Hillco WTR410 User manual

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Hillco Technologies, Inc. 1010 1st Ave. Nezperce, Idaho
Phone: [phone]
www.hillcotechnologies.com
Operators Manual & Parts Book
Model WTR410
Model WTR510
Wrap Twine Remover
Patent Pending
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Read and understand
operator’s manual prior to
operating this equipment.
Failure to follow operation
instructions could result in
personal injury or damage to
the equipment.
WARNING

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Hillco Technologies, Inc.
1010 1st Avenue
Nezperce, Idaho 83543
www.hillcotechnologies.com email: [email protected]
Phone [phone]
208-937-2461
Fax [phone]
Contact Information
Table of Contents
General Information 3
Serial Number Location 3
Text and Illustrations 3
Abbreviations 3
 RightandleftIdentication 3
Part Orders 3
Warranty 4
Safety 5
Operation 11
Best Practices 12
Adjustments 13
Knife Replacement 14
Hook Replacement 17
Spear Installation 19
Parts Book 20
Upper Frame 21
Lower Frame 22
Hook Arm 23
Hook Cartridge 24
Knife Arm 25
Knife Cartridge 26
Manifold 27
Hydraulic Junction 28
Cylinders 29
Decals 30
Electrical 31
Hydraulic & Electrical Schematics 32
Troubleshooting 33
Notes 34

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SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
TEXT AND ILLUSTRATIONS
The arrangement of this parts catalog is for easy identication of parts. All parts are illustrated in exploded
views in proper relation to each other. Some diagrams refer to other pages for further information. Reference
numbers used in the illustrations refer to line numbers in the part lists. The part lists appear to the right or below
all diagrams and correspond with those diagrams. Included in the part lists, along with the reference numbers
are part numbers, part descriptions and the quantity of the part required per Wrap Twine Remover System.
ABBREVIATIONS
SN “Serial Number” refers to the serial number given to each WTR410/WTR510 by Hillco Technologies. See
above for the Wrap Twine Remover System’s serial number location. This abbreviation is used interchangeably
in both instances. Each Model WTR410/WTR510 uses the following serial number format:
xxxx (sequential numbers).
ASM “Assembly” refers to a whole grouping of parts (shown in the diagram corresponding with the page where
“ASM” is shown unless otherwise noted). Some assemblies have parts that are sold separately, however some
must be purchased as a single unit. Hillco Product Specialists will be able to assist you with any questions.
NS “Not Shown” refers to a part that is not depicted in the illustration.
RIGHT AND LEFT IDENTIFICATION
Thereferencetoright-handandleft-handinthiscatalogisidentiedbytheoperatorsittingintheoperator’sseat,
looking toward the front of the machine (in normal forward travel).
PART ORDERS
Orders must specify product model, serial number, correct part number, complete description, quantity required,
method of shipment, shipping address, and billing address.
Serial
Number Tag
General Information

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Hillco warrants its Class III products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of
twelve (12) consecutive months following the warranty start date.
The warranty start date for Hillco Class III products is the date of the invoice, or the first date of use,
whichever is earliest. Once the warranty period has begun, it cannot be stopped or interrupted.
Hillco warrants genuine Hillco replacement parts and components to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of ninety (90) consecutive days following the Hillco invoice date, or the remainder of the
original equipment warranty period, whichever is longer.
Hillco’s obligation under this parts warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing, any part(s) that, in
Hillco’s judgment, shows evidence of such defect, to the original purchaser. This parts warranty does not cover any
related labor associated with replacing parts deemed to be defective.
Limitations to Warranty
This warranty does not cover:
1) Any product damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, negligence, or improper maintenance.
2) Any unauthorized product alteration or modification.
3) Any unauthorized repairs made with parts other than genuine Hillco parts unless specifically authorized by Hillco.
4) Any repairs performed by anyone other than Hillco or an authorized Hillco dealer unless specifically authorized
by Hillco.
5) Any claims directly resulting from improper installation, except those installations performed by Hillco.
6) Any labor costs associated with the defective part(s).
Warranty Procedure
Hillco Class III Warranty Registration Card must be completed and submitted by retail customer within thirty
(30) days of purchase.
All warranty work must be performed, and claims submitted, within thirty (30) days of the occurrence of the
claim and within the warranty period.
All parts removed during warranty repair should be held for a period of sixty (60) days after the warranty
claim has been submitted to Hillco.
Hillco reserves the right to either inspect the product at the original retail purchaser's location, or the
authorized Hillco’s dealer's location; or require it to be returned to Hillco, transportation charges prepaid, for
inspection.
To file a warranty claim, email [e-mail] with the following information:
•Your full name and phone number
•Proof of purchase
•Description of issue
•Serial number and/or part number(s) of items needing replaced, and
•If available, include any photos that can assist to describe the issue.
Limitation of Liability
Hillco makes no express warranties other than those, which are specifically described herein. Any description of the
goods sold hereunder, including any reference to buyer's specifications and any descriptions in circulars and other media
published by Hillco is for the sole purpose of identifying such goods and shall not create an express warranty that the goods
shall conform to such description.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. There are no
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. This warranty states Hillco's entire and exclusive liability
and buyer's exclusive remedy for any claim for damages in connection with the sale or furnishing of Hillco products, their design,
suitability for use, installation, operation, or for any claimed defects herein. HILLCO WILL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, NOR FOR ANY SUM IN EXCESS OF THE PRICE
RECEIVED FOR THE GOODS FOR WHICH LIABILITY IS CLAIMED.
Neither representative of Hillco nor any dealer associated with Hillco has the authority to change the items of this
warranty in any manner whatsoever, and no assistance to purchaser by Hillco in the repair or operation of any Hillco product
shall constitute a waiver of the conditions of this warranty, nor shall such assistance extend or revive it.
Hillco reserves the right to make improvements in design or changes in specifications at any time, without incurring any
obligation to owners of units previously sold.
Statement of Limited Warranty
1
Class III Warranty
Parts Only

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SIGNAL WORDS
Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION with the safety messages. The
appropriate signal word for each message has been selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER-Animmediateandspecichazard,whichWILLresultin
severe personal injury or death if the proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING-Aspecichazardorunsafepractice,whichCOULDresultin
severe personal injury or death if proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION - Unsafe practices which COULD result in personal injury if
proper practices are not taken, or as a reminder of good safety practices.
NOTICE - is used to address practices not related to physical injury.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Safety
This Safety Alert symbol means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
TheSafetyAlertsymbolidentiesimportantsafetymessagesontheHillcoWrapTwineRemover
and in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death.
Follow the instructions in the safety message.
DANGER
NOTICE
WARNING
CAUTION

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OPERATION SAFETY
1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all safety labels before operating the Wrap
Twine Removal system.
2. Make sure that all controls are in the nuetral position before starting the tractor.
3. Clear the area of all bystanders, especially children, before starting the system and during
operation.
4. Make sure all safety shields are in place before operating the Wrap Twine Remover. Never
operate the machine with the shields removed.
5. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all moving and/or rotating parts.
6. Stay seated in the cab during operation.
7. Operate controls only when sitting in the seat of the tractor.
8. Always travel at a safe speed. Use caution when making turns or traversing ditches.
HYDRAULIC SAFETY
1. Do not search for high-pressure hydraulic leaks without hand and
face protection. A tiny, almost invisible leak can penetrate skin,
thereby requiring immediate medical attention.
2. Use cardboard or wood to detect leaks – never your hands!
3. Before inspecting the hydraulic system of the Wrap Twine Remover
system, install the safety stops where applicable.
4. Before operating the WTR, ensure that there are no obstructions
between or around the arms.
5. Maintainproperhydraulicuidlevels.
6. Ensureallttingsandhosesareingoodrepair.

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Review the Operator’s Manual and all safety items before servicing or maintaining the Wrap Twine
Remover.
2. Stop the engine, wait for any moving parts to stop, block the tires, and the cylinder areas before
servicing, repairing, adjusting, or maintaining the Wrap Twine Remover system.
3. PlaceSelectorswitchtomiddlepositionandsethydraulicstooat(ifpossible)torelievesystem
pressure.
4. Hydraulic oil is under pressure. Use caution when dealing with the hydraulic system.
5. Keep hands, feet clothing and hair away from all moving and/or rotating parts.
6. Clear the area of bystanders, especially children, when carrying out any maintenance, repairs or
making any adjustments.
HIGHWAY OPERATION AND TRANSPORT SAFETY
1. Check with local authorities regarding transport on public roads. Obey all applicable regulations
and laws.
2. Check clearance elevations and widths of implement for travel near power lines, bridges, trees,
etc.
3. Alwaystravelatasafespeed.Usecautionwhenmakingcornersormeetingtra󰀩c.
4. WTR is not designed to transport bales long distances on public roads.
READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL SYMBOL
Decals,whichdisplaythe―ReadOperator’sManual
symbol, are intended to direct the operator to the
Operator’s Manual for further information regarding
maintenance, adjustments and/or procedures for
particular areas of the Wrap Twine Remover. When
a decal displays this symbol refer to the Operator’s
Manual for further instructions.

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Familiarize yourself with the location of all safety labels. Read them carefully to understand the safe
operation of your machine.
Safety Labels
TO APPLY NEW OR REPLACEMENT LABELS
1. Make sure the label area is smooth by removing any debris such as dirt or old labels.
2. Wash the area with soap and water and then dry it thoroughly.
3. Aftertheareahascompletelydried,pealthebackingo󰀨thesafetylabelandplaceitontothecleanedarea.
4. Make sure all areas of the label have adhered to the machine by pressing down on the entire face of the
label, including the corners.

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WARNING
Avoid bodily injury from hydraulic oil under pressure.
Shuto󰀨engineandremovekeybeforeinspectingor
servicing the hydraulic system.
Do not search for high-pressure hydraulic leaks without
hand and face protection 155136

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Hydraulics, Electrical, and Implement connections.
Attach the Wrap Twine Remover to your loader as per the instructions in your loader’s Operator’s Manual.
Connect the two hydraulic hoses to the service ports on the loader tractor. (If your tractor is not equipped with
service ports at the front of the loader you can route hoses from the rear of the tractor, these hoses are not
included in the kit.) Connect the electrical plug near the manifold and the system is ready for use.
Do not cycle the knife or hooks when
someone is near the WTR.
WARNING
DANGER
PINCH POINT HAZARD
Keep hands, feet and body away from
moving parts.
Do not stand or climb on machine
when operating.
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NOTICE
Maximum Lifting
Capacity:
3000 lbs
(1360 kg)
156088

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Operation:
The WTR has three functions controlled by a switch box in the cab.
Bale Squeeze – Used to squeeze the bale and position the hooks and knife into position to grab and cut the
bale twine/wrap.
Rotate – Used to rotate the squeeze arms out of the way when handling bales that are tightly stacked
Cut – Cycles a series of hooks on the left arm and a knife on the right arm. The hooks grab into the bale and
capture the twine/wrap while the knife simultaneously cuts the twine/wrap.
If WTR power is connected to permanent power, leave
the switch in the center (rotate) position to avoid drain-
ing the battery.
NOTICE

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Best Practices
Position the bale squeeze arms so that they are level
with the bale and slightly below the bale center line.
After cutting the bale covering, open the bale squeeze
arms fully to put some tension into the twine/wrap.
Next rotate the arms upward to pull the wrap free from
the bale. Then tip the bale downward and allow it to
slideforwardo󰀨thespears.

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Adjustments:
The hook bank can be moved in/out of the left arm to adjust how deep the hooks are reaching into the bale.
For twine wrapped bales it is best to have the hooks reach further into the bale to ensure they get behind each
string. For round bales with net wrap the hooks can be adjusted inwards to reduce the amount of hay that is
trapped by the hooks.
Hook Depth Adjustment
Use 9/16” Socket

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Knife blade replacement
Use the following procedure to safely remove the knife
cartridge for blade replacement
Open the arms at least 1 foot from their fully closed
positionthenshuto󰀨thevehicleengineandremove
the key.
Open the rear access cover (A) on the outside of the
arm and disconnect the rod end of the cylinder from the
knife cartridge. Place one of the keeper pins (C) from
the cylinder through the hole at the center of the knife
cartridge where the blade extends out. This will help
prevent the blade accidentally extending outward while
the cartridge is removed.
If equipped with the net wrap hook, open the front
access cover (B) and disconnect the struts from the
rocker assembly. The struts will be removed with the
knife cartridge.
B
A
C
WARNING
The knife blade is very
sharp! Wear proper
protective equipment
while handling the knife.
NOTICE
If the blade is cycled while
the safety pin is in place,
irreparable damage will occur.

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Remove the six bolts (A) from the inside face of the
cartridge then remove the cartridge taking extra care
to ensure that the knife blade remains inside the car-
tridge. You will have to tip the cartridge downward to
clear the arm frame.
Set the cartridge on a sturdy work surface and re-
move the linkages (B) that connect the knife holder to
the cartridge.
From the outside of the cartridge remove the safety
pin (C) and then the knife holder
Slide the knife holder forward then rotate to remove
the knife holder from the cartridge frame as shown.
A
B
C

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Using a T30 wrench remove the screws (A) holding
the blade to the knife holder. When re-installing the
blade make sure to match the angle of the blade to
the angle of the knife holder at the front and rear.
Use locktite on all bolts and tighten them to 75 in-
lbs.
Assembly is the reverse of the process above.
A

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Hook replacement
Use the following procedure to safely remove the
hook cartridge for hook replacement
Open the arms at least 1 foot from their fully closed
position. Ensure that the hooks are fully retracted.
Shuto󰀨thevehicleengineandremovethekey.
Open the access cover (A) on the outside of the arm
and disconnect the rod end of the cylinder from the
hook cartridge.
Remove the six bolts (B) from the inside face of the
cartridge then remove the cartridge
CAUTION
A
B
Be aware of pinching
hazards while handling the
hook cartridge.

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Set the cartridge on a sturdy work surface. The
hooks can be removed one at a time by removing
the two bolts that attach them to the pivot frame and
actuator arm. It is recommended that you replace
the bushing when replacing the hook.
When re-installing the hooks, tighten the bolt (A)
that passes through the pivot bushing snugly but
only tighten the bolt (B) on the actuation arm tight
enough that the bolt can still be turned freely by
hand. If the bolts to the actuation arm are too tight
the mechanism can bind.
Assembly is the reverse of the process above.
A
B

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Spear Installation
The WTR comes with and three upper (A) and
an optional four lower (B) spear locations. Up
to seven spears in any combination can be in-
stalled. Three spears are included. An additional
fourth spear is included with the optional lower
mount.
B
A

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Setup
Read this prior to beginning the setup procedure:
Due to the variety of different loader options on the market, the WTR is shipped without service
hoses from the manifold to the loader hydraulics. Secondly, if your tractor does not have
auxiliary hydraulics at the loader then hoses from the rear remotes will need to be routed to the
WTR. It is advisable to have these hoses made prior to beginning the system setup.
Hillco recommends a 3/8 inch service hose with 90° -8 (1/2”) SAE Oring Face seal fittings on
one end and the quick coupler option of your choice on the other end.
Step 1:
Unpackaging and Inventory:
Unpack the WTR system, including the boxed items, and compare the items to the inventory list
below. If there are any damaged or missing items contact Hillco Technologies, Inc. at 1-800-
937-2461 for assistance.
Item Description
Quantity
Weight (Pounds)
Center Assembly
1
640
Hook Arm Assembly
1
200 (WTR510), 175 (WTR410)
Knife Arm Assembly
1
200 (WTR510), 175 (WTR410)
Bale Spears
2*
30
--Boxed Items --
9
Hose Support
4
Operators Manual
1
3/4-10 x 2-1/2” Bolt, Grade 8
8
3/4-10 Stover Nut, Grade 8
8
Switch Box Assembly
1
Harness, Switch box to Valve
1
Ram-Mount U-bolt kit
1
Ram-Mount Double Swivel Arm
1
5/16-18 x 3-1/2” Bolt, Grade 5
6
5/16 Ny-lock Nut, Grade 8
6
* Additional spears are available at the time of order.
You will also need the loader adapter kit chosen at the time of ordering. It may have been
shipped separately.