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UM-GC
April 10, 2015
ECR: 101408R
FIELD FLOATER 6
USER MANUAL
www.balzerinc.com
County Rd. 27, Box 458, Mountain Lake, MN 56159
8 0 0 . 7 9 5 . 8 5 5 1

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  • Page 1 UM-GC April 10, 2015 ECR: 101408R FIELD FLOATER 6 USER MANUAL www.balzerinc.com County Rd. 27, Box 458, Mountain Lake, MN 56159 8 0 0 . 7 9 5 . 8 5 5 1...
  • Page 2 Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Purchased From: Dealer’s Address: Dealer’s Telephone:...
  • Page 3 Brake System Set Auto Zero Tracking Adding Brake Fluid Set Graduation Size Bleeding the Brake System Notes Automatic Oiler Before Start of Season Daily Maintenance Checks End of Season/Preparing for Storage Auger Drive System Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 5 Certificate of General Equipment Warranty Balzer Inc warrants new Products sold by it to be free from defects in material and/or workmanship for a period of one (1) year after the date of delivery to the first user and is subject to the following conditions: Balzer Inc ’s obligation and liability under this Warranty is expressly limited to repairing or replacing at Balzer Inc ’s...

  • Page 6: Contact Information

    If requested by Balzer Inc , products or parts for which a warranty claim is made are to be returned transportation prepaid to Balzer Inc This Warranty shall become void under, but not limited to, any of the following conditions: any improper use, including operation after discovery of defective or worn parts, operation beyond rated capacity, or operation for a use other than this Product’s...

  • Page 7: Warranty Registration

    Complete the online form and click “Submit” Balzer Inc is committed to our customers and their privacy Balzer Inc will only use the information you give us to provide prompt warranty claims and services to you Balzer Inc uses appropriate safeguards which reasonably and appropriately...
  • Page 8 Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 9 Safety Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...

  • Page 10: Mandatory Safety Shutdown Procedure

    Properly attach the jack to this equipment and raise up to transfer weight to the jack Keep the hitch pin attached to help prevent this equipment from moving Disconnect the PTO shaft from the power unit Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...

  • Page 11: Personal Safety

    Use additional caution when towing loads under adverse surface conditions (ice, mud, loose gravel, etc ), turning, or slopes DO NOT ATTACH safety chain to any point higher than the drawbar Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...

  • Page 12: Operation Safety

    Do not exceed the maximum weight carrying capacity of the equipment or the tractor manufacturer’s maximum towing capacity, whichever is the lesser weight If you have any questions, contact your Balzer dealer Do not stand in front, behind, or along side this equipment when it is in operation or in motion...

  • Page 13: Hydraulic System Safety

    ALWAYS replace hydraulic components with manufacturer recommended replacement parts Improperly rated components may result in system failure and/or injuries Contact your local Balzer dealer to order replacement parts PTO Operation Safety Do not wear loose fitting clothing or have long, free-hanging hair when operating the PTO (Power Take Off) or near ANY rotating...
  • Page 14 When the decal has been attached in place, use a cloth or soft paper towel to burnish the decal onto the cleaned surface Work gently from the middle outwards to avoid creating any wrinkles and to remove any air bubbles Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 15 Technical Data Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...

  • Page 16: Specifications

    Up to 3,000 PSI Electrical System 12 VDC (20 68 MPa) Electrical Connection 7-Way Receptacle Tractor Hydraulic Outlets Min: 1 / Max: 2 Maximum Tow Speed 20 MPH Electrical Connection 7-pin Round (32 KPH) Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 17 ~30,000 lbs ~34,000 lbs ~34,300 lbs ~35,000 lbs Empty Weight (~13600 kgs) (~15425 kgs) (~15560 kgs) (15880 kgs) This dimension can vary depending on the tire size used on this machine Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
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  • Page 19 Operation Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...

  • Page 20: Pre-Operation Checks

    DANGER Attaching the safety chain to any point higher than the drawbar can cause tractor to rollover should this machine become unhitched from the tractor. Tractor rollover can cause serious injury or death! Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...

  • Page 21: Initial Start-Up

    WARNING Always load the grain cart evenly, front to back. Failure to do so may result in an unbalanced load which can cause damage to the grain cart frame or to the tractor. Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...

  • Page 22: Jack Storage

    Failure to move the jack to the storage position may result in damage to the jack and/or this machine. WARNING DO NOT use the jack in the support position unless the grain cart is empty. Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 23 The hydraulic cylinders on the left side are connected together as are the hydraulic cylinders on the right side (Figure 16) This allows the left side suspension to carry 50% of the weight and the right side suspension to carry the remaining 50% of the weight Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 24 The rod ends of all suspension cylinders are connected to a low pressure source to keep them full for seal lubrication Once filled, the valve is closed (Figure 17) The middle suspension cylinders are not used with a tandem frame Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 25 Connections Left Front Left Middle Left Rear Cylinder Cylinder Cylinder FIGURE 17 Right Front Right Middle Right Rear Cylinder Cylinder Cylinder Hydraulic Rod Connections Left Front Left Middle Left Rear Cylinder Cylinder Cylinder Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...

  • Page 26: Braking System

    Straight Steer System (Figure 19) FIGURE 18 Switched +12 VDC To Hydraulic Manifold Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 27 The Straight Steer LED will illuminate to indicate the cart is in Straight Steer mode and ready for backing up When backing up, avoid making sharp or excessive turns Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 28 With each press of the Auger Clutch Switch, the automatic oiler will inject oil onto the drive chains of the auger system Repeated pressing of the Auger Clutch switch can result in excessive oiling of the chains and possible damage to the auger drive system Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 29 Visually become aware of all the features and switches of the joystick Failure to become familiar with the joystick before operating the grain cart may lead to personal injury or damage to the grain cart and other equipment and/or structures FIGURE 25 FIGURE 26 Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 30 13 Press and hold the Auger switch to retract the vertical auger Continue to hold the switch until the vertical auger is properly seated in the saddle There is no need to rotate the discharge spout before retracting the vertical auger This will automatically be done when the vertical auger is retracted Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...

  • Page 31: Running Lights

    FIGURE 27 Grain Cart Weigh System Your Balzer Grain Cart comes equipped with a digital weighing system This system consists of six independent load cells, a scale indicator, and a host indicator (Figure 28) FIGURE 28...
  • Page 32 Grain Cart Weigh System (Continued) FIGURE 29 Bottom Connections of Scale Indicator Bottom Connections of Host Indicator FIGURE 30 Load Cell 6 Load Cell 5 Load Cell 4 Load Cell 2 Load Cell 3 Load Cell 1 Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...

  • Page 33: System Connections

    Communication (PWR/COM) port for connecting to the scale indicator, an RS232 data connection for use with an external printer (available through your authorized Balzer dealer), and a USB port for exporting the stored data from the weigh system to a flash drive for use on a personal computer (Figure 32)

  • Page 34: Front Panel Controls

    TARE weight and change the display to showing the NET weight This will only affect the indicator on which the TARE button was pressed To clear a set tare weight, press the and the at the Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 35 Current weight applied to total accumulations If all load cells GROSS the location is empty, the display will show CLR Displays accumulated weight of memory GROSS TOTAL location Current weight applied to all load cells GROSS Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 36 GROSS Optional Roll Top Cover This Balzer Grain Cart may be equipped with a roll top cover to protect the loaded contents of the grain cart from wind and adverse weather Closing Roll Top Cover Remove the crank handle from the crank retainer and hold away from the grain cart body at about a 45° angle (Figure 37)
  • Page 37 Bring the crank arm perpendicular to the ground and parallel to the back of the grain cart to lock the crank arm and cover shaft (Figure 43) Keeping the crank arm parallel to the back of the grain cart, raise the crank arm until it can lock into the crank retainer (Figure Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 38 Optional Roll Top Cover (Continued) FIGURE 41 FIGURE 42 FIGURE 43 FIGURE 44 Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 39 Maintenance Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 40 Check all oil and fluid reservoirs for proper levels Fill to proper level with the oil or fluid approved for that system Figure 46 shows the reservoir for the automatic oiler The automatic oiler uses SAE 30 motor oil FIGURE 46 Reservoir Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 41 13 Grease according operational requirements stated on the machine WARNING Hydraulic and brake lines are under high pressure when tractor is running. Hydraulic fluids can become hot enough to cause serious burns. Use proper safety equipment when checking lines. Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 42 Recheck the preload after 5 to 10 hours of use Hitch Lubrication The Bull Pull hitch has two (2) grease fittings, one on each side (Figure 49) These should be greased daily under normal conditions Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 43 Replacement parts must be lubricated at time of assembly Use the amount of grease listed above per location then follow lube recommendations above for lubricating intervals Lubrication Lubricate with approved quality grease daily before starting work (Figure 50) Clean and grease the implement input driveline before each prolonged period of non-use Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...

  • Page 44: Suspension Height Adjustment

    Steering Axle Toe Adjustment At the start of each season the steering axle toe should be checked for proper adjustment Follow these steps to check and, if necessary, adjust the toe of the steering axle Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 45 Then measure from the inside rear of the rim to the frame (Figure 57) DANGER DO NOT work under any part of this machine without proper support devices placed between the ground and the axles. Block the wheels to keep the machine from rolling. Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 46 Rear Rim Measurement on the same rim Front Rim Measurement Rear Rim Measurement FIGURE 56 FIGURE 57 Clamp Nut and Bolt Tie Rod Jamb Nuts FIGURE 58 Adjust Toe Out Adjust Toe In Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...

  • Page 47: Brake System

    To open the ball valve on the Bleeder Hose, rotate the handle so To close the ball valve on the Bleeder Hose, rotate the handle that it is inline with the hose so that it is perpendicular with the hose Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...

  • Page 48: Bleeding The Brake System

    FIGURE 65 “A” Port Tractor Quick Connects for Brakes Pressure Adjustment Screw 1500 1000 2000 2500 “B” Port 3000 Set pressure to 1000 PSI at the Pressure Gauge Jumper Hose (Part #: 72182) Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...

  • Page 49: Automatic Oiler

    Check the automatic oiler and oil lines for any leaks, cracks, or kinks and replace if necessary End of Season/Preparing for Storage Fill the reservoir at least half full, but not completely full, with SAE 30 motor oil This will allow for expansion if it occurs Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 50 NOTE: The above images show the horizontal auger engagement system removed This does not need to be done to adjust drive chain tension It has been removed from these drawings to allow necessary detail to be visible Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 51 FIGURE 71 DANGER DO NOT insert any body part or tool into the cleanout openings while this unit is connected to a tractor. Serious bodily injury or damage to the unit may occur! Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
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  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 54 The kingpins and tie rod must be greased daily for proper steering system operation If the system is still not steering properly, call Balzer’s Service Department at 1-800-795-8551 Ext 134 (or press 0 for the operator)
  • Page 55 Adjust pump to increase oil output (Figure 73) Loosen the jamb nut and turn the oil adjustment screw counter- clockwise DO NOT EXCEED 15 TURNS IN EITHER DIRECTION WHEN ADJUSTING OIL FLOW! FIGURE 73 Jamb Nut Rotate Oil Adjustment Screw counter-clockwise to increase oil flow out of pump Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 56 FIGURE 74 If the Automatic Oiler still is not working, call Balzer’s Service Department at 1-800-795-8551 Ext 134 (or press 0 for the operator) For replacement parts, call Balzer’s Parts Department at 1-800-795-8551 Ext 104 (or press 0 for the operator)
  • Page 57 Retighten the bleeder screw and repeat If the upper vertical auger continues to slam open after several attempts to bleed air from the system, call Balzer’s Service Department at 1-800-795-8551 Ext 134 (or press 0 for the operator)
  • Page 58 E - - E E E E E - E E E - - - E - E - E - E E E E - E - - - E E E - - - Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 59 Using an ohm meter, first measure the resistance between Pin A and Pin C This reading should be 700 ohms ±4 ohms (Figure Then measure the resistance between Pin B and Pin D This reading should be 775 ohms ±5 ohms (Figure 79) FIGURE 78 FIGURE 79 Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 60 Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 61 Weigh System Programming Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...

  • Page 62: Using Memory Locations

    Underline will be flashing indicating for you to enter the first letter of the location name Press three times to get the letter C Press three times to get the letter O Press three times to get the letter R Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 63 Display shows number of accumulated weights stored to the memory location for one second Display shows total weight stored to the memory location for two seconds GROSS TOTAL Display returns to current weight of grain in cart GROSS Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 64 Display shows memory location accumulated weight will be removed from Display shows name of memory location Display shows adjusted accumulation total Display shows adjusted accumulation weight before returning to current weight of grain in cart GROSS TOTAL Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 65 Each additional export will add to that text file Figure 82 shows how the data will appear for the export of all memory locations FIGURE 82 APR 03, 2015 08:06am MEMLOC COUNT AVGWT TOTAL CORN 25654 lb 128270 lb BEANS 25112 lb 150670 lb TOTAL 25358 lb 278940 lb Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 66 The following steps will allow you to select which menu system you want to access: Step Button Entry Option Display Access Menu system Enter menu system code The default selection is for the main menu Enter 477 to access the Calibration menu Continue to selected menu system Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...

  • Page 67: Main Menu System

    The default selection is for leaving the memory as it was last set Enter 9191 to clear all saved weight accumulations Select your entered clearing code Display will show Lost indicating the previously stored information has been changed Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 68 Switch display selection between AM and PM - display will be flashing To accept AM/PM setting and finish setting Display will show Lost indicating the the time and date previously stored information has been changed Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 69 1 to 120 (every 1/4 second to 30 seconds) - setting the rate to 1 may give the appearance of a constantly changing scale Accept your new rate Changing this setting will make the same change on the Scale Indicator Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 70 Step Button Entry Option Display Set Print Continuous Select No or Yes The default selection is No - display will be flashing Switch to Yes to activate continuous data output Accept your selection Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 71 Allows the changing of weighing units from pounds (lbs) to kilograms (kg) through the main menu Auto Zero Tracking Automatic adjustment to the scale should the zero reading drift from the set zero of the scale Graduation Size Set weighing incremental count Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 72 Button Entry Option Display Set Radio Channel Select Channel The default selection is 04 - display will be flashing Use the numeric keypad to enter the radio channel number (1-12) Accept your selection Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 73 Display Reset Radio Defaults The default selection is 0 - display will be flashing Use the numeric keypad to enter 3 to reset the radio channels to their default values Accept your selection Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 74 Entry Option Display Set Graduation/Incremental Size Select Increment The default selection is 10 - display will be flashing Cycle through available incremental amounts: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, or 100 Accept your selection Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 75 To set the scale indicator’s Weighing Units see “Set Weighing Units” on Page 65 in Host Indicator Programming Adjust Average Rate To set the scale indicator’s Average Rate see “Adjust Average Rate” on Page 65 in Host Indicator Programming Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 76 To set the scale indicator’s Radio Channel see “Set Radio Channel” on Page 68 in Host Indicator Programming Set Radio Channel Network ID To set the scale indicator’s Radio Channel Network ID see “Set Radio Channel Network ID” on Page 69 in Host Indicator Programming Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 77 To set the scale indicator’s Auto Zero Tracking see “Set Auto Zero Tracking” on Page 70 in Host Indicator Programming Set Graduation Size To set the scale indicator’s Graduation Size see “Set Graduation Size” on Page 70 in Host Indicator Programming Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
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  • Page 79 Notes Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 80 NOTES Date Notes Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 81 NOTES Date Notes Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 82 NOTES Date Notes Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual...
  • Page 84 UM-GC Balzer Incorporated does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product and neither does it convey any license under its patent rights Balzer Incorporated...
  • Page 85 UM-TRACKS April 9, 2015 ECR: 101408R TRACKS USER MANUAL www.balzerinc.com County Rd. 27, Box 458, Mountain Lake, MN 56159 8 0 0 . 7 9 5 . 8 5 5 1...
  • Page 86 Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Purchased From: Dealer’s Address: Dealer’s Telephone:...
  • Page 87 INDEX Company Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 To the Purchaser .
  • Page 89 Certificate of General Equipment Warranty Balzer Inc. warrants new Products sold by it to be free from defects in material and/or workmanship for a period of one (1) year after the date of delivery to the first user and is subject to the following conditions: 1 .
  • Page 90 Product’s intended design; substitution of parts not approved by Balzer Inc.; or modifications or repairs by others that are done in a manner as determined by the judgment or Balzer Inc.

  • Page 91: Technical Data

    Technical Data Tracks User Manual...
  • Page 92 TECHNICAL DATA Specifications Figure 1 Dimensions Track Size 234X36 Tread Depth 1 1/2” Tread Pitch 5” Lug Nuts Idler Wheels Torque to 450 FT/LBS Bogie Wheels Torque to 320 FT/LBS Tracks User Manual...

  • Page 93: Operation

    Operation Tracks User Manual...

  • Page 94: Track Tension

    OPERATION Pre-Operation Checks Track Break-in Guide lug life benefits from using correct break-in procedures. Correct break-in reduces initial guide lug wear. During the break- in period, rolling components undergo a polishing-in process to achieve a smooth steel-to-rubber interface with the guide lug. Rubber surfaces use dust and dirt as a dry lubricant during break-in to minimize heat and reduce rubber stickiness with new tracks or tracks lacking a coating of dust should be exposed to dry and dusty soil conditions as soon as possible .
  • Page 95 Wheel Torque Before operating your Balzer tracked machine, make sure all lug nuts on both the inner and outer bogie wheels of each track are torqued to 320 ft/lbs and all lug nuts on both the inner and outer idler wheels of each track are torqued to 450 ft/lbs. This should be checked before first use, periodically during use each day for the first five (5) days of operation, and before first use each season .
  • Page 96 OPERATION Operational Techniques Periodically check the track tension . Proper tension is critical to maintain the best track performance . Tension can change during service. Improper tension can result in slippage, misalignment, excessive wear, increased potential for untracking, and/ or reduced life of bearings and rolling components . Keep material out of the undercarriage.

  • Page 97: Maintenance

    Maintenance Tracks User Manual...

  • Page 98: Track Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE CAUTION Before performing any maintenance on this machine, turn off the tractor, remove the ignition key, and relieve hydraulic pressure from the hydraulic systems unless otherwise noted. Before Start of Season 1 . Check track for damage . Repair or replace as needed . 2 .

  • Page 99: Long Term Storage

    MAINTENANCE Track Maintenance (Continued) Cleaning the Tracks To clean the rubber tracks, use non-petrol based cleaning agents such as soap and water. Questions regarding the rubber track’s compatibility with specific chemical agents should be directed to Goodyear. Rotate Tracks If uneven lateral wear is noticed, rotate the tracks from side to side. This is particularly true in situations where the track exhibits accelerated wear on either the extreme inboard or extreme outboard edges .

  • Page 100: Fire Extinguishers

    MAINTENANCE Long Term Storage (Continued) Avoid Storing Near Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, Oils, and Grease As has already been discussed, petrol chemicals degrade rubber; however, direct contact is not the only manner in which these chemicals can be damaging: the rubber will absorb the vapors of these agents directly from the air. It is best to store the tracked machine in a separate closed area from petrol chemicals .
  • Page 101 MAINTENANCE Adjusting Track Tension (Continued) Figure 6 Figure 7 2 . If the pressure is low, attach the quick connect couplings of the kit to the tractor’s hydraulic system and pressurize the system. The pressure control block is fitted with a pressure reducer, which is factory set, to maintain a pressure of 1400 psi .
  • Page 102 MAINTENANCE Adjusting Alignment (Continued) To adjust the alignment of the track: 1 . Remove the Anti-Rotation Clip on both the inside and outside alignment bolts. 2 . To adjust the track A . RIGHTWARD: use the wrench to first loosen the left side alignment bolt enough for it to fit back into the anti- rotation clip (a 30°...
  • Page 103 Notes Tracks User Manual...
  • Page 104 NOTES Date Notes Tracks User Manual...
  • Page 105 NOTES Date Notes Tracks User Manual...
  • Page 106 NOTES Date Notes Tracks User Manual...
  • Page 108 Balzer Incorporated does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product and neither does it convey any license under its patent rights. Balzer Incorporated does not assume any liability arising out of the use of their product for applications outside those for which it is expressly designed for .

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