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BALE KING 5325 Bale Processor with 100 Bushel Grain Tank Operator's & Parts Manual Last Updated: August 2024 Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. P.O. Box 4 Gerald, Saskatchewan, Canada S0A 1B0 Phone: 1-306-745-2711 Fax: 1-306-745-3364 Email: bmi@sasktel.net www.bridgeviewmanufacturing.com...
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Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Your Authorized Dealer Your Serial Number The Serial Number is located the front tub panel, next to the operator manual box. Page ii...
Bale King will provide you with years of trouble-free operation. This is a complete safety, operation and parts manual for the Bale King 5325. The manual covers in detail how to safely and effectively use your new processor. The procedures outlined in this manual should be followed to ensure safe operation and longevity of your machine.
Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Safety Decals Power Take-off: The operator must obey all safety labels and must maintain the proper shielding. A high percentage of drive-line injuries occur when safety shielding is missing or not functioning properly.
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Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Rear Fork Lift Area: DANGER: Stand clear of lift area. Do not stand under the forks if tractor is running or if bale is resting on forks. Automatic hydraulic safety locks are installed.
Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Transportation The Bale King 5325 can be safely towed on public roads, provided the following precautions are met: Weights and Dimensions • The towing vehicle must be suitable for the weight being towed.
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Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Safety Chain, Jack, PTO, and Hydraulics • ALWAYS ensure that the safety chain is properly installed. There should be enough slack to allow for turning, but not so much that the chain drags on the ground.
An optional 1-3/4"-20 spline yoke is available through your Bale King dealer. The Bale King 5325 Processor has an additional driveshaft travelling from the front of the unit, through the tank and to the front of the gearbox. This shaft has a male 1 3/4”-20 spline end on the PTO shaft end, the other end features a 1 3/4”-20 spline yoke with grease fittings.
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Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Operation To engage the rotor for processing a bale, be sure the PTO shaft is properly connected to the tractor. Engage the PTO at idle. After the PTO is fully engaged, increase PTO speed until it reaches 1000 RPM.
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Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. PTO Holder A PTO shaft holder is standard with your new Bale King, for safe storage of the PTO shaft when the processor is not in use. When unhooking the PTO shaft from the tractor, retract and then swing the PTO to the right to rest the PTO on the holder.
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Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Attachment: Be sure the drive-line is properly attached and all bolts and screws are tight on the implement input shaft and on the tractor PTO shaft. Storage: When not in use, cover or protect the drive shaft from the weather. When removed from the machine store both halves together to prevent damage.
Long Yellow Discharge Grain The Bale King 5325 processor has 2 diverter valves which allows it to operate using only 3 hydraulic remotes. The fork, deflector, and grain tank lid functions are then controlled by a cab- mounted switch box. This box must be wired up to the tractor's electrical system. You may use the provided plug to plug into the accessory outlet.
Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Black Wire White Wire +12V (Ignition -12V / Ground Switched) Hose Holder The hydraulic hoses may need to be adjusted to avoid damage from rubbing on the PTO shaft. This can be done by lifting or lowering the hose holder. Loosen the pin handle, then lift the end of the hose holder to drop the pin into the slot.
• ALWAYS connect the safety chain during road transport Torflex Axles The Bale King 5325 features a pair of Torflex axles, which provide suspension and allows a smooth ride over rough terrain. Page 12...
For transport, and safety when working under the forks, the Bale King 5325 is equipped with hydraulic safety valves that do not allow the forks to come down without hydraulic pressure. Lowering the forks using the tractor controls overrides this valve and allows the forks to lower.
Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Loading Bales When loading bales into your Bale King bale processor, the following procedure should be followed: • Position the tractor and the Bale King so as to be lined up to back straight into the row of bales.
Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Hoop Grate Adjustment The 5325 hoop adjustment handle is located on the front of the processor tub panel, just behind the grain tank. There are eight adjustment settings for the hoop grate on the bale processor.
Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Agitators The Bale King is equipped with a flow divider/combiner and two hydraulic motors for turning the bale. Once the main rotor is turning at full speed the bale can be turned in either direction to begin processing.
The Bale King 5325 deflector will bunk feed up to a distance of 35” from the tire when in the lowest position. When the deflector is not folded, the transport width of the machine is 9’-10”.
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Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. The Bale King 5325 deflector also has the ability to fold for more compact long-term storage or long-distance transport. • Move the deflector to its lowest position • Remove the 7 top carriage bolts from the deflector.
Grain Tank and Auger Overview The Bale King 5325 processor features a 100-bushel grain tank with a hydraulic lid opener. An auger at the bottom of the grain tank brings the grain from the grain tank, under the processor tub, and into a boot where a second discharge auger lifts the grain up and out of the spout.
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Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Auger Operation The augers are actuated by the hydraulic remote connected to the yellow banded hydraulic hoses. The auger hydraulics have a one-way check valve that only allow hydraulic flow in one direction so the auger only turns in one direction.
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Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Tank and Auger Clean-outs A tank cleanout is located at the rear underside of the grain tank and under the boot where the two augers meet (see pictures to the left). The cleanout doors can be removed by removing four 1/4”...
Optional Fine Chop Kit The Bale King 5325 processor has an optional fine chop knife kit (BMI # 32117) available to go into the lower tub area. This option is available if you require a finer cut on the material which you are processing such as slough hay and silage bales.
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Optional Back-up Camera The Bale King 5325 processor has an optional back-up camera to provide increased visibility while loading bales. This is especially helpful when combined with a 3-bale kit. There are two versions of the kit.
Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Greasing Locations Lubricating the Bale King bale processor should be done on a regular basis. Every 50 bales 3-5 pumps Rotor Gearbox Every 150 bales Bale Fork Pivot...
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Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. PTO/Driveline After storage for long periods of time, lubricate and check the function of every driveline component before operating. Failure to grease all the joints will VOID warranty. All zerks can be accessed while the PTO is connected to the tractor EXCEPT for the telescoping spline, which can only be accessed when the PTO is fully retracted.
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Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Cylinder Maintenance The hydraulic cylinders are easily removed for repair or maintenance simply by: • Lowering the fork (or deflector) to the down position and unhooking the hydraulic lines. Be sure...
Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Tires Wheel bearings should be inspected annually for adjustment and lubricated annually. Inspect more often for extensive traveling. • To tighten the wheel bearings, lift up each wheel (one at a time) until the wheel spins freely.
• Loose straw and hay remaining in the machine may ignite causing a fire in the processor. • Excessive buildup of melted plastic. • Dry out bushings causing them to wear prematurely. NOTE: Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. VOIDS warranty for any damage caused by twine burning in the processor. Page 28...
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Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Twine guards are installed on the machine to keep bale twine out of important areas such as bearings. • The wheel hubs have a twine guard to keep anything from getting tangled in the wheel bearing.
Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Gearbox and Flail Replacement Procedure Flail replacement is accomplished by removing the 3/4”x 4-3/4” bolt holding the flail to the rotor. The flail is then lifted away from the rotor. The bushing can now be removed by using slight pressure to push it out of the flail.
Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Trouble-shooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Remedy • Idle tractor to engage PTO then bring up to full Engaging PTO at high engine speed or too quickly operating speed • Feather PTO lever into position •...
Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Features and Specifications Dimensions: Overall Weight 7850 lb Drawbar Weight 950 lb 27’-9” Overall Length (Forks Down) Overall Width (Deflector Down) Grain Tank Capacity 100 bushels Grain Tank Opening 32 x 76 in Rotor Extended Tip Diameter 27 in.
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Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Hydraulics: Required Remotes Minimum Flow Requirements 15 GPM Minimum Pressure Requirements 1800 psi Other: 1-3/4” Bearings Agitator Shaft Twine Guards Rotor, Agitators, Axles Adjustable Bale Fork Width 48 in. or 40.5 in.
Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Jack & Hitch DESCRIPTION PART # Hitch Frame 35828 Bolt, 3/4 x 2” 13800 Nut, 3/4” Stover Lock 11823 Jack, 7000 lb Comes with pin 35250 Hitch Tongue 23404 Bolt, 1" x 6"...
Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Rotor & Drive Components Apply 80 pumps of grease upon installation DESCRIPTION PART # Rotor Shaft Cap 17380 Bolt, 5/8" x 1-3/4" NF Gr. 8 10274 Lock Collar 10268 Rotor Bearing Includes # 3 &...
24983 NOTE: Ensure that the PTO shaft on the machine is correct to the drawings below. Equal length CV cross (4.19") with bearing cup diameter 1.38". If the damaged PTO has different dimensions, consult the Bridgeview Manufacturing website. Page 43...
Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Top Tub Components DESCRIPTION PART # Wing 31692 Front Rack 31730 Front Rack Grating 32479 Light Bracket RH 35833 Light Bracket LH 35835 Bolt, 1/2" x 1 1/4" 10240 Flat Washer, 1/2"...
Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Rear Tub Components Page 48...
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Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Rear Tub Components DESCRIPTION PART # Rear Cover Panel 22437 Flow Divider Combiner Valve 25778 Flow Control Valve 10455 LED Light Assembly, Right 31088 LED Light Assembly, Left 31087 Diverter Valve 11743 * Nut &...
Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) Sign Kit NOTE: Only the parts shown above are used on the Bale King 5325. Additional parts are included in the SMV sign kit which are not required. DESCRIPTION...
Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Main Frame Components DESCRIPTION PART # Nut, 3/8” Nylon Lock 10806 Flat Washer, 3/8" 11667 Bolt, 3/8” x 1-1/4” 10253 Grain Tank Step 30362 Hose Clamp 21561 Hose Clamp Top 21725 Bolt, 5/16 x 1-3/4”...
Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Grain Tank Page 56...
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Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Grain Tank DESCRIPTION PART # Grain Tank 30368 Grain Tank Lid See Breakdown pg. 58 Hose Holder & Manual See Breakdown pg. 62 PTO Guard Bracket 30377 Bearing Cover Door...
Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Grain Tank Lid DESCRIPTION PART # Bolt, 3/4 x 4-1/2” 21460 Bolt, 3/4 x 5” 17826 Hydraulic Cylinder, 1-1/2" x 6" x 3/4" 21711 * Seal Kit 23738 Front Lid Hinge Bracket 30376 Nut, 3/4”...
Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Fine Chop Option DESCRIPTION PART # Fine Chop Cover * IF NO FINE CHOP INSTALLED * Fin Bolt, 3/8" x 3/4" 10807 Fine Chop Cover Plate 30381 Nut, 3/8" Serrated Flange...
Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Back-up Camera Option DESCRIPTION PART # Complete Back-up Camera Kit - Standard 33879 Complete Back-up Camera Kit - Pro 33880 Camera Mounting Bracket 33877 Camera Mounting Strap 33878 * Back-up Camera – Standard 32640 * Back-up Camera –...
Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Diverter Control Box DESCRIPTION PART # Complete Control Box with Harness (Standard) 24466 Complete Control Box with Harness (4 Function) # 33134 Complete Control Box with Cab to Hitch Harness (5300 Series)
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Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Diverter Machine Side Harness Page 71...
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Bale King 5325 Operator & Parts Manual Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. Diverter Control Box #24466 Page 72...
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