Case LBX332, LBX422, LBX432 Baler Operator's Manual
346 pages · Publication 87611229
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- Models
- LBX332, LBX422, LBX432
- Serial coverage
- From Serial No 4480
- Manual type
- Operator's Manual
- Pages
- 346
- Publication
- 87611229
- Condition
- Brand new
What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 179 sections, 400 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 600 KB)
Intended use
Product identification
Airborne noise emission
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Vibration level information
Legal obligations1 topic
- (European standard PR EM 982)
Precautionary statements2 topics
- Personal safety
- Machine safety
Safety precautions9 topics
- Farm accidents can be prevented with your help
- General recommendations
- Electrical power lines
- Danger of death by electrocution!
- Operating the baler
- Transporting the baler
- Field operation
- Machine maintenance
- Crop cutting
Wheels and Tyres
Angle of operation
Safety decals2 topics
- European units only
- North America units only
Needles/knotter safety lock
Access to machine components4 topics
- Safety guards
- Easy Lock (N/America only)
- Side-- and the flywheel access door
- Bale chamber inspection door
Protective devices2 topics
- Signal plates
- Wheel chock
Toolboxes2 topics
- Small
- Large
Lifting the baler
Controls, indicators and gauges
Flywheel brake
Jack
Tractor requirements
Horsepower requirements
Tractor drawbar / tow hitch
Tractor wheel setting
Power take--off shaft
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Attaching the baler to the tractor3 topics
- Tractor drawbar with pin
- Tractor drawbar with fixed ball hitch
- Attachment of the hitch
PTO shaft phasing
Adjustable low hitch (standard)3 topics
- Levelling the baler
- Driveline configuration
- Position of the mid--ship bearing
Adjustable high low hitch for standard or packer--cutter units1 topic
- General
Adjustable high/low hitch for standard or packer--cutter units (high position)
Adjustable high/low hitch for LBX422, LBX432 rotor--cutter units (high position shown)
Attachment of the PTO shaft
Safety chain / safety cable (not for France)
Braking systems fail safe brake control (France only)
Tractor hydraulic brake connections (if fitted*)
Tractor pneumatic brake connections (if fitted on the baler*)
Tractor hydraulic connections
Tractor electrical system2 topics
- Road lights: Except North America
- Road lights: North America only
Baler electrical system6 topics
- Road lights
- Side lights (if fitted)
- Working light (Optional)
- Revolving flashlight (where fitted and subject to local legislation)
- Electric accessories output
- 12V DC sockets
Monitor installation9 topics
- Monitor
- Switching the monitor on and off
- Monitor display
- Menu bar
- Operation and information page
- Indicator bar
- Service interval icon
- Status box
- Date and Time
Monitor operation5 topics
- Start-up mode
- Operation mode
- Load indicator
- Capacity indicator
- Main page with bale length electronic trip (Optional)
Monitor messages5 topics
- Operational messages
- Warning messages
- Stop (alarm) messages
- Pick--up cut out Auto Stop function (optional on Rotor--Cutter balers only)
- Error messages
Menu bar functions28 topics
- Memory Page
- Easy clear function of Job name
- Operation and information page
- Toggle key to switch the operating lights on/off
- Toggle key to switch the flashing light on/off
- Toggle key to switch the knotter fans on/off
- Toggle key to switch between the automatic and manual bale density control system
- Service mode > Screen set--up
- Machine settings
- Service mode > Machine set--up
- How to configure Accessory 1
- How to configure Accessory 2
- How to configure operating lights
- How to configure flashing light
- How to configure the bale chute type
- Field settings
- How to configure the Moisture sensor (Optional)
- How to configure the Bale length settings (Optional)
- How to configure the Alternator (Optional)
- Listed below are items that can not be changed by the Operator
- Baler type
- Cutter type
- Serial number
- Monitor software
- Controller software
- Software compliancy
- Operating hours
- Total balecount
User settings28 topics
- Service mode > User settings
- How to enter the customer name or job name
- How to clear customer name
- How to configure the grease pump
- The possible grease pump settings are
- The possible grease pump configurations are
- How to configure the oil pump
- Service Interval screen
- Confirmation of a service interval
- Service interval information
- Printable service information
- How to change the monitor screen contrast
- How to change the monitor screen brightness day
- How to change the baler performance monitor screen brightness night
- How to change the baler performance monitor buzzer volume
- How to change the date
- How to change the time
- How to operate the printer (Optional)
- To select Print
- To Print
- How to change error handling
- How to change unit system
- How to change the language
- Service mode > Active errors
- Service mode > Error overview
- Service mode > Diagnosis inputs
- Service mode > Diagnosis outputs (less alternator)
- Service mode > Diagnosis outputs (with alternator, where fitted)
Pick--up Compensation cylinder1 topic
- Transport setting
Transporting the baler
Starting the baler
Parking the baler
Pressure gauge
Bale length mechanical control
Mechanical bale counter
Description of operation
Product feeding
Pick-up8 topics
- Pick-up gauge wheel settings
- Pick up cylinder components
- Pick-up lift control
- Pick--up cylinder height setting
- Setting process for downforce
- Pick--up force
- Pick--up centering augers
- Pick-up baffle plate
Crop Cutting controls
Packer units
Packer--Cutter units5 topics
- Purpose
- Operation
- Knife operation
- Knife removal/installation
- False knifes
Rotor--Cutter units4 topics
- Crop cutting hydraulic circuit
- Knife removal / installation
- False (blank) knives
- Cutting length -- Rotor-Cutter
Unplugging the Rotor--Cutter system
Pre-compression chamber
Stuffer trip lock (where fitted)
Stuffer trip sensitivity lever
Stuffer
Charge holding fingers
Pressing
Plunger/bale chamber
Hay dogs
Bale density system
General2 topics
- Location of components
- Serpentine cooler
Automatic bale density control1 topic
- Density valve
Manual bale density control
Manual override bale density control
Tying
Knotter / needle drive components
Threading the baler8 topics
- Twine routing components
- Twine type
- Twine balls installation and twine routing (6 knotter model)
- knotter Left hand side
- knotter Right hand side
- knotter Left hand side
- knotter Right hand side
- Twine routing
Knotters
Monitoring flags2 topics
- Monitoring flag(s) stay down
- Monitoring flag(s) stay up
Missed knots
Ejection
Bale--chute3 topics
- Working position
- Half--folded position
- Folded position
Bale ejecting system (if Fitted)4 topics
- Bale release lock--out valve
- Bale ejecting system control
- Units without bale chute or with plate bale chute
- Units with roller bale chute
Removing a bale from the bale chamber4 topics
- Machines without bale ejecting system
- Machines with bale ejecting system (accessory)
- Machines with plate bale chute
- Machines with roller bale chute
Tandem auto-steer axle (if fitted)
Operation3 topics
- How the lock the rear wheels
- How the unlock the rear wheels
- Usage
Auto-steer lock-out valve
Shearbolts3 topics
- Flywheel
- Knotter Drive
- Stuffer
Baling2 topics
- Preparing the crop for baling
- Straw crops
Windrow/swath size1 topic
- Over-sized windrows (wider than 140 cm)
Before using the machine
Knives
Starting to bale
Empty bale chamber start-up
Continued baling
Performance checks5 topics
- Bale weight
- Bale shape
- Bale size
- Bale conservation
- Silage crops
Lubrication
General information
Lubrication and maintenance quick reference
Centralized greasing system
Automatic greasing system (if installed)3 topics
- Grease specification
- Grease reservoir filling
- Quick fill kit
Remaining conventional grease points
PTO drive line greasing2 topics
- 4-Joint PTO driveline
- Grease quantity
Automatic oiling system3 topics
- Automatic oiling reservoir components
- Venting the oil pump
- Oil specification
Linkages, threaded rods and pivots
Ball ring hitch and wear plate
Main drive gearbox3 topics
- Oil level
- Oil change
- Gearbox capacity
Stuffer drive gearbox
Knotter drive gearbox
Bale density hydraulic circuit4 topics
- Oil change or top up
- Oil capacity
- Oil filter change
- Air filter change
Chains
Packer/rotor drive chain
Pick--up main drive chain and pick--up reel drive chain
Pick--up auger drive chain
Main drive
PTO drive slip clutch2 topics
- All models
- Burnishing the slip clutch
Pick--up slip clutch
Pick-up tine replacement2 topics
- Standard and Packer--Cutter units only (steel sprung tines)
- Rotor--Cutter units (rubber mounted tines)
Auger stripper plates
Packer slip clutch
Rotor cut-out clutch
Knife drawer adjustments1 topic
- Centering the crop cutting knives in the rotor blades
Cutter knife sharpening2 topics
- Standard knives only
- Stuffer trip mechanism
Stuffer brake
Stuffer fingers to plunger timing
Crop holding fingers
Stuffer adjustment1 topic
- Plunger rollers
Twine tying mechanism1 topic
- Twine breakage
Twine tension
Description of the knotter assembly
Knotter adjustments5 topics
- Knotter bill hook and cam adjustment
- Stripper arm knife replacement
- Stripper arm adjustment
- Twine disc adjustment
- Twine holder
Knotter trip mechanism2 topics
- Knotter trip mechanism in the home position
- Resetting the knotter trip mechanism
Needle adjustment2 topics
- Needle to bale chamber adjustment
- Needle to twine disc adjustment
Maximum needle penetration
Needles to plunger timing / Knotter drive shearbolt replacement1 topic
- Knotter drive shearbolt replacement
Tucker arm alignment
Needle carriage support
Needle brake1 topic
- Brake adjustment with baler in rotation
Needle protection linkage
Twine fingers
Electrical system1 topic
- Fuses and relays
Power distribution
System override2 topics
- If the main power relays are still powered
- If the main power relays are not powered
Sensor types
Lights-bulb replacement6 topics
- Front road lights
- Side lights
- Rear road lights
- License plate light
- Working light
- Revolving flashlight
Hydraulic system3 topics
- Hydraulic hose replacement
- Tyre pressure
- Wheel nuts torque
Brake system (if fitted)2 topics
- Brake drum linings
- Brake adjustment
Hydraulic brake system (if fitted)2 topics
- Bleeding the brake control cylinder(s)
- Fail safe brake control (France only)
Air brake system (if fitted)1 topic
- Air reservoir specification
Cleaning the baler
Drives
Bale shape
Integrated automatic oiler
Bale density regulation
Packer--Cutter system
Rotor--Cutter system
End-of-season service
Ordering parts and/or accessories
Pre--season service
Tractor drawbar swivel ball kit1 topic
- Optional for N/America only
Tractor drawbar fixed ball hitch kit
x3 Standard Work light kit (DIA or configured)
x2 extra Working light kit
Inspection light kit
Revolving Flashlight
Baler performance monitor support
Automatic greasing pump
Quick fill pump
Bale ejecting system
Fill flow kit
Plate bale chute
Roller bale chute
Printer
Pick up stop (Rotor--Cutter only)
Moisture sensor system
Bale length trip (electronic)
VT cable kit
Roller windguard
Overall measurements
Technical data
Check and adjust, as required (Dealer copy)
Check and adjust, as required (Customer copy)
Inside this manual
Real pages from this operator's manual (346 pages). Open the sample pages (PDF, 599 KB)
- Maintenance, page 196: SECTION 4 - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
- Controls and operation, page 301: SECTION 5 -- FAULT FINDING
- Specifications, page 321: SECTION 8 -- SPECIFICATION
- Color page, page 271: SECTION 4 -- LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
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Service manual
Factory repair procedures and technical information such as specifications, troubleshooting, and wiring and hydraulic diagrams, for the models and systems the manual covers. See What's inside for its topics.
This manual
Operator's manual
Safe operation, controls, maintenance schedules, lubrication points, inspections, and basic checks. Repair procedures are in the service manual.
Parts manual
Illustrated diagrams with factory part numbers for identifying components and ordering parts. Repair procedures are in the service manual.
What it's used for
Factory manual for in-house farm and construction shop use. Straightforward, complete, and easy to follow. It contains the OEM information dealership service departments and parts counters use to diagnose problems, identify components, and perform maintenance or repairs correctly.
Service shops and owner/operators who repair their own equipment
Identifying correct parts and seeing how assemblies come apart and go back together
Keeping equipment running with less downtime
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