Tube-Line BF8000 User manual

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Operator’sManual
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SelfLoadingBalefeeder
BF8000
PRINTED IN CANADA
Tubeline Manufacturing Limited
6455 Reid Woods Drive RR #4
Elmira, Ontario, Canada N3B 2Z3
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Rev. 1-0

I Operator’s Manual - Self Loading Balefeeder BF8000
Operator’s Manual
Thank you for choosing the Tubeline Self Loading Balefeeder.
Our hope is that it will give you many years of productive service.
Please read and understand this manual and the machine before operation.
Warranty and Limitation of Liability
All equipment is sold subject to mutual agreement that it is warranted by the company to be free from defects
of materials and workmanship. But the company shall not be liable for special, indirect or consequential,
damages of any kind under this contract or otherwise. The company’s liability shall be limited exclusively to
replacing or repairing without charge, at its factory or elsewhere, at its discretion.
Any material, or workmanship defects which become apparent within one year from the date on which the
equipment was purchased, and the company shall have no liability for damages of any kind. The buyer by the
acceptance of the equipment will assume all liability for any damages, which may result from the use or misuse
by his employees or others.
Serial Number
The implement serial number is located on the front left side of the frame. This number helps us to track
changes and improvements and must be mentioned when ordering parts or requesting service. For your
convenience, a space has been provided inside the front cover of this manual to record the serial number,
model number, purchase date, and dealer name.
Model No: __________BF8000___________
Serial No: ____________________________
Date Purchased: _____________________
Dealer Name: ________________________

Self Loading Balefeeder BF8000 - Table of Contents II
Table of Contents
Operator’s Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I
Warranty and Limitation of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I
Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I
Section 1: General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Bales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Power Unit Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Section 2: Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Safety Signal Words / Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Personal Protective Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Hydraulic Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Maintenance Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Decal Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Safety Decals, continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Model Decals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Section 3: Pre-Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Bale Spear Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Power Unit Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Section 4: Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Hitch Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Bale Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Conveyor Chain Tightening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Motor Drive Chain Tightening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Loading Arm Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Bed Stop Diverter Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Section 5: Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Loading Bales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Bed Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Unloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Section 6: Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Grease Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Grease Point Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Preseason Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
End of Season Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3

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Section 8: Parts Breakdowns & Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2
Inner Shielding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4
Bale Bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-6
Bale Bed Conveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Front Chain Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Rear Apron Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Loading Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Bale Bed Cylinder Hydraulics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Conveyor Motor Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Main Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Loading Arm Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Torque Values - Imperial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Torque Values - Metric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Self Loading Balefeeder BF8000 - Section 1: General Information 1-1
Section 1: General Information
Usage
This machine is designed to unravel round bales in a windrow for feeding livestock. The BF8000 works well
with hay, straw, baleage and silage. This machine does not alter material length.
Bales
The BF8000 can handle up to a 5’ x 6’ diameter round bale.
Maximum load capacity is 2500lbs.
Power Unit Requirements
The BF8000 requires a power unit with 8-16 GPM feed rate, a minimum of 2000PSI and a 40hp engine.
Dimensions

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Orientation
Directional references in this manual are dependant on the operator’s position from a forward pointed position
while towing this machine.
Front
Rear
Left
Right
Hitch
Jack
Bale Bed
Fork
Loading Arm
Terminology
Common terms used in this manual.
Discharge Area
Indicator
Finger Drum
Conveyor
Bed Gate
Chain Drive
Motor
Utility Box

Self Loading Balefeeder BF8000 - Section 2: Safety 2-1
Section 2: Safety
NOTE: This safety alert symbol is found throughout this manual to call attention to instructions involving
yourself and others working around the machine.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or death.
This symbol means:
• Attention!
• Become Alert!
• Your Safety is involved!
Safety Signal Words / Safety Messages
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result is serious injury or death.
DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation that needs to be avoided. Operator needs to be aware of these
dangers. High probability of serious injury or death.
NOTE: Indicates an informative non-safety related message.
Safety Guidelines
Take the necessary precautions to avoid injury or death. These include:
• Have training and train new operators.
• Review the safety instructions with all users annually.
• Know where safety decals are and what they convey.
• DO NOT paint over, remove or deface any safety signs or warning decals on your equipment.
• Replace damaged and/or missing safety decals.
• DO NOT operate without fully installed shields.
• Reinstall any removed shields BEFORE operating.
• Inspect machine before operating.
• DO NOT operate this machine while under the inuence of drugs or alcohol.
• DO NOT let children ride or operate this machine.
• Keep a rst aid kit and a re extinguisher on site in case of emergency.

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Personal Protective Equipment
WARNING: Wear work boots, gloves, and safety glasses when maintaining or repairing machine.
WARNING: Wear work boots and ear protection when operating machine.
DANGER: Do not wear loose clothing when operating or maintaining the BF8000.
Hydraulic Safety
Before applying pressure to the system, be sure all connections are tight and that hoses and connections are
not damaged.
Ensure that all the pressure is released from the hydraulic lines before repairing. Replace or repair damaged
hoses immediately.
WARNING
When checking for oil leaks use a piece of cardboard; DO NOT use your hand:
• Escaping uid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury.
• Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic of other lines.
• Tighten all line connections before applying pressure.
• Protect hands and body from high-pressure uids.
If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any uid injected into the skin must be surgically removed
within a few hours or gangrene may result. Failure to comply could result in serious injury, paralysis or even
death. Maintenance Safety
DO NOT weld on or near rotating parts. Welding close to rotating parts may cause warping thus creating high
stress loads for moving or rotating parts.
DO NOT weld on wheel rims. Welding on wheel rims may cause high stress and wheel failure.
DO NOT weld on wheels with a mounted tire, Welding on wheels with a mounted tire may cause tire to burst,
causing serious injury or death.

Self Loading Balefeeder BF8000 - Section 2: Safety 2-3
Decal Locations

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Decal Locations
ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION NOTE
1 2 DE39591V ISO Decal - Stay Clear of Forks Vertical
2 1 DE41711H ISO Decal - Angled Crush Horizontal
3 2 DE41712 ISO Decal - Hand Pinch Point
4 1 DE41713H ISO Decal - High Pressure Fluid Horizontal
5 1 DE41714H ISO Decal - Read OM Horizontal
6 1 DE41715H ISO Decal - Remove Key Before Repair Horizontal
7 2 DE41716H ISO Decal - Shaft Entanglement Horizontal
8 2 DE41718 ISO Decal - Thrown Object Vertical
9 2 DE43049 ISO Decal - Wheel Crush
10 2 DE43875H ISO Decal - Hand Crush
11 1 DE44845 2019 Tubeline Decal
12 1 DE50061 BF8000 Balefeeder Decal
13 1 DE50062 BF8000 Model Decal
14 1 DE50063 BF8000 Tubeline Decal
15 1 DE50064 BF8000 Model Decal
16 2 DE50093 ISO Decal - Chain Roller Entanglement
17 1 DE50096 BF8000 QR Decal
18 1 DECANADA Decal Made In Canada
19 1 DE45927 Decal - Small SIS 20mph U.S. Only
20 1 DE45928 Decal - Large SIS 20mph U.S. Only
21 1 DE49617 BF8000 Indicator Decal
26 1 DE45925 Decal - Small SIS 30kmh
27 1 DE45926 Decal - Large SIS 30kph