Managing Director Enter the serial number of the machine here TKS Mekaniske AS, manufacturer of farm machinery, reserve the right to change designs and/or specifi cations without notice. This does not include an obligation to make changes to machines previously supplied.
Any guarantee claim should be applied for within the period of guarantee. The dealer should fi ll in one guarantee claim form for each matter and forward it to the TKS representative before the 10th of the following month after the claim was raised.
Operator’s manual Introduction We congratulate you on the purchase of your new TKS product. You have chosen a product which will give you satisfaction through a network of effi cient dealers where function, fi nish, after sales service and spare parts are always at hand.
Operator’s manual Machine identifi cation The machine’s serial number and the manufacturer’s address are found on the number plate of the machine. See illustration below. The serial number and year of manufacture for this machine is given below. This number is important with regard to service and the correct supply of spare parts.
Operator’s manual Model description TKS Round Bale Wrapper is designed for stretch fi lm wrapping straw/hay or dried grass in the form of round bales for silage. The wrappers are hydraulic driven. A rotating table rotates the bale as the fi lm is applied onto the bale.
Operator’s manual Safety Please pay particular attention to this symbol. It means that there is a safety risk, and de- scribes precautions that should be taken in order to avoid accidents Before operating, adjusting or servicing the machine it is important that the safety instructions in this manual are carefully read and understood.
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Operator’s manual The machine must be connected to a correctly sized tractor The weight of the tractor must correspond to the maximum weight of the machine when op- erated. Follow domestic law and regulations. See Fig. 4 Make sure that the tractor has the correct PTO gear engaged.
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See Fig. 12 Spare parts For safety reasons use only original spare parts. The use of spurious spare parts will cause the TKS product guarantee to be invalid. Se Fig. 13 Maintenance Fig. 13 Take care that the machine is properly main- tained and kept in good safe working condition.
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Operator’s manual Supplementary safety instructions The machine is equipped with warning signs. If any of the decals are damaged, they must be replaced. Ordering numbers are shown on the illustration in the paragraph. Warning sign UH220532 Be careful! Read and understand the instruc- tions in the manual before the machine is put into service and before attempting adjustment/ maintenance.
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Operator’s manual Warning sign UH220528 Keep onlookers away from the working range of the machine. Safe distance 5 meters. (Do not walk under a raised machine). See Fig. 19 Fig. 19 Warning sign UH220529 The bale may drop off. Do not exeed recommended turntabel speed 30 rpm.
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fi rst time. Incorrect assembly, faulty operations etc. may cause expensive repairs and loss of profi t. The TKS product guarantee does not cover damage occurred when the instructions given in this book are not followed.
Operator’s manual 1 Preparing a new machine Assure that the machine is stable when it is 1.1 Packing assembled. Remove all kind of packing. Any equipment stored in the machine should be removed. 1.2 Adjustment of turn table to fi t bale diameter The two rollers on the turntable are factory fi...
Operator’s manual 1.4 Bale drive The bale must be placed minimum 60mm outside the belt in order to get the best contact between bale and belt. See Fig. 26 I6150_04 Fig. 26 1.5 Table lock The table is locked in tip/load postition by a hydraulic brake.
Operator’s manual 1.7 The fi lm prestretcher In standard version, the pre-stretcher is equipped with a gear A, wich provides a fi lm stretch of approx. 60% (55% or 65%). See Fig. 28 • Check that the prestretcher rollers can be easily moved by hand.
Operator’s manual 1.9 Film overlap The machine is factory fi tted with two sprockets. One sprocket with 12 teeths and the other 34. This will give a fi lm overlap 2+2+2..See Fig. 30 I6150_15 Fig. 30 1.10 Film collector The fi...
Operator’s manual 1.12 Round bale wrapper I6150_10 Fig. 33 • Check the torque of wheel nuts. • Fit the lifting arm A to the frame bolts, and then attach the lifting cylinder B. • Adjust the rollers according to the bale diameter C. •...
Operator’s manual 1.13 Preparing electrics I6150_11 Fig. 34 Assemble the control system. • Fit the control panel in the tractor cabin. Fig. 34 shows the complete bale wrapper computer control system. • The command panel (A), must be fi tted in the tractor cabin by using the enclosed mounting bracket.
Operator’s manual 1.14 Position of sensors I6150_12 Fig. 35 Sensors A = lifting arm sensor B = tip sensor (bale unload) C = load position sensor D = (turntable) rotation sensor (turntable rotation) See Fig. 35 • The position of the rotation sensor D affects the stop position of the turntable. This sensor also sends a signal to the control unit that serves to count rotations and number of bales wrapped.
• Hydraulic hitch or tractor drawbar Hydraulic connection • The Round Bale wrappers 6150 / 6100 / 6110 requires one singleacting hydraulic outlet with open return to tank. A double acting outlet can also be used. • The pump capacity required is 35 litres/min at a pressure of 150 bar.
Operator’s manual 4 Operating the machine Connection to tractor The machine is connected to the tractor’s hitch and drawbar. A single-acting hydraulic outlet with open return to tank is recommended. A double acting outlet can also be used. The return hose features a return-stroke valve (characterised by greater insertion length) to prevent the oil fl...
Operator’s manual 4.3 Hydraulic Load Sensing system The Round Bale Wrapper may be adapted to the LS system (so-called ”Load Sensing” connection). Energy is saved as only the required oil volume is supplied to the actual hydr. function by the tractor pump. When a function is activated the hydr.
Operator’s manual 4.4 Use clean hydraulic oil Clean hydraulic oil will prevent excessive wear and premature components failure. Change the tractor fi lter and oil as per manufacturer instructions. Filter indicator Green - fi lter i orden - change fi lter element Check the fi...
Operator’s manual 4.7 Wrapping procedure Recommended no. of rotations Bale size 4 layers 6 layers 8 layers Ø120 Ø150 Find number of rotations • Count the no. of revolutions after covering the bale once; add 1 and double (2+2) or triple (2+2+2) this number.
Operator’s manual 4.8 How to use the Round Bale Wrapper Fig. 39 shows an example on the use of a trailed machine Fig 39/A shows the correct table position when tipping a bale Fig. 39/B shows the correct table position when loading a bale.
Operator’s manual 5 Bale wrapper computer control 2-line graphical display 4-way joystick 8 membrane keys 2-way toggle switches Fig. 40 The bale wrapper computer control system includes two main components: • a multi control module (black box fi tted on the machine) •...
Operator’s manual 5.1 Command panel The sensors, sensor cables and connections must be in good conditions. If not, the computer control system cannot work, in any mode. The command panel incorporates a keyboard (membrane pad keys), a 4-way joystick, two toggle switches and a display.
Operator’s manual 5.2 Symbols Overview of keys and switches Return to the previous level Confi ramation of choice Menu scroll up key/increasing values Menu scroll down key/decreasing values Set load arm in position Rotate slow reverse Set in work ready position. (Load arm work position, tip frame up, turn table in load position, reset actual cycles and laps).
Operator’s manual 7 Error messages Owerview of error messages Error message Explanation Err - 1 Not in use Err - 2 The time to lift or lower loading arm is exceeded Err - 3 The max. time between 2 impulses from rotating table is exceeded Err - 4 The table is not in loading position Err - 5...
Operator’s manual 8 Change the wrap parameter Power up. Wait 2 seconds. Display type (model no.) and versions no. Wait 2 seconds. Displays the number of actual laps and desired laps . Press ENTER for 2 seconds to change desired laps Enter Press Esc to cancel, or Press...
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Operator’s manual Press in 2 second Enter Loading included in auto wrap cycle. Automatically start wrapping after loading. Unloading included in auto wrap cycle. Automatically start unloading after wrapping. After unload, automatically table rotate to load position. Enter Warning beacon start-up time before auto cycle. Enter Load arm up time Load arm down time after Load Arm Work position.
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Operator’s manual Enter Unload activation time. Time delay before tip frame is lowered again. Time on Tip Frame sensor (wrapping position). Enter Film break sensor fitted. Max. time between 2 film sensor pulses, before alarm. Enter Initialize the factory standard values. Press Esc to exit the parameter change.
Operator’s manual 9 Maintenance Disconnect the command panel and the electric cabinet before any welding is done on the machine. Re-tensioning bolts Check thoroughly all bolts on main frame and wheels after 1 hour of use and thereafter weekly. Chain tensioning •...
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Operator’s manual Lubricate the machine in accordance with lubrication chart. See Fig. 41 • Check that all nuts and bolts have been properly tightened • Check all functions Re-tensioning bolts Check thoroughly all bolts of drawbar, top section’s hinge pins, wheels and wheel shafts after 1 hour of use and thereafter weekly.
Operator’s manual 9.1 Lubrication chart I6150_29 Fig. 41 Detail / Place Number Work Interval 1 Grease nipple - Lift arm Lubrication 10 h 2 Grease nipple - Cylinders (table + lift arm) Lubrication 10 h 3 Grease nipple - Tip frame Lubrication 10 h 4 Grease nipple - Motorgear/Gear ring - Turntable...
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Operator’s manual 9.2 Storage of the machine After the season or when the machine is to be stored for a period of time, the following routine should be applied: • Clean the machine; pay special attention to the prestretcher. It has to be covered up •...
- waste to resource - TKS’s products rely on electrical and electronic components in order to work. These are under the generic term of EE products. TKS’s products use typical components such as cables, switches, motors, control units, etc. When TKS products are worn out those components containing contaminants should be treated and sorted in such a way that they do not pollute the environment.
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