MAXILATOR MBSX100 User manual

Maxilator is a Division of TIE DOWN ENGINEERING
605 Stonehill Drive SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30336 www.tiedown.com • 800-241-1806 • 404-344-0000
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M1569: Rev. 11-28-17
MBSX100 Bale Splitter
Operators Manual
The Maxilator Bale Splitter MBSX100 is an ideal
system for feeding round bales. The bale splitter
grips the plastic while splitting the bale in half for
easy feeding in feed rings, alleys and mixer
wagons. This system saves time and labor while
increasing safety. The bale splitter can reduce
mixing times by up to 70 percent while reducing
wear and tear on your equipment.
Specifications
Height open: 79" Height closed: 39"
Width: 44" Length: 83"
Weight: 1065 lbs Hydraulic Connection: Double acting
Skid Steer Attachment
To mount the bale splitter, simply line up your loader’s mounting plate to the rear mount-
ing plate, engage the attachment wedges, and lower levers until they’re locked securely
in place.
Hydraulic Connections
Skid Steer Attachment and Connections

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Operating Directions for the
Bale Splitter
1. To pick up a bale, open the bale splitter blade to maximum
open position.
2. Drive up to bale, lowering blade on the opposite side (Pict 1).
3. Center bale so it is equally spaced on each side of splitter (Pict 2).
4. Drive into bale so wrap is touching wrap hooks.
5. Position of cross pipe will vary for bale size. You will have to check
for correct knife placement to cut core.
6. Engage the blade slightly to a snug fit. lift the bale. At this time
relocate the bale to the desired place of cutting (Pict 3).
7. Bale size will determine how much space is between bale and cross
pipe to in order to cut core.
8. Engage knife on the bale to ensure tightness to wrap hooks (Pict 4).
9. Press electro servo valve button to extend wrap hooks.
10. Shut power off to electro servo valve
11. Lift bale to cut over TMR mixer, bale feeder or feed alley.
12. Engage knife all the way through the bale. Tip the splitter down
slightly, open the blade all the way open (Pict 5).
13. All that should be left on the splitter is the wrap. Engage servo valve
and release wrap (Pict 6).
IMPORTANT:
The Bale Splitter is designed for round bales
of hay, straw, sileage and cornstalks ONLY. Pict. 1
Pict. 2
Pict. 4
Pict. 5
Pict. 6
Red Bale
Guides
Red Bale
Guides
Pict. 3

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Safety Precautions
1. Never allow people or animals near the machine while in operation.
2. Always leave the blade in the closed position when not in use.
3. When providing maintenance to your machine disconnect all hydraulic lines from your tractor.
4. When leaving your tractor always lower your bale splitter to the ground and shut off your tractor.
5 The blades on the bale splitter are very sharp and extreme caution should be taken while operating.
6. Maxilator Equipment LLC (TIE DOWN, Inc.) shall not be held responsible for damage to the machine or
the operator if the machine is not used according to the operating instructions or safety precaution.
Maintenance Procedures
1. Grease the bale splitter at regular intervals using the grease fittings located on the cutting arms and
the hydraulic cylinders.
2. Check for hydraulic leaks on a regular basis. Hydraulic lines are under extreme pressure and caution
should be taken when inspecting.
3. The blades on the bale splitter should always be sharp. When sharpening is necessary use a file.
4. The bale spears on the lower portion of the bale splitter can work their way loose, check on a
regular basis.
MAXILATOR BALE SPLITTER LIMITED WARRANTY
Maxilator Equipment LLC is a Division of Tie Down Engineering (TIE DOWN Inc.), here after referred to as “TIE DOWN”. TIE
DOWN will repair or replace, free of charge, any part, or parts of the Maxilator Bale Splitter that are defective in material
or workmanship or both for 90 days from date of purchase. Additionally, TIE DOWN warrants the Bale Splitter non wearing
parts for one year from date of delivery to the original purchaser when properly installed, used and maintained by the
purchaser. Return the defective unit to the dealer or contact TIE DOWN direct at 800-241-1806, x1525.
This warranty does not apply to damage or loss caused by any or all of the following circumstances or conditions:
• Damage caused during assembly or installation.
• Parts, accessories, materials or components used with or replacing any Bale Splitter part not obtained from or
approved in writing by TIE DOWN.
• Misapplication, misuse and failure to follow the directions or observe cautions and warnings on installation, operation,
application, inspection or maintenance specified in any TIE DOWN quotation, acknowledgment, sales literature,
specification sheet or installation instruction and service manual ("applicable literature").
If requested by TIE DOWN, purchaser shall return the alleged defective product to TIE DOWN for examination at
purchasers expense. TIE DOWN will not pay for expenses incurred in returning a product to TIE DOWN without TIE
DOWN's prior written authority. TIE DOWN shall not be liable for any other expenses purchaser incurs to remedy any
defect. Purchasers waive subrogation on all claims under any insurance.
To Obtain Technical Assistance: To enable TIE DOWN to respond to a request for assistance or evaluation of customer or
user operating difficulty, please provide at a minimum the following information by calling 404-344-0000:
• Model number, serial number and all other data on the specific component which appears to be involved in
the difficulty.
• The date and from whom you purchased your Bale Splitter.
• State your difficulty, being sure to mention the following: Application and Environment.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER NOR EXTEND TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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(1-866-429-2253)
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Maxilator is a Division of
TIE DOWN ENGINEERING
605 Stonehill Drive SW • Atlanta, Georgia 30336
800-241-1806 • 404-344-0000
ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Trade, brand names and drawings are the intellectual property of
TIE DOWN ENGINEERING. ©2017 TIE DOWN, Inc.
Manual #08292 (M1569 Rev. 11/28/17)
MBSX100 Bale Splitter Replacement Parts
Bale Splitter
Frame Weldment
Part #MAX-MKX1
Bale Splitter Cross Bar
Includes 28 mounting nuts and bolts
Part #MAX-MKX3
Bale Splitter
Cutting Arm Weldment
Part #MAX-MKX2
Bale Splitter Cutting Teeth
Part #MAX-MKX4
Bale Splitter Wrap
Retention Mechanism
Part #MAX-
Bale Splitter
Hydraulic Piston
Part #MAX-
Bale Splitter
Safety Side Guide
Part #MAX-21
To order replacement parts: contact TIE DOWN ENGINEERING Customer Service [phone] or [phone].