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5.2 MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
By following a careful service and maintenance program for your machine you will
enjoy many years of trouble-free operation.
5.2.1 CRADLE TILT SYSTEM:
The Bale Processor is designed with a system that automatically reverses the
cradle direction during operation to evenly move the bale over the rotor for
shredding. When maintaining the cradle system, follow this procedure:
1. Stroke:
The cradle is designed to tilt from side to side during operation to prevent bridging over
the rotor and flails. Its objective is to tilt to one side until the bale is almost ready to roll
and then tilt to the other side.
a. Move the actuator bars on the frame to set the stroke.
b. Move the arm up to increase the stroke and down to decrease.
c. The factory setting will provide the best overall performance and is set at 1 1/2".
NOTE: In general, soft, wet bales require more stroke than hard, well formed
bales. The type of material being processed will also affect the adjustment of the total
stroke.
2. Speed:
Use the tractor hydraulic system and cradle flow divider to set the tilting speed.
a. Set the cradle frame actuator arms to provide maximum stroke.
b. Set the tractor hydraulic system flow control in its 1/4 flow position.
c. Set the Bale Processor flow at maximum (7 on scale).
d. Start engine and engage cradle tilt circuit.
e. Time a full cycle. It should not be less than 8 seconds.
f. Use the tractor flow divider to set the cycle speed.
g. Use the Bale Processor flow control to set the speed if the tractor is not equipped
with a flow control.
NOTE: The best results are obtained when it takes 10 to 12 seconds to
go through one complete cycle.
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