Anderson TSR-3450 User manual

404641-1
Large square bale carrier
TSR-3450
Operator’s Manual
2012

Table of Contents
How to Reach Us 3
Before You Start 3
Group Anderson Limited Warranty 4
About this Manual 7
1Introduction 9
1.1 General presentation of the self-loading trailer 9
1.2 Techincal Specifications 10
2Security 13
3Coupling to the tractor 17
4Ajustements 21
4.1 Pusher stopper 21
4.2 Guides balle 22
4.3 Width of the grabber 23
4.4 Pusher cycle 24
4.5 Loading arm position 25
5Operation 27
5.1 Commandes 27
5.2 Loading bales 28
5.3 Unloading the Trailer 30
6Maintenance 31
6.1 Safety Stands 32
6.2 Greasing points 32
6.3 Other Lubrication Points 39
6.4 Tire Pressure 39
6.5 Wheel nuts tightening 39
6.6 Cleaning and other maintenance 39
6.7 Storage 39
7Troubleshooting 41

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How to Reach Us
When contacting Anderson, please always provide us with the following information:
•The product model and serial number;
•Your name, address, and telephone number;
•The purchase date and the invoice number;
•The dealer name, address, telephone number and salesperson’s name;
•A precise and detailed description of the problem with the equipment.
You can contact our service department at the address below:
ADDRESS : ANDERSON GROUP
5125, rue de la Plaisance
Chesterville (Québec)
CANADA G0P 1J0
TELEPHONE : [phone]
FAX : [phone]
EMAIL : [e-mail]
WEBSITE : www.grpanderson.com
Before You Start
Before you start you Anderson self-loading trailer we strongly recommend:
•Read and understand the information in this manual;
•Follow all security measures;
•Follow the starting procedure in this manual.
NOTE : This manual contains important information concerning the
proper use of your Anderson self-loading trailer. Please
give this manual to the new owner if the machine is sold
or transferred.

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Group Anderson Limited Warranty
The one-year warranty period will begin on the date that the new equipment is sold to the
customer. If during the year following the purchase of a new machine, your Anderson
equipment fails to function properly due to defective design, materials, manufacturing, or
assembly, our company will repair your equipment free of charge.
•Keep your original invoice or a photocopy. Please refer to your invoice whenever you
order parts, have questions about the operating procedures of your machine, or for
any questions you may have concerning your warranty.
•Replacement or repair of equipment parts will be performed by the dealer or by our
technician. This includes parts and labour only. All work must be preauthorized by
the Anderson customer service department.
•The customer will be responsible for transporting the equipment to / from the
authorized dealer.
•The dealer will describe the terms of this warranty to the customer before the retail
sale and will record the date of purchase, the serial number, and the equipment
description.
•To have equipment repaired under the warranty; the customer must advise his
dealer as soon as possible of the problem and request that the repairs be made
according to the terms of the applicable warranty.
•Understanding that it is our desire to always improve on our products, our company
reserves the right to modify its machines, their characteristics, and their parts at any
time without advance notice or obligation.
•In 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.
•Except for conditions or warranties which may not be excluded by law, the selling
dealer makes no warranty of its own on any item warranted by Anderson Group
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.
Notwithstanding the foregoing

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Warranty Policies, Procedures, & Provisions Summary
Purpose of Warranty
The fundamental responsibility of warranty is to correct defects in material and workmanship of
the products sold by Group Anderson Inc. (hereafter called ‘’Anderson’’). This outline is
intended to assist you in awareness of Anderson’s Warranty Policies and to assure that you
obtain the best service possible for your Anderson machine.
•Warranty is limited to 1-year (12months). This specified period begins on the date
the new equipment is sold to the customer.
•Warranty is non-transferable in the event of resale unless the resale is through an
authorized Anderson dealer.
•No warranty is extended to regular service items such as fluids, paint, tires.
•Certain 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.
•Warranty does not cover damage caused by harsh weather conditions or unstable
ground conditions. Such as frozen parts on the equipment or performance issues on
inadequate terrain.
•No warranty is issued for performance issues. Including downtime and capacity
issues.
How to process Warranty :
•No warranty is issued for performance issues. Including downtime and capacity
issues.
•Fill out and submit a Warranty Request Form to your authorized Anderson dealer. Be
sure that the form is complete. (Ex. has serial number, list of defects, etc.)
•If the unit to receive warranty service is dealer stock, contact Anderson as soon as
the defect has been identified.
•Photos may be requested by Anderson to process / determine the cause of the
defect. The use of photos attached to the warranty request form will help identify
the condition of the part being repaired or replaced, and thus assisting in the
approval of the claim.
•The warranty work must be completed within 30 days of the reported failure, and
the claim must be sent to Anderson with the appropriate documentation (Ex. Photos,
list of parts needed for the repair, invoices from contracted work etc.)

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Warranty Exemptions :
•Your warranty may be voided if Anderson determines that the equipment has been
subjected to bad treatment or negligence, has been used inappropriately, has not
received necessary maintenance, not been appropriately protected during storage,
damaged by vandalism, bad weather, natural elements, collision, or an accident.
•Our warranty is void if your equipment has been modified in any way without our
express authorization.
•The warranty does not cover towing expenses or service calls.
Anderson’s Responsabilities
•Reimbursement for parts used in warranty repair will be credited only when the parts
are purchased from Anderson, unless approved by Anderson prior to the warranty
repair. Parts will be credited at the Dealer’s net cost. No warranty will be allowed on
parts that are past due.
•In the event that parts must be shipped from Anderson, freight will be paid by the
Dealer 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.
•Warranty Labour Reimbursement for labour expense to the Dealer is made by
payment of the Retail Labour Rate of $65.00 CAD per hour, or as regulated by
provincial statutes. Repair times will be reviewed by Anderson and may be adjusted
to average repair time required by other Dealers to make similar repairs.
Other Warranty Provisions
These guidelines are to be followed when performing warranty repairs:
•All parts removed during warranty repair should be held for a period of 60 days after
the Warranty Claim has been submitted to Anderson. These parts can be discarded
if disposition or return request hasn’t been made during this period. Parts that are
returned to Anderson for which credit has not been issued can be returned upon
Dealer request within 30 days of claim disposition. These parts will be discarded
after the 30 day period.
•Anderson reserves the rights to deny or reverse any and all Warranty Claims for
parts, labour, or miscellaneous charges when errors are found or warranty provisions
are abused or fraudulent claims are submitted.
Training Program and demo aftermarket provision:
To increase dealer’s expertise about Anderson’s product line, we recommend that our dealers
request a training or demo session. You can obtain information on this from your local
representative.

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About this Manual
This manual is designed to familiarize you with your new self-loading trailer and ensure you of
the safe and proper method of use.
Discharge
Illustrations
The illustrations of this manual are presented as references according to the available
information during the printing of this manual. Group Anderson reserves the rights to modify
its machines without advance notice.
Advisory Notices
Warning!
Warning messages!
Provide information which must be read to avoid
damaging the self-loading trailer.
Danger!
Danger messages!
Provide information which must be read to avoid
injuryto persons or animals. Not following these
instructions may lead to serious injury or even
death.
NOTE : This type of message serves to pass on additional
information on the contents of the section that it is found.

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1Introduction
Congratulations! You have just purchased yourself an Anderson self-loading trailer. A quality
piece of machinery built essentially for moving large square bales.
1.1 General presentation of the self-loading trailer
The following illustration shows the main components of the self-loading trailer TSR-3450
Figure 1.1 – Main components of self loading trailer

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1.2 Techincal Specifications
Figure 1.2 – Dimensions
Selection Dimension
Width (A) 3,11 m (122,5 po)
Width minimum for transportation (B) 2,58 m (101,5 po)
Height (C) 1,92 m (75,5 po)
Height with loading arm (D) 2,27 m (89,5 po)
Height of platform (E) 1,36 m (53.5 po)
Length of platform (F) 8,98 m (353,5 po)
Total lengh (G) 11,37 m (447,5 po)
Distance from the grabber to the
center of the table (H) 1,84 m (72.5 po)
Dumping angle 35˚
Total Weight 4656 kg (10265 lbs)
Table 1 – Weight and dimensions

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Product Specification
Loading capacity 13380 kg (29500 lbs)
Bale capacity
3x 3 : 19 *
3x 4 : 13
4x 4 : 7 **
Maximum weight per bale 998 kg (2200 lbs)
Bale dimension Length: 1,2 to 2,4 m (4 to 8 ft)
Width : 0,8 to 1,2 m ( 32 to 48 po)
Hydraulic system Type : Open
(can be modified for a closed circut tractor)
Pressure : 2900 psi (max)
Flow : 8 to 15 GPM (30 to 58 LPM)
Electrical requirement 12 volt cigarette lighter adapter
Tires Dimension : 21,5L-16.15L
Recommended pressure : 32 psi
Wheel nuts must have about 200 lbs/ft torque
Tractor requirements - 130 hp
- 2 hydraulic outlets
Table 2 – General specifications
* If loaded of 19 bales, the bales must have a maximum weight of 680 kg (1500 lbs).
** Dry hay bales.

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2Security
Your Anderson self-loading trailer was conceived to minimize the risks to the operator.
However, you never should use the self-loading trailer for anything except the use that it was
designed for. This self-loading trailer is equipped with a powerful hydraulic system and moving
metal parts. Misuse of the machine may cause serious injury to yourself or others.
Operator Safety
Get acquainted with the procedures of the self-loading trailer before you begin operation. Also
insist that the procedures in this manual are followed by all who use your self-loading trailer.
You should be sure that all people using your self-loading trailer are:
•Responsible people that you trust;
•Have received the necessary training to operate the self-loading trailer in a safe way;
•Know all emergency telephone numbers;
•Are aware of the location of your first aid kit.
Use
Only use the self-loading trailer to move large square bales (1.2 to 2.4m (4 toi 8 ft) long).
Avoid all other uses; also the machine is not to be used to transport anything (such as people
or livestock).
Security perimeter
Do not allow yourself to be disturbed during the operation of this machine. When you are
operating this self-loading trailer you must be the only person around the machine.
Danger!
A 10 meter security perimeter (30ft) around the
machine in operation must be respected. Remove
all other people / children / and animals from the
site. Neglecting this rule may result in serious
injuries or even death.

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Basic Security measures
Danger!
Never walk on loading arm or platform or let
anyone else walk on this part of the equipment.
Walking on the machine may cause injuries or even
death. This is one of the main causes of accidents
related to the use of the machine.
Before starting the self-loading trailer:
•Observe all stickers and warnings affixed on your trailer.
•Know how to use the emergency stop of your trailer.
•Make sure that all of the commands of the trailer are in the neutral position before
you start the engine of the tractor.
•Replace all used or damaged parts as soon as you notice them.
NOTE : Consult chapter 6 Maintenance for a complete description
of the maintenance and tune-ups of the machine.
While operating the self-loading trailer:
•Keep hands and feet far from moving parts : loading arm, pusher, dumper etc.
•Wear safe clothing. Avoid scarves and ample clothing that can easily get stuck in the
moving parts of the equipment.
•Wear adequate hearing protection. You will reduce the risk of partial or total loss of
hearing provoked by continuous exposure to the noise of the self loading trailer.
•Use a mask approved for work in dusty conditions.
•If you are working in the evening or at night, be sure that you have sufficient lighting
to work safely.
•Make sure that you have a functional fire extinguisher at your disposal.
•Never remove any protective device from the equipment. If any of these devices are
damaged or removed, do not use the equipment until it is repaired.
Before repairing or replacing anything on your self-loading trailer:
•Stop the engine.
•Remove the engine key to be sure that it does not accidentally start during your
repair.
•Block the wheels if you have to work under the machine.
Handling Hydraulic fluid
Hydraulic fluid is a flammable substance, keep it in an approved packaging and always be
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tank and tighten firmly. Wipe away any oil that may have spilled. Never add oil when the
engine is warm or working. Keep a fire extinguisher with you at all times.
Danger!
In case of contact with hydraulic fluid on or under
the skin; please consult a doctor right away. This
must be removed within hours. Without
intervention, serious problems, including
amputation, may result.
Moving the self loading trailer
If you travel on public roads, you are responsible for respecting the identification and lighting
regulations of your region. We recommend that you always attach two security chains to the
hitch point between the machine and your tractor and that you lock the coupling link with a
pin.
The standard tires of the trailer generally do not meet regulatory standards for long-distance
travel on public roads. Optional road tires can be installed on the TSR trailer.
It is important to put the U-shaped retainer (1) on the cylinder of the loading arm (2) in raised
position to prevent it from moving during transportation (see Figure 3.1). Place the pins in the
holes.
Figure 2.1 Attaching the loading arm
If traveling, do not forget to raise the mechanical jack to avoid breakage.
1
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3Coupling to the tractor
Danger !
Pay close attention when coupling and uncoupling the machine to and
from the tractor.
Ensure that the machine is fully immobilized; use the devices intended
for this purpose.
To use the self-loading trailer, the tractor must be equipped with:
•2 double action hydraulic outputs ,
•1 12 volt plug (cigarette lighter type) in the cabin of the tractor.
The instructions presented in this manual for coupling the machine to the tractor are presented
as an example only.
Figure 3.1 – attaching to the tractor
1- Use the pin (A) to attach the trailer to the tractor;
2- Use the locking pin to secure the pin (A) in place;
3- If needed adjust the tongue (B), by moving the bolts (C) when the platform is
attached correctly the trailer should be level to the ground;
4- Attach safety chains between the trailer and the tractor;

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NOTE : If you are driving on a public road with the trailer, you are
responsible for respecting the regulations and lighting in
your area.
3.1
Danger !
Incorrect coupling the machine can cause the machine to detach
during transportation or operation and lead to serious
consequences, such as operator injury and damages to the tractor
and the machine.
Before moving or using the machine, always ensure that the
machine is properly coupled to the tractor and that the fastening
pins will not come loose.
5- Attach the four hydraulic hoses to the tractor
The flexible hoses of the hydraulic functions connected to the tractor are
identified as follows:
2 Yellow cable clamps : Supply for the dumper
1 Yellow cable clamp : Return from the dumper
2 Green cable clamps : Supply to the hydraulic distributor
1 Green cable clamp : Return from the distributor
Danger !
If the connections are reversed, the functions will be reversed as well
(raise/lower, left/right)
There is a risk of an accident!
Attention !
Pay careful attention to the cleanliness of the connections when
connecting to the tractor. Dirt and grime will contaminate the tractor’s
hydraulic oil.
Release the pressure of the tractor’s hydraulic system before connecting.
Attention !
The recommended hydraulic flow to operate the trailer effectively is 30
to 58 l/min (8 to 15 GPM)