Tar River SRB-870 User manual

SRB-870
MINI-ROUND BALER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
APRIL 2019

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Table of Contents
Safety Signal Words
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General Safety Guidelines
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Safety Decal Care
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Before Operation
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During Operation
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Highway and Transport Operation
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Assembly
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Basically Parts
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Parts and their Functions
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Tractor Size
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Attaching to a Tractor
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Attaching the PTO Shaft
16
Shortening a PTO Shaft
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Inspection before Operation
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Lubrication
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Operation Method
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Transportation
30
Storage
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Troubleshooting
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SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION with the safety messages.
The appropriate signal word for each has been selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine
components which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also
be used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of
equipment. Designers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However, every
year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more
careful approach to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the
following precautions in this section. To avoid personal injury, study the following precautions and insist
those working with you, or for you, follow them.
Replace any CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER or instruction safety decal that is not readable or is missing.
Location of such decals is indicated in this booklet.
Do not attempt to operate this equipment under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Review the safety instructions with all users annually.
This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation. The operator should
be a responsible adult familiar with farm machinery and trained in this equipment’s operations. Do not
allow persons to operate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a
thorough understanding of the safety precautions and of how it works.
To prevent injury or death, use a tractor equipped with a Roll Over Protective System (ROPS). Do not
paint over, remove or deface any safety signs or warning decals on your equipment. Observe all safety
signs and practice the instructions on them.
Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in question
-DON’T TRY IT.

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•Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible.
•Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign.
•Safety signs are available from your Distributor or Dealer Parts Department or the factory
How to Install Safety Signs:
•Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.
•Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper.
•Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper.
•Align the decal over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the exposed sticky
backing in place.
•Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining portion of the decal in place
Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the piece of decal backing paper
BEFORE OPERATION
•Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, which may catch in moving parts.
•Always wear protective clothing and substantial shoes.
•Assure that all tires are inflated evenly.
•Give the unit a visual inspection for any loose bolts, worn parts or cracked welds, and make necessary
repairs. Follow the maintenance safety instructions included in this manual.
•Be sure that there are no tools lying on or in the equipment.
•Do not use the unit until you are sure that the area is clear, especially children and animals.
•new equipment.
•Practice operation of your equipment and its attachments. Completely familiarize yourself and other
operators with its operation before using.
•Use a tractor equipped with a Roll Over Protective System (ROPS) and fasten your seat belt prior to
starting the engine.
•The manufacturer does not recommend usage of tractor with ROPS removed.
•Move tractor wheels to the widest recommended settings to increase stability.
•Securely attach to towing unit. Use a high strength, appropriately sized hitch pin with a mechanical
retainer and attach safety chain.
•Do not allow anyone to stand between the tongue or hitch and the towing vehicle when backing up to
the equipment.
SAFETY DECAL CARE

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•Children should not be allowed on the product.
•Clear the area of small children and bystanders before moving the feeder.
•If using a towing unit, securely attach feeder by using a hardened 3/4” pin, a metal retainer, and safety
chains if required. Shift towing unit to a lower gear before going down steep downgrades, thus using
the engine as a retarding force. Keep towing vehicle in gear at all times. Slow down for corners and
rough terrain.
•Make sure you are in compliance with all local and state regulations regarding transporting equipment
on public roads and highways. Lights and slow moving signs must be clean and visible by overtaking or
oncoming traffic when feeder is transported.
•Beware of bystanders, particularly children! Always look around to make sure that it is safe to start
the engine of the towing vehicle or move the unit. This is particularly important with higher noise levels
and quiet cabs, as you may not hear people shouting.
•NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED - Do not carry passengers anywhere on, or in, the tractor or equipment,
except as required for operation.
•Keep hands and clothing clear of moving parts.
•Do not clean, lubricate or adjust your equipment while it is moving.
•When halting operation, even periodically, set the tractor or towing vehicle brakes, disengage the PTO,
shut off the engine and remove the ignition key.
•Be especially observant of the operating area and terrain - watch for holes, rocks or other hidden
hazards. Always inspect the area prior to operation.
•DO NOT operate near the edge of drop-offs or banks.
•DO NOT operate on steep slopes as overturn may result.
•Operate up and down (not across) intermediate slopes. Avoid sudden starts and stops.
DURING OPERATION

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•Adopt safe driving practices:
•Keep the brake pedals latched together at all times. NEVER USE INDEPENDENT BRAKING WITH
MACHINE IN TOW AS LOSS OF CONTROL AND/OR UPSET OF UNIT CAN RESULT.
•Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions and ensure that your speed is low enough for
an emergency stop to be safe and secure. Keep speed to a minimum.
•Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid the risk of overturning.
•Avoid sudden uphill turns on steep slopes.
•Always keep the tractor or towing vehicle in gear to provide engine braking when going downhill. Do
not coast.
•Do not drink and drive!
•Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on
public roads.
•Use approved accessory lighting flags and necessary warning devices to protect operators of other
vehicles on the highway during daylight and nighttime transport. Various safety lights and devices are
available from your dealer.
•The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most localities. However, some localities prohibit
their use. Local laws should be checked for all highway lighting and marking requirements.
•When driving the tractor and equipment on the road or highway under 40 kph (20 mph) at night or
during the day, use flashing amber warning lights and a slow moving vehicle (SMV) identification
emblem.
•Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
•Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow
bridges, intersections, etc.
•Be observant of bridge loading ratings. Do not cross bridges rated lower than the gross weight as
which you are operating.
•Watch for obstructions overhead and to the side while transporting.
•Always operate equipment in a position to provide maximum visibility at all times. Make allowances
for increased length and weight of the equipment when making turns, stopping the unit, etc.
•Pick the levelest possible route when transporting across fields. Avoid the edges of ditches or gullies
and steep hillsides.
•Be extra careful when working on inclines.
•Maneuver the tractor or towing vehicle at safe speeds.
•Avoid overhead wires or other obstacles. Contact with overhead lines could cause serious injury or
death.
•Avoid loose fill, rocks and holes; they can be dangerous for equipment operation or movement.
•Allow for unit length when making turns.
•Operate the towing vehicle from the operator’s seat only.
•Never stand alongside of unit with engine running or attempt to start engine and/or operate machine
while standing alongside of unit.
•Never leave running equipment attachments unattended
•As a precaution, always recheck the hardware on equipment following every 100 hours of operation.
Correct all problems. Follow the maintenance safety procedures.
DURING OPERATION

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ASSEMBLY
1. Packing
The PTO shaft, rope and electrical connections are stored in the front twine storage
compartment. The tires are stored inside the bale opener door. In order to access the
bale door, attached to a tractor and lift it hydraulically or if this is not available, unbolt
the hydraulic bale door cylinder, manually hold up the hook” of the top cover rod and
lift the rear bale door.
Caution, door is very heavy and should be done with at least two persons.
2. Assembling
a. assemble the tires on the machine and secure them with 12 x 70 bolt and jam
nut. There are two positions in which the tires can be mounted. Assemble them
so they do not track behind the tractor wheel tracks.
b. Mount the front swivel caster.
c. (If not already done) Extend the rod of hydraulic and align the hole of barrel and
the hole of pivot pipe. Then assemble with bolt.

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Basic Parts

Parts and their Functions
1. Lower Link Pin and Upper Link
Lower link pin and upper are connection with the tractor lower links and top link.
2. Shear Bolt
Shear bolt is sheared when overload affect to the machine for preventing from the
damaged of the machine.
3. Pick-Up
Pick-up is operated to pick-up baling material from the ground.

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4. Lever and Lock Plate
Pick-up is lifted and is held by the lock plate for transportation of the machine.
Pick-up is lowered by releasing the lock plate.
5. Chain and Bolt (Lower Limit)
Chain and bolt limit the height of pick-up tines from the ground.
6. Crop Cover, Cover Shield, and Side Cover
Crop cover helps to convey hay or straw smoothly to the chamber.

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7. Roller Chain and Sprocket
Roller chain transfers the power to drive pick-up. Friction clutch slips when overloaded,
preventing damage of pick up.
8. Chamber and Roll
Chamber is formed by rolls. Rolls rotate themselves and rotate bailing material for
making cylindrical material inside of chamber.
9. Spring (Tension Spring)
Spring gives proper tension to roller chain.

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10. Rod and Bracket
Bale density can be adjusted by changing the rod position into the hole.
11. Rod (Indicator Rod)
Rod shows to the operator the progress of making bale.
12. Binding Device
Binding device winds twine on a finished bale.

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13. Hydraulic Power Package and Lever
Hydraulic power package actuates hydraulic cylinder to open and to close gate for bale
ejaculation.
14. Bale Ejector
The Bale ejector rolls the finished bale far enough from the machine to allow gate to
close.
Tractor Size
This machine is designed for Cat.1 tractors with HP ratings from 18-50.ALWAYS TAKE CARE WHEN
USING ON TRACTORS IN THE LOWER HP RANGE DUE TO BALER WEIGHT ON HILLS AND UNSTABLE
TERRAIN. Damage can occur if a higher than 50 HP tractors is used on this baler.

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Attaching to a Tractor
1. With the baler on a level surface, back the Cat. 1 tractor so the tractor lift arms are even with the
unit’s lower hitch pins. Lower or raise the tractor hitch arms until the 7/8” bushing in the arm lines up
with the lower hitch blocks. Be sure nothing is between the tractor and the baler before backing up.
2. Insert the lower hitch pin of the baler through the tractor arms.
3. Secure the lift arm in place by using a 7/16” lynch pin or another fastener.
4. Repeat with the other arm.
5. Connect the driveline to the tractor’s PTO output shaft. Secure it in place.
6. Connect the tractor top link to the upper hitch point of the rotary tiller.
Start the tractor and slowly raise the baler. Check for drawbar interference. Be sure that the PTO
driveline does not bottom out when lifting the machine to it’s maximum height. If it does appear that it
could bottom out, it is necessary to shorten the PTO driveline. (See Shortening a PTO Driveline section).
Ensure that in the working position there is an overlap of a minimum of 1/3 the length of each profile
Warning
•Bystanders must keep a safe distance when the baler is attached to the tractor.
Caution
1. Attachment of Power Package Operation Rope
Caution in Operation
•Connect operation rope to the tractor so it will not come in contact with the PTO shaft
and to have enough slackness not stretch in turning.
The breaking end of rope is fixed inside of driver’s cab (no effect to operation).
2. Attachment of Buzzer
Caution in Operation
•Adjust the length of electric cable to get enough slackness and not to stretch in turning.
•Tie the surplus of electric cable with a string to the tractor.
•Turn off the Switch when the machine is not used.
a. Attach the buzzer at suitable position for the operation.
b. Connection with accessorial ELECTRIC CABLE TO POWER OF TRACTOR (12V).

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3. Method of Twine Threating
Warning
•Stop the tractor engine when twine is treading.
Caution in Operation
•Use only original twine TG0800 (Jute 8500 ft.)
•TP0800 (Polypropylene 1100 ft.)
a. Contain two twine spools in the twine casting.
b. Connect the end of rope G.K not be made as small as possible.
c. Turn twine pulley to the direction of arrow until binding arm move from outside to side and
then stop turning at horizontal distance 150 mm between tip of binding arm and pivot.
d. Thread twine tip order from 1 to 9. Use attached twine threader places where it is
difficult thread twine. Cut the of twine by the length from 350 mm to 380 mm and hang
it from binding arm tip.

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Attaching the PTO shaft
Danger
•Never use PTO shaft with damaged safety cover or without safety cover.
•Inspect it if damage is found out on PTO shaft.
•Stop the tractor engine and disengage PTO clutch when PTO shaft is attached.
•Fix chains of safety cover to the tractor and stationery part of the machine not to rotate safety
cover.
Caution
•If overlap length between inner and outer tube of PTO shaft is less than 100 mm in extended
position, it will be a cause of PTO shaft breakage.
If the space between inner and outer tube is less than 25 mm in retracted position, it will be a
cause of damage.
By pushing to each other when the machine is lifted.
Shortening a PTO Driveline
1. With the implement attached to the tractor’s three point hitch, and the PTO driveline not installed,
separate the PTO driveline. Attach the implement end to the implement and the other end to the
tractor PTO input shaft.
2. Raise the implement by using the tractor’s hydraulic 3-point hitch to it’s maximum lift height.
3. Hold the half shafts next to each other and mark them so each end is approximately ½” from hitting
the end of the telescopic profiles.
4. Shorten the inner and out guard tubes equally.
5. Shorten the inner and outer profiles by the same length as the guard tubes. Using a rattail file, round
off all sharp edges and burrs. Grease the telescopic profile generously before reassembling.
Caution in Operation

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Inspection Before Operation
1) Inspection of the tractor parts
Inspect the tractor parts in accordance with operation manual of the tractor.
2) Inspection of connecting parts
I. Inspection of 3P connecting parts
a. Make sure that locking pin is inserted into the hole of low link pin.
b. Make sure that locking pin is inserted into a hole of top link pin.
c. Make sure that check chains of the tractor are stretched firmly.
d. If any problem is found in connection, remedy the problem according to the instruction “1-4
Attachment to tractor”
II. Inspection of PTO shaft
a. Make sure that cramp pins stay in the groove of PTO shaft and PIC shaft.
b. Make sure that chain of safety cover has excess slackness.
c. Check the damage on safety cover of PTO shaft.
d. If any problem is found on PTO shaft, remedy the problem according to the instruction “1-5
Attachment of PTO shaft”
3) Inspection of the machine
a. Check looseness of nuts and bolts.
Tighten loosen nuts and bolts firmly.
b. Check if the shear bolt is sheared or not.
If it is sheared replace to new one referring sufficient. To the parts list.
Beforehand, prepare for replacement shear bolts.
c. Check if roller chain is properly stretched.
Adjust it in accordance with the instruction “5-2-1 Adjustment of roller chain stretch.”
d. Check the length of pick up tension if the length is improper, adjust the length in accordance
with the instruction of “5-2-2 Pick-up V-belt tension adjustment.”
e. Check the length of twine tensioner.
If the length is improper, adjust it in accordance with the instruction “5-2-3 Adjustment of
twine tensioner.”
f. Check the twine cutting blade for sharpness. Adjust the blade if necessary according to this
manual.
g. Check if twine is enough, twine is threaded properly and binding arm is in proper position.
If any problem is found, solve it in accordance with the instruction “1-4-4 Method of twine
treading.”
h. Check damage of tine and rotor flush.
If it is damaged, replace it to a new one by referring to parts list.
i. Check stuck hay or straw in the machine.
Remove stuck crop from the machine.
j. Check application of oil and grease. If it is not applied properly lubricated in accordance with
the instruction “2-3 Lubrication spots table.”
k. Check if tire air pressure is sufficient. If it is Insufficient, apply air until the pressure becomes
195kPa (2.0Kg/m2).
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I. Inspection of the tractor hydraulic
Raise the baler using the tractor hydraulics.
II. Inspection of machine hydraulic system.
a) Inspection of machine hydraulic system for gate opening and closing.
Warning
•Bystanders must be away from the machine when gate is opened.
Warning
•By standers must be away from the machine when gate is opened.
Lock gate by the stop valve when the machine is checked in the gate opening situation.
Caution
•If the hydraulic hose is damaged or hydraulic fitting is loose, it will be cause of injuring by leaking
high pressured hydraulic oil or suddenly dropping of the machine.
Replace damaged hydraulic hose or fittings and fittings loosen fittings.
(1) Turn lever of stop valve for gate opening and closing to “Opening” position.
(2) Start the tractor engine and engage PTO to rotate PTO shaft and then open gate by
operating lever package.
(3) Turn lever of stop valve to “close” while pulling the lever of the power package at full
opened gate position.

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(4) If the gate does not come down, it has no trouble. If gate comes down, check oil leakage
and repair, or replace damaged part.
(5) Close the gate by turning slowly lever of the stop valve to “Open” direction. If the air
remains in the hose or cylinder, loosen male adapter, and let the air out it. Tighten swivel
adapter after releasing air.

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Lubrication
•Apply fresh and clean oil and grease the machine.
•Apply grease to a grease nipple until old grease comes out.
1- Gearbox 2- Worm gearbox
3-Power package 4- Housing
5- Sprocket 6- Arm support