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Highling Mfg. Ltd FEED CHOPPER for 8100 & 8000 Bale Processors Owner’s Manual E8614_C

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Page 1: FEED CHOPPER for 8100 & 8000 Bale Processors · For Bale Processors with a serial number ending in “7” or above, proceed to step 1.7 1.2 Remove processing chamber anchor bolts

Highling Mfg. Ltd

FEED CHOPPERfor

8100 & 8000 Bale Processors

Owner’s Manual

E8614_C

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Table of Contents

WarrantySafety

1.0 Assembly Instructions2.0 Operating Instructions3.0 Maintenance Instructions4.0 Unplugging Procedure 5.0 Parts Information

5.1 Feedchopper Assembly (Part No. 50690)5.2 LH Drive Coupler Assembly (Part No. 50678)5.3 Decal Assembly (Part No. 50663)5.4 Offset Axle Assembly (Part No. 50684)5.5 Guard Assembly (Part No. 50685)5.6 Frame Assembly (Part No. 50686)5.7 Idler Assembly (Part No. 50687)5.8 Rotor & Sheave Assembly (Part No. 50689)5.9 Rotor Assembly (Part No. 42195)

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Highline New Agricultural Equipment Limited WarrantyOne (1) Year / 12 MonthsParts and Labour

Highline Manufacturing Ltd. (hereinafter "Highline") warrants this new Agricultural product of Highline's manufacturerto be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service for one (1) full year after initialpurchase/retail sale. Highline will warrant its product for one (1) year parts and labour, if performed by a qualifiedDealer. This Limited Warranty shall apply only to complete machines of Highline's manufacture, parts are coveredby a separate Limited Warranty.

EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES NOT OF HIGHLINE'S MANUFACTURE ARE WARRANTED ONLY TO THEEXTENT OF THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY AND SUBJECT TO THEIR ALLOWANCE TOHIGHLINE ONLY IF FOUND DEFECTIVE BY SUCH MANUFACTURER.

During the Limited Warranty period specified above, any defect in material or workmanship in any warranted itemof Highline Agricultural Equipment not excluded below shall be repaired or replaced at Highline's option withoutcharge by any authorized independent Highline Dealer. An authorized Dealer must make the warranty repair orreplacement. Labour in accordance with Highline's labour reimbursement policy. Highline reserves the right to supplyremanufactured replacement parts as it deems appropriate.

RETAIL PURCHASER RESPONSIBILITYThis Limited Warranty requires proper maintenance and periodic inspections of the Agricultural Equipment asindicated in the Operator's Manual furnished with each new Agricultural Equipment. The cost of routine or requiredmaintenance and services is the responsibility of the retail purchaser. The retail purchaser is required to keepdocumented evidence that these services were performed. This Highline New Agricultural Equipment LimitedWarranty may be subject to cancellation if the above requirements are not performed.

EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONSThe warranties contained herein shall NOT APPLY TO:1. Any defect which was caused (in Highline's sole judgement) by other than normal use and service of the

Agricultural Equipment, or by any of the following: (I) accident (ii) misuse or negligence (iii) overloading (iv) lackof reasonable and proper maintenance (v) improper repair or installation (vi) unsuitable storage (vii) non-Highline approved alteration or modification (viii) natural calamities (ix) vandalism (x) parts or accessoriesinstalled on Agricultural Equipment which were not manufactured or installed by Highline authorized Dealers(xi) the elements (xii) collision or other accident.

2. Any Agricultural Equipment whose identification numbers or marks have been altered or removed.3. Any Agricultural Equipment which any of the required or recommended periodic inspection or services have

been performed using parts not manufactured or supplied by Highline or meeting Highline Specificationincluding, but without limitation, lubricants (oil, grease), belt lacings, and hydraulic fluids.

4. Equipment used for rental, custom work, industrial and construction or if equipment is used for any otherpurpose than the intended agricultural application.

5. Any Agricultural Equipment used in demonstrations not performed by a Highline Dealer. Warranty will be at thediscretion of Highline for all other demonstration warranty.

6. New Agricultural Equipment delivered to the retail purchaser in which the warranty registration has not beencompleted and returned to Highline within ten (10) days from the date of purchase.

7. Any defect that was caused (in Highline's sole judgement) by operation of the Agricultural Equipment not abidingby standard operating procedures outlined in the Operator's Manual.

8. Tire Limited Warranties and support are the responsibility of the respective product's manufacturer.9. Transportation costs, if any, of transporting to the Highline Dealer.10. In no event shall Highline's liability exceed the purchase price of the product.11. Highline shall not be liable to any person under any circumstances for any incidental or consequential damages

(including but not limited to, loss of profits, out of service time and damage to equipment which this equipmentmay be attached) occurring for any reason at any time.

12. Diagnostic and overtime labour premiums are not covered under this Limited Warranty Policy.13. Depreciation damage caused by normal wear, lack of reasonable and proper maintenance, failure to follow

operating instructions, misuse, and/or lack of proper protection during storage.14. Accessory systems and electronics not of Highline's manufacture are warranted only to the extent of such

manufacturer's respective Limited Warranty if any.15. Wear items which are listed by product group below:

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COMMON WEAR ITEMSRoller chain, sprockets, belts, clutches, shear bolts, clutch components, chains, gearbox housings bolts/torquedparts, flails, feed roller belting, coupler chain, DRV couplers, bogie wheels, apron tines and hoses.

PARTS WARRANTYParts replaced in the warranty period will receive the balance of the one year New Agricultural Equipment LimitedWarranty. Replacement parts after the original machine warranty are warranted to be free from defects of materialfor ninety (90) days or the part will be repaired or replaced, without labour coverage for removal and reinstallation.

EXCLUSION OF WARRANTIESUNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY LAW, AND EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY ANDSPECIFICALLY MADE HEREIN, HIGHLINE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, AND ANY POSSIBLE LIABILITYOF HIGHLINE HEREIN UNDER IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, ORSTATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESSFOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. HIGHLINE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, ALTER AND IMPROVE ANYPRODUCT WITHOUT INCURRING ANY OBLIGATION TO REPLACE ANY PRODUCT PREVIOUSLY SOLD WITHSUCH MODIFICATION. NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY OTHER WARRANTY, OR TO ASSUMEANY ADDITIONAL OBLIGATION ON HIGHLINE'S BEHALF.

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SERIAL NUMBER

Your serial number is found on the serial number plate attached to the Feed Chopper on the left side ofthe top bar.

It is important to record the serial number for proof of ownership and for any service or maintenanceassistance.

Serial Number

Owner

Model

Date of Purchase

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SAFETY SIGN-OFF FORM

Highline Manufacturing Ltd. follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society ofAgricultural Engineers (ASAE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyonewho will be operating and/or maintaining the Highline Feed Chopper should read and clearly understandall Safety, Operating and Maintenance information presented in this manual.

Do not operate or allow someone to operate this equipment until this information has been reviewed. Thisinformation should be reviewed by all operator’s before the season start-up.

This sign-off sheet is provided for record keeping to indicate that the person working with the equipmenthas read and understood the information in the Operator’s Manual and has been instructed in the safeoperation of the equipment.

Date Employee’s Signature Employer’s Signature

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SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

The Safety Alert Symbol means:

ATTENTION!BECOME ALERT!YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

The Safety Alert Symbol combined with a Signal Word alert to the presence of a hazard and the degreeof possible injury.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided,WILL result in DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. The color is Redwith White lettering.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,COULD result in DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY, and includeshazards that are exposed when guards are removed or unsafepractices. The color is Orange with Black lettering.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,MAY result in MINOR INJURY. The color is Yellow withBlack lettering.

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GENERAL SAFETY

1. Ensure that anyone who is going to operate, maintain or work near the Feed Chopper is familiar withthe recommended operating, maintenance procedures and safety information contained in this manualand follows all the safety precautions.

2. In addition to the design and configuration of the equipment, hazard control and accident preventionare dependant upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personnel involved in theoperation, transport, maintenance and storage of this equipment (Adapted from ASAE S474.1 Feb 04 -5.2.5.1)

3. The Feed Chopper shall not be operated without all the guards in place.

SAFETY DECALS

1. Keep the decals and signs clean and legible at all times.2. Replace decals and signs that are damaged, missing or have become illegible.3. Replaced parts that displayed a decal should also display the current decal.4. Decals are available from the Highline Parts Department.5. Be familiar with the decals, the type of warning and the area or function(s) related to the area(s) that

requires your awareness.

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DO NOT CONTACT THE ROTATING DRIVELINE

Contact with rotating driveline will cause serious injury or death.Keep all driveline guards in place.Securely attach drivelines at both ends.Check that the driveline guards turn freely on driveline.

DO NOT CONTACT ROTATING BLADES

Rotating blades will cause serious injury or death.Before servicing or adjusting, disengage power take off, shut of the tractor,remove key, set park brake.Before servicing or adjusting, wait for all parts to stop rotating.Keep guards in place and in good condition.

KEEP PEOPLE AND ANIMALS CLEAR OF THE DISCHARGEAREA

Discharge material exits at a high speed.Discharged material will cause serious injury or death.Stand clear of Feed Chopper when is engaged.

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SHUTDOWN THE TRACTOR BEFORE DISMOUNTINGTRACTOR

Shut down the tractor and remove the key before repairing, servicing,lubricating or cleaning the Feed Chopper.

DO NOT OPERATE WITH SHIELDS MISSING

Contact with the moving belt or sheaves may cause serious injury ordeath.Keep shields fastened in place.Keep away from moving parts.Do not stand or climb on the machine when operating.

READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read, understand and follow all instructions and safety messages includedin this manual and on decals attached to the machine. These instructionsand safety messages contain important information.

Allow only responsible, properly instructed individuals to operate andservice the machine.

Failure to follow the instructions and safety messages in this manual andon the decals attached to the machine could result in serious injury ordeath.

Keep all safety and instruction decals in good condition. Replace anymissing or damaged decals

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1.0 Assembly Instructions

1. Machine Preparation Note: All photos shown in the following procedure are for a right hand discharge machine unless otherwise noted. The right hand description refers to your right hand side while being oriented behind the machine facing forward.

1.1 Ensure the forks are in the fully raised position. Lock the forks in the raised position with the cylinder lock (1).

Note: For Bale Processors with a serial number ending in “6” complete steps 1.2 through 1.6. For Bale Processors with a serial number ending in “7” or above, proceed to step 1.7

1.2 Remove processing chamber anchor bolts (1) at the four corner locations of

the chamber. The angle mount bracket (2) at the rear of the Bale Pro (on the side of discharge) will need to be cut back 1-1/4 inch (as shown) to accommodate the feed chopper belt tension assembly.

1-1/4”

(2)(1)

(1)

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1.3 Slide entire processing chamber forward 1/2 inch. Place supplied shims (1)

between the angle mount brackets and the chamber assembly. Anchor in place with four 3/4x2-1/2 inch supplied hex bolts.

Note: If the Bale Pro is equipped with an EZ-Feed grain tank the main mount bolts for it will need to be loosened to allow this repositioning to take place.

1.4 Loosen hose routing hardware, on right hand discharge machines, to allow for slight repositioning of hoses.

(1)

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1.5 Remove the welded tab (1) from the bale fork assembly (2) that is on the discharge side of the Bale Pro. Note: the tab on the opposite side will remain and be used to hold the twine cutter.

1.6 At the rear of the Bale Pro the twine guard length will need to be shortened to accommodate the feed chopper drive sheave. Cut the twine guard to a length of 2–3/8” from the tub wall as shown. Note: it is recommended to mark a line along one side of the guard and execute the cut with a zip cut wheel.

2-3/8”

(1)

(2)

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1.7 For right hand discharge machines, remove flail drum cap (1) and flail drum lock pin (2).

1.8 On left hand discharge machines remove the flail drum cover plate and

replace with the coupler shaft assembly by sliding the coupler (1) over the exposed flail drum spline. Slide the cover plate/bearing assembly (2) onto the coupler and bolt in place. Lock the bearing set screws firmly in place (3). NOTE: Check that the grease zerk is tight in the bearing flange and oriented upward for both the left and right hand configurations. On right hand discharge machines the rear bearing may need to be removed and the grease zerk reoriented. This will allow the bearing to be greased from the twine cutter access hole after the feed chopper guarding is in place.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(2)

(1)

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1.9 Reinstall flail drum locking pin on front of machine (1).

1.10 Rear axle and deflector door removal. Warning: Ensure that the Bale Processor is adequately blocked and secure prior to working on or near the unit.

• Place jack stand under rear axle and remove rear axle assembly (1). • Remove lower deflector door (2).

(1)

(2)

(1)

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Note: For Bale Processors with a serial number ending in “6” complete steps 1.11 through 1.14. For Bale Processors with a serial number ending in “7” or above, proceed to step 2

1.11 For bale processors equipped with a mechanically activated valve (1),

remove mount bolts (2) and slide assembly toward the front of the machine to allow the removal of the selector rod from the rear processing chamber panel.

1.12 Selector Rod Repositioning – Step 1

• Remove selector rod guard (1), hex nuts (2) and bumper bolt (if equipped) to allow removal of the rod from the tub. Note: Measure and record the amount of exposed thread prior to the hex nuts. This measurement will be referenced later to allow proper repositioning of the selector valve rod.

• Slide selector rod towards the front of the machine.

(1) (2)

(2) (1)

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1.13 Drill a 5/8 inch diameter relocation hole (1) for the selector rod 1- 7/16 inches (center to center) lower than original hole. Hole location is shown in the following picture.

1.14 Selector Rod Repositioning – Step 2

• Reinstall the mechanical valve on the front tub wall (replace the spring that links the selector valve to the selector rod – see photo below) and the new selector rod guard on the rear tub wall. Reset the hex nuts and bumper bolt (if equipped) onto the selector rod 1/2” rearward from their original position (add 1/2 in. to the thread length measured in step 1.12). This will compensate for the movement forward of the main tub assembly.

(1)

Spring to be replaced

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2 Loosen front and rear support bolts (on the side of discharge) that attach the bale processing chamber to the frame of the bale processor (front right hand side shown below).

3 Position the feed chopper assembly on the side of discharge. Note: the splined shaft

end of the chopper is to face the rear of the machine. 4 Secure the feed chopper assembly to the frame with 2 mounting brackets and 4 -

5/8x2” carriage bolts and nylock hex nuts. Leave these bolts loose until the end of step 5. The rear flange of the feed chopper housing must be placed below the edge processing chamber. If necessary, raise the processing chamber slightly to allow the insertion of the rear flange of the feed chopper assembly.

Mounting brackets

Rear Flange

Processing Chamber Edge

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5 Secure the ends of the feed chopper assembly to the processing chamber using 4 - 1/2 x 1- 3/4” carriage bolts, nylock hex nuts and flat washers. Tighten all mount bolts.

6 Lock the flail drum in position. On a right hand discharge machine place the 15/16” sheave spacer onto the flail drum shaft. On a left hand discharge machine place the 3/8” sheave spacer onto the coupler shaft. Mount the 3 groove drive sheave to the flail drum shaft (on a right discharge machine) or to the coupler shaft (on a left discharge machine) using the taper lock hub. Place the sheave into position with the taper lock facing the rear of the machine. Ensure that a sheave “spoke” is not covering the twine cutter opening prior to locking the taper lock hub in position (Figure A). On a right hand discharge machine, place a 3/8” sheave spacer between the lock hub and the sheave lock washer. For proper drive belt alignment, the outer face of the large sheave should be approximately 5-3/8 inches from the rear tub wall (Figure B). Install sheave lock washer and 1/2 x 1-1/4” bolt on end of flail drum shaft.

Figure A

Spoke not covering twine cutter

Taper lock hub mounted rearward

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Figure B

7 Install the belt tensioner as shown. The lateral position of the tensioner can be

adjusted after the drive belt is installed and the small sheave location is set.

8 Position the belt onto the small 3 groove sheave on the end of the feed chopper drive shaft. Place the bottom of the belt over the idler sheave and around the bottom of the large 3 groove sheave. Turn the large 3 groove sheave clockwise to turn the belt onto the sheave and into position.

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9 Check to ensure that the belt is in alignment between the large and small sheave. If

the sheaves are out of alignment, unlock the collar on the small sheave, move the sheave into alignment, and re-lock collar. Lock the eccentric locking collar in the direction of rotor rotation (when standing at the rear of a RH driven machine, the collar should be rotated counter-clockwise and a LH driven machine, collar should be rotated clockwise) and tighten the set screw. Rotate the bottom of the large sheave toward the discharge side of the processor and ensure that the belt is running centered on the idler sheave. If necessary, readjust the placement of the idler sheave.

10 Remove the bolts that secure the top discharge door to the processing chamber of the

bale processor. Take note of the existing orientation of washers and spacer bushings at each end. At the front location add the hanger bracket and spacer bushing. At the rear location add the hanger bracket, spacer bushing and flat washer. Note: ensure that the bends on hanger brackets face inward and toward the center of the machine refer to the photos in step 11.

Rear of Processor Front of Processor

Install washer

Bushing placement

Existing washer

Approx. 5-5/8”

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11 Place the rotor cover into the chopper assembly by inserting the front and rear door

pins into the slots of the feed chopper end plates. Rotate the rotor cover into the chopping position using the drive end handle and lock in position by installing the end hanger brackets onto the door pins. Install the hitch keys into the lower pins of the door to secure.

Bends facing inward

Hairpins inserted into cover pegs

Rotor Cover shaft inserted into end plate slots

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12 Secure the small sheave guard to the feed chopper using 4 – 3/8”x1-1/2” carriage bolts and nylock hex nuts.

13 Slide engagement rod into the drive engagement idler assembly. Position the bushing

on the idler assembly onto the engagement rod as shown.

Small Sheave Guard

Shaft Spline

Engagement Rod

Idler assembly

Note bushing offset

Bearing collar unlocked -male portion of engagement assembly free to slide

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14 Assemble the engagement rod to the small sheave guard and the idler assembly onto the splined shaft. Move the engagement handle into the forward, or engaged position. Align the hole in the engagement rod with the slot in the engagement handle. Fully engage the male and female portions of the engagement assembly by sliding the male portion inward toward the front of the bale processor. Ensure the faces are fully mated by reaching in between the bale lift post and the processing chamber.

15 Measure the distance from the rear of the female spline to rear of the idler assembly.

Remove the entire idler assembly and engagement rod. Lock the bearing in place with eccentric locking collar, again locking collar in direction of rotor rotation. Verify bearing location with the measurement obtained before you removed the idler assembly.

Reach in here (with guard removed) to check engagement

Align slot with hole in engagement rod. No need to install bolt to set engagement members

Measure distance

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16 Re-install engagement rod and idler assembly. Install 5/16” x 2” bolt through slot in handle and engagement rod.

17 Remove “Slow Moving Vehicle” sign from the main tub assembly and place on the

feed chopper large sheave safety shield. Install the large sheave cover on machine using supplied hardware. For Bale Processors with a serial number ending in “6” - use 3 - 3/8x1” self tapping screws. For Bale Processors with a serial number ending in “7” or above - use 3 – 3/8x1” carriage bolts, nylock hex nuts and flat washers.

Engagement rod

Handle bolt

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18 Place the belt tension cover plate into position between the large sheave safety shield and the small sheave safety shield. Mark the hole locations that are required to hold the cover plate in place. Drill 3 – 5/16 inch holes at the required locations and attach the cover plate with the provided hardware (3/8x1 inch self tapping screws).

19 Assemble the offset axle plate to the tube insert using 4 – 3/4x2-1/2” bolts, hex nuts and lock washers. The axle should be offset to the lower position for the small tire option offset higher for the large tire option. Slide the tube into the processor axle and secure in the inner most hole location. Tighten axle bolt (1) to 120 ft. Note: Photo shows large tire option with axle offset in the raised position. Torque wheel bolts to 85 ft-lb when assembling wheel to hub.

Spindle in raised position

Cover plate

(1)

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Highline Mfg. Ltd Feed Chopper2.0 Operating Instructions

The feed chopper is designed to be used in conjunction with the bale processor to further process and chop

feed material that is discharged from the bale processor. The chopper can also be disengaged to allow material

to be processed by the bale processor alone. The processor can be easily switched between modes of

operation by following the procedure below.

2.1 Chopping Operation2.1.1 Rotate the rotor cover into the chopping position using the handle located at the cover end(s) asshown (photo A). Secure the cover in position using the rotor cover hangers located at either end ofthe bale processor tub. At the rear of the chopper (photo A) secure the cover into position by insertingthe pins located on the cover into the holes of the hanger at the locations shown. Secure the lower pinusing the hairpin as shown. At the front of the chopper (photo B) secure the cover in the same mannerwith hairpin.

Photo A

Photo B

Rotor Cover HangerRotor Cover Handle

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2.1.2 To engage the feed chopper drive, pull the drive engagement handle out of the rear hole andmove it forward untill the handle is fully engaged in the front hole. Note: left hand discharge shown.

2.1.3 To ensure full drive engagement, rotate the rotor by hand while applying forward pressure on thedrive engagement handle. This action will allow both parts of the engagement assembly to mate andthe drive handle to move fully ahead to the forward engagement position. The machine is now readyfor operation.

Front and rear hole locations

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2.2 Bale Processor Operation Only

2.2.1 Disengage the chopper drive by moving the drive handle rearward and inserting the handle pininto the rear hole location on the shield. Note: the drive handle must be in the rearward position toallow the rotor cover to be lowered. In the same respect the rotor cover must be in the raised positionto allow the drive to be engaged. Note: left hand discharge shown.

2.2.2 When the Feed Chopper is disengaged material is discharged solely from the bale processor overthe lowered rotor cover. The height that material is discharged can be adjusted by setting the rotorcover in 3 different positions. The 3 available positions are shown in the following photos. To achieveeach of the optional positions insert the cover pins into the hanger holes and install the hairpins asshown. Note: to allow the rotor cover to be fully lowered ensure the edge between the bale processorand the feed chopper inner flange is clear of debris. The rotor must also be positioned with the knivedsections at 90 degrees to the rotor cover.

Photo A - lowest cover position.

Rear hole location

Keep thisedge clear of debris

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Photo B - intermediate cover position

Photo C - highest cover position

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Highline Mfg. Ltd Feed Chopper3.0 Maintenance Instructions

Please follow these maintenance procedures to ensure years of trouble free operation ofyour Highline Mfg. Ltd. Feed Chopper.

3.1 Maintaining proper lubrication of the Feed Chopper is important for proper operation. Lubricate all

locations with a good quality lithium soap base E.P. grease meeting the N.L.G.I.#2 specifications and

containing no more than 1% molybdenum disulfide.

3.2 At 3 locations on the chopper, lubrication is necessary.

3.2.1 Chopper drum bearing front 10 hr. interval grease

3.2.2 Chopper drum bearing rear 10 hr. interval grease

3.2.3 Engage/Disengage splined shaft 10 hr. interval w/

lithium based spray

3.2.2

3.2.3

3.2.1

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3.3 Feed chopper rotor knives should be replaced if they are broken or are too worn to processmaterial properly. Maintenance should be performed as required. Always replace knives inpairs on opposite sides of the rotor to maintain proper rotor balance.

Warning: if vibration in the feed chopper becomes excessive ceaseoperation and consult your local dealer for service.

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Highline Mfg. Ltd Feed Chopper4.0 Unplugging Procedure

4.1 Follow proper shut down procedure

Important: For your safety and the safety of others, this procedure must befollowed before dismounting from the tractor for repairing, servicing, cleaning, orlubricating the feed chopper.

A variation of this procedure may be used if so instructed within this manual, or the tractor manual, or

if an emergency requires it.

Step 1: Reduce the engine speed to idle.

Step 2: Disengage tractor power take off.

Step 3: Set tractor park brake.

Step 4: Shut off tractor engine and remove key.

Step 5: Wait for components to stop rotating.

4.2 Unplugging the chopper can be done most effectively by removing the rotor cover to gain access to

the rotor and chopper housing.

4.2.1 At the front of the feed chopper remove the hairpin from the cover pin and release

the cover hanger.

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4.2.2 At the rear of the feed chopper remove the hairpin from the cover pin and release

the cover hanger. Disengage the drive engagement handle.

4.2.3 Lift in the center of the door to release the cover pins from the cover slots in the end

of the feed chopper frame.

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5.0 Parts Information

5.1 Feedchopper Assembly

ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 50685 ASSY,GUARD,FULL,CHOPPER 1

2 50686 ASSY,FRAME,FULL,CHOPPER 1

3 50687 ASSY,IDLER,CHOPPER 1

4 50689 ASSY,ROTOR,CHOPPER 1

5 50698 ASSY,AXLE,OFST 1

6 E3646 PIPE,SMLS,2-1/4x.240x3/8L 1

7 E4962 WASHER,SHEAVE STOP,FC 1

8 E8618 PIPE,SCH40,3/4x3/8L 2

9 E8769 PIPE,SMLS,2-1/4X.240X15/16L 1

10 E8798 HANGER,RH,FC,8100 1

E8620 HANGER,RH,FC,8000 1

11 E8799 HANGER,LH,CHOPPER,8100 1

E8619 HANGER,LH,CHOPPER,8000 1

12 33555 DRV,BUSH,STAPER,Q1,1-3/4,20S 1

13 33579 DRV,SHEAVE,3B,25.0,Q1 1

14 33975 DRVBELT,B,125.8,3 1

15 31319 WASHER,LOCK,3/8,ZP 3

16 31332 BOLT,HEX,1/2X1-1/4,UNC,GR5,ZP 1

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5.2 LH Drive Coupler Assembly (Part No. 50678)

ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 50677 DRIVE,LHFEEDCHOPPER * 1

2 E4883 PLT,MOUNT,BEARING,LHCHOPPER 1

3 92091 DRV,BRG,FLANGE,1-3/4" 1

4 31052 BOLT,HEX,5/8X2,UNC,GR5,ZP 4

5 31178 NUT,NYLOCK,5/8,UNC,ZP 4

7 31020 BOLT,HEX,1/2X2-3/4,UNC,GR5,ZP 2

8 31612 NUT,STOVER,1/2,UNC,ZP 2

* (Replacement for all Drive Couplers)

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5.3 Decal Assembly (Part No. 50663)

ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.1 E6627 DECAL,WARNING,MOVING_PART 32 E7792 DECAL,DANGER,ROTATING,CHOPPER 13 E7793 DECAL,WARNING,VIBRATION 14 E8590 DECAL,GREASEZERK,50H 15 E8591 DECAL,GREASEZERK,10H 26 E8800 DECAL,FEED CHOPPER,3.5X22.13 17 E8884 DECAL,HL,3.5X18.75,SWOOSH 18 30208 PLT,SERIAL# 19 30285 DECAL,DANGER,TO PREVENT 110 30288 RIVET,ST,1/8x.390,.250 HEAD 2

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ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 50682 WLDT,AXLE,OFST,INSERT 1

2 50697 WLDT,AXLE,OFST,VERMEER, 8100 1

50683 WLDT,AXLE,OFST,CLAMP,8000 1

3 30102 SUSP,HUB,COMPLETE,EM5500, 8100 1

45228 SUSP,HUB,H614,5000LBS, 8000

4 31246 WASHER,LOCK,3/4,ZP 4

5 31315 BOLT,HEX,3/4X2-1/2,GR8,ZP 4

6 31777 NUT,HEX,3/4,UNC,GR8,ZP 4

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5.5 Guard Assembly (Part No. 50685)

ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.1 42193 GUARD,CHOPPER,L.SHEAVE 12 42220 GUARD,ENGAGE,7.4,FC 13 50695 HANDLE,ENGAGE,CHOPPER 14 E4867 COVER,TWINECUTTERSLOT,CHOPPER 25 E4868 COVER,FILLER,LARGESHEAVE,CHOPPER 16 E4995 SHT,GUARD,TOP,CHOPPER 17 E5619 PIPE,SMLS,3/4x.120x5/8L 18 E5858 PIPE,SMLS,3/4x.120x7/16L 19 E8757 SPACER,ENGAGE,CHOPPER 110 E9315 GUARD,DRIVEN,ENGAGE,EXT 111 E9316 SHAFT,ENGAGE,GUARD 112 30197 PIN,SPRING,3/16X1-1/2 213 31008 BOLT,CARR,1/2X1-1/2,UNC,GR5,ZP 214 31009 BOLT,CARR,1/2X2,UNC,GR5,ZP 115 31029 BOLT,HEX,1/4X1,UNC,GR5,ZP 216 31173 NUT,NYLOCK,1/2,UNC,ZP 217 31174 NUT,NYLOCK,1/4,UNC,ZP 418 31176 NUT,NYLOCK,3/8,UNC,ZP 719 31236 WASHER,FLAT,1/2,ZP 320 31573 BOLT,CARR,3/8X1,UNC,GR5,ZP 321 31585 BOLT,CARR,3/8X1-1/2,UNC,GR5,ZP 422 31612 NUT,STOVER,1/2,UNC,ZP 123 31668 WASHER,SPRING,3/4,342 624 33748 BOLT,HEX,3/8X5/8,UNC,TC,WH,T1 625 33959 RETAINER,BOLT,3/8 326 92127 COVER,VINYL,3/8X1-1/2 1

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5.6 Frame Assembly (Part No. 50686)

ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.1 50679 WLDT,FRAME,MOUNT,CHOPPER 12 50681 WLDT,COVER,CHOPPER 13 E4990 PLT,CLAMP,FRAME,CHOPPER 24 31173 NUT,NYLOCK,1/2,UNC,ZP 45 31178 NUT,NYLOCK,5/8,UNC,ZP 46 31236 WASHER,FLAT,1/2,ZP 47 31445 BOLT,CARR,5/8X2,UNC,GR5,ZP 48 33678 BOLT,CARR,1/2X1-3/4,UNC,GR5,ZP 49 33873 PIN,HITCH,.2X3.625,DBL_LOOP,ZP 210 92127 COVER,VINYL,3/8X1-1/2 2

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5.7 Idler Assembly (Part No. 50687)

ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.1 E4985 MOUNT,IDLER,HSS,CHOPPER 12 E4987 PIPE,SMLS,3/4X.120X1-1/8L 13 E8767 MOUNT,IDLER,ROSTA,7.4,FC 14 30055 DRV, BELT,TENSIONER 15 31023 BOLT,HEX,1/2X3-1/2,UNC,GR5,ZP 16 31043 BOLT,HEX,3/8X1,UNC,GR5,ZP 27 31044 BOLT,HEX,3/8X1-1/2,UNC,GR5,ZP 18 31173 NUT,NYLOCK,1/2,UNC,ZP 19 31176 NUT,NYLOCK,3/8,UNC,ZP 310 31175 NUT,NYLOCK,3/4,UNC,ZP 211 33593 DRV,IDLER,FLAT,5.0DIA,3.0W,0.5BORE 112 33882 BOLT,U,SQ,3/4-10,6-1/16X5-1/2 1

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5.8 Rotor & Sheave Assembly (Part No. 50689)

ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.1 42195 ASSY,ROTOR,KNIVES,CHOPPER 12 50655 WLDT,ENGAGE,CLUTCH 13 50692 WLDT,BUSHING,SLIDE,CHOPPER 14 50693 WLDT,FILLER,CHOPPER 25 E8766 SHEAVE,3B7.4,MACHINED 16 E8768 ENGAGE,HEX,F,CHOPPER 17 E8771 SHAFT,ENGAGE,7.4,FC 18 31010 BOLT,CARR,1/2X2-1/2,UNC,GR5,ZP 89 31044 BOLT,HEX,3/8X1-1/2,UNC,GR5,ZP 310 31048 BOLT,HEX,5/16X2-1/2,UNC,GR5,ZP 111 31176 NUT,NYLOCK,3/8,UNC,ZP 1612 31177 NUT,NYLOCK,5/16,UNC,ZP 113 31244 WASHER,LOCK,1/2,ZP 814 31319 WASHER,LOCK,3/8,ZP 315 31612 NUT,STOVER,1/2,UNC,ZP 816 33561 BRG,INSERT,1-3/8 B,72mmOD 117 33597 BOLT,CARR,3/8X1-3/4,UNC,GR5,ZP 1618 33656 BEARING,INSRT,1-3/4 B,85mmOD 119 33749 SNAPRING,3-1/4,INTERNAL 120 34002 SNAPRING,2-7/8,INTERNAL 121 92094 DRV, BRG, FLANGE, 1-3/8" 2

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5.9 Rotor Assembly (Part No. 42195)

ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.1 50688 WLDT,ROTOR,CHOPPER 12 E8797 KNIFE,ROTOR,SHARP,FC 1283 31163 NUT,HEX,1/2,UNC,GR5,ZP 644 33746 BOLT,HEX,1/2X2,UNC,GR5,7/16TL,ZP 64

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I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:1. I have received and accepted delivery of equipment described.2. The equipment was checked thoroughly for loose or missing parts and has been adjusted in accordance with

the PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST.3. I have been provided with and have carefully read the Operator's Manual.4. I have read and understand thoroughly the SAFETY PRECAUTIONS found in the Safety Section of the

Operator's Manual.5. I have read and understand the nature and extent of the Warranty and understand clearly that there were and

are no other representations or warranties, either express or implied, made by anyone.6. I have been advised on proper operation, maintenance and lubrication procedures of this equipment.7. I have been instructed and do understand the application, limitations and capacities that this equipment was

designed and recommended for, all of which is described in the Operator's Manual and other literature publishedby Highline Mfg. Ltd.

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