Farm King 4480XD User manual

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QUICK START GUIDE
4480XD BALE CARRIER
BuhlerTrading Inc. 1260 Clarence Ave. Winnipeg, MB. R3T 1T2
Tel.: (204) 661 - 8711 | Fax: (888) 524 - 1003 | www.farm-king.com
Instruction FK440
Product 4480XD Bale Carrier
Subject Quick Start Guide
Date June 21, 2021
Summary Quick start guide forTMs, Dealers, and End Users upon initial setup of the Farm King
4480XD Bale Carrier onto tractor.
4480XDs are cycled at least three times with a hydraulic test unit (not a tractor) for each
function while at the factory.This is to get air out of the hydraulic system and verify all
functions operate.
The display is then calibrated, cycled in auto-mode three times, and packaged for that
particular unit upon shipping.
It is advised that the dealer perform the pre-delivery inspections as well as assisting
end user with calibration setup onto tractor.

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SAFETY
WARNING
LEAKING FLUID HAZARD
Leaking fluids under pressure can enter the skin
and cause serious injury or death. Immediate
medical attention is required.
Wear hand and eye protection. Use cardboard to
check for leaks.
Do not operate with hydraulic leaks.
WARNING
AVOID BURNS
Hydraulic fluid, tubes, fittings and quick couplers
can get hot when running equipment. Be careful
when connecting and disconnecting quick
couplers.
WARNING
HIGH PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD
To prevent serious injury or death from high
pressure fluid:
• Relieve pressure on system before repairing or
adjusting.
• Keep all components in good repair.
DANGER
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD
To prevent serious injury or death from
electrocution, stay at least 50 ft. (15 m) away from
overhead power line when raising tipping frame
or lift arm.
WARNING
MOVING PARTS HAZARD
Keep shields and all guards in place.
Keep away from lift arm and tipping frame when
engine is running. Keep others away.
Keep fingers and hands out of pinch points when
adjusting or servicing equipment.

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Tel.: (204) 661 - 8711 | Fax: (888) 524 - 1003 | www.farm-king.com
INITIAL SETUP
STEP 1
Locate the serial number (Item 1) on inside left
hitch weldment. Record in owner’s manual and
this quick start guide [Figure 1].
Model Number:
Serial Number:
STEP 2
Have the owner’s manual available as needed.
The owner’s manual and other documents can be
found in the canister (Item 1) located on the front
left side of the carrier [Figure 2].
Manuals can also be found online at:
• www.farm-king.com/pages/product_ht_bale-
carrier-square.php/
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Figure 2
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STEP 3
Register unit and perform pre-delivery inspection.
Registration is preferred to be completed online
at:
• www.farmkingdealers.com/
A physical form is also included on page 11.

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STEP 4
Properly set the ball valve (Item 1) depending on
tractor hydraulic system (tractor used for pre-
delivery inspection or for end user) [Figure 3].
Tractor hydraulic connections are shown (Item 2,
3) [Figure 3].
Use the tractor owner’s manual to find the year,
make, model, and hydraulic system:
Year:
Make:
Model:
Hydraulic System:
Use common websites on tractor data to look up
hydraulic system information if it is not known
from tractor owner’s manual.
Use a 9/16” wrench to properly set ball valve as
shown [Figure 4]:
• Open center (Item 1)
• Closed center (Item 2)
If the tractor has SCV controls or hydraulic flow
rate controls, set the flow rate as low as possible
without negatively affecting the performance of
the bale carrier (typically 18-20 gpm).
Figure 3
Figure 4
OPEN
CENTER
CLOSED
CENTER
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CALIBRATION
STEP 5
Select NEXT (Item 1) to cycle to AUTO MODE.
Select SETUP (Item 2) [Figure 5].
STEP 6
Select CALIBRATION (Item 1) [Figure 6].
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STEP 7
Begin calibration process for all functions:
A. CLAMP PRESSURE
Select CLAMP (Item 1).Turn encoder knob (Item
2) until clamp pressure is approximately 2000
PSI. Select SAVE (Item 3) [Figure 7].

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B. BALE LIFT POSITION
IMPORTANT
Make sure the cylinder lock is removed from
the bale lift hydraulic cylinder.
Select BALE LIFT (Item 1). Hold the down arrow
(Item 2) to move the bale lift to the fully lowered
position. Select SAVE (Item 3) [Figure 8].
Note: Down limit should be greater than
0.25 VDC. The down limit should be no
greater than approximately 1.00 VDC,
with the lift arm in lowest position. Down
limit target is at or near 0.50 VDC.
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C. ROTATE ARM POSITION
Select ROTATE (Item 1). Hold the down arrow
(Item 2) to fully retract (right) the rotate arm.
Select SAVE (Item 3) [Figure 9].
Hold the up arrow (Item 4) to fully extend (left)
the rotate arm. Select SAVE (Item 3) [Figure 9].
Note: Left limit should be greater than 3.50
VDC and less than 5.00 VDC.
Note: Right limit should be greater than 0.25
VDC and less than 2.50 VDC.
D. PUSHER POSITION
IMPORTANT
Do not run pusher into the hydraulic motor
cover.
Select PUSHER (Item 1). Hold the down arrow
(Item 2) until the pusher is approximately 12”
(304 mm) in front of the tip frame. Select SAVE
(Item 3) [Figure 10].

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E. DOUBLE STACK PUSHER POSITION
Select DOUBLE STACK (Item 1) [Figure 11].
Note: DOUBLE STACK is used to adjust how
far the first bale is pushed back when
double stacking.
Turn encoder knob (Item 2) to increase or
decrease CTS number. Increase the CTS number
to increase the distance the pusher moves the
first bale. Decrease the CTS number to decrease
the distance. Select SAVE (Item 3) [Figure 11].
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CONFIGURATION
STEP 8
Select NEXT (Item 1) to cycle back to AUTO MODE.
Select SETUP (Item 2) [Figure 12].
Note: Double stacking 36” x 48” bales with 1/4
turn OFF.
Note: Single stacking only on 36” x 48” bales
with 1/4 turn ON.
Note: Double stacking 36” x 36” bales with 1/4
turn OFF.
STEP 9
Begin configuration process for bale size, stacking,
and 1/4 turn:
A. BALE SIZE
Select BALE SIZE (Item 1) to select the desired
bale size. The current size is displayed on the
screen (Item 2) [Figure 13].
Bale Size Options:
• 36 in. x 36 in. (914 mm x 914 mm)
• 36 in. x 48 in. (914 mm x 1219 mm)
• 48 in. x 48 in. (1219 mm x 1219 mm)
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B. STACKING
Select Stacking (Item 1) to select single or double
stacking [Figure 14].
Note: Single stacking only on 48 in. x 48 in.
(1219 mm x 1219 mm) bales.
C. 1/4TURN
Select 1/4TURN (Item 2) to select 1/4 turn ON or
OFF [Figure 14].

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OPERATION
STEP 10
Return to AUTO MODE once bale carrier is
calibrated to the tractor with bale size, double-
stack, and 1/4 turn configured.
Select NEXT (Item 1) to cycle to AUTO MODE
[Figure 15].
STEP 11
The AUTO MODE function can be operated with
the display or remote key pad (Item 1) [Figure 16].
Use the buttons on the remote key pad or display
to operate the bale carrier:
A. HOME POSITION
Hold the HOME button (Item 1) until the icon
turns Blue. This indicates that all functions are
in the HOME position [Figure 17].
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B. START BALE LOADING
Note: Ensure all functions are in the HOME
position before loading.
Hold the START button (Item 1) and the loading
sequence will begin by clamping the bale [Figure
18].
Continue to hold the START button until the
START button blinks GREEN and the bale has
been clamped.
Release the START button.
WARNING
AVOID LIFT ARM DAMAGE
When operating along tree-lines, always
monitor the lift arm operation.
Verify that the lift arm and bale will not make
contact with branches or overhead obstructions
as the bale is raised and placed on the carrier
deck.
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C. STOP LOADING
Select PAUSE (Item 1) to stop the loading
sequence at any time [Figure 19].
The loading sequence will stop and the PAUSE
icon will blink AMBER in color. The START icon
will be WHITE in color.
Note: When the sequence is paused, only the
bale lift raise / lower can be operated.
Select PAUSE a second time to cancel the
loading sequence.
Select START while the loading sequence is
paused to start the sequence where it left off.
The START icon will be GREEN in color. Allow
bale carrier to run through the complete cycle.
Select and hold HOME to return all functions to
the HOME position. The loading sequence will
not be able to continue until all functions are
back in the Home position.

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Warranty Registration Form
This form must be filled out by the dealer and signed by both the dealer and the customer at the time of delivery.
Forms may be faxed to 204-654-2503 ATTN: Farm King Service/Warranty Administrator.
Forms may be emailed to [e-mail] or submitted online at farmkingdealers.com.
Equipment Model: Serial Number: Delivery Date:
I have thoroughly instructed the buyer on the above described equipment which included the Operator and Parts Manual
content, equipment care, adjustments, safe operation and applicable warranty policy.
Date: Dealer Rep. Signature:
The above equipment and Operator And Parts Manual have been received by me and I have been thoroughly instructed as to
care, adjustments, safe operation and applicable warranty policy.
Date: Customer / Owner Signature:
Remove this Warranty Registration Form from the Operator And Parts Manual. Make two copies of the form. Send original
Warranty Registration Form to Farm King. Give one copy to the customer and the dealer will keep one copy.
Customer Name:
Customer Address:
City: Prov / State:
Postal / Zip Code: Phone:
Dealer Name:
Dealer Address:
City: Prov / State:
Postal / Zip Code: Phone:
Dealer Inspection Report:
Bearing Seals
Lubricate Machine
Wheel NutTorque
FastenersTight
Pusher Sprocket And ChainTension
Hydraulic Hoses
Electrical Harnesses
Tire Pressure
Safety:
All Lights And Reflectors Installed
All Lights And Reflectors Cleaned And Working
Safety Chain On Hitch
All Decals Installed
Guards And Shields Installed And Secure
Review Operating And Safety Instructions
General Adjustment And Set-up Procedures
Transportation Requirements And Regulations