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inland Model 1500 Model 1500 Model 1500 Model 1500 For serial number 08BM1500001 and later Operator’s and Parts Manual Bale Carrier 46912 04/08...
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Buhler Manufacturing’s obligations under this warranty shall be limited to the repair or exchange, at Buhler Manufacturing’s option, of any Buhler Manufacturing product or part which proves to be defective as provided. Buhler Manufacturing reserves the right to either inspect the product at the buyer’s location or have it returned to the factory for inspection.
bühler 1500 Bale Carrier OPERATORS AND PARTS MANUAL Table of Contents Description Page TERMINOLOGY AND DECAL LOCATIONS ILLUSTRATIONS……..………... GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS…..………………………………………………… INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………. Serial Decal Location……………………………………………………………. Warranty Registration……………………………………………………………. SAFETY……………………………………………………………………………… General Safety Notes……………………………………………………………. Safety Decals…………………………………………………………………….. Important Precautions…………………………………………………………… PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST...………………………………………………… OPERATION.……………………………………………………………………….. Attaching Bale Carrier to Tractor……………………………………………….. 10 Attaching Bale Carrier Controls to Tractor……………………………………..
1500 Bale Carrier. Keep this manual for reference and to forward to new operators and owners. Contact your local Buhler Inland dealer if you require any assistance, information or additional manuals.
bühler 1500 Bale Carrier SAFETY Read and understand all the safety messages listed in this manual. For your safety and the safety of others near the machine, learn how to control and operate your 1500 Bale Carrier properly. It is your responsibility to inform subsequent operators and owners of these precautions.
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bühler 1500 Bale Carrier Never leave the tractor unattended while the 1500 Bale Carrier is hooked up, always shut tractor off and remove key before leaving the tractor seat. A child or even a pet could engage an idling machine. Keep the 1500 Bale Carrier on solid ground;...
1500 14. Part # 813952 15. Part # 967053 17. Part # 813631 RED RELFECTIVE ORANGE FLOURESCENT BUHLER BALE CARRIER 1500/2500 SNUBBER UNIT P/N: 813949 16. Part # 967055 18. Part # 813628 (NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE) YELLOW REFLECTIVE AMBER REFLECTIVE...
bühler 1500 Bale Carrier Important Precautions The alert symbol is used throughout this manual. It indicates attention is required and identifies hazards and alerts you that your safety is involved. Follow the recommended precautions. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which may result in injury.
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bühler 1500 Bale Carrier PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST CAUTION Make sure the tractor has a 60 hp (45 kw) or greater rating and a mass of 12480 LB (5660 kg). Make sure the drawbar is capable of supporting the 1500 Bale Carrier empty or loaded. WARNING The tractor must be equipped with an approved Roll over Protection Structure (ROPS) and safety belts to help prevent personal injury or death...
bühler 1500 Bale Carrier OPERATION CAUTION Prior to operation ensure the operator has read and understands the safety requirements of the 1500 Bale Carrier. Ensure the pre-operation checks have been completed prior to operation. 1. Attaching Bale Carrier To Tractor CAUTION Shut off tractor, engage parking brake and remove key before working around 1500 Bale Carrier.
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bühler 1500 Bale Carrier The power required to operate the 1500 Bale Carrier is supplied by the tractors 12-volt electrical system. Connect the red wire to the tractor positive and green to tractor ground. Connection may be made via tractor accessory plug or alternate method.
bühler 1500 Bale Carrier 3. Carrier Control Operation To start 1500 Bale Carrier operation, engage the remote hydraulic valve in the extension position. Lock valve in detent. Valve to remain constantly on during operation. The control handle is fitted with one rocker switch and two momentary contact rocker switches.
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bühler 1500 Bale Carrier The Fixed Pick Up Arm requires the operator to drive at 90° to the bale direction. The bales are loaded “End On”. The bale is loaded onto the carrier deck by depressing and holding LIFT ARM UP until the bale rolls off the pickup arm and onto the carrier beams.
bühler 1500 Bale Carrier 5. Bale Pusher Operation CAUTION To avoid misbalanced loads the operator is only required to push back one bale length to prepare for the next bale. NOTE: Lower loading arm before operating the pusher. Depress and hold PUSHER BACK and move bales far enough to the rear to provide room to load the next bale.
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bühler 1500 Bale Carrier 7. Unloading DANGER Make sure area is clear before unloading. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death. NOTE: Do not run pusher all the way to the end, the resulting shock load may cause damage to chain and drive.
bühler 1500 Bale Carrier LUBRICATION CAUTION Place all controls in neutral, stop engine, set parking brake and remove ignition key before inspecting, servicing, adjusting or repairing the 1500 Bale Carrier. CAUTION Ensure the 1500 Bale Carrier tires and hitch are securely blocked.
bühler 1500 Bale Carrier MAINTENANCE CAUTION Place all controls in neutral, stop engine, set parking brake, remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting or repairing the 1500 Bale Carrier. CAUTION Ensure the 1500 Bale Carrier tires and hitch are securely blocked.
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bühler 1500 Bale Carrier 2. Hydraulic System WARNING Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin, causing serious personal injury. Before repairing, adjusting, or disconnecting lines, be sure to relieve all pressure. WARNING Never operate the 1500 Bale Carrier with frayed or damaged hoses or leaking fittings.
bühler 1500 Bale Carrier 4. Chain Check for proper chain tension and sprocket alignment after first use and every 50 hours thereafter. Turn front sprocket-adjusting bolt clockwise until there is approximately 6” (15 cm) of upward slack in the chain at the center of the track.
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bühler 1500 Bale Carrier 6. Storage CAUTION Place all controls in neutral, stop engine, set parking brake and remove ignition key before inspecting, servicing, adjusting or repairing the 1500 Bale Carrier. CAUTION Ensure the 1500 Bale Carrier tires and hitch are securely blocked. Otherwise, verify the 1500 Bale Carrier is properly coupled to the drawbar on a tractor with a minimum of 12480 LB (5660 kg).
bühler 1500 Bale Carrier CAUTION Make sure area is clear of obstructions, well lit, and has sufficient room for safe assembly. Do not work underneath raised assembly. CAUTION Ensure the carrier’s tires and hitch are securely blocked. Otherwise, verify the carrier is properly coupled to the drawbar on a tractor with a minimum of 12480 LB (5660 kg).
bühler 1500 Bale Carrier 3. Taillight Assembly Refer to Carrier Bundled Assembly drawing: Remove and inspect all required hardware from parts box. Mount lights using fasteners supplied Connect the taillight wiring harnesses to their appropriate connections. Connect main lighting plug to tractor. Test by verifying correct lamps illuminate when signalling and braking.
bühler 1500 Bale Carrier 6. Bale Deflector Arm Assembly Remove all hardware that is included with the deflector assembly. Remove the two top bolts from outer fork on lift arm. Maintain the spacing of the forks if already preset. If not, set spacing as described in the fixed pick up arm assembly section.
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bühler 1500 Bale Carrier Align the lift cylinder rod and reinstall the pin. Adjust the outside bale fork to be positioned ADJUSTABLE FORK at the end of the lift arm and the inner bale fork 6” (15 cm) to 8” (20 cm) bigger than the size of bale that is being loaded.
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bühler 1500 Bale Carrier APPENDIX B Hydraulic Assembly NOTE: 1) Hydraulic Assembly methods and layouts are common to the right and left sides. Only one side of each component is shown in this manual. 2) Seal Kits and Service Parts are only listed in the parts lists and are not indicated on the illustrations.
bühler 1500 Bale Carrier Valve Bank Assembly (Part # A8002-01) (**) To be used only with OPEN-CENTER Configuration.
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bühler 1500 Bale Carrier Valve Bank Assembly (Part # A8002-01) Item Component Description Part # C8013-00 VALVE BANK MOUNT WELDMENT B7010-00 SERIES/PARALLEL VALVE (2-SPEED) B8008-00 VALVE ASSY FPS DIRECTIONAL E2781-00 FLOW RESTRICTOR 81549 BOLT HEX 0.313NC X 0.75 GR5PL 812362 NUT LOCK (STEEL) 0.313NC GRBPL 813667 TEE RUN 1/2 MJIC X 3/4 MORB...
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bühler 1500 Bale Carrier FPS Directional Valve Assembly (Part # B8008-00) 2450 PSI PLUG FACING FORWARD NOTE: THE SECOND ITEM 4 IS NOT VISIBLE BUT IS ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE IN THE POSITION OF THE OPEN HOLE IN THIS VIEW B8008-00 FPS Valve Service Parts Item Compone...
bühler 1500 Bale Carrier Series/Parallel Valve Low and High Speed (Part # B7010-00) B7010-00 Parallel Valve Service Parts Item Component Description Part # 22083-03 C07-12TD COIL 22083-01 SERIES/PARALLEL VALVE (LOW &HIGH SPEED) X2684 SEAL KIT VALVE BANK (ITEM NOT VISIBLE)
bühler 1500 Bale Carrier Hydraulic Return Line Assembly (Part # A7010-00) Item Component Description Part # 29170 HOSE 1/2 X 130 3/4 MORB X 3/4 812841 MALE TIP 0.5 BODY 0.75 ORB 813119 ADAPTOR STR 3/4 MORB X 3/4 MORB 813305 DUST CAP 0.5 BLACK 813666...
bühler 1500 Bale Carrier Hydraulic Pressure Line Assembly (Part # A7011-00) Item Component Description Part # 29170 HOSE 1/2 X 130 3/4 MORB X 3/4 812841 MALE TIP 0.5 BODY 0.75 ORB 813305 DUST CAP 0.5 BLACK...
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bühler 1500 Bale Carrier Carrier Tilt Cylinder Assembly (Part # A8012-00) Item Component Description Part # 813640 ELBOW 90 9/16 MORB ADJ 9/16 MJIC 24895 CYLINDER 3.0 DIA X 10 PIN EYED W / RESTRICTOR 24895 Cylinder 3.0 Diameter Service Parts Component Description Part #...
bühler 1500 Bale Carrier Carrier Tilt Cylinders Hydraulic 3/8 Line (Part # A8013-00) Item Component Description Part # 29174 HOSE 3/8 X 168 9/16 SWFJIC X 3/4RB 812841 MALE TIP 0.5 BODY 0.75 ORB 813303 DUST CAP 0.5 RED...
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bühler 1500 Bale Carrier Fixed Pick Up Cylinder Assembly (Part # A7013-00) TO LIFT PORT ON MAIN VALVE BANK (FRONT PORT) USE 3/8 X 96" HOSE SUPPLIED WITH MAIN FRAME TO LIFT PORT ON VALVE BANK (REAR PORT) USE 3/8 X 96" HOSE SUPPLIED WITH MAIN FRAME Item Component Description...
bühler 1500 Bale Carrier Fixed Pick Up Arm Hydraulic Assembly Schematic (Part # A2300-87) A2300-87 *A7013-00 FRONT OF CARRIER *812176 *812176 *A8002-01 NOTES: 1) ALL ITEMS IN THE HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC THAT ARE MARKED WITH A "*" ARE SUPPLIED ON THE MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY.
bühler 1500 Bale Carrier Hydraulic RPU Assembly Schematic (Part # A2400-32) (Optional) Note: Open-Center Valve is not shown...
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bühler 1500 Bale Carrier RPU Squeeze Cylinder (Part # A2400-35) TO ROTATE CYLINDER ROD END 9/16 TEE OPEN END THAT POINTS IN THE DIRECTION OF CYLINDER EXTENSION TO ROTATE CYLINDER BASE END 9/16 TEE OPEN END Item Component Description Part # IN29074 HOSE 3/8 X 60 9/16 SWFJIC 813640...
bühler 1500 Bale Carrier RPU Lift Cylinder (Part # A2400-37 Assembled To Existing 22510 Cylinder) CYLINDER PORT (CHECKED FLOW IN) SIDE PUMP PORT (FREE PILOT PORT FLOW IN) TO LIFT LOWER PORT ON MAIN VALVE (FRONT PORT) USE EXISTING 3/8 X 96 HOSE SUPPLIED WITH MAIN FRAME TO SEQUENCE VALVE (PORT #2) USE EXISTING 3/8 X 108 HOSE SUPPLIED...
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bühler 1500 Bale Carrier Pilot Check Valve Assembly (Part # A2400-37) Item Component Description Part # IN29098 HOSE 3/8 X 14 3/8 FNPT X 9/16 SWFJIC 29043 ADAPTOR STR 9/16 MJIC X 3/8 MNPT 22203 PILOT CHECK VALVE PC-37 29020 CONNECTOR 9/16 MJIC X 1/4 MNPT 29023 TEE 1/4 FNPT RUN X 1/4 MNPT...
bühler 1500 Bale Carrier RPU Rotate Cylinder (Part # A2400-36) NOTES: 1) REMOVE TIE ROD SUPPLIED BY MANUFACTURER AND REPLACE WITH MANUFACTURED TIE ROD (ITEM 16). USE NEW ROD TO MOUNT SEQUENCE VALVE HOLDER (ITEM 15). TO LIFT CYLINDER PILOT FLOW CONTROL CHECK VALVE "SIDE"...
bühler 1500 Bale Carrier APPENDIX C Electrical Assembly WARNING Read and understand the safety messages listed in the 1500 Bale Carrier operator manual. Shut off all power to unit before inspecting, servicing, adjusting or repairing the 1500 Bale Carrier. WARNING For proper operation of the Snubber, power must be supplied to the RED power wire from the control handle.
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bühler 1500 Bale Carrier Electrical Schematic NOTE: VALVE HARNESS (1) TERMINATES WITH THE FEMALE SPADE CONNECTORS TO MATCH THE SOLENOID COIL. LOW SPEED 1 - BLACK PUSHER BACK 7 - BROWN PUSHER FWD. 6-BLUE ARM DN. 4-PINK OPEN CENTER 5-ORANGE GROUND 12- GREEN END VIEW CONNECTOR ARM UP 2 - TAN...
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22105 CONTROL HANDLE 813539 8-32 X 3/8 TRUSS HEAD MACHINE SCREW 813540 8-32 X 1/2 ROUND HEAD MACHINE SCREW 814445 ROCKER SWITCH ON/OFF/ON MOMENTARY 813779 ROCKER SWITCH ON / OFF I100016 SWITCH COVER PLATE - 1500 814448 DECAL BUHLER 1500...
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bühler 1500 Bale Carrier Tire Assembly (Part # B2700-03) Item Component Description Part # 813655 15 X 10lb X 6 BOLT P65 RIM 813656 TR-416-MS VALVE STEM WITH CAP 813657 TIRE 12.5 X 15FI 12 PLY RANGE F FARM HWY TIRE...
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bühler 1500 Bale Carrier Tandem Axle Assembly (Part # B2400-14) Item Component Description Part # C2406-00 TANDEM AXLE 1500 WELDMENT C2339-00 HUB ASSEMBLY 813649 DUST SHIELD 81206 3/16" X 1-1/2 " COTTER PIN BLACK 813673 NUT CASTLE 1.00 NF 813650 DUST CAP 813646 GREASE FITTING 1/4 DRIVEN...