OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS Connecting bale feeder onto tractor/telehandler etc. • Connect hitch (3-point linkage/loader/telehandler) to Unrolla SL300X series bale feeder. • With the tractor and Unrolla SL300X sitting on level ground adjust the top link so the pin is halfway along the slot. • Connect the hoses so that: • Lever 1 – lifts platform. (2 small hoses.) • Lever 2 - rotors feed out. (2 large hoses.) • The hydraulic flow rate should turn the top rotor 1 turn/2-3 seconds. Many high flow rate tractors have an adjustable control. Use this to reduce the flow to the required rate. If there is no flow adjustment, simply operate the tractor at low rpm. • Some bales are just plain difficult for any feeder, however the Unrolla SL300X series will generally feed these out. If you experience a problem, try feeding the bale out the other side. This will unroll the bale instead of trying to pull it a part. • Familiarise yourself with the hydraulic controls on the machine.
Loading Round Bales • For loading wrapped bales ensure the bale is on its round, first remove the plastic wrap only. • For loading net wrap bales – ensure the bale is on its round. • DO NOT remove string or net-wrap at this stage. • Lower the bale feeder to the ground, it will automatically unlatch • Drive out from the mainframe and spear the bale as low as possible ensuring the tynes are inside the net wrap • Lift the bale over the top of the feed chamber. • Remove the net from the bale • With the net removed finished lowering the bale onto the platform • Attach the mainframe back together with the three-point linkage unit until you hear the latch ‘clack’ • Lift up and you’re ready to feed.
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