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WARNING Read and understand operator’s manual prior to operating this equipment. Failure to follow operation instructions could result in personal injury or damage to the equipment. Hillco Technologies, Inc. 1010 1st Ave. Nezperce, Idaho Phone: 800.937.2461 www.hillcotechnologies.com D-211027DMC01 November, 2023...
“ASM” is shown unless otherwise noted). Some assemblies have parts that are sold separately, however some must be purchased as a single unit. Hillco Product Specialists will be able to assist you with any questions. “Not Shown” refers to a part that is not depicted in the illustration.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This Safety Alert symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! The Safety Alert symbol identifies important safety messages on the Hillco Wrap Twine Remover and in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death. Follow the instructions in the safety message.
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OPERATION SAFETY 1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all safety labels before operating the Wrap Twine Removal system. 2. Make sure that all controls are in the nuetral position before starting the tractor. 3. Clear the area of all bystanders, especially children, before starting the system and during operation.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1. Review the Operator’s Manual and all safety items before servicing or maintaining the Wrap Twine Remover. 2. Stop the engine, wait for any moving parts to stop, block the tires, and the cylinder areas before servicing, repairing, adjusting, or maintaining the Wrap Twine Remover system.
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Safety Labels Familiarize yourself with the location of all safety labels. Read them carefully to understand the safe operation of your machine. TO APPLY NEW OR REPLACEMENT LABELS 1. Make sure the label area is smooth by removing any debris such as dirt or old labels. 2.
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WARNING Avoid bodily injury from hydraulic oil under pressure. Shut off engine and remove key before inspecting or servicing the hydraulic system. Do not search for high-pressure hydraulic leaks without hand and face protection 155136 D-211027DMC01 November, 2023...
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DANGER PINCH POINT HAZARD Keep hands, feet and body away from moving parts. Do not stand or climb on machine when operating. 155139 NOTICE Maximum Lifting Capacity: 3000 lbs (1360 kg) 156088 Do not cycle the knife or hooks when WARNING someone is near the WTR.
Operation: The WTR has three functions controlled by a switch box in the cab. Bale Squeeze – Used to squeeze the bale and position the hooks and knife into position to grab and cut the bale twine/wrap. Rotate – Used to rotate the squeeze arms out of the way when handling bales that are tightly stacked Cut –...
Best Practices Position the bale squeeze arms so that they are level with the bale and slightly below the bale center line. After cutting the bale covering, open the bale squeeze arms fully to put some tension into the twine/wrap. Next rotate the arms upward to pull the wrap free from the bale.
Adjustments: The hook bank can be moved in/out of the left arm to adjust how deep the hooks are reaching into the bale. For twine wrapped bales it is best to have the hooks reach further into the bale to ensure they get behind each string.
Knife blade replacement Use the following procedure to safely remove the knife cartridge for blade replacement Open the arms at least 1 foot from their fully closed position then shut off the vehicle engine and remove the key. The knife blade is very sharp! Wear proper WARNING protective equipment while handling the knife.
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Remove the six bolts (A) from the inside face of the cartridge then remove the cartridge taking extra care to ensure that the knife blade remains inside the car- tridge. You will have to tip the cartridge downward to clear the arm frame. Set the cartridge on a sturdy work surface and re- move the linkages (B) that connect the knife holder to the cartridge.
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Using a T30 wrench remove the screws (A) holding the blade to the knife holder. When re-installing the blade make sure to match the angle of the blade to the angle of the knife holder at the front and rear. Use locktite on all bolts and tighten them to 75 in- lbs.
Hook replacement Use the following procedure to safely remove the hook cartridge for hook replacement Be aware of pinching CAUTION hazards while handling the hook cartridge. Open the arms at least 1 foot from their fully closed position. Ensure that the hooks are fully retracted. Shut off the vehicle engine and remove the key.
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Set the cartridge on a sturdy work surface. The hooks can be removed one at a time by removing the two bolts that attach them to the pivot frame and actuator arm. It is recommended that you replace the bushing when replacing the hook. When re-installing the hooks, tighten the bolt (A) that passes through the pivot bushing snugly but only tighten the bolt (B) on the actuation arm tight...
Spear Installation The WTR comes with and three upper (A) and an optional four lower (B) spear locations. Up to seven spears in any combination can be in- stalled. Three spears are included. An additional fourth spear is included with the optional lower mount.
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WTR. It is advisable to have these hoses made prior to beginning the system setup. Hillco recommends a 3/8 inch service hose with 90° -8 (1/2”) SAE Oring Face seal fittings on one end and the quick coupler option of your choice on the other end.
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Step 2: Rotating the center assembly: Using one of the spears as a lever, rotate the center assembly upwards to provide access to the rear of the frame. The spear can rest against the ground to help sta- bilize the center assembly. D-211027DMC01 November, 2023...
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Step3: Installing service hoses: Locate and remove the two caps from the fittings on the rear of the manifold. (It may be easier to remove the manifold cover using a T45 torx bit). Connect the hoses to the fittings at the rear of the manifold then route the service hoses towards the right side of the center frame. The hoses should exit under the right side of the manifold cover.
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Step 4 Installing loader adapter Locate the loader adapter kit. It should include a left and right adapter plate of your choice along with 12ea. ¾-10 x 1-3/4 bolts and nylock nuts. (A) Position the left plate between the mounting ears at the rear of the frame and install the 6 bolts from the inside and start the lock nuts.
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Step 6: Installing Knife Arm. Place a nail or screw driver through the hole in the knife cartridge lip (A) to prevent the knife blade from extending accidentally. Cut the zip tie (B) holding the arm hoses in place and set the hoses out of the way for now. D-211027DMC01 November, 2023...
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Lower the center frame with your loader tractor and position the arm near the right side mount plate so that it can be bolted in place. There are two positions to install the arms. The narrow posi- tion (shown) is optimal for round bales, while the wide position is intended for large square bales that are 8 feet long or longer.
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Step 7: Installing the Hook Arm Cut the zip tie holding the arm hoses to the mount- ing plate and set them aside. Position the hook arm on the shipping pallet and alight it with the left side mount. As with the right side, there are two positions for mounting the arm.
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Step 8: Installing hose guides: Locate the 4 hose guides from the box as well as 6ea. 5/16 bolts and nuts. Install the hose guides as shown and tighten. Note that the bolts must be left loose enough to allow the guides to move freely as the arm extends and retracts.
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Step 9: Connecting arm cylinder hoses: Remove the rear cover from the side of the hook arm to gain access to the hydraulic cylinder inside the arm. Route the hoses from the center frame, over the top of the guides and through the two holes in the top of the arm.
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Ram mounts. You will need to provide 12 volts – 5 amps to the orange wire and ground to the black wire. Hillco recommends connecting the switch box to a keyed power source to avoid accidentally draining your tractors battery if the switches are left on.
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Connect the extension harness to the manifold harness (already installed) then route the free end down the side of your loader to the switch box in the cab and connect the two together. Be sure to secure the harness with zip ties so it won’t rub or pinch as the loader is used.
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It is normal for the arms to chatter as the air is bled from the system. Once the arms are fully extended Hillco recommends that a dry lubricant, such as graphite, be sprayed lib- erally onto the arm tubes.
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Model WTR410 WTR510 Wrap Twine Remover Parts Manual D-211027DMC01 D-211027DMC01 November, 2023...
Cylinders BOM ID Part No. Description 156239 CYLINDER, 2-1/2" BORE, 1-1/4" ROD, 8" STROKE, 16" CPC 1361752 PIN, ROTATE CYL 102.006.016 BOLT, HX, GR8 3/8-16X1 1003.08.06 HA,90° -8MORB X -6MORFS 1003.08.04 HA, 90° -8MORB X -4MORFS 133.016 WASHER,FLT,HARD 3/8 156261 PIN, CYLINDER, 1 OD X 2-15/16 LONG 156086 CYLINDER, CLEVIS, 2"...
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Hydraulic Hose From-To Table Hose From 1368451 MANIFOLD 1A LOWER TEE BRANCH 1368461 MANIFOLD 1B UPPER TEE BRANCH 1368471 MANIFOLD 2B ROTATE CYLINDER ROD 1368481 MANIFOLD 2A ROTATE CYLINDER BASE 1368491 LOWER TEE RIGHT BRANCH KNIFE CYLINDER ROD 1368501 UPPER TEE RIGHT BRANCH KNIFE CYLINDER BASE 1368511 LOWER TEE LEFT BRANCH...
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Electrical Schematic DPDT SWITCH 8A AUTO RESET BREAKER Power SQUEEZE COIL ROTATE COIL KNIFE/HOOK COIL Ground Electrical Theory of Operation When the switch is in the Rotate position (B), no power is supplied to any of the coils at the hydraulic manifold. Valves #1 and #3 are normally closed and valve #2 is normally open.
Trouble Shooting Guide Symptom Probable Cause Solution Arms will not move in any switch position Hydraulic oil is not being supplied to attachment Check hydraulic connections between the attachment and tractor Check that tractor hydraulic system is functioning Arms will not squeeze No power to squeeze valve coil Place switch into squeeze and check for 12v power on front coil (Green wire)