New Holland BigBaler PLUS User guide

BigBaler PLUS
Quick Operation Guide

Contents
General Overview……………………………………………………………………1
Drawbar Adjustment………………………………………………………………2
Pick Up setup………..……………………………………..........................3-4
Pre-Compression……………………………………………………………………5
Bale Formation………………………………………………………………………6
Operating Indicators………………………………………………………………7
Operating Tips……………………………………………………………………….8
Packer Cutter Machines…………..………………………………..………9-11
Rotor Cutter Machines……………..…………………………….……….12-15
Bale Compression….…………………………..…………………………...16-20
Hay Dogs Inspection……………………………………………………………..21
Driveline Protection……………………………………………………………..22
Timing Marks Check……………………………………………………………..23
Needle Protection Latch Check…………………………………………….24
Knotting System Operation………………….………………………….25-27
Twine Storage………………………..……...........................................28
Trouble shooting…..…………..……...........................................28-35
Notes……………………………………………………………………………….36-38

General Overview
1
1. Pick up
2. Feeding and pre-compression
3. Bale compression
4. Knotting
5. Bale dropping
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5

Drawbar Adjustment
Adjustment of the drawbar hitch is critical to achieve optimal crop flow pattern
for the pickup
•A = ground to hitch height
•B = ground to output PTO tractor
•Adjust the position and tighten the bolts to 304—335 Nm
Note: the correct drawbar hitch height will depend on the model type and tyre
configuration. Refer to the Operators Manual, Section 4—Drawbar connection
and adjustment
2
The mounting position of the housing of the
mid-ship-bearing differs in functions of the
machine type and tires installed. There is 5
different positions- Please see operator
manual.

3
Pick Up Setup - Weight
Set the correct pick-up height and flotation.
The minimum tine to ground clearance is
25mm Avoid crop contamination with the
ground
Adjust flotation to give 30 –50kg of pick-up
down force.
The crop is continuously picked-up and fed
into the machine by the pick-up assembly. The
baffle plate on the side of the pick up reel
helps guide the material into the machine.
Four centering augers move the material from
the ends of the pick-up into the feeding
system.
Retract the cylinder and lower the pickup to
the ground.
Remove the special tool (1) from the cylinder
body (held in place by two wing-nuts) and
insert the tool horizontally into the shield
slots (7).
Raise the pickup and the special tool (1) will
hold the spring in the position you have
selected
Relocate the spring force setting collar (5) to
the position that best suites your machine
Lower the pickup until the special tool is free
Remove the special tool (1) from the shield
slots (7) and attach it back onto the cylinder
body using the two wing-nuts. 5

Pick Up Setup - Height
Gauge wheel adjustment
To position the gauge wheels proceed as follows:
•Put the machine on level ground and lower the pick-up.
•Turn the pickup reel manually until pick-up tines (1) of one bar are positioned in
their lowest position.
•Adjust the pickup gauge wheels (2) so
that the pickup tines (1) clear the
ground by a minimum of 30 mm
(1.18 in). In uneven or stony ground
conditions, adjust the gauge wheels
to provide 50 – 80 mm (2.0 – 3.1 in)
between the ground and the pickup
tines, depending on crop and field
conditions.
To adjust the height of the gauge
wheels, simply pull on the locking
pin (1) and select the required hole
for working height.
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2
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Pre-Compression
Set the stuffer lever 2—3 notches from the rear for silage and gradually
move the lever forward as the crop becomes drier
Note: The setting of the stuffer trip linkage determines the size of the
slice injected into the bale chamber and depends on crop conditions
5

Bale Formation
Number of Slices
Each slice wants to be 2 ½ - 3” in thickness
For a 5ft silage bale = 60 inches = 20 –24 slices per bale
For an 8ft straw bale = 96 inches = 32 –38 slices per bale
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Main Screen

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1. Information screen - This area displays the information of process and status of
the machine.
2. Menu bar - Displays a variety of buttons for operator selection. An arrow denotes
more lines are available above or below those shown.
3. Select implement key - Select the “Application Grid select” button to view and
choose from a grid of icons for all ISOBUS devices. If a camera is installed use this
button to switch to it.
4. Next implement key - Used to switch to the next ISOBUS device of which the
baler can be one.
5. VT screen - Select this button to view the active implement.
6. Home screen - Select this button and you will return to the home screen.
7. Job - Current active job.
8. Alarms/faults - Active alarms and/or faults.
9. The text at the bottom of the “ISOBUS” screen identifies the active application.
Screen Layout

Operating Indicators
Pre-charge Operating Indicators
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•SmartFill™II system (drive direction indicators)
(1)
•No (colored) arrows shown: sufficient fill of the
precompression chamber, keep driving straight
over the center of the windrow.
•Green = suggestion of slight steering correction
•Light orange = recommend steering correction.
When staying too long in this zone, chance of
bale deformation.
•Dark orange = pay attention, strongly
recommend immediate steering correction
When staying too long in this zone, chance of
bale deformation
•Red = immediate steering correction needed,
chance of bale deformation and twine snap.
Capacity indicator (2)
•The capacity indication is the ratio between the
number of plunger strokes per stuffer stroke.