Helm Welding LuckNow BP744 User manual

Instruction Book
Bale Processor
Manufactured By:
Helm Welding (1983) Limited
86386 Lucknow Line
PO Box 158
Lucknow, Ontario, Canada
N0G 2H0
TEL: [phone] or 529-7000
FAX: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.lucknowproducts.com

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Helm Welding (1983) Limited
86386 Lucknow Line
PO Box 158
Lucknow, Ontario, Canada
N0G 2H0
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.lucknowproducts.com
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Warranty Information
Helm Welding (1983) Limited warrants to the original user that goods & equipment of its manufacture are free from
defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of shipment,
or where applicable from the date of installation by the dealer.
Helm Welding (1983) Limited will, at its option, repair or replace parts (f.o.b. point of shipment) that are found to be
defective.
This warranty is on these further terms and conditions:
1. The equipment must be installed (when applicable), operated and maintained in accordance with Helm
Welding's instructions.
2. The equipment will fulfill the function it is designed to perform but due to wide variation in farm animals,
management practices on farms and other conditions beyond the equipment manufacturer’s control, no
specific level of performance is guaranteed.
3. Excluded from the warranty are damages caused by late delivery, ordinary wear and tear, erosion or corrosion,
lightning and other acts of God, accident or alteration, repair or attempted repair or adjustments made by
persons not authorized by Helm Welding (1983) Limited, by misuse, abuse or improper handling or operation of
the equipment by the purchaser or any third party, or by poor or no servicing of machine.
4. Helm Welding (1983) Limited shall in no event be responsible for any consequential damages of any nature
whether special or general, direct or indirect.
5. Equipment, parts or accessories manufactured by others and not sold under Helm Welding (1983) Limited
trademark(s) carry the warranty and remedy provided by their manufacturer only.
6. Any warranty or claim, which differs from that herein set out is unauthorized by Helm Welding (1983) Limited
and is the warranty solely of the party making it. Helm Welding (1983) Limited makes no other warranty
express or implied and the original user's sole remedy for breach thereof is as set forth above.
To properly qualify for warranty, all maintenance criteria and service schedules must be followed. As well, the
pre-delivery check list and warranty registration forms must also have been completed at the time of product
delivery and returned to us the manufacturer for proper record keeping.
In extreme warranty situations, the service record must be provided to Helm Welding upon request at any time.
Failure to follow and provide any of the above information will void warranty.
The warranty registration card must be completed and mailed within thirty (30) days of
delivery or installation of the equipment to validate this warranty.
Note: Credits or replacements will not be issued unless documentation is complete and correct.
Date of installation Serial Number
Your Luck//Now Dealer
Name
Address
Telephone Number

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This Copy Must Helm Welding (1983) Limited
Be Returned To P.O. Box 158
HELM WELDING (1983) LIMITED Lucknow, Ontario, Canada
N0G 2H0
Bale Processor
Pre-Delivery Check List & Warranty Registration
1. Inspect machine for loosened bolts during transit (eg. wheel bolts).
2. Inspect machine for loose bearing locking collars.
3. Check all roller chains for alignment.
4. Check lubrication of PTO drive line (grease).
5. Ensure that PTO drive line has been fitted properly and holding bolts tightened to proper
tightness.
6. Grease all bearings and chains.
7. Run machine and make sure all functions work properly before delivery to user.
8. Check hydraulic system for leaks.
9. Check to make sure all safety equipment is in place.
Dealer Signature: Date:
Client Signature: Date:
Client Address:
Serial # Model #

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HELM WELDING (1983) LIMITED
86386 Lucknow Line
PO Box 158 ATTENTION:
Lucknow, Ontario, Canada Technical Customer Service
N0G 2H0
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Important Information
This manual has been prepared to provide the owner and operator with the information required to
properly operate and maintain this unit. It is important that you, the owner or operator, read this
manual prior to operating or performing any maintenance work on the unit.
Date of purchase:
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Table of Contents
1. Safety ......................................................................................... 1
2. Assembly.................................................................................... 7
PTO Shaft............................................................................... 7
Hydraulics............................................................................... 7
3. Start-up....................................................................................... 8
Tractor Requirements............................................................. 8
Loading................................................................................... 9
4. Operation...................................................................................10
Unloading...............................................................................10
Processing.............................................................................13
5. Maintenance..............................................................................14
Chain Drive Maintenance.......................................................14
Installing New Chain..............................................................14
Sprocket Inspection ...............................................................15
PTO Drive Shaft.....................................................................15
Hammer Replacement...........................................................16
6. Service Schedule.......................................................................17
Service Record ......................................................................18
7. Lubrication Specifications..........................................................19

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Safety
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1. Safety SAFETY TIPS!
TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR
ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH!
THIS SYMBOL MEANS
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury. They are limited typically to hazards, which cannot be guarded for functional purposes.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. Also used to alert against unsafe
practices.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
If you have any questions not answered in this manual or require additional copies or the manual is
damaged, please contact your dealer or
Helm Welding (1983) Limited, PO Box 158 Lucknow, Ontario Canada, N0G 2H0.
TEL: [phone] or [phone]
FAX: [phone]
EMAIL: [email protected]
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Safety
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Equipment Safety Guidelines
Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of equipment.
Designers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However, every year many
accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach
to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following
precautions in this section. To avoid personal injury, study the following precautions and insist that those
working with you follow them.
In order to provide a better view, certain photographs or illustrations in this manual may show an
assembly with a safety shield removed. However, equipment should never be operated in this condition.
Keep all shields in place. If shield removal becomes necessary during repairs, replace the shield prior to
use.
Replace any CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER or instruction safety decal that is not readable or is missing.
Do not attempt to use this equipment under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Review the safety instructions with all users annually.
This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation. The operator should be
a responsible adult familiar with farm machinery and trained in this equipment's operations. Do not allow
persons to operate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed
thorough understanding of the safety precautions and how it works.
To prevent injury or death, use a tractor equipped with Roll Over Protection System (ROPS). Do not paint
over, remove or deface any safety signs or warning decals on your equipment. Observe all safety signs and
practice the instructions on them.
- Never exceed the limits on a piece of machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in
question – DO NOT TRY IT!
Safety Sign Care
- Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times.
- Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible.
- Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign.
- Safety signs are available from your Distributor or the factory.
How to install safety signs:
- Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.
- Decide on the exact position before removing the backing paper.
- Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper.
- Align the decal over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with exposed sticky backing
in place.
- Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the piece of decal backing paper.
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Tire Safety
- Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce an explosion
which may result in serious injury or death.
- Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper experience to do the job.
- Inflating or servicing tires can be dangerous. Whenever possible, trained personnel should be called to
service and/or mount tires.
- Always order and install tires and wheels with appropriate capacity to meet or exceed the anticipated
weight to be placed on the equipment.
Before Operation
- Carefully study and understand this manual.
- Do not wear loose-fitting clothing that may catch in moving parts.
- Always wear protective clothing and substantial shoes.
- It is recommended that suitable protective hearing and eye protection be worn.
- Keep wheel lug nuts or bolts tightened to specific torque.
- Ensure that agricultural implement tires are inflated evenly.
- Give the unit a visual inspection for any loose bolts, worn parts or cracked welds, and make necessary
repairs. Follow maintenance safety instructions included in this manual.
- Make sure there are no tools lying on or in the unit.
- Do not use the equipment until you are sure that the area is clear, especially of children and animals.
- Because it is possible that this equipment may be used in dry areas or in the presence of combustibles,
special precautions should be taken to prevent fires and fire fighting equipment should be readily
available.
- Don't hurry the learning process or take the unit for granted. Ease into it and familiarize yourself and
other operators with its operation before use.
- Use a tractor equipped with Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) and fasten your seat belt prior to
starting the engine.
- Do not allow anyone to stand between the tongue or hitch and the towing vehicle when backing up to
the equipment.
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During Operation
- Install a safety chain by crossing the chains under the tongue and secure to the draw bar cage or hitch or
bumper frame.
- Beware of bystanders, particularly children! Always look around to make sure that it is safe to start the
engine of the towing vehicle or move the unit. This is particularly important with higher noise levels and
quiet cabs, as you may not hear people shouting.
-NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED - Do not carry passengers anywhere on, or in, the tractor or equipment,
except as required for operation.
- Keep hands and clothing clear of moving parts.
- When halting operation, even periodically, set the brakes, disengage PTO, shut off engine and remove
ignition key.
- Pick the most level route when transporting. Avoid edges of ditches or gullies and steep hillsides or
inclines.
- Allow for unit length when making turns.
- Never stand alongside of unit with engine running or attempt to start engine and/or operate machine
while standing alongside unit.
- As a precaution, always recheck the hardware on equipment following every 100 hours of operation.
Correct all problems. Follow procedures.
Transport Operation
- This unit is NOT designed to be towed behind a pick-up truck or any other highway vehicle. Always tow
with a tractor of adequate size and weight capable of towing and stopping safely.
- Comply with federal, state/provincial and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm
machinery on public roads.
- Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
- Watch for obstructions overhead and to the side while transporting.
- Don't Drink and Drive!
-All highway regulations and lighting requirements must be followed.
- Be observant of bridge load ratings. Do not cross bridges rated lower than the gross weight at which you
are operating.
- Obey all general traffic laws.
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Before operating the machine, carefully read the instructions in the following chapters. Proper handling of
the equipment is the basis of trouble-free use. The equipment must be used only for the intended
application.
SW1: Proper handling of the equipment is the
basis of trouble-free functioning. The
equipment MUST be used ONLY for intended
use.
WARNING!
Turning gears, chains and belts can cause
serious injury. To avoid injury, keep hands,
loose clothing and jewelry away from the
mixer while operating.
SW104: Standard PTO speed is 540 rpm. DO
NOT exceed rated PTO speed.
SW108: Keep chain drive guards closed when
operating. STOP unit to lubricate.
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Do not stand in the path of the discharge
while the machine is running. Flying debris
from the discharge could cause serious injury
or death.
None of our current Bale
Processors are designed to be
towed behind a pick-up or
highway vehicle. All units must
be towed by a farm tractor of
size and weight capable of
towing and stopping safely when
required.
All highway regulations and
lighting requirements must be
followed.
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Assembly
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2. Assembly
PTO Shaft
1. Connect round bore, keyed end of PTO with slip clutch to implement.
2. Connect Quick Disconnect Sleeve end to tractor.
3. Connect safety chain to hole on PTO shield.
Tractor
End
Implement
End
Danger: PTO Spline Adaptors
It is dangerous to use a PTO spline adaptor to change your tractor PTO shaft spline to accommodate a
different implement PTO spline. Match the right tractor PTO spline and speed with the PTO driveshaft
provided with the implement.
*Use of a PTO spline adaptor will void the warranty on your implement PTO shaft and driveline.*
Hydraulics
Connect the two hydraulic hoses to one set of hydraulic ports on the tractor. This set of hoses is for the
rotation of the drum
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Start-Up
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3. Start-up
Tractor Requirements
Use an adequately sized tractor that can handle the PTO, hydraulic, and maneuverability requirements of
the unit.
Ensure that the tractor drawbar is adjusted properly to meet the PTO properly.
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It should measure 14 ¾” from the
end of the PTO output shaft to the
drawbar hole for 540rpm models.
The PTO should be checked for
proper minimum and maximum
length to ensure adequate tube
overlap and prevent the shafts from
bottoming out.
The tractor must have one set of hydraulic
outlets to meet the hydraulic requirements of
the implement. The hydraulic system requires a
minimum of 12 gal/min and 1500 PSI for the
hydraulic motor.
The empty weight of the unit plus the weight
of the material must be added together to
obtain the gross weight. The size and weight
of your tractor must be adequate to start,
maneuver, and stop the total load under the
ground conditions and environment that will
be encountered during operation. Ensure you
have a drawbar of sufficient strength which
will accept a hitch pin of the same size as is
provided in the hitch. Use a drawbar pin that
has a locking device on the tractor drawbar.