Bridgeview Bale King 6100 Programming manual

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Bale King 6100
Bale processor
OPERATOR & PARTS MANUAL
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BRIDGEVIEW MANUFACTURING INC
P.O BOX 4, HWY 22
GERALD, SASK. S0A 1B0
CANADA
Ph: 306-745-2711
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
www.bridgeviewmanufacturing.com
02 April 2013

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Your Authorized Dealer
Your Serial Number
The Serial Number is located near the front of the left hand wall of the tub.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 7
Warranty Information 7
Safety Precautions 8
Safety Decals 9
Power Take off 9
Discharge 10
Stand clear of lift area. Do not stand under the forks unless safety locks are installed. 10
Features 11
Power Take-Off 11
Shear bolt 12
PTO Holder 12
Hydraulics 12
Implement Tongue 13
Loading fork 14
Hoop Grate Adjustment 14
Processing Tips 15
Deflector 16
Agitators 17
Agitators 18
Optional Fine Chop Kit 18
Loading deck 19
Torflex axles 19
Safety Operation 19
Power and take off Use 19
Length 19
Shielding 19
Working Angle 20
Attachment 20
Storage 20
Hook up the machine 20
Loading the processor 21
Processing bale 22
Unhook the machine 22
Twine Removal 22
Maintenance and trouble shooting 23
Power take-off 23
PTO Shield 23

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Shield Assembly 23
Verification on the shield 23
Greasing the PTO shaft 24
Gearbox 24
Oil change interval 24
Hydraulics 24
Hydraulic hose 24
Hydraulic cylinder 25
Wheels and tires 25
Hub Removal 25
Bearing and seal inspection 26
Hub installation 26
Tires 26
Feeding Chain 27
Chain Adjustment Procedure 27
Twine Removal 27
Flail and bushing Replacement 28
Transportation 29
Greasing location 30
Troubleshoot guide 30
Troubleshoot guide 31
Features and Specifications 32
Parts manual 33
Upper Tub 34
Agitators 35
Hoop grate and handle 36
Hoop Handle 37
Rotor and twine cutter 38
10" 28 Flail X Rotor 39
10" 28 Flail X Rotor 39
Gearbox Assembly 40
Twine cutter 42
Complete PTO Assembly, Weasler Cat. 6 43
PTO holder and manual 44
Hitch 45
Deflector 46
Axles 48
Hoist 49
Main deck 50
Idler Wheel Assembly 51
Light assembly 52
Chain Motor Assembly 53
Loading fork 54

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Fine chop 55
Decal 56
Hydraulics & Wiring Diagram 58
Tilt/Fork/Deflector 59
Tilt/Fork/Deflector 60
Light Diagram 61
Diverter Diagram 62
Machine side Tractor Side (Control Box #23988 62
Tractor Side (Control Box #23988 63
Notes 64

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Bale King 6100 Bale processor by Bridgeview
Manufacturing. By following the instructions in this manual, the Bale King will
provide you with years of trouble free operation.
This document is a complete safety, operation and parts manual for the Bale King
6100. The manual explains how to safely and effectively use your bale processor. The
procedures outlined in this manual must be followed to ensure safe operation and
longevity of your machine. The parts section of this manual lists all the parts you may
need to order in case of accident or breakdown.
!!BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MACHINE, READ THIS
MANUAL ENTIRELY!!
Warranty Information
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. provides warranty to
the BALE KING 6100 series to its original owner for a
period of two years from the date of purchase according to
the following provisions:
Normal Farm Use
Commercial, Government, or Rental Use
First year warranty covers parts* and labour.
Second year warranty covers parts* only.
One year warranty covers parts* and labour.
*EXCEPTION:Flails are considered a wearing part and are covered against breakage for
60 days from date of purchase.
•Warranty does cover manufacturing defects in original material and
workmanship.
•Warranty does not cover damage to the machine and/or its components caused
by operation or maintenance outside the guidelines of this manual.
•Warranty does not cover wear and tear incurred during normal operation as
outlined in this manual.
•Warranty will be VOID and Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. is not liable in any
way if the Bale King 6100 is used for any purpose other than the use specified in this
manual.
•Tire warranty is covered by the Tire Manufacturer.
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•Tampering or altering the diverter valve (steel cap removed or damaged)
VOIDS Warranty on agitator components.
•Warranty VOID if any type of spline adaptor is used between the PTO and
tractor.
Requests for warranty service should be directed to an authorized Bale King dealer. Any
repairs after the warranty period are the owner’s responsibility. Any expenses for
overtime requested by the owner to have the machine repaired during the warranty
period will be the owner’s responsibility. Warranty work will be performed at an
authorized dealers premises and no travel time will be reimbursed. Freight costs
associated with warranty repairs are not reimbursable. Warranty does not cover
downtime. Warranty will be VOID if any component is altered or modified in any
way from it’s original manufactured state, unless written permission is given by
Bridgeview Manufacturing.
Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. reserves the right to make changes or improvements
at any time without notice or obligation.
Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions MUST be followed to ensure safe operation of the Bale
King Bale processor.
•ALWAYS turn off the PTO when leaving the operating platform.
•DO NOT stand in front of the discharge chute while the machine is in operation.
Projectiles can travel up to 50m.
•DO NOT walk or move under the bale forks unless the cylinder safety lock is in
place.
•DO NOT enter the machine while in operation.
•DO NOT clean the machine while in operation.
•DO NOT stick any device into the machine to clear debris while the machine is
in operation.
•ALWAYS turn off the machine when cleaning the machine, removing twine, or
hooking/unhooking the machine
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•ALWAYS use the provided road safety chains when towing the machine on a
public road.
•DO NOT operate the machine if any part of the PTO safety shielding is
missing or is not secured.
Safety Decals
Power Take off
The operator must obey all safety labels and must ensure the original shielding remains in
place. A high percentage of drive-line injuries occur when safety shielding is missing
or not functioning properly.

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DANGER: Contact with a rotating drive-line can cause serious injury or death.
Discharge
Do not stand on the discharge side of the machine while it is in operation.
Stand clear of lift area. Do not stand under the forks unless safety locks are installed.

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Features
Power Take-Off
The Bale King processor has a PTO shaft that is splined on both ends. The implement
end of the shaft uses a 1-3/4"-20 spline with wedge lock bolts. Install onto the
gearbox and tighten the wedge bolts. The bolts must be tightened to 160 ft-lb of
torque and must be re-tightened after 8 hrs. of use.
The tractor end of the PTO shaft is a 1-3/8"-21 spline quick detach constant velocity
joint. An optional 1-3/4"-20 spline yoke is available through your Bale King dealer.
The Bale King processor is designed to use a minimum of 100 HP. The drive shaft is
shear-bolt protected. The machine must be operated at 1000 PTO RPM. Idling back
can cause premature wear to rotor.
Spread yokes and twisted drive shafts are signs of overload, not a manufacturer’s
defect and therefore not covered by warranty.
DO NOT operate the machine using a spline adaptor. Use of adaptors will void
warranty due to damage caused to the tractor PTO, PTO driveshaft, or implement.
DO NOT operate at 540 rpm, or use any kind of adaptor to connect to a 540 rpm spline.
Always ensure that the PTO shaft is attached securely to the tractor. When the processor
is not hooked to the tractor, secure the shaft to the PTO holder.
DO NOT transport the processor without securing the PTO shaft. It may bounce off the
holder and be damaged.
Always ensure that the tractor drawbar is adjusted to 16” from the end of the tractor PTO
shaft to the center of the hole in the drawbar.
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Shear bolt
The Bale King is equipped with a shear bolt clutch located at the implement end of the
PTO shaft. The correct size shear bolt is 3/8”x2” Gr.5. Any other size or grade will
damage the shear assembly. Spare shear bolts are included with the machine and are
stored along the front top lip of the tub.
If the shear-bolt breaks often you may be over-loading the machine. If this occurs
raise the grate assembly for a less aggressive cut, or roll the bale more slowly.
Always ensure that your machine is running at 1000 PTO RPM.
NOTE: Please consult your local dealer to help pinpoint any problems.
PTO Holder
Always store the PTO shaft in the holder when the processor is not in use.
Proper storage of the shaft in the holder keeps the shaft away from the hitch when
hooking the tractor to the machine and prevents it from becoming damaged by snow,
ice and debris.
Hydraulics
Pressurized hydraulic fluid can cause serious injury.
•When working with hydraulic equipment, eye and hand protection must be worn.
•Do not test for leaks with bare hands.
•Relieve all pressure before removing a hose or fitting.
•Never work under components supported by hydraulic cylinders (forks, side
discharge chute, deck) without hydraulic cylinder safety locks in place.

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To operate the Bale King each of the 6 hydraulic hoses on the processor must be
connected to the hydraulic remotes on the tractor. Each pair must be connected to the
same hydraulic remote.
CAUTION: If a hydraulic pair is connected to two separate remotes, the Bale King
6100 will not function properly.
The hoses are color coded for easy identification:
HOSE COLOR AND SIZE
CONTROLS
RED LARGE
AGITATORS
YELLOW LARGE
CONVEYOR CHAIN
BLUE SMALL
DEFLECTOR/FORKS/DECK
WARNING: Excessive oil flow may damage the flow divider cartridge. Always set the
tractor's hydraulic flow at a low rate and adjust it to a higher rate until the desired
speed is reached.
Implement Tongue
The adjustable hitch on the Bale King is a cast single tongue with hammer strap insert. It
can be attached to a tractor equipped with a hammer strap or with a single drawbar.
The design of the tongue allows the machine to move over rough terrain without
bending the draw pin.
ATTENTION: Set the drawbar to 16 inches behind the PTO shaft to ensure proper PTO
length. Adjust the hitch height to equal the height of the drawbar. When the hitch
height is properly adjusted the machine should sit level with the tractor. If the
machine is not level while attached to the tractor, hitch adjustment is required.

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Loading fork
The loading fork on the Bale King 6100
can handle up to 6.5ft bale. The loading
fork is designed to load bales into the tub
while the deck is inclined or flat. The
fork design allows an operator to load all
six bales without repositioning the bed
tilt.
Hoop Grate Adjustment
The hoop grate adjustment controls the rate of feed and cut of processed material. There
are six adjustment settings for the hoop grate on the Bale King processor:

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Use the following table to set the hoop grate for bale type, condition and desired cut.
HOOP GRATE
ADJUSTER
POSITION
CUT
RATE OF
FEED
BALE TYPE/CONDITION
Less Aggressive
FINE
SLOW
Silage Bales, Damp/Tough Hay
Bales, Green Feed, Flax.
Middle
REGULAR
MEDIUM
Dry Hay Bales
More Aggressive
COARSE
FAST
Dry Straw
Processing Tips
•1.5 to 2.5 minutes is considered normal processing time for the Bale King 6100.
•Light brittle material like wheat straw may process faster. Tough bale material
like slough hay, green feed, or flax requires slower processing. Hoop grate
adjustment should be checked regularly.
•Processing a bale too rapidly may cause excessive wear and tear.
•Upper grate position should be approximately 1/4” flail recession. Lower grate
position should allow 1-1/2” flail protrusion. Contact your Bale King dealer if this
can’t be achieved.
•Excessive vibration of machine is an indication that the bale is being processed
too rapidly. To remedy this, either raise the hoop grate or slow down the agitators.

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Deflector
Lowering and raising the side deflector
allows an operator to change the
distance and distribution of processed
material. Processing with the deflector
in the down position lays the processed
material in a windrow. Processing
with the deflector up will spread the
material out over a large area.
For transport and storage, the deflector
lock must be put in place by moving
the deflector into the full upright
position. Place the deflector lock over
the pins on the deflector and processor
then affixing the clips to secure the
lock to the processor.
The Bale King 6100 deflector length is adjustable. To adjust deflector length:
•Move the deflector the lowest position.
•Remove seven bolts (2 front, 3 top, 2 rear) connecting the inner and outer
deflector pieces.
•Slide the outer deflector to the desired width and replace and tighten the bolts.

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There are three (3) deflector length positions for processing. For storage and transport the
deflector can be folded in half.
Bunk Feeding Width
(Distance from Tire)
Transport Width
Total (RHS, LHS)
Folded
n/a
8'-6" (4'-3", 4'-3")
Short
28 Inches
9'-4" (5'-1", 4'-3")
Medium
32 Inches
9'-8" (5'-5", 4'-3")
Long
35 Inches
9'-10" (5'-7", 4'-3")
To secure the deflector in the folded position safely two people are required as the
deflector is heavy. To secure the deflector in the folded position:
•Using the hydraulic controls move the deflector to its lowest position
•Remove the seven bolts (2 front, 3 top, 2 rear) connecting the inner deflector and
outer deflector
•Support the outer deflector and move it to the widest setting. Replace the bolts
on the front and back of the deflector as shown (do not tighten yet, do not replace top
bolts)
•Raise the deflector to its highest position using the hydraulic controls.
•Remove the bolts closest to the machine center (both front and back) and swing
the outer deflector down.
Be sure that the outer deflector fits outside the tub walls. Some adjustment may be
required for it to fit. Replace the bolts on the front and back in the available holes as
shown. The deflector should now fit inside the width of the processor.

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Agitators
The Bale King is equipped with two hydraulic motor driven agitators to turn the bale.
The agitators must rotate the bale continuously for smooth processing. Reverse rotation if
loose debris builds up on either side of the bale chamber. By reversing direction
regularly, soft core bales will process more evenly.
Adjust your tractor’s flow control speed to about 34 RPM. Fine tune from 34 RPM to
achieve desired processing speed.
Optional Fine Chop Kit
The Bale King has an optional fine chop knife kit available to go on the lower tub area.
This option is available if you require a fine cut on the material which you are
processing such as slough hay and silage bales.
It is recommended that the
knives be lowered when
bedding straw. Adjust
the machine as needed.
There are two settings for
the fine chop, depending
on how fine you wish to
cut the material. These
settings achieved by
pulling on the handle
(towards the back of the
machine), then selecting
the desired hole.

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Loading deck
The Bale King 6100 can carry 5
bales on the deck and 1 bale
inside the tub. It is equipped
with a pair of heavy duty
conveyor chains to load
bales. Set the flow rate on
the tractor for the desired
loading speed.
Torflex axles
The Bale King is equipped with
a pair of Torflex axles that
allow a smooth ride over
rough terrain. .
Safety Operation
Power and take off Use
Prior to first use of the Bale King, the PTO connectors and shaft length must be
adjusted to your tractor.
Length
Confirm the minimum and maximum working lengths of the
drive-line. The telescoping tubes must overlap at least 1/3
of their length when in use. The PTO is designed to be
used with a drawbar length of 16" from the end of the PTO
shaft. Adjust your tractor accordingly.
Shielding
Be sure that the shielding is not damaged
and rotates freely on the drive shaft.

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Working Angle
Constant Velocity joints can operate up to 80 degrees for
short periods of time. Do not operate for long periods on
sharp angles.
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 the
elements. When removed from the machine store both halves together to prevent
damage. Check all components for
proper function and lubrication
before use.
Hook up the machine
1. Connect Bale King to tractor
drawbar
2. Shut OFF the tractor.
3. Hook up PTO, hydraulic hoses, light
plug and the electrical harness into
the control box.
4. Remove the jack stand and attach it
to the storage jack stub located on
the left side of the machine.
5. Attach the safety chain to a secure and safe location on the tractor.
6. Visually inspect and verify that the tractor and processor are safe to operate. Perform
any required performance checks to ensure the equipment will operate as expected.