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Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) Sign Kit ................61 Decals ..........................62 Three Bale Kit Option ....................64 Three Bale Kit Left Arm (Series 1) ..............65 Three Bale Kit Lockout Mechanism (Series 1) ............ 67 Three Bale Kit Center (Series 1) ................69 Three Bale Kit Right Arm (Series 1) ..............
Bale King will provide you with years of trouble-free operation. This is a complete safety, operation and parts manual for the Bale King 5300. 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.
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. Page 2...
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Discharge DANGER: Do not stand on the discharge side of the machine while it is in operation. Page 3...
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Rear Fork Lift Area DANGER: Stand clear of lift area. Do not stand under the forks unless safety locks are installed. Deflector Safety Lock: Unlock for Operation, Lock for Transport and Storage. Page 4...
Transportation The Bale King 5300 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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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. •...
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Safety Locks • Lift the forks all the way up. If carrying a bale, only lift enough for appropriate ground clearance. If empty, install both fork cylinder locks as shown. • If applicable, the 3-bale clamp should be closed. • If possible, the deflector should be in the folded position. •...
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 wedge lock bolts. Install onto the gearbox and tighten the wedge bolts.
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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 (BMI # 25091) is available to allow the Bale King 5300 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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Clamp bale An optional grain tank kit is available to allow the Bale King 5300 to carry 40 bushels of grain on the side of the machine (see page 24). If this kit is installed, additional motors are added to the hydraulic functions.
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. If both kits are installed on the machine, the hydraulic setup is as shown below: 5300XTR – 2 Remote “GRAIN TANK” “AUXILIARY” “FORK” “DEFLECTOR” Control Box Long Blue Discharge grain Clamp bale Lift rear fork Lift deflector...
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Implement Tongue The adjustable hitch on the Bale King features a cast single tongue with hammer strap insert. This allows for use with tractors equipped with a hammer strap or with a single drawbar. It also allows the machine to move independently over rough terrain without bending the draw pin.
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. For transport, and safety when working under the forks, install the red safety locks onto the lift cylinder. The Bale King 5300 is equipped with self-catching safety locks that do not require a pin to lock in place. To install, lift the fork all the way...
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.
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Hoop Grate Adjustment There are eight adjustment settings for the hoop grate on the bale processor. These settings determine the rate of feed of the bale you are processing and the how fine the cut will be. Move the handle “UP” for a more aggressive cut.
The Bale King 5300 deflector will bunk feed to a distance of 35” from the tire when in the lowest position. When the deflector is not folded, the transport width of the machine is 9’-10”.
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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 5300 deflector also has the ability to fold for more compact long term storage or long distance transport.
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Agitators The Bale King is equipped with a flow divider/combiner and two hydraulic motors for turning the bale. Once the main rotor is turning at full speed the bale can be turned in either direction to begin processing. The faster the bale is turned in either direction, the faster it will be processed.
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Optional Diverter Kit The Bale King 5300 processor has an optional diverter kit (BMI # 25091) 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's electrical system. You may use the provided plug to plug into the accessory outlet.
Optional Fine Chop Kit The Bale King 5300 processor has an optional fine chop knife kit (BMI # 32117) 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 Total Ration Grain Tank (5300TR) The Bale King 5300 has an available 40-bushel grain tank, which allows grain to be discharged on top of a windrow of processed hay, or independently out the right side of the machine. This bolt- on kit changes the processor to a 5300TR (Total Ration).
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Optional 3 Bale Kit (5300X) The Bale King 5300 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...
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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. You will see when to stop lifting as the clamped bale will tilt forward slightly.
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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”...
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Optional Back-up Camera The Bale King 5300 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. There are two versions of the kit.
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Greasing Locations Lubricating the Bale King bale processor should be done on a regular basis. Every 150 bales Bale Fork Pivot 3-5 pumps 3-5 pumps 3-Bale Kit Arm Pivot * 3-5 pumps Rotor Gearbox...
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. PTO/Driveline After storage for long periods of time, lubricate and check the function of every driveline component before operating. Failure to grease all the joints will VOID warranty. Gearbox There is one grease zerk on the front of the gear box. Apply 3-5 pumps of good quality grease every 150 bales.
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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...
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 speed or too quickly operating speed • Feather PTO lever into position • Cut twine off rotor...
24983 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 45...
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Rear Tub Components Rear Deflector / Lights DESCRIPTION PART # QTY/SIDE Light Assembly, Right Hand 31088 Light Assembly, Left Hand 31087 Bolt, 1/2" x 1 1/4" 10240 Flat Washer, 1/2" 11668 Nut, 1/2" Serrated Flange 10273 Bolt, 1/4” x 3/4”...
Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) Sign Kit S/N BK7361 & below S/N BK7362 & above NOTE: Only the parts shown above are used on the Bale King 5300. Additional parts are included in the SMV sign kit which are not required. DESCRIPTION...
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Three Bale Kit Option Two different versions of the three bale kit have been produced. Check the serial number of your machine to determine which version to order. The primary difference is the lockout mechanism, though most other parts different.
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Three Bale Kit Right Arm (Series 1) DESCRIPTION PART # Nut, 1/2” Stover Lock Fine Thread 32153 Tub Mount 31873 Bolt, 1/2” x 1-1/4” Fine Thread 32152 3 Bale Kit Right Arm 31854 Grease Zerk 16364 Arm Pin 31660 Nut, 1/2”...
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Three Bale Kit (Series 2) DESCRIPTION PART # Left Arm 33328 Right Arm 33329 Torsion Bar 33330 Torsion Bar Mount 33331 Rear Support Left 33332 Rear Support Right 33333 Cylinder Base Mount 33334 Cylinder Mount Tub Adaptor...
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Total Ration Grain Tank Option Item # Description Tank Front Page 76 Tank Rear Page 78 Cross Auger Page 80 Page 82 Page 75...
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Total Ration Tank Front DESCRIPTION PART # Total Ration Grain Tank 30199 Bolt, 5/16” x 3/4” 20903 Tank Cleanout Cover 30237 Nut, 5/16” Serrated Flange 11814 Nut, 5/16” Nylock 11815 Bolt, 5/16” x 1” Carriage 17884 Bearing, 3-Bolt Pressed Flange Housing 10368 Bearing, 3/4”...
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Total Ration Tank Rear DESCRIPTION PART # Total Ration Grain Tank 30199 5300 SMV Sign Mount *5300 only S/N BK7253 & below 30389 Flow Control Valve 10455 Bolt, 1/4 x 2-3/4” *S/N BK7253 & below 11811 Bolt, 1/4 x 2-1/2”...
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Total Ration Tank Lid DESCRIPTION PART # Grain Tank Lid 30165 Bolt, 1/2” x 1-1/4” 10240 Washer, 1/2” Fender 10238 Bushing, 1/2” ID x 1.250” OD 10239 Nut, 1/2” Stover Lock 14393 Nut, 5/16” Nylon Lock 11815 Bolt, 3/8”...
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Fine Chop Option DESCRIPTION PART # Fine Chop Cover * IF NO FINE CHOP INSTALLED * Fin Bolt, 3/8" x 3/4" 10807 Fine Chop Cover Plate 22438 Nut, 3/8" Serrated Flange 10271 Fine Chop Kit * Optional * 32117 Bolt, 3/8"...
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Back-up Camera Option DESCRIPTION PART # Back-up Camera Kit - Standard Back-up Camera Kit - Pro Camera Mounting Bracket 32618 Camera Mounting Strap 32617 * Back-up Camera – Standard 32640 * Back-up Camera – Pro 32639 Bolt, #10 x 1/2”...
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS Machine Marker Function Page # Hydraulic Components Hydraulic Fittings Hydraulic Hoses Long Red Turn Agitators Clockwise 5300 Long Blue Lift Rear Fork 3 Remote Long Yellow Lift Discharge Deflector Long Red Turn Agitators Clockwise...
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Diverter Control Box DESCRIPTION PART # Complete Control Box with Harness (Standard) 24466 Complete Control Box with Harness (4 Function) # 33134 Complete Control Box with Cab to Hitch Harness (5300 Series) Square Plug for Diverter Valve...
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Diverter Machine Side Harness Page 106...
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Diverter Control Box #24466 Page 107...
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Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Diverter Control Box #33134 (4 Function with Additional Push Button Switch) Page 108...
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