HighLine Bale Pro CFR960 User manual

O p e r a t o r s M a n u a l
E16240_A
Bale Pro
®
Complete Feed Ration
CFR960

Operator’s
Manual
From Serial No: 20BP960000
Highline Manufacturing Limited
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Canada
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Complete Feed Ration 960
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Highline Manufacturing Ltd. Complete Feed Ration 960 (CFR 960)
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CongratulationsonyourpurchaseoftheCompleteFeedRation960manufacturedbyHighline
Manufacturing Ltd.
This Operator's Manual has been prepared to provide information necessary for the safe and
efficient operation of your Complete Feed Ration 960 (CFR 960). 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.
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Table of Contents
Section 1 - Safety
SerialNumber ...................................................................... 1
SafetySign-offForm ................................................................. 2
SafetyAlertSymbol .................................................................. 3
GeneralSafety...................................................................... 4
SafetyDecals....................................................................... 4
SafetyDecalLocations .............................................................. 10
Section 2 - Transporting the CFR 960
TractorRequirements ................................................................ 2
Ensure the correct PTO speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Adjust the tractor drawbar length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Liftthehitch ........................................................................ 3
Connect the hitch to the tractor clevis drawbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connectthesafetychain .............................................................. 4
Route the hydraulic hoses and wiring harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
AttachdrivelinetoPTO ............................................................... 5
Attachthehydraulics ................................................................. 6
Connectthelights ................................................................... 6
Place the hitch jack in the storage location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adjustwheelstancesettings ........................................................... 7
Check the condition of the tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Raisethebaleloadingforks ........................................................... 8
Installthecylinderlock ............................................................... 8
Raise the discharge deflector door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Install the discharge deflector door transport lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Ensure that the Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign is clean and visible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Transport .......................................................................... 9
TransportSpeed .................................................................... 9
Section 3 - CFR 960 Preparation
Park the tractor and CFR 960 on level ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Ensure that all decals are clean and in place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Ensure that the Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign is clean and visible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Check the condition of the flail drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Clean debris and material buildup from the flail drum area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Check the condition of the flails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Remove twine or other materials that is wrapped around the flail drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Adjust the height of the hitch tongue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Set the level of the lower discharge deflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Adjust the bale loader forks for the width of bale being processed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Inspect all the hydraulic motors, cylinders and hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Inspectthewheelsandtires ........................................................... 5
Check that the axle u-bolts are tight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Remove any twine/wrap that is built up around the axle spindle and hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Ensure the driveline shields are lowered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Unlocktheflaildrum ................................................................. 7
Remove the fork lock from the hydraulic cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remove the lock pin on the discharge deflector door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Positiontherubberdeflector ........................................................... 8
Lubricate all grease fittings and check the fluid level in the gear box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Twine/WrapRemovalProcedure........................................................ 9

Section 4 - Operating the CFR 960
Unlocktheflaildrum .................................................................2
DischargeRateSettings...............................................................2
Settheupperdeflectordoor............................................................4
Setthelowerdeflectordoor ............................................................4
LoadingSquareBales ................................................................5
LoadingRoundBales.................................................................9
ProcessingtheBale .................................................................10
Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
MakingTurns ......................................................................13
Section 5 - Maintaining the CFR 960
Lubrication .........................................................................1
Visually Inspect Hydraulic Hoses/Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Check the Fluid Level in the Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Gearbox Oil Changing Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
FlailReplacementProcedure...........................................................7
Tires .............................................................................8
Axles..............................................................................8
Section 6 - Storing the CFR 960
Cleanallthedebris ..................................................................1
Park the CFR 960 on level ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Lubricate all CFR 960 grease points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Tightenallbolts .....................................................................1
Check the CFR 960 for worn and damaged parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Touch-up the paint to prevent rusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
LocktheCFR960flaildrum............................................................1
Lowertheforkstotheground...........................................................2
Remove debris built up around the forks and the rotator area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Raise the discharge deflector door to the transport position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Install the discharge deflector door transport lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Placethejackontothehitch ...........................................................3
Remove the driveline from the tractor PTO shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Disconnectthesafetychain ...........................................................3
Disconnectthehitch .................................................................3
Relieve the pressure on the hydraulic hoses and disconnect them. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Disconnect the electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Secure the hydraulic hoses and electrical connector to the hose holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Changetheoilinthegearbox...........................................................4
Section 7 - Troubleshooting
Section 8 - CFR 960 Specifications

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPLETE FEED RATION 960 (CFR 960)
The Complete Feed Ration 960 (CFR 960) is a machine to process square and round bales of
hay or other animal feed materials. When the CFR 960 is engaged, it uses power from the
tractor PTO to rotate a flail drum. The flails strike the bale and process itinto feed size materials
or animal bedding sized materials.
The Complete Feed Ration (CFR 960) has forks on the rear of the machine that allows the CFR
960 to pick up and load a square or round bale into the processing tub. When square bales are
picked up the bale is toberotated to fit into the processor tub. An additional bale may be carried
on the forks while the bale in the tub is being processed.
The amount of processing and chopping of material in the processing tub is adjusted by setting
the height of the guard rods. The height of the guard rods determine the level of aggression of
the flails acting on the bale. The bale is rotated by feed rollers while the flail drum turns to
process the material. The rotation of the bale assists in the bale being processed in an even
manner.
The processed material is discharged from the CFR 960 on the right side of the machine. The
height and distance of discharge is adjusted by moving the discharge door. A top discharge
deflector door allowsthe processed material to be placed into a feed bunk or spread to different
distances.
The Complete Feed Ration 960 has the option of adding a Feed Chopper for additional
processing of the feed materials. There is also the option of adding a Grain Tank to add feed
grains in measured amounts to the feed mix to achieve the feed ration needed for the animals.
The operator of the CFR 960 islocated in the tractor cab to control the speed of driving and the
speed of operation of the CFR 960.
INTENDED USE OF THE COMPLETE FEED RATION 960 (CFR 960)
The CFR 960 is designed to process animal feed and bedding materials from a square orround
bale.
The CFR 960 is intended for use in farming applications.
The CFR 960 is intended for off road use only.
The CFR 960 is intended for use in locations away from people who could be harmed by the
discharged materials.
Any uses of the CFR 960 other than the above stated Intended Uses shall be considered
misuse of the CFR 960. This misuse shall included (but not limited to):
- Using the CFR 960 in non-farming applications
- Using the CFR 960 on public roads
- Using the CFR 960 around people or in public places
- Processing materials other than animal feed materials
Always use the CFR 960 according to the instructions contained in this Operator's Manual and
the safety and instruction decals on the machine.
Perform regular maintenance and repair to ensure that the CFR 960 operates safely and
efficiently.

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Section 1 - Safety
SERIAL NUMBER
The serial number is found on the serial number plate attached to the Complete Feed Ration
960 on the top left hand side of the front tub wall.
It is important to record the serial number for proof of ownership and for any service or
maintenance assistance.
Serial Number
Owner
Model
Date of Purchase
Serial Plate Location
215087C
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Section 1 - Safety
SAFETY SIGN-OFF FORM
Highline Manufacturing Ltd. follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American
SocietyofAgriculturalEngineers(ASAE)andtheOccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration
(OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and/or maintaining the machine should read and clearly
understand all Safety, Operating and Maintenance information presented in this manual.
Do not operate or allow someone to operate this equipment until this information has been
reviewed. This information should be reviewed by all operators before the season start-up.
This sign-off sheet is provided for record keeping to indicate that the person working with the
equipment has read and understood the information in the Operator’s Manual and has been
instructed in the safe operation of the equipment.
Date Employee’s Signature Employer’s Signature
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Section 1 - Safety
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
The Safety Alert Symbol means:
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
The Safety Alert Symbol combined with a Signal Word alert to the presence of a hazard and the
degree of possible injury.
Indicates an imminentlyhazardous situation that, if not
avoided, WILL result in DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
The color is Red with White lettering.
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 or unsafe practices. The color is
Orange with Black lettering.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, MAY result in MINOR INJURY. The color is
Yellow with Black lettering.
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Section 1 - Safety
GENERAL SAFETY
1. Ensure that anyone who is going to operate, maintain or work near the Complete Feed
Ration960isfamiliarwiththerecommendedoperating,maintenanceproceduresandsafety
information contained in this manual and follows all the safety precautions.
2. In addition to the design and configuration of the equipment, hazard control and accident
prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the machine.
3. The CFR 960 shall not be operated without all the guards in place.
SAFETY DECALS
1. Keep decals and signs clean and legible at all times.
2. Replace decals and signs that are damaged, missing or have become illegible.
3. Replaced parts that displayed a decal should also display the current decal.
4. Decals are available from the Highline Parts Department.
5. Be familiar with the decals, the type of warning and the area or function(s) related to the
area(s) that requires your awareness.
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Section 1 - Safety
DO NOT CONTACT ROTATING DRIVELINE
Contact with rotating driveline will cause serious injury or death.
Keep all driveline guards in place.
Securely attach drivelines at both ends.
Check that the driveline guards turn freely on the driveline.
DO NOT OPERATE WITH SHIELDS MISSING
Stop engine and ensure the PTO driveline is stopped before
working on driveline
DO NOT CONTACT ROTATING FLAILS
Contact with moving parts can cause serious injury or death.
Keep hands out of the cutting area and processor tub when the
flail drum is rotating.
Always disengage tractor power takeoff, set park brake, lower
loader forks to the ground, shut off tractor engine, remove key, and
wait for PTO to stop turning before unplugging by hand or
servicing.
Stay out of the processor tub when the PTO is connected to the
tractor.
Keep guards in place and in good condition.
DO NOT ENTER TUB WHILE PARTS ARE ROTATING
- With a bale in the tub
- Without a bale in the tub
Before entering the tub
- Turn off the tractor and remove the key.
- Wait for rotating parts to stop
The bale is unstable and may cause entrapment.
Contact with the moving feed mechanism or rotating flail drum will
cause serious injury or death.
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Section 1 - Safety
STAY AWAY FROM OVERHEAD POWER LINES
Stay away from overhead power lines when transporting
equipment.
Serious injury or death from electrocution can occur without
contacting power lines.
STAY BACK FROM AN OPERATING MACHINE WHICH CAN
DISCHARGE OBJECTS SEVERAL FEET
Stay clear from discharge side when PTO is engaged.
Thrown material or objects leaving the discharge area can cause
serious injury or death.
Do not operate within 100 ft (30m) of any person.
Keep all shields and guards in place.
ENSURE SLOW MOVING VEHICLE SIGN IS IN PLACE
Ensure the Slow Moving Vehicle sign is in place, clean and easily
visible.
Ensure the reflectors are in place, clean and easily visible.
DO NOT RIDE ON MACHINE
Falling from the moving machine can cause serious injury or
death.
Falling from the operating machine can cause being entangled
under the machine or being injured by the machine.
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Section 1 - Safety
READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read, understand and follow all instructions and safety messages
included in this manual and on decals attached to the machine.
These instructions and safety messages contain important
information.
Allow only responsible, properly instructed individuals to operate
and service the machine.
Failure to follow the instructions and safety messages in this
manual and on the decals attached to the machine could result in
serious injury or death.
Keep all safety and instruction decals in good condition. Replace
any missing or damaged decals
SHUT DOWN THE TRACTOR BEFORE DISMOUNTING
TRACTOR
Shut down the tractor and remove the key before repairing,
servicing, lubricating or cleaning the machine.
Relieve all hydraulic pressure in the hoses before going near the
machine. Leave the hydraulics in the “float” position.
INSTALL CYLINDER LOCK BEFORE GOING UNDER RAISED
BALE FORKS
Install and secure the cylinder lock before going under raised bale
forks.
Install and secure cylinder lock before using the twine cutter.
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Section 1 - Safety
USE PAPER OR CARDBOARD TO CHECK FOR HYDRAULIC
LEAKS
To prevent serious injury or death:
Relieve pressure on hydraulic system before repairing, adjusting or
disconnecting.
Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for leaks.
Use wood or cardboard instead of hands.
Keep all components in good repair.
ACCUMULATORS CONTAIN HIGH PRESSURE OIL
Accumulators contain high pressure hydraulic fluid which may
cause serious injury.
Shut off the machine, lower the bale lift and rotate forks to the
home position before performing any maintenance on the
hydraulic system.
THIS IMPLEMENT IS DESIGNED FOR OFF ROAD USE ONLY.
Do not transport with bales in the processor tub.
Do not transport with a bale loaded on the forks.
DO NOT EXCEED PTO SPEED
Do not operate at excess speeds or damage to the machine may
result.
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Section 1 - Safety
DO NOT EXCEED 80
F
TURNS IN OPERATION
Do not operate the Constant Velocity (CV) driveline at greater than
80
F
to prevent damage to the driveline.
SHUT DOWN TRACTOR BEFORE USING TWINE CUTTER
Use the shutdown procedure to ensure no movement of the flail
drum will occur while cutting twine or netwrap.
LOCK FORKS AND FLAIL DRUM BEFORE USING TWINE
CUTTER
Lock forks in the upright position before going under the raised
forks.
Lock the flail drum to ensure no movement of the flail drum will
occur while cutting twine or netwrap.
KEEP THE AXLE U-BOLTS TIGHT
Axles could slide out of the frame if the u-bolts are loose.
Tighten u-bolts after first 5 hours of use and then annually.
Do not extend the axles further than 14".
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
For your safety and the safety of others, this shutdown
proceduremustbefollowedbeforedismountingfromthe
tractor for inspecting, repairing, servicing, cleaning, or
lubricating the machine.
Step 1: Reduce the engine speed to idle.
Step 2: Disengage tractor power takeoff.
Step 3: Set tractor park brake.
Step 4: Lower bale loader forks to the ground.
Step 5: Shut off tractor engine and remove key.
Step 6: Cycle tractor controls to relieve any residual
circuit pressure.
Step 7: Wait for drum to stop turning.
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Section 1 - Safety
SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS
CFR960_B
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Section 2 - Transporting the CFR 960
2.0 TRANSPORTING THE CFR 960
Only tow the CFR 960 behind a
properly sized and equipped
tractor which exceeds the loaded
weight of the CFR 960 by 50%.
Do not tow behind a truck or other
type of vehicle.
The CFR 960 is designed for off
road use only.
Do not transport on public roads
with bales in the processor tub.
Do not transport on public roads
with a bale loaded on the forks.
Check with local traffic regulations
to transport on public roads.
Stay away from overhead power
lines when transporting
equipment. Electrocution can
occur without contacting power
lines.
Do not allow any person to ride
on the tractor or CFR 960. Falling
off can result in serious injury or
death.
Keep the Axle U-Bolts Tight.
Injury could result if axles come
out.
Torque the axle u-bolts to 250 lb-
ft (339 Nm)toensuretheaxlesdo
not slide out of the frame.
Maximum axle extension is 14"
(355 mm).
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Section 2 - Transporting the CFR 960
1. Tractor Requirements
- Roll Over Protection System (ROPS)
- Working seatbelts
- 1 3/8" 21 spline PTO
- PTO requirement
- refer to the “Specifications”
Section for the PTO requirements.
- 3 Spool Control Valves (SCV)
2. Ensure the correct PTO speed.
- Ensure that the tractor PTO speed
matches the CFR 960’s gearbox
speed of 1000 rpm.
- Do not attempt to operate the CFR
960 at a different PTO speed.
Note: Do not use PTO adapters.
PTO adapters will cause a
driveline failure and possible
tractor damage. Your CFR 960
warranty will also be invalid.
3. Adjust the tractor drawbar length.
- Set the drawbar length to 16" (406
mm) for a 1 3/8" 21 spline PTO.
- This lengthismeasuredfromthetipof
the PTO shaft end to the center of the
drawbar hole. (Refer to your tractor’s
operator manual for drawbar
adjustment procedures.)
Note: To prevent damage to the tractor
drawbar, avoid traveling at high
speeds and over rough terrain.
Tractor Drawbar Adjustment
PTO Dimensions
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Section 2 - Transporting the CFR 960
4. Lift the hitch.
- Lift the hitch with the jack (1)
- The hitch is heavy. Do not attempt
to lift it without using the jack.
5. Connect the hitch to the tractor clevis
drawbar.
- Use a 1" (25 mm) pin.
- Secure with a hitch pin clip.
Lift Hitch with the Jack
214074
Connect Hitch to Tractor Clevis Drawbar
214073
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