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OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS CONT.

Loading Hay/straw Round Bales

• For hay/straw bales with strings, lower the bale right down onto the platform then remove the strings (fig. 3). • Knots may be hard to pull out - using a small stick as a grip makes it easier. If they are net wrapped, the bale will need unwrapping before lowering right onto the platform. • Note the warning on the front indicator label ‘Do Not Lift Platform’ this shows that the forks are in a raised position high above the platform. • Always return the forks back immediately after loading the bale.

Lower the forks right down to the ground, to reset, and then back up to the transport position, unless loading another bale. • If loading a second bale, raise forks to selected bale height, then back the forks into the bale and raise to the transport position.

Transporting

• Lift the platform up sufficiently to cradle the bale securely against the rotors while travelling. See sticker on the machine.

Feeding Out Round Bales

• Keep the platform at the recommended ‘ROUNDS’ position - then operate the rotors (using lever 2) to start feeding out. • As the bale is fed out and the diameter reduces, raise the platform (using lever 1) to keep the bale against the rotors. • Getting the bale turning is the secret to successful feeding out. • The higher the platform, the better the chance of turning - even the most odd shaped bales.

Square Bales

• Lift platform to the recommended position shown by sticker on the machine. • When ready to feed, operate the rotors (using lever 2) to start feeding either one ‘biscuit’ at a time or intermittently. • Most silage bales will tease out nicely. However some hay or straw bales won’t, especially if they were wet when baled. If several

‘biscuits’ are coming off together, lower the platform slightly and/ or reverse the rotors 1 turn then forward 4 turns, reverse, forward, continue. • Near the end of the bale, lift the platform to help feed out the last bit.