ORKEL GP 1260 User manual

Operator’s manual
Orkel GP1260 and GP 1260 HiT
Original operator’s manual, published 2013
Manufacturer:
Orkel AS Johan Gjønnes veg
N-7320 Fannrem Norway
Serial number, baler
Serial number, wrapper

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Orkel GP 1260 round baler!
Orkel machines are renowned for their quality and strength, and are well suited to a range of
conditions. This is the result of continuous product development and thorough quality con-
trol prior to shipping. We have conducted an assessment procedure in accordance with the
Machinery Directive (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY), and the machine is CE
marked.
A plate with the serial number indicated, is located at the right side of the tow bar, and on the
right side of the front crossbeam (under the HiT frame). Always state the serial number
when contacting a Orkel dealer, whether you are ordering parts or requesting technical assis-
tance.
The operator must read this manual and safety instructions before starting up, or servicing
the machine. Read them carefully to ensure that you are familiar with the safety, use and
maintenance requirements. Make daily service a part of your routine.
This operator guide is standard for:
Orkel GP 1260 and GP 1260 HiT.
New Holland Rollbaler 125 and Rollbaler 125 Combi.
Case IH RB 544 and RB 544 Silage pack.
Please note that text sections that only concern HiT/Combi/Silage pack, are marked:AA
Check that this operator guide matches your machine .
We strongly recommend that the instructions in this guide are followed to ensure your per-
sonal safety and the lifespan of the machine.
Information in the manual relating to personal safety is marked with
the above sign and with bold text.
Please pay special attention to these sections.
Yours sincerely
Orkel AS
HiT

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INDEX:
1.Introduction
1.1 General.
1.2 Dimensions and weight
1.3 Safety
2.Safety instructions
2.1 Introduction
2.2 General safety instructions
2.3 Mechanical connection and disconnection
2.4 Adjustment
2.5 Maintenance and service
2.6 Lifting
2.7 Use
2.8 Transport
2.9 Parking
2.10 Dismantling
2.11 Warning signs/ labels
2.12 Warning signs, explanations
3. Connecting the baler to the tractor
3.1 Electrical
3.2 Hydraulic
3.3 Mechanical
3.4 PTO axle
3.4.1 PTO speed
4. Settings
4.1 Height adjustment.
4.2 Settings in Control Box.
4.3 Mechanical settings.
4.4 Hydraulic settings.
5. Preparations, prior to driving
5.1 Installing the wide film or net roller (HiT system).
5.2 Installing the net roller (GP 1260)
5.3 Installing the wrapping film roller.
5.4 Adding grease to the lubrication system
5.4 Adding oil to the lubrication system
5.5 Ensiling fluid

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6. Start up
6.1 Explanations to the control box.
6.2 Control routines.
6.3 Driving technique
6.3.1 Driving technique, hillside/slopes
6.4 Obstruction in pick up or feeder unit
7. Technical information cont.
7.1 Electric system
7.2 Hydraulic system
7.3 Chamber lock and chamber pressure systems
7.4 Grass cutting system, knives, dismantling and grinding
7.5 HiT system overview
7.5.1 HiT system release lever adjustment
7.6 HiT system, sensors
7.7 HiT system, hydraulics
7.8 HiT system, mechanical
7.9 HiT system, general adjustments
7.9.1 HiT system, net/widefilm brake
7.10 Hydraulic scheme, balers with HiT system
7.11 Net system (traditional). description and adjustments
7.12 Lubrication system
7.13 Drive chains and covers
7.14 Wrapper film overlap. Adjustment
7.15 Sensor scheme baler with traditional net tying
7.16 Sensor scheme wrapper
7.17 Program menus
7.18 Baling Programs. Explanations to the menu.
8. Maintenance.
8.1 Daily maintenance.
8.2 Lubrication
8.3 Service
8.4 Cleaning.
8.5 Winter storage.
8.6 Wheels and tyres
8.6.1 Jacking points
8.7 Spare parts

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9. Contact information.
9.1 Vital telephone numbers
9.2 e-mail and webpage
10. Technical data
10. Recommended settings in “Baling programs”
10.1 Specifications
10.2 Additional equipment, options
11. Transport
11.1 Tying down/strap
11.2 Lift/Hoist
12. Declaration of conformity
13. Warranty.
13.1 Terms and conditions
13.2 Warranty and warranty claims

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1. Introduction
1.1 General
This GP 1260 machine is designed for baling grass, straw and hay, and only for this
purpose.
The bales will have a diameter of 1220 mm, and a width of 1220 mm.
The bales might weigh up to 1000 kg.
The GP 1260 machine has to be used accordingly to the instructions given in this
manual. If you are in doubt regarding the range of use of the machine, contact Orkel,
or your local Orkel representative.
1.2 Dimensions and weight:
GP 1260 (Rollbaler 125 / RB 544)
Weight: 3050Kg
Height: 215cm
Width: 272/292/322cm
Length: 386cm
GP 1260 HiT (Rollbaler 125 Combi / RB 544 Silage pack)
Weight: 4800Kg
Height: 265cm
Width: 299cm
Length: 590cm
1.3 Safety
Before any use, or doing any kind of work on the machine, the
“safety instructions” in chapter 2 has to be read carefully and understood.

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2. INDEX, SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Introduction
2.2 General safety instructions
2.3 Mechanical Connection/disconnection
2.4 Adjustments
2.5 Maintenance
2.6 Lifting
2.7 Use
2.8 Transport
2.9 Parking
2.10 Dismantling
2.11 Label warnings
2.12 Label warnings, explanation

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2.1 Safety introduction
Danger of severe injury is present if the machine is not being handled pursuant to
descriptions made in operator`s manual/safety instructions.
All care and attention has been taken in design and production of this Orkel machine, to min-
imize the danger in operating the baler. However, there is a certain amount of risk to person-
nel operating the baler. It is strongly recommended that the operators, take all possible pre-
cautions to ensure both their own safety, and others who may be in the area.
NOTE: Orkel Round baler GP 1260 can only be used for baling grass, hay and straw!
Before operating, adjusting or servicing the machine, it is important that operators manual
and safety instructions are carefully read and understood by the operator.
Operator’s manual should be regarded as a part of the machine. Make sure this guide is fol-
lowing the baler if “resale”
By reading this operator’s manual you will be able to understand:
1 How the machine operates.
2 How to operate it safely without hazard to either the operator or persons in the area
3 How to successfully use the machine to its fully potential.
WARNING: Ignoring the safety instructions can result in death or serious injury!

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2.2 General safety instructions
Before any maintenance, cleaning, disassembly of parts and adjustment is made on the
machine. Always: Disengage the PTO drive clutch. Stop the tractor engine, activate
the hand brake and remove the key to prevent the tractor from being started
accidentally.
Before operation:
Thoroughly read and understand the relevant chapter in the operators manual. Do not
start the tractor before all persons are in safe distance to the machine. Keep children
and spectators off and away from machine when operating. The area around the ma
chine should be kept clear at all times. Keep area between tractor and baler clear of
people under coupling and uncoupling.
Operation:
Do not wear loose or baggy clothing, when working on the machine and keep hands,
feet and clothing away from moving parts. Stop tractor engine before removing guards
and shields. Keep all guards and shields in place and in correct order. Use ear protect
tion if the noise of the machine and tractor is too loud. (without cabin)
It is not allowed to stay on the machine when operating.
Never remove material from machine when operating, and never feed material (twine,
net or crop) manually into machine. Stop tractor engine and remove the key before un
blocking pick up.
When baling dry material like dry grass, hay or straw, extra care has to be taken.
Service/maintenance:
Before starting, make sure of the machine is clear of people, and that all tools and
loose objects have been removed and correctly stowed. Do not do service or remove
hydraulic hoses when the hydraulic system is under pressure.
Owner:
The owner is responsible for making this information available to the operator. This to
ensure safe use and proper maintenance of the baler.
WARNING: CHILDREN UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE MUST NEVER OP-
ERATE THE MACHINE!

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2.3 Mechanical connection/disconnection
1. Keep people away from area between tractor and baler during connection and dis
connection. Be aware of squeezing hazard!
2. Disconnection has to take place on plain ground, and the baler has to be parked in a
stable position to prevent overturn. Use parking chocks
3. Make sure that the PTO direction of rotation, and rotation speed RPM of the tractor
correspond to the machine’s settings. Wrong direction or RPM can lead to serious
damage to the machine.
4. Make sure the hydraulic couplings are clean and undamaged before connecting and
activating the hydraulic system.
5. Before starting, ensure the machine is clear of people and all tools and loose objects
have been removed and correctly stowed.
6. When PTO shaft is removed from the tractor it must be secured to the baler with the
chain provided to prevent accidental damage.
7. Stop tractor engine and ensure that there is no pressure on the hydraulic system,
when disconnecting.
8. Oil under pressure, can penetrate through your skin and cause severe inflammation.
9. Use eye and skin protection to prevent direct contact with oil.
10. Disconnect the hydraulic hoses and electric cables before moving the tractor away.

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2.4 Adjustments
When adjusting machine always disengage the PTO drive, stop tractor motor and re
move the key. Wait until all moving parts have stopped.
Working on knife system. Read instructions closely!
Always use the safety pipes on the tailgate lifting cylinders while working inside the
chamber.
Working on HiT knife/wrapper. Read instructions closely!
Be ware of sharp edges, always use personal safety gear
2.5 Maintenance/service
Prior to carrying out a major service or repairs to the machine it should be thoroughly
cleaned or washed down if necessary. The machine should stand on a flat surface and
the wheels blocked to prevent movement.
Cleaning
The two side panels can be removed when cleaning is done. The rollers may be
activated slowly, by engaging the power shaft to move them to the required position.
Warning: Hazardous operation! Before doing this operation, the machine must be
clear of all other personnel.
Fire hazard!
Dry material mixed with oil spill in/on the baler represent a very flammable combina
tion. Fire precautions must taken when welding and grinding is done to the machine.
Under these conditions a fire extinguisher should always be at hand.
2.6 Lifting
Only use lifting gear with sufficient capacity to lift the machine.
Hook-up points are marked with a label. (see to the left)
Do not lift the machine by hooking elsewhere.
P_030

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2.7 Use:
Keep children and others away from the machine when operating. The area around the
baler should be kept clear at all times. Make sure that no one is behind the baler when
unloading a new bale.
NOTE: Avoid uncontrolled unloading of bale in slopes/hillsides.
Material will feed into baler very fast. Never remove or add material manually from/to
the machine when operating!
Beware of moving rotor or rollers. Never manually feed net into machine.
2.8 Transport:
The standard speed limit is set to 30 km/h (road conditions.)
In some countries, the baler could be labelled with a speed limit of 40Km/h. Make
sure you know the traffic regulations/speed limits in your country, before entering the
road.
2.9 Parking:
The machine should stand on a flat surface and the wheels blocked. (chocks)
Remember to disconnect hydraulic hoses and electric cables before moving the tractor
away.
2.10 Dismantling:
The centre of gravity of the machine will change depending on witch parts being re
moved. Make sure all parts are secured sufficiently. Always wear proper personal
protecting-gear when dismantling the machine.
Lifting chains/strap used in lifting operations, must be labelled with the right lifting
capacity. Make sure they are in good condition.
Take necessary fire-precautions and observe safety instructions and safe working
practices when using cutting torch or angle grinder. Be aware of sharp edges that may
occur from cutting or grinding.
NOTE: Always recycle all the materials removed from the machine.
Materials who could endanger the environment must be delivered at a suitable
disposal plant, (special-waste, rubber, electrical equipment, oils and plastics)

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2.11 Label warnings and tags: see also section 2.12
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1211
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123

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2.11 Label warnings and tags: see also section 2.12
P_038
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P_039
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2.12 Labels, warning and signs. Explanation of symbols
1. Do not operate the machine before you have read and understood the operator’s manu-
al and the safety instructions.
2. Stop the tractor`s engine before cleaning, adjusting or servicing the machine. Remove
the ignition key to prevent the tractor from being started by accident.
3. Keep area between tractor and wrapper clear of people under coupling.
4. Keep children away from machine when it is running. Especially small children can do
unforeseeable things.
5. No person is allowed to stay behind the baler. When opening the chamber, there is a
great risk of getting squeezed between chamber and an other object.
6. Persons near the baler have to pay attention and hold distance when bale be released
from the chamber. Bales can roll several meters away from the baler, especially when
steep slope.
7. When working with open chamber, the chamber must be secured on both sides, all the
time.
8. The net knife is very sharp. Pay attention during loading of net rollers, and during ad-
justment of the knife.
9. Make sure that the PTO drive direction and the revolution speed of the tractor corre-
spond to the machine. Faulty revolution speed can cause damage. The machine is built
for 540E (750) or 1000 RPM.
10. Do not enter net roller area when the unit is rotating. When net goes into the baling
chamber, the net roller rotates extremely fast.
11. Chains and sprockets inside cover. Do not touch when machine is running.
12. Serious injury might occur if you work in the pick-up or feeding units when the ma-
chine is operating. Keep away from all moving parts.
13. Use parking chocks when parking the machine.
14. Keep away from the PTO shaft while the driving line is engaged. Do not wear loose or
baggy clothing. Ensure all protections are in place and correctly secured at all times.
Ensure shaft length fits to tractor and machine.
15. Lifting points for fork lift.
16. Never start the P.T.O. axle when the reversing key it’s still fitted to the shaft!
17. Safety distance 5 meters. No persons allowed closer than 5 meters from the machine,
when machine is in operation.
18. Hazard of injury. The film cutter/ film holder has sharp knife, and opens and closes
with heavy pressure.
19. Hazard of injury. Safety distance. Keep clear of rotating parts
20. Hazard of injury. Accumulator warning, risk of explosion.
21. Strapping point, See operators manual.

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3. Connecting the baler to the tractor.
3.1 Electrical connections:
The main power supply cable, cable for lights, and cable for control-box, are delivered
together with the machine. Main power cable has to be connected directly to the trac-
tor`s battery. Connect then the cable to the GP 1260 round baler.
Cable for lights must be connected to the light socket located on the tractor.
Then connect the signal cable to the control box, and to the round baler.
All electric connections must be carried out as described in this chapter. Any deroga-
tions to this, must be done in accordance with Orkel AS. Unless, it might affect on
your bailer’s warranty.
3.2 Hydraulic connections:
Connect the brake hose from the baler to an approved brake pressure outlet on the
tractor. Connect the pressure hose (red) to a outlet that preferably gives pressure when
lever is locked in rear position. This is if connected to a double action outlet.
The oil return hose has to be connected to a 3/4” inlet with free flow (max 3 bar back
pressure). The supplied coupling is meant for using on the tractor`s return inlet.
This coupling has to be used at all times, to secure free return flow.
Connect the hose for Pickup lift (yellow) to a vacant outlet on tractor..
Connect the hose for engagement/ disengagement of cutting knives( blue) to a vacant
outlet.
Connect the hose for discharge rotor (green) This could alternatively be connected
parallel to the cutting knives.
If the tractor is equipped with LS (Load Sense) - system, connect the signal hose from
the baler`s LS valve to the tractor`s LS block. In addition, if LS shall be used, LS has
to be turned on in the balers program.
NOTE: Hydraulic hoses has limited lifetime. We recommend to change the hy-
draulic hoses every 6. year.
3.3 Mechanical connections:
Connect the baler`s drawbar to the pulling device on the tractor. If you have a new
tractor or baler, please see section 4.1 Height adjustment of the tow bar
For installing PTO axle, please see next page.

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3.4 PTO axle.
Install the axle, and adapt to correct length (see figure below).
Make sure that distance a is sufficient to handle
necessary free motion when operating the
machine in hills/slope conditions.
At the same time, distance b must be as long as
possible.
Lubricate the axle in accordance with the
manufacturer`s instructions. Please see separate
manual for PTO axle.
For instructions regarding height adjustments of
the baler, please see chapter 4.
3.4.1 PTO speed
The baler is prepared for a PTO speed on 540 rpm. (Standard on both balers)
A PTO speed on 1000rpm is available as an option.
The baler will be marked with a warning label, showing maximum PTO speed.
Warning! Using wrong PTO speed, could result in insufficient
power or major mechanical breakdown.
Warning labels, front of the machine

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4. Settings
4.1 Height, Tow bar adjustment.
To obtain optimized utilization of the baler`s qualities, it is vital that the pick up and
tow bar adjustment is carried out in a correct way.
Preparations.
Tractor and baler has to be aligned and placed on flat ground. Do not hook up the
baler yet. Check the tires air pressure, and set to 1.bar
Procedure.
1. Connect the hydraulics and power to the tractor.
2. Open the valve on the hydraulic hose for pick
up and set the hydraulic in “flow” position
3. By engaging the baler’s jack you can now set
the gap on pick up cylinder. See picture A
There should be 2-3cm between cylinder and bolt.
4. Close the hydraulic valve on the hydraulic hose.
5. The pick up wheels must be in contact with the
ground. If not, find a suitable hole on the bracket to adjust the height. See picture C
2-3cm
Basic adjustment
Picture A
Adjusting
nuts
Locking nuts
Picture B Picture C

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4.1 Height, Tow bar adjustment.
6. Untighten the four bolts holding the tow bar to allow some movement of the bar
7. Adjust the tow bar’s height by turning the nuts on the turnbuckle located under the
draw bar. See picture B, previous side.
8. Correct height on the draw bar is when the tractors hook is aligned in height with
the baler’s tow bar. Tighten the four nuts on tow bar firmly 574Nm.
NOTE: Retighten the bolts after a short period of driving
9. You can now hook up the baler to the tractor.
NOTE: Remember to rise the baler’s jack before driving
Correct adjustment of pick up and draw bar.
A: Height of the tow bar should be aligned with the tractor’s hook (height)
B: Pick up wheels must be on the ground
C: Clearance between ground and pick up tines should be 5cm
A
CB
Picture D

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4.2 Settings in Control Box
These settings are set correctly by Orkel AS, when leaving the factory
If changes are necessary, this will be carried out by a mechanic, approved by Orkel AS
during start up service.
If further adjustments are needed, please contact your dealer, Orkel AS Technical
Dept. or see this manual`s section 7.18. Settings in: “Baling programs”
See also this manual`s section 6.1. ”explanations to the Control Box”.
4.3 Mechanical settings
These settings are normally set correctly from the Orkel factory.
If changes are necessary, this will be carried out by Orkel service
personnel during start up or service.
If further adjustments are needed, please contact your dealer, Orkel Technical Dept.
Or find additional information in this manual.
4.4 Hydraulic settings
These settings are normally set correctly from the Orkel factory.
If changes are necessary, this will be carried out by Orkel service personnel during
start up or service.
If further adjustments are needed, please contact your dealer, Orkel
Technical Dept. Or find additional information in this manual
Warning Decal, located in front of the
Machine
Read closely and make sure you under
stand the instructions given in this
book before any handling or
adjustments are made to the machine.