Ford 540 Hay Baler Operator's Manual

36 Pages

This Manual is available in: Digital Download

CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

OPERATION

INTRODUCTION

GENERAL HAYING INFORMATION

ATTACHING

• P.T.O. Models
• P.T.O. Alignment
• Engine Models

OPERATING THE ENGINE

• Starting
• Stopping

FINAL BALING PREPARATIONS

THREADING THE NEEDLES (Twine Tie Balers)

THREADING THE WIRE (Wire Tie Balers)

• Splicing the Wire

STARTING TO BALE

ADJUSTMENTS

• Pickup lift Lever
• Pickup Counterbalance Springs
• Pickup Stop Adjustment
• Hay Dogs
• Auger
• Chain Tension
• Main Drive Belt Tightener
• Main Drive Belt Tension
• Flywheel Safety Clutch
• P.T.O. Drive Overrunning & Friction Clutch
• Clutch Bell Crank
• Needle Rebound Dog
• Timing Procedure
• Plunger Head Lock
• Bale Length
• Metering Wheel
• Sweep Fork
• Bale Tension
• Knife Clearance
• Knife Guides
• Plunger Wiper
• Plunger Removal
• Twine Tie Balers
• Proper Height and Clearance of Needles
• Knotters
• Twine Holder
• Twine Disc
• Bill Hook
• Knife and Stripper
• Twine Fingers
• Assembling the Knotters
• Wire Tie Balers
• Proper Height & Clearance of Needles
• Wire Twister Shafts
• Cam Follower Bearing
• Twisters
• The Twister Cycle
• Shuttle Bar
• Knives
• Knife Guards
• Wire Deflector Rods
• Top Wire Guides

TROUBLE SHOOTING

MAINTENANCE

LUBRICATION

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

• Oil Changes
• Air Cleaner
• Rotary Air Intake Screen

TIRES AND WHEELS

PICKUP ASSEMBLY

GEARBOX

KNIVES

DAILY MAINTENANCE

STORAGE

ATTACHMENTS

• Wagon Hitch & Bale Loading Chute
• Warning Lamp
• Tool Box
• Hydraulic Bale Tension

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST

Manual Code: SE 09272

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