Shear Bolt; Pickup Drive Chain; Bale Chamber; Drive Chains - IBEX TX31 Operator's Manual

1.2.3 Shear Bolt

The shear bolt (Figure 3, A) breaks to prevent damage to the machine in overload conditions. A set of
spare shear bolts are included with the machine (Figure 4).

1.2.4 Pickup Drive Chain

The pickup drive chain (Figure 5, A) transfers power to turn the pickup. The friction clutch (B) slips in
overload conditions to prevent damage to the pickup. Chain tension is controlled by the idler (C).

1.2.5 Bale Chamber

The bale chamber consists of multiple rollers that turn the bale and form it into a fixed-size cylindrical
shape (Figure 6).

1.2.6 Drive Chains

The baler's rollers are turned by a series of drive chains (Figure 7, A). Tension springs (B) provide proper
tension to each chain. See Section 5.3.1 for chain tension specifications.

1.2.7 Hydraulic Power Pack

The baler raises the tailgate to eject the bale using a hydraulic cylinder. Hydraulic fluid is pushed into the
cylinder by the hydraulic power pack (Figure 8, A), which is powered by the rotating motion of the PTO
shaft which turns the roller chain (B).

1.2.8 Bale Density Control

The density sensor (Figure 9, A) can be positioned closer or further from the trigger (B) to vary bale
density. See Section 4.1.4 for details.

1.2.9 Full Bale Chamber Alarm

The full chamber horn (Figure 10, A) sounds when the bale chamber is full. It is powered by a 9V battery
(B).

1.2.10 Net Wrap Activation Lever

The net wrap activation lever (Figure 11, A) is used to initiate the process of wrapping the bale. See
Section 4.2.2, Baling, for details.
1.2.11 Net Advancement Pulley, Brake, & Belt
When beginning the bale wrapping process, the brake (Figure 12, A) is released from the belt (B), and the
pulley (C) turns the roller (D) that advances the net. More detail on the wrapping process is found in
Section 4.2.2, Baling.

1.2.12 Net Roll Tensioner and Tension Springs

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).
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