Description
John Deere 466 and 566 Round Balers Operator’s Manual (OME92593)
John Deere 466 and 566 Round Balers INDEX:
Safety
Safety Signs
preparing the Tractor
Adjusting the Drawbar .
Using Heavy-Duty Tractor Drawbar
Using Drawbar Shield
Making Drawbar Shield
Three-Point Hitch Position
Adjusting Tractor Wheels
Checking Ballast, Wheel Spacing and
Tire Inflation
Setting Tractor Hydraulic Outlets
Tractor Convenience Outlet
Installing BaleTrak@ PLUS
Monitor-Controller on Tractor
Open-Station
CornfortGardT’•’ cab
SOUND-GARDO cab
IJsing Extended Rear-View Mirror
Preparing the Baler
Checking Oversize Bale Switch
Selecting Twine
Loading Twine Boxes
Routing Twine from Left-Hand Twine Box
(Front Arm)
Routing Twine from Right-Hand Twine
BOX (Rear Arm)
Wheel Spindle Positions I IL-14 Tires
Regular or Mega Pickup
Wide Pickup (466)
Wheel Spindle Positions 31 x 13.5-15
Tires
Regular or Mega Pickup
Wide Pickup (466) .
Adjusting Wheel Spindles
Tire Inflation
Checking Wheel Nut Torque
Preparing Baler for Net Wrap
Selecting Net Wrap Material
Care of Net Wrap Material
Additional Net Wrap Storage
Opening and Closing Net Wrap Cover
Using Net Wrap After Extended Storage
Manually Releasing Net Wrap Brake
Threading Net Wrap and Routing
Through Rolls
Attaching and Detaching
Attaching Baler to Tractor Drawbar
PTO Driveline
Assembling (If Necessary)
Connecting
Attaching to Tractor Hydraulic System
Using Tractor Convenience Outlet
Connecting Baler Wiring Harness to
Tractor
Connecting Warning Light Wiring Harness
to Tractor
Detaching Baler from Tractor
Transporting
Handling Round Bales
Operating the Baler
How the Baler Forms a Bale
Crop Preparation
Breaking In Baler
Keep Riders Off Machine
Rotating Output Shaft By Hand
BaleTrak@ PLUS Monitor-Controller
Introduction
Description .
Keys and Switches
Displays and Indicators
Setup Values and Initial Settings
Ba;eTrakØ PLUS Monitor-controller—
Diagnostic and Setup Modes
Diagnostic and Setup Channels
Operating
Continued
Resetting to Initial Settings (Channel
01)
Activating Alarms
Adjusting Audible Alarm Volume
Setting Bale Diameter
Adjusting Bale Diameter Display
Understanding Variable Core Feature
Adjusting Variable Core Diameter
Understanding Twine Wrap Terms and
Settings
Setting Twine Spacing
Setting Number Of Twine End Wraps .
Setting Twine End Wrap Distance
Setting Number of Net Wraps (If
Equipped)
Recommended Baling Guidelines
Interpreting Bale Shape Indicators
Weaving in the Windrow
Viewing and Resetting Bale Counters
using Manual Actuator, Wrap, and
By-pass Switches
Using By-Pass Switch (Twine Wrap)
Advanced Operational Information
using Dry Straw Twine Wrap Program (Channel 17)
Setting Bale Shape Sensitivity (Channel 24)
Setting Near-Full Indicator Set Point
Channel 25)
Adjusting New Wrap Delay (Channel 26)
Adjusting Bale Shape Bars (Channel 28)
Changing Monitor-Controller Display to
Metric or English Units
Changing Baler Model Program
Bale Density Gauge
Adjusting
Bale Density
Twine Tension
Pickup Height
Gauge Wheels—Regular or Mega
Pickup
Gauge Wheels—Wide Pickup (466)
Gathering Wheel Height
Checking Baler Performance in the Field
Locking the Gate
Unplugging Baler With Hydraulic Pickup
Lift (If Equipped) ….
Unplugging Baler Under Power
Compressor Rack Assembly
Removing
Installing
Adjusting (Regular/Mega Pickup)
Adjusting Channel (Mega Pickup)
Setting Pickup Feeder Forks (Wide
Pickup—466)
Starting a Bale in Difficult Conditions .
Baling
Short, Dry, Slick Crops
Comstalks
Long, stiff. Cane-Type crops
Wet Hay
Fire Prevention
Extinguishing a Fire
Bale push Bar (If Equipped)
Operation
Operating
Locking Out
Engaging .
Attachments
Lubrication and Maintenance
Grease . . ,
Gear Case Oil .
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Observe Lubrication Symbols .
Perform Lubrication and Maintenance
Fire Prevention
Lubrication and Maintenance
Every 10 Hours
Every 30 Hours
Every 50 Hours
Every 100 Hours .
Annually
Troubleshooting
PTO Driveline Difficulties
Main Drive Slip-Clutch Difficulties
Drive Chain Difficulties
Gear Case Difficulties
Diagnosing Hydraulic Functions
Automatic Twine Wrap
BaleTrak€ PLUS Monitor-controller
Difficulties
Feeding Difficulties
Pickup Difficulties .
Bale Quality
General Baler Difficulties
Push Bar Difficulties
High-Moisture Kit Difficulties
Net Wrap Difficulties
Service—Baier
Practice Safe Service Procedures
Fire
Keep Service Area Clean
Service Tires Safely
BaleTrak€ PLUS Component Locations
Wiring Diagrams
BaleTrakØ PLUS control system
Warning Light
Replacing Monitor Fuses and Relays
Hydraulic System Diagram
Installing Orifice in Tractors With LOW
Hydraulic Flow
Pickup Idler Spring Dimension (Regular
Pickup)
Adjusting
Pickup Belt Idler (Regular Pickup)
Pickup Drive Chain—Mega Pickup
Pickup Chains—Wide Pickup (466)
Lower Drive Roll Chain
upper Drive Roll Chain
Servicing Upper Chain and Idler
Replacing Chain Idler Bushing
Main Drive Slip-Clutch
Adjusting
Slipping
Checking Pickup Slip-Clutch Torque
(Mega or Wide—466 Pickup)
Belt Tracking
Checking
Adjusting
Adjusting Scraper(s)
Lower Feed Roll . . .
Starter Roll (If Equipped)
Idler Roll (High-Moisture Kit)
Auger Scrapers (Wide Pickup—466) ,
