IBEX TX31 Quick Start Manual page 2

QUICK START GUIDE
TX31 Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap
STARTUP ESSENTIALS
 Review the owner's manual for full details on how to properly and safely operate the
machine. Some of the questions you have will likely be answered in the owner's
manual.
 Be sure to get to know and fully test the machine prior to the baling session. Try
cutting, raking, and baling a small section of your field as practice, when there is no
pressure to get the hay crop in before a storm. This is important because the machine
is new to you, and it will take some time to become accustomed to how it operates. If
your first use is during a live baling session and you run into problems, you risk losing a
good hay crop as the cut hay is left in the field longer than desirable or is rained on.
 Do not run the baler at too slow a speed. The baler should be run at 540 RPM at the
PTO and not any slower. Your tractor's engine speed is not the same as your PTO
speed, but it is directly linked to it. Consult your tractor's manual if you are unsure how
to achieve 540 RPM at the PTO. Multiple problems can be traced back to running the
baler at too slow a speed. There is no need to "go easy on it". The baler is built
assuming that the user will run it that fast. Also, drive the tractor forward at as quick a
forward speed as possible without the hay bunching up. Baling at too slow of a forward
speed will result in uneven feeding and cause problems as well.
 Spare shear bolts are located on the left side of the machine inside the front door (left
and right are as if sitting on the tractor facing forward). The bolt is installed on the
machine on the front-most sprocket. It will shear if excess strain is placed on the
machine to protect it. It is not normal to shear multiple bolts during normal use. If this
happens, contact you Ibex Equipment dealer for assistance.
 PTO shafts are supplied at a standard length that is enough to fit tractors of all sizes, so
your shaft may need to be cut to length. See the included PTO Shaft Cutting Guide for
further details.
 The machine comes with a 9V battery that powers the bale chamber full alarm. The
battery is inside a battery box that is enclosed in a grey outer weather-proofing box as
shown in Figure 1. The battery box has a switch that is turned off by default. Before
using the machine, be sure to open the grey box, turn on the switch, and test that the
horn is getting power. You can do this by depressing the sensor switch shown in Figure
2 below.
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