Vermeer 504 PRO Installation instructions

Operator’s and
Maintenance Manual
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Serial No. 504PR Serial No. 8001 —
604PR Serial No. 101 —
Order No. 105400EC2
Cabled Assembly Order No. 510520026
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INTRODUCTION
This manual explains the proper operation of your machine. Study and understand these instructions thoroughly before operating or maintaining
the machine. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. Consult your Vermeer dealer if you do not understand the
instructions in this manual, or need additional information.
The instructions, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at time of publication. Your machine
may have product improvements and features not yet contained in this manual.
Vermeer Corporation reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice or obligation.
Operation, lubrication, and maintenance instructions are included in the two Operator’s and Maintenance Manuals provided with
the machine. The tethered (cabled) manual must remain attached to the machine for ready reference. Store it in the manual storage box when
not in use.
Additional copies of the manuals are available from your dealer. Use the reorder number on the front cover to order additional manuals.
•Copies of this manual are available in Spanish from your dealer. Other languages may also be available.
•Se dispone de ejemplares de este manual en español.
Notice to Owner –You are requested to notify Vermeer Corporation when you have purchased a used Vermeer machine. Notify the Customer
Data Department by telephone: [phone] or 641-628-3141; email: [e-mail]; internet: www.vermeer.com or myvermeer.
com; or, letter: Customer Data Dept., Vermeer Corporation, PO Box 200, Pella IA 50219 USA. Upon request, an owner of a used Vermeer machine
will receive one free set of Operator’s, Maintenance and Parts manuals.
Copyright 2016. All rights reserved.
Vermeer Corporation
1210 Vermeer Road East, P.O. Box 200
Pella, lowa 50219–0200
Orientation: Right and left sides of the machine are determined by facing in the direction of forward travel.
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Trademarks
VERMEER, VERMEER Logo and EQUIPPED TO DO MORE are trademarks of
Vermeer Manufacturing Company.
MOBIL is a trademark of ExxonMobil Corporation.
Warranty
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2013
VERMEER CORPORATION (hereinafter "Vermeer") warrants each new Agricultural product of Vermeer's manufacture to be free from defects in
material and workmanship, under normal use and service for one (1) full year after initial purchase/retail sale.This Limited Warranty shall apply
only to complete machines of Vermeer's manufacture, parts are covered by a separate Limited Warranty. EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES NOT
OF VERMEER'S MANUFACTURE ARE WARRANTED ONLY TO THE EXTENT OF THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY AND SUBJECT
TO THEIR ALLOWANCE TO VERMEER ONLY IF FOUND DEFECTIVE BY SUCH MANUFACTURER.
EXTENDED WARRANTY OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.
WARRANTY TERMS:
During the Limited Warranty period specified above, any defect in material or workmanship in any warranted item of Vermeer Agricultural
Equipment not excluded below shall be repaired or replaced at Vermeer's option without charge by any authorized independent Vermeer dealer.
The warranty repair or replacement must be made by a Vermeer independent authorized dealer at the dealer's location. Vermeer will pay for
replacement parts and such authorized dealer's labor in accordance with Vermeer's labor reimbursement policy. Vermeer reserves the right to
supply remanufactured replacement parts as it deems appropriate.
RETAIL PURCHASER RESPONSIBILITY:
This Limited Warranty requires proper maintenance and periodic inspections of the Agricultural Equipment as indicated in the Operator's/
Maintenance Manual furnished with each new Agricultural Equipment. The cost of routine or required maintenance and services is the
responsibility of the retail purchaser. The retail purchaser is required to keep documented evidence that theseservices were performed.
This Vermeer New Agricultural Equipment Limited Warranty may be subject to cancellation if the above requirements are not performed.
Vermeer Agricultural Equipment with known failed or defective parts must be immediately removed from service.
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
The warranties contained herein shall NOT APPLY TO:
•Any defect which was caused (in Vermeer's sole judgment) by other than normal use and service of the Agricultural Equipment, or by any of the
following: (i) accident; (ii) misuse or negligence; (iii) overloading; (iv) lack of reasonable and proper maintenance; (v)improper repair or
installation; (vi) unsuitable storage; (vii) non-Vermeer approved alteration or modification; (viii) natural calamities; (ix) vandalism; (x) parts or
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accessories installed on Agricultural Equipment which were not manufactured or installed by Vermeer authorized dealers; (xi) the elements; (xii)
collision or other accident.
•Any Agricultural Equipment whose identification numbers or marks have been altered or removed.
•Any Agricultural Equipment which any of the required or recommended periodic inspection or services have been performed using parts not
manufactured or supplied by Vermeer or meeting Vermeer Specifications including, but without limitation, lubricants (oil, grease), belt lacings,
and hydraulic fluids.
•New Agricultural Equipment delivered to the retail purchaser in which the equipment /warranty registration has not been completed and
returned to Vermeer within ten (10) days from the date of purchase.
•Any defect that was caused (in Vermeer's sole judgment) by operation of the Agricultural Equipment not abiding by standardoperating
procedures outlined in the Operator's Manual.
•Tire Limited Warranties and support are the responsibility of the respective product's manufacturer.
•Transportation costs, if any, of transporting to the Vermeer dealer.
•The travel time and expenses of the Vermeer dealer's service personnel to make a repair on the retail purchaser's site or other location.
•In no event shall Vermeer's liability exceed the purchase price of the product.
•Vermeer shall not be liable to any person under any circumstances for any incidental or consequential damages (including but not limited to,
loss of profits, out of service time) occurring for any reason at any time.
•Diagnostic and overtime labor premiums are not covered under this Limited Warranty Policy.
•Depreciation damage caused by normal wear, lack of reasonable and proper maintenance, failure to follow operating instructions, misuse, and/
or lack of proper protection during storage.
•Accessory systems and electronics not of Vermeer's manufacture are warranted only to the extent of such manufacturer's respective Limited
Warranty, if any.
•Wear items which are listed by product group below:
COMMON WEAR ITEMS: roller chain, sprockets, clutches, clutch components, knives, bolts/torqued parts, hoses (unlessotherwise specified
under extended warranty).
BALE MOVERS: chains, motor sprocket, rear sprocket.
BALE PROCESSORS: coupler chain, DRV couplers, feed roller belting, flails.
BALE WRAPPERS: extension chain, film dispenser gear set, gearbox housing, knife assembly, plastic sprocket, shear bolts.
BALERS: belt lacings/cables, pickup teeth, scraper knives, service items, twine knives.
RAKES/TEDDERS: teeth, tines.
MOWERS: blades, caps, discs, shoes.
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MISC. BALE HANDLING EQUIPMENT: knife blades, tines (bale spikes).
PARTS WARRANTY
Parts replaced in the warranty period will receive the balance of the first year New Agricultural Equipment Limited Warranty, during the first
twelve (12) months. Replacement parts after the original machine warranty, are warranted to be free from defects of materials for ninety (90) days
or the part will be repaired or replaced, without labor coverage for removal and reinstallation.
EXCLUSIONS OF WARRANTIES: UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY LAW, AND EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY MADE
HEREIN, VERMEER MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, AND ANY POSSIBLE LIABILITY OF VERMEER HEREIN UNDER IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. VERMEER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, ALTER AND IMPROVE ANY PRODUCT WITHOUT INCURRING ANY OBLIGATION
TO REPLACE ANY PRODUCT PREVIOUSLY SOLD WITH SUCH MODIFICATION. NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY WARRANTY, OR TO ASSUME
ANY ADDITIONAL OBLIGATION ON VERMEER'S BEHALF.
NO DEALER WARRANTY. The selling dealer makes no warranty of its own and the dealer has no authority to make any representation or promise
on behalf of Vermeer or to modify the terms or limitations of this warranty in any way.
ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. Each of the parties hereto expressly agrees to conduct transactions by electronic means. Accordingly, the parties agree
and intend that all electronic transmissions including, without limitation, electronic signatures, shall be considered equivalent to an original
writing as provided under Iowa law, as it may be amended from time to time.
MANUFACTURED BY:
VERMEER CORPORATION, Pella, Iowa 50219 USA
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RECEIVING AND DELIVERY REPORT
Refer to applicable sections of this manual as needed and check or perform the following items:
Receiving
•Check that all loose items (controller, driveline, controller mount, tractor harness, manuals, gauge wheels, any optional kits, and all hardware)
are included.
•Inspect decals, safety signs, and shields for transit damage.
•Inspect tires and rims for damage.
•Record identification numbers of baler: (see page iii) .
•Assemble baler. Assembly Instructions are available in Section 12 of this manual.
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Dealer/Owner Information
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Identification Numbers –Record
The serial number is shown on data plate on the right side of machine,
as shown right. Warranty claims and queries cannot be dealt with
unless the serial number is stated. Please enter this number here
immediately after delivery:
Machine Model # ....................................................
Machine Serial # (VIN) .....................................................
Pre-Delivery (504/604 PRO Baler)
•Check gearbox oil level.
•Check safety signs, operating decals, and shields for transit damage.
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•Inspect tires and rims for damage.
•Check that highway lights operate correctly.
•Check all chains for proper adjustment.
•Check the controllers for proper function and for visual damage.
•Check drivelines for proper installation.
•Ensure slow-moving vehicle sign is installed.
•Check that correct hydraulic couplers that match tractor are installed and do not leak.
•Check that hydraulic couplers on baler hoses match those on tractor.
•Ensure tailgate latches properly.
•Check tire pressure and wheel lug nut torque as described below.
Tire Pressure Lug nut torque Retorque
2 tires Types (See page 11-3 for proper tire setup)
–14L 16.1
–21.5L 16.1
14 psi (97 kPa)
21 psi (145kPa)
244 ft-lb
(330 Nm)
after first 10 hours
of operation,
then at 50-hour intervals
2 pick-up gauge wheels: 16 × 6.50-8 4 PR (Figure 71) 29 psi
(200 kPa)
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•Adjust bale density setting to 7.
•Check net wrap system operation and adjust if needed. (see page 7-27)
•Run baler and check all phases of operation.
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Table of Contents
1 TYPE OVERVIEW ........................................................1-1
2 SAFETY MESSAGES ....................................................2-1
2.1 Safety Symbol Explanation . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . 2-1
2.2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 2-3
2.3 Machine Decals . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 2-4
2.3.1 Operational Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.3.2 Safety Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.4 Personal Protective Equipment . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 2-11
2.5 Fire Prevention Baler . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . 2-12
2.6 Hydraulic System Baler . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 2-14
2.7 Safety Devices . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. 2-15
2.7.1 Tailgate Safeguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
2.7.2 Net knife safeguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
2.7.3 Pick-up Safeguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
2.8 Side Covers . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . 2-18
3 INTENDED USE ..........................................................3-1
4 OVERVIEW OF THE MACHINE ........................................4-1
4.1 Overview of the machine . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . 4-1
5 CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS ......................... ............5-1
5.1 Control . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 5-1
5.2 Setup the E-link Pro Display . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . 5-3
5.3 Software Description .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. 5-6
5.4 Home Page E-Link Pro . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . 5-7
5.5 Bale Settings Page . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . 5-12
5.6 Field Statistics Page . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 5-14
5.7 Tasks Page . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . 5-15
5.8 Advanced Menu . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. 5-17
5.8.1 Advanced User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
5.8.2 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
5.8.3 Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
5.8.4 Advanced Baler Setup (504/604 PRO Baler) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
6 SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES ............................................6-1
6.1 Shutdown Procedure Service and Maintenance . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 6-1
6.2 Depressurize hydraulic system . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. 6-1
7 PREPARING THE EQUIPMENT BALER ................................7-1
7.1 Install or Remove the Tongue Jack . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . 7-1
7.2 Adjust the Height of the Drawbar . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . 7-3
7.3 Tow Hitch Version . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 7-6
7.4 Driveline Baler . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . 7-7
7.4.1 Driveline –couple to tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
7.4.2 Driveline –uncouple from tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
7.5 Attach Baler .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. 7-11
7.6 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . 7-12
7.6.1 Lighting Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
7.6.2 Control Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
7.7 Net Wrapping . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. 7-15
7.7.1 Insert the Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
7.7.2 Adjust the Net Roll Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
7.7.3 Netwrap Roller Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
7.7.4 Reset net knife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
7.7.5 Setting of net wraps (layers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
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7.8 Cutting Device . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. 7-27
7.8.1 Insert a Net Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
7.8.2 Insert the Knives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
7.8.3 Brittle Crop Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
7.8.4 Bale Appearance Optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
7.8.5 Assembly and Disassembly of the Cutting Device
Knives .................................................7-31
7.8.6 Regrinding the Cutting Device Knives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
7.9 Close up and Shutdown Procedure on the Field . . . . . . . . . .. 7-34
8 TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE ......................................8-1
8.1 Tractor (towing vehicle) Requirements for Baler . . . . . .. . . . . . . 8-1
8.2 Minimum weight/transport speed (per ASABE standard,
“Safety for Agricultural Equipment”) . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . 8-3
8.3 Preparing for Transport . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 8-3
9 OPERATING THE MACHINE BALER ...................................9-1
9.1 Arriving at the Field . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 9-1
9.2 Laying Swaths (windrows) . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . 9-2
9.3 Pick-up Baler . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 9-2
9.3.1 Pick-up gauge wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
9.3.2 Wind guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
9.4 Driveline Speed . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . 9-5
9.5 Driving Style . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . 9-6
9.6 Adjust Baler Settings on the Control . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . 9-7
9.7 Operate Tailgate on Baler . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. 9-7
9.7.1 Open and close tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
10 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................................ 10-1
10.1 Start Baling . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . 10-1
10.2 Eject a Bale . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 10-2
10.3 Disconnect the Baler from the Tractor . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 10-3
10.4 Stopping the Machine in the Field . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 10-4
11 MAINTENANCE/SETTING ............................................ 11-1
11.1 Tires on Baler .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 11-1
11.1.1 Tires and tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
11.2 Wheel Nuts . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . 11-3
11.3 Safety Signs and Labels . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 11-4
11.4 Environment/Disposal . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . 11-4
11.4.1 Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4
11.4.2 Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4
11.5 Tying Unit Maintenance . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 11-5
11.5.1 Adjust the Disk Brake of the Net Tying Unit . . . . . . . . . . . 11-5
11.5.2 Adjust the Shock Absorbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6
11.6 Components for E-LINK PRO . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . 11-8
11.6.1 Controller and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
11.7 Chain Lubrication System Maintenance . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. 11-11
11.7.1 Check the Level in the Oil Container of the Chain
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-11
11.7.2 Fill the Oil Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-11
11.8 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. 11-13
11.8.1 Preventive Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-13
11.8.2 Lubrication Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14
11.8.3 Clean the Baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-18
11.8.4 Grind the Cutting Unit Knives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-19
11.8.5 Replace Knives with Blind Knives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-21
11.9 Lubricate the Tailgate and Tensioning Arm Rollers . . . . . . . 11-23
11.10 Adjusting the Scraper Plate . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 11-24
11.11 Tensioning the Hydroflexcontrol . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . 11-25
12 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES ........................................... 12-1
12.1 Driveline –Uncouple from Machine . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . 12-1
12.2 Driveline –couple to machine . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . 12-2
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12.3 Coupling the Cam-Type Cut-Out Clutch . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 12-3
13 TECHNICAL DATA .................................................... 13-1
13.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . 13-1
13.2 Dimensions . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 13-2
INDEX
14 REVISION HISTORY ................................................... 14-1
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1 TYPE OVERVIEW
Drawbar D11 –US-Version
Pick-up width 6.6 / 7.4 / 7.9 ft (2.00 / 2.25 / 2.40 m)
Roller lubrication manual roller lubrication
Chain lubrication automatic chain lubrication
Cutting device Xtra Cut 17 (with 17 knives)
Rotor ring type rotor (for 17 knives)
Wrapping net wrap
Control / operation E-LINK PRO display with controller
Conveyor channel bottom bottom door Hydroflexcontrol (hydraulic lowering and lifting)
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2 SAFETY MESSAGES
General Safety Messages
General safety messages appear in this Safety Messages section. Specific safety messages are located in appropriate sections of the manual where a
potential hazard may occur if the instructions or procedures are not followed.
A signal word "DANGER", "WARNING", or "CAUTION" is used with the safety alert symbol.
Safety signs with signal word "DANGER", "WARNING", or "CAUTION" are located near specific hazards.
DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE Indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related.
2.1 Safety Symbol Explanation
This symbol is used in combination with an exclamation mark or
other symbols to alert you to the potential for death or serious
injury
1Read Operator's and Maintenance Manual and safety signs
before operating machine.
2Check machine before operating. Machine must be in good
operating condition and all safety equipment installed and
functioning properly.
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3Wear personal protective equipment. Dress properly.
4Keep spectators away.
5Follow Shutdown Procedure before servicing, cleaning,
repairing or transporting machine.
6Pressurized fluid can penetrate body tissue and result in death
or serious injury. Leaks can be invisible. Keep away from any
suspected leak. Relieve pressure in the hydraulic system before
searching for leaks, disconnecting hoses, or performing any
other work on the system. If you must pressurize the system to
find a suspected leak, use an object such as a piece of wood or
cardboard rather than your hands. When loosening a fitting
where some residual pressure may exist, slowly loosen the
fitting until oil begins to leak. Wait for leaking to stop before
disconnecting the fitting. Fluid injected under the skin must be
removed immediately by a surgeon familiar with this type of
injury.
7Failure to follow any of the preceding safety instructions or
those that follow within this manual, could result in death or
serious injury. This machine is to be used only for those purposes
for which it was intended as explained in this Operator's and
Maintenance Manual.
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2.2 Safety Instructions
WARNING: Even when all instructions have been read and understood there are potential hazards with the machine.
Always handle the machine with care to avoid injury to yourself and others!
WARNING: Do not do work on the magnets of the blade holders if you have a cardiac pacemaker or other implant that
can be impaired by magnetic fields.
•Before starting work perform a visual inspection of the machine. Check whether any device has been changed or is missing and pay attention to
any unusual noise or leaks which occur during operation.
•All protective devices, as for example guarding shields are for your safety! Never operate the machine with defective or removed guarding
shields.
•Keep all safety relevant parts always in correct function. Before operating all guards and shields must be mounted and closed!
•Never perform maintenance or repair works during machine operation.
•In case of all work on movable parts or in the range of action of movable parts: Follow Shutdown Procedure on page 6-1 and disconnect
driveline from power take-off. Interrupt electrical connection between tractor and machine.
•Pressurized fluid can penetrate body tissue and result in serious injury or death(see page 2-14). Leaks can be invisible. Keep away from any
suspected leak. Relieve pressure in the hydraulic system before searching for leaks, disconnecting hoses, or performing any other work on the
system. If you must pressurize the system to find a suspected leak, use an object such as a piece of wood or cardboard rather than your hands.
When loosening a fitting where some residual pressure may exist, slowly loosen the fitting until oil begins to leak. Wait for leaking to stop
before disconnecting the fitting. Fluid injected under the skin must be removed immediately by a surgeon familiar with this type of injury.
•Bring no metal parts close to the machine, as long the electric control is in operation (e.g. tools, safety boots with metal caps). Reason:
unintentional triggering of proximity switches and thus unexpected machine movement.
•When carrying out work on the opened tailgate: apply tailgate safeguard (see page 2-15).
•During work in the vicinity of the net knife: fit net knife safeguard (see page 2-16).
•Never remove any crop material from the machine while the drive is running, or while the disconnected machine is still moving. Always switch
off driveline and tractor engine first.
•Ensure tractor operator is the only person riding the tractor, unless the tractor is equipped with an approved trainer seat and seat belt. Riding
on the baler is prohibited!
•Never step onto the maintenance platform while machine is in motion. Before stepping onto the maintenance platform: stop machine, switch
off driveline and tractor engine, take out ignition key and wait for all movement to stop
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•Do not step onto the drawbar or other parts of the machine, when the machine is in operation. Keep sufficient distance to baler (pick-up,
running gear, bale unloading area).
•Before threading the net wrapping material: Follow Shutdown Procedure on page 6-1
•All protection devices must be mounted to the baler and must be in correct state. Prior to opening the protection devices switch off driveline
and tractor engine and wait for all movement to stop.
•Block the wheels of the baler to prevent unexpected movement when machine is parked.
•When opening the tailgate keep a minimum distance of 10 ft (3 m) from electrical high-voltage lines.
•There is risk of when working around net knife or cutting device knives. Wear protective gloves.
•When working at the magnets of the knife holders: The function of cardiac pacemakers can be interrupted by magnetic fields.
When working at the magnets of the knife holders: Risk of injury by sharp edges –never hit the inserted knives from down with a striking tool.
Magnets could be damaged!
•Maintenance work may be carried out by trained persons only. All maintenance and repair works that is not part of the operating instructions
must be carried out by authorized personnel only.
•Prior to disassembling the complete pick-up the machine must be secured against backward tilt.
In case of locations on a slope: Never eject a bale where it can roll. A rolling bale can be destructive and result in death or serious injury. Never
try to stop a rolling bale. The area behind the baler should be clear before opening tailgate.
2.3 Machine Decals
2.3.1 Operational Signs
The most important operating instructions are labelled with operational signs. The exact meaning is described in the following. For a complete list
of all decals on the machine, please refer to the Spare Parts List.
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Decal Explanation
The two lift eyes at the upper cross bar are indicated by this symbol. Other fastening points are not permitted for
crane suspension.
Tie down points. Three points at the machine are indicated by this symbol: Two points on the axle and one on the
drawbar. Tie down the machine for transport. Other tie down points are not permitted.
Guard lever for cutting device knives
To unlock the cutting device knives the lever must be turned down through about 90°.
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Tailgate locking device
If the lever is positioned perpendicular to the flow direction, the tailgate is secured against lowering.
Lubrication
Once a day: check lubrication and relubricate if necessary.
Lubrication
Check lubrication and relubricate if necessary.
Necessary driveline speed: 540 rpm
Thread scheme for net wrapping
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Locking of the belt tightener for maintenance purposes
2.3.2 Safety Signs
Hazards that can not be secured by construction are labelled with safety signs. Signs which are described in the following.
located on your machine contain important and useful information that will help you operate your equipment safely. Refer to the Parts Manual for
safety sign location. To assure that all signs remain in place and recognizable, follow instructions given below.
•Keep signs clean. Use soap and water –not mineral spirits, abrasive cleaners, or other similar cleaners that will damage the safety sign.
•Replace any damaged or missing signs. When attaching signs, the temperature of the mounting surface must be at least 40°F (5°C). The
mounting surface must also be clean and dry.
•When replacing a machine component with a sign attached, replace sign also.
•Replacement signs can be purchased from your Vermeer equipment dealer.
Decal Explanation
DANGER: Baler intake can pull you in, resulting in
death or serious injury. Stay clear of pick-up reel and
feed intake area. Baler may take in crop or twine faster
than you can let go.
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