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inland
Model 2500
For serial number 08BM2500001 and later
Operator’s and Parts Manual
Bale Carrier
P4186
04/08
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INLAND WARRANTY POLICY Buhler Manufacturing products are warranted for a period of twelve (12) months (90 days for commercial application) from original date of purchase, by original purchaser, to be free from defects in material and workmanship under correct, normal agricultural use and proper applications. Buhler Manufacturing’s obligations under this warranty shall be limited to the repair or exchange, at Buhler Manufacturing’s option, of any Buhler Manufacturing product or p
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bühler 2500 Bale Carrier OPERATORS AND PARTS MANUAL Table of Contents Description Page TERMINOLOGY AND DECAL LOCATIONS ILLUSTRATIONS……..………... 2 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS…..………………………………………………… 3 INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………. 4 Serial Decal Location……………………………………………………………. 4 Warranty Registration……………………………………………………………. 4 SAFETY……………………………………………………………………………… 5 General Safety Notes……………………………………………………………. 5 Safety Decals…………………………………………………………………….. 7
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bühler 2500 Bale Carrier TERMINOLOGY AND DECAL LOCATIONS ILLUSTRATION 2 BACK Carrier Beam Slow Moving Center Bale Stop Vehicle END ORANGE 17 SIDE Bale Fork FLOURESCENT Bale Lift Arm Pusher RED 15 Second Crossmember YELLOW 16 Front Crossmember AMBER LEFT SIDE 18 REFLECTOR YELLOW 16 13. Part # 814458 13 2500 Front Stop YELLOW 16 7 YELLOW 16 Valve Bank 10 Jack 12 13. Part # 814490 11 14 4 Note: 1) Refer to page 8 for detailed 9 information on safety decals 2) Awarness signs a
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bühler 2500 Bale Carrier GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS: Dimensions: - Length: 45’ (13.7 m) - Deck Length: 37’ (11.3 m) - Width: 12’ 9” (3.9 m) - Weight (empty): 9,587 LB (4349 kg) - Drawbar Vertical Load (empty): 2395 LBF (10653 N) - GVW: 37440 LB (16983 kg) Capacity: - Total bale payload: 28065 LB (12731 kg) - Bales up to 6’ (1.8 m) diameter maximum to 4’ (1.2 m) diameter minimum - Hay crop, small grains, and flax straw - Sixteen 4’ (1.2 m) wide bales - Fourteen 5’ (1.52 m)
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bühler 2500 Bale Carrier INTRODUCTION CAUTION: Your 2500 Bale Carrier requires a recommended minimum 100 hp (75kw) tractor. The maximum loaded transportation speed of 20 mph (32 km/h) and 37440 LB (16983 kg) must not be exceeded. This manual has been provided as information regarding the specifications, safe operation and maintenance of your agricultural 2500 Bale Carrier. Read and understand this manual and the tractor manual prior to operating to obtain the best use of operating
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bühler 2500 Bale Carrier SAFETY Read and understand all the safety messages listed in this manual. For your safety and the safety of others near the machine, learn how to control and operate your 2500 Bale Carrier properly. It is your responsibility to inform subsequent operators and owners of these precautions. General Safety Notes Keep young children away from machinery and bales at all times. Be aware that accidents often happen when the operator is tired or in a hurry
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bühler 2500 Bale Carrier Never leave the tractor unattended while the 2500 Bale Carrier is hooked up, always shut tractor off and remove key before leaving the tractor seat. A child or even a pet could engage an idling machine. Keep the 2500 Bale Carrier on solid ground, rocks and holes can be dangerous for operation and movement. Prior to use, check to ensure the attachment is properly hitched. Improper use of the 2500 Bale Carrier and tractor can cause serious injury or de
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bühler 2500 Bale Carrier Safety Decals The Terminology And Decal Location Illustration shows the approximate location and detail of safety decals. To install safety decals ensure the installation area is clean and dry. Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper. Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper and align over the specified area. Carefully press in place. Slowly peel back the remaining paper and smooth the remaining portion in place. Small
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bühler 2500 Bale Carrier Important Precautions The alert symbol is used throughout this manual. It indicates attention is required and identifies hazards and alerts you that your safety is involved. Follow the recommended precautions. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which may result in injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. WARNING The warning symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in death or seriou
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bühler 2500 Bale Carrier PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST CAUTION Make sure the tractor has a 100 hp (75 kw) or greater rating and a mass of 25000 LB (11340 kg). Make sure the drawbar is capable of supporting the 2500 Bale Carrier empty or loaded. WARNING The tractor must be equipped with an approved Roll over Protection Structure (ROPS) and safety belts to help prevent personal injury or death caused by tractor roll over. To ensure safe and proper operation of the 2500 Bale Carrie
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bühler 2500 Bale Carrier OPERATION CAUTION Prior to operation ensure the operator has read and understands the safety requirements of the 2500 Bale Carrier. Ensure the pre-operation checks have been completed prior to operation. 1. Attaching Bale Carrier To Tractor CAUTION Shut off tractor, engage parking brake and remove key before working around 2500 Bale Carrier. Refer to tractor manual for tractor parking procedures. CAUTION Use only the drawbar to couple the 2500 Bale
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bühler 2500 Hayliner The power required to operate the 2500 Bale Carrier is supplied by the tractors 12-volt electrical system. Connect the red wire to the tractor positive and green to tractor ground. Connection may be made via tractor accessory plug or alternate method. The 15 amp fuse must be used on the positive wire as supplied. Verify 2500 Bale Carrier operation matches 2500 Bale Carrier control handle decal. 11
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bühler 2500 Hayliner 3. Carrier Control Operation To begin 2500 Bale Carrier operation engage the remote hydraulic valve in the extension position. Lock valve in detent. Valve to remain constantly on during operation. The control handle is fitted with one (1) rocker switch and four (4) momentary contact rocker switches. They function as follows: o PUSHER SPEED: Select (HIGH) to operate pusher motors in series at high speed or (LOW) to operate in parallel at low speed. Torq
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bühler 2500 Hayliner The Fixed Pick Up Arm requires the operator to drive at 90° to the baling direction. The bales are loaded “End On”. The bale is loaded onto the carrier deck by depressing and holding LH or RH LIFT ARM UP until the bale rolls off the pickup arm and onto the FIXED PICK UP ARM carrier beams. The Bale Deflector attached to the fixed pick up arm allows the bales to be picked up from either “End On” or “Side On.” The deflector rotates the bale 90° be
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bühler 2500 Bale Carrier 5. Bale Pusher Operation CAUTION To avoid misbalanced loads the operator is only required to push back one bale length to prepare for the next bale. NOTE: Lower loading arm before operating the pusher. Depress and hold LH or RH PUSHER BACK and move bales far enough to the rear to provide room to load the next bale. Return pusher all the way to the front by depressing and holding LH or RH PUSHER FWD. Hi speed / Low torque mode is recommen
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bühler 2500 Bale Carrier 7. Unloading DANGER Make sure area is clear before unloading. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death. NOTE: Left or right decks can be unloaded individually or together. However, the pusher moves faster and has more torque when operated individually. Do not run pushers all the way to the end, the resulting shock load may cause damage to chain and drive. Extend tilt cylinder to raise carrier beams by engaging the tractor’s extensi
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bühler 2500 Bale Carrier LUBRICATION CAUTION Place all controls in neutral, stop engine, set parking brake and remove ignition key before inspecting, servicing, adjusting or repairing the 2500 Bale Carrier. CAUTION Ensure the 2500 Bale Carrier tires and hitch are securely block. Otherwise, verify the 2500 Bale Carrier is properly coupled to the drawbar on a tractor with a minimum mass of 25000 LB (11340 kg). Pivot Points Lubricate 2500 Bale Carrier bushings and pivot
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bühler 2500 Bale Carrier MAINTENANCE CAUTION Place all controls in neutral, stop engine, set parking brake, remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting or repairing the 2500 Bale Carrier. CAUTION Ensure the 2500 Bale Carrier tires and hitch are securely block. Otherwise, verify the 2500 Bale Carrier is properly coupled to the drawbar on a tractor with a minimum mass of 25000 LB (11340 kg). NOTE: Service intervals should be increa
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bühler 2500 Bale Carrier 2. Hydraulic System WARNING Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin, causing serious personal injury. Before repairing, adjusting, or disconnecting lines, be sure to relieve all pressure. WARNING Never operate the 2500 Bale Carrier with frayed or damaged hoses or leaking fittings. A burst would cause the lift arm to drop suddenly and result in serious injury or death and cause damage to the loader or tractor.
