Taarup 7420 User manual

7420
Operation manual
Issue 09/2006
Date of printing 10.2006
Language EN
Ex machine no.(PSN) DW001000
Serial number (PIN) 02DW01
Reference No. VGG0609DW(7)EN

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7420
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Table of contents
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Table of contents
Preface..............................................................6
Target group of this operation manual 6
Symbols used 7
Safety instructions ..........................................8
For your safety 8
Safety decals at the machine 9
Who is allowed to operate the machine? 13
General 13
Hitching the machine 14
Road transport 15
Working with the machine 16
Unhitching the machine 17
Care and maintenance 18
Further prescriptions 19
Acquaintance with the machine..................20
Destination of the machine 20
Characteristics of the machine 20
Description of the components 21
Technical specifications 22
Delivery and preparation ..............................26
Safety 26
Checking the delivery 26
Preparing the machine 26
Road lighting [+] 26
Hitching the machine ....................................27
Safety 27
General 27
General 28
Support jack 30
Installation cable control 31
Installation control box 32
Hydraulic connections 33
Electronic connections 35
Preparation for use........................................36
Safety 36
Table roller adjustment 37
Support rollers 38
Pre-stretcher 39
Film installation 40
Film overlap 41
Check at beginning of the season 42
Running 42
Road transport...............................................43
Safety 43
Before road transport 43
Road transport 44
Preparation at the field..................................45
Safety 45
Performing settings 45
Prior to wrapping 45
Placing into working position 46
Use at the field............................................... 47
Safety 47
Checks before use 47
Film wrap recommendations 48
Start position mode 49
Wrapping 49
Wrap and bale counter.................................. 51
General 51
Wrap and bale counter box 51
Parameter change 52
Parameter settings 53
Electronic control system ............................ 55
General 55
Control box 55
Control mode 58
Parameter change 60
Parameter settings 61
Cleaning and caring ...................................... 66
Safety 66
Cleaning 66
Caring 66
Storing the machine...................................... 67
Safety 67
Unhitching and securing of the machine 67
After the season 67
Maintenance................................................... 68
Safety 68
General 70
Attaching elements 72
Tightening torques 73
Pre-stretcher 74
Wheels/tyres 75
Hydraulics 76
Table 77
Applicutter 78
Lubrication 80
Optional equipment....................................... 84
General 84
Standard drawbar 84
Drawbar with eye 84
Drawbar with double tongue 85
High drawbar 85
Film roll holder 85
Wheel chock set 86
Bale turner 86
Drop mat 86
Road lighting 86
Remote control 87
Film break set 87

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Bale counter 87
Troubleshooting ............................................88
Safety 88
Electronic control system 88
Applicutter 89
Pre-stretcher 91
Hydraulics 91
Film 92
Bale 92
Disposal of the machine ...............................93
EC Declaration of conformity .......................94
Index ...............................................................95

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Preface
Preface
Target group of
this operation
manual
This operation manual is meant for those concerned with the control,
use and maintenance of the machine. It contains all data required for
a safe handling, use and maintenance of the machine.
For your safety
Before starting to adjust and use your machine, familiarise yourself
with this operation manual. By doing so your safety and the best per-
formance are assured. It is very important to read this manual carefully
before using the machine and to keep it handy. In this way, you will
•avoid accidents
•respect the warranty conditions
•always have a functional machine in perfect working order
For the employer
All personnel are to be trained in the use of the machine regularly (at
least once a year) in accordance with employers’ liability insurance as-
sociation guidelines. Untrained or unauthorised individuals are not
permitted to use the machinery.
You are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of your
machine. You must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to
operate, maintain or work around the unit be familiar with the operat-
ing and maintenance procedures and related safety information con-
tained in this manual.

Preface
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Symbols used
In this operation manual the following symbols and terms are used:
•A bullet stands at enumerations
> A triangle stands at steps, which you must do
→An arrow shows cross-references at other text passages
[+] The plus sign shows that it involves optional equipment, which
does not belong to the standard model.
Besides these symbols, pictograms are used, which will help you with
locating of text passages:
T IP The word “Tip“ shows tips and advices to the use.
The triangle refers to danger at assembling or (adjusting) work.
The key refers to tips at assembling or adjusting work.
8The star shows examples, which are needed for a better understand-
ing.

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Safety instructions
Safety instru ctions
For your safety
This chapter contains all general safety instructions. Subject-specific
safety instructions are located per chapter. Take care of the safety in-
structions
•because of your own safety
•because of the safety of your fellow man
•to guarantee the machine safety
When handling agricultural machinery, wrong behaviour can lead to a
lot of danger. Therefore work with special care and never under pres-
sure of time.
For the employer
Inform the one who works with this machine frequently about these
safety instructions and according to the legal regulations.

Safety instructions
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Safety decals at
the machine
The installed warning and advisory signs give important hints for a
safe operation; adhering to serves your own safety. Keep safety de-
cals and signs clean and legible at all times. Replace safety decals
and signs that are missing or have become illegible. If original parts on
which a safety decal or sign was installed are replaced, be sure that
the replacement part also displays the current decal or sign.

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Safety instructions
Meaning of the safety
decals
Read the operation manual carefully
Read the operation manual carefully before taking the machine into
operation. Read and obey the safety instructions.
Use the transport lock
Before road transport, the transport lock must be used to secure the
loading arm. A non-secured loading arm can cause serious or deadly
injuries or damages.
Stay clear of the pre-stretcher
Stay clear of the pre-stretcher area while the wrapper arms are rotat-
ing. Serious injuries can occur.
Stay clear of the loading arm area
Stay clear of the moving loading arm area. A loading arm moving
down can cause serious personal injuries.
Stop the tractor engine
Prior to any maintenance, repair and adjustment work, stop the tractor
engine and remove the ignition key. Otherwise serious or deadly inju-
ries can occur.

Safety instructions
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Pre-stretcher rotation 30 rpm
The prescribed pre-stretcher rotation of maximum 30 rpm may not be
exceeded.
Use ear protection
Use adequate ear protection during wrapping. Serious hearing injuries
can occur.
Never stay behind the machine while unloading
Stay clear of the table area while unloading a bale. An outcoming, roll-
ing bale has a heavy mass and a high speed. A rolling bale can cause
serious or deadly injuries.
Stay clear of pre-stretcher rollers
Stay clear of the pre-stretcher rollers. Hands can be squeezed be-
tween the rollers. Personal injuries can occur.
Stay clear of the pre-stretcher area
Stay clear of the pre-stretcher area while the wrapper arms are rotat-
ing. Serious injuries can occur.

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Safety instructions
Use the table safety bar
Prior to any maintenance, repair and adjustment work on the tipped ta-
ble, place the table safety bar. A non-secured table can cause serious
or deadly injuries.
Stay clear of the applicutter rollers
Stay clear of the applicutter rollers. Hands can be squeezed between
the rollers. Personal injuries can occur.

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Who is allowed to
operate the ma-
chine?
Authorised people only
The machine may only be used, maintained or repaired by authorised
people who have been informed about the dangers when handling the
machine.
Usually such persons have an agricultural or equal intensive educa-
tion.
General
Safety is your responsibility
Apply and insist upon application of the safety instructions. Most acci-
dents are avoidable. Do not run the risk of serious or fatal accidents
through ignorance of these safety instructions.
Wear close fitting clothing
Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing.
Loose clothing can get stuck between rotating parts. Danger of seri-
ous injury.
Keep the machine clean
Always keep the machine clean to avoid fire risk. Equip the machine
with a 10 litre pressurised water fire extinguisher to be prepared in
case of fire.
Running in an enclosed area
Do not run the machine in an enclosed area. Exhaust fumes can be
dangerous.
Never work on a running machine
Never work on the machine while it is running. Severe injuries can oc-
cur.
No modification of the machine
Do not modify the machine in any way. Unauthorised modifications
may impair the function and/or safety and could affect the life of the
machine.

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Safety instructions
Hitching the ma-
chine
Increased danger of injury
While hitching the machine onto the tractor an increased danger of in-
jury occurs. Therefore:
•prevent the tractor from rolling away, shut down the engine and re-
move the ignition key
•never stay between tractor and machine during hitching
In case of negligence damages to the machine or serious personal in-
juries can occur.
Hydraulics
Hydraulic couplings only pressureless
Only couple the hydraulic hoses to the tractor when both tractor and
machine hydraulics are pressureless. Hydraulics under pressure can
cause accidental movements of the machine.
High pressure in the hydraulic system
The hydraulic system is under high pressure. All tubes, hoses and
couplings must be controlled regularly for leaks and external damag-
es. Only use suitable tools when searching for leaks. Immediately re-
pair damages. Leaking oil can cause injuries and fire. When having in-
juries visit a doctor immediately.

Safety instructions
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Road transport
Pay attention to a road-safe condition
When driving on the local roads, the machine must correspond to the
current traffic prescriptions. To which e.g. belongs:
•mounting of lighting, warning and protection installations
•comply with the permittable transport dimensions and weights,
maximum permittable axle loads, tyre carrying capacity, total
weights and national speed limits
•taking care of the maximum permitted speed of 25 km/h
In case of negligence, driver and owner of the machine are fully liable.
Prohibition of transporting people on the machine
Nobody and nothing shall be transported on the machine during trans-
port. Transporting of people or objects on the machine is perilous and
prohibited.
Changed driving and braking handling
Because of the hitched machine the driving and braking handling
changes. Especially when driving curves the dimensions and mass of
the machine have to be taken into account. A not adapted driving style
can lead to accidents.
Adapted driving speed
Under bad road circumstances and at high driving speeds very high
crafts can appear, which load or overload the tractor and machine to
much. Adapt the driving speed according to the road circumstances.
A not adapted driving speed can lead to accidents.

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Safety instructions
Working with the
machine
First use only after instruction
The machine may at the first time of use only be brought into use by
employees of the dealer, factory representatives or employees of the
manufacturer. False use after bringing the machine into use without in-
structions can cause damages to the machine or accidents.
Take care of technical correct condition
Only bring the machine into use in a technical correct condition. Check
all important parts and replace defective parts before use. Defective
parts can cause material or personal damages.
Do not remove protective covers
The protective covers should not be removed or evaded. Check all
protective covers before using. Unprotected machine parts can cause
heavy or deadly accidents.
Prohibition of transporting people on the machine
Nobody and nothing shall be transported on the machine during trans-
port. Transporting of people or objects on the machine is perilous and
prohibited.
Check the direct surroundings
Before driving and bringing into use of the machine the direct sur-
roundings must be checked. Take care of sufficient view. Only start
driving when no persons or objects are in the direct surroundings. Per-
ilous injuries can occur.
Tighten bolts and nuts
Check bolts and nuts regularly for being tight and tighten if necessary.
Because of using the machine bolts can get loose. Damages to the
machine or accidents can be caused.
Behaviour at troubles
At functional troubles stop and secure the machine immediately. Rem-
edy the trouble immediately or commission a workshop. Continuing
working with the machine cause accidents or damages.
Blockage or operation of a security device
In case of a blockage or operation of a security device, never work on
the machine without
•stopping the engine and
•removing the ignition key
Never be tempted to hand feed or unblock the machine while it is run-
ning. Serious or deadly injuries can occur.

Safety instructions
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Unhitching the ma-
chine
Increased danger of injury
While unhitching the machine from the tractor an increased danger of
injury occurs. Therefore:
•prevent the tractor from rolling away, shut down the engine and re-
move the ignition key
•never stay between tractor and machine during unhitching
•take care of a level and secure surface for the machine
•take care of a secure lock of the support jack
•only detach the hydraulic hoses when the hydraulic system at both
tractor and machine is pressureless
In case of negligence heavy or deadly injuries can be the conse-
quence.

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Safety instructions
Care and mainte-
nance
Observe the care and maintenance intervals
Observe the prescribed intervals and those stated in the operation
manual for recurring checks and inspections. In case of negligence of
the intervals damages to the machine or accidents can be caused.
Use original parts only
Lots of components have special properties which decides for the sta-
bility and the function of the machine. Only the parts and options de-
livered from the manufacturer have been tested and released. Other
products can interrupt the function of the machine or can harm the se-
curity. When using not original parts the warranty and liability of the
manufacturer reduces to nil and void.
At all care and maintenance work:
•make the hydraulics pressureless
•switch off the engine and remove the ignition key
•make sure the tractor and machine are positioned on a firm and
level area, support if necessary
•unhitch the tractor if possible
•do not use parts of the machine as climbing help, use suitable
climbing helps on the contrary
Only when observing these prescriptions a secured working during
care and maintenance work is guaranteed.
Interrupt electric power supply
Before working on the electrical device, separate this from the electric
power supply. Supplies being charged can cause material or personal
damages.
Exchange hydraulic hoses
Hydraulic hoses can age without external recognizable indications.
We therefore recommend to exchange all hydraulic hoses every six
years. Defective hydraulic hoses can cause heavy or deadly injuries.
Careful when cleaning with high-pressure cleaner
The machine can partly be cleaned with water or steam. Clean bear-
ings, plastic parts and hydraulic hoses with low pressure only. Too high
pressure can damage these parts.

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Careful when cleaning with compressed air cleaner
The machine can partly be cleaned with compressed air. Clean elec-
tric parts and the hydraulic valve block with low pressure only. Too high
pressure can damage these parts.
No aggressive wax additives
When cleaning do not use aggressive wax additives. Bright metal sur-
faces can get damaged.
Before welding work
Before welding to the hitched machine, untie the tractor’s battery and
the dynamo. Therefore you will avoid damages to the electrical instal-
lation.
Tighten bolted links
After care and maintenance work all loose bolted links must be tight-
ened. Because of loose bolted links material damages can be caused.
Further prescrip-
tions
Observe the prescriptions
Please observe besides these safety instructions
•the accident prevention prescriptions
•the general accredited safety-technical, industrial medicinal and
road traffic law rules
•the tips in this operation manual
•the work, care and maintenance prescriptions

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Acquaintance with the machine
Acquaintance with the machine
This chapter contains general information about your machine and in-
formation about:
•characteristics
•technical specifications
Destination of the
machine
This machine is exclusively appropriate designed for film wrapping of
round bales of ligneous plants, mainly grasses, taking into account all
prescriptions, procedures, etcetera as stated herein and/or through
decals or other signs on the machine.
Intended use of the
machine
This machine shall be exclusively used for the normal agricultural
work.
Any use beyond the one stipulated above requires written authoriza-
tion of the manufacturer, this may be required for film wrapping unusu-
al, non-grass plants as well.
Characteristics of
the machine
The loading arm picks up, lifts the bale and puts it onto the table. The
table starts rotating. The bale is being wrapped with film. When the de-
sired number of film wraps is reached, the table stops rotating. The
film is cut by the applicutter. The bale will be unloaded by tipping back-
ward the table.