Description

John Deere 466, 466 Silage Special and 566 Round Balers Operator’s Manual (OME97074)

John Deere 466, 466 Silage Special and 566 Round Balers INDEX:

Safety
Safety Signs
Preparing the Tractor
Adjusting Tractor 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
Open-Station Tractor..
ComfortGard Cab
SOUND-CARD Cab
Using Extended Rear-View Mirror..
Preparing the Baler
Checking Oversize Bale Switch .
Selecting Twine
Loading Twine Boxes .
Routing Twine from Boxes
Left-Hand Side (Front Twine Arm)
Right-Hand Side (Rear Twine Arm)…….
Wheel Spindle Positions I IL-14 Tires
(466/566)
Regular or MEGATOOTH Pickup
Wide Pickup (466)
Wheel Spindle Positions 31 x 13.5-15 Tires
Regular or MEGATOOTH Pickup
Wide Pickup (466/466S) ..
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
Assembling Main PTO Driveline Splined
Telescoping Members (If Necessary) .
Attaching Baler to Tractor Drawbar..
Connecting PTO Driveline
Attaching to Tractor Hydraulic System
using Tractor Convenience Outlet .
Connecting Baler Wiring Hamess to Tractor.
Connecting Tail/Warning Light Plug to
Tractor .
Detaching Baler From Tractor
Transporting
Preparing Baler for Transport
Follow Safe Transport Procedures .
Lighting Enhancement Module Operation …
Keep Riders Off Machine .
using Extended Rear-View Mirror
Handling Round Bales
With Bale Fork
With Grapple
With Round Bale Hugger .
With Net Wrap .
Feeding Round Bales..
Operating the Baler
How the Baler Forms a Bale .
Crop Preparation
Breaking In Baler
Keep Riders Off Machine
BALETRAK PLUS Monitor-controller
Introduction ,
Description

Keys and Switches .
Displays and Indicators
Setup Values and Initial Settings,
Diagnostic and Setup Modes
Diagnostic and Setup Channels
Operating
Resetting to Initial Settings (Channel 01) ,
Activating Alarms .
Adjusting Audible Alan Volta-ne.. ,
Settng Bale Diameter
Adjusting Bale Diameter Display..
Optional Variable (Soft) Core (If Equipped)
Understanding..
Adjusting.
Understanding Twine Wrap Terms and
Settings .
Setting
Twine Spacing
Number of Twine End Wraps .
Twine End Wrap Distance
Number of Net Wraps (If Equipped) ,
Recommended Baling Guidelines
Interpreting Bale Shape Indicators .
Weaving in the Windrow..
and Resetting Bale Counters.
using Manual Actuator. Wrap, and Bypass
Switches
using Bypass Switch (Twine Wrap Only)
Advanced Operational Information
using Dry Straw Twine Wrap
(Channel 17)
Setting Bale Shape Sensitivity
(Channel 24)
Setting Near-Fu” Indicator Set Point
(Channel 25)
Adjusting Net Wrap Delay (Channel 26) .
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/MECATOOTH Pickup ,
Gauge Wheels—Wide (466/466S)
Gathering Wheel Height (If Equipped)……
Checking Baler Performance in the Field
Locking the Gate
Unplugging Balor With Hydraulic Pickup Lift
(If Equipped)
Unplugging Baler Under Power

Compressor Rack Assembly
Removing
Installing
Adjusting (Regular Ot MEGATOOTH) ,
Adjusting Compressor Rod Channel
(MEGATOOTH”‘ Pickup)
Setting Pickup Feeder Forks (Wide
Pjcxup—466/466S)..
Starting a Bale in Difficult Conditions ….
Baling
Short. Dry. Slick Crops
Cornstalks..
Long, Stiff. Cane-Type Crops
Wet Hay
Fire Prevention
Extinguishing a Fire .
Bale Push Bar (If Equipped)
Operation .
Operating
Locking Out
Engaging
Attachments
Hitch Conversion Kit
Pickup Gauge Wheels
Gathering Wheels.
Hi-Flotation Tires
Bale Push Bar ,
Wrap unit
High-Moisture Kit (466 and 566) .
Hydraulic Pickup Lift
Variable Core Valve
Buildup Reduction Scraper Kit
Gate Deflectors (466 and 566)
BALETRAK PLUS Monitor-Controller
Monitor-Controller Mounting Brackets..
Mounting Kit For Open Station 6000 and
7000 Series Tractors.
Belt Lacing Tool
Skiving Tool
Drawbar Shield
Electrical Outlet Socket
Rear-View Mirror Extension .
Bale Accumulator
PTO Conversion Parts .
Fire Extinguisher
Allied Equipment
Lubrication and Maintenance
Grease –
Gear Case Oil