Anderson RBM1400 User manual

Self-Loading Bale Carrier
RBM 1400/2000
404676-4
Operator's Manual
2022

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Table of contents
How to reach us 5
Starting guidelines 7
Anderson limited warranty 9
About this manual 11
1 Introduction 13
1.1 Overview 13
1.2 Technical specifications 13
1.3 Options 17
1.4 Machine identification 18
1.5 Safety and maintenance pictograms 19
2 Safety precautions 23
2.1 Basic safety guidelines 23
2.2 Safety tips for transport 25
2.3 Safety tips for hitching 27
2.4 Safety tips for maintenance and repairs 28
2.5 Waste recovery 30
3 Getting started 31
3.1 Hitching to the tractor and unhitching 31
3.2 Connecting the hydraulic and electrical systems 33
3.3 Connecting the hydraulic brakes (option) 35
4 Adjustments 39
4.1 Adjusting the hitch 39
4.2 Adjusting the jack height 40
4.3 Positioning the adjustable hose support 41
4.4 Adjusting the bale guides and crossbars 43
4.5 Adjusting the forks 45
4.6 Adjusting the front stopper (RBM2000 and RBM2000S) 47
4.7 Adjusting the pusher travel stroke 48
4.8 Adjusting the bale retaining support 50
4.9 Using counterweights 52

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5 Operation 53
5.1 Controls 53
5.2 Underrun protection bar 54
5.3 Loading bales 55
5.4 Unloading bales 59
6 Troubleshooting 61
6.1 Hydraulic controls (RBM2000) 61
6.2 Sensors (RBM2000) 63
6.3 Common problems 65
7 Maintenance 67
7.1 Maintenance schedule 69
7.2 Greasing 71
7.3 Adjusting the tension of the pusher chains 77
7.4 Adjusting the pusher transmission chain tension 79
7.5 Tire pressure 80
7.6 Maintaining and adjusting the axles 81
7.7 Maintaining and adjusting the brakes (option) 89
7.8 Maintaining the high-pressure filter (RBM2000) 92
7.9 Maintaining the hydraulic jack 93
7.10 Cleaning 93
7.11 Storage 94

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How to reach us
When contacting us, please have the following information ready:
lThe product model and serial number;
lYour name, address and phone number;
lThe purchase date and invoice number;
lThe dealer’s name, address and phone number and the sales representative’s name;
lA detailed description of your problem.
Please always call your representative first. If your representative is absent or helping another
customer, our support team can provide immediate assistance. The Anderson service department
works in partnership with your dealer. Together, we will ensure any problems you encounter are
resolved quickly and efficiently.
You can reach our service department at:
Address: ANDERSON GROUP
5125 De la Plaisance St.
Chesterville, QC G0P 1J0
CANADA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.grpanderson.com

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Starting guidelines
Before starting your Anderson equipment, we strongly recommend that you:
lCarefully read and understand the contents of this manual
lFollow all safety guidelines
lFollow the start-up procedures
NOTE: This manual contains important information about
equipment maintenance and use. Please give it to the new
owner when selling or transferring the machine.

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Anderson limited warranty
lThe one-year warranty begins on the date that the new equipment is sold to the customer.
lIf during the year following the purchase of new equipment, your Anderson equipment fails to
function properly due to defective design, materials, manufacturing or assembly, our
company will repair your equipment free of charge.
lKeep your original invoice or a photocopy. Please refer to your invoice when ordering parts or
inquiring about your equipment's operating procedures or your warranty.
lAn authorized Anderson dealer must replace and/or repair equipment parts. This only applies
to parts and labour. All work must be preauthorized by the Anderson customer service
department.
lThe customer will be responsible for transporting the equipment to/from the authorized
dealer.
lThe dealer will describe the terms of this warranty to the customer before the retail sale and
will record the date of purchase, serial number and equipment description.
lTo have equipment repaired under warranty, the customer must advise the dealer of the
problem as soon as possible and request that the repairs be made according to the terms of
the applicable warranty.
lGiven that we are always seeking to improve our products, our company reserves the right to
modify our equipments, their characteristics and their parts at any time without prior notice or
obligation.
lIn no event will Anderson be liable for any incidental or consequential damages or injuries,
including but not limited to loss of profits, rental of substitute equipment, or other commercial
or personal loss or damages arising as a result of a fundamental breach or breach of a
fundamental term.
Notwithstanding the foregoing:
Warranty policies, procedures and provisions
summary
Purpose of warranty
The fundamental responsibility of the warranty is to correct defects in material and workmanship of
the products sold by Anderson Group Inc. (hereafter called "Anderson"). This outline is intended to
help you understand Anderson’s warranty policies and ensure that you receive the best service
possible for your Anderson equipment.
lThe warranty is limited to 1 year (12 months). This specified period begins on the date the
new equipment is sold to the customer.

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lThe warranty is non-transferable in the event of resale unless the resale is through an
authorized Anderson dealer.
Warranty exemptions
lYour warranty may be voided if Anderson determines that the equipment has been subjected
to bad treatment or negligence, inappropriate use, insufficient maintenance, improper
protection during storage or damage due to vandalism, bad weather, natural elements,
collision or an accident.
lThe warranty is void if your equipment has been modified in any way without Anderson's
express authorization.
lThe warranty does not cover towing expenses or service calls.
lNo warranty is extended to regular service items such as fluids, paint and tires.
lCertain parts, such as the Honda engine and battery, are covered under warranties from their
respective manufacturers. Details on these warranties can be obtained from your dealer.
lThe warranty does not cover damage caused by harsh weather conditions or unstable ground
conditions, nor does it apply to frozen parts or guarantee performance on inadequate terrain.
lNo warranty is issued for performance issues, such as downtime and capacity issues.
No dealer warranty
lExcept for conditions or warranties that may not be excluded by law, the selling dealer makes
no warranty of its own on any item warranted by Anderson unless it delivers to the purchaser
a separate written warranty document specifically warranting the item. The selling dealer has
no authority to make any representation or promise on behalf of Anderson or to modify the
terms or limitations of this warranty in any way.
Anderson’s responsibilities
lIn the event that parts must be shipped from Anderson, freight will be paid by Anderson and
will be shipped by the most economical means to arrive in the shortest possible time. Air, Next
Day Air, Priority and other special shipment methods requested by the dealer will be at the
customer’s expense.

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About this manual
This technical manual will teach you how to maintain and safely operate your self-loading bale
carrier.
Disclaimer
The illustrations and information in this manual are accurate as of printing. Anderson Group reserves
the right to modify its machines without prior notice.
Conventions
“Danger!” messages identify information that
should be read to prevent serious or fatal injuries to
people and animals.
“Warning!” messages identify information that
should be read to prevent minor injuries to people
and animals or damage to the machine.
“Important!” messages identify information that is
particularly important for the use and maintenance
of the machine.
NOTE: Notes provide additional information about the section
content.

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1 Introduction
Congratulations! You have just acquired an Anderson self-loading bale carrier, a quality machine
designed specifically for handling round bales.
1.1 Overview
The following figures show the main components ofthe RBM1400, RBM2000 and RBM2000S bale
carrier models.
Figure 1 — Main Components of the Self-Loading Bale Carriers
1.2 Technical specifications
The RBM2000 and RBM2000S models can load two levels of bales, while the RBM1400 model can
only load one level of bales.
The RBM2000S model is identical to the RBM2000, but does not have a control computer.

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1.2.1 RBM1400
Figure 2 — RBM1400 Dimensions
Table 1 — RBM1400 Dimensions and Weights
Width (A) 2.55 m (100 in.)
Maximum height (including the forks adjusted for 1.8 m (6 ft.) bales (B) 4.22 m (166 in.)
Height including the loading arm (without the forks) (B*) 3.64 m (143 in.)
Height of the pusher grille (B**) 2.39 m (94 in.)
Platform length (C) 9.3m (366 in.)
Total length (D) 11.8m (463in.)
Platform height (E) 1.44 m (57 in.)
Distance between the grabber and the centre of the bale carrier (F) 2.77 m (109 in.)
Total width with arm extended (G) 5.54m (218in.)
Maximum height when unloading (H) 3.45m (136in.)
Tare weight 5,800kg (12,787lb.)
GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) 19,000kg (41,888lb.)

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Table 2 — RBM1400 General Specifications
Load capacity 13,200kg (29,100lb.)
Maximum number of
bales
1.2 m x 1.2 m (4 ft. x 4 ft.) bales: 14 bales
1.2 m x 1.5 m (4 ft. x 5 ft.) bales: 14 bales
1.2 m x 1.6 m (4 ft. x 5.5 ft.) bales: 14 bales
1.2 m x 1.8 m (4 ft. x 6 ft.) bales: 14 bales
1.5 m x 1.5 m (5 ft. x 5 ft.) bales: 12 bales
1.5 m x 1.6 m (5 ft. x 5.5 ft.) bales: 12 bales
1.5 m x 1.8 m (5 ft. x 6 ft.) bales: 12 bales
Maximum weight per
bale
943kg (2,079lb.): Bales 1.2m (4ft.) in length
1,100kg (2,425lb.): Bales 1.5m (5ft.) in length
Bale dimensions Diameter: Up to 1.8 m (72 in.)
Electrical power supply Connection to a cigarette lighter socket with a minimum current of 10
amps.
Tires Dimensions: 550/45-22.5
Recommended pressure: 2.8 bar (40 psi)
Required tractor 115 hp (minimum)
Minimum tractor hydraulic flow: 38 Lpm(10 gpm)
Maximum tractor hydraulic flow: 80 Lpm(21 gpm)
Minimum tractor hydraulic pressure: 172 bar (2,500 psi)
Maximum tractor hydraulic pressure: 207 bar (3,000 psi)
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1.2.2 RBM2000 and RBM2000S
Figure 3 — RBM2000 and RBM2000S Dimensions
Table 3 — RBM2000 and RBM2000S Dimensions and Weights
Width (A) 2.55 m (100 in.)
Maximum height (including the forks adjusted for 1.8 m (6 ft.) bales)
(B)
4.25m (167in.)
Height including the loading arm (without the forks) (B*) 3.66 m (144 in.)
Height of the pusher grille (B**) 3.61m (142in.)
Platform length (C) 9.3m (366 in.)
Total length (D) 11.8m (463in.)
Platform height (E) 1.44 m (57 in.)
Distance between the grabber and the centre of the bale carrier (F) 2.77 m (109 in.)
Total width with arm extended (G) 5.54m (218in.)
Maximum height when unloading (H) 4.78m (188in.)
Tare weight 6,100kg (13,448lb.)

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GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) 19,000kg (41,888lb.)
Table 4 — RBM2000 and RBM2000S General Specifications
Load capacity 12,900kg (28,440lb.)
Maximum
number of
bales
1.2 m x 1.2 m (4 ft. x 4 ft.) bales: 20 bales
1.2 m x 1.5 m (4 ft. x 5 ft.) bales: 20 bales
1.2 m x 1.6 m (4 ft. x 5.5 ft.) bales: 20 bales
1.2 m x 1.8 m (4 ft. x 6 ft.) bales: 20 bales
1.5 m x 1.5 m (5 ft. x 5 ft.) bales: 17 bales
1.5 m x 1.6 m (5 ft. x 5.5 ft.) bales: 17 bales
1.5 m x 1.8 m (5 ft. x 6 ft.) bales: 17 bales
Maximum
weight per
bale
645kg (1,422lb.): Bales 1.2m (4ft.) in length
759kg (1,673lb.): Bales 1.5m (5ft.) in length
Bale
dimensions
Diameter: Up to 1.8 m (72 in.)
Electrical
power supply
Connection to the tractor battery (cable comes with the bale carrier) or any
other 12 V outlet that can provide a minimum current of 20 amps.
RBM2000S: Connection to a cigarette lighter socket with a minimum current of
10 amps.
Tires Dimensions: 550/45-22.5
Recommended pressure: 2.8 bar (40 psi)
Required
tractor
130 hp (minimum)
Minimum tractor hydraulic flow: 38 Lpm(10 gpm)
Maximum tractor hydraulic flow: 80 Lpm(21 gpm)
Minimum tractor hydraulic pressure: 172 bar (2,500 psi)
Maximum tractor hydraulic pressure: 207 bar (3,000 psi)
2 dual-effect hydraulic control systems (RBM2000)
4 dual-effect hydraulic control systems (RBM2000S)
1.3 Options
The following table shows the optional parts available for your bale carrier.
Table 5 — Optional Parts for the RBM Self-Loading Bale Carriers
Option RBM1400 RBM2000 RBM2000S
Air brake X X

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Option RBM1400 RBM2000 RBM2000S
Hydraulic brake X X X
Ring hitch X X
Dual hitch X X X
Hydraulic selector valve1X X
Bale spacer X X X
Backup camera X X X
Underrun protection bar2X X X
1Used when the tractor only has two hydraulic circuits. This valve allows you to control the pusher
and unloading functions on the same oil outlet.
2Standard on bale carriers intended for the European market.
1.4 Machine identification
A 5 x 10 cm (2 x 4 in.) nameplate is located near the bale carrier arm. It displays the following
information about your equipment:
lModel
lSerial number
lEmpty weight
lGross weight
lManufacturing year
NOTE: You must always have this information on hand when
ordering replacement parts or requesting assistance from
our customer service department.
You can record the identification information of your equipment in Figure 4.

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Figure 4 — Nameplate
Do not remove the plates on your equipment.
1.5 Safety and maintenance pictograms
The RBM1400 and RBM2000 bale carriers have a number of pictograms that illustrate the main
safety and maintenance considerations. Ensure that you see and understand them.
Table 6 — Safety and Maintenance Pictograms
Pictogram Meaning
Warning! Check the tightening torque on
the lug nuts.
Lubricate with grease at the frequency
recommended in "Greasing" on page 71.
Lubricate with oil at the frequency recom-
mended in "Maintenance schedule" on
page 69.

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Pictogram Meaning
Warning! Carefully read and understand
the contents of the operator’s manual
before using the machine.
Warning! Install the locking pin and safety
chain on the bale carrier's anchor.
Warning! Crushing hazard. Never walk
underneath suspended loads. Before
beginning maintenance, install the neces-
sary restraints.
Warning! Risk of collision with a moving
part. Remain at a safe distance.
Warning! Before doing any maintenance
or repairs, turn off the engine, remove the
key, and see "Maintenance" on page 67.
Warning! Pressurized hydraulic
hoses.See "Maintenance" on page 67.