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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
BALE SQUEEZER
Model BS96
Serial Number 12074-
Manual# 96277 SEPT 2022 ENGLISH
COPYRIGHT © 2022
MESSER REPAIR AND FABRICATING, LLC
SAUK CENTRE, MN
PRINTED IN USA
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL BALE SQUEEZER Model BS96 Serial Number 12074- Manual# 96277 SEPT 2022 ENGLISH COPYRIGHT © 2022 MESSER REPAIR AND FABRICATING, LLC SAUK CENTRE, MN PRINTED IN USA ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Introduction Using This Manual Your loader operator’s manual contains instructions to safely operate the loader. Anyone who operates a loader with this attachment installed must first read, understand and follow the instructions in the loader operator’s manual. This manual contains instructions to safely operate and service the attachment.

  • Page 3: Manufacturer Contact

    Introduction continue or change specifications, models or design without notice and without incurring obligation. Loader Compatibility Confirm your loader’s Rated Operating Capacity (ROC) in the loader op- erator’s manual. Confirm your attachment’s ROC in SPECIFICATIONS in this manual. Do not install the attachment on the loader if the combined weight of the attachment and attachment load will exceed the loader ROC during operation because this may cause difficulty in controlling the loader or may cause loader damage.
  • Page 4 Product Identification Identification Numbers Record your product information to provide when you contact the dealer or manufacturer. Bale Squeezer Model BS96 Serial Number 12074- Serial Number Location Purchase Date Dealer Dealer Phone Model Serial #...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    Specifications BS96 Model 1.2 m (48 in.) Overall Width Closed 0.9 x 1.3 m Overall Height x Length (35 x 51 in.) 25.4 cm (10 in.) Minimum Jaw Opening 2.4 m (95 in.) Maximum Jaw Opening 268 kg (590 lb.)

  • Page 6: Decal Locations

    Safety Decals Decal Locations Location Description Part Number Stand Clear Decal (2) 96028 Warning Decal 96117 Caution Decal (2) 96109...

  • Page 7: Safety Decals

    Safety Decals STAND CLEAR DECAL 96028 STAND CLEAR WHILE IN OPERATION WARNING DECAL 96117 HIGH PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death: Relieve pressure on system before repairing, adjusting or discon- • necting. Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for leaks. Use •...

  • Page 8: Parking Safely

    Safety Wear Protective Equipment • Wear gloves to protect hands from burns if hydraulic couplers be- come hot during operation. • Never wear sandals or other light footwear when operating or servic- ing the attachment. Wear protective footwear when handling blades or heavy parts.
  • Page 9 Safety • Before operating, replace any worn or damaged safety decals. • Before operating, thoroughly inspect the attachment to be sure all hardware (bolts, nuts, etc.) is installed and tightened. • Before operating, thoroughly inspect the attachment to be sure it is in working order.
  • Page 10 Safety on the attachment. • The attachment owner is responsible for training others to safely service the attachment, and is responsible for any injuries or harm which occurs while the attachment is being serviced. • Before inspecting or servicing the attachment, follow the Parking Safely instructions in this manual and disconnect the attachment hydraulic hoses from the loader.
  • Page 11 Safety See the Decal Locations illustration in this manual to confirm where decals are installed on the attachment. Safety decals which are missing, worn or faded must be replaced. Re- placement safety decal part numbers are included in this manual. Contact the attachment manufacturer for replacement decals.

  • Page 12: Installing The Attachment

    Installing and Removing Preparing for Installation 1. Check the loader and attachment hydraulic couplers to be sure the surfaces are clean before connecting. 2. Inspect the couplers for damage or wear and replace if needed for proper connection. Installing the Attachment 1.

  • Page 13: Installing And Removing

    Installing and Removing IMPORTANT AVOID DAMAGE! Attaching plate levers may be damaged if they strike the attachment. Be sure the attaching plate levers do not hit the attachment during installation. 4. Tilt the loader attaching plate forward, and drive the loader forward until the top edge of the loader attaching plate is under the top flange (B) of the attachment mounting frame.
  • Page 14 Installing and Removing position either manually or by using the loader controls. 8. Park the loader. (See Parking Safely in this manual.) IMPORTANT AVOID DAMAGE! The attachment may come off the loader if it is not secured to the attaching plate. The attaching plate pins or wedges must be extended into the attachment with the levers fully down.
  • Page 15 Installing and Removing 10. Connect the attachment hydraulic hoses to the loader’s front auxilia- ry couplers (D). a. Install the male couplers into the female couplers and pull or push the sleeves (E) to be sure they are locked into place. b.
  • Page 16 Installing and Removing a. Rotate the coupler sleeves (B) so the ball (C) is aligned with the groove (D) to allow the coupler to disconnect (Some sleeves may not have this locking mechanism). b. Grasp and push or pull the sleeves to disconnect the couplers. 6.
  • Page 17 Installing and Removing 7. Move the loader attaching plate levers (F) to the unlocked (up) posi- tion as shown either manually or by using the loader controls. 8. Tilt the loader attaching plate forward slightly and drive the load- er backward until the top edge of the attaching plate clears the top flange (G) of the attachment mounting frame.

  • Page 18: Pre-Operation Inspection

    Operating Pre-Operation Inspection Before starting operation, inspect the area you will be clearing and in- spect the attachment. Inspect the Work Area 1. Confirm the area is clear of bystanders including animals. Establish a safety zone by keeping bystanders and animals beyond a 100 foot radius around the attachment when operating.

  • Page 19: Operation

    Operating Operation 1. Follow the instructions in the Installing and Removing section to install the attachment. 2. Use the loader hydraulic controls to fully open the attachment arms. 3. Raise the loader lift arms to position the attachment arms around the middle of the bale.

  • Page 20: Service Intervals

    Servicing Service Intervals Every 8 hours or daily: • Grease the cylinder mount pins. • Grease the arm mount pins. • Inspect the attachment and hoses for damage and wear. Replace parts as needed. • Check and tighten all hardware. Lubrication Recommended Grease Standard Lithium...
  • Page 21 Servicing Lubricating the Arm Mount Pins 1. Fully open the attachment arms. 2. Park the loader. (See Parking Safely in this manual.) WARNING AVOID INJURY! Disconnect the attachment hydraulic hoses from the loader before servicing. 3. Disconnect the attachment hydraulic hoses from the loader. 4.
  • Page 22 Servicing 4. Loosen the jam nut (A) on the spring mount weldment to relieve spring tension. 5. Remove and replace the springs. 6. Tighten the jam nut. Replacing the Hydraulic Cylinder 1. Fully open the attachment arms. WARNING AVOID INJURY! Remove the attachment from the loader before servicing.
  • Page 23 Servicing 4. Remove the nut (B) and bolt attaching the cylinder mount pins to both blade arms. 5. Remove both cylinder mount pins and the cylinder. 6. Install the new cylinder with the cylinder mount pins, bolts and nuts. 7. Connect the hydraulic hose fittings to the cylinder. Replacing the Attachment Arms 1.
  • Page 24 Servicing 3. Remove the nut (A) and bolt attaching the cylinder mount pin to the arm you are replacing. IMPORTANT AVOID DAMAGE! The cylinder could be damaged if too much weight is placed on the rod end. Be careful not to bend or twist the cylinder rod when removing the cylinder mount pin from the base end of the cylinder.
  • Page 25 Servicing 8. Remove the locknut (C) and bolt installed on the arm mount pin. 9. Remove the arm mount pin and the arm from the attachment. 10. Install the new arm with the arm mount pin, bolt and locknut. 11. Install the springs and the spring mount weldment on the arm with the jam nut.
  • Page 26 Servicing 4. Disconnect the hydraulic hose from the fitting (A) on the cylinder. 5. Remove the hose. 6. Route the new hose through the guide (B) and secure the hose with the retainer (C). 7. Install the new hose on the fitting.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Servicing Troubleshooting Action Problem Arms don’t open or 1. Check to be sure the attachment hydraulic close. couplers are fully connected. 2. Check for foreign material in the arm pivot areas. 3. See the loader operator manual to check loader hydraulic pressure and flow. Arms don’t close 1.

  • Page 28: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Replacement Parts Contact Messer Repair and Fabricating, LLC for replacement parts. Part numbers may change without notice. Item Qty. Part Number Part Description 06868 Bale Squeezer Frame 06939 Arm Mount Pin Bolt, 1/2 x 2.5 in. Locknut, 1/2 Jam Nut, 5/8 06966 Adjustable Spring Mount Weldment...
  • Page 29 Replacement Parts...

  • Page 30: Warranty

    Warranty MESSER REPAIR & FABRICATING, LLC Limited Warranty and Terms and Conditions of Sale The following limited warranty, and terms and conditions of sale (the “Limited Warranty”) apply to all equipment, products, parts, and goods (any of the forego- ing are referred to herein as “Equipment”) sold by Messer Repair & Fabricating, LLC (“Messer”): 1.
  • Page 31 Warranty 5. Location of Warranty Repairs. All warranty repairs pursuant to this Limited Warranty shall be made at Messer’s corporate manufacturing plant, or other loca- tion as determined by Messer, at its discretion. Purchaser shall be responsible for and pay for any transportation expenses necessary for Limited Warranty repairs. 6.

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