Operation Procedure; Initial Setup; Baling - IBEX TX31 Operator's Manual

4.2 Operation Procedure

4.2.1 Initial Setup

1. Attach the baler to the tractor as discussed in Section 3.
2. Unlatch the pickup lever lock and lower the pickup. Adjust the height of the pickup with the chain so that
the tines are approximately one (1) inch from the ground at their lowest point. For very long grass, the
height may be raised to help avoid dirt mounds. For very short grass and cut straw, the pickup may
need to be lowered some for good results. Avoid continual contact with the ground, as this will result in
dirty hay and will reduce the life of the pickup tines.
3. Adjust the net roll tension as necessary (see Section 4.1.1).
4. Attach the tailgate pull rope and the net activation rope to the tractor's roll bar or to the interior of the
tractor's cab so that the ropes can be easily grasped but are not tight.
5. To ensure optimal net cutting performance, perform pre-work lubrication as described in Section 5.3.1.

4.2.2 Baling

1. Line up to straddle the first windrow. Lower the engine speed to an idle, engage the tractor's power
take-off (PTO), and then gradually bring the engine RPM up to achieve 540 RPM PTO speed. The PTO
should remain engaged during all baling activity.
2. Drive over the windrow and begin picking up the hay or straw. Optimal baling speed will be 2-3 miles per
hour, or about a slow walk. The best speed will depend on field conditions and windrow size.
3. Keep an eye on the pickup to make sure the crop is being pulled in by the baler and is not collecting in
front of the baler. If material accumulates in front of the baler, stop or slow down until the baler can
catch up, and then proceed.
4. Continue forward until the horn sounds. When you hear the horn, stop forward motion.
5. Pull on the net activation rope with a firm tug and hold the rope for three full seconds. Pulling on the
rope will engage the tensioner for the net activation belt (Figure 33, A). If the rope is not pulled firmly,
there may not be enough tension on the belt to advance the net. After three seconds have passed,
release the rope. The net will continue to unravel for a short period of time and will eventually be cut
automatically. When this happens the net wrapping procedure is finished.
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
14 Ibex TX31 Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap - Operator's Manual