CHAPTER 10 PREPARING FO R FIELD OP ERATION TRACTOR & DRAWBAR REQUIRE MENTS Tractor The tractor, used to operate an RB1710 Baler, MUST have: - a minimum of 70 PTO hp - a 540 RPM PTO
To reverse the Hitch Plate, remove the mounting hardware and remount the Hitch Plate, as shown. When properly adjusted and attached to the tractor, the Baler Twinebox should be parallel with the ground or angled slightly to the rear.
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- PTO and hitch dimensions conforming to the ASAE Standard
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- a remote hydraulic output capable of powering a double-acting cylinder - a minimum 60" (1524 mm) clearance between the insides of the tires (front & rear) - an upright exhaust system (to help prevent a pos sible fire caused from sparks blowing into the windrow)
A WARNING Because dry material usually Is being processed, the tractor should also be equipped with Spark Arrestors to prevent starting fires.
1 - 14" (335 mm) - 540RPM 2 - 6-12" (150-305 mm) 3 - 13-17" (330-430 mm) 4 - Hitch Plate
Fig. 10-1: Drawbar Hitch Plate in "Low" Mounting Position
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Drawbar Connection (Figs. 10-1 & 10-2) Adjust the tractor drawbar to meet the ASAE Standard draw bar dimensions shown.
A CAUTION The minimum distance, from the tractor PTO to the center of the hitch pin, MUST be 14" (355 mm) for 540 RPM to avoid damage to the Telescoping PTO Drive Shaft, when making sharp turns. The Hitch Plate, bolted to the end of the Baler Draw bar, is reversible to enable attaching the Baler to a tractor equipped with either, a "low" drawbar [13-17" (330-430 mm) from the ground] or a "high" drawbar [17-21" (430-533 mm) from the ground].
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1 - 14" (335 mm) - 540RPM 2 - 6-12" (150-305 mm) 3 - 17-21" (430-533 mm) 4 - Hitch Plate
Fig. 10-2: Drawbar Hitch Plate In "High" Mounting Position
ATTACHMENT TO TRACTOR NOTE:
If the tractor is equipped with a 3-point hitch, raise the lower arms to their maximum height (or remove them) to avoid interference with the Telescop ing PTO Drive on the Baler.
