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Owner’s Manual AF15 Hay Accumulator Read and understand the manual. This manual provides information and MADE IN THE USA procedures to safely operate and maintain the Hay Accumulator.
Record the serial number in the space provided for easy reference Please read the manual carefully to become when contacting Norden Mfg LLC with questions. familiar with your new Norden Hay Accumulator. This manual has been developed through our experience with the equipment and feedback from our customers.
1.7 Disposal of Equipment at End of Useful Life The Norden Mfg LLC Hay Accumulator has been designed for the specific purpose of arranging bales into groups. When this unit is no longer capable of performing its intended use, it should be dismantled and scrapped.
NOTICE Norden Mfg LLC cannot anticipate every Indicates that equipment or property damage can possible circumstance that might involve result if instructions are not followed.
Defective or broken part Maintain safety signs Chock wheels Place in park Maintain safe distance Remove key Pinch point hazard Stop engine STOP Overturn hazard Visibility Negative tongue weight hazard Set parking brake Rollover hazard AF15 Hay Accumulator Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851...
Do not allow riders on the tractor, If you do not understand any information in this or Hay Accumulator at any time. manual, see your dealer or contact Norden Mfg LLC Falling can result in severe injuries or death. before proceeding.
2.8 Sign-Off Form Make periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION of the Hay Accumulator a standard practice. An Norden Mfg LLC follows the general Safety untrained operator is not qualified to use this Hay Standards specified by the Farm Equipment Accumulator.
2.12 Maintenance Safety Refer to “11. Maintenance” on page 35 for safety recommendations related to maintaining the Hay Accumulator. All applicable safety recommendations in other sections should also be followed. Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851 AF15 Hay Accumulator...
4. Replacement parts must have replacement labels attached before the Hay Accumulator is used. 5. Labels are available from your authorized dealer or from Norden Mfg LLC at no charge. 3.2 Contact Information AF15 Hay Accumulator Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851...
Item Type Description Qty. WARNING Read the Manual WARNING No Riders INFORMATIONAL Serial Number CAUTION Pinch Point WARNING Do Not Transport at Speeds Over 20 MPH WARNING Falling Hazard INFORMATIONAL Made in USA Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851 AF15 Hay Accumulator...
FALLING HAZARD NO RIDERS Do not climb or stand on the unit at any time. Do not use the unit as a platform. KN-00047 Falling can result in serious injury or death. KN-00053 AF15 Hay Accumulator Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851...
Belt Tensioner Gate #2 Hitch Gate #3 Chute Platform Gate #4 Back Gate Trip Flipper Gate Switch Reach Pole Side Panels Rear Tires, ST225/75R15 Dividers Accumulator Bed Tail Lights Back Gate Front Tires, 20.5x8-10 Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851 AF15 Hay Accumulator...
KN-00605 4.5 Lights KN-00663 The Hay Accumulator is equipped with agricultural lights and an enhanced flasher lighting module to meet ASABE S279 standard. KN-00665 AF15 Hay Accumulator Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851...
#3 to open row #4. 3. Bale #4 and Bale #5 enter the Hay Accumulator and slide downward and into position. KN-00671 KN-00668 Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851 AF15 Hay Accumulator...
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9. Bale #13 enters the Hay Accumulator and slides the ground. When all bales are clear, the back downward and into position. gate returns to its original position and latches. All gates return to their original position. KN-00674 KN-00677 AF15 Hay Accumulator Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851...
2. Bolt the chute platform sides to the chute platform and the accumulator bed using three 3/8 x 3/4” serrated flange bolts and nuts on each side. Do not fully tighten the bolts. KN-00608 Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851 AF15 Hay Accumulator...
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3/8 x 3/4” serrated flange bolts and nuts. KN-00609 6. Bolt the front crosses in place using four 1/2 x 2-3/4” bolts and serrated flange nuts provided. Do not fully tighten the bolts. KN-00612 KN-00610 AF15 Hay Accumulator Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851...
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10. Bolt the chute extensions to the main chute using two 3/8 x 3/4” carriage bolts with serrated flange nuts on each side. Tighten the bolts to the proper torque value. KN-00653 KN-00613 Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851 AF15 Hay Accumulator...
• To reduce the risk of fire, do not use a tractor with an underframe exhaust. KN-00615 • A loader with at least 2100 lb. lift capacity is required to handle the grouped bales. Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851 AF15 Hay Accumulator...
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® proper hitch length. 6. Tighten the four carriage bolts on the sides of the chamber extension first, then the six flange bolts on the bottom. 0 - 2” KN-00617 KN-00619 AF15 Hay Accumulator Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851...
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KN-00621 8. Ensure that the belt tensioner assembly is square with the belt by adjusting the angle of the belt tensioner assembly at its mounting point on the base chute. KN-00624 KN-00622 Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851 AF15 Hay Accumulator...
KN-00626 1987 and older NH balers have the hitch on the right hand side of the chamber. Norden Mfg offers a 14. Use a 3/8” leather punch or a 7/16” drill to make center hitch adaptor to center the hitch.
The hitch on the JD baler may need to be extended to meet the dimensions given in “6.3 Baler Hitch Setup” on page 22. Norden Mfg offers a special hitch extension for John Deere® balers. If bolting to the chamber extension, it can use one of the lower bolts that hold the chamber extension in place.
3. Insert a high strength drawbar pin through the clevis and drawbar holes and install the retaining pin. Do not use a homemade or shop made pin. AF15 Hay Accumulator Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851...
Operate up and down (not side of the chute extension using the hairpin across) intermediate slopes. Avoid sudden starts retainers. and stops. If problems persist, call Norden Mfg for service. 7.3.1 Break In 7.4.3 High Moisture Hay To quickly and effectively “break in” the Hay...
10-3/8”. KN-00657 KN-00654 2. Lengthen the cable to maintain the same position for the switch arm. 2. Shorten the cable to maintain the same position for the switch arm. KN-00658 KN-00655 AF15 Hay Accumulator Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851...
(3), it must not contact the bolt heads (4) on the bearing mount. Make sure there is clearance to the bolt heads when the trip reach is in contact with the trip slider. KN-00638 KN-00635 KN-00636 Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851 AF15 Hay Accumulator...
Substandard safety chains could allow the unit vehicles on the highway during daylight and nighttime transport. Various safety lights and to separate from the tow vehicle, resulting in devices are available from your dealer. equipment damage and personal injury. AF15 Hay Accumulator Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851...
6. Prior to towing, have an observer confirm all running lights, brake lights, turn signals, and hazard lights are working on the tow vehicle. 7. Verify the brakes on the tow vehicle are operating correctly. AF15 Hay Accumulator Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851...
4. Lubricate all grease points. Make sure all grease cavities have been filled with grease to displace any trapped water from washing. 5. Touch up all paint nicks and scratches to prevent rusting. Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851 AF15 Hay Accumulator...
Unapproved parts could create a safety hazard. The manufacturer will not accept responsibility for damages as a result of the use of unapproved parts. AF15 Hay Accumulator Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851...
3. Grease the fittings on the trip flipper arm bearings If equipment has been altered in any way from the annually with an SAE multipurpose lithium base original design, the manufacturer does not accept grease. any liability for injury or warranty. KN-00642 Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851 AF15 Hay Accumulator...
2. Lift the tire and slowly rotate it while tightening the spindle nut. 3. Tighten the spindle nut until a slight drag is felt on the rotating wheel. 4. Re-install the dust cap and cotter pin. KN-00644 AF15 Hay Accumulator Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851...
Before performing any type of welding repair to the fastener. to the Hay Accumulator, contact Norden Mfg Start all bolts or nuts by hand to prevent cross for approval. Repair welding must be done threading.
Inspect the belted base chute and tensioner for wear and damage. Make sure the hitch, hitch bolts, and hitch pin are in good condition. Do not use homemade or shop made pins. Wash the accumulator. AF15 Hay Accumulator Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851...
Remember, it is the users responsibility to maintain these decals. All decals must be in place and legible or all warranties are void. Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851 AF15 Hay Accumulator...
Tape, Reflective, 2” H x 9”, Amber 1003730 Fitting, Grease (Not Shown) 1000450 Stop, Tongue Insert 1005200 Hub Assembly* 1007710 Bolt, Hex, 1 x 1-1/2” Grade 5 1003600 Wheel, Front * Refer to separate page for parts. AF15 Hay Accumulator Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851...
Bolt, Carriage, 3/8 x 3/4” 1006290 Bolt, Hex, 5/16 x 1” Grade 5 1000810 Side, Chute Platform, Left 1007980 Tape, Reflective, 2” H x 9”, Amber 1000820 Side, Chute Platform, Right 1006310 Bolt, Carriage, 3/8 x 1” AF15 Hay Accumulator Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851...
1006770 Belt End Plate, Small 1003390 Saddle, Belt, Left 1006310 Bolt, Carriage, 3/8 x 1”, Grade 5 1003400 Saddle, Belt, Right 1006590 Spring, Belt Tensioner 1006400 Bolt, Hex, 5/8 x 1-1/2”, Grade 5 Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851 AF15 Hay Accumulator...
Light, Rear, Right 1008020 Harness, Baler Extension, 23’ (Not Shown) 1007620 Bolt, Hex, 1/4 x 1”, Grade 5 1006070 Nut, Lock, Nylon, 1/4-20, Grade 5 1007990 Tape, Reflective, 2” H x 9”, Red Norden Mfg (877) 296-5851 AF15 Hay Accumulator...
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Norden Mfg LLC 4210 Kinsman Road NW North Bloomfield, OH 44450 www.nordenmfg.com (877) 296-5851 support@nordenmfg.com Norden Mfg is the successor to Kuhns Mfg 1008381 Rev. A and all liability and warranty claims are transferable. Revised 12-16-2021...