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IBEX TX31 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual Model: IBEX TX31 Mini Round Baler ibexequipment.com 833-888-IBEX...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ............................... 1 Conditions of Use ..........................1 Machine Description ......................... 1 1.2.1 Pickup Lift Lever and Lock Arm ....................1 1.2.2 Pickup Lower Limit Chain ......................1 1.2.3 Shear Bolt ..........................2 1.2.4 Pickup Drive Chain ........................2 1.2.5 Bale Chamber ...........................
  • Page 4 Maintenance Safety ........................16 Maintenance Schedule ........................16 Routine Maintenance ........................17 5.3.1 Pre-Work Lubrication ......................17 5.3.2 Roller Chain Tension ....................... 17 5.3.3 Pickup Slip Clutch Tension ..................... 18 5.3.4 Pickup Suspension ........................19 End of Season Storage........................20 Beginning of Season ........................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1.1 Conditions of Use Your Ibex TX31 baler is designed to gather, compress, and bind crop materials such as hay, straw, and pine straw, into easy to handle round bales. The machine performs best under certain conditions. Use of the machine outside of those conditions could result in poor performance or damage to the machine.

  • Page 6: Shear Bolt

    The net roll tensioner (Figure 13, A) provides necessary force to keep the net roll in place and improve net wrapping and cutting performance. See Section 4.1.1 for detail on adjustment of tension springs (B). Ibex TX31 Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap - Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Bale Ejection

    (Figure 15, A) rolls the finished bale far enough from the machine to allow the gate to close. Figure 1 Top left side of baler Figure 2 Front left side of baler Figure 4 Left side of baler Figure 3 Left side of baler Ibex TX31 Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap - Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 8 Figure 5 Left side of baler Figure 8 Right side of baler Figure 7 Left side of baler Figure 10 Top right side of baler Figure 9 Right side of baler Ibex TX31 Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap - Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 9 Figure 12 Top left side of baler Figure 11 Top right side of baler Figure 14 Figure 13 Front of baler Figure 15 Rear of baler Ibex TX31 Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap - Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 10: Operator Safety

    • The baler must not be modified or altered, particularly with respect to the components that make up the machine’s primary function. Ibex TX31 Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap - Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Tractor Connection

    Release the roll tensioner and place it on the roll (Figure 24). Install the tension springs in the appropriate setting (see Section 4.1.1 for details on setting net roll tension). Figure 16 Figure 17 Net feeds forward off top of roll Ibex TX31 Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap - Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 12 Figure 19 Top right side of baler Figure 20 Top left side of baler Figure 21 Top right side of baler Figure 23 Top of baler Figure 22 Top of baler Ibex TX31 Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap - Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Connect The Baler To The Three-Point Hitch

    CAUTION: Leave some slack so that the ropes do not become taught during regular operation, but not so loose that it becomes entwined in the PTO shaft or other moving parts. Ibex TX31 Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap - Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Check Full Bale Chamber Alarm

    9-volt battery and test it again. CAUTION: Do not operate the baler without a working full chamber horn. Figure 25 Right side of baler Ibex TX31 Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap - Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Operation

    4 Operation The purpose of this section is to instruct you on the safe and optimal use of your TX31 baler. Pictures are included for illustrative purposes but may not match your machine exactly. Some pictures show protective covers removed for purposes of clarity. DO NOT attempt to operate the machine while the protective covers are removed.

  • Page 16: Adjusting Pickup Height

    The amount of net on the bale can be increased on the fly if the operator engages the activation lever for a longer period of time. See Section 4.2.2 to learn more about the wrapping procedure. Figure 30 Right side of baler Ibex TX31 Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap - Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Adjusting Bale Density

    Hydraulic flow can be stopped for maintenance or other purposes by turning the stop valve (B) upward so that it is perpendicular to the cylinder. Figure 32 Top rear of baler Ibex TX31 Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap - Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Operation Procedure

    6. Pull on the tailgate lift rope to raise the tailgate and eject the bale. Release the rope once the bale has rolled away from the machine. The door will close on its own. Figure 33 Left side of baler Ibex TX31 Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap - Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Recommendations For Good Results

    7. Chock the baler’s wheels, disconnect the machine from the tractor’s lower lift arms, disengage the PTO shaft from the tractor, turn the tractor back on, and drive forward and away from the implement. 8. Perform daily maintenance. See the Maintenance Schedule in Section 5.2. Ibex TX31 Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap - Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    – replace Electrical wires – inspect for wear and replace as needed Thorough machine cleaning Clean as discussed in Section 5.4 Bare metal: apply paint or grease to prevent rust Ibex TX31 Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap - Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Routine Maintenance

    A loose chain will cause sprockets to wear prematurely and result in sub- optimal function of the roller system. Check chain tension by depressing a longer length of chain to observe the degree of flexion. Ibex TX31 Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap - Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Pickup Slip Clutch Tension

    Figure 39 Right side of baler Figure 38 Left side of baler Figure 41 Bottom left side of baler under cover Figure 40 Bottom left side of baler under cover Ibex TX31 Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap - Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Pickup Suspension

    1 7/8 inches (48mm) when the pickup is released into working position. Tension can be adjusted if necessary by adjusting the position of the nuts (B). Figure 42 Left side of baler Ibex TX31 Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap - Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 24: End Of Season Storage

    Before attempting to bale for the first time, create a windrow of hay or straw from a small area of field/stand and attempt to bale it. Address any and all problems before attempting to begin work. Ibex TX31 Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap - Operator’s Manual...

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