BROWNS BALE HANDLER User manual

Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. LU7 4UX. UK.
Tel:[phone]. Fax:[phone].
Email: [email protected]
www.brownsagricultural.co.uk
Owners Illustrated Instruction Book & Parts List
BALE HANDLER
FOR ROUND BALES

Contents
EC declaration of conformity 1
Machine Identification 1
1.0 Introduction 2
1.1 General Information 2
2.0 Technical Specifications 3
3.0 Safety notes and warnings 4
3.1 Machine Decals 5
3.2 Delivery 5
4.0 Intended Use 6
4.1 Operating Instructions 6
4.2 Storage 6
5.0 Maintenance instructions 7
5.1 Tightening torques & spanner sizes 7
6.0 Parts Lists 8
7.0 Dismantling & disposal 9
8.0 Warranty Guidelines 9
8.1 Modifications 9

EC Declaration of Conformity
Browns Agricultural Machinery Co Ltd declare that the Browns Bale Handler, as
defined by the Serial Number attached to the machine, conforms with the following
Directives and Regulations, and has been certified accordingly.
EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.
Specifically related harmonised standards are:
EN ISO 12100-1: 2003 (Safety of Machinery).
EN ISO 12100-2: 2003 (Safety of Machinery).
EN ISO 4254-1 : 2005 (Agricultural machinery -Safety).
THE MANUFACTURER:
Browns Agricultural Machinery Co. Ltd.
Grovebury Road,
Leighton Buzzard,
Bedfordshire. LU7 4UX.
Telephone [phone]
Person empowered to draw up the declaration on behalf of the manufacturer of his
authorized representative
Name: David Hanson Signature:
Job Title: Design & Safety
Employer: Browns Agricultural Machinery
Place of declaration: LU7 4UX Date of declaration: 1st January 2014
Machine Identification
Enter the reLevant data in the following list upon acceptance of the machine.
Serial Number
Type of Machine
Machine Width
Year of Construction
Delivery Date
First Operation
Dealer Name
Dealer Address
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1.0 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a new Browns machine. In order to correctly
use the machine please carefully read this manual. The manual has been written to
provide operating and maintenance procedures and related safety information which
will allow you to use and maintain this machine in a correct and safe manner.
This operators manual should be regarded as part of the machine. You must en-
sure that you and anyone else who is operating, maintaining or working with the ma-
chine be familiar with the operating and maintenance procedures and related safety
information contained in this manual.
Owners must give operating instructions to operators or employees before allowing
them to operate this machine. It is the operators responsibility to read and under-
stand all safety and operating instructions in this manual. Remember all accidents
can be avoided.
A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is
not qualified to operate the machine. An untrained operator exposes themselves
and bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
Caution
This symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you
see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of injury to yourself or others, and
carefully read the message that follows.
The most important safety device on the machine is a
safe operator
1.1 General Information
The illustrations and data used in this manual were current at the time of printing,
but due to possible engineering or production changes, this product may vary slight-
ly in detail. Browns reserves the right to redesign or change components as may be
necessary without notification to anyone.
No liability can be accepted for inaccuracies or omissions in this manual, although
every possible care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possi-
ble.
Throughout this manual, references may be made to,
LEFT-HAND SIDE -the side which is on the left only when an observer is
facing in the normal forward direction of travel of the machine, i.e. the operator
looking forward from rear of machine.
RIGHT-HAND SIDE -the side which is on the right only when an observer is
facing in the normal forward direction of travel of the machine.
COMPETENT PERSON -for any task means a person who has acquired
through training, qualifications or experience, or a combination of them, the
knowledge and skills to carry out that task.
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1086mm
89mm
1356mm
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2.0 Technical Specifications
1482mm
Tine Centres
1393mm
Open
830mm
800mm
1435mm
244mm
711mm
Closed

3.0 Safety Notes & Warnings
Only competent and trained operators should use and maintain the
machine. Ensure this manual has been read by every person who is
intending to use or maintain it.
Do not travel on the road with tines exposed, always travel with roller
sleeves fitted.
High pressure fluid hazard. Escaping oil under pressure can penetrate
the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure
before disconnecting hydraulic pipes. Search for leaks with a piece of
cardboard.
Study operator manual thoroughly before maintenance is carried out
and always turn the tractor off and remove key.
Be aware of moving parts on the machine that may cause a crushing
hazard to the hands and body. Never place hands near pivot arms.
Do not allow any person to stand in between the machine unless the
machine is lowered to the ground and the tractor is turned off with the
key removed.
Never stand, or allow anyone else to stand, under a raised loader either
with or without a bale loaded.
Beware of overhead electrical hazards .
Ensure that the loader is of sufficient size to provide adequate stability
when in operation, refer to the tractors operator manual when operating
on sloping ground.
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Always ensue the bale is level when raising the loader to prevent the
bale falling.

3.1 Machine Decals
The decals should be considered part of the machine. Any decal that refers to
warnings or hazards must be replaced immediately if it become lost or illegible.
3.2 Delivery
The machine is delivered fully assembled. Only a competent driver should attempt
to unload the machine with knowledge of slinging and lifting. A forklift or loader with
sufficient lifting capacity should be used, check the technical specifications for the
specific model to find the machine weight before any lifting takes place. Place the
machine onto a firm flat surface.
Once unloaded check over the machine for any transport damage to hydraulic
hoses or the frame.
Part No. 80010
Part No. 80076
Part No. 80006
Part No. 80002
Serial number required
Before a duplicate can
Be issued.
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4.0 Intended use
The bale handler is designed to attach to tractor loaders or telescopic handlers
which also have a third hydraulic service installed.
The bale handler has freely rotating tine sleeve rollers that designed to cradle
wrapped bale silage so thay can be moved and stacked without damaging the silage
wrap. The two rollers can be removed using two linch pins to allow the bale handler
to be used as a bale spike to carry up to two bales.
4.1 Operating instructions
Once you have read and understood the Safe Use chapter ( page 4 ) you are now
ready to use the bale handler. Connect the handler to the loader with suitable
brackets that match the intended loader. Connect the hydraulic couplers ensuring
the loader is turned off. Check that the loader does not generate more than 200 bar
pressure. If it does then contact your local dealer to fit a pressure relief valve.
When moving wrapped silage bale approach the bale aiming for the centre line.
With the arms fully open, lower the handler over the bale. Do not push the bale as
the wrap with tear on the ground. Close the rollers and tilt back. It is advisable to
stack wrapped silage no more than two high, their will be a risk of bale deformation
any higher that will allow air into the bale. Always be aware of the position of the
rollers when releasing the bale.
When moving straw bales the rollers are removed. To remove the rollers take off
the sleeve retaining pins by releasing the linch pin that locks it in place. Once the
sleeve has been removed place the retaining pins back for safe keeping. When the
arms are now fully open it allows two straw bales to be moved. The hydraulic pow-
ered tines also allow the bale to be column stacked, only if the stack area is level.
Always replace the rollers when finished stacking straw or travelling on
roads.
4.2 Storage
Store the unit undercover if possible.
Thoroughly clean and grease the unit before storage to ensure it is in full
operating condition when next required.
Protect any exposed areas against rust. If you need to spray areas with oil,
use light biologically degradable oils such as rape oil.
Store the unit in an area away from human activity.
Do not park equipment where it will be exposed to livestock. Damage and
livestock injury could result.
Do not allow children to play on or around the stored unit.
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5.0 Maintenance Instructions
The bale handler must be inspected regularly to ensure it is functioning correctly.
All problems identified must be rectified prior to its use. Where parts or components
require replacing, replacements must be identical or equivalent to the original parts
or components. All work must be carried out be a competent person.
Before Use
Check all bolts and nuts are tight.
Check all hydraulic hoses for damage, replace if required.
Check all hydraulic connections are tight.
Grease main pivot pins daily
When greasing pivot pins
ensure the bale handler is fully
open, lowered to the ground
and the loader is turned off with
the parking brake applied.
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5.1 Tightening torques and spanner sizes
Size
Grade 8.8 Grade 10.9 Grade 12.9 Span-
ner Siz-
es
lubricated
(1) dry (2)
lubricated
(1) dry (2)
lubricated
(1) dry (2)
Nm lb-ft Nm lb-ft Nm lb-ft Nm lb-ft Nm lb-ft Nm lb-ft mm
M6 96.5 11 8.5 13 9.5 17 12 15 11.5 19 14.5 10
M8 22 16 28 20 32 24 40 30 37 28 47 35 13
M10 43 32 55 40 63 47 80 60 75 55 95 70 17
M12 75 55 95 70 110 80 140 105 130 95 165 120 19
M14 120 88 150 110 175 130 225 165 205 150 260 190 22
M16 190 140 240 175 275 200 350 255 320 240 400 300 24
M18 260 195 330 250 375 275 475 350 440 325 560 410 27
M20 375 275 475 350 530 400 675 500 625 460 800 580 30
M24 650 475 825 600 925 675 1150 850 1075 850 1350 1000 36
M30 1300 950 1650 1200 1850 1350 2300 1700 2150 1600 2700 2000 46
(1) “lubricated” means that the screws are treated with a lubricant such as engine oil, or that phosphated or oiled screws
are used.
(2) “dry” means that normal or galvanized screws without any lubrication are used.
The tightening torques listed above are for reference values. They apply provided that operating instructions do not specify
other tightening torques for certain screws or nuts.

6.0 Parts List
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ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION QTY
117743 RAM PIN 2
217744 PIVOT PIN 2
350041 ARM RIGHT HAND 1
450042 ARM LEFT HAND 1
550043 MAIN FRAME 1
650044 SLEEVE PIN 2
753133 HOSE KIT ASSEMBLY 1
853419 TINE SLEEVE 2
970011 M10 NYLOCK NUT 4
10 70313 ROLL PIN 10 x 50 2
11 70341 M10 x 120 BOLT 2
12 70815 M10 x 80 BOLT 2
13 71055 GREASE NIPPLE M6x1 2
14 71675 MB4050 DX BUSH 4
15 71741 RUBBER BUFFER 2
16 71748 LINCH PIN 6mm 2
17 71886 RAM 50x30 (500/300) 1
18 71958 TINE 1240mm CONUS2 2
BALEHANDLER PARTS
ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION QTY
170121 DOWTY SEAL 1/2" 2
270122 DOWTY SEAL 3/8" 2
370364 Q/R PROBE 1/2" 2
471361 HOSE 3/8" x 2.0 2
53133 HOSE KIT ASSEMBLY

7.0 Dismantling & disposal
When the machine has come to the end of its useful life it should be dismantled and
disposed of in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.
It is very important not to leave the machine in a state that could be dangerous for
people or the environment.
Waste oil must be collected and disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
Never pour used oil into drains or onto the floor.
Worn tyres and rubber parts must be disposed of by a licensed waste disposal com-
pany.
Protect the environment and ensure contaminated parts or waste oil are
always disposed of or cleaned in safe and environmentally friendly
manner.
8.0 Warranty Guidelines
The period of liability for warranty relating to our products is 12 months. The war-
ranty period shall become effective upon installation of the machine with the end us-
er. All wearing parts are excluded from the warranty.
Warranty will only be given if the machine has been used for the purpose indicated
in this manual and the original specification of the machine has not been subject to
unauthorised modification.
All warranty claims must be submitted the Browns via the dealership you purchase
the machine from.
All warranty work must be carried out by authorised Browns dealers using original
parts.
8.1 Modifications
Your Browns machine should not be modified or altered unless officially authorised
by Browns. Any modifications will make the machine out of warranty and will make
the declaration of conformity for the machine void.
However, if it is necessary to carry out modifications, then all modifications must be
done by a competent person, based on a risk assessment. It is important to empha-
sise that the competent person who undertakes the modification assumes the role of
the designer and manufacturer. All safety features must be retained in the modified
machine.
Safety instructions must be reviewed after all modifications are carried out
and revised where necessary.
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