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Safety of machinery - Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and lower limbs. BS EN ISO 14121-1: 2007 Safety of machinery - Risk assessment - Part 1: Principles Signed:- Robert Ritchie Al agr E Agricultural Sales Director at:- David Ritchie Implements Ltd. Forfar, UK on:- 20th December 2010...
David Ritchie Implements shall not be liable prolonged downtime. In addition operator’s for damage resulting from misappropriate should also read any relevant legislation use of the machine.
The machine should be checked over at time The Cook 8 Bale Windrower Accumulator of delivery for transport damage. Check also model 1422, is designed to work behind most that the specification is complete and that the modern balers, where bale sizes are 14” - 16”...
Before and During Operation Safety Information Never leave the tractor cab while the Please read these instructions carefully. engine is running. Always switch off and Ignoring these instructions could result remove the ignition key and apply the in personal injury or damage to the tractor handbrake.
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Servicing and Maintenance After servicing is complete check all nuts and bolts have been tightened satisfactorily. If the optional hydraulic release kit (1422- 600) is fitted:- Only use suitably qualified engineers working to the relevant standards and codes of practice when repair work to the hydraulic system is to be undertaken.
Preparation When despatched from the factory the Bale Accumulator is partly dismantled to save space on vehicles, after unpacking assemble as follows:- Drawbar and Chute Remove the chute from the transport position, Fig 2, by releasing the R-pins at both ends of the swivel (arrowed) and lifting the chute out.
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Attach the drawbar to the lugs on the wheel castor, arrowed, Fig 4 - 1. Refit the Chute swivel to the lugs provided and secure with R-pins, Fig 4 -2. Fitting of Towing Bracket Use only the special towing bracket supplied with the Bale Accumulator.
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Position centre line of Hitch Pin 3” - 4” (75 - 100mm) behind Bale Chamber Drill four 11mm holes in sides of Bale Chamber to suit holes in arms of correctly positioned Towing Bracket. Attach with M10 button head screws and lock nuts provided.
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Rear Section The 8 Bale Windrower has a folding rear Bolt and Wing nut section for ease of transportation, Fig 8. in ‘Lock’ position When setting up the machine, the rear section ready for folding should be lowered to the working position with skids resting on the ground.
Setting Up and Adjustment Upper Hole On arrival in the field transfer the drawbar for 16” bales from the side position to the (centre) working position, Fig 7. Set the baler to produce bales of the required length, preferably 36”, and not more than 42”.
Optional Hydraulic Release Kit Position the mounting bracket assembly on the main frame top member, as Fig 13, and (1422 - 600) secure with the clamp plates and bolts provided. The Bale Accumulator hydraulic release kit can be fitted in factory when ordering the Fit the hydraulic hose to the ram coupling and machine.
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Check all nuts and bolts are tight once fitting Warning: Hydraulic fluid under is complete with the exception of the lever pressure can penetrate the skin or eyes and pivot which must remain free to rotate, Fig cause serious personal injury or blindness. Fluid leaks, under pressure, may not be visible.
Operation When baling, the Accumulator operates as The fourth bale is guided into the remaining follows:- space beside the centre frame where it operates the front gate trip and releases the As bales pass over the chute they are gripped 4 bales into the rear section where they are and held to the ground by the inward held in line by the rear gate.
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The 8th bale trips the front door release allowing the second group of bales into the rear windrowing section. Fig 15 When convenient the operator pulls the trip cord to release the pack through the back gate. Fig 16...
Further Adjustments Spring Tension All springs should be adjusted so that there is just sufficient tension to hold the parts they control at the ‘at rest’ position. Adjust springs by releasing the chain from the end of the hook bolt and relocating in an alternative link, Fig 17.
Lubrication & Maintenance The machine operates mainly by pressure of the bales in contact with the ground and the forward movement of the Bale Accumulator. All parts should move freely therefore regular oiling of all swivels and gate hinges is recommended to ensure trouble free operation.
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