Assembly Tips - IBEX TX31 Quick Start Manual

QUICK START GUIDE
blow out any loose debris, and use a broom or brush to brush away any debris that
remains. The more protected the baler is in storage, the longer it will last and the
better it will perform.
 When raking, create a windrow that is not too large and not too small for the baler.
The optimal windrow will have a width of 28-32 inches and a height of 12-16 inches.
The more uniform the windrows, the smoother the operation will be and the more
consistent the bale weights will be.

ASSEMBLY TIPS

 The top part of the metal shipping frame is easily removed to facilitate assembly by
removing the four mounting bolts at the base.
 Wheel installation:
o Option 1: Lift the baler from above using a loader or forklift with suitable
capacity. Use the two lift hooks on top of the baler. The baler weighs about
1,100 lbs. Raise the baler up from the pallet, then install the wheels as well as
the wheeled stand that mounts to the front of the baler. The hardware for the
wheels is either in the twine chamber or in a separate small parts bag, and
includes a bolt, washer, and nut for each side. The wheel has two dust cover
caps. Be sure these are secure. A drop of medium strength thread locker is
suggested to keep them from coming off easily.
o Option 2: If an appropriate lift is not available, the baler can be freed from the
pallet by mounting it to the tractor's 3-point hitch and lifting it. However, the
baler's 3-point pins must be freed from the shipping frame's mounting brackets
first. To do this, the baler must be lifted from the front. This can be
accomplished using the top link 3-point pin, using the tractor's loader, an engine
hoist, or a similar tool. Once this is done, the wheeled stand can be installed.
Once the 3 point pins are freed, link them up to the tractor and lift the baler
from the pallet. Note that the stand may already be installed in the lifted
position on the front of the baler, or it may be stowed in the twine storage
chamber.
 The baler is shipped without the net wrap feeding lever installed, to avoid damage
during shipping. Remove the small red guard on the upper part of the machine, on the
right side (left and right are as if the baler is attached to the tractor, and the operator
is sitting on the tractor facing forward). Install the lever as shown in the image below
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