IBEX TX31 User manual

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TX31 Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap
IMPORTANT
READ
BEFORE
FIRST USE

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TX31 Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap
STARTUP ESSENTIALS
Review the owner’s manual for full details on how to properly and safely operate the
machine. Some of the questions you have will likely be answered in the owner’s
manual.
Be sure to get to know and fully test the machine prior to the baling session. Try
cutting, raking, and baling a small section of your field as practice, when there is no
pressure to get the hay crop in before a storm. This is important because the machine
is new to you, and it will take some time to become accustomed to how it operates. If
your first use is during a live baling session and you run into problems, you risk losing a
good hay crop as the cut hay is left in the field longer than desirable or is rained on.
Do not run the baler at too slow a speed. The baler should be run at 540 RPM at the
PTO and not any slower. Your tractor’s engine speed is not the same as your PTO
speed, but it is directly linked to it. Consult your tractor’s manual if you are unsure how
to achieve 540 RPM at the PTO. Multiple problems can be traced back to running the
baler at too slow a speed. There is no need to “go easy on it”. The baler is built
assuming that the user will run it that fast. Also, drive the tractor forward at as quick a
forward speed as possible without the hay bunching up. Baling at too slow of a forward
speed will result in uneven feeding and cause problems as well.
Spare shear bolts are located on the left side of the machine inside the front door (left
and right are as if sitting on the tractor facing forward). The bolt is installed on the
machine on the front-most sprocket. It will shear if excess strain is placed on the
machine to protect it. It is not normal to shear multiple bolts during normal use. If this
happens, contact you Ibex Equipment dealer for assistance.
PTO shafts are supplied at a standard length that is enough to fit tractors of all sizes, so
your shaft may need to be cut to length. See the included PTO Shaft Cutting Guide for
further details.
The machine comes with a 9V battery that powers the bale chamber full alarm. The
battery is inside a battery box that is enclosed in a grey outer weather-proofing box as
shown in Figure 1. The battery box has a switch that is turned off by default. Before
using the machine, be sure to open the grey box, turn on the switch, and test that the
horn is getting power. You can do this by depressing the sensor switch shown in Figure
2 below.

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Figure 1 (right side of baler, behind door)
Figure 2 (right side of baler, behind door)
Never use water to clean the baler. Keep the baler sheltered from water at all times.
Water can wreak havoc on metal, especially over time. Instead, use compressed air to

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blow out any loose debris, and use a broom or brush to brush away any debris that
remains. The more protected the baler is in storage, the longer it will last and the
better it will perform.
When raking, create a windrow that is not too large and not too small for the baler.
The optimal windrow will have a width of 28-32 inches and a height of 12-16 inches.
The more uniform the windrows, the smoother the operation will be and the more
consistent the bale weights will be.
ASSEMBLY TIPS
The top part of the metal shipping frame is easily removed to facilitate assembly by
removing the four mounting bolts at the base.
Wheel installation:
oOption 1: Lift the baler from above using a loader or forklift with suitable
capacity. Use the two lift hooks on top of the baler. The baler weighs about
1,100 lbs. Raise the baler up from the pallet, then install the wheels as well as
the wheeled stand that mounts to the front of the baler. The hardware for the
wheels is either in the twine chamber or in a separate small parts bag, and
includes a bolt, washer, and nut for each side. The wheel has two dust cover
caps. Be sure these are secure. A drop of medium strength thread locker is
suggested to keep them from coming off easily.
oOption 2: If an appropriate lift is not available, the baler can be freed from the
pallet by mounting it to the tractor’s 3-point hitch and lifting it. However, the
baler’s 3-point pins must be freed from the shipping frame’s mounting brackets
first. To do this, the baler must be lifted from the front. This can be
accomplished using the top link 3-point pin, using the tractor’s loader, an engine
hoist, or a similar tool. Once this is done, the wheeled stand can be installed.
Once the 3 point pins are freed, link them up to the tractor and lift the baler
from the pallet. Note that the stand may already be installed in the lifted
position on the front of the baler, or it may be stowed in the twine storage
chamber.
The baler is shipped without the net wrap feeding lever installed, to avoid damage
during shipping. Remove the small red guard on the upper part of the machine, on the
right side (left and right are as if the baler is attached to the tractor, and the operator
is sitting on the tractor facing forward). Install the lever as shown in the image below

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using the roll pin. Then attach the eye of the lift rod to the outside face of the lever
using the screw, as shown.
Then install the return spring as shown below.
A free roll of net comes installed in the machine. Note how it is installed for future
reference, and refer to the owner’s manual for tips on installing a new roll.
Remember to oil all chains before using the machine, including the pickup chain which
is on the lower part of the machine on the left side, obscured by a metal cover.