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)
Highline Team Message
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.
HighlineManufacturingLtd.thanksandcongratulatesyouforselectingaCompleteFeedRation
960 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 .............................................................. 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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