Hesston 4500 Baler Manual
Product Description
This is the complete operator's manual for the Hesston 4500 square baler.
This owner’s manual (also called an operator’s guide or user manual) provides detailed instructions on operation, adjustments, routine maintenance, and safety for the Hesston 4500 hay baler.
It explains how to properly operate and service your machine, helping extend its working life and ensure reliable performance. An essential resource if you are running, maintaining, or restoring your Hesston 4500 or AGCO Hesston 4500 square baler.
Covers All Years and Serial Numbers – Other websites sell manuals that are incomplete or only cover a specific year of the machine. This manual is guaranteed to be complete and to cover your machine's model year and serial number.
Table of Contents
CHECKLISTS
- Pre-Delivery
- Delivery
- Before Each Season
- Daily
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Introduction
- Warranty Registration
- Serial Number and Location
- Replacement Parts
- Specifications
DESCRIPTION
- The 4500 Baler
- The Drive Train
- Pickup and Feeding
- Twine Knotter Operation
- Wire Twister Operation
- Safety Features
- Shear Bolts
- Slip Clutches
LUBRICATION
- General Information
- Roller Chain
- Sealed Bearings
- Pickup Anit-Reverse Clutch
- Bale Thrower Lubrication
- Gearbox
- Automatic Bale Density Hydraulic System
- Twine Knotter Assembly
- Wire Twister Assembly
PREPARATION
- Each Morning Preparation
- Tractor Drawbar Dimensions and PTO Alignment
- Tractor Hookup
- Twine Installation and Threading Needles
- Wire Installation and Threading Needles
OPERATION
- General
- Controls
- PTO Speed
- Tractor Operation
- Pickup Operation and Positioning
- Bale Weight and Density
- Bale Length
- Bale Shape
- Determining Right and Left Sides of Bale
- Bale Shape Determining Factors
- Before Baling
- Operating the Baler
- Transporting the Baler
- Operating the Bale Thrower
- Operating the Automatic Bale Density System
MAINTENANCE
- General Information
- Twine Tying Mechanism Adjustments
- Twine Tension
- Knotter Billhook and Cam Adjustment
- Stripper Arm Knife Replacement
- Stripper Arm Adjustment
- Twine Disc Adjustment
- Twine Holder Adjustment
- Needle Installation and Adjustment
- Needle Penetration Adjustment
- Needle Timing Twine Tie
- Twine Fingers Adjustment
- Twine Ferrule Adjustment
- Knotter Removal
- Assembling Knotter
- Knotter Stack Relocation
- Knotter Assembly Installation
- Wire Tying Mechanism Adjustments
- Needle Installation and Adjustment
- Wire Roller Alignment
- Twister Timing and Adjustment
- Wire Holder Adjustment
- Twister Hook Timing and Adjustment
- Twister Hook Height Adjustment
- Roller Pins
- Needle Penetration
- Needle Timing Wire Tie
- Bearing Replacement
- Twister/Knotter Clutch Adjustment
- Twister/Knotter Brake Adjustment
- Packer Finger Shear Bolt
- Twister/Knotter Drive Shear Bolt
- Flywheel Shear Bolt
- Overrunning Clutch
- PTO Shaft Slip Clutch Adjustment
- Pickup Drive Slip Clutch Adjustment
- Crossfeed Drive Slip Clutch Adjustment
- Pickup Height Adjustment
- Pickup Flotation Soring Adjustment
- Pickup Tine Replacement
- Hay Resistor Installation
- Plunger Safety Stop Adjustment
- Plunger and Bale Chamber
- Plunger Removal
- Plunger Installation
- Plunger Wear Angle
- Plunger Rollers
- Plunger Knife Adjustment
- Plunger Knife Sharpening
- Plunger Knife Guide
- Ledger Blade Sharpening
- Pitman
- Main Drive Chain Tension
- Twister/Knotter Drive Chain Tension
- Auxiliary Drive Chain Tension
- Packer Finger Drive Chain Tension
- Crossfeed Drive Chain Tension
- Pickup Assembly Drive Chain Tension
- Bale Shape Adjustment
- Packer Finger Timing
- Standard Timing Adjustment
- Changing Packer Finger Timing
- Packer Finger Adjustment
- Axle Replacement
- Wheel Bolts
- Wheel Bearing Replacement
- Tire Pressure
- Inconsistent Bale Length
- Rotary Crossfeed Tines Bending
TROUBLESHOOTING
- Twine/Knotter Mechanism
- Wire Tie Mechanism
- Shear Bolts
- Drive Train
- Pickup Assembly
- Bales Not Uniform
- Needles
STORAGE
- End of Season
- New Season Preparation
EXTRA EQUIPMENT
- Bale Thrower
- Bale Loading Chute and Wagon Hitch
- Automatic Bale Density Kit
- Quarter Turn Bale Chute
- Decal Kit
- Touch-Up Paint
INDEX
Manual Details
Pages: 78
Years and Serial Numbers: Covers all years and serial numbers
Models: 4500
Make: Hesston
Manual Type: Operator's Manual
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