sitrex M 60 MINI/S User manual

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USE AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
SQUARE BALER
M 60 MINI/S
M 60 MINI
M 60 SUPER
SITREX S.p.A. –Agricultural Machinery
Zona Industriale –Viale Grecia, 22 –06018
Trestina (PG) –Italy
Original instructions.

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Contents
1 INFORMATION REGARDING THE MANUAL .............................................................................................. 4
2 MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION............................................................................................................... 5
2.1 MACHINE NAMEPLATE EXAMPLE .................................................................................................................................5
2.2 CE CERTIFICATE EXAMPLE...........................................................................................................................................6
2.3 MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................................7
2.4 MACHINE PARTS IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................................................8
3 SAFETY.......................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 GENERAL SAFETY RULES..............................................................................................................................................9
3.2 LOCATION OF SAFETY SIGNS ......................................................................................................................................12
3.3 MEANING OF THE PICTOGRAPHS.................................................................................................................................13
3.4 INTENDED USE OF THE MACHINE................................................................................................................................17
3.5 INCORRECT USE .........................................................................................................................................................17
3.6 DANGER ZONES..........................................................................................................................................................17
4 SHIPPING, ASSEMBLY AND HANDLING.................................................................................................. 18
4.1 SHIPPING THE MACHINE .............................................................................................................................................18
4.2 MACHINE ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................................................20
5 PUTTING INTO OPERATION AND USE..................................................................................................... 23
5.1 CHECKS BEFORE PUTTING INTO OPERATION...............................................................................................................24
5.2 HITCHING TO THE TRACTOR.......................................................................................................................................24
5.3 TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE ...................................................................................................................................26
5.4 SETTING UP FOR WORK...............................................................................................................................................26
5.5 LOADING THE TWINE..................................................................................................................................................29
5.6 BALING......................................................................................................................................................................32
5.7 MANEUVERS AT THE END OF THE ROW.......................................................................................................................33
5.8 SETTING UP FOR THE TRANSPORT POSITION ...............................................................................................................33
5.9 PARKING THE BALER..................................................................................................................................................35
6 MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................... 36
6.1 MAINTENANCE TABLE...............................................................................................................................................37
6.2 TABLE OF MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT........................................................................................................................39
6.3 TABLE OF MAINTENANCE MATERIALS........................................................................................................................39
6.4 SAFETY DEVICE REPLACEMENT..................................................................................................................................39
6.4.1 FLYWHEEL CLUTCH.................................................................................................................................................40
6.4.2 FLYWHEEL SHEAR BOLT..........................................................................................................................................41
6.4.3 PICKUP CONTROL SHAFT SAFETY DEVICE................................................................................................................42
6.4.4 KNOTTER CONTROL SHEAR BOLT ............................................................................................................................43
6.4.5 1ST FORK SHEAR BOLT............................................................................................................................................44
6.4.6 2ND FORK SHEAR BOLT...........................................................................................................................................45
6.5 PICKUP SPRINGS REPLACEMENT.................................................................................................................................46
6.6 CLOGGING .................................................................................................................................................................46
7 ADJUSTMENTS........................................................................................................................................... 47
7.1 TONGUE ADJUSTMENT ...............................................................................................................................................47
7.2 DRIVE ADJUSTMENT (TIMING).................................................................................................................................48
7.2.1 FORKS/CARRIAGE TIMING (A).................................................................................................................................48
7.2.2 TIMING OF THE KNOTTER/NEEDLES WITH THE CARRIAGE (B)..................................................................................50
7.2.3 CHAIN AND BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT.................................................................................................................52
7.3 BALE CHAMBER ADJUSTMENT....................................................................................................................................52
7.3.1 PLUNGER GUIDES ADJUSTMENT ..............................................................................................................................52
7.3.2 BALE CHAMBER KNIVES ADJUSTMENT ....................................................................................................................54
7.4 KNOTTER ADJUSTMENT..............................................................................................................................................55
7.4.1 KNOTTER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT...............................................................................................................................55
7.4.2 HOLDER DISC PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT....................................................................................................................56
7.4.3 HOLDER DISC POSITION ADJUSTMENT .....................................................................................................................57

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7.4.4 NEEDLES ADJUSTMENT ...........................................................................................................................................59
7.4.5 CRESCENT ALIGNER/TWINE GUIDE CAM ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................60
7.4.6 TWINE TENSION ADJUSTMENT.................................................................................................................................62
7.4.7 KNOTTER BILLHOOK TONGUE ADJUSTMENT............................................................................................................63
7.4.8 EJECTOR ARMS AND KNIFE HOLDER ADJUSTMENT...................................................................................................64
7.5 BALE ADJUSTMENT ....................................................................................................................................................66
7.5.1 BALE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT....................................................................................................................................66
7.5.2 CHAMBER FILLING ADJUSTMENT.............................................................................................................................67
7.5.3 BALE DENSITY (WEIGHT)ADJUSTMENT...................................................................................................................69
7.6 FORKS ADJUSTMENT ..................................................................................................................................................70
7.6.1 STANDARD ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................................................................70
7.6.2 ADJUSTMENT FOR PARTICULAR MATERIALS............................................................................................................70
7.7 PICKUP ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................................................................71
7.8 PTO SHAFT OVERLOAD CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT...........................................................................................................73
7.9 PLUNGER SAFETY CATCH ADJUSTMENT .....................................................................................................................74
7.10 PTO SHAFT LENGTH ADJUSTMENT...........................................................................................................................75
7.11 TOOTHED WHEEL ADJUSTMENT................................................................................................................................76
7.12 TIRE PRESSURE.........................................................................................................................................................78
7.13 BOLT AND NUT TIGHTENING TORQUES .....................................................................................................................78
8 ACCESSORIES............................................................................................................................................ 80
8.1 THIRD WHEEL............................................................................................................................................................81
8.2 THIRD WHEEL WITH BRACKET....................................................................................................................................82
8.3 PICKUP WHEEL...........................................................................................................................................................83
8.4 PICKUP HYDRAULIC CONTROL....................................................................................................................................84
8.5 DRAWBAR HYDRAULIC CONTROL ..............................................................................................................................85
8.6 WIDE ANGLE PTO SHAFT...........................................................................................................................................86
8.7 LONG CHUTE AND TRAILER HITCH..............................................................................................................................87
8.8 LIGHTS KIT.................................................................................................................................................................88
9 END OF SEASON STORAGE..................................................................................................................... 89
10 PREPARATION FOR THE NEW SEASON............................................................................................... 89
11 TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................................... 90
11.1 TABLE OF DEFECTS-CAUSES-SOLUTIONS....................................................................................................90
11.2 TWINE KNOTTER MALFUNCTIONS.................................................................................................................92
12 END OF LIFE ............................................................................................................................................. 95
13 WARRANTY............................................................................................................................................... 95
14 ORDERING SPARE PARTS...................................................................................................................... 96
15 SPARE PARTS CATALOGUE .................................................................................................................. 96

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1 INFORMATION REGARDING THE MANUAL
This manual is to be considered an integral part of the machine and must accompany the machine if it
is resold and until it is demolished.
Together with this manual you will also find the use and maintenance manual for the PTO shaft.
This manual must be kept carefully and must accompany the machine, so that it is easily
reached in case it is necessary to consult the usage information regarding machine operation
and safety
If the manual is lost or damaged, request a copy from the manufacturer or from the dealer.
Ask all operators to read this manual carefully and to keep it near at hand for prompt consultation.
Read this manual to ensure that you have a complete understanding of how to use this machine
safely, correctly, and to obtain the best machine performance.
There are a number of pictographs on the machine. It is the operator’s responsibility to make
sure they remain perfectly visible and to replace them when they are no longer legible.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements or modifications when the improvements
or modifications become practical and possible, without incurring any obligation to make
modifications or additions to machines and equipment sold previously.

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2 MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION
Upon receipt of the machine, check the marking.
Each machine is equipped with a CE nameplate and a declaration of conformity in compliance with
Directive 2006/42/EC and subsequent amendments.
Location of the nameplate
Fig. 2.1
2.1 Machine nameplate example
Fig. 2.2

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2.2 CE certificate example

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2.3 Machine specifications
MODEL
M60 MINI/S
M60 MINI
M60 SUPER
Tying type
Twine
Twine
Twine
Bale chamber
cm (in)
34x44 (13.4x17.3)
34x44 (13.4x17.3)
34x44 (13.4x17.3)
Straw bale weight
kg (lb)
13-20 (28-44)
13-20 (28-44)
13-20 (28-44)
Hay bale weight
kg (lb)
18-28 (39-62)
18-28 (39-62)
18-28 (39-62)
Bale length
cm (in)
40-130 (16-51)
40-130 (16-51)
40-130 (16-51)
Bale production
capacity/minute
3-9
3-9
3-9
Plunger
strokes/minute
80-90
80-90
80-90
P.T.O. power
requirement
CV(HP)
20-25 (20-25)
20-25 (20-25)
20-25 (20-25)
Maximum pickup
width
cm (in)
90 ÷ 95 (35-37)
105 (41)
140 (54)
Weight
kg (lb)
850 (1874)
900 (2000)
1000 (2205)
Overall width
cm (in)
169 (66,5)
180 (71)
210 (83)
Overall width with
side wheel mounted
behind the pickup
cm (in)
149 (58,7)
160 (63)
190 (75)
Length
cm (in)
395 (155)
395 (155)
395 (155)
Height
cm (in)
135 (53)
135 (53)
135 (53)
Tires
7.00/12 or
195/75-14 165/80-
13
7.00/12 or
195/75-14 165/80-
13
7.00/12 or
195/75-14 165/80-
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STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Twine knotter
Pickup lift crank
Bale counter
PTO shaft
Third wheel bracket
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Third wheel
Third wheel with bracket
Pickup wheel
Hydraulic pickup lift
Hydraulic drawbar adjustment
Wide-angle PTO shaft
Long chute and trailer hitch
Lights kit
Pickup support roller

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2.4 Machine parts identification
Fig. 2.3
1. Tongue
2. Chassis
3. Parking stand
4. PTO shaft
5. Flywheel
6. Reduction gear
7. Pickup
8. Wheel
9. Bale chamber
10. Bale chute
11. Forks
12. Plunger
13. Knotter
14. Twine box

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3 SAFETY
3.1 General safety rules
WARNING!
The manufacturer of the PTO shaft or universal joint is responsible for these components. As
regards the PTO shaft or universal joint, the manufacturer of these will issue the required EEC
declaration of conformity together with the machine.
Familiarize yourself with the controls and the correct use of the machine and learn how to turn
off the engine quickly. Do not stand in the work area.
It is important to keep animals and other people away from the machine. Do not allow children
or unqualified persons to use the machine.
When working with the machine, wear suitable clothing and heavy duty shoes (do NOT wear
loose clothing).
Make sure you have attached the protective systems, guards, and safety devices in accordance
with the regulations in force.
Have defective or damaged parts repaired or replaced.
Work during the daylight hours or with adequate artificial light.
Stop the machine before crossing main roads, country roads, lanes or paths.
If you hit a heavy object or if the machine vibrates excessively, turn off the engine, check for
damage, and have all necessary repairs done by qualified personnel before restarting the
machine.
Stop the engine, apply the parking brake and remove the key from the ignition before getting off
the tractor.
Wait until all moving parts have stopped turning or moving before approaching the machine.
Keep your hands and feet away from moving parts of the machine.
Always keep in mind the usage and accident prevention rules. Therefore, for correct use of the
machine, you must pay attention to the warning signs and signals.
Before starting any type of work, the operator should familiarize himself with the machine, its
parts and their functions, and especially when driving on roads, the operator must comply with
the traffic rules.
Always check that the machine is perfectly clean to avoid dangerous accidents. Never carry
other persons on the machine while working.
If the pickup becomes clogged, clean it ONLY with the engine turned off, the key removed from
the ignition, the parking brake engaged and the machine stopped.
Do not tamper with the safety systems or controls.
The machine must be assembled according to the instructions.
Use all necessary caution during assembly and disassembly operations and when disconnecting
the machine from the tractor. Always check the loads per axle, the overall weights and the
dimensions allowed for transit.
Make sure that lights, warning signs and protective devices have been installed, and install any
that are missing or damaged.
The operating speed of the machine must be compatible with the environmental conditions.
Avoid making sudden or sharp turns when going uphill or downhill. Do not work on very steep
slopes.
The machine can be started only when the protective devices have been installed.
Make sure there are no persons near the machine during operations involving tipping and
moving hydraulic parts. The parts driven by external forces have sharp, pointed ends.

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It is absolutely prohibited to stand between the machine and the tractor unless the brakes are
engaged and the shut-off devices are activated.
Do not operate the machine indoors or in closed environments .

WARNING!
When the machine is running, people and animals should stay at least 40 meters away!
Therefore keep away from the movable rear chamber which ejects the bales and creates a
hazardous situation.
When the machine is parked on loose or soft ground, the additional support must be inserted
underneath the parking stand for proper stability.
The machine described in this “Use and Maintenance Manual”should be repaired or
disassembled only by authorized mechanics or by the manufacturer.
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO)
WARNING!
Only the CE-type approved PTO shafts can be used with this machine, and the user must follow
the instructions given in the Use and Maintenance Manual issued by the manufacturer of the
PTO shaft.
The power take-off protective shields must be installed in the correct position.
The PTO shaft can be mounted and removed only if the PTO is disengaged, the engine is turned
off, the ignition keys are removed from the ignition and the parking brake is engaged.
Make sure that the PTO shaft is mounted correctly.
Make sure that the chains are attached to the PTO shaft protective shield to prevent rotation.
Before engaging the PTO, check that the machine rpm is the same as the tractor PTO rpm (max
540 rpm) and that the PTO direction of rotation is counterclockwise. Make sure there is no one
in the danger area of the machine.
Never engage the PTO when the engine is running.
When working with the PTO, it is prohibited to stand near the PTO shaft or the PTO, and the
PTO must be disconnected if the angles are too great.
Do not get too close to the machine even when the PTO is disengaged.
To clean or lubricate the machine or to carry out maintenance and repairs, turn off the engine,
disengage the PTO, remove the keys from the ignition, and engage the parking brake. Once the
PTO shaft has been disconnected from the power take-off, it must be supported with a special
support so that it does not touch the ground and become damaged or dirty.
The PTO protective guard must always remain at least 50 mm below the cardan protection
guard.
NOISE LEVEL
The noise level in the driver's seat is: Leq = 79.5 dBA. Ear protectors are recommended when using
the tractor without a soundproof cab (if the noise level exceeds 85 dBA)

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There are 3 levels of danger warnings
- DANGER
“DANGER”indicates maximum danger and warns that if the operations described are not carried out
correctly, they will cause serious injury, death or long-term risks.
- WARNING
“WARNING” warns that if the operations described are not carried out correctly, they may cause
serious injury, death or long-term risks.
- CAUTION
“CAUTION” warns that if the operations described are not carried out correctly, they may cause
damage to the machine and/or injury to person.

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3.2 Location of safety signs
Fig. 3.1

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3.3 Meaning of the pictographs
1)
WARNING! Do not leave the machine unattended when there are parts in motion.
Do not do any maintenance work, lubrication, adjustment, cleaning, or any other operation when there
are parts in motion.
All operations must be done when the machine is stationary and with the tractor engine turned off.
Do not use the machine without its protective guards.
Whenever the operator needs to get down from the tractor, he/she must disengage the PTO, turn off the
engine, apply the parking brake and wait for all the parts and equipment to be fully stopped before
getting off. Getting back into the driver’s seat, the operator must make sure that dirt or mud does not
make it difficult to use the controls.
The machine can be used only if towed by a suitable tractor and controlled by a suitable PTO shaft,
which is driven by the tractor PTO. Any other way of using the machine is strictly prohibited.
No persons other than the operator are allowed on the tractor.
No persons or objects may be carried on the equipment.
During normal operation keep people outside the machine’s operating range.
When working on slopes, follow the tractor manufacturer’s instructions to avoid rollovers. Reduce your
speed and use caution when turning, maneuvering, etc..
Before unhooking the equipment from the tractor, rest it on the ground and stabilize it with the stabilizer.
After unhooking, check the stability of the equipment.
Do not push the product into the pickup using your hands or feet.
When transporting the machine, you must use the customary signals.
The firm declines all liability if the aforesaid rules and instructions are not followed.

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2)
Before starting any
operation, make sure
you have read and
understood this manual.
All maintenance or
modification work must
be done following the
instructions given in
this manual.
Failure to do so may
cause accidents or
machine breakdowns.
3)
Turn off the tractor
before doing any work
on the pickup.
4)
Do not put your hands
between the casings
when closing the rear
chamber.
5)
Keep a safe distance
from the machine.
6)
The casings MUST be
closed before starting
the machine.
7)
Maximum rotation
speed of the PTO
shaft.

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8)
It is mandatory that
the belt be inserted or
regulated only after
having removed the
protective guard with
the motor turned off.
9)
When the machine is
parked on soft ground,
use an additional
support underneath the
parking stand.
10)
Warning: Chock the wheels when the machine is
disconnected from the tractor.
11)
Indicates the maximum vertical load on the towing
eye.
12)
Keep away from the PTO and PTO shaft when the
machine is operating.
13)
Warning

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14)
Maintenance notice
15)
Greasing points
16)
Anchor points
17)
Oil level check
18)
Indicates the transport and working
positions

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3.4 Intended use of the machine
The machine is designed for baling hay, straw and/or similar material
Automatic operation from the tractor without manual controls
The maximum forward speed is 5 km/h
Hydraulic interlocks pressure: 200 bar
Hydraulic fluid flow: 20-50 liters/min
Lights power supply: 12 V DC
Hitch behind the tractor with tow hook or bar
Swath width for which the machine can be used: 90-140 cm, depending on the model (see the
Technical Data Sheet, section 2.3)
Maximum slope 35° (special ground conditions: wet, slippery, loose and liable to slide; a tractor
that is too light reduces stability)
Transmission via PTO shaft at the maximum speed of 540 rpm.
Transport speed: 15-25 km/h
Must be used only by qualified personnel
3.5 Incorrect use
The machine is not intended to be used for transporting people, materials or other objects, and it is
not suitable for towing other machines, carts, etc. on the road. .
The transport speed limit is 15-25 km/h. If the machine is used where there is a lower speed limit,
this must be followed.
The machine is not suitable for baling materials that are especially hard, inadequately dried, or
difficult to cut.
The pressure of any hydraulic accessories must not exceed 220 bar.
Do not use the PTO at any speed other than 540 rpm.
The machine is not suitable for working at temperatures above 80°C or below -5°C.
3.6 Danger zones
There are areas around the machine where, even if every possible precaution and protective device
has been added, there are residual risks in correlation to the operations being carried out. These risks
can go so far as to cause people’s death, therefore the utmost care and attention must be given to
observing safety distances.
The zones with residual risks are identified in Fig. 3.2.
The three zones identified have a different degree of hazardousness, depending on the operations that
are being carried out; more specifically, the following three zones are hazardous:
Zone A, residual hazard during all the operations in which the PTO is active and while the machine is
moving and maneuvering;
Zone B, residual hazard during all the operations in which the PDF is active and/or while moving
forward;
Zone C, residual hazard during the baling operation (bale discharge), while moving in reverse, and
during maneuvers.

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Fig. 3.2
4 SHIPPING, ASSEMBLY AND HANDLING
DANGER
Handling operations for heavy and suspended loads are very dangerous.
Do not stand near the load, and do not go underneath the suspended load. The operations must be
carried out by qualified personnel, with suitable individual protection systems.
WARNING
Assembly operations can cause personal injury, including serious injury.
There are shearing, cutting and crushing risks, therefore the operations must be carried out by
qualified personnel, and suitable individual protection systems must be used.
4.1 Shipping the machine
(shipment parts and packaging system)
For a shipment lot of 8 machines (or a multiple thereof), the shipment is organized as shown in Fig.
4.1 below, in a 40-foot Hi-Cube container.
For shipment quantities of less than 8 units, the machines can be shipped with other packing systems;
some parts can be disassembled for an efficient transport system.
The parts that can be disassembled for shipping are (Fig. 4.2):
Tongue (3),
Wheels (1, 2),
Upper protective guards (4),
PTO shaft (5)
Joint protective casing (6)

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Fig. 4.1
Fig. 4.2
Some parts that are supplied with the machine can be disassembled; these are packed as shown in
Fig. 4.3
Ref. 1 Shear bolts supplied
Ref. 2 Joint protective casing;
Ref. 3 PTO shaft;
Ref. 4 Manuals.

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Fig. 4.3
4.2 Machine assembly
DANGER
These operations are hazardous and must be carried out by a qualified person capable of handling
heavy and suspended loads. There is a risk of serious injury or death, therefore keep people not
involved in the operations and loose animals outside of the operating range.
It is necessary to have a lifting hoist of adequate capacity, and hooks must be attached to the machine
as shown in Fig. 4.4.