease Multipurpose grease according to NLGI-class 2, with high pressure additive, without solid parts Table 3: Specification of the lubricants WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...

  • Page 118: Technical Data

    Design-conditioned permissible maximum s. data plate on the machine speed Data are for approximate specifications and are not binding. Versions can vary. Observe deviating national road traffic law! WELGER RP 405 • RP 435...
  • Page 119 (full address of the manufacturer - authorized representative established in the Community must also give the business name and address of the manufacturer) declare under our sole responsibility, that the product WELGER RP 405 / RP 435 ..........................................(Make, model)

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