McHale F5000 Installation instructions

F5000 Baler Range
Re-Assembly Instructions

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Only suitably qualified persons experienced in Mechanical
assembly and handling, should attempt to take on this task, so it’s
achieved in a safe manner.
Always wear clothing and safety equipment that is fit for the job at
hand. When conducting re-assembly or maintenance work always
support machine properly, where possible always lower the
attachment or implement to the ground before working on the machine.
The crane or lifting device must be capable of lifting a minimum load
of 5 tonnes (5,000 kg). Only use chains or strapping that are rated for a
minimum load of 2.5 tonnes (2,500 kg) per chain or strap when using
the lift eye locations on the chassis.
Never go under a suspended machine or attempt to try and stop it if
moving erratically, death or serious injury may result. Always be
observant of people and objects around the suspended machine and do
not allow the machine to impact heavily on the ground after suspension
or movement.
The operator manual should be used along with these instructions for
full specifications. Only competent persons who have read and fully
understood the operator’s manual are qualified to operate this machine.

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Packaged baler as delivered.
Re-move all plastic shrink
wrap carefully and dispose of
responsibly.
Next remove all loose parts
from the top of the machine as
shown.

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Using a suitable crane, chains
and slings, remove all heavy
items as follows.
Attach a sling around the
drawbar hitch-eye and take up
slack as shown.
Lift and remove drawbar
carefully.
NOTE: All bolts, washers,
spacers and nuts will be used
during re-assembly.

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Gently place drawbar on the
floor ensuring it is both in the
correct position and
orientation.
Next remove all loose parts
from the front of the machine
as shown.
Remove brackets from
gearbox.

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Open box with spare parts.
Lift crop roller assembly and
attach it to the pick-up reel.
NOTE: Some machines may
have a grass guard option
instead of a crop roller.
Secure the crop roller or grass
guard with reel hinge pins and
linchpins as shown.

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There are two options for the drawbar:
1. Low drawbar.
2. High drawbar.
Tractors typically are either low-hitch or high hitch and drawbar on the
machine should be set up accordingly. When changing from a low to a high
drawbar set-up, the drawbar is inverted and the hitch-eye is adjusted
horizontally, in the orientation shown.
Once the height of tractor hitch (T) is measured in mm, then allowing for
hitch-eye offset (E) the height (H) to centre of pivot point A can be
established (H ≈T + E).

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Position Low Drawbar setting H High drawbar setting H
B1 410 800
B2 450 880
B3 480 990
B4 520 1030
B5 555 1070
The closest value of H can be selected from table below to determine the most
suitable bolt hole position for B, depending on whether low or high drawbar
set-up.
Once adjusted, ensure safety bolt is re-installed and all bolts tightened
securely.
Drawbar configuration

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Option 1:
Low drawbar setting
Using a crane along with chains
or slings positioned midway for
balance as shown, lift and attach
the drawbar to the gearbox.
Secure drawbar hinge points
with M30x150mm pivot bolts.
Add the large 10mm spacers
against the gearbox on each side
as shown.
Elevate drawbar gently until
desired height is achieved.
(See table on previous page)
This height might have to be
re-adjusted after the wheels are
fitted.
NOTE: Use only high strength
drawbar bolts as supplied.
Never substitute with inferior
or low grade replacements!
Once the selected height is
achieved, with the correct hole
aligned, secure drawbar with
M24x120mm bolts on both sides.
Ensure bushings, washers and nuts
are located on the outside as shown.
NOTE: Location of the M24 bolt in
the back of the drawbar may vary
according to the height of the
tractor hitch. The drawbar should
be always adjusted so that the
machine sits level.

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Attach M16 safety bolt,
washers and nyloc nut as
illustrated.
Leave bolts loose at this stage.
Attach front guard and step
assembly to the gearbox.
Ensure the heavy 10mm
spacers are positioned as
shown on both sides of the
machine.