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INDEX SECTION 1 4.10.6 tips for bale wrapping Description and main features 4.10.7 wrapping times Introduction 1.1.1 itended users of the manual SECTION 5 warranty maintenance 1.2.1 exclusions from warranty maintenance markings 5.1.1 after the first 10 operating hours machine description and use 5.1.2 every 8 operating hours use not forecast of the machine...
consultation for the entire duration of the machine’s service life. Should it be damaged or lost, please, immediately apply SECTION 1 Manufacturer for a new copy. 1.1.1 INTENDED USERS OF THE Description and main features MANUAL INTRODUCTION This manual is the fundamental instrument for the authorized personnel dealing with the machine, This manual gives information, instructions i.e.
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Machine’s user and maintenance manual; -CE declaration of conformity. -In the event of an incorrect maneuver due to the operator. -In the event that the damage can be attributed to 1.4 MACHINE DESCRIPTION AND poor maintenance. In the event that the machine is altered, due to repairs carried out user without...
WARNING WARNING The values measured reveal that the machine has a high noise level. When operating the NOTE: Only if the fork is down it is possible to machine, the operator must use ear protection, begin the rotation of the cradle for the such as appropriate safety earmuffs or ear wrapping phase.
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fig.1 – View of the machine with its main component assemblies MOVABLE WHEEL SUPPORT 2) WHEELS WITH TYRE 3) FORK BLOCKING PIN 4) LOAD BEARING CHASSIS 5) CLAMP RELOADING UNIT 6) HYDRAULIC DISTRIBUTOR 7) DRAWBAR WITH TOW HOOK 8) IDENTIFICATION PLATE 9) SUPPORT FOOT 10) CONTROL LEVER UNIT 11) FILM STRETCHER ASSEMBLY...
1.7 TECHNICAL DATA 3100 ODEL ALE OUTPUT PER HOUR MAX 30 tours/min AX SPEED CRADLE ROTATION ONTROL NUMBER 12 V LECTRICAL FEEDING 2 Standard + 2 Optional EEL SUPPORT fig.2 – Overall machine dimensions and lifting points...
SECTION 2 CAUTION This symbol warns the reader that, if the operations described are not Safety and accident prevention properly performed, the machine may be damaged and/or persons injured. 2.1 SAFETY 2.1.1 TERMINOLOGY USED The user will have to instruct his/her personnel on Below are the definitions of the figures and the the hazards deriving from accidents, on the specific situations that might directly involve the...
2.1.2 GENERALSAFETY -The machine must be used solely for the purpose for which it has been designed. The machine must not be operated without protections. WARNING The Manufacturer will not be liable for any accidents, damages or malfunctioning of the machine due to non-compliance with rules described in «...
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whilst the tractor is running. its support foot, with the tractor turned off -It is strictly forbidden to remove or tamper with the and secured in position and with the key safety devices. removed. -Always wear suitable clothing. Never wear loose -When additional equipment is connected to the clothing or clothes with hems which could tractor, this changes the weight distribution...
2.1.3 MACHINE CHECKING CAUTION Occasionally check that all nuts and bolts are correctly tightened. If necessary to tight them again. Use of a torque wrench to set to the following tightening torque settings (in Nm): class Ø 10.9 M 10 M 12 M 14 M 16...
and keep away from moving parts. 6) Cod.89005003: Risk of crushing. Fit the 2.2 SAFETY SYMBOLS additional support chocks when the machine is (PICTOGRAPHS) disconnected from the tractor. 7) Cod.89005004: Danger. allow This machine has been designed and unauthorized persons near the machine or manufactured taking possible...
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2.3 CLOTHING WARNING -Always wear suitable clothing. Do not wear ties, necklaces or wide or loose clothing, as they could become entangled in the rotating parts. Long hair must be tied up. -Always wear safety clothing such as cutresistant gloves and slip-proof and crushproof shoes during maintenance and repair work.
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Should the machine be taken a long way, it can be loaded on a lorry or freight car. To this purpose, see paragraph “1.7 Technical data” for weight and SECTION 3 dimensions. Dimensions are particularly important in determining the feasibility of transport through Moving and transport tunnels or tight passages.
WARNING Once the bale wrapper has been transferred onto the lorry or freight car, make sure it is firmly secured in place. The wheels must be secured by wedging suitable chocks under them. Fasten the machine securely to the surface on which it is set, using cables or chains pulled tight and fastened to the hold- down point on the surface and appropriate for the weight of the machine in order to prevent...
4.2.1 CONNECTION TO TRACTOR SECTION 4 To ensure a correct connection between bale wrapper and tractor, the following is necessary: Instructions for use -position the machine on a level surface. -With the machine on the ground and the support foot holding it in a horizontal position, move the tractor closer and place the tow ring at the right 4.1 BEFORE USE distance from the ground.
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PREPARATION OF THE MACHINE FOR USE 4.3.1 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (FIG. 8) Connect the machine hoses to the tractor's distributor, that must have an hydraulic distributor fitted with a ½” female quick release connector. Connect the hose, with the red plug, with delivery for a single or dual action cylinder, and the hose, with the yellow plug, with a free return.
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4.4 FILM STRETCHER The machine is fitted with a filmstretcher system which unravels and tensions the plastic film. The film stretching level depends on the used film 4.4.1 SETTING THE FILMSTRETCHER type environmental conditions (temperature and humidity). So the data indicated For successful ensilage, the bales must be on the schedule are approximate, because only an wrapped in the best way possible.
WARNING Before to transport or to use the machine must to be sure that the screws for the block are tightened. 4.4.4 REEL USE H=500 To use reel with a height of 500 mm you must to lift the lower plug and use adapter (C, fig.16) on the 4.4.3 REEL INSTALLATION lower part.
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fig.18 – Film overlapping The wrapped surface of the bale for every cradle tour has to be set up about the used film height: fig.17 – Film passage with a reel of 750 mm you get a film, that after stretching, has a height of about 600 mm, Note: The filmstretcher is provided with a rolls therefore wrapped surface of the bale for every block system, which prevent their rotation...
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with a height of 500 mm to use the pinion Z16 as indicated in the sticky label (fig.20). 4.6 FILM HOLDER/CUTTING CLAMP The machine has a film holder/cutting clamp (fig. 21) with automatic functioning. The principal parts are listed hereinafter: A-Rubber plugs to hold the film B-Movable cutting devices holder Fig.20 –...
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cradle tours, automatic device (rearmament) open the cutting pliers through the lever (F). DANGER It is forbidden to open or close manually the cutting pliers, but it is necessary to execute these operations exclusively through wrapper control. To close the cutting pliers you have to tip the cradle.
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WARNING STEP 1: Loading Don’t set in action the cradle rotation when the fork is lifted. Before starting wrapping to lower To advance near the bale. To lower loading fork the loading fork as in fig. 25. (fig.10, lever A) till about 10 cm from the soil. To check, that the cradle is aligned on working To start slowly the wrapping choking the cradle position (as in fig.23), to reverse the rotation of the...
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light signal. At the last tour has uttered a continuous sound, which indicates the end of wrapping. To restore the cradle on horizontal position and rotate the cradle of 90° to restore it on loading STEP 3: Unloading position (fig.27). To align the cradle through reverse rotation.
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4.10.4 PREPARATION OF BALES FOR 4.10 INDICATION FOR THE USE WRAPPING 4.10.1 GENERALINSTRUCTIONS Following these rules to prepare the bales improves wrapping quality: Ensure that foreign objects, which could damage If the machine is used correctly, following the the film during wrapping, do not enter product correct parameters, it will function efficiently giving to be ensiled by rolling the field in spring constant results over time.
SECTION 5 4.10.6 TIPS FOR BALE WRAPPING The following advice for using the machine are given. Maintenance -Regular maintenance of the machine, and in particular of the film tensioner assembly, and keeping the tensioner rollers clean can 5.1 MAINTENANCE substantially influence ensilage quality. -The correct position of the film tensioner assembly relative to the centre of the bale is important to The following points describe normal maintenance...
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Repeat the following checks regularly. These checks must be also be carried out at the Apply a coat of rust protection to any worn parts. beginning of each season: 5.1.1 AFTER THE FIRST 10 OPERATING HOURS After the first 10 operating hours, check: Check the overall condition of the machine.
CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 5.2.1 ROTATING CRADLE DRIVE CHAIN Check and set the tension of the cradle drive chain as follows: Remove the side protective case. Lubricate the chain. Check chain tension. For the possible chain setting, to operate on the tensioner pinion (fig.33, A). HOLDER/CUTTING PLIERS To ensure that the clamp grips and cuts the film correctly, the sharpness of the film cutter blade...
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must be checked daily (fig. 34, A). Replace the blade with a new one if it appears too worn. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE WHEN MACHINE IS NOT IN USE The moving parts of the clamp must be lubricated constantly. At the end of the season, or if the machine is not going to be used for a prolonged period, the following is necessary: -Wash the machine with water.
5.6 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Stretch ratio too high Reduce the stretch ratio Film tensioner rollers blocked Check that roller drive works correctly Damaged film reel Check the state of the film Film tears during stretching Rotation speed too high Reduce the tractor engine rpm Irregularly shaped bale Improve bale shape...
SECTION 7 SECTION 6 Fittings Spare parts 7.1 COMPUTER MC 300 6.1 SPARE PARTS The computer indicates to the operator the end of All the wrapping machine’s components can be wrapping phase. With the MC 300 you could set requested from the Manufacturer by specifying: the wrapped numbers used for a full and complete dressing.
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SHOCKPROOF MAT VERTICAL TIPPING OVER SYSTEM The shockproof rubber mat must be applied to the back of the machine and it must be tighten to the This system allows bale vertical tipping over during load bearing chassis with screws A (fig. 38). Its unloading.
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To insert the containment roller (3) in the square pipe of the vertical tipping roller (2) and TRANSPORT lock it through the pin (D). VERTICAL TIPPING OVER SYSTEM DANGER SETTING During the machine transport its obligatory to The side vertical tipping of the bale happens lock the vertical tipping over system in the positioning vertical...
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