Taarup BIO+ B4000 User manual

Operator’s manual
Bale processor
Model Taarup BIO+ B4000
with options
16655216_EN
Operator`s manual BIO+ processor B4000 English,
issue 07-06, document version 6, programme version 1.04

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CE certificate of conformity
We,
Kverneland Group
Gottmadingen GmbH & Co.KG
Hauptstrasse 99
D-78244 Gottmadingen
Germany
declare under our sole responsibility that the product:
Bale processor type Taarup B4000
to which this declaration relates corresponds to the relevant basic safety
and health requirements of Directive 98/37/EU.
Gottmadingen, July 2006
Enter here the serial number of your
machine:
CE certificate of conformity
Kverneland Group manufacturers of farm machinery reserve the right to
change designs and/or specifications without notice. This does not include
an obligation to make changes to machines previously supplied.
Casper Böhme
General Manager

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Operator´s manual BIO bale processor B4000
Guarantee
Taarup products are guaranteed for a period of one year from the date of delivery, against defects in
material and workmanship.
Components not manufactured by Kverneland, i.e. electrics and hydraulics, PTO shafts and tyres are
guaranteed according to the original manufacturer’s recommendation.
The components listed below have limited guarantee due to their function:
Tyres
Pre-stretcher rollers
Belts
Knives
Lamps
Fuses
Oil filter
Hydraulic seals of motors, valves and cylinders.
Weakening due to wear and tear is considered to be normal for these parts. The product guarantees for
these components are limited to manufacturing defects, breakage, poor workmanship, transport damage
etc on new machines.
Any damage to bearings that are fitted with grease nipples is not covered under the standard product
guarantee, if the damage is shown to be caused by rust or due to the ingress of liquids. Such damage is
caused by insufficient lubrication or the use of low quality lubricants.
Any damage caused by the use of corrosive additives in or nearby the machine is also not covered.
If a failure is expected to be covered under the guarantee, the owner or its representative should inform
the dealer when parts and/or repair work is required. Any guaranty claim should be applied for within the
period of guarantee.
The dealer should fill in one guarantee claim form for each matter and forward it to the Kverneland sales
company or importer before the 10th of the following month after the claim was raised.
The damaged parts should be marked with the number of the corresponding warranty claim and should
be stored for 6 months by the dealer, available for inspection by the Kverneland sales company or
importer if required.
Due to the operation of the Taarup products being out of the manufacturer’s control, the guarantee
covers the product quality only. Performance or any consequential losses are not covered.
The guarantee may be invalid if:
a) spurious spare parts are used or the product is repaired or modified without the Kverneland authorisa-
tion.
b) operator’s and service instructions given by the manufacturer are not complied with.
c) The machine is used for other purposes than those designed for.
The guarantee does not cover damage caused by normal wear.
Public safety regulations require from the manufacturer of this machine that all safety aspects regarding
the use of the machine is thoroughly evaluated. As a result of these obligations Kverneland and its
importer or sales company are not responsible for the function of components not shown in the spare
parts catalogue covering this product.
Kverneland reserve the right to change the product with no obligation to previously supplied machines.
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Content
Content
CE certificate of conformity ................................ 3
Guarantee .......................................................... 4
Introduction ........................................................ 6
Machine identification ......................................... 7
Technical specifications ..................................... 8
Dimensions ........................................................ 9
Model descriptions ........................................... 10
Summary of operator’s instructions .................. 11
Safety ............................................................... 14
1 Preparing a new machine ...................... 21
1.1 Packing .................................................. 21
1.2 Final assembly ....................................... 21
1.3 Hydraulics .............................................. 21
1.4 Electronics ............................................. 21
2 Tractor requirements .............................. 21
3 Stretch film ............................................. 21
4 Operating the machine ........................... 22
4.1 Connecting machine .............................. 22
4.2 Use clean hydraulic oil! .......................... 25
4.3 Set-up of pick-up .................................... 26
4.4 Crop cutting system ............................... 27
4.5 Net binding ............................................. 31
4.7 Shear bolts on roller drive ...................... 33
4.8 Prestretcher positioning ......................... 33
4.9 Film cutter .............................................. 33
4.10 Processing bales .................................... 35
4.11 Parking ................................................... 44
4.12 Out of season storage ............................ 44
5 The computerised control system .......... 45
5.0 Mode of operation - sensors and valves 45
5.1 The command panel .............................. 45
5.2 Symbols ................................................. 46
5.3 Display information regarding
panel connection .................................... 50
5.4 Idle mode ............................................... 50
5.5 User functions screen displays .............. 51
5.6 Process mode screen displays .............. 54
5.7 Dealer functions ..................................... 58
5.8 Service functions .................................... 61
6 Maintenance .......................................... 63
6.1 Maintenance of mechanic
components ........................................... 63
6.2 Maintenance hydraulics ......................... 66
6.3 Maintenance electrics & electronics ....... 66
7 Troubleshooting ..................................... 67
7.1 Troubleshooting hydraulics .................... 68
7.2 Troubleshooting electrics ....................... 69
Notes ............................................................... 71

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The future of farming™
Introduction
We congratulate you on the purchase of your new Taarup product. You
have chosen a product which will give you satisfaction through a network
of efficient dealers where function, finish, after sales service and spare
parts are always at hand.
All Taarup products are designed and tested in close co-operation with
farmers and contractors to ensure optimal function and reliability.
Please read this manual before using your new machine.
We wish you all the best with your Taarup product.
Yours faithfully
Kverneland Group
Introduction
Kverneland Gottmadingen GmbH & Co.KG
Haupstrasse 99
D-78244 Gottmadingen
Germany

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Machine identification
The machine’s serial number and the manufacturer’s address are found on the number plate of
the machine. See illustration below.
The serial number and year of manufacture for this machine is given below. This number is im-
portant with regard to service and the correct supply of spare parts.
This marking, together with the enclosed CE certificate of conformity, means that the machine
complies with all substantial health and safety requirements and is in accordance with directive
98/37/EU.
Serial number :
Year of manufacture :
Serial number
Machine identification

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Technical specifications
Valid for standard equipped machine with wheel size 500/50-17"
Description Data
Dimensions
Total length ........................................................................... 4500 mm
Width .................................................................................... 2800 mm
Height ................................................................................... 2300 mm
Weight ......................................................................................... 3250 kg
Wheel dimension
Regular................................................................................. 500/50-17"
Optional ................................................................................ 500/45-22.5"
Optional ................................................................................ 600/40-22.5"
Tractor requirements
Hydraulic hitch/tractor drawbar ............................................ Ø52/Ø
Oil flow required (free return) ............................................... 35 l/min
Oil pressure for ring speed 50 rpm....................................... min. 190 bar
PTO connection ................................................................... 6 splines/540 rpm
Electric power supply ........................................................... 12V
Pick-up
Working width ....................................................................... 2100 mm
Number of tine rows ............................................................. 5
Support wheels .................................................................... adjustable 12 positions
Cutter unit
Number of knives ................................................................. 14
Knife distance ....................................................................... 70 mm
Foreign body protection ....................................................... Spring on every blade
Bale chamber
Diameter............................................................................... 1250 mm
Width .................................................................................... 1220 mm
Number of rollers.................................................................. 18
Roller diameter ..................................................................... 190 mm
Low friction plates ................................................................ Option
Chamber lock ....................................................................... Hooks
Chain lubrication .................................................................. Automatic
Roller bearing lubrication, standard ..................................... 5 nipple banks
Roller bearing lubrication, optional ....................................... 6 nipple banks
Binding ........................................................................................ Net
Prestretcher
Film width ............................................................................. 750mm
Nominal pre-stretch .............................................................. approx. 70%
Max. pre-stretcher ring speed .............................................. approx. 50 revs/min
No. of film layers .................................................................. 2+2+...
Operating system ........................................................................ Programmable controls
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2300
4500
2800
Dimensions
Valid for machine with wheel size 500/50-17"
All measures are in mm (1" = 25.4mm)
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Model descriptions
Regular specifications
Fixed chamber bale processor provided with hydraulic operated pick-up. Mechanic drive of pick-
up, cutting unit and roller chamber during baling. Hydraulic drive of baling chamber and pre-
stretcher ring during stretch film wrapping. Computerised control of all hydraulic functions via
solenoid valve bank. Lighting equipment.
Options
Road lights
Low friction lining of roller chamber side panels
Drop mat
Bale turner
Extra set of knives
Knife grinding kit
Hydraulic rotor engagement
Film break sensor
½ speed of bale rotation
Kit for wrapping in sloping terrain
Ask your Dealer for further optional equipment.
Model descriptions