Highline Manufacturing FaStack 1200 Flex User manual

Operators Manual
E16221V1_C
Bale Stacker
FaStack 1800/1200

Operator’s
Manual
From Serial No: 19S1200000
From Serial No: 19S1800000
Highline Manufacturing Limited
HWY #27, P.O. Box 307
Vonda, SK S0K 4N0
Canada
Phone: [phone]
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Toll Free: 1.800.665.2010
E16221V1_C
FaStack Bale Stacker 1800
FaStack Bale Stacker
1200 Flex
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Changes may not be reflected in this manual.

Highline Manufacturing Ltd. FaStack Bale Stacker 1800/1200 Flex
Highline Team Message
Congratulations on your purchase of the FaStack Bale Stacker 1800/1200 Flex manufactured
by Highline Manufacturing Ltd.
This Operator’s Manual has been prepared to provide information necessary for the safe and
efficient operation of your Bale Stacker. In the manual you will find safety procedures,
maintenance routines and detailed operational instructions.
If you find that you require information not covered in this manual, please feel free to consult
your local dealer. Your dealer is always able to contact Highline for this technical information.
HighlineManufacturingLtd. thanksandcongratulatesyoufor selectingaFaStack BaleStacker
1800/1200 Flex as your machine of choice.
Highline Manufacturing Ltd.

Table of Contents
Section 1 - Safety
SerialNumber ......................................................................... 1
SafetySign-offForm .................................................................... 2
SafetyAlertSymbol ..................................................................... 3
GeneralSafety......................................................................... 4
SafetyDecals.......................................................................... 4
SafetyDecalLocations-Fastack1800...................................................... 9
SafetyDecalLocations-Fastack1200Flex ................................................. 11
Section 2 - FaStack Display and Joystick
FaStackDisplay........................................................................ 1
Joystick .............................................................................. 1
SoftwareMenuTree .................................................................... 2
HomeScreenfor1800and1200Flex....................................................... 3
#ofBales ............................................................................ 3
TransportMode ........................................................................ 3
LoadingArmAuto ...................................................................... 4
AutoSequenceActive ................................................................... 5
FrontTableAuto-1800.................................................................. 5
FrontTableAuto-1200.................................................................. 6
FrontTableRotate ..................................................................... 6
MenuScreenSelections ................................................................. 7
DisplaySettings ................................................................... 7
ControllerSettings ................................................................. 8
SensorStatuses .......................................................... 8
AdjustSetpoints........................................................... 9
RestoreDefaultSettings ................................................... 10
AdjustSetpointDescriptions ................................................ 11
ManualHydraulicControl........................................................... 13
FrontTableRotate........................................................ 13
Flipper ................................................................. 13
LockoutOver-ride ........................................................ 13
Information........................................................................... 14
TotalBales...................................................................... 14
Section 3 - Transporting the Bale Stacker
Tractorrequirements .................................................................... 1
Liftthehitch ........................................................................... 1
Adjustthepositionofthehitchclevis........................................................ 2
Connectthehitchtothetractordrawbar...................................................... 2
Connectthesafetychaintothetractor ...................................................... 2
Placethehitchjackinthestorageposition ................................................... 2
Attachthehydraulichoses................................................................ 3
Connectthelightingcable ................................................................ 3
Routethecabharness................................................................... 3
Placethejoystickanddisplayinthetractorcab ............................................... 3
Connect the joystick to the harness connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connectthedisplaytotheharnessconnection. ............................................... 4
Connect the power cord into the key and constant 12V DC power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Ifneeded,selectforOpenCenterHydraulics ................................................. 5
TouchtheLoadbuttonontheHomeScreen ................................................. 5
Activate the hydraulics and lock the control valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Liftarmcylinderlocks ................................................................... 6
Lowertheliftarm ...................................................................... 6
Lowerthefronttable .................................................................... 7

TouchtheUnloadbuttononthedisplay ..................................................... 7
Lowerthereartable ..................................................................... 7
Checktheconditionofallthetires .......................................................... 8
TouchtheLoadbuttononthedisplay ....................................................... 8
Closetheclamp ........................................................................ 8
Raisetheliftarmusingthejoystickbutton.................................................... 9
Remove the front lift arm transport lock from the storage position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installthefrontliftarmtransportlock ....................................................... 9
Remove the rear lift arm transport lock from the storage position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installtherearliftarmtransportlock ....................................................... 10
Movethebaletrolleytothefrontofthetable ................................................. 10
Ensure that the Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign and lights are clean and visible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Ensurethelightsareworking. ............................................................ 11
TransportSpeed....................................................................... 11
Iftravelingonroadways:................................................................. 11
Section 4 - Preparing the Bale Stacker
Park the tractor and bale stacker on level ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Check that the frame is 22" (559 mm) off the ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Attachthehydraulichoses ................................................................ 1
Connectthelightingcable ................................................................ 2
Removethefronttransportlock ........................................................... 2
Removethereartransportlock ............................................................ 2
Connect the tractor harness to the stacker harness located on the hitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connect the power cord into the keyed and constant 12V DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Ifneeded,selectforOpenCenterHydraulics ................................................. 3
TouchtheLoadbuttonontheHomeScreen ................................................. 4
Lowertheliftarm........................................................................ 5
Checktheconditionoftherotationsensor ................................................... 5
Adjusttheliftarmforthesizeofthebales .................................................... 6
FaStack1200Flexadjustthespringloadedbar ............................................... 6
Checkthattheliftarmoperatesfreely ....................................................... 7
FaStack 1200 Flex check that the front table rotates freely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Check that the front table raises and lowers freely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Check that the rear table raises and lowers freely. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
FaStack 1200 Flex - Check that the pushoffs fully extend and retract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Check that the bale trolley on the rear table operates freely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Checkthatthesideracksopenandclose ................................................... 11
Checktheconditionofthetires ........................................................... 11
Inspectallthehydrauliccylindersandhoses ................................................. 11
Section 5 - Operating the Bale Stacker
TractorHitchCategoryRequirement ........................................................ 1
NumberOfBalesCapacity................................................................ 2
"OnStrings"or"OffStrings"Stacking ....................................................... 3
Loading Bales in the Field
Drivethebalestackerintothefieldarea ..................................................... 4
Parkonlevelground. .................................................................... 4
Engage the hydraulic lever and lock it in the open position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
TouchtheLoadButton .................................................................. 4
Removethefronttransportlock ........................................................... 4
Removethereartransportlock ............................................................ 4
LoadingtheFrontTable .................................................................. 5
LoadingArmManualControl .............................................................. 5
LoadingArmAutoControl ................................................................ 7