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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual Tie Grabber Series Read and understand the manual. This manual provides information and MADE IN THE USA procedures to safely operate and maintain the Tie-Grabber.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS 10. SETTING AND TIMING ....28 10.1 Accessing the Knotter Components ..28 1. INTRODUCTION ......4 10.2 Knife Arm . -
Page 4: Introduction
All OEM parts are available from Kuhns Mfg LLC. In the event of a warranty claim, Kuhns Mfg LLC may require the return of the defective or broken parts. Kuhns Manufacturing (877) 296-5851... -
Page 5: Owner's Manual Storage
1.9 Disposal of Equipment at End of Useful Life The Kuhns Mfg LLC Tie Grabber has been designed for the specific purpose of arranging bales into groups. When this unit is no longer capable of 1.6 Specifications... -
Page 6: Safety
CAUTION other persons. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, Kuhns Mfg LLC cannot anticipate every possible if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate circumstance that might involve a potential hazard. injury. -
Page 7: Prohibited Actions
2.4 Prohibited Actions 2.5 Personal Protection/ 2.6 Hazard Avoidance Important Information Do not alter or modify Crushing hazard Read the manual Do not weld Crushing hazard Maintenance procedure No riders Slipping hazard Eye protection No children Tripping hazard Hearing protection No alcohol Entanglement hazard Hand protection... -
Page 8: General Operating Safety
2.7 General Operating Safety Pinch Point Hazard Keep hands and feet away from any moving DANGER parts to prevent them from getting pinched. Impaired User Hazard Electrocution Hazard Do not attempt to assemble, operate, or maintain the Unit under the Despite operating precautions, influence of drugs or alcohol. -
Page 9: Practice Safe Maintenance
Do not clean, If you do not understand any information in this lubricate, or adjust your unit or manual, see your dealer or contact Kuhns Mfg LLC machine while it is moving. before proceeding. Do not use or allow anyone else to use this Tie Grabber until all information has been reviewed. - Page 10 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following safety instructions are provided to help prevent injury and limit equipment damage. Train Unfamiliar Users It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure any person using the Tie Grabber, especially if it is loaned or rented, has been thoroughly trained on its proper and safe use.
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Page 11: Sign-Off Form
2.12 Sign-Off Form This sign-off sheet is provided for your records to show that all personnel who will be working with the equipment have read and understand the information in this operation and parts manual and have been instructed in the operation of the equipment. -
Page 12: Safety Signs And Locations
3. Safety Signs and Locations Item Type Description WARNING Read the manual WARNING No riders DANGER Pinch point CAUTION Twine threading instructions INFORMATIONAL Serial number INFORMATIONAL Made in the USA INFORMATIONAL Fork lift lifting point Kuhns Manufacturing (877) 296-5851 Tie Grabber... - Page 13 Kuhns Manufacturing (877) 296-5851 Tie Grabber...
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Page 14: General Information
5. Labels are available from your authorized dealer or of warning, and the area or particular operation from Kuhns Mfg LLC at no charge. related to that area that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS. -
Page 15: Lifting And Handling
4. Lifting and handling 4.1 Lifting points Always keep the tractor or loader in gear to provide engine braking when going downhill. Do not coast. Should the Tie Grabber need to be moved by a fork truck, the Tie Grabber should be lifted at the lifting Make sure when transporting with a truck or trailer to points marked with the blue fork lifting decals. -
Page 16: Tie Grabber Attachment
5. Tie Grabber Attachment This section of the manual will go over attaching the Personal Protective Equipment unit to a front end loader or a skid steer loader. Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for The units include a loader mounting bracket of your a high-pressure hydraulic leak. -
Page 17: Connecting Hoses To Machine
6. Connecting Hoses to Machine 6.1 One Circuit System (Two Hose Method) NOTE: You should install an inline fuse between the power source and the splitter handle. 1. Connect the lines from Port F and Port E into one circuit on the machine. NOTICE To prevent damage, route the wire in such a manner that it will not be damaged when the... -
Page 18: System Change Over
If at any point the user wishes to change from one 8. Connect hoses to the following Ports using the system to the other, Kuhns Mfg LLC should be adapters, Port A, Port B, Port C, and Port D. contacted to supply the OEM part. Once you have parts, steps in this section can be followed. - Page 19 9.b. Or for many skid steers you can use an adapter Changing from Two Circuit System 6.3.2 kit from Skid Steer Genius (skidsteergenius.com). to a One Circuit System 10. Reconnect the unit to the machine following the steps in the two hose method. WARNING Before disconnecting any hydraulic hoses or NOTICE...
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Page 20: Threading Twine Into The Twine Arm
7. Threading Twine into the Twine Arm 1. Press and hold the lever/control for the “Twine Arm WARNING Forward” circuit to rotate the twine arm, to the position shown, approximately three feet from the knotter. Not following these safety instructions can result in 2. - Page 21 NOTE: Tying the end of the twine too close to the 10. Press and hold the lever/control for the “Twine knotter assembly may cause it to thread the twine Arm Return” circuit to return the twine arm to its incorrectly. retracted position.
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Page 22: Operation
8. Operation 8.1 Operation Safety 1. If necessary, reset the twine arm. WARNING Not following these safety instructions can result in serious injury and possible death. Read and understand the Unit’s Owner’s Manual as well as the Machine’s Operator’s Manual and all safety signs before operating the unit. - Page 23 5. Press and hold the button on the splitter handle NOTE: In most cases, fully opening the squeeze while operating the lever/control for the hydraulic arm without lifting the unit off of the bales, can cause circuit to extend the twine arm around the bales. the twine to break or the bundle of bales to loosen, Releasing the lever at any point in the operation will do to the twine stretching.
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Page 24: Knotter Operation
8.4 Knotter Operation 1. The needle brings the twine into the knotter. 3. The hydraulic motor, through the drive chain, turns the shaft for the assembly. As the cam on the shaft rotates, it contacts the rocker arm which then extends the tucker finger and passes the twine into 2. -
Page 25: Tion
9. Manifold Port Locations and Identification Port One Circuit System Description Fitting Port Two Circuit System Description Fitting Part Part Number Number Plug 1016480 Used as feed-line for twine-arm/ 1009680 knotter in two circuit system Plug 1016480 Used as feed-line for twine-arm/ 1009680 Plug 1016480... - Page 26 Port One and Two Circuit System Fitting Description Part Number Adjusts the knotter speed 1009630 FC1 Adjusts twine arm speed coming 1009650 into the knotter FC2 Adjusts twine arm speed leaving 1009640 the knotter Crossover relief valve 1009660 SV1 Adjusts when squeeze moves after 1009010 hook release SV2 Adjusts when hooks start to grab...
- Page 27 Port One Circuit System Description Fitting Port Two Circuit System Description Fitting Part Part Number Number SV3 Splitter solenoid 1009620 SV3 Cavity plug 1017550 SV4 Splitter solenoid 1009620 SV4 Cavity plug 1017550 To plunger valve 1009680 To plunger valve 1009680 To knotter motor right 1009690 To knotter motor right...
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Page 28: Setting And Timing
10. Setting and Timing NOTE: All of the cartridges come factory set and WARNING tested. Should an adjustment be needed, loosen the set nut on the valve, using a 5/16 allen key, turn the valve no more then 1/4 turn at a time. When completing a maintenance or service Retesting the operation between each adjustment. -
Page 29: Testing And Adjusting Knotter Assembly
Replace knife (5) as soon the knot begins to have 10.3 Testing and Adjusting Knotter Assembly excess twine on the end or the twine is frayed. CAUTION 1. To adjust knife arm (3), release the knotter frame to gain access to the knife arm. To test or adjust the knotter, remove the knotter 2. - Page 30 2. When the tucker finger (2) is in the down position, 5. The tucker finger (2) holds twine (1) as the bill hook as shown, the bill hook (3)should also be pointed (5) rotates upward. If the bill hook does not catch both down.
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Page 31: Twine Disc Assembly
5. Needle Position Within the Knotter NOTICE When properly set, the outside of the needle should be 1/8 inch from the face of the twine holder. The tucker finger and the needle can come into contact with eachother resulting in damage, if the timing of these moving parts is incorrect. -
Page 32: Tucker Finger
10.6 Tucker Finger The purpose of the tucker finger is to push the twine to the back of the twine slot in the knotter pocket. If the tucker finger does not extend far enough, shorten the linkage (turn clockwise). 10.8 Twine Arm Drive Chain Periodically check the chain that operates the twine arm. -
Page 33: Maintenance
Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure, even with the American Welding Society (AWS) Standards a pinhole size leak, can penetrate body tissue, and all guidance given by Kuhns Mfg LLC should be causing serious injury and possible death. If followed. fluid is injected into your skin, it must be treated... -
Page 34: General Information
Zero Pressure 11.2 General Information Relieve pressure from the hydraulic system before serving or disconnecting Preventive maintenance is one of the most cost- from the machine. effective practices that any equipment owner can implement. Taking a few minutes of your time to Personal Injury Hazard inspect the Tie Grabber can save hundreds or even Repairs or modifications to the Tie Grabber... -
Page 35: Twine Arm
Replace and repair broken grease zerks immediately. 11.6 Knotter Remove old grease, dirt, twine debris, chaff etc. If any grease zerk will not take grease, remove before applying new grease. and clean it thoroughly. Also clean the lubricant passageway. Replace the zerk if necessary. Apply new grease to the six knotter grease zerks. -
Page 36: Flow Control Valve Plunger
The first two are the twine tensioner springs covered Flare Swivel End (6G-6FJX) and can be made locally, on page 36. order from a dealer, or from Kuhns Mfg. LLC. Once a replacement hose has been obtained it can be reconnected to the port noted before. -
Page 37: Maintenance Service Schedule Sheet
12. Maintenance Service Schedule Sheet Serviced By Every 1000 to 1500 Bales Grease the twine arm. Refer to Page 34. Grease the squeeze arm pivot shafts. Refer to Page 34. Grease the two knotter shaft bearings. Refer to Page 34. Remove any chaff and twine cutoffs from the knotter pocket. -
Page 38: Torque Requirements
12.1 Torque Requirements WARNING Bolt Torque Requirements Chart Equipment Failure Bolt English Bolt Torque Specifications Diameter The proper torque value for bolts and Grade 5 Grade 8 cap screws is identified by their head markings. Replacing a higher grade bolt with a lower grade bolt will lead to equipment failure and could result in injury or death. -
Page 39: Storage
13. Storage 7. Move the twine arm into the knotter. WARNING 8. Move the unit to the place selected for storage and Not following these safety instructions can place it on the ground. result in serious injury and possible death. 9. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
14. Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Instructions Adjust sequence valve in a CW direction. Hooks are set into Sequence valve is Adjust the SV2 the bales before the improperly adjusted sequence valve Adjustments should be no more than squeeze arm closes 1/4 turn at a time. - Page 41 Problem Cause Solution Instructions Twine arm makes a Twine arm bumper Replace the bumper Place the replacement bumper on to loud metallic sound stop is missing the 1/4 bolt insert the bolt into the when it contacts the bumper mount hole stop Twine end won’t First:...
- Page 42 Problem Cause Solution Instructions Twine is frayed Twine is being cut Trace the twine Starting at the knotter follow the twine by a sharp edge path and remove back along its path to the twine box any sharp edges or looking for anything that the twine burrs.
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Page 43: Parts
15. Parts 15.1 Main Tie Grabber Assembly Item Part Number Description Qty. Item Description Section Tie-Grabber Frame Squeeze Arm Assembly 15.3 1005690 Jack Pin - 9/16" Twine Arm Stack 15.4 1000370 Grabber Stand, Long Twine Arm Motor Group 15.5 1006190 3/8"... -
Page 44: Hooks
15.2 HOOKS Item Part Number Description Qty. Item Part Number Description Qty. 1005721 Bale Hook 16-36 1005430 Grabber shaft, 71.75" 1006881 Grabber Hook U-bolt 16-36 1005440 Grabber shaft, 88 7/8" 1006190 3/8" Serrated Flange Nut 40-84 1005340 408F Center Bar 1005450 Grabber Hook Tube, 31.5"... -
Page 45: Squeeze Arm Assembly
15.3 Squeeze Arm Assembly Item Part Number Description Qty. 1010572 Squeeze Bar, KN408F KN510 1010582 Squeeze Bar, KN510F 1010592 Squeeze Bar, KN615 KN618 1010602 Squeeze Bar, KN615L KN618L 1006890 1/2" x 4.5" bolt Grade 5 1010551 Squeeze Bar Bracket, Tie Grabber 1006840 3/8"... -
Page 46: Twine Arm Stack
15.4 Twine Arm Stack Item Part Number Description Qty. Item Part Number Description Qty. 1011680 Twine Arm Chain Shield, 16.5 1006200 7/16" serrated flange nut KN408F, KN612F, KN615, KN615L, 1008460 Twine Arm, KN408F KN510 KN615F, KN618 1008470 Twine Arm, KN510F 1011690 Twine Arm Chain Shield, 19.75 1008480... -
Page 47: Twine Arm Motor Group
15.5 Twine Arm Motor Group Item Part Number Description Qty. 1016420 Hydraulic Motor 1010480 Motor Mounting Plate 1006330 3/8 16 x 0.75 Serrated Flange Bolt 1010300 1-4'' x 1.5'' Fender Washer 1007630 1-4 20 x 1.25 Hex Bolt Grade 5 1009730 1/4"... -
Page 48: Manifold Assembly
15.6 Manifold Assembly Item Part Number Description Qty. 1009610 Tie Grabber Manifold 1016480 Manifold 06 Plug 1009680 3/8" Straight Hydraulic Fitting 1009690 3/8" 90° Hydraulic Fitting 1009640 Flow Control Valve 3217 1009630 Flow Control Valve 2617 1009010 Sequence Valve 1009650 Back Flow Control Valve BFCV-10 1009660 Bleed Valve... -
Page 49: Twine Box Assembly
15.7 Twine Box Assembly Item Part Number Description Qty. 1011650 Twine Box Lid 1011600 Twine Box 1006430 Owner’s Manual Tube 1006420 1-4 20 x 0.75 Hex Bolt Grade 5 1006070 1-4 20 Nylock Nut Grade 5 1010270 Twine Tensioner Plate 1009400 U-bolt, 5/16"-18 1-3/8"... -
Page 50: Plunger Valve Assembly
15.8 Plunger Valve Assembly Item Part Number Description Qty. 1008890 Plunger Valve Actuator 1006290 5-16 18 x 1 Hex Bolt Grade 5 1016280 Plunger Valve Regular 1015090 .75 OD Plunger Valve External Retaining Ring 1007400 5-16 18 x 2 Hex Bolt Grade 5 1016230 Actuator Bushing 1010870... -
Page 51: Knotter Main Assembly
15.9 Knotter Main Assembly Kuhns Manufacturing (877) 296-5851 Tie Grabber... - Page 52 Item Part Number Description Qty. 1007390 3/8" x 1.25" Serrated Flange Bolt Grade 5 1010460 Knotter Indicator 1010470 Knotter Stop Shield 1008980 Shaft Mounted Knotter Stop 1016500 1/4-28 X 5/8 Zinc Plated Socket Head Cap Screw 1017520 Bearing Locking Collar for 1.375" Bearing 1007330 5/8"...
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Page 53: Knotter Motor Group
15.10 Knotter Motor Group Item Part Number Description Qty. Item Part Number Description Qty. 1016420 Hydraulic Motor 1010420 Knotter Chain Shield, Narrow 1010480 Motor Mounting Plate 1010430 Knotter Chain Shield, Wide 1006200 7/16"-14 Serrated Flange Nut Grade 5 1020030 Chain for Knotter, Narrow 1010300 1-4'' x 1.5'' Fender Washer 1020040... - Page 54 NOTES Kuhns Manufacturing (877) 296-5851 Tie Grabber...
- Page 55 Kuhns Manufacturing (877) 296-5851 Tie Grabber...
- Page 56 Kuhns Manufacturing LLC 4210 Kinsman Road NW North Bloomfield, OH 44450 www.kuhnsmfg.com (877) 296-5851 support@kuhnsmfg.com 1008420 Rev. B Revised 6-04-2021...
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