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GFC
God, Family, & Country
34273 210
Ave. , Pittsfield, IL 62363
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(217) 285-6487
gfc@balebandit.com
Web site:
http://www.balebandit.com
Version 1.08

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual God, Family, & Country 34273 210 Ave. , Pittsfield, IL 62363 (217) 285-6487 gfc@balebandit.com Web site: http://www.balebandit.com Version 1.08...
  • Page 3 Operator’s Manual God, Family, & Country 34273 210 Ave. , Pittsfield, IL 62363 (217) 285-6487 gfc@balebandit.com Web site: http://www.balebandit.com Version 1.08...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Specifications............1 Warranty and Service ..........2 Serial Number Location..........3 Safety................. 4 Hooking Up ..............9 Bale Band-It Threading Instructions ....... 11 Concepts of Operation..........16 Sequence of Events....................16 Manual Overrides............. 17 Manual Bundle Removal..................17 Strapping Count ...................... 17 Reset Strapping Button...................

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications Model Dimensions 9 ft (2.75 m) Height Width 8.5 ft (2.59 m) Length 20 ft (6.09 m) Weight 7800 lbs (3541 kg) 37 in – 42 in (94 cm – 107 cm) Bale Length Tires Front tires 20.5 x 8.0 x 10-E Hwy Trl TL Back tires 12.5L x 15 - 8 Ply Tire Hydraulic Requirements...

  • Page 7: Warranty And Service

    Parts are warranted for one year or 40,000 bales, which ever comes first. Buyer of unit provides/performs service Phone support during GFC (or Bale Band-It Sales Rep.) office hours Towing the Bale Band-It beyond its designed use is the sole responsibility of the buyer. See warranty agreement Operator’s Manual 2...

  • Page 8: Serial Number Location

    Serial Number Location Operator’s Manual 3...

  • Page 9: Safety

    / operator of the machine to ensure that further risk assessments are undertaken and suitable control measures implemented. In the case of using the Bale Band-It as a stationary unit: this may involve the provision of an exclusion zone to prevent personal physical access to parts of the machine that would normally operate safely when towed.
  • Page 10 Safety Decals Operator’s Manual 5...
  • Page 11 Safety Decals Operator’s Manual 6...
  • Page 12 Safety Decals Operator’s Manual 7...
  • Page 13 Operator’s Manual 8...

  • Page 14: Hooking Up

    GFC does not provide the two hydraulic hoses that are to be attached onto the baler. These hydraulic hoses go from the tractor to the Bale Band-It and must be 1 inch (25.4 mm) ID hoses. Anything less than 1 inch (25.4 mm) ID will not allow proper hydraulic flow to the machine and will slow performance.
  • Page 15 Mount the Bale Band-It Monitor in the tractor. When mounting the monitor in the tractor, the suction cups or stationary bracket can be used. If using suction cups to mount monitor, be sure to wet both suction cups for secure mounting to glass or similar surface.

  • Page 16: Bale Band-It Threading Instructions

    Bale Band-It Threading Instructions 1. When placing the rolls of strapping on the white banding drums, the end of the strap must come off of the top of the roll. 2. Thread the strap between the ½” (12.5 mm) rod and the spring loaded strap guide attached to the banding drum brake arm.
  • Page 17 4. Thread the strapping between the Upper Crimper Roller and the lower bearing mounted on the Strap Crimper. 5. Thread the strapping around the next bearing, starting from the bottom of the bearing. For easier threading, bend an upward radius in the strapping. This will allow the strapping to flow easily around the bearing.
  • Page 18 8. Thread the strapping through the slot under the bearing. 9. Thread the strapping around the bearing. For easier threading, bend a radius in the strapping. This will allow the strapping to flow easily around the bearing. 10. Thread the strapping under the roller and in the channel of the Strap Guide Arms. For easier threading, straighten the strapping before threading under the roller.
  • Page 19 13. Pull approximately 30” (0.75 m) of strapping from the Strap Guide Arm Finger. 14. Remove safety clamp by loosening plastic knob. Release the tension on the red handled clamp by pulling the handle back. 15. Pull back on the spring-loaded gripper using the finger handle. Operator’s Manual 14...
  • Page 20 16. Pre-bend the strapping into a “S” shape. Use 3 fingers to approximate the distance. Make the lower leg of the “S” flat, without any bumps. Start the end of the strapping by sliding it under plate “16”. 17. As the spring-loaded gripper is being pulled back, slide the strapping around the side in the direction of the arrow labeled “17”.

  • Page 21: Concepts Of Operation

    Concepts of Operation Sequence of Events The Bale Band-It does not move until activated by an incoming bale. It will then perform a series of operations that correspond to where the machine is at in the 21 bale process. Bale 1 loaded into stacking chamber at Bale Position 1.

  • Page 22: Manual Overrides

    ‘Out of Strapping’ displayed and buzzer on tractor box: This display will appear after 122 bundles have gone through the Bale Band-It. Two new rolls of strapping will band together approximately 122 bundles. This is not an exact count due to the fact that each bundle will vary in the amount of strapping that it will use.

  • Page 23: Reset Bundle Button

    After resetting, make sure all loose bales are out of the Bale Band-It before bale 15 enters the machine. This is important because the Back Gates close after bale 15 has entered the main chamber.

  • Page 24: Lubrication And Maintenance

    Within the First 100 hours of operation Check torque of lugs on wheels frequently Lower chrome rail bolts Located on Bale Band-It Parts Section 120 Page 8 After first 8 hours of operation Check tightness of bolts Within the First 100 hours of operation...
  • Page 25 Strap guide arm chains Check after first 8 hours of operation. Continue to check after each additional 8 hours of operation, until the chains stay tight. Procedure: The best time to tighten the strap guide arm chain is when the strap guide arms are in bale position one.

  • Page 26: Daily Maintenance - 8 Hours

    Daily Maintenance – 8 hours Cleanliness The entire Bale Bandit should be cleaned of all hay and chaff daily. Give special attention to the banding box. Clean around the four guide posts of the banders. Compressed air is the fastest and most effective way to remove trash. Clean the three photo eye sensors, making sure all oil and grease is removed.

  • Page 27: Weekly Maintenance - 40 Hours

    Weekly Maintenance – 40 hours Strap guide arm chains Procedure: The best time to tighten the strap guide arm chain is when the strap guide arms are in bale position one. This will give you a bale count of 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, or 19. Refer to Break in Period for complete procedure.
  • Page 28 Lubrication # of Lubrication Location Time Frame (hours) Zerts Back gates Banders Back floor Operator’s Manual 23...

  • Page 29: Monthly Maintenance - 250 Hours

    Tighten lugs on wheels Torque = 85 – 100 ft-lb (115.24 - 135.58 N-m) Lower chrome rail bolts Located on Bale Band-It Parts Section 120 Page 8 Check tightness of bolts Horizontal plunger roller nuts Located on Bale Band-It Parts Section 130 Page 1...
  • Page 30 If the wear strips are not the cause of the large gear rack clearance then shimming the rack out to the gear will be a final fix. Space rack out from vertical plunger to achieve desired dimension. Shim 1-M-0146 is 14 ga (0.074 inch) (1.88 mm) Shim 1-M-0147 is 20 ga (0.0375 inch) (0.95 mm) These shims allow you to loosen the rack bolts and slide them in from the side.

  • Page 31: Hydraulic Manifold Layout

    Hydraulic Manifold Layout Front Manifold Operator’s Manual 26...

  • Page 32: Inside Banding Box Manifold

    Inside Banding Box Manifold Operator’s Manual 27...

  • Page 33: Outside Banding Box Manifold

    Outside Banding Box Manifold Operator’s Manual 28...

  • Page 34: Electrical Layout

    Electrical Layout Front Relay Box (located behind banding drums) Operator’s Manual 29...

  • Page 35: Band Relay Box (Located In Banding Box)

    Band Relay Box (located in Banding Box) Operator’s Manual 30...
  • Page 36 Relay Board (V e rs io n D ate 05/08/01) Front Computer Relay Board Input# Red LEDs Output# Green LEDs 1 bale 0 1 kicker 2 vertical swing 2 vertical swing 3 vertical plunger 3 vertical plunger 4 horizontal plunger 4 horizontal plunger, (green wire for manuel) 5 bale1 &...
  • Page 37 GREEN LEDs When a green LED is on this indicates that that specific output is on. For example, if green LED #2 is on, then the Vertical Swing is in the “Energized State” (Vertical Swing Cylinder is Extended, see “Hydraulic Manifold Layout”) Fuse Rating Amp Description Description...

  • Page 38: Display Monitor Troubleshooting Solutions

    When the display shows ‘Out of Strapping’ and the buzzer is on, the Reset Strapping button must be pressed in order for the Bale Band-It to continue. Once this has been done the computer resets its strapping counter to 122.
  • Page 39 Line 3 also indicates the communication status between the two computers on the Bale Band-It. This information is found after the dash on Line 3. This one digit number will be either 1 or 0. 1 means communication is okay, 0 means communication is down or delayed.
  • Page 40 Error Code Possible Solutions 001 Reset Bundle button is stuck on. - Press Reset Bundle Button a few times to un-stick it. - Tap on the side of button. - Take Reset Bundle Button apart internally and clean out hay dust 002 Reset Strapping button is stuck on.
  • Page 41 004 Waiting for Kicker reed switch to be on. Note: After the machine has extended the Kicker cylinder, the Kicker reed switch should be lined up with the magnet mounded in the round plastic, which turns the switch on. This is what the machine is waiting for. If the Kicker cylinder is fully extended, - Check the air gap distance between the Kicker reed switch and the magnet.
  • Page 42 005 Timer Delay Error - Disengage hydraulic power and unplug main power cord. Wait for approximately 10 seconds, plug back in and engage hydraulic power. 006 Waiting for Horizontal Plunger reed switch to be off. Note: Before the machine retracts the Horizontal Plunger cylinder, the Horizontal Plunger reed switch is in front of the first set of magnets.
  • Page 43 - Check the air gap distance between the Horizontal Plunger reed switch and the magnet. The distance should be a maximum of 3/8 inch (9 mm). If it is within the suggested range then the reed switch needs to be replaced. If the Horizontal Plunger cylinder is partially retracted, - Check that a bale or foreign object is not preventing the Vertical Plunger cylinder from retracting.
  • Page 44 010 Vertical Plunger Up sensor bar switch is stuck on. Note: Before the machine retracts the Vertical Plunger Swing cylinder it does a safety check on the Vertical Plunger Up sensor bar switch. It checks to see if the sensor bar switch is stuck on.
  • Page 45 - Tap on Vertical Plunger Swing sensor bar switch until display number changes or replace the sensor bar. 011 Waiting for Vertical Plunger Up sensor bar switch to be on. Note: After the machine has retracted the Vertical Plunger Swing cylinder, the Vertical Plunger Up magnet should be lined up with the Vertical Plunger sensor bar switch, which turns the switch on.
  • Page 46 - Check how the return line is hooked to the tractor and make sure there is NO BACKPRESSURE. If there is any backpressure at all the Bale Band-It will not operate properly and will continue to release the Strap Guide Arms motor’s brake causing improper location of Strap Guide Arms.
  • Page 47 cause excessive strap tension. If the tension is too great it will stall the Strap Guide Motor. - Check that the strapping is not caught or kinked preventing it from flowing easily. - Check that hydraulic power is still on to the machine and that return line is still connected.
  • Page 48 - Check how the return line is hooked to the tractor and make sure there is NO BACKPRESSURE. If there is any backpressure at all the Bale Band-It will not operate properly and will continue to release the Strap Guide Arms motor’s brake causing improper location of Strap Guide Arms.
  • Page 49 If Strap Guide Arms are on the floor, - Check how the return line is hooked to the tractor and make sure there is NO BACKPRESSURE. If there is any backpressure at all the Bale Band-It will not operate Operator’s Manual 44...
  • Page 50 properly and will continue to release the Strap Guide Arms motor’s brake causing improper location of Strap Guide Arms. Backpressure is the #1 problem with the Strap Guide Arms not being in the proper position. The return line CANNOT be connected directly to the remote or ran through a return kit.
  • Page 51 016 Computer Error - Disengage hydraulic power and unplug main power cord. Wait for approximately 10 seconds, plug back in and engage hydraulic power. If this doesn’t change the “098” code, then take out all bales in front chamber by opening the side doors. Once the bales are out, press the Reset Bundle button.
  • Page 52 If the Vertical Plunger cylinder is fully retracted, Operator’s Manual 47...
  • Page 53 - Check the air gap distance between the Vertical Plunger reed switch and the magnet. The distance should be a maximum of 3/8 inch (9 mm). If it is within the suggested range then the sensor bar needs to be replaced. If the Vertical Plunger cylinder is partially retracted, - Check that a bale or foreign object is not preventing the Vertical Plunger cylinder from retracting.
  • Page 54 If the Kicker cylinder is still extended, - Check that hydraulic power is still on to the machine and that return line is still connected. - Check that a bale or foreign object is not preventing the Kicker from retracting. - Check that the directional valve is not stuck.
  • Page 55 If the Horizontal Plunger cylinder is fully extended, - Loosen nuts on Horizontal Plunger reed switch and hold the switch away from any magnets or metal for approximately 10 seconds. Check tractor box display to see if it is still displays “019”. If it does, lightly tap the switch on something to free up the stuck switch.
  • Page 56 - Check that a bale or foreign object is not preventing the Horizontal Plunger cylinder from extending. - Hydraulic power or hydraulic return has been disconnected or shut off from machine. This circuit has a 2-position valve and cannot be partially extended unless power or return has been disconnected or shut off.
  • Page 57 023 Waiting for Vertical Plunger Up sensor bar switch to be on. . Note: After the machine has extended the Vertical Plunger cylinder, the Vertical Plunger Up magnet should be lined up with the Vertical Plunger sensor bar switch, which turns the switch on. This is what the machine is waiting for. The switch is located at the top of the sensor bar at the white mark.
  • Page 58 024 Timer Delay Error - Disengage hydraulic power and unplug main power cord. Wait for approximately 10 seconds, plug back in and engage hydraulic power. 025 Communication from Band Computer - Disengage hydraulic power and unplug main power cord. Wait for approximately 10 seconds, plug back in and engage hydraulic power.
  • Page 59 027 Waiting for Strap Guides to be at top position. Note: The machine has turned on the Strap Guide Arms motor and sent them up. When the Strap Guide Arms magnet reaches the Bale Position 0 sensor bar switch, the machine stops the motor.
  • Page 60 028 Waiting for Strap Guides to be at top position Note: The machine has turned on the Strap Guide Arms motor and sent them up. When the Strap Guide Arms magnet reaches the Bale Position 0 sensor bar switch, the machine stops the motor.
  • Page 61 be the same distance as the left side. In order to prevent the Strap Guide arms from getting out of time, keep their chains tight. - Check that hydraulic power is still on to the machine and that return line is still connected.
  • Page 62 - Disengage hydraulic power and unplug main power cord. Wait for approximately 10 seconds, plug back in and engage hydraulic power. - On Line 3 of Display Monitor, if the number after the dash is 0, then disconnect main electrical and hydraulic power. Open the plastic computer box in the banding box and unplug the two 10 amp fuses.
  • Page 63 032 Waiting for Vertical Plunger Up sensor bar switch to be off. Note: After the machine has extended the Vertical Plunger Swing cylinder, the Vertical Plunger magnet should be moved away from the Vertical Plunger Up sensor bar switch, which turns the switch off. This is what the machine is waiting for. The switch is located at the top of the sensor bar at the white mark.
  • Page 64 033 Waiting for Vertical Plunger Up sensor bar switch to be on. Note: This code occurs when the Reset Bundle button has been pressed. The machine begins its reset mode. In order to properly reset the machine it retracts the Vertical Plunger cylinder (unless it is already retracted) and waits for the Vertical Plunger magnet to be in front of the Vertical Plunger Up sensor bar switch.
  • Page 65 034 Left Band Full reed switch is stuck on. Note: Before the machine extends the Right/Left Mid Banding Position cylinders it does a safety check on the Left Band Full reed switch. It checks to see if the reed switch is stuck on.
  • Page 66 Note: Before the machine extends the Right/Left Mid Banding Position cylinders it does a safety check on the Right Band Full reed switch. It checks to see if the reed switch is stuck on. If it is, it will wait until the reed switch is off before continuing the operation.
  • Page 67 unplug the two 10 amp fuses. Reconnect main electrical power only. Wait approximately 10 seconds and then reinstall the two 10 amp fuses at the same time. Recheck number on Line 3 after the dash, it should then be 1. Apply hydraulics. 040 Left Fetcher Out reed switch is stuck on.
  • Page 68 042 Timer Delay Error - Disengage hydraulic power and unplug main power cord. Wait for approximately 10 seconds, plug back in and engage hydraulic power. 043 Communication from Band Computer - Disengage hydraulic power and unplug main power cord. Wait for approximately 10 seconds, plug back in and engage hydraulic power.
  • Page 69 - Check that a foreign object is not preventing the Left Fetcher cylinder from extending. - Electric power or hydraulic power or hydraulic return has been disconnected or shut off from machine. - Remove and observe the Fetcher check valve. If the snap ring in the bottom of the check valve is missing then the check valve needs to be replaced.
  • Page 70 046 Waiting for Right Fetcher Out reed switch to be on. Note: After the machine has extended the Right/Left Fetcher cylinder, the Right Fetcher Out reed switch should be lined up with the Right Fetcher magnet, which turns the switch on. This is what the machine is waiting for. - If the Right Fetcher cylinder is fully extended, - Check the air gap distance between the Right Fetcher Out reed switch and the magnet.
  • Page 71 047 Timer Delay Error - Disengage hydraulic power and unplug main power cord. Wait for approximately 10 seconds, plug back in and engage hydraulic power. 048 Communication from Band Computer - Disengage hydraulic power and unplug main power cord. Wait for approximately 10 seconds, plug back in and engage hydraulic power.
  • Page 72 049 Waiting for Left Fetcher Out reed switch to be off. Note: The machine has extended the Right/Left Fetcher Swing cylinders. When they are extended it rotates the Left Fetcher magnet away from the Left Fetcher Out reed switch, which turns the switch off. This is what the machine is waiting for. - If the Left Fetcher Swing cylinder is fully extended, - Loosen nuts on Left Fetcher Out reed switch and hold the switch away from any magnets or metal for approximately 10 seconds.
  • Page 73 - Loosen nuts on Right Fetcher Out reed switch and hold the switch away from any magnets or metal for approximately 10 seconds. Check tractor box display to see if it is still displays “050”. If it does, lightly tap the switch on something to free up the stuck switch.
  • Page 74 Note: After the machine has retracted the Right/Left Fetcher Swing cylinders, the Left Fetcher Out reed switch should be lined up with the Left Fetcher magnet, which turns the switch on. This is what the machine is waiting for. - If the Left Fetcher Swing cylinder is fully retracted, - Check the air gap distance between the Left Fetcher Out reed switch and the magnet.
  • Page 75 - Check the air gap distance between the Right Fetcher Out reed switch and the magnet. The distance should be a maximum of 1/8 inch (3 mm). If it is within the suggested range then the reed switch needs to be replaced. - If the Right Fetcher Swing cylinder is partially retracted, - Check that a foreign object is not preventing the Right Fetcher Swing cylinder from retracting.
  • Page 76 is still displays “055”. If it does, lightly tap the switch on something to free up the stuck switch. The switch may need to be replaced if this problem continues. 056 Right Fetcher In reed switch is stuck on. Note: Before the machine retracts the Right/Left Fetcher cylinders it does a safety check on the Right Fetcher In reed switch.
  • Page 77 - Disengage hydraulic power and unplug main power cord. Wait for approximately 10 seconds, plug back in and engage hydraulic power. - On Line 3 of Display Monitor, if the number after the dash is 0, then disconnect main electrical and hydraulic power. Open the plastic computer box in the banding box and unplug the two 10 amp fuses.
  • Page 78 059 Waiting for Right Fetcher In reed switch to be on. Note: After the machine has retracted the Right/Left Fetcher cylinder, the Right Fetcher In reed switch should be lined up with the Right Fetcher magnet, which turns the switch on.
  • Page 79 - Remove and observe the Fetcher check valve. If the snap ring in the bottom of the check valve is missing then the check valve needs to be replaced. If you are unable to push the plunger from the end of the check valve in and it spring back, then the check valve needs to be replaced.
  • Page 80 060 Timer Delay Error - Disengage hydraulic power and unplug main power cord. Wait for approximately 10 seconds, plug back in and engage hydraulic power. 061 Timer Delay Error - Disengage hydraulic power and unplug main power cord. Wait for approximately 10 seconds, plug back in and engage hydraulic power.
  • Page 81 - Check the air gap distance between the Left Band Out reed switch and the magnet. The distance should be a maximum of 1/8 inch (3 mm). If it is within the suggested range then the reed switch needs to be replaced. - If the Left Band Full cylinder is partially extended, - Check that a foreign object is not preventing the Left Band Full cylinder from extending.
  • Page 82 - Check that a foreign object is not preventing the Right Band Full cylinder from extending. - Electric power or hydraulic power or hydraulic return has been disconnected or shut off from machine. - Remove and observe all 4 Band Position check valves. If the snap ring in the bottom of the check valve is missing then the check valve needs to be replaced.
  • Page 83 068 Waiting for Left Band Out reed switch to be off. Note: After the machine lowers the Right/Left Bander cylinders it checks to see if they are down by making sure that the Left Band Out reed switch is off. When the Bander cylinders go down it moves the Bander magnets down with it.
  • Page 84 is still displays “069”. If it does, lightly tap the switch on something to free up the stuck switch. The switch may need to be replaced if this problem continues. - If the Right Bander cylinder is partially retracted, - Check that a foreign object is not preventing the Right Bander cylinder from retracting.
  • Page 85 - Check the air gap distance between the Left Band Out reed switch and the magnet. The distance should be a maximum of 1/8 inch (3 mm). If it is within the suggested range then the reed switch needs to be replaced. - If the Left Bander cylinder is partially extended, - Check that a foreign object is not preventing the Left Bander cylinder from extending.
  • Page 86 - Check that a foreign object is not preventing the Right Bander cylinder from extending. - Check that the directional valve is not stuck. 074 Timer Delay Error - Disengage hydraulic power and unplug main power cord. Wait for approximately 10 seconds, plug back in and engage hydraulic power.
  • Page 87 - Disengage hydraulic power and unplug main power cord. Wait for approximately 10 seconds, plug back in and engage hydraulic power. - On Line 3 of Display Monitor, if the number after the dash is 0, then disconnect main electrical and hydraulic power. Open the plastic computer box in the banding box and unplug the two 10 amp fuses.
  • Page 88 approximately 10 seconds and then reinstall the two 10 amp fuses at the same time. Recheck number on Line 3 after the dash, it should then be 1. Apply hydraulics. 084 Waiting for Left Fetcher Out reed switch to be on. Note: This code occurs when the Reset Bundle button was pressed while the Fetcher cylinders were extended or partially extended.
  • Page 89 085 Waiting for Right Fetcher Out reed switch to be on. Note: This code occurs when the Reset Bundle button was pressed while the Fetcher cylinders were extended or partially extended. In order to properly reset, the machine will fully extend the Fetcher cylinders (unless they are already extended). The machine will then wait until the Right Fetcher magnet is in front of the Right Fetcher Out reed switch.
  • Page 90 - Disengage hydraulic power and unplug main power cord. Wait for approximately 10 seconds, plug back in and engage hydraulic power. - On Line 3 of Display Monitor, if the number after the dash is 0, then disconnect main electrical and hydraulic power. Open the plastic computer box in the banding box and unplug the two 10 amp fuses.
  • Page 91 088 Waiting for Right Fetcher In reed switch to be on. Note: This code occurs after the Reset Bundle button has been pressed. After the machine has retracted the Right/Left Fetcher cylinder, the Right Fetcher In reed switch should be lined up with the Right Fetcher magnet, which turns the switch on. This is what the machine is waiting for.
  • Page 92 089 Waiting for Kicker reed switch to be on. Note: This code occurs after the Reset Bundle button has been pressed. After the machine has retracted the Kicker cylinder, the Kicker reed switch should be lined up with the Kicker magnet located in the round plastic, which turns the switch on. This is what the machine is waiting for.
  • Page 93 090 Waiting for Horizontal Plunger reed switch to be on. Note: This code occurs after the Reset Bundle button has been pressed. After the machine has extended the Horizontal Plunger cylinder, the Horizontal Plunger reed switch should be lined up with the Horizontal Plunger magnets, which turns the switch on.
  • Page 94 091 Communication from Band Computer - Disengage hydraulic power and unplug main power cord. Wait for approximately 10 seconds, plug back in and engage hydraulic power. - On Line 3 of Display Monitor, if the number after the dash is 0, then disconnect main electrical and hydraulic power.
  • Page 95 093 Communication from Band Computer - Disengage hydraulic power and unplug main power cord. Wait for approximately 10 seconds, plug back in and engage hydraulic power. - On Line 3 of Display Monitor, if the number after the dash is 0, then disconnect main electrical and hydraulic power.
  • Page 96 it is, it will wait until the sensor bar switch is off before continuing the operation. The switch is located upper mid way of the sensor bar at the brown mark. - Tap on Bale Position 0 sensor bar switch until display number changes or replace the sensor bar.
  • Page 97 096 Bale Position 2 sensor bar switch stuck on. Note: Before the machine will lower the Strap Guide Arms, it does a safety check on the Bale Position 2 sensor bar switch. It checks to see if the sensor bar switch is stuck on.
  • Page 98 098 Computer Error - Disengage hydraulic power and unplug main power cord. Wait for approximately 10 seconds, plug back in and engage hydraulic power. If this doesn’t change the “098” code, then take out all bales in front chamber by opening the side doors. Once the bales are out, press the Reset Bundle button.
  • Page 99 200 Photo 2 Ready, Waiting for the Bale - The machine is waiting for the elevator to move the bale at Photo 1 to Photo 2. - If Photo 1 was tripped prematurely this will be displayed until a bale enters the machine and trips Photo 2.
  • Page 100 - The machine has stored the bale at Photo 2 and is waiting for Photo 3 sensor to be ‘off’. Photo 3 is ‘off’ when a bale or foreign object is blocking the view of the photo sensor. Occasionally, chaff or dust can cause this error to occur. Disconnect the main electrical and hydraulic power.
  • Page 101 Bale 12 of each bundle. 903 Banding Cycle, Leave Hydraulics On! - Bale Band-It is compressing and tying the bundle. If hydraulics is removed during this time the bundle may or may not be strapped properly. If at all possible leave hydraulic power on to the machine unless an emergency or machine failure.
  • Page 102 904 Communication Delay - Disengage hydraulic power and unplug main power cord. Wait for approximately 10 seconds, plug back in and engage hydraulic power. - On Line 3 of Display Monitor, if the number after the dash is 0, then disconnect main electrical and hydraulic power.

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    Check visual indicator on Bale Band-It hydraulic filter. When filter needs changed the indicator will be sticking up approximately 1 inch (25.4 mm). Bale Band-It loses count of bales when electrical power is disconnected or after tractor is shut off.
  • Page 104 Display indicates that a read switch is not making contact. Magnetic Read Switches on the Horizontal Plunger need to have an air gap of 3/8” (9 mm). Read switches on the Kicker, and all Banding box switches need an air gap of 1/8” (3 mm). Display indicates that a photo eye is not on.
  • Page 105 Strapping Troubleshooting If a bundle has a miss tie, the first step is to look at both ends of the failed strapping and refer to the possible options below. Problem #1 Both seals are stamped in center of strapping. Crimps are correct, but seals do not stay together. Possible Cause Banders are not allowed to go to full stroke.
  • Page 106 Strapping Troubleshooting If a bundle has a miss tie, the first step is to look at both ends of the failed strapping and refer to the possible options below. Problem #2 -Seal not centered on strapping. Possible Cause -Obstruction in groove. Correction -Take two 10-24 X 1/2 counter sunk bolts out of insert.
  • Page 107 Strapping Troubleshooting If a bundle has a miss tie, the first step is to look at both ends of the failed strapping and refer to the possible options below. Problem #3 -Seal on one end of strapping, but nothing on the other end. Possible Cause -Strapping slipped short through red handle gripper.
  • Page 108 Strapping Troubleshooting If a bundle has a miss tie, the first step is to look at both ends of the failed strapping and refer to the possible options below. Problem #4 -Tried to band 3 bands together. Bottom strapping looks like this. Possible Cause -Knurl piece is allowing bottom strap to go through opening (instead of...

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