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Serial # Decal
SERIAL NUMBER
The implement serial number is located on the front 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 # :
Serial # :
Date Purchased :
Dealer Name :
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Operator's Manual
Thank you for choosing the Tube-line TLR 5000X2 Bale Wrapper. Our hope is that it
will give you many years of productive service. This machine is designed to wrap
a continuous line of round bales in a film of plastic.
Please read and understand this manual and the machine before operation.
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.
Warranty coverage is null and void unless Warranty
Registration form has been completely filled in and is on file at
Tube-Line Manufacturing Ltd.
Warranty and Limitation of Liability

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Safety
Take note! This safety alert symbol is found throughout this manual to call your
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!
Signal Words are used in this book.
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. It is you the
operator that needs to be aware of these dangers.
If you have any questions not answered in this manual, please contact your
dealer or Tubeline Manufacturing Ltd.
3928 Steffler Rd, Tel: [phone]
R. R. #4 Elmira Fax [phone]
Ontario, Canada e-mail [e-mail]
N3B 2Z3

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Safety-- It's in your interest.
Safety Guidelines
Safety of the operator is one of our main concerns, however we do hear of some
accidents that could have been avoided if some precautions had been taken.
To avoid personal injury study the following precautions and insist those working
with you or for you, follow them.
In most cases the pictures will have the shielding in place, in some they may be
removed, only to show a view behind the shield.
Keep all the shields, safety doors in place. If they become faulty and fail to work
replace them. They are for your safety, do not operate the equipment with them
removed.
Replace any decals that may be missing or that are not readable. Location of
the decals is indicated in this manual.
Do not operate this machine while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Review the safety instructions with all users annually.
This equipment should not be operated by children, or with those unfamiliar
with the operation of the machine. Do not allow persons to operate this
machine until they have read this manual and/or were instructed by a
qualified person.
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.
If the bale seems to be larger then the hoop do not try to force the material
through as the film spools may touch the bale and break the plastic. If is
stalls halfway through you can't back up, you will have to pull the bale apart
by hand.
Lighting and marking
This machine is equipped with lights and reflectors as required by the most
stringent government and ASAE specifications. They should work with the tractor
7-pin connector.

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Safety Decal Location
DJA
AI
J
F E

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Safety Decal Location
F
JA
JF
C
D
B
Serial Plate
K
L

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ITEM – D
PART # - DE23988
ITEM – B
PART # - DE23939
ITEM – C
PART # - DE23839
ITEM – E
PART # - DE23942
ITEM – A
PART # - DE23846

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. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times
. Replace safety signs that are missing or illegible
. Decals are available through your dealer
ITEM – F
PART # - DE23845
ITEM – G
PART # - DE23971
ITEM – H
PART # - DE23847

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Safety Decal Location
ITEM - I (Both Sides of the Machine)
PART # - DERED
ITEM – J (Both Sides of the Machine)
PART # - DEAMBER
ITEM – K
PART # - DECANADA
ITEM – L
PART # - DE23941

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Remember
Your best assurance against accidents or damage to the machine is to know
how it operates. If you do not understand a portion of the manual or a function
of the wrapper, please contact your dealer or an experienced operator.
Before Operation
.Carefully study and understand the manual or be trained by an
experienced operator.
. Do not wear loose clothing that may get caught in moving parts.
. Visually inspect the machine to make sure no parts are loose or
missing.
.Be sure that no tools are left on the machine.
.Make sure no hay is lying on the engine and that the cooling fins
are not clogged with dust and hay (this could cause a fire)
. Do not hurry the learning process. Be familiar with one part
before trying the next part.
.Practice by running the machine through its paces, first in manual
mode with no bales in the machine until you are comfortable and
familiar with the operation. After you become familiar with the
operation, switch the machine to Auto mode. Use a stick and push
the table switch down to start the cycle.
Do not reach in and push the switch paddle down by hand.

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Operating the Model TLR 5000X2
Tubeline Bale Wrapper
Big Bale Silage
The objective of big bale silage is to provide high quality forage using a minimum
of equipment. To do this, crop must be cut at the correct stage of maturity, wilted,
baled tightly and wrapped air tight, using a good quality stretch wrap.
The Tubeline wrapper makes timely harvest possible by reducing the dependence
on the weather. It is much easier to get to wilt silage than to make dry hay. This
also extends the working day, as the correct moisture to bale extends earlier and
later in the day.
Bales
Well-shaped firm bales are necessary for successful wrapping, using a hard-core
baler. Bales are best wrapped as soon as possible after baling. If bales are left
unwrapped they will sag and loose shape. Heating will start soon after baling and
protein quality will be lost. It is desirable to wrap within four hours. In an emergency
such as rain, the bales can be left 12 to 16 hours.
Moisture
Successful silage can be made over a wide moisture range. In general, 40 to 50%
moisture is satisfactory for dairy cows. Some beef farmers prefer 60 to 70%
moisture as it limits intake. A good rule of thumb is to dry “Half-way to Hay”.
Drier silage gives you
1. Lighter bales to handle.
2. More desirable fermentation with fewer odors
3. Less freezing in the winter
4. Higher dry matter intake
Wrapping Site
Select a site that will allow room to make an adequate bale row length.
The Tubeline wrapper is very fast, but requires time to set up and move to a new
line. There should be space for at least 50 bales in a row.
Select a site that is accessible in winter conditions and does not flood in the spring.
A firm surface is necessary for the successful operation of the wrapper.
Avoid soft ground, as the wrapper will not move forward smoothly if it is sinking into
the ground. Wrap on level ground or a slight uphill grade.
A site that is free from grass and debris will be less likely to attract rodents that can
damage the plastic.

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Bale Size
Round Bales- The TLR 5000X2 will wrap bales up to 5' x 5 ½'
It will wrap all sizes smaller than this dimensions as well.
Remember when making big bale silage the bales will be heavier than dry hay.
This puts extra strain on loading and transporting equipment. Also, bales
will be heavier when feeding out and may have to be moved on wet ground
or snow. As a result most operators reduce silage bale diameter to 4-4 ½',
even though the wrapper will handle larger size.
Square Bales- Model TLR 5000X2 is NOT a square bale machine.
Recommended Operating Procedure
We suggest the following method of operating the TLR 5000X2 Tubeline Wrapper
.Park the wrapper where you want the end of the row to be, facing in the
appropriate direction with wrapper in up position.
. Apply parking brake and fold in the first section of the tongue and fasten the
bracket into the hydraulic steering slider with the pin that held the tongue.
Maintain proper tire pressure at all times.
On the rear axle replace tire with the same type and brand if
possible. If this is not practical then replace with a tire that has
the same outside diameter.

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Caution!! Be Safe
Never ride on the machine while being used or transported.
Never climb on the table or inside the wrap chamber with the Engine
running.
Turn control panel to “man” or stop the engine when changing plastic
rolls. Never leave it in “auto” as your helper may set a new bale on the
table or press the start button on the remote.
Installation of Plastic
Procedures for maintenance, repairs or plastic rolls replacement :
1. Push the Emergency Button
2. Remove the key from the motor (has to be kept by
the end user to avoid accident)
3. Do the required work
Danger!! Stop Engine ! Before attempting to install plastic.
Plastic from the factory has a natural tack on the inside. In the event
of the plastic being stored for an extended period of time the tack may
migrate to the opposite side. To test for tacky side fold plastic inside to
inside and pull apart. Fold opposite way (top to top) to determine
tackier side.
The roll of plastic should be installed with the tack on the inside of the
plastic film next to the bale silage. The plastic then passes over the slave
roller and is threaded through the two metal rollers on the Tensioner as
shown in the diagram.
The two metal stretcher rolls rotate at different speeds. This causes the
plastic to be stretched. It is very important that the plastic goes over
the slow roller first and the faster roll second.
If there is any question, which is the faster roller:
1. Turn one roller by hand and watch the speed of the other roller,
this should help you determine which is the fast and slow roller.
When the plastic is installed correctly, it should stretch tight on the bale
to form a smooth tube.

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Trouble Shooting Plastic Installation
1. Wrinkles in the plastic with seams between layers easily visible
Check to determine if the plastic is properly routed through the
Tensioner rollers.
2. Plastic tears between the Tensioner and the bale
Film spool holders: not turning freely. Lubricate and turn by hand
until free.
Slave roller not turning freely. Lubricate and turn by hand until free.
Tensioner rolls not turning freely: Loosen the bolts holding the bearing
and check if this makes a difference. It may be that the bearings have too
much end pressure, in this case re-tighten the bearings and loosen the locking
collar on the roller shaft this will allow the shaft to slide in the bearing;
re-tighten the bearing collar. The gears can also be meshed too tight; this can
be fixed by slightly loosening one set of bearing bolts. Using a hammer
and punch, lightly tap the bearing away from the other roller.
Caution- Do not use a hammer on the aluminum stretcher rolls.
Poor quality plastic: Use a brand with good tear resistance.
Tack build up on the rollers: Particularly in hot weather. Clean the Tensioner
with warm soapy water.
Plastic roll is too hot: In very hot weather the plastic can become soft if left
in the sun for long periods of time. In these conditions, the spare rolls should
be kept in the shade. After the rolls have been installed on the machine one
can be parked on the bottom and a cover can be placed on the top one.
Rolls of plastic may catch on the bottom of the bale. If bales are misshaped
the roll of plastic may drag on the bottom of the bale, causing the plastic to break.
If wrapper is equipped with electric automation
Switch the control to “Man”
Danger!! When the machine is in manual mode the safety
switches and the film sensor Do Not Function.
- Test the hydraulics by rotating the hoop and moving the ram back and
forth.
- Install the roll of plastic according to the Plastic Installation diagram.
Caution! Close safety doors after installing plastic to avoid injury.
Caution! Round bale are heavy and silage bales are even heavier. Use only
bale-handling equipment. Keep bales low when turning loader.

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Caution! It is important that the bale sit firmly on the deck, as the bale spears
should deflect the hay somewhat. Failure to do this may cause the plastic to stick
to the spears and tear the plastic inside the bale.
To Wrap Bales with Model TLR 5000X2
Before the first bale that will stay on the line is placed on the wrapper, place an end
cap on the bale. (Check with your plastic supplier for suggestions.)
. Pull about 4 ft of plastic through each stretcher and tie it under the twine on the
bale, or tie it in the slots on the hoop brace (both sides)
. With the control panel switch “auto/man” set to “man” turn forward switch to
advance the bale without the plastic stretcher applying plastic.
.As the bale is pushed through the hoop, start the hoop rotating to apply plastic
by pushing in the “Rotate” button.
. When the ram hits the switch at the end of the stroke the forward motion
on the cylinder will stop. (This switch can be moved on the slider arm to
accommodate your needs). More about this later.
.With the switch set to “man” the switch buttons will have to be turned and/or
pushed and held, when you let them go the function will stop.
.Turning the reverse switch will retract the ram and open the bale pusher to
accommodate the next bale.
. Wrap the 1st few bales in “man” until the first bale overhangs at rear of machine
by 6 inches. Lower machine to the ground and disengage parking brake, if
equipped with a power drive, disengage the hydraulic lever.
Note! You may want to leave some weight on the wheels until the wrapper starts
moving to avoid bales from sliding on the ground.
.After you have wrapped a few bales in this way, switch “auto/man” switch to
“auto” and place bale on the bale table. As the bale depresses the table trigger
ram will start automatically. Adjust the second slider switch to start the wrap
cycle at the same time that the bale makes contact with bales on the machine.
Warning!!
To stop the cycle: after the cycle has started in the automatic mode, turn “auto/man”
switch to “man” (or if you have the optional remote kit, push the “stop” button on
the hand unit to stop the cycle. After the problem is rectified, finish the rest of the
cycle in the “man” mode and then return to “auto” mode. (If you press start button on
the hand unit it will also start the ram forward again except if the ram had passed the
hoop start switch the hoop will not start with the ram).
For safety reasons, safety switches are installed in the doors. In “auto”
mode the safety doors must be closed for the machine to work. In “man” these
switches are bypassed.

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Steering
This wrapper is equipped with hydraulic steering. The purpose of this is to keep the
wrapper operating in a straight line or to direct the wrapper around obstacles. If the
ground is uneven or the wrapper is operated on the side of a hill, then it can drift
out of line. The loader operator is usually able to detect if the wrapper is not
moving in the desired direction. When steering around obstacles in the wrapping
path do not make sharp turn as this prevents the bales from being tightly packed
together. The steering speed can be adjusted with the needle valve at the manifold
block.
- When starting a row, align the wrapper in the desired direction for the row and
ensure the steering is in the center position.
Optional- Remote Control
With the remote control the machine can be controlled with a hand held unit. The
table trigger switch should be unplugged. When the control panel “auto/man”
switch is on “auto” the bale can be placed on the table without the cycle starting.
After the bales has been placed on the table and you want the cycle to start, press
the start button on the hand unit. The machine will now go through the complete
wrap cycle and stop at the end of the cycle. Two of the remote buttons are used
to control right and left steering. The fourth button is the remote cycle stop.
Notice- the “on/off” switch on the control panel will turn off all the electric
current to the Control Panel and also Engine Stop. The Honda engine does not
have an electric ignition therefore the key can be left “on” without the battery
draining. The 20hp engine has an electric fuel valve and the key needs to be “off”
when the engine is not running, as the valve will drain the battery.
Slider Switch
Adjust the second slider switch to start the rotate motor when the bales have made
contact. By adjusting the slider switch at the rear of the slider bar, which will stop
the ram and the wrap motor, and reverse the ram cylinders. -TIP- Adjust the rear
switch so that the junction of the 2 bales are in the middle of the wrap chamber.
It is possible to adjust the second switch so that the wrap will start just before the
bales start moving through the wrap chamber, thereby putting extra plastic on the
joint of the bale. The front slider switch is set to stop the ram retract stroke after the
engine has throttled before the cylinder bottoms out.
Brake
The TLR 5000X2 is equipped with a manual parking brake in rear left wheel.
If the wrapper is equipped with optional POWER DRIVE, the power drive is engaged
and used as a parking brake.
Notice - Make sure BRAKE IS DISENGAGED before transporting the wrapper.

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Pushing off Bales from the Wrapper
The automatic wrapper will have to be switched to “man” position
for pushing the bale off.
Danger!!
The use of automatic setting when pushing off bales can cause severe injury
or death.
To push off the bales
Open the bale pusher
Remove the linchpin from the front push plate arms
Unfold the arms to extend the push plate
Remove the linchpin from the top of the arms and swing the X bars onto
the pins, replace the linchpin to secure the X bar
Push the bale through the wrapper by using the forward button and wrap
button with the automatic machine. Continue pushing the bale through the
wrap chamber until you have reached the end of the stroke.
Retract the bale pusher
Refold the push plate arms and secure with linchpins at the front arms
Open the safety doors, remove 2 x 3 tube from the Hydraulic tank side of
the wrapper and lay it across the top of the Pushoff brackets
Close the pusher a second time to push the bales further off the wrapper.
Open the pusher and move the 2 x 3 tube to the socket at the rear end of
the arms. Close the pusher to finish pushing off the bales from the tail.
(NOTICE! The last pushoff brackets are lower then the hill rollers. BE
SURE the tube is behind the rollers before pushing and remove the tube
before opening pusher all the way).
Open the bale pusher, store the 2 x 3 tube in bracket secure with lock pin
Undo steering, unfold tongue and insert lock pin.
Make sure the brakes are released before driving away.
Caution
Before moving the wrapper any distance close the fuel valve at the engine!
As the machine is towed it will bounce and shake, as it does this the carburetor
float will let too much fuel into the system. Raw fuel can get into the engine
cylinder and wash the cylinder walls down and end up in the engine oil.

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Build-up on Stretchers
When wrapping in hot weather there can be a build-up of adhesive on the stretcher
rollers. This can cause the plastic to break. Remove the adhesive with soap and
water.
Wrapping Straw
The TLR 5000X2 wrapper can be used to weather- protect straw.
Only two layers of plastic are necessary.
If the straw is dry, it may be wrapped continually without spaces. Straw that has
some moisture is best wrapped with spaces in the plastic.
After Wrapping
After wrapping, inspect the rows of silage regularly to ensure there is no damage
occurring from birds, rodents of livestock.
Feeding Out
With the TLR 5000X2, a loader can pick up bales without cutting the plastic. The
plastic breaks away between bales and can be removed from the side of the bales
before dropping the bales in the feeder.
Wrapped bales do not spoil as the line is fed. Unlike long bags of bales,
the stretch wrap prevents air from moving past the bales and causing the bales
at the far end to heat and spoil. As the next bale is undisturbed it will not spoil
for one to two days in the warm weather and for at least a week in the cooler
weather.
OBSERVE MAXIMUM TRANSPORT SPEED
The maximum transport speed for this implement is 32 km/h
(20 mph).
Some tractors are capable of operating at speeds that exceed the
maximum transport speed of this implement. Regardless of the
maximum speed capability of the tractor being used to tow this
implement, do not exceed the implement’s maximum transport
speed. Exceeding the implements maximum transport speed can
result in: - Loss of control of the tractor/implement combination -
Reduced or no ability to stop during braking - Implement tire failure
- Damage to the implement structure or its components Use
additional caution and reduce speed when towing under adverse
surface conditions, when turning, and when on inclines. Do not
attempt transport if the fully loaded implement weighs more than
1.5 times the weight of the tractor.