Anderson TSR-3450 User manual

Self-loading Bale Carrier
TSR-3450
404641-3
Operator's Manual
2015

IMPORTANTNOTICENOTINCLUDEDINTHECONTENTOFTHISMANUAL!
Minimumweightperbale:250kg(550lb).
Maximumforwardspeedinfieldwhilegrabbingandloadingbaleontrailer:10km/h
(6.2mph).
Neverreleasebaleovertrailerscissorliftreceiveriftheyarenotcompletelypulledup.
Insteadtoconformtothispractice,hydraulicandstructuralscissorliftintegritywillfail.
Labelsontrailerchassisarereminders.
Neverliftanyothermaterialthanbaleswiththeloadingarm.
Neveruseloadingarmasanadditionalspacetocarrybaleswhiletrailerisempty,
partiallyloadedorloaded.

AVISIMPORTANTNONINCLUSDANSLECONTENUDECEMANUEL!
Poidsminimalparballe:250kg(550lb).
Vitessemaximaled’avancementauchamplorsdelasaisietduchargementsurla
remorque:10km/h(6.2mph).
Nejamaisrelâcheruneballeau‐dessusdurécepteuràélévateuràciseaus’ilsnesont
pascomplètementélevés.Àdéfautdeseconformeràcettepratique,l’intégrité
hydrauliqueetstructuraledesélévateursàciseauvafaillir.Desétiquettesapposéessur
laremorquesontdesrappels.
Nejamaissouleverd’autrematériauquedesballesaveclebrasdechargement.
Nejamaisutiliserlebrastelunespaceadditionnelpourtransporterdesballeslorsquela
remorqueestvide,partiellementchargéeoupleine.

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Table of Contents
How to Reach Us 5
Starting Guidelines 5
Anderson limited warranty 7
Warranty Policies, Procedures, & Provisions Summary 8
About This Manual 11
1 Introduction 13
1.1 General Presentation 13
1.2 Technical Specifications 16
2 Safety Measures 19
2.1 Operator Qualities and Skills 19
2.2 Use 19
2.3 Safety Perimeter 19
2.4 Basic Safety Guidelines 20
2.5 Hydraulic Oil Handling 21
2.6 Moving the Self-loading Bale Carrier 21
3 Hitching to the Tractor 23
3.1 Attachment to the Tractor’s Drawbar 23
3.2 Hydraulic and Electrical System Hook-up 24
4 Adjustments 27
4.1 Grabber Travel Limit 27
4.2 Bale Guide 29
4.3 Grabber Width 29
4.4 Pusher Frame Stroke 31
4.5 Scissor Platform Height 32
4.6 Loading Arm Position 34
4.7 Barrier Height 39
4.8 Pusher Frame Height 40
4.9 Counterweight Use 41
5 Operation 43
5.1 Controls 43

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5.2 Bale Loading 44
5.3 Unloading Bales 50
6 Maintenance 51
6.1 Lubrication 52
6.2 Tire Pressure 56
6.3 Wheel Nut Tightening 57
6.4 Checking the Oil Filter 57
6.5 Cleaning and Other Maintenance 57
6.6 Storage 57
7 Troubleshooting 59
7.1 Hydraulic Controls 59
7.2 Common Problems 60

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How to Reach Us
When communicating with us, please have the following information to hand:
lThe product’s model and serial number;
lYour name, address, and telephone number;
lThe purchase date and invoice number;
lThe retailer’s name, address, and telephone number and the sales assistant’s name;
lThe most accurate description possible of your problem.
You may reach our service department at:
Address: ANDERSON GROUP
5125, rue de la Plaisance
Chesterville (Québec)
CANADA G0P 1J0
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: www.grpanderson.com
Starting Guidelines
Before starting your Anderson machine, we strongly recommend you:
lCarefully read and understand this manual’s content
lComply with all safety instructions
lFollow the start-up stages
NOTE: This manual contains important information regarding
machine maintenance and use. Please give it to the
new owner when selling or transferring it.

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Anderson limited warranty
lThe one-year warranty period begins on the date that the new equipment is sold to the cus-
tomer.
lIf your equipment is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty will only be valid for
a period of 1 year or a maximum of 5000 bales for carriers, individual bale wrappers, and inline
wrappers.
lIf 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 com-
pany will repair your equipment free of charge.
lKeep 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.
lReplacement or repair of equipment parts must be performed by an authorized Anderson
dealer. This includes parts and labour only. 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, the serial number, and the equipment description.
lTo 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.
lUnderstanding 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.
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 fun-
damental term.
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Warranty Policies, Procedures, & Provisions Sum-
mary
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 ser-
vice possible for your Anderson machine.
lWarranty is limited to 1-year (12months). This specified period begins on the date the new
equipment is sold to the customer.
lWarranty 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, 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.
lThe warranty is void if your equipment has been modified in any way without Anderson
express authorization.
lThe warranty does not cover towing expenses or service calls.
lNo warranty is extended to regular service items such as fluids, paint, 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.
lWarrantydoes not cover damage caused by harsh weatherconditions or unstable ground con-
ditions. Such as frozen parts on the equipment or performance issues on inadequate terrain.
lNo warranty is issued for performance issues. Including downtime and capacity issues.
No Dealer Warranty:
lExcept 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.

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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 inform you about maintaining your self-loading bale carrier and using it
safely.
Unloading
The illustrations and information contained in this manual are accurate as of printing. Anderson
Group reserves the right to modify its machines without notice.
Conventions
“Danger!” messages identify information that
must be read in order to prevent serious injury
to people and livestock that may include
death.
“Attention!” messages identify information
that must be read in order to prevent injury to
people and livestock and damage to the
machine.
This symbol indicates that the materials or
substances used constitute a hazard for the
environment. It is important to take pre-
cautionary measures to order to protect the
environment.
NOTE: Notes are used for imparting additional information for
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 large square bales.
1.1 General Presentation
The following figure shows the TSR-3450 carrier’s primary components.

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Figure 1– Self-loading Bale Carrier Primary Components

Figure 2- Loading Arm Primary Components
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1.2 Technical Specifications
Figure 3– Dimensions
Table 1– Dimensions and Weights
Width (A) 3 m (118.6 in)
Minimum width for movement (B) 2.6 m (102.4 in)
Height (C) 2.4 m (95.4 in)
Height with arm (D) 3 m (117.8 in)
Platform height (E) 1.4 m (53.5 in)
Platform length (F) 9 m (352.7 in)
Total length (G) 11.5 m (451.7 in)
Distance between the grabber and the carrier centre (H) 2.2 m (85.3 in)
Unloading angle 35˚
Empty weight 6,200 kg (13,650 lb)
GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) 18,150 kg (40,000 lb)

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Table 2– General Specifications
Load-carrying capacity 11,800 kg (26,350 lb)
Bale Quantity 3 x 3: 19 1
3 x 4: 13
4 x 4: 7
Maximum weight per bale 1000 kg (2200 lb)
Bale Dimensions Length: 1.2 m to 2.4 m (5 ft to 8 ft)
Width: 80 cm to 120 cm (32 in to 48 in)
Height: 70 cm or 90 cm (27 in or 36 in)
Hydraulic System Type: Open
(modification possible for closed circuit tractor)
Pressure: 2900 psi (max.)
Flow rate: 8 to 15 gallons per minute (30 to 58 litres per
minute)
Electrical Power Supply Cigarette lighter 12 V socket
Tires Dimensions: 550-45-22.5
Recommended pressure: 2.2 bar (32 psi)
Tightening torque: 200 lb/ft on each nut
Required tractor 130 hp
2 dual effect hydraulic control systems
Required minimum tem-
perature
0oC (32 oF)2
1In a 19 bale load, the weight of each bale must not exceed 620 kg (1380 lb)
2Below this temperature, the self-loading bale carrier’s operation will not be optimal.