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BALZER Field Floater 1325 Extension User Manual

Grain carts, standard upper vertical auger, swivel upper vertical auger

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Tandem
Tridem
1325 Extension
1550 Extension
2000 Extension
Standard Upper Vertical Auger
Swivel Upper Vertical Auger
USER MANUAL
July 2009
English Edition

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Summary of Contents for BALZER Field Floater 1325 Extension

  • Page 1 Tandem Tridem 1325 Extension 1550 Extension 2000 Extension Standard Upper Vertical Auger Swivel Upper Vertical Auger USER MANUAL July 2009 English Edition...
  • Page 2 Accuracy Balzer Inc is dedicated to providing the most reliable and durable AG related products. Balzer Inc has made every attempt to provide the most accurate and readily understandable information on our equipment. Due to our continuing efforts to produce the best products available, upgrades and improvements to our equipment may precede the manual updates.
  • Page 3: To The Purchaser

    This new Balzer Inc. product is designed and manufactured to give years of very dependable service when used for the purpose for which it is intended, and when properly maintained.
  • Page 4 Where a separate instruction manual has been received by the customer, a parts manual was sent with this machine. If you have not received the parts manual, ask your dealer. Cut Along Dotted Line and Mail to: Balzer, Inc. County Road 27 East P.O. Box 458...
  • Page 6: Warranty

    CERTIFICATE OF GENERAL EQUIPMENT WARRANTY Balzer Inc. warrants new Products sold by it to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year after date of delivery to the first user and subject to the following conditions.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Index BALZER INC. Table of Contents To the Purchaser................Page 3 Warranty..................Page 6 Table of Contents................. Page 7 Safety................... Page 8 Operation..................Page 28 Lubrication and Maintenance............Page 55 Troubleshooting................Page 74...
  • Page 8: Safety

    Safety BALZER INC.
  • Page 9 Safety BALZER INC. The following Safety Alert Symbols mean ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS They stress an attitude of “Heads Up for Safety” and can be found throughout this INVOLVED! Operation Manual and on the machine itself. BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT, READ AND STUDY THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INFORMATION.
  • Page 10 Safety BALZER INC. MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE cleaning, adjusting, lubricating or servicing the unit: BEFORE 1. Remove the ignition key from the power unit engine. when you have taken these Make sure that all movement of the unit has ceased. ONLY precautions can you be sure it is safe to proceed.
  • Page 11 Safety BALZER INC. PERSONAL SAFETY allow minors and any unqualified trained personnel to operate or be near the unit unless -Do not properly supervised! allow anyone to ride on the unit at anytime! -Do not the unit running unattended! -Never leave...
  • Page 12 This includes someone at the site, outside the unit and a proper life support system. Contact your Balzer dealer for more information before you enter a unit. -Check that PTO slides freely, is not damaged and is secured properly to tractor and unit. Make sure...
  • Page 13 -Never use a tractor that is not recommended for the type of unit you are using. If you have any questions contact your Balzer Dealer. -When agitating a pit, always be sure there is adequate ventilation in any confined area. (If Applicable) -Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts.
  • Page 14 Safety BALZER INC. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SAFETY while working on hydraulic systems! -Do not smoke use your hand to search for hydraulic fluid leaks; escaping fluid under pressure can be invisible and -Never can penetrate the skin and cause a serious injury! If any fluid is injected into your skin, see a doctor at once!
  • Page 15 Safety BALZER INC. 4. When the decal has been attached in place, use a SAFETY SIGNSARE IMPORTANT Safety signs or decals provide very important cloth or soft paper towel to burnish the decal onto the information and instructions designed to alert you to cleaned surface.
  • Page 16 Safety BALZER INC.
  • Page 17 Safety BALZER INC. #37601...
  • Page 18 Safety BALZER INC. #27787 #90243 #21730...
  • Page 19 Safety BALZER INC. #90295 #94698 #27787 #94699...
  • Page 20 Safety BALZER INC. #90241 #21730 #90289 #90175...
  • Page 21 Safety BALZER INC. Safety Decals #82904 #85026 #90178 #90177 #94698 Serial Number / Reference Number #90173 #90179 #90172 #94699 #90323 #12484 #90174 #90244 #90242 #90176...
  • Page 22 Safety BALZER INC. #90178 #90177 #90179...
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  • Page 24 Safety BALZER INC. #90174 #90172 #90242 #90173 Torque lug nuts to 420 ft/lbs. Tighten lug nuts before each day’s use for the first 5 days.
  • Page 25 Safety BALZER INC. #82904 #85026 #90323...
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  • Page 27 Safety BALZER INC.
  • Page 28: Operation

    Operation BALZER INC.
  • Page 29 Operation BALZER INC. Tractor Requirements: Tractor Hp Min. = 220 Hp Four Wheel Drive Tractor Hp Max. = N/A Tractor Hp PTO Min. = 200Hp Tractor Hp PTO Max. =N/A Tractor PTO RPM = 1000 RPM Draw Bar Load Min. = 10,000 Lbs (CAT-3) Draw Bar Clevis = 1 3/4”...
  • Page 30 Operation BALZER INC. PRE OPERATION CHECK -Make sure safety shields are in place. (CAT-3) -Make sure there is no frozen material to obstruct the grain doors or augers. -Make sure tractor draw bar matches standards shown in draw bar adjustment diagram.
  • Page 31 Operation BALZER INC. INITIAL START-UP this machine if shields are missing or if persons are in or on this machine. Never operate -Do not leave tractor seat. -Keep everyone away while operating this machine. -Operate all hydraulic controls to become familiar with the function of each tractor lever and to visually see that the unit is responding correctly.
  • Page 32 Operation BALZER INC. Tandem Frame...
  • Page 33 Operation BALZER INC. STEERING SYSTEM The steering cylinders have two internal functions. First, moving the tractor hydraulic level to the “Float Position” allows the unit to steer. This is accomplished by hydraulic hoses connected to each cylinder. When the unit is turning, oil is forced out of one cylinder and into the other cylinder.
  • Page 34 Do not remove hydraulic fitting from the (“C”port) until all pressure has been relieved from the hydraulic line from the tractor (YELLOW marked hose). Balzer recommends the following bleeding procedure: (see illustration “Tandem Auto Steering Schematic”) 1. Attach jumper hose #72182 to (“C”...
  • Page 35 Operation BALZER INC. Tandem Auto Steering Schematic...
  • Page 36 Operation BALZER INC. Tridem Frame...
  • Page 37 Operation BALZER INC. TRIDEM Common Information This system consists of three axles which are suspended from the unit frame by hydraulic cylinders. Each axle uses two hydraulic cylinders, one located at each outer end of the axle. These hydraulic cylinders transmit the tank load to the axles. The axles are attached to the unit frame by four parallel links, two at each outer end of each axle.
  • Page 38 Operation BALZER INC. BLEEDING INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRIDEM AUTO STEERING 1. Attach jumper hose #72182 to on the rear axle hydraulic block. (“C” port) (“B” port) 2. Pressurize hydraulic line from tractor (YELLOW marked hose). 3. Open ball valve to (“B” port).
  • Page 39 Operation BALZER INC. BLEEDING INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRIDEM AUTO STEERING Continued from Previous Page 19. Relieve all pressure from the hydraulic line from the tractor (YELLOW marked hose). 20. Attach jumper hose #72182 to on the rear axle hydraulic block. (“C” port) (“A”...
  • Page 40 Operation BALZER INC. Tridem Auto Steering Schematic Center Axle Not Shown...
  • Page 41 Operation BALZER INC. BRAKING SYSTEM Pressure Releasing Spring Some tractors hydraulic systems keep a small amount of pressure in the hydraulic lines even when the control lever is set to “float” position. A pressure releasing spring is used to counteract the hydraulic pressure coming from the tractor.
  • Page 42 Operation BALZER INC. BRAKING SYSTEM How To Bleed The Wheel Brakes 1. Attach jumper hose #72182 to (“A” port) and (“B” port). 2. Connect the hydraulic hoses to the tractor ( RED marked hoses). 3. Apply and hold pressure to braking system from tractor hydraulics.
  • Page 43 Operation BALZER INC. Braking System Schematic...
  • Page 44 Operation BALZER INC. PTO/JACK The PTO has 1 3/4—20 tractor ends and 1 3/4—20 implement ends. The implement end provides a friction clutch or shear bolt that protects the gear box and drive-line from overload. The PTO must be engaged slowly, use max modulation on tractor. Do not slam engage!
  • Page 45 Operation BALZER INC. CLEAN-OUT DOORS These doors are available for clean-out when needed. Front Clean-Out Door Bottom Clean-Out Door...
  • Page 46 Operation BALZER INC. GRAIN DOORS HYDRAULIC CONTROL These doors are the primary means of starting, stopping and regulating grain flow to the horizontal auger. For most common grains, the doors do not need to be completely open for full capacity discharge.
  • Page 47 Operation BALZER INC. VERTICAL AUGER Never transport with vertical auger in unloading position. Doing so may cause structural damage to the vertical auger and grain cart.
  • Page 48 Operation BALZER INC. INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNLOADING GRAIN CART ON A NON-SWIVEL UPPER VERTICAL AUGER NOTE isually become aware of which hydraulic levers control each of the functions on the grain cart. Never transport with vertical auger in unloading position. Doing so may cause structural damage to the vertical auger and grain cart.
  • Page 49 Operation BALZER INC. INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNLOADING GRAIN CART ON A SWIVEL UPPER VERTICAL AUGER NOTE Visually become aware of which hydraulic levers and joystick controls run each of the functions on the grain cart. Never transport with vertical auger in unloading position.
  • Page 50 Operation BALZER INC. Model 640M Calibration Included are the configuration codes for the Model 640M indicator for either six or eight weigh bar systems. System Configuration Units of Measure Configuration Code # Custom Code 6 weigh bar 98390 57640 6 weigh bar...
  • Page 51 The following calibration instructions are for setting up an Avery Weigh-Tronix Model 640M for weighing in Lb and a six weigh bar Balzer Grain Cart. If this procedure doesn't get results within 1% then field calibration must be performed. From the Gross Mode, press and hold the HOLD/MENU Key for three beeps, then release…...
  • Page 52 The following calibration instructions are for setting up an Avery Weigh-Tronix Model 640M for weighing in Kg and a six weigh bar Balzer Grain Cart. If this procedure doesn't get results within 1% then field calibration must be performed. From the Gross Mode, press and hold the HOLD/MENU Key for three beeps, then release…...
  • Page 53 The following calibration instructions are for setting up an Avery Weigh-Tronix Model 640M for weighing in Lb and an eight weigh bar Balzer Grain Cart. If this procedure doesn't get results within 1% then field calibration must be performed. From the Gross Mode, press and hold the HOLD/MENU Key for three beeps, then release…...
  • Page 54 The following calibration instructions are for setting up an Avery Weigh-Tronix Model 640M for weighing in Kg and an eight weigh bar Balzer Grain Cart. If this procedure doesn't get results within 1% then field calibration must be performed. From the Gross Mode, press and hold the HOLD/MENU Key for three beeps, then release…...
  • Page 55: Lubrication And Maintenance

    Lubrication & Maintenance BALZER INC.
  • Page 56 Lubrication & Maintenance BALZER INC.
  • Page 57 Lubrication & Maintenance BALZER INC. PTO Lubrication Specification...
  • Page 58 Lubrication & Maintenance BALZER INC. PTO Maintenance...
  • Page 59 Lubrication & Maintenance BALZER INC. PTO Maintenance...
  • Page 60 Lubrication & Maintenance BALZER INC. PTO Maintenance...
  • Page 61 Lubrication & Maintenance BALZER INC. PTO Maintenance...
  • Page 62 Lubrication & Maintenance BALZER INC. PTO Maintenance...
  • Page 63 Lubrication & Maintenance BALZER INC. PTO Maintenance...
  • Page 64 Lubrication & Maintenance BALZER INC. Before doing any maintenance to the hydraulic system, turn the tractor engine off and relieve all pressure from the hydraulic systems. DAILY MAINTENANCE & INSPECTIONS BEFORE USE 1. Check air pressure in tires. ( as per recommended tire pressure 2.
  • Page 65 Lubrication & Maintenance BALZER INC. STEERING LUBRICATION There are four (4) grease fittings located on the center pivot tube; Grease Fittings two (2) on the top and two (2) on the bottom of the round center pivot tube of each Tandem arm.
  • Page 66 Lubrication & Maintenance Steering Lubrication Tridem There are four (4) grease fittings located on the kingpins. Two (2) on the top and two (2) on the bottom. To grease the hinge kingpins, it is best to have the wheels steering straight one time, to the left the next time and finally to the right.
  • Page 67 Lubrication & Maintenance BALZER INC. Hub: Check and pack wheel hub bearings seasonally. Grease every 40 hours of operation. Grease Fitting Hitch: A grease fitting is located on top of the hitch. This should be greased every day under normal conditions.
  • Page 68 Lubrication & Maintenance BALZER INC. LUBRICATION—CHAIN OILER The oil reservoir to lubricate both drive chains holds about 1 gallon of hydraulic oil. To determine the amount of oil flow, it is best to unscrew one or both lines and visually see the oil flow. Frequency of lubrication should be based on current field conditions.
  • Page 69 Lubrication & Maintenance BALZER INC. Lubrication Horizontal Auger The bearing located at the rear end of the horizontal auger should get 1 to 2 careful pumps of grease every 2 days of constant use. The middle bearing for the horizontal auger has a grease line and fitting that permits greasing externally.
  • Page 70 Lubrication & Maintenance BALZER INC. Lubrication Vertical Auger Five (5) grease fittings are located on the auger folding hinge. These should be greased every day. Pump grease until old grease is visible. Apply never seize to shaft that goes through pillow block bearing once every 40 hours.
  • Page 71 Lubrication & Maintenance BALZER INC. Lubrication Vertical Auger The bearing located at the end of the swivel vertical auger should get 1 to 2 careful pumps of grease every day of constant use. Apply never seize to shaft that goes through pillow block bearing once every 40 hours.
  • Page 72 Lubrication & Maintenance BALZER INC. Lubrication - Gearbox NOTE A small amount of moisture in the gearbox is common due to condensation when the warm gearbox is cooled. If this occurs, change the gearbox oil and continue to inspect it frequently. Regular changing of oil will minimize chance for failure and the need for repairs.
  • Page 73 Lubrication & Maintenance BALZER INC.
  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting BALZER INC.
  • Page 75 2) Automatic chain oiler doesn’t appear to let oil drain. A) Unscrew the cap of the oil reservoir and then open the valve. B) If this doesn’t work, call Balzer’s Service Department at 1-800-795-8551 Extension 134 or 0 for the operator.
  • Page 76 G) Reconnect the wires.(Wires Marked #3 and #9) H) If auger still will not fold up or down, call Balzer's Service Department at 1-800-795-8551 extension 134 or 0 for the operator. 7) When unfolding vertical upper auger to unload, it is slamming down hard.
  • Page 77 Troubleshooting BALZER INC. 9) Auger will not disengage after it is shut off. SWIVEL AUGER A)Take the line from the relief block and hook it up to a zero pressure return line on the tractor. SWIVEL AUGER A) Take the return line from the valve body and hook it up to a zero pressure return line from the tractor.
  • Page 78 Troubleshooting BALZER INC.
  • Page 79 Troubleshooting BALZER INC.
  • Page 80 Troubleshooting BALZER INC. Vertical Auger Engagement Information Auger should be blocked between upper and lower vertical auger sections to prevent potential pinch hazard. Safety Blocking...
  • Page 81 Notes BALZER INC.
  • Page 82 Notes BALZER INC.
  • Page 83 County Road 27 East, PO Box 458, Mountain Lake, MN 56159 Phone Number: (800) 795-8551 (800) 727-3133 Main: (507) 427-3133 Fax Number: (507) 427-3640 Website: http://www.balzerinc.com...