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BALE KING 7400 Bale Processor Operator’s Manual Last Updated: September 30, 2021 Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. P.O. Box 4 Gerald, Saskatchewan, Canada S0A 1B0 Phone: 1-306-745-2711 Fax: 1-306-745-3364 Email: bmi@sasktel.net www.bridgeviewmanufacturing.com...
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. The Serial Number is located the front tub panel, next to the operator manual box. Your Authorized Dealer Your Serial Number Page ii...
Bale King will provide you with years of trouble-free operation. This is a complete safety, operation and service manual for the Bale King 7400. The manual covers in detail how to safely and effectively use your new processor. The procedures outlined in this manual should be followed to ensure safe operation and longevity of your machine.
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Safety Decals Power Take-off The operator must obey all safety labels and must maintain the proper shielding. A high percentage of drive-line injuries occur when safety shielding is missing or not functioning properly. DANGER: Contact with a rotating drive-line can cause serious injury or death.
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Discharge DANGER: Do not stand on the discharge side of the machine while it is in operation. Rear Fork Lift Area DANGER: Stand clear of lift area. Do not stand under the forks if tractor is running or if bale is resting on forks.
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Deflector Safety Lock Unlock for operation, lock for transport and storage. Rotor Access Panel DANGER: Never open the rotor access panel when the tractor is running. Page 4...
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Transportation The Bale King 7400 can be safely towed on public roads, provided the following precautions are met: Weights and Dimensions • The towing vehicle must be suitable for the weight being towed. • Check with local authorities regarding transport on public roads. Follow all applicable laws and regulations.
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Safety Chain, Jack, PTO, and Hydraulics • ALWAYS ensure that the safety chain is properly installed. There should be enough slack to allow for turning, but not so much that the chain drags on the ground. • Ensure that the jack is installed in its storage position on the front tub wall.
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. FEATURES & OPERATION Power Take-off The Bale King bale processor has a PTO shaft which is splined on both ends. The implement end uses a 1-3/4"-20 spline with locking bolts. Install onto the gearbox and tighten the bolts. The bolts should be torqued to 160 ft-lb and re-torqued after 8 hrs of use.
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Shear Bolt All new Bale King processors are equipped with a shear bolt clutch located at the implement end of the PTO shaft. The correct size shear bolt is 3/8 x 2” Fine Thread Grade 5 with Stover Lock Nut.
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. PTO Use and Maintenance Shut OFF the tractor engine and remove the key before doing any maintenance on the machine. Use ONLY genuine Weasler parts when replacing any worn or damaged PTO components. Length: Confirm the minimum and maximum working lengths of the drive-line.
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY REPAIR PROCEDURES, ALWAYS USE APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS SAFETY GLASSES, SAFETY SHOES, AND GLOVES Shield Removal: • To remove the shield, pop out the red snap, then rotate the guard on the bearing to line up the three tabs with the openings and pull it off away from the knuckle joint.
Long Yellow Lift deflector An optional diverter kit is available to allow the Bale King 7400 to run using only two sets of hoses. The function is then determined by a control box, mounted in the cab of the tractor.
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. An optional 3-bale kit is available to allow the Bale King 7400X to carry an extra bale on the rear of the machine (see page 23). If this kit is installed, an additional clamp is added to the hydraulic functions.
For transport, and safety when working under the forks, the Bale King 7400 is equipped with hydraulic safety valves that do not allow the forks to come down without hydraulic pressure.
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Loading Bales When loading bales into your Bale King bale processor, the following procedure should be followed: • Position the tractor and the Bale King so as to be lined up to back straight into the row of bales.
The Bale King 7400 deflector will bunk feed to a distance of 32” from the tire when in the lowest position. When the deflector is not folded, the transport width of the machine is 9’-1”.
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For transport and storage, the deflector lock should be put in place by swinging the lock as shown and fastening with a lynch pin. The Bale King 7400 deflector also has the ability to fold for more compact long-term storage or long- distance transport.
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Lower Deflector The 7400 processor also features an adjustable lower deflector. This allows the operator to change how high the material is discharged. The higher setting will allow for further spread pattern of bedding, or to shoot material upward to clear a bunk feeder. Lower settings are recommended for windrow feeding, as well as heavy wet material.
Hoop Grate Adjustment To achieve the best feeding of the bale into the rotor, the Bale King 7400 features an adjustable hoop grate. Both the top and the bottom of the hoop bars can be adjusted to allow for smooth feeding of the rotor.
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Lower Hoop Adjustment The first method of adjusting the hoop aggression is using the handle on the front of the tub beneath the rotor gearbox. Adjusting the outer handle up and down moves the bottom of the hoop closer to and further from the rotor, allowing each flail to take a larger bite out of the bale as it turns.
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Chain and Slats The Bale King 7400 features a chain and slat table to rotate the bale and feed it into the rotor. This is powered by a hydraulic motor. Along with the hoop positions, the chain speed is the primary way to control the feed rate &...
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Optional Diverter Kit The Bale King 7400 processor has an optional diverter kit which allows it to operate using only 2 hydraulic remotes. The fork and deflector functions are then controlled by a cab-mounted switch box. This box must be wired up to the tractor. You may use the provided plug to plug into the accessory outlet.
Optional Fine Chop Kit The Bale King 7400 processor has an optional fine chop knife kit available to go into the lower tub area. This option is available if you require a finer cut on the material which you are processing such as slough hay and silage bales.
Optional 3-Bale Kit 33697 The Bale King 7400 has an available attachment kit which increases the carrying capacity of the processor by 50%, while maintaining the easy maneuverability of the two-bale processor. The attachment kit stores the second loaded bale behind the first and above the third in a set of powerful hydraulic clamps.
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. 3 Bale Kit Loading Sequence: 1. Position the tractor and the Bale King so as to be lined up to back straight into the row of bales. 2. Ensure the bale clamp is opened fully. 3. When close to the bale, lower the forks completely (you will feel a light vibration as the forks bottom out against the frame).
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. 8. Once the bale is in the appropriate location, close the clamp fully and then lower the lifting fork. 9. Back under the third bale and lift the forks until the third bale is lightly supporting the second bale.
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Lockout Mechanism Adjustment and Setting The 3 Bale Kit is equipped with a lockout mechanism that prevents damage to the clamps if the fork is lifted before the clamps are released. The lockout mechanism works by allowing the clamps to “break-away”...
Optional Flow Control Valve The Bale King 7400 processor has an optional flow control valve to control the speed of the chain and slats if it is not possible to control this directly from the tractor. Rotate the lever left or right to slow or quicken the speed of the chain.
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Optional Back-up Camera The Bale King 7400 processor has an optional back-up camera to provide increased visibility while loading bales. This is especially helpful when combined with a 3-bale kit. 7400 Back-up Camera Kit (Standard) 32619 7400X...
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Greasing Locations Servicing of the Bale King processor should be done on a regular basis. Every 150 bales Bale Fork Pivot 3-5 pumps 3 Bale Kit Arm Pivot 3-5 pumps Rotor Gearbox 3-5 pumps PTO Cross &...
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. PTO/Driveline The Bale King 7400 features two PTO shafts. One connecting to the tractor, and one between the gearboxes. Frequent lubrication is required. Grease the driveline parts as required on the chart. The guards must be removed for access.
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Gearboxes There is one grease zerk on the front of the outer gear box. Apply 3-5 pumps of good quality grease every 150 bales. If the gearbox is removed to replace the rotor or perform any other service, add 80 pumps of grease to the grease zerk upon reinstallation.
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Cylinder Maintenance The hydraulic cylinders are easily removed for repair or maintenance simply by: • Lowering the fork (or deflector) to the down position and unhooking the hydraulic lines. Be sure there is no pressure on the lines and mark the line locations so there is no confusion when reinstalling the cylinders.
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Tires Wheel bearings should be inspected annually for adjustment and lubricated annually. Inspect more often for extensive traveling. • To tighten the wheel bearings, lift up each wheel (one at a time) until the wheel spins freely.
• Loose straw and hay remaining in the machine may ignite causing a fire in the processor. • Excessive buildup of melted plastic. • Dry out bushings causing them to wear prematurely. NOTE: Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. VOIDS warranty for any damage caused by twine burning in the processor. Page 34...
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Twine guards are also installed on the machine to keep bale twine out of important areas such as bearings. They should be checked for twine wrap periodically. • The wheel hubs have a twine guard to keep anything from getting tangled in the wheel bearing.
Inspect the bolt, bushing, and the flail for wear. If wear is excessive, replace with new parts. Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. recommends when changing flails to change in PAIRS (opposite each other). Processing bales with broken flails causes the rotor to be out of balance and excessive vibration may cause machine deterioration.
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Trouble-shooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Remedy • Idle tractor to engage PTO then bring up to full Engaging PTO at high engine operating speed speed or too quickly • Feather PTO lever into position • Cut twine off rotor...
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Machine Overview ** THIS MANUAL IS FOR SERIAL NUMBERS BK7372 & UP ONLY. FOR PRIOR SERIAL NUMBERS, CONTACT BRIDGEVIEW DIRECTLY. ** Per quantities: A/R = As Required. Per ID #: NSS = Not Sold Separately Page 41...
20553 NOTE: Ensure that the PTO shaft on the machine is correct to the drawings below. Equal length CV cross (4.19") with bearing cup diameter 1.38". If the damaged PTO has different dimensions, consult the Bridgeview Manufacturing website. Page 51...
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Lower Tub Components Page 62...
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Lower Tub Components Description ID # QTY Description ID # QTY Bolt, #14 x 5/8” Pan Head Fine Chop Cover Plate 33722 13539 Bolt, 3/8 x 3/4” Carriage Nut, 1/4” Nylon Lock 14072 11664 Nut, 3/8” Serrated Flange Flanged Bushing, 1/2”...
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Fine Chop Option Description ID # QTY Description ID # QTY Complete Kit 33773 Bolt, 1/2 x 2-1/2” 10804 Washer, 1/2” Flat 11668 Fine Chop Shaft 33735 10 Nut, 1/2” Stover Lock 20154 Fine Chop Pivot Rear 33741 11 Bolt, 3/8 x 1”...
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Front Tub Components Description ID # QTY Description ID # QTY 15 Nut, 3/8” Fine Thread Stover Lock 33286 Bulkhead Cover Plate 33721 16 Bolt, 3/8 x 1” Carriage Flow Control Valve Spacer 33455 15718 17 Bolt, 3/8 x 1”...
Pan Head Bolt, 1/4" x 5/8" 10 Lock Washer, 1/4" Nut, 5/16" NOTE: Only the parts shown above are used on the Bale King 7400. Additional parts are included in the SMV sign kit which are not required. Individual parts not sold separately. Page 77...
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Three Bale Kit Option Description ID # QTY Description ID # QTY 16 Cotter Pin, 3/16 x 1-1/2” 10072 Left Arm 33328 17 Grease Zerk, 1/4” 16364 Right Arm 33329 18 Bushing, 1” OD x 3/4” ID x 1-1/16”...
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Back-up Camera Option Description ID # QTY Description ID # QTY Back-up Camera Kit – STD 32619 Washer, #10 Flat 25600 Back-up Camera Kit – PRO Nut, #10 Nylon Lock 31110 32628 Bolt, 3/8 x 1” 13806...
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Hydraulic Components DESCRIPTION PART # Hydraulic Motor 28702 * Seal Kit 25891 Hydraulic Cylinder, 1-1/2 x 6” 21711 * Seal Kit 23738 Hydraulic Cylinder, 3 x 18” 21717 * Seal Kit 20807 Hydraulic Cylinder, 2-1/2 x 8”...
20” 6FJX 6FJX90 1/4” 18” 6FJX 6FJX90 1/4” 18” 6FJX 6FJX90 (LONG) NOTE: Quantities vary based on machine set-up. Hoses are not available for sale from Bridgeview. Use the information above to have replacement hoses made up locally. Page 89...
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