Instruktsiya Claas Variant 260 280

VARIANT 260
VARIANT 260 ROTO CUT

VARIANT 280
VARIANT 280 ROTO CUT
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Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
INTRODUCTION These operating instructions for round balers

VARIANT 260/260 RC and VARIANT 280/280 RC
(valid from 73000005; 73200011) were primarily
written for the machine operator and inform about use,
adjustment and operation of the round baler.
Please follow the guidelines on correct care and
maintenance of your round baler to ensure permanent
availability and a long service life of the round baler.
Have your round baler inspected by your CLAAS
service center immediately after harvest within the
framework of these winter storage recommendations.
Deficiencies in maintenance or incorrect operation
lead to a drop in performance and result in time losses.
Use our experience and latest knowledge in long stalk
harvest implemented in this round baler by correct
operation and thorough maintenance, and your round
baler will always produce excellent results.
Your CLAAS Service Department
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Contents
Contents
Contents
CONTENTS
1. Introduction Twine boxes .................................................................... 6.1.8

Introduction ............................................................................ 1.1.1 Steps ............................................................................... 6.1.9
Fire extinguisher (country option) .................................... 6.1.9
2. Contents Active hydraulic system ................................................... 6.1.9
Automatic chain lubrication ........................................... 6.1.10
3. General notes Side indicator (optional) ................................................ 6.1.11
Road traffic ............................................................................ 3.1.1 Control box .................................................................... 6.1.11
To be observed especially ..................................................... 3.2.1
Type plate ........................................................................ 3.3.1 7. Before starting operation
Machine serial number .................................................... 3.3.1 Check and pay attention to the following before
starting operation of the machine .......................................... 7.1.1
4. Safety precautions Hitching up the baler ............................................................. 7.2.1
Safety precautions ................................................................. 4.1.1 Coupling the propshaft to the baler ................................. 7.2.1
Personal injury may result if these safety precautions Propshaft with clamping cone lock .................................. 7.2.2
are not followed ............................................................... 4.1.1 Installing propshaft with CC-lock ..................................... 7.2.2
Safety signs ..................................................................... 4.1.3 Parking support ............................................................... 7.2.2
Transporting baler on a public thoroughfare .................... 4.1.3 Before coupling the round baler ...................................... 7.2.3
Transporting baler on a public thoroughfare .......................... 4.1.5 After coupling the round baler ......................................... 7.2.3
Recommended warning lights ......................................... 4.1.5 Coupling to the trailer coupling ring ................................. 7.2.3
Preparing for transport ..................................................... 4.1.5 Greasing the towing eye ................................................. 7.2.4
Connecting the propshaft to the tractor
4. (for trailer coupling) ........................................ 7.2.4
4. Safety signs Shortening the propshaft ................................................. 7.2.6
Preventing the propshaft guards from rotating
5. Technical data with the drive shaft .......................................................... 7.2.7
CLAAS Variant 260/280 / Variant 260/280 RC ...................... 5.1.1 Coupling to the towing hitch ............................................ 7.2.8
Intake elements ............................................................... 5.1.1 Connecting the propshaft to the tractor ........................... 7.2.9
Cutting device .................................................................. 5.1.1 Attaching to the ball head .............................................. 7.2.10
Bale compression ............................................................ 5.1.2 Connecting the cables ........................................................... 7.3.1
Wrapping facility .............................................................. 5.1.2 Control box ...................................................................... 7.3.1
Wheels ............................................................................. 5.1.2 Power supply ................................................................... 7.3.1
Hydraulics ........................................................................ 5.1.2 Travel lights ..................................................................... 7.3.1
Required tractor hydraulics .............................................. 5.1.3 Connecting hydraulic hoses ............................................ 7.3.2
Hydraulic pressure ........................................................... 5.1.3 Tailgate opening speed ................................................... 7.3.2
Electrics ........................................................................... 5.1.3 Before transport ..................................................................... 7.4.1
CLAAS Variant 260/280 / Variant 260/280 RC ...................... 5.1.4 8. Setting up the baler
Dimensions of the round baler ......................................... 5.1.4
CLAAS Variant 260/280 / Variant 260/280 Roto Cut ............. 5.1.5 Collecting ............................................................................... 8.1.1
Safety installations ................................................................. 5.1.5 Height adjustment of pick-up ........................................... 8.1.1
Shearing screws .............................................................. 5.1.5 Adjusting pick-up working height
Overload clutch ................................................................ 5.1.5 (Pick-up without support wheels) .................................... 8.1.1
Pick-up with support wheels ............................................ 8.1.2
6. Design and working principle Support wheels ............................................................... 8.1.2
Machine overview .................................................................. 6.1.1 Cutting device
Power train ...................................................................... 6.1.3 (VARIANT 260/280 RC) ........................................................ 8.2.1
Shear coupling and freewheeling propshaft .................... 6.1.3 Dummy knives ................................................................. 8.2.1
Cam clutch – propshaft .................................................... 6.1.3 Installing and removing knives ........................................ 8.2.1
Pick up ............................................................................. 6.1.4 Placing the blades into the dummy blade holder ............ 8.2.2
Cutter ............................................................................... 6.1.5 Locking the knives ........................................................... 8.2.3
Dummy blade holder (optional) ....................................... 6.1.5 Pressing bales ....................................................................... 8.3.1
Baling chamber ................................................................ 6.1.6 Baling pressure adjustment ............................................. 8.3.1
Wrapping of bales ............................................................ 6.1.6 Adjusting the bale diameter ............................................. 8.3.1
Bale ejector ...................................................................... 6.1.7 Adjusting the soft core diameter ...................................... 8.3.2
Storage of round bales .................................................... 6.1.7 Wrapping ............................................................................... 8.4.1
Rotor shut down clutch .................................................... 6.1.7 Net wrapping ................................................................... 8.4.1
Manual reversing of rotor ................................................. 6.1.8 Inserting the net .............................................................. 8.4.1
Adjusting the number of net windings ............................. 8.4.5
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Twine wrapping ................................................................ 8.4.6 Propshaft ....................................................................... 10.1.3

Threading the wrapping twine .......................................... 8.4.6 Gauge wheels ............................................................... 10.1.4
Adjusting number of twine windings .............................. 8.4.10 Cleaning of dirt .............................................................. 10.1.4
Adjusting the twine windings at the outer edges
of the bale ...................................................................... 8.4.11 11. Maintenance
Tying with three threads ................................................ 8.4.12 Important notes on maintenance ......................................... 11.1.1
Preparing the twine eyelet ............................................. 8.4.12 General notes on maintenance ..................................... 11.1.1
Tying with three threads ................................................ 8.4.12 Maintenance and lubricant tables ........................................ 11.2.1
Baler adjustment under extreme silage conditions ................ 8.5.1 Maintenance tables ....................................................... 11.2.1
Removal of belt guides .................................................... 8.5.1 Lubricant table ............................................................... 11.2.2
Installation of belt guides ................................................. 8.5.1 Drives .................................................................................. 11.3.1
Round baler with twine and net wrapping .............................. 8.6.1 Shear pin main drive ..................................................... 11.3.1
Changing to twine wrapping ............................................ 8.6.1 Shear pin pick-up drive .................................................. 11.3.1
Adjusting drive for twine wrapping ................................... 8.6.1 Mitre gear ...................................................................... 11.3.1
Applying the V-belt brake ................................................. 8.6.1 Tightening the drive chains ........................................... 11.3.2
Changing to net wrapping ................................................ 8.6.2 Tightening the pick-up drive chain ................................. 11.3.2
Adjusting drive for net wrapping ...................................... 8.6.2 Tensioning the drive chain for the feed auger ............... 11.3.3
Releasing V-belt brake .................................................... 8.6.2 Adjusting the pressure springs for the pressing roller ... 11.3.3
Baling of silage ................................................................ 8.6.2 Adjusting the clamping device for the net blade ............ 11.3.4
Installing dummy knife holder (optional) on Adjusting the disc brake ................................................ 11.3.4
VARIANT ROTO CUT ..................................................... 8.6.3 Tightening the chain drive tension springs
(belts and rotor) ............................................................. 11.3.4
9. Operation Tightening the chain drive tension springs
Starting operation of round baler ........................................... 9.1.1 in the tailgate ................................................................. 11.3.5
Charging the baling chamber ........................................... 9.1.2 Adjusting the tension springs for top tensioning arm ..... 11.3.5
Side indicator ................................................................... 9.1.3 Adjusting the tension springs for bottom tensioning arm 11.3.5
Automatic wrapping ......................................................... 9.1.4 Tightening the tension spring for the net roll brake bow 11.3.6
Tying delay ...................................................................... 9.1.4 Adjusting the spring cylinder for freewheeling drive ...... 11.3.6
Delay function .................................................................. 9.1.4 Adjusting the bale ejector tension springs ..................... 11.3.6
Twine wrapping: Setting the delay ................................... 9.1.4 Adjusting the linkage to the bale ejector limit switch ..... 11.3.7
Net wrapping: Setting the delay ....................................... 9.1.5 Drive brake for twine wrapping ...................................... 11.3.7
Wrapping and ejection of bales ....................................... 9.1.6 Adjusting the pressure springs on shut-off coupling ...... 11.3.7
Placement of bales .......................................................... 9.1.8 Adjusting the friction clutch pressure springs
Output of bales without bale ejector ................................ 9.1.8 (ratchet wheel) (Net wrapping) ...................................... 11.3.7
Bale counter ..................................................................... 9.1.8 Adjusting the twine tensioner ........................................ 11.3.8
Round baler with net wrapping ........................................ 9.1.8 Settings of the inductive sensors ................................... 11.3.8
Round baler with twine and net wrapping ........................ 9.1.8 Inductive sensor „maximum ball diameter“ .................... 11.3.8
Round baler with twine wrapping ..................................... 9.1.8 Inductive sensor „closed door“ ...................................... 11.3.8
Manual overload of automatic wrapping .......................... 9.1.9 Hydraulic oil filter
Triggering early wrapping ................................................ 9.1.9 (Machines with filter system) ......................................... 11.3.9
Delaying the wrapping process: ....................................... 9.1.9 Automatic chain lubrication ......................................... 11.3.10
Cutting device (ROTO CUT) .......................................... 9.1.10 Adjusting the Linatex guide plate ................................ 11.3.11
Slewing the blades in ..................................................... 9.1.10 Fire extinguisher (optional) .......................................... 11.3.12
Slewing the blades out ................................................... 9.1.10 Flat belts .............................................................................. 11.4.1
Adjusting the volume of the audible warning signal ....... 9.1.10 Relieving flat belts ......................................................... 11.4.2
Blockage of the round baler ................................................... 9.2.1 Checking flat belts ......................................................... 11.4.3
Cam clutch – propeller shaft ............................................ 9.2.1 Relieving flat belts ......................................................... 11.4.4
Rotor reversing facility Installing flat belts .......................................................... 11.4.6
(VARIANT 260/280 / 260/280 RC) ................................... 9.2.1 Belt alignment ................................................................ 11.4.7
Fault, cause or remedy .......................................................... 9.3.1 Adjusting the scraper, bottom roller ............................... 11.4.7
Twine wrapping ................................................................ 9.3.1 Tires .............................................................................. 11.4.8
Net wrapping .................................................................... 9.3.2 Check tight fit of wheel nuts .......................................... 11.4.8
Checking wheel hub backlash ....................................... 11.4.8
10. After use Adjusting the backlash .................................................. 11.4.8
Unhitching the baler ............................................................. 10.1.1
Wheel chock .................................................................. 10.1.1
Parking support .............................................................. 10.1.1
Control box .................................................................... 10.1.2
Hydraulic hoses and electrical wiring ............................. 10.1.2
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Proposals for winter storage ................................................ 11.5.1
12. Lubrication chart

Lubricants and notes ........................................................... 12.1.1
13. Glossary
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General notes
General notes
General notes
ROAD TRAFFIC The vehicle operator must always have two wheel
chocks on the vehicle.
When driving on public roads with agricultural or
forestry equipment attached, the highway code of
the respective country must be strictly complied
with.
Above all, no bale must be in the round baler.
If parts of the baler, the conditions of which are
clearly specified, are later changed or modified in
such a way that their operation will endanger any
other participants in traffic, the type approval will
become invalid and a new type approval must be
applied for. In this case the Iof working equipment
must be presented to the responsible technical
inspection authority for motor vehicles (e.g. TÜV) for
issuing an expertise (§ 19 para. 2 StVZO).
If you are in doubt that this may be the case, please
contact us as the manufacturer.
If the round baler is pulled after a tractor, especially
the following devices have to be connected:
- The cable of the lighting equipment.
- The cable for power supply.
Before starting to drive the condition of:
- the connection between pulling vehicle and baler
- the lighting equipment must be checked.
If the license plate given to the vehicle owner for
one his tractors is concealed when the baler is
hitched up, attach a picture of this plate, including its
lighting, onto the baler.
The local road traffic regulations may differ in
individual countries.
The maximum speed under the road traffic
regulations for the country of operation must be
observed. However, the hitched baler is designed to
travel at a maximum speed of 25 km/h (16 mph). It
is not permissible to exceed that speed.
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General notes
TO BE OBSERVED ESPECIALLY In order to avoid any dangers all information in

these operating instructions must be read and
applied by all persons using, maintaining,
repairing or inspecting this round baler. Read in
particular the section “Concerning safety”.
The use of spare parts, accessories and
attachments not originally supplied by CLAAS
and not tested and approved by CLAAS may
impair design specific characteristics of CLAAS
machines or have a negative effect on their
functionality, thereby impairing the active and/
or passive driving as well as the working safety.
CLAAS does not assume liability for damage
resulting from the use of parts, accessories and
attachments not originally manufactured and
supplied by CLAAS.
Technical data, dimensions and weights are
non-binding. The right for changes in the course
of technical development and errors remains
reserved.
The terms front, rear, right and left always apply
in travel direction.
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When ordering spare parts or if you have any technical

questions please provide the machine number of the
round baler together with the respective serial number.
This is absolutely necessary in order to avoid wrong
spare parts deliveries.
Type plate
The type plate with the machine serial number is fixed
to the right hand machine wall.
A = Type
B = Year of construction
C = Machine number
D = Permissible total weight
(Fig. 1, 2)
A C
Type:
N°
B
Année de Fabrication
Poids total autorisé en charge
USINES CLAAS - FRANCE

57148 - WOIPPY
D
800093
2
Machine serial number

The machine number is additionally stamped in the
tie-bar above the right-hand wheel.
(Fig. 3)
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Safety precautions
Safety precautions
Safety precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Personal injury may result if these safety

precautions are not followed
For your safety, and those working with you, follow
these safety precautions and observe all safety • MAKE SURE no person is allowed on any part
signs on the machine. of the Baler when tractor is running.
In order to provide a better view, certain • MAKE SURE all safety shields and covers are
photographs or illustrations in this manual may installed properly when Baler is operating.
show an assembly with the safety shield removed. • MAKE SURE all bystanders are in a safe
However, a machine should never be operated in position before starting the tractor or operating
this condition. Keep all shields in place. If shield Baler.
removal becomes necessary for repairs, replace
shield prior to machine operation! • MAKE SURE the pickup head is fully lowered
before any part of the hydraulic system is
Replace any Danger, Warning, Caution or disconnected.
Instruction Safety signs that are missing or not
readable. Location of safety signs are indicated • MAKE SURE no one is allowed under the
within this manual. pickup head unless the pickup head is in
transport position and securely locked.
Note! • MAKE SURE all safety shields on Baler are in

place and secured when any have been
The figure in () refers to the adjacent picture removed for servicing, to make adjustments,
and indicates the correct location of the etc. Remember, these shields are provided for
safety sign on the machine. the protection of those working on or around
the Baler.
When parts are replaced that have safety signs, • NEVER STAND in path of Baler while
make sure you install a new safety sign with each operating.
new part. • KEEP OUT of Baler compartment while
operating.
Note! • BE SURE all hydraulic fittings are tightened
securely whenever they have been loosened or
New safety signs are available from your disconnected. Replace all hoses which have
CLAAS Dealer. become frayed. Escaping hydraulic oil under
pressure can cause personal injury.
• If Baler hydraulic system is equipped with an
Attention! accumulator, accumulator shutoff valve must be
closed before: (a) any part of the hydraulic
Before using the machine read and system is loosened or is to be disconnected,
understand Operator’s Manual safety and (b) the Baler is to be transported for any
messages! distance.
• TAKE NOTE that hydraulic fluid under pressure
Read and understand all safety signs on the escaping from a very small hole can be almost
machine. invisible. Use a small piece of cardboard or
wood to search/check for possible leaks.
Learn and practice safe use of controls before
operating. • NEVER use your hands to detect pressure
leaks.
It is your responsibility to understand and follow
manufacturers instructions on machine operation, • CONSULT A DOCTOR immediately if you
service, and to observe pertinent laws and sustain an injury by escaping fluids. Serious
regulations. infection or reactions can develop if proper
medical treatment is not administered quickly.
Operator Manuals may be obtained from your
CLAAS Dealer. • MAKE SURE all oil or grease is removed from
operator’s ladder and platform and other
access areas immediately if any is spilled.
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• BE EXTRA CAREFUL to keep hands, feet and

loose clothing away from moving parts. Attention!
• READ THIS MANUAL and take note of ALL To provide more secure hand and foot
safety precautions included herein. mobility, preventing slipping and possible
injury, always face the machine when
Attention! mounting and dismounting.
Do not remove, install or make repairs to a

tire on a rim. Take tire and rim to the
nearest available tire specialist, who have Danger!
experience and the safety tools. If the tire
is not correctly positioned on the rim, or Never operate the engine in a closed
the tire pressure is too high then the tire building. Proper ventilation is required
bead is liable to loosen on one side, under all circumstances.
resulting in the pressured air to leak out at Contact with belts, chains etc. can cause
high speed and with force. This can lead injury. Keep clear.
to the risk of the tire flying off and causing
serious injury!
A tire can explode during inflation and
Attention!
cause serious injury or death. Never
increase air pressure beyond 35 PSI to To help prevent personal injuries during
seat the bead on the rim. Replace a tire if operation and maintenance, loose shirts,
it has a defect. Replace a wheel rim which sleeves or jackets must never be worn by
has cracks, wear or severe rust. Make the operator.
sure that all the air is removed from a tire
before removing the tire from the rim.
Never use force on an inflated or partially
inflated tire. Make sure the tire is correctly Danger!
seated before inflating.
Before starting the tractor, be sure all
operating controls are in neutral. This will
ease starting loads on the starter and
Danger! batteries of the tractor and will eliminate
the accidental start up of power driven
Check the machine for leaks or any parts equipment.
that are broken, not working correctly, or
missing. Before you start the machine, Travel speed should be such that
tighten all caps, dipsticks, battery covers, complete control and machine stability is
etc. maintained at all times. Where possible,
avoid operating near ditches,
Never use gasoline, naphtha or any other embankments and holes. Reduce speed
volatile material for any cleaning when turning, crossing slopes, and on
purposes. These materials may be toxic rough, slick, or muddy surfaces.
and/or flammable.
Use only metric tools. Other tools may not
fit properly. They may slip and cause
Danger!
injury.
On highways use lighting equipment
according to local laws. Keep SMV
emblem clean and visible. Replace SMV
Danger! emblem when damaged or sun faded.
Before leaving the tractor, stop the engine, Stop, look and listen before entering
and remove the starter key. The gear shift public thoroughfare or a highway.
lever must be in neutral and the parking
brake engaged.
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Safety signs
Attention!
Collision of high speed road traffic and Attention!

slow moving machines can cause
personal injury or death. Install new safety signs if the old safety
signs are destroyed, lost, painted over or
Stay off slopes too steep for safe can not be read. When parts are replaced
operation. Shift down before you start up that have safety signs, make sure you
or down a hill with heavy load. Avoid ”free install a new safety sign with each new
wheeling”. part.
Danger! Note!
Provide a first aid kit for use in case of New safety signs are available from your
accident. Dealer or write to:
CLAAS OF AMERICA Inc.

As a safety precaution, it is suggested one or P.O.Box 3008
more fire extinguishers be carried on the Baler 3030 Norcross Drive
at all times. Fire extinguishers must be Columbus Indiana 47201
purchased from Fire & Safety equipment supply USA.
store.
Transporting baler on a public thoroughfare

Attention!
Whenever a Baler is to be transported on a public
Look for this symbol to point out important thoroughfare, the following preparation of the Baler
safety precautions. It means BECOME should be made:
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
• Position pickup in the transport position. Close
This machine is of metric design. gate, raise pickup and converging wheels, if
Measurements in this manual are metric equipped.
with the customary U.S. measurements
following. Use only metric hardware and • Make sure warning devices, such as slow
tools as specified. moving vehicle emblem, reflectors, etc., are
installed, clean and are in good condition.
Replacement Parts:
• Use flashinglights according to local laws. Keep
SMV emblem clean and visible. Replace SMV
– When replacement parts are necessary for emblem when damaged or sun faded.
periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine
CLAAS replacements must be used to restore
• For reference purposes, measure the overall
width and height of the Baler. These
your equipment to original specifications.
measurements are particularly important for
– CLAAS will not claim responsibility for usage of transporting along narrow roads and where
unapproved parts and/or accessories and underpasses may be encountered.
damages as a result of their usage.
• If the Baler hydraulic system is equipped with
an accumulator, make sure the accumulator
shutoff valve is closed.
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Danger! Danger!
Proper tire pressure should be maintained Use or warning lights and turn signals are
at all times to insure stability during road recommended when transporting this
travel. equipment on public roads, unless
prohibited by state or Local Laws.
Always use a safety chain while
A safety lighting kit is available from your
transporting baler. Sudden jolts or rocking
CLAAS dealer.
could cause the drawbar to break. If a
rocking motion occurs when transporting, ☞ Always use a safety chain when
reduce speed until rocking stops. Check transporting baler on public roads.
rear tractor wheels for any tire tread wear Transporting baler at speeds in excess
or pressure loss. Refer to operator’s of 20 mph (32 km/h) is not
manual for tractor tire pressures. recommended.
Use care when towing baler at transport Use care when towing baler at transport
speeds. Reduce speed if the weight of speeds. Reduce speed if the combined
baler exceeds weight of tractor. weight of baler with bale exceeds weight
of tractor. The approved minimal total
When towing baler on public roads, an
weight of tractor must not receed 2.5 tons
extended mirror to improve visibility of
(2500 kg).
traffic behind the baler is recommended.
Mirrors are available from your dealer. The towed baler can be transported
without brakesystem, when the approved
minimal total weight of tractor is 2.5 tons
When the Baler is being transported on a public (2500 kg).
thouroughfare, the following precautions must be
observed:
Note!
• Reduce speed before applying the brakes.
Using a hydrostatic transmission to slow the Install new safety signs if the old are
vehicle is more effective than merely applying destroyed, lost, painted over or can not be
the brakes. read. When parts are replaced that have
safety signs, make sure you install a new
If in doubt regarding local or state/provincial laws
safety sign with each new part.
pertaining to transportation of farm equipment,
consult your local law enforcement agency. New safety signs are available from your
Dealer or write to:
CLAAS OF AMERICA Inc.

P.O. Box 3008
3030 Norcross Drive
Columbus Indiana 47201
USA
TO SHOW TECHNICAL DETAILS OF BALER

COMPONENTS AND ASSEMBLIES IN THIS
OPERATOR’S MANUAL, A NUMBER OF SAFETY
SHIELDS AND PANELS WERE REMOVED FOR
PHOTOGRAPHIC PURPOSES ONLY. ALL
SAFETY SHIELDS AND PANELS MUST BE
INSTALLED BEFORE BALING OPERATIONS
COMMENCE.
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Safety precautions
TRANSPORTING BALER ON A PUBLIC

THOROUGHFARE
Attention!
When transporting the baler on a highway

use SMV emblem (PN 514 155.1).
Recommended warning lights

1
Attention!
Use of flashing warning lights and turn

signals are recommended when towing this
equipment on public roadfs unless prohibited
by state or local regulations. An implement
safety lighting kit is available from your
Dealer.
Preparing for transport
Attention!
Always use a safety chain while transporting

baler. Sudden jolts or rocking could cause
the drawbar to break. If a rocking motion
occurs when transporting, reduce speed until
rocking stops. Check rear tractor wheels for
any tire tread wear or air pressure loss.
Refer to operator’s manual for tractor tire
pressures.
800297 2
Note!
Route safety chain from baler through hitch and

secure to drawbar supporting structure as
shown. Remove all slack except what is needed
for turns. Do not make sharp turns when
transporting baler. Damage could result if
tongue strikes tractor tire.
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Danger!
Do not secure baler safety chain to drawbar.

Use care when towing baler at transport
speeds. Reduce speed if the combined
weight of baler with bale exceeds weight of
tractor. The approved minimal total weight of
tractor must not receed 6 tons (6000 kg).
The towed baler can be transported without
brakesystem, when the approved minimal
total weight of tractor is 6 tons (6000 kg).
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Safety signs
Safety signs
4
514 432.2 (1)
(Fig. 1, 2, 3, 4)
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3
7
514 959.0 (3)
5
(Fig. 5, 6, 7)
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4 514 545.1 (4)
(Fig. 8, 9, 10, 11)
4 9
10
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Safety signs
13
514 847.2 (5)
(Fig. 12, 13)
12
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Safety signs
14
6
16
514 848.1 (6)
(Fig. 14, 15, 16)
15
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Safety signs
17 20
514 551.1 (7)
(Fig. 17, 18, 19, 20)
18
19
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Safety signs
WHEEL BOLTS OR NUTS MUST BE RETORQUED

9 AFTER 1 HOUR OF OPERATION AND THEN AFTER
EACH 10 HOURS OF OPERATION FOR THE FIRST
50 HOURS ON NEW MACHINES OR WHEN WHEELS
ARE REMOVED AND REPLACED.
514 553.2
23
21 514 553.2 (9)

(Fig. 21, 22, 23)
22
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Safety signs
24
25
514 424.2 (12)
(Fig. 24, 25)
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Safety signs
13 13
26
13
28
514 958.0 (13)
(Fig. 26, 27, 28)
27
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Safety signs
14
31
514 961.0 (14)
(Fig. 29, 30, 31)
29
14
30
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Safety signs
15
33
514 155.1 (15)
(Fig. 32, 33)
32
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Safety signs
16
34
16
35 38
515 400.0 (16)
(Fig. 34, 35, 36, 37, 38)
16
36
16
37
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Safety signs
18
39
41
515 398.0 (18)
(Fig. 39, 40, 41)
18
40
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Safety signs
81
42
43
515 702.1 (81)
(Fig. 42, 43)
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Safety signs
82
45
515 335.0 (82)
44 (Fig. 44, 45)
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Safety signs
93
46
93
48
353 078.0 (93)
47
(Fig. 46, 47, 48)
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Safety signs
94
50
515 084.0 (94)
(Fig. 49, 50)
49
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Safety signs
95
51
52
516 171.0 (95)
(Fig. 51, 52)
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Safety signs
57
515 402.0 (96)
(Fig. 53, 54, 55, 56, 57)
96
53
96
96
54
96
55
96
56
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Safety signs
97
58 59
955 917.2 (97)
(Fig. 58, 59)
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Technical data
Technical data
Technical data
CLAAS VARIANT 260/280 / VARIANT 260/280 RC

Round baler equipped with 11.8/80 - 15.3 8 PR tires to determine the technical data.
Required force Baler without

cutting device Tractor from 66 kW (90 HP)
Baler with
cutting device Tractor from 74 kW (100 HP)
Power take-off speed Optional equipment 540 rpm or 1000 rpm
Minimum torque at 540 rpm 2050 Nm (1507.35 ft lb)
on the power take-off shaft at 1000 rpm 1100 Nm (811.8 ft lb)
Propeller shaft Optional equipment Cam clutch or overload shear coupling
Version tractor side wide angle
machine side free-wheeling
Hitching Draw bar for top and bottom hitching
(Top = towing mouth*, Bottom = trailer coupling ring)
* in Germany only permitted with
type-approved draw bar
For Italy only permitted with swivelling towing eye
Towing eye height adjustable
Tightening torques for draw bar
fastening bolts Hexagon screw
M 24 x 120 DIN 931-8.8 = 640 Nm (470.6 ft lb)
Tightening torques for towing
eye Hexagon screw
fastening bolt M 20 x 140 DIN 931-8.8 = 370 Nm (272.06 ft lb)
Draw bar tongue load 510 kg (1124,33 pd) on towing eye
Supporting foot height-adjustable via crank handle
Intake elements
Pick-up 2.10 m (82.7’’) Pick-up width 2,100 mm (82.7’’)
Prong carrier 4
Number of prongs 16 dual prongs per row
Prong pitch 61 mm (2.4’’)
Lift out hydraulically adjustable, from the tractor
Height adjustment via depth stops on VARIANT 280 up to serial-no. 73000904
via chain on VARIANT 260 and VARIANT 280 from
serial-no. 73000905
Optional equipment Ground guidance 2 rigid support wheels
on request 2 oscillating support wheels
Baffle plate
VARIANT 260/280 RC Constraint feed by cutting rotor
VARIANT 260/280 Constraint feed by conveying rotor
Cutting device
VARIANT 260/280 RC Number of knives: 14
Shortest cutting length approx. 70 mm (2.8’’)
Activation and deactivation of knives via control box
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Technical data
Bale compression
Variable baling chamber 10 rolls and 5 circulating endless belts
form the baling chamber
Bale compression via tension springs and hydraulic cylinders
acting on the baling chamber
Bale diameter adjustable 0,90 m bis 1,55 m (VARIANT 260) (35.4’’ to 61.0’’)
0,90 m bis 1,70 m (VARIANT 280) (35.4’’ to 66.9’’)
Adjustment by the scale
Soft core diameter adjustable 0,30 m bis 1,25 m (VARIANT 260) (11.8’’ to 49.2’’)
0,30 m bis 1,40 m (VARIANT 280) (11.8’’ to 55.1’’)
at least 0.30 m (11.8’’) smaller than the bale diameter
Tailgate mechanical locking, opening and closing
via double-acting control valve on tractor
Steel chain rolls automatic chain lubrication
Baling pressure monitoring Pressure gauge on baler
Baling pressure 20 to 180 bar Baling pressure via a potentiometer
(290 to 2610.6 psi) adjustable from »1 to 5«
Wrapping facility net or / and twine wrapping,

Start of wrapping automatically with twine wrapping
Number of twine wrapping revolutions adjustable in
10 stages
Number of net wrapping revolutions adjustable in 7 stages
Twine wrapping Sisal 200 to 330 m/kg (7874’’ to 12992’’/pd)
Synthetic 400 to 750 m/kg (15748’’ to 29527’’/pd)
Twine box 4 twine rolls
Wheels Tires Air pressure

11.5/80 -15.3 8 PR 2.5 bar (36.25 psi)
15.0/55 - 17 10 PR 2.5 bar (36.25 psi)
19.0/45 - 17 10 PR 2.5 bar (36.25 psi)
500/50 - 17 10 PR 2.5 bar (36.25 psi)
Support wheels for pick-up 16 x 6.50 - 8 4 PR 2.1 bar (30.45 psi)
Tightening torques for
wheel screws 300 Nm (220.6 ft lb)
Hydraulics 2 double-acting hydraulic cylinders

for tailgate
2 single-acting hydraulic cylinders
for hydraulic pick-up lift-out
2 single-acting hydraulic cylinders
for cutting facility
3 double-acting hydraulic cylinders
for belts and tensioning arms
Flow capacity, hydraulic oil by standard minimum 42 l/min (11 US gal/min);
maximum 80 l/min (21 US gal/min)
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Technical data
Required tractor 1 double-acting control valve with plug coupling connections

hydraulics for tailgate lock required.
1 single-acting control valve with plug coupling connection for

the hydraulic pick-up lift-out
or switching on/ off of the knives required.
Hydraulic pressure
Hydraulic pressure from tractor Minimum 160 bar (2320 psi)
Maximum 230 bar (3335 psi)
Maximum oil temperature 80 °C (176 °F)
Electrics
Required tractor electrics 7-pole socket for driving lights
2-pole utility socket (12 Volt)
with 25 A pendant fuse
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Technical data
L B
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Dimensions of the round baler
WIDTH B Width across tires for 11.5/80 - 15.3 8 PR 2,400 mm (94.5’’)

for 15.0/55 - 17 10 PR 2,491 mm (98.07’’)
for 19.0/45 - 17 10 PR 2,661 mm (104.8’’)
for 500/50 - 17 10 PR 2,670 mm (105.1’’)
Width across pick-up support wheels fixed 2,569 mm (101.1’’)
Width across pick-up support wheels oscillating 2,770 mm (109’’)
HEIGHT H VARIANT 260/260 RC for 11.5/80 - 15.3 PR
and 15.0/55 - 17 10 PR 2,756 mm (108.5’’)
for 19.0/45 - 17 10 PR 2,770 mm (109’’)
for 500/50 - 17 10 PR 2,799 mm (110.2’’)
VARIANT 280/280 RC for 11.5/80 - 15.3 8 PR and
15.0/55 - 17 10 PR 2,989 mm (117.7’’)
for 19.0/45 - 17 10 PR 3,003 mm (118.3’’)
for 500/50 - 17 10 PR 3,032 mm (119.4’’)
LENGTH L from towing eye to rear edge of machineDrawing by drawing mouth 4,149 mm (163.3’’)
Drawing by trailer coupling 3,878 mm (152.7’’)
ringwith bale ejector +529 mm (+20.8’’)
Track width with tires 11.5/80 -15.3 8 PR 2,110 mm (83.1’’)
15.0/55 - 17 10 PR 2,100 mm (82.7’’)
19.0/45 - 17 10 PR 2,170 mm (85.4’’)
500/50 - 17 10 PR 2,170 mm (85.4’’)
Weights Basic machine with support wheels
for pick-up
VARIANT 260 with twine and net wrapping 2,800 kg (6172.8 pd) +40 kg (88.2 pd)
VARIANT 260 RC with twine and net wrapping 2,936 kg (6472.7 pd) +40 kg (88.2 pd)
VARIANT 280 with twine and net wrapping 2,840 kg (6261 pd) +40 kg (88.2 pd)
VARIANT 280 RC with twine and net wrapping 2,976 kg (6560.8 pd) +40 kg (88.2 pd)
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Technical data
CLAAS VARIANT 260/280 / VARIANT 260/280 ROTO CUT
SAFETY INSTALLATIONS
Shearing screws Propeller shaft 1 hexagon bolt M 8 x 60 DIN 931-8.8
1 locking nut VM 8
Tightening torque 23 Nm (16.9 ft lb)
Pick-up drive 1 hexagon bolt M 8 x 60 DIN 931-8.8
1 locking nut VM 8
1 contact washer A 8
Tightening torque 23 Nm (16.9 ft lb)
Overload clutch Propeller shaft
540 rpm cam clutch 2050 Nm (1507 ft lb)

540 rpm shearing screw 2130 Nm (1566 ft lb)
1000 rpm cam clutch 1100 Nm (808.8 ft lb)
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Technical data
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Design and working
principle
Design and working principle
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MACHINE OVERVIEW
Attention!
When dislocating the machine with a crane

attention has to be paid to install the user
chains vertically (in order to avoid a bending
of the flat links) (see Fig. 23).
Use a spacer tube if necessary.
1 Towing eye, adjustable 18 Lower tensioning arm

2 Wide angle propeller shaft with free wheeling 19 Hydraulic cylinder for baling pressure
3 Ladder 20 Hydraulic cylinder for tailgate
4 Supporting wheel, pick-up 21 Tailgate lock
5 Sprocket with free wheeling, pick-up drive 22 Rubber-coated drive roll, tailgate
6 Gear reducer unit for pick-up drive and shearing 23 Wheel
clutch 24 Lower deflection roller, tailgate
7 Roller chain, pick-up drum, left 25 Twine box
8 Electromagnetic clutch, net and twine wrapping 26 Upper deflection roller, tailgate
9 Electromagnetic clutch, for twine wrapping
10 Angular gear (Fig. 1)
11 Drive, net and twine wrapping
12 Adjustment – number of net wrappings
13 Net roll
14 Net roll brake
15 Top tensioning arm
16 Tension springs for top tensioning arm
17 Circulatory continuous belts, 5 pieces
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35
37
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46
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27 Bale ejector
28 Tailgate
29 Tension spring, chain tensioner
30 Gear reducer unit, chain drive
31 Gear reducer unit, chain drive for dualbelt drive
32 Free wheeling roller
33 Tension spring
34 Hydraulic cylinder
35 Chain tensioner
36 Lubricant pump, chain lubrication
37 Tension spring
38 Hydraulic cylinder for tailgate
39 Chain drive, rubber-coated roller
40 Chain drive, rotor
41 Rotor
42 Cutting facility ((VARIANT 260/280 RC)
43 Chain drive, right-hand transverse conveyor worm
44 Supporting wheel, pick-up
45 Pick-up lift-out
46 Switch-off clutch, rotor
47 Supportingfoot with spindle
(Fig. 2)
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Power train
The machine is driven via a wide angle propshaft with
power take-off speeds of 540 rpm or 1000 rpm*.
The propshaft is fitted with a wide angle coupling on
tractor side and of and a freewheeling coupling, an
overload coupling* or a clutch* on baler side.
* Optional equipment
Shear coupling and freewheeling propshaft

With the round baler working under overload or in case
of blockage the shear pin on shear coupling (K) is
sheared off. This interrupts the power input.
(Fig. 3)
Cam clutch – propshaft

With the round baler working under overload or in case
of blockage of the rotor, the cam clutch (N) will
disengage the power input.
(Fig. 4)
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Pick up
Pick-up drum (T) picks stalks up neatly. Hold down (N)
or baffle plate (P) (OPTION) ensure even intake.
Danger!
Hold down (M) and tube (S) also serve as

safety installations and must never be
removed during operation.
The pickup height can be adjusted in 6 positions by

5
adjusting the depth stops (VARIANT 280 to serial-no.
73000904) or by hooking chains (D) to the respective
position (VARIANT 260 and VARIANT 280 from
serial-no. 73000905).
(Fig. 5, 6)
Hold down (N) above the pick-up supports the

transport of stalks and ensures uniform feeding of the
baling chamber, even when picking up non-uniform
swaths. The hold down can be removed after opening
locks (G).
Baffle plate (P) prevents coiling of short stalks, thin
swaths and aftermath.
The laterally mounted conveyor screw (B) conveyes
the stalks collected by the pick-up drum to the center,
where they are picked up by the rotor, i.e. quick
removal from the pick-up.
6 (Fig. 5, 6)
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Cutter
(VARIANT 260/280 RC)
The cutter can be swivelled in and out by hydraulic
cylinders (Z) operated via push buttons in the control
box.
Cutter (A) cuts the material to be compressed to a
length of approx. 70 cm (27.5’’) before it enters into the
baling chamber.
Cutting rotor (R) is part of the cutter.
The cutter is equipped with 14 individual blades, which
7 are protected against foreign matter.
When picking up heavy foreign objects like stones,
hard wood or similar, springs (F) enable resilient
retraction of the blades.
After escaping the foreign particle the springs return
the blades to their original positions.
(Fig. 7, 8)
Dummy blade holder (optional)

Disassembled blades and dummy blades must be
stored in holder (H) provided for this purpose. Holder
(H) must be installed on the right-hand machine side at
the back of the platform.
(Fig. 9)
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Baling chamber
The conveyor and cutter rotor feeds the picked up
stalks into the baling chamber and, in cooperation with
the belts, causes immediate rotation of the bale core.
The bale diameter can be adjusted from 0.90 m
(35.4’’) to max. 1.55 m (61.0’’) on VARIANT 260 and
0.90 m (35.4’’) to max. 1.70 m (66.9’’) on
VARIANT 280.
The baling pressure is adjustable and can be read on
the pressure gage.
Wrapping of bales
Automatic wrapping is activated after the bale has
reached the specified diameter.
Automatic wrapping can be overridden manually on
the control box.
(Fig. 10, 11)
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11
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up to serial-no. 73000904, 73200060

Bale ejector
The bale leaves the baling chamber via bale ejector
(A).
As soon a the bale ejector is forced down by the bale,
the stop sign in the control box (S) lights up and signal
horn (B) sounds.
After the bale has left the bale ejector the stop sign
goes out and the signal horn stops.
Bale counter (Z) in the control box counts the number
of bales.
12 (Fig. 12, 13, 25)
from serial-no. 73000905, 73200061
Storage of round bales

Round bales produced with CLAAS VARIANT 260/
280 / 260/280 RC are almost insensitive to weather
factors. Bales wrapped in nets are particularly
advantageous. Even high precipitation quantities
penetrate only slightly into the bale.
A
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Rotor shut down clutch

When opening the tailgate clutch (Q) will stop the rotor
momentarily. This prevents both net and already
wrapped bale from being damaged.
The rotor will start again when closing the tailgate.
Danger!
In order to avoid material deposits or fire

hazards close the tailgate only when the
belts are running.
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(Fig. 14)
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Manual reversing of rotor

For the removal of blockages the rotor can be
manually reversed via shaft (W) using lever (H).
(Fig. 14, 15)
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3-way ball valve (V) must additionally be switched over

to the front.
(Fig. 16)
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Twine boxes
The top or bottom compartment of the twine box can
be used either for four rolls of twine each or, after
removal of the separating plates (T), for a spare net
roll.
Fix the net roll with the clamping belt.
(Fig. 17)
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Steps
For easy access when hitching the round baler to the
tractor fold-down steps (L) are fitted on the left-hand
side of the platform.
Danger!
Access is only permitted with the tractor

engine shut down and the ignition key pulled
out.
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Fold the steps up before transport and use.
(Fig. 18)
Fire extinguisher (country option)

Fire extinguisher (F) must be fastened on the right
hand side of the platform.
The operability of fire extinguisher (F) must be
checked at least every 2 years.
The date of manufacturing or final inspection on the
fire extinguisher is valid.
(Fig. 19)
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Active hydraulic system
Machines, year of construction 2005
The round balers Claas Variant 260 and 280 are
equipped with an „active hydraulic system“. The
function „active hydraulic system“ has two effects on
the machine.
– It affects the tension of the belts when closing the
tailgate: belts are tensioned.
– It affects a better belt guidance at the beginning of
the baling process in extreme cases of silage and
when dealing with small swaths. To ensure proper
operation, the bales must be pressed without a
soft core in such circumstances.
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VARIANT 280 up to serial-no. 73000904 Automatic chain lubrication

The hydraulic pressure generated by opening the
tailgate operates distributor pump (P).
The roller chains are regularly lubricated by plastic
tubes and brushes (B).
When closing the tailgate the pump chamber fills up
with new lubricant from tank (T or D) for the next
lubrication process.
(Fig. 20, 21, 22, 23)
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VARIANT 260 and VARIANT 280 from serial-no. 73000905
21
22
23
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Side indicator (optional)

When the round baler is in operation and a minimum
pressing pressure is reached, these indicators show
whether both sides of the baling chamber are evenly
filled.
This is sensed on the right and left hand sides in the
baling chamber and displayed in control box (D) via
lever (H) and limit switch (E).
(Fig. 24, 25)
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Control box
Control box (D) with bracket is mounted on the tractor
within the reach of the driver.
It contains switches and lights to control and monitor
the round baler.
Overview
(N) Emergency stop switch, control box ON / OFF
(F) Side indicator,
optional for VARIANT 260/280 / 260/280 RC
(R1) Reset side indicators
(A) Buzzer for audible warning signals
(Z) Bale counter
(R2) Reset bale counter
(K) Fault indicator light
(S) Stop sign, stop tractor immediately!
(1) Selection of twine wrapping with status indicator
(lamp)
(2) Selection of net wrapping with status indicator
(lamp)
25 (3) Roto Cut ON or swing in plates with
status indicator (lamp)
(4) Roto Cut OFF or swing out plates with
status indicator (lamp)
(5) Trigger manual wrapping
(6) Delay automatic wrapping process
(Fig. 25)
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Before starting operation
CHECK AND PAY ATTENTION TO THE 15. Connect the 7-pin plug for travel light to tractor
FOLLOWING BEFORE STARTING socket and round baler.
OPERATION OF THE MACHINE 16. Connect the control box cable to the 13-pin socket
on the round baler.
1. Remove or unpack all parts fastened with wire
and/or packed with the machine. 17. Mount the control box to the tractor within the
reach of the driver.
2. On the ROTO CUT version withdraw dummy
blades and dummy blade holder from the twine 18. Close the tailgate before using the baler.
box. Install dummy blade holder on the platform.
19. Work with a low power take-off shaft speed may
3. To open the tailgate the tractor must be fitted with be required to avoid crumbling losses when
a control valve. working with very dry and brittle baling material.
Work with thin swaths it may require a higher
4. An additional single-acting control valve with rapid
travel speed.
action couplers must be installed to be able to
swing the blades in and out (VARIANT 260/ 20. Avoid travels at idle speed with the power take-off
280 RC). shaft engaged.
5. Check all connections for leaks. 21. Do not allow the round baler to run unnecessarily
with empty or open baling chamber. This may
6. Power take-off speed must be 540 rpm or
cause damage to running belts.
1000 rpm.
22. Round baler with net wrapping facility:
7. Couple the tractor power take-off shaft only at idle
speed. For commissioning remove the blade guard and
coat the rubber rollers slightly with talcum powder.
8. On balers with swinging drawbar (observe
version). Check presence and fit of bushing in 23. Check wheel nuts or wheel studs for tight fit
trailer coupling ring. (tightening torques see »Technical Data«). Check
tire pressure, if necessary correct it as specified in
9. Hitch the round baler to the trailer coupling ring of
the »Technical Data«.
the tractor.
24. When assembling wheels retighten the wheel
Only hitch up balers with type-approved draw
bolts after the first 10 operating hours, then check
bar.
for tightness every 50 operating hours. Tightening
10. Move the support to transport position. torques see »Specifications«.
11. Secure the propshaft guard with chains against Assembly of wheels is only permitted when using
moving. lifting gear of appropriate load bearing capacity for
the total weight of the respective round baler type.
12. After hitching up the round baler and coupling the
propshaft make sure the propshaft is free to move 25. Check tension and condition of chains.
by cautiously driving right and left hand turns.
26. Check oil level in angular drives.
13. The best initial position of the pick-up drum is at a
27. Check oil level in chain lubrication tank.
distance of 20 to 30 mm (0.79’’ - 1.2’’) between
teeth and ground. The gage wheels on the pick-up 28. Never let the roundbaler run without supervision.
should be slightly raised when working on hard
stubbles, in order to avoid damage to the wheels.
14. Connect the 2-pin plug to the socket on the tractor
for electric power supply to the round baler.
If the tractor is not already equipped with a 2-pin
socket, such a socket should be retrofitted.
The cable with the 25 A pendant fuse, available
under part number 011 708.0, must be connected
directly to the positive and negative pole of the
tractor battery.
If the tractor has a 24V starting system this cable
must only be connected to the battery linked to
frame ground. Fuses with rating > 25 A are not
permitted.
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HITCHING UP THE BALER

Before initial commissioning of the round baler connect
drawbar and propshaft to the tractor.
Danger!
Couple the round baler as instructed and

fasten and secure it only to the specified
facilities.
Take care when coupling and decoupling the
800020
round baler to and from the tractor!
1
Note!
The round baler must be coupled horizontally in

order to ensure an optimal material flow in the
pickup.
Pay particular attention to correct coupling to the

tractor in order to avoid damage to propshaft and
drive. For safe travelling the hitching must be adjusted
with the trailer coupling (see chapter „Shortening the
propshaft“).
Maximum cornering is determined by the retracted
propshaft length „L“.
(Fig. 1)
Coupling the propshaft to the baler

Pull guard (S) back after loosening the rapid action
couplings to connect the propeller shaft.
(Fig. 2)
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Propshaft with shear coupling and freewheeling:

Press sliding pin (1) of the propshaft in. Slide propshaft
over transmission input shaft. Push the propshaft until
the sliding pin engages reliably in the shaft groove.
(Fig. 3)
Propshaft with clamping cone lock

The CC-lock enables a clearance-free connection
between propshaft fork and power take-off shaft.
The installed spring ensures automatic compensation
of tolerances and settlements between hub and shaft.
Installing propshaft with CC-lock
Unscrew clamping cone (K).
Slide the propshaft over the transmission input shaft
so that bore for clamping cone and notch on power
take-off shaft are in line.
Turn clamping cone (K) in and tighten it.
Reinstall guard (S).
(Fig. 4)
Parking support
Danger!
Always position the parking support (A)

correctly before decoupling or coupling the
round baler (stability). Take care when
operating the parking support – risk of
squashing!
Check, whether bolt (B) is secured with the
linch pin.
5
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Before coupling the round baler

Turn crank handle (W) to adjust the draw bar to the
required coupling height.
After coupling the round baler turn parking support (A)
completely up with crank handle (W).
(Fig. 5)
VARIANT 280 up to serial-no. 73000054
After coupling the round baler
After removing the linch pin pull bolt (B) out and extend
parking support (A) to the front.
Turn parking support by 180 degree and push it back
in so that the bolt can be reinserted.
Secure the bolt with the linch pin.
(Fig. 6)
6 Note!
Lock crank handle (C) with locking clamp (D).
(Fig. 7)
Coupling to the trailer coupling ring
Danger!
Changing of draw bar height (e.g. from

towing hitch to trailer coupling ring or vice
versa) is only permitted for authorized
7
workshops.
Adjust the trailer coupling ring on the tractor
so that the hitching point is below the joint of
the wide angle propshaft.
90° 2 The round baler must be hitched horizontally
to the trailer coupling ring of the tractor.
1 The height of draw bar can be adjusted after

unscrewing bolts (1) and loosening the clamping fitting
on the carrier tube.
(Fig. 8)
3 8
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After adjusting the draw bar adjust the towing eye

parallel to the ground by loosening bolt (3).
Then tighten all bolts with the specified tightening
torque.
Tightening torques for bolts:
Bolt (1)
M 24 x 120 DIN 931-8.8 = 640 Nm (470.6 ft lb)
Bolts (2)
3 M 24 x 80 DIN 931-8.8 = 640 Nm (470.6 ft lb)
Bolt (3)
9 M 20 x 140 DIN 931-8.8 = 370 Nm (272.06 ft lb)
(Fig. 8, 9)
Danger!
Fastening bolts (1, 2 and 3) must be

retightened after the first 10 operating hours
and then need to be checked after in 50 hrs
intervals.
Greasing the towing eye

The bushing in the towing eye must always be
greased. Otherwise friction will cause wear.

(for trailer coupling)
Adjust the trailer coupling ring on the tractor so that the
hitching point is below the joint of the wide angle
propshaft. Connect the baler.
Slide the propshaft over the power take-off shaft of the
tractor, so that sliding pin (T) engages in the groove.
Comply with maintenance instructions (see chapter
“Lubrication chart”)
(Fig. 10)
10
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Checking the overlap of the propshaft halves:

First connect the propshaft halves to tractor and
machine, making sure that the propshafts do not
LZ
telescope into one another, but are positioned beside
each other.
When driving straight ahead the propshaft tubes
should be engaged as far as possible, but their ends
should not abut („LZ“ = inserted propshaft length
„PU“ = overlapping of section).
PU
When steering extremely to left and right the propshaft
must only be pulled one third (30%) out of the section
800024 11 overlap (PU) at fully inserted condition (LZ)
(LB = max. length when steering).
If the propshaft halves abut when telescoped to
shortest position, they must be shortened accordingly.
LB Install the propshaft halves on the tractor and on the

baler side after cutting to length.
(Fig. 11, 12)
PU
800025
12
On the baler side a guard (S) is pushed over the

protection tube and fastened with quick locks to the
collar of the transmission.
Retaining chain (G) has the function of a fastening in
case the quick locks have been loosened and the
propshaft has been taken off.
Hook the suspension chain for the propshaft protection
tube into the eye in the draw bar member provided for
S this purpose.
Danger!
13
Do not remove the propshaft guards
(E and S) – danger of accident!
(Fig. 10, 13)
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Shortening the propshaft

A B Place the propshaft halves beside each other in
shortest operating position.
From edge (B) of outer protection tube (A) mark
measurement (X) 40 mm (1.57’’) on inner protection
tube (C).
(Fig. 14)
C X
14
Remove the protection tubes.
D Cut outer protection tube (A) off at the mark.

Hold the cut off section (D) against the inner protection
tube (C) and cut the same length off the inner
protection tube.
(Fig. 15)
C
15
Shorten outer section tube (E) and the inner section

tubes (F) by the same length as piece (D) cut off the
outer protection tube (the inner section tube is
hardened).
Deburr the cutting edges and thoroughly remove all
D chips.
Grease the propshaft after fitting it together.
Attention!
E Not greasing the splined shafts during
16 assembly will drastically reduce the life
expectancy of the propshaft.
(Fig. 16, 17)
F
D
17
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Preventing the propshaft guards from rotating with

the drive shaft
Danger!
Do not attempt to operate the baler without

the propshaft protection tube in place –
danger of accident!
Replace any damaged guards immediately.
Engage the PTO gradually to prevent stress
on the drives.
Attention!
Safety chains must only transfer radial forces

to the guard and should only be of a length
that they can sling around the protection
tubes for 90 degrees.
Danger!
The drawbar height (e.g. from top hitching to

bottom hitching or vice versa) may only be
changed by a qualified workshop.
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Coupling to the towing hitch

(in Germany only permitted with type-approved draw
bar)
90° 2 The round baler must be coupled horizontally to the
towing hitch of the tractor.
The height of draw bar (Z) can be adjusted after
1 unscrewing bolts (1 and 3).
After changing the draw bar adjust the trailer coupling
ring parallel to the ground. Then tighten all bolts (1 and
3) with the specified tightening torque.
3 18 Tightening torques for bolts (Not in Germany, see
below):
Bolt (1)
M 24 x 2 x 120 DIN 960-10.9 = 640 Nm (470.6 ft lb)
Bolt (2)
M 24 x 2 x 80 DIN 960-10.9 = 640 Nm (470.6 ft lb)
Bolt (3)
M 20 x 1,5 x 140 DIN 960-10.9 = 370 Nm (272.06 ft lb)
Tightening torques for bolts (Germany - as specified
by TÜV):
Bolt (1)
M 24 x 2 x 120 DIN 960-10.9 = 828 Nm (608.82 ft lb)
19
Bolt (2)
M 24 x 2 x 80 DIN 960-10.9 = 828 Nm (608.82 ft lb)
Bolt (3)
M 20 x 1,5 x 140 DIN 960-10.9 = 486 Nm (357.35 ft lb)
Danger!
Fastening bolts (1, 2 and 3) must be

retightened after the first 10 operating hours
and then need to be checked after in 50 hrs
intervals.
(Fig. 18, 19)
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(for trailer coupling)
Slide the propshaft over the power take-off shaft of the
tractor, so that sliding pin (T) engages in the groove.
Do not slide the propshaft tubes into one another.
Hold the propshaft tubes side by side with the tractor
steered sharply to the right and left and check the
amount of overlap.
The propshaft tubes should overlap as far as possible,
but their ends should not hit the stop.
20
Note!
The overlap of the propshafts must be at least

200 mm (0.79’’) when travelling straight ahead.
In case of short installation measurements shorten the

propshaft tubes to the required length.
Note!
After shortening the propshaft tubes the edges

must be deburred.
21
After adapting the propshaft to the power take off shaft
make sure that sliding pin (T) clicks correctly into
place.
Hook fastening chain (G) for propshaft protection
tubes (E) to towbar and tractor.
Chain (K) is used to suspend the propshaft when
unhitching the baler.
Before attaching the propeller shaft unhook chain (K),
so that the propeller shaft can move freely.Before
connecting the propshaft unhook chain (K), so that the
propshaft can move freely.
(Fig. 20, 21)
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Attaching to the ball head

(only permitted in accordance with the customary
local laws)
K
The ball head coupling (K) must be set up in a parallel
position to the ground.
The ball head coupling is screwed to the towing fork
with a screw type M20 x 1.5 x 140 - DIN 960 10.9 (2).
2 Tightening torque (2) = 486 Nm (357.35 ft lb)
22
Attention!
Secure the baler to prevent it from rolling and

rest on its jack stand.
Tighten up the fastening screw (2) after the
first 10 hours of operation, then check that it
is still tight after every 50 hours of operation.
Hitch up the baler and secure it.

(Fig. 22)
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CONNECTING THE CABLES

Control box
Fasten the supplied holder (A) on the tractor within the
reach of the driver.
Attach control box (D) to the holder.
(Fig. 1)
Danger!
The tractor should not be running and the

ignition should be switched off when
connecting electric cables.
Connect the 13-pole plug (13) of the connecting cable

for the control box to the 13-pole socket on the
platform.
2 (Fig. 2)
Power supply
Push the 2-pole plug (3) for the power supply of the
round baler into the utility socket on the tractor and
connect it with the 2-pole utility socket (3) on the
platform.
(Fig. 2, 3)
Travel lights
Push the 7-pole plug (7) for the travel lights of the
round baler into the utility socket on the tractor and
connect it with the 7-pole utility socket (7) on the baler.
(Fig. 2, 3)
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Connecting hydraulic hoses

The hydraulic function connections between tractor
and round baler are marked with colours (dust caps).
Black = Pick-up lift-out
Red = Close tailgate
Green = Open tailgate
Danger!
Mixing up of connections will reverse the

function (e.g. up / down) – danger of
accident!
Take the hydraulic hoses out of the slot in the platform.

(Fig. 4)
Connect the hydraulic hoses (2) (1 red, 1 green) for

tailgate control to a double-acting control valve.
Connect the third hydraulic hose (1, black) for the
hydraulic pick-up control or knives in / out
(ROTO CUT) respectively to a single-acting control
valve.
(Fig. 5)
Tailgate opening speed

Depending on the tractor type the available hydraulic
power is different.
Note!
On the tractor the oil flow must be set to full flow,

i.e. the valve on the tractor must be in fully
opened position (max. 80 l/min)
(max. 21 US gal/min).
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BEFORE TRANSPORT
1. Hitch the round baler, secure the hitching pin.
2. Raise the parking support.
3. Connect propeller shaft and hydraulic hoses.
4. Connect electric cable.
5. Set the pick-up to transport position (highest
position), insert and secure depth stops (T) in rear
position or attach chains (K).
6. For transport of the round baler or when driving on
1 roads gauge wheels (S) must be removed and
VARIANT 260 and VARIANT 280 from serial-no. 73000905 stored in the tailgate. Slide bar (L) across the pin
and secure it with the linch pin.
7. If necessary move the baffle plate to transport
position.
8. Store the wheel chocks in the brackets provided
for this purpose.
(Fig. 1, 2, 3)
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Setting up the baler

COLLECTING
Height adjustment of pick-up
Danger!
For transport and when working below the

pick-up or the cutting floor the pick-up must
be raised to the highest position with the
tractor hydraulics. Then adjust depth stops
(T) on left and right hand sides to highest
position (6) or hook chains (A) in highest
1 position.
VARIANT 260 and VARIANT 280 from serial-no 73000905
The pick-up height can be set to 6 different positions

by adjusting the depth stops accordingly
(VARIANT 280 up to serial-no. 73000904).
Recommendation
Position 1 lowest position for hay and silage
(with support wheels)
Position 6 highest position
(Transport position and use for hay)
without support wheels)
The pick-up height can be adjusted by attaching
2
chains (A) at the required height (VARIANT 260 and
VARIANT 280 from serial-no. 73000905).
(Fig. 1, 2)
Adjusting pick-up working height

(Pick-up without support wheels)
Lower the pick-up drum until a distance of 20 – 30 mm
(0.79’’ – 1.2’’) between fork teeth and ground is
reached.
The height of the pick-up is adjusted by the tractor

hydraulics.
During work the control lever of the tractor must be in
floating position.
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Pick-up with support wheels

Use for hay and silage:
Lower the pick-up with support wheels to the ground.
Adjust depth stops (T) to lowest position (position 1) or
hook chain (A) into the last chain link.
The distance between fork teeth and ground should be
20 – 30 mm (0.79’’ – 1.2’’); if necessary, adjust the
support wheels at (X) on both sides accordingly.
(Fig. 1, 3, 4)
Use for straw:

Raise the supporting wheels as high as possible or
even remove them so that they do not come in contact
with the stubbles.
Lower the pick-up until the fork teeth are at the same
height as the stubbles.
Lock depth stops (T) in required position or hook chain
(A) into the required chain link. If necessary, raise the
pick-up slightly for this purpose.
(Fig. 1, 3, 4)
Support wheels
Installing and removing the support wheels:
For installation push the bearing journals (C) of the
support wheels through the bearings and secure them
from the back with linch pins (K).
Slide the required height adjustment hole of bar (L) on
the respective carrier arm onto the bolt and secure it
with the spring pin.
Perform disassembly in reverse order.
Linch pin (K) must then be captivated in hole of plate
4 (L).
(Fig. 4)
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CUTTING DEVICE
(VARIANT 260/280 RC)
Dummy knives
When baling with removed knives (M), these knives
must be replaced by dummy knives (B) so that no
baling material is pressed through the knife slots.
Under harvesting conditions with a lot of stones we
recommend to replace half of the knives by dummy
knives.
Insert dummy knife (B) or knife into the dummy knife
holder.
If the cutting blades are not required for a longer
1 period of time, they should be replaced by dummy
blades to avoid unnecessary wear of cutting edges.
Note!
If the dummy knife holder is not installed yet,

see page 8.6.3.
(Fig. 1, 2, 3)
up to serial-no. 73000055
Installing and removing knives
Danger!
There is always a risk of injury when working

on the cutting facility.
Wear gloves.
To replace the knives proceed as follows:

– Swash the knives out (see chapter “operation”).
2
– To remove the knives disassemble the hold-down
from serial-no. 73000056
from the front.
– For disassembly of the knives raise the pick-up
from the rear to highest position.
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Placing the blades into the dummy blade holder

The unused blades are placed with the blades facing
the ground.
(Fig. 4)
Open tailgate.
Danger!
When working on the opened tailgate and

inside the baling chamber set the lever (H) of
the safety lock to end position (Z).
Before closing the tailgate set lever (H) to
end position (O).
(Fig. 5)
5
On the right-hand side of the baler pull lever (A) out of

the lock and swash it forward.
(Fig. 6)
Unhook and remove or insert knife (M).

(Fig. 7)
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Locking the knives

After installing the knives swash lever (A) completely
back and engage it (pin (D) must engage in bore (C)).
Re-install the hold-down (if it has been removed) or
close the tailgate.
(Fig. 8)
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PRESSING BALES
Baling pressure adjustment
The baling density depends on the stalks and the
baling pressure.
The Variant 260/280 / 260/280 ROTO CUT is
equipped with a pressure regulator (E), which controls
the baling pressure from »0 to 5«.
1 = low baling pressure
5 = high baling pressure
1
Note!
For initial start-up of the baler the baling

pressure should be adjusted to position »2 - 3«
only. After 20 - 30 bales the baling pressure may
be increased.
The figures »0 - 5« on the pressure regulator (E) are

reference values.
For adjustment pull the locking plate (R) slightly
forward, adjust it accordingly and let it click into place.
(Fig. 1, 2)
2
Adjusting the bale diameter

The bale diameter can be adjusted by displacing
pointer (Z).
For this purpose loosen hand wheel (A) and set pointer
(Z) to the desired bale diameter on the scale.
The bale diameter can be adjusted from 0.90 m
(35.4’’) to max. 1.55 m (61.0’’) on VARIANT 260 and
from 0.90 m (35.4’’) to max. 1.70 m (66.9’’) on
VARIANT 280.
After completing the adjustment retighten hand wheel
3 (A).
(Fig. 3)
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Adjusting the soft core diameter

With the soft core facility the baling pressure inside the
baling chamber can be delayed depending on the
position of the pointer (X) (loosen hand wheel (B) to
adjust the pointer).
Example:
On the scale pointer (X) is in position »1.2« (soft core
diameter 1.2 m (47.2’’)).
The increase in baling pressure up to the soft core
diameter of 1.2 m (47.2’’) is accomplished with a
4 hydraulic pressure of approx. 20 bar only.
Once the soft core diameter of 1.2 m (47.2’’) is
reached the baling pressure is increased up to the
adjusted pressure level.
There is always a minimum difference of 0.3 m (11.8’’)
between the adjusted bale diameter and the soft core.
Example:
The desired bale diameter has been set to 1.2 m
(47.2’’).
The soft core can be set to max. 0.9 m (35.4’’).
Attention!
With the soft core facility, the function „active

hydraulic system“ is deactivated at the
beginning of the baling process. However,
the function „active hydraulic system“ is
activated again when closing the tailgate.
(Fig. 4)
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WRAPPING
Net wrapping
Use only original CLAAS Rollatex nets.
Attention!
The rubber roller of the Rollatex net

wrapping system must never come in contact
with oil or grease.
Before initial start-up and on older balers it is

recommended to powder the roller with talcum powder
(CLAAS spare parts no. 241 756.0) whenever
required.
The net trough must be clean and free of rust.
Inserting the net
Danger!
Access the round baler only via the ladder.
Fold ladder (L) down.

(Fig. 1)
Danger!
Fold the net roll brake bow carefully up –

danger of squashing!
Fold the net roll brake bow (K) up and fasten it in

bracket (H).
(Fig. 2)
2
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Before inserting the net move knife (M) to top

pre-tensioned position; for this purpose open the
tailgate completely and close it again.
Danger!
Insert the net only when the tractor engine is

shut down and the ignition key is pulled out.
Do not reach into the shaft – danger of
injuring by the knife!
3
(Fig. 3)
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Lay the net roll into the net roll trough and fold brake
bow (K) immediately forward onto the net roll.
Pull a piece of net off the net roll and guide it over shaft
(A), under shaft (B).
Twist the net to a plait and twist it through the gap
between rubber roller (G) and pressing roller (R).
Let the net hang out for about 20 cm (7.87’’).
(Fig. 4, 5)
Note!
5
Adjust the net brake tight enough - only a tightly
drawn in net can cover the bale completely to
the edges and give it a stable shape.
2200 m (7217.85 ft) net rolls are generally
easier to adjust with respect to uncoiling and
braking behavior than the heavier 3150 m
(10334.65 ft) net rolls with their higher mass
acceleration.
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VARIANT 260
6
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VARIANT 280 from serial-no. 73000905
Adjusting the number of net windings

The number of net windings can be adjusted from
»1 to 10« or »1 to 7« respectively by changing the
position of lever (L) on the bore segment.
The adjusted bale diameter (see table) must thereby
be taken into account.
For adjustment disengage the lever, set it to the
desired number and engage it again.
The table specifies the adjustment value for various
bale diameters and the desired number of windings.
9 Under normal harvesting conditions 2.3 windings are
sufficient.
Example:
The bale diameter has been set to 1.5 m (59’’) and
shall be wrapped 2.6 times.
The table reveals that lever (L) is to be set to bore »5«.
(Fig. 6, 7, 8, 9)
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Twine wrapping
Wrapping twine:
Depending on the stalk material and the storage of the
round bales sisal twine with a strength of 200 to
330 m/kg (7874’’ to 12992’’/pd) and roughened
synthetic wrapping twine of 400 to 750 m/kg (15748’’
to 29527,5’’/pd) may be used. For outside storage of
the round bales it is recommended to use synthetic
wrapping twine.
Place the twine rolls (G) into the twine box with the
inscription facing upwards.
10
Otherwise wrapping faults may occur because of the
twist in the twine.
Threading the wrapping twine
When inserting twine rolls tie the end of the old twine
roll (1) to the beginning of the next roll (2).
(Fig. 10, 11)
2
A
2 1
1
A 2 4
1 3
4
3 2
1
4
3
205210
11
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If available, tie the inner beginning of twine roll (4) to

the outer end of twine roll (3). Route the inner
beginning of twine roll (3) through twine eye (A) and tie
it with the outer twine end of twine roll (1) to a knot.
Shorten both ends at the knot, leaving a measurement
(X) of approx. 15 – 20 mm (0.6’’ – 0.8’’).
(Fig. 11, 12)
12
For threading the twine guide slide with the twine

eyelets (8) must be in starting position, i.e. knife (M)
must just be folded to the back.
Danger!
During threading and with all work in the

wrapping area the fly cutter (M) must point
backwards – risk of injury!
If necessary, the twine guide slide can be set to start

13 position by turning the magnetic coupling (K).
Danger!
Threading of wrapping twine must only take

place with the tractor engine shut down and
the ignition key pulled out.
(Fig. 13, 14, 15)
14
15
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Note!
Wrapping twine, twine eyelets and parts of the

wrapping system in direct contact with the twine
must be free of oil and grease.
Thread the wrapping twine 3 to 10 times, according to

the course of the twine.
3 = Twine eyelet
16
4 = twine eyelet in the middle
5 = front twine eyelet
6 = twine eyelets on twine tensioner
7 = twine tensioner, adjustable
8 = twine eyelets on twine guide slide
9 = top roller (rubber-coated) for twine draft
10 = bottom roller for twine draft (this roller
can be manually rotated)
(Fig. 16, 17, 18)
17
18
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Thread both wrapping twines through the twine eyelets

and the twine tensioner (3 to 7).
Thread both twines through one twine eyelet (8) each
on the twine guide slide.
Thread both twines through the gap between rollers
(9 and 10).
(Fig. 16, 17, 18, 19)
19
VARIANT 260
20
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VARIANT 280
21
Adjusting number of twine windings

The number of twine windings can be adjusted by
turning hole disc (C) accordingly.
The adjusted bale diameter (see table) must thereby
be taken into account.
For adjustment turn locking pin (R) in and turn the
perforated disc until the desired number (see table)
corresponds with the locking pin. Then let the locking
pin engage in the hole disc.
Example:
22 The bale diameter has been set to 1.5 m (59’’) and
shall be wrapped 19 times.
According to the table the locking pin must be engaged
in hole »7« on the hole disc.
Note:
19 windings = 9.5 windings per twine
(Fig. 21, 22)
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Adjusting the twine windings at the outer edges of

the bale
With very dry harvested material the outer limitations
(S) of the twines can be adjusted further inwards on
both sides by loosening the bolts.
Thus slipping off of the wrapping twine at the outer
edges can be avoided.
Retighten the screws after adjustment.
The basic setting is 130 mm (5.1’’) (middle bore)
between end stop and side wall.
23 (Fig. 23)
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Tying with three threads

For tying with three threads the baler needs to be fitted
with new parts, which must be ordered:
– a threading ring (B) 807 059.2
– a locking ring (A) 235 160.0
(Fig. 24)
Preparing the twine eyelet

– Insert threading ring (B) from the rear into the
middle eyelet of the twine guide carriage.
24 – Fasten the ring with locking ring (A) to the front
part (see inserting both eyelets of the carriage).
Tying with three threads

– Tie the twine end of one roll to the beginning of
the next roll.
– Do the same with the other two pairs of twine rolls.
– Cut protruding ends at the knot to a length of 15 to
20 mm. (0.6’’ to 0.8’’)
– Place bobbins into twine box.
– Thread the twine through rear (3), middle (4) and
front eyelet.
25
– Pick up both threads and guide them through front

eyelet (5).
– Run the first twine thread through thread brake (7)
between top and bottom plate.
– Guide other twine threads through the thread
brake between bottom plate and brake carrier.
– Guide each twine thread through an eyelet on
guide carriage (8).
– Run the three twine threads between rollers (9)
and (10).
26 (Fig. 16, 18, 25, 26)
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VARIANT 260
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Variant 280
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BALER ADJUSTMENT UNDER EXTREME

SILAGE CONDITIONS
Under extreme silage conditions we strongly

recommended to remove all four central belt guides
(C) from the bottom roller at the tailgate. This prevents
silage from accumulating on the belts, causing
subsequent blockage.
Removal of belt guides

– Remove cotter pin (B).
– Disassemble rod (A).
1 – Slacken the belts.
– Unscrew both nuts (D) holding belt guide (C).
– Pull out belt guide (C).
– Repeat this procedure for the three other belt
guides.
– Reassemble rod (A).
– Fasten the rod with cotter pin (B).
– Tighten the belt.
(Fig. 1, 2, 3)
2
Installation of belt guides

– Remove cotter pin (B).
– Disassemble rod (A).
– Slacken the belts.
– Place belt guide on carrier (E) opposite the
welding seam.
– Fasten the belt guide with nuts (D).
– Repeat this procedure for the three other belt
guides.
3 – Reassemble rod (A).
– Fasten the rod with cotter pin (B).
– Tighten the belt.
(Fig. 1, 2, 3)
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ROUND BALER WITH TWINE AND NET

WRAPPING
Round balers with net and twine wrapping are
adjusted for twine wrapping in the factory.
The conversion from twine to net wrapping is
accomplished by converting the drive and by pressing
the corresponding push button (1 or 2) on the control
box.
(Fig. 1)
Changing to twine wrapping

Adjusting drive for twine wrapping
Danger!
Shut the tractor down and pull the ignition

switch off.
Pull spring split pin (S) out, slide double gear (Z) on the
left-hand machine side to the outside and secure it
again with the spring split pin (S) from the inside.
2
(Fig. 2)
Applying the V-belt brake

Apply the V-belt brake by tilting clamping lever (R) up.
Pull the net off the rubber roller.
(Fig. 3)
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Changing to net wrapping

Adjusting drive for net wrapping
Danger!
Shut the tractor down and pull the ignition

switch off.
Pull spring split pin (S) out from behind double gear (Z)
on the left-hand machine side, slide double gear (Z) to
the inside and secure it again with the spring split pin
4
(S).
(Abb. 4, 5)
Releasing V-belt brake

Release V-belt brake by tilting clamping lever (R)
down.
Pull the twine off the rubber roller.
(Fig. 5)
Baling of silage
For applications in silage plates (B) on right- and
left-hand side of the tailgate must be removed.
(Fig. 6)
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Installing dummy knife holder (optional) on

VARIANT ROTO CUT
Fasten dummy knife holder (A) with truss-head bolts
M 8 x 20 (E), Contact washers A8 and locking nuts
VM8 to the platform.
(Fig. 7)
Attach dummy knives (D) and secure with spring cotter

pin (F).
Attention!
All 14 blades and dummy blades must be on

the holder, so that they will not be lost.
(Fig. 8)
Installation position of knives (M).
Danger!
The cutting edges of the knives are very

sharp.
Wear gloves.
(Fig. 9)
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Operation
Operation
Operation
STARTING OPERATION OF ROUND BALER
Attention!
Switch off the control box before starting the

tractor engine.
Do not run the round baler with a slackened
flat belt.
Always disengage the power take-off shaft
off when keeping the tailgate open for a
longer time.
Generally run the round baler with full speed
– slightly reduce the baling chamber speed
for net wrapping, bale ejection and thin
swaths of brittle material.
Turn emergency stop button (N) in direction of arrow

(clockwise) to activate the control box.
Control light (K) should not light.
A lighting or flashing control light indicates a fault. At
the same time control light (J) at the front of the round
baler lights up.
Control light - Tailgate not closed or not locked
lights up
1 Control light - Round baler not in initial state
flashes
Check also that lever (H) of the 3-way ball valve (V)
points up.
(Fig. 1, 2, 3)
Recommendation for setting baling pressure:

Silage: 0-2.5 (depending on dry substance)
Hay: 2-4
Straw: 3-5
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Recommendations for soft core set-up (optional):

VARIANT 260/280 and 260/280 RC can work with very
high compression, already from the core.
However, this only makes sense when working with
very dry straw. For silage and hay the core should be
compressed with reduced baling pressure. This is
accomplished by the soft core facility. The drier the
harvested material, the lower the soft core setting
(see 8.3.1).
Attention!
With the soft core facility, the function „active

hydraulic system“ is deactivated at the
beginning of the baling process. However,
the function „active hydraulic system“ is
activated again when closing the tailgate.
Charging the baling chamber

Drive the round baler to the swath and engage the
power take-off.
Exactly formed round bales and a high capacity of the
baler can best be achieved with a wide box-type swath
from a central swath rake; when working with a single
gyro type or lateral swath rakes the individual swaths
should be placed beside each other and not on top of
>1,20 m (1,3-1,4 m) >1,20 m (1,3-1,4 m) each other (remove the swath cloth!).
A uniform box-type swath applies an even load to the
800137
belt circulation and considerably minimizes the
4 penetration of dirt into the belt circle.
(Fig. 4)
When working with thin swaths, traveling with

“oscillation” is recommended. (Convey swaths always
approx. 15 m (590’’) to the right and left into the baling
chamber. At the start of the bale at shorter distances.)
Monitor the baling pressure on pressure gauge (M)
while baling.
(Fig. 2, 5)
800138
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Side indicator
(right-left indication, optional)
Side indicator (F) in the control box consists of green,
yellow and red control lights.
Control lights:
gn (green) = even filling
y (yellow) = single side filling
r (red) = extremely single side filling
If control lights (1 to 4) on left-hand side light up, drive
to the left.
If control lights (1 to 4) on right-hand side light up, drive
to the right.
Reset:
The reset button (R1) changes the »0-position« in
accordance with the bale shape. This is particularly
necessary with changing swaths.
»0-position« = green (gn) control light in the middle.
If, e.g. the green (1) and yellow control lights (2) light
up with perfect bale shapes, reset the »0-position« by
pressing the reset button (R1).
When pressing reset button (R1) all control lights light
up for a few seconds.
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The green control light (0) lights permanently. With
single side filling this light indicates the distance from
the »0-postion«.
Correction of reset entry:
If reset button (R1) was pressed by accident in case of
single side formed bales, it must first of be pressed
again.
With uniform bale shape (during baling indicated by
the levers on the mechanism for the travel direction
indicator) reset button (R1) can be pressed again.
(Fig. 6, 7, 8)
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Automatic wrapping
Note!
If control light (K) lights up or flashes rapidly

after starting round baler operation, the round
baler is not ready for automatic wrapping.
The cause of this status must be eliminated before

wrapping.
Possible causes:
Lamp flashes - Twine guide slide.
Twine wrapping not in initial state.
- Bale diameter reached.
Lamp lights up - Tailgate open.
- Tailgate not locked.
Tying delay
Delay function
The Control Terminals on Variant 260 and Variant 280
are delivered with a program to adjust the time
between start of tying and audible signal for completed
bale. This is referred to as a delay.
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Twine wrapping: Setting the delay

– Press push button (A) to switch on the Control
Terminal.
– Press button (L) to select twine wrapping.
– Press push button (A) to switch off the Control
Terminal.
– Press buttons «Manual Tying» (G) and «Tying
Delay» (E) together.
– Switch on the Control Terminal and keep buttons
(G) and (E) depressed: Stop sign (S) lights up and
stop signal (H) sounds.
– Hold buttons (G) and (E) depressed for 0 to 4
seconds. This time determines the time interval
between start of tying (twine entering into bale
material) and audible signal „bale completed“.
– Switch Control Terminal off and on again to accept
new settings.
(Fig. 9)
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Note!
If buttons (G) and (E) are held depressed for

more than 4 seconds, the Control Terminal will
return to normal operation.
Net wrapping: Setting the delay

– Press push button (A) to switch on the Control
Terminal.
– Press button (P) to select net wrapping.
– Press push button (A) to switch off the Control
Terminal.
– Press buttons «Manual Tying» (G) and «Tying
Delay» (E) together.
– Switch on the Control Terminal and keep buttons
(G) and (E) depressed: Stop sign (S) lights up and
stop signal (H) sounds.
– Hold buttons (G) and (E) depressed for 0 to 10
seconds. This time determines the time interval
between the audible signal «bale completed» and
start of wrapping process.
– Switch Control Terminal off and on again to accept
new settings.
(Fig. 9)
Note!
If buttons (G) and (E) are held depressed for

more than 10 seconds, the Control Terminal will
return to normal operation.
Note!
If the delay has been set to a value higher than

10 seconds automatic tying is no longer active.
The system will only work with manual tying.
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Wrapping and ejection of bales

When the specified bale diameter is reached, the
electrically operated magnetic clutch (M1) is
automatically activated and the wrapping process
started.
When magnetic clutch (M1) is switched on, lever (B) is
turned to the left. This pulls the net or twine guide plate
(C) up against the belts and, in twine wrapping mode,
the twine brake is released.
Stop sign (S) lights up and signal horn (H) sounds.
Stop sign (S) goes out after 5 seconds.
When using the twine wrapping system, magnetic
clutch (M1) is deactivated and magnetic clutch (M2)
activated.
Twine guide slide (F) for twine wrapping is driven by
magnetic clutch (M2).
(Fig. 9, 10, 11, 12)
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The tractor must now be stopped within the time delay

until the start of wrapping.
Wrapping twine or net are then picked up and pulled in
by the rotating bale.
Once the tying process is completed both fault
message control light (K) and control light (J) at the
front of the round baler light up.
With twine wrapping the end of the wrapping process
can also be noticed by stopping of the twine guide
slide.
11 With net wrapping the end of the wrapping process

can additionally be noticed by stopping of the net roll
or audibly when the blade cuts the net.
(Fig. 2, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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Bale ejection:
Tailgate is opened by operation of the tractor mounted
hydraulic control valve.
Note!
The tailgate must be opened quickly and in one

go to avoid contact between bales and tailgate
or flat belt resp. in order to prevent the bales
from being damaged, if necessary connect the
hydraulic hoses to the tractor control unit in a
way, that the lever on the control unit cannot not
be accidently pulled to floating position when
opening the tailgate.
The bale leaves the baling chamber via the bale

ejector (ramp).
When the ramp is pressed down by the bale, the stop
sign in control box (S) flashes and signal horn (A)
sounds.
Once the bale has left the ramp, both the stop sign in
control box (S) and signal horn (A) go out.
Tailgate is closed by operation of the tractor mounted
hydraulic control valve.
13 After closing the tailgate (can be audibly recognized),
“fault” control light (K) will go out.
The next bale can be pressed.
(Fig. 13)
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Operation
Placement of bales
Danger!
On slopes place bales so that they will not

move.
Output of bales without bale ejector

Before laying the bale down back the round baler up
approx. 5 m (196.8’’). This is necessary to prevent the
tailgate from closing on top of the bale and to ensure
that no baling material is picked up when restarting
with the tailgate not completely closed.
Bale counter
Bale counter (Z) shows the number of pressed round
bales. This system counts completely finished bales.
Press reset button (R2) to reset the indicated bale
quantity to “0”.
Round baler with net wrapping
Press push button (2) on control box to activate net
wrapping. The status display (light) (7) confirms the
selection “net wrapping”.
Round baler with twine and net wrapping
Balers with twine and net wrapping are factory-set to
twine wrapping by default.
To change from twine to net wrapping and vice-versa:
– Adjust drive
(see chapter “Setting up the baler”) and
– press push button (1 or 2) on the control box to
activate net or twine wrapping.
The status display (light) (7 or 8) shows the active
wrapping mode.
Round baler with twine wrapping
Press push button (1) on control box to activate twine
wrapping. The status display (light) (8) confirms the
selection “twine wrapping”.
Note!
When initiating the wrapping process make sure

that both twine ends are drawn in. If only one
14 twine end is drawn in run the wrapping process
to the end and press push button (5) to restart.
(Fig. 14)
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Manual overload of automatic wrapping

Triggering early wrapping
This process is used if, e.g. there is not enough
material for the last bale at the end of the swath.
Early wrapping can be initiated by pressing push
button (5) up to just before the start of automatic
wrapping (twine or net).
Delaying the wrapping process:

This method is applied if e.g. the end of the swath can
be reached by this delay.
Early wrapping can be initiated by pressing push
button (6) up to just before the start of automatic
wrapping (twine or net).
Wrapping will then automatically start when releasing
push button (6).
If the wrapping process is not automatically started by
delaying the wrapping process, the baling chamber is
not yet completely filled.
In this case the baling chamber must be filled further or
the wrapping process must be triggered earlier.
(Fig. 15)
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Operation
Cutting device (ROTO CUT)

Slewing the blades in
1. Actuate push button (3). The light (9) confirms the
selection.
2. Raise the pick-up completely with the tractor
hydraulics. All blades are slewed in by the
hydraulic cylinders. The pick-up can then be
lowered again.
Slewing the blades out

1. Actuate push button (4). The light (10) confirms
the selection.
2. Lower the pick-up completely with the tractor
hydraulics. All blades are slewed out by the
hydraulic cylinders. The pick-up can then be
raised again.
Note!
The blades initially remain in slewed-in position.

The taken in baling material forces the blades
back.
16 (Fig. 16)
Adjusting the volume of the audible warning signal

Procedure:
1. Pull end cap (E) off the control box.
2. Use a screwdriver to turn the screw of
potentiometer (P).
To increase the volume: turn cw.
To reduce the volume: turn ccw.
(Fig. 17, 18)
17
18
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Operation
BLOCKAGE OF THE ROUND BALER

Cam clutch – propeller shaft
In case of an overload condition of the round baler or a
blockage of the rotor, the cam clutch (N) will switch the
drive off.
If the cam clutch responds, proceed as follows:
1. Switch the power take-off shaft off (the cam clutch
will then engage positively).
2. Swash the knives of the cutting facility
1 (VARIANT 260/280 RC) out (see page 9.1.10).
3. Switch the power take-off shaft on again and
couple again at low speed.
Note!
If the cam clutch responds again immediately,

switch the power take-off shaft off and repeat
this procedure if necessary.
Danger!
Shut the tractor down and turn the ignition

switch off. When clearing by hand wear
gloves – danger of injuring!
Inspect the round baler for foreign obstacles and

remove them if necessary.
On VARIANT 260/280 RC swash the knives back in
(see page 9.1.10).
(Fig. 1)
Rotor reversing facility

(VARIANT 260/280 / 260/280 RC)
If a blockage needs to be cleared, the rotor can be
turned back manually with lever (H).
(Fig. 2)
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Operation
Procedure:
1. Switch the propeller shaft off.
2. Open the side flap.
3. Shift lever (A) of the 3-way ball valve (V) forward.
This decouples the rotor from the machine drive.
(VARIANT 260/280 RC) out.
(Fig. 3)
5. Set the control valve on the tractor to “open

tailgate” so that the rotor cut-off coupling (Q)
moves out.
Attention!
In order to avoid leaks in the 3-way ball valve

(V) set the control valve only once to position
“open tailgate”. Do not operate to and fro
several times.
4 6. Shut the tractor down and pull the ignition switch

off.
7. Remove lever (H) from the tensioning arm tube.
8. Push the lever onto shaft (W) against the end
stop.
Danger!
Danger of injury by lever (H) slipping off.
9. Remove the blockage through the front by

clockwise turning with lever (H).
10. Remove pressed material or foreign bodies.
Danger!
When clearing by hand wear gloves -

danger of injuring!
11. Pull lever (H) off shaft (W), push it into the
clamping arm tube and lock it.
12. Closing the side door.
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13. Start the tractor engine.

14. Set the control valve on the tractor to “close
tailgate” so that the rotor cut-off coupling (Q)
moves in.
15. Set lever (A) of the 3-way ball valve (V) to upright
position.
16. Set the control valve once again to position “close
tailgate”.
(VARIANT 260/280 RC) in.
5 18. Engage the propshaft at low speed.
(Fig. 4, 5)
Note!
When the bale has reached a sufficient size,

you may alternatively proceed as follows if the
rotor is blocked:
1. Switch the propshaft off.
2. Shift lever (A) of the 3-way ball valve (V)
forward. This decouples the rotor from the
machine drive.
3. Start the propshaft.
4. Initiate a tying process.
5. Eject the bale.
6. Close the tailgate.
7. Switch the propshaft off.
8. Set lever (A) of the 3-way ball valve (V) to
upright position.
9. Engage the propshaft again at low speed to
remove the blockage of the rotor.
10. Continue pressing when the rotor is free. If
the blockage cannot be cleared, proceed as
described on page 9.2.1.
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Operation
FAULT, CAUSE OR REMEDY
Fault Cause or remedy
Control light (K) in the control box lights/flashes The reasons must be eliminated before wrapping:
(see page 9.1.7). Possible causes:
Lamp flashes
1. Twine guide slide
Twine wrapping not in home position.
2. Bale diameter reached.
Lamp lights
1. Tailgate open.
2. Tailgate not locked.
Twine wrapping
When the set bale diameter is reached the twine 1. The round baler has not been set for twine
wrapping does not start automatically. wrapping on the control box.
2. Electric power supply for the baler defective.
Check lines, plug connections and 25 A fuses.
3. The switch on the bale diameter adjustment is
out of function. Check switch, lines and
mechanical control.
4. Magnetic coupling or connection defective. The
magnetic coupling can be tested by switching it
on manually on the control box.
5. The switch on the top left-hand side of the
tailgate is jammed. Check the switch function, if
necessary change the switch.
Twine wrapping starts automatically and 1. Tailgate is not completely closed.

magnetic coupling remains activated. The red 2. The switch on the top left-hand side of the
light and the buzzer in the control box are not tailgate is not closed or defective. Readjust the
activated after 5 seconds. switch. When the tailgate is closed the switch
must be pressed and closed, replace the switch
if necessary. Check plug.
Wrapping twine tension too loose. 1. The magnetic coupling remains activated, see
above. Check twine tying switch.
2. The knife did not cut. Knife blunt or corroded,
change if necessary.
Caution, danger of injury!
3. Check twine brake.
Twine wrapping continues although 1. The magnetic coupling remains activated, see
knife is folded in. above. Check twine tying switch.
2. The knife did not cut.
Knife blunt or corroded.
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Wrapping twine is not drawn in when starting 1. Rubber twine drawing roller dirty.
wrapping. Clean.
2. Brake is not released. Levers on the belt drive
jammed. Rope torn or rope clamp stop
loosened.
Tearing of wrapping twines. 1. Twine break too strong. Loosen the springs.
2. Wrapping twines in the yarn box entangled.
Position the twine rolls with the inscriptions
facing upwards. Before threading twine return
the twine guide slide to start position. For this
purpose operate the crank drive until the knife
is located at the back.
Caution, danger of injury!
3. Wrapping can only be started with the
pushbutton (control box) when the switch at the
top left-hand side of the tailgate has been
pressed, i.e. the tailgate is closed. Hold the
start button for 5 seconds.
Twine slide is pulled at the same place to and fro 1. The disc brake on the chain drive at the front
by the twines. left-hand side is not strong enough.
Tighten the springs (1 turn is sufficient).
Distance of the outer twines to the outer edge of 1. Adjust the lateral twine limitation towards the
the bale too big; or twines slip off at the sides. outside or inside.
Net wrapping
The net wrapping does not start automatically 1. The round baler has not been set for net
when the specified bale diameter is reached. wrapping on the control box.
2. No home position when starting (control light
(K) in control box).
When the adjusted bale diameter is reached the 1. Check the bale ejector sensor. If necessary,
stop signs appear but there is no audible signal. check the power supply lines and the 25 A
fuse. If red light and buzzer are o.k., switch or
switch control on diameter adjustment
defective.
The net wrapping process does not start. 1. Magnetic coupling or electric power supply
defective.
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The net is not conveyed into the baling chamber 1. Knife is not in front position.
and winds up around the rubber or steel roller. 2. Tailgate was not opened wide enough.
3. Excessive stroke at the knife holding hook not
big enough. Adjust the hexagon nut on the
pressure rod so that the hook has 5 mm (0.20’’)
excess stroke at the control roller when the
tailgate is completely open.
4. Hook or control linkage jammed. Check the
spring tension on the steel pressing roller.
5. Rubber or steel roller dirty or damaged.
6. The steel roller may apply excessive pressure
against the rubber roller over night, so that the
net sticks to the rubber roller.
Pull the net approx. 2 cm (0.79’’) out and off the
rubber roller.
Net breaks when starting wrapping. 1. Adjustment of braking bracket too strong.
Net slips on the rubber-coated roller. 1. V-belt deflector lever jammed.

2. Trough for net roll corroded or dirty.
3. Spring on net roll brake excessively tensioned.
Adjustment at front right-hand side. Adjustment
at front right and left.
4. Rubber roller dirty.
Net winds up on steel roller. 1. Steel roller dirty or damaged.
Net too loose on bale. 1. Tension spring on net brake insufficiently

tensioned.
2. The number of net windings set is insufficient.
3. Poor net quality.
Number of net windings on bale too low. 1. Hook on knife jammed.

2. The number is incorrect = change number of
net windings.
Net is not cut. 1. Net incorrectly inserted.

2. Knife protection bar has not been removed.
3. Knife jammed or corroded.
4. Net tension not high enough. Tighten front
right-hand spring.
5. Blades have not been retracted.
6. Tighten and clean the catch wheel.
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Net on bale damaged. 1. When loading insert the fork of the forklift truck
only into the front face of the bale.
Avoid pushing of the bales on the ground. Use
suitable bale grippers!
2. Check bale ejector for damage.
Repair damage, remove possible burrs.
3. The rotor clutch does not decouple correctly.
Lubricate the rotor coupling or check spring
adjustment.
4. Tailgate touches bale, because opening speed
is too slow.
The control light “fault indication” in the control 1. Voltage supply not correct.
box does not light up when the tailgate hooks are 2. Switch on tailgate hook defective or operation
open. not possible.
3. Cable or light bulb defective.
Shear pin or cam clutch responds too frequently. 1. Reduce baling pressure.
2. Reduce travel speed.
Erratic performance of machine. 1. Reduce baling pressure.

2. Enlarge soft core.
3. Single side filling.
Net is damaged by rotor. 1. Lubricate rotor clutch every day, adjustment

see 11.3.7
Rotor blocked. 1. Poor and uneven shape of swath.

2. Swash out blades.
3. Switch on PTO-shaft carefully at low speed.
4. For reversing of rotor, disconnect rotor and
baling chamber hydraulically by operating the
3-way-valve and with PU lowered.
• Turn rotor manually slightly back.
• Tie bale and re-engage the rotor coupling.
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After use
After use
After use
UNHITCHING THE BALER

Wheel chock
Danger!
Before unhitching the baler place wheel

chocks in front of the wheels.
Take wheels chock (U) out of the bracket on the right

and left hand side doors and place them behind the
1 wheels to stop the baler from rolling.
(Fig. 1, 2)
2
Parking support
Danger!
Always position the parking support correctly

before unhitching the round baler (stability).
Be careful when operating the parking
support – risk of squashing!
Remove the linch pin, pull out bolt (B) and extend
parking support (A) to the front.
3
Note!
After turning parking support (A) slide down

locking clamp (C) for crank handle (W).
(Fig. 3, 4)
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After use
Turn the parking support for 180 degrees and push it

back in so that the bolt can be reinserted.
Secure the bolt with the linch pin.
Use crank handle (W) to load the parking support until
the towing eye on the towing hitch of the tractor is free.
(Fig. 5)
Control box
Take control box (D) out of bracket (A).
Pull the 13-pin plug (13) of the connecting cable out of
the socket on the platform and store the control box in
the twine box.
(Fig. 6, 8)
Hydraulic hoses and electrical wiring

Disconnect hydraulic hoses (1 and 2) from the tractor
and close the coupling ports with the dust caps.
Attention!
Always pull the pressure line out after a

pressure failure.
Pull 2-pin (3) and the 7-pin plugs (7) out of the platform
sockets.
7
(Fig. 7, 8)
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After use
Insert hydraulic hoses through the slot in the platform.

(Fig. 9)
Propshaft
Pull the propshaft off the tractor.
On machines with towing hitch suspend the propshaft
with chain (K).
(Fig. 10)
10
On machines with trailer coupling ring store the

propshaft on the support (S) provided for this purpose.
Unhitch the round baler from the tractor by pulling out
the coupling bolt.
Attention!
Stop moving the baler. Movements may

cause damage to the parking support. Raise
the parking support to manoeuvre the baler.
11
(Fig. 11)
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After use
Gauge wheels
If necessary disassemble the gauge wheels from the
pickup.
Slide carrier arm (R) into the receptacle on the side
part.
Slide bar (L) across the pin and secure it with the
spring pin.
(Fig. 12)
12
Cleaning of dirt
Clean plate (A) every day, to avoid accumulations of
stalk residuals and dirt.
(Fig. 13)
13
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11
Maintenance
Maintenance
Maintenance
IMPORTANT NOTES ON MAINTENANCE

General notes on maintenance
General notes
Danger!
Repairs, maintenance and cleaning work as

well as the rectification of functional faults
must generally be performed with the power
take-off shaft switched off and the tractor
engine shut down – remove the ignition key!
Safety lock for tailgate

Danger!
When working on the opened tailgate and

inside the baling chamber lock the tailgate
with the safety lock.
Wheels / tires
Danger!
Repair work on tires and wheels must only

be performed by qualified personnel and the
use of appropriate assembly tools!
With a too high tire pressure there is danger
of bursting!
☞ The specified tire pressure, see technical
data, must be complied with.
☞ Do not stand next to the tire when
inflating!
☞ Check the air pressure at regular intervals!
When working on the wheels make sure that
the round baler is safely parked and secured
against rolling (wheel chocks).
When working under the jacked-up round
baler no persons should be on the machine.
Ensure sufficient load bearing capacity of the
lifting equipment.
Whenever assembling wheels retighten wheel nuts or

bolts after the first 10 operating hours, then check for
tightness every 50 operating hours. Tightening torques
see Technical Data.
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Maintenance
Belts V-belts must always be correctly tensioned.

Oil-contaminated V-belts may be cleaned with a
cleansing fluid. Do not use benzine or similar
substances.
Correct chain tension Steel roller chains are correctly tensioned when the
empty section of the chain can be depressed in the
middle between the sprockets by thumb pressure by
approx. 2 % of the respective axle distance, whereby
the loaded section of the chain shall carry a light load.
With new chains check the tension more frequently.
Chain that have stretched over the course of time can
be shortened by taking out a double link.
Hydraulic system
Danger!
Always depressurize the hydraulic tailgate

cylinders before starting to work on the
hydraulic system.
The hydraulic system is under high pressure.
Fluids emerging under high pressure (fuel,
hydraulic oil etc) can penetrate the skin and
cause severe injury. In case of an injury
consult a doctor immediately since this may
cause severe infections.
☞ When searching for leaks use appropriate
means because of the risk of injury.
☞ When working on the hydraulic system
shut the engine down, pull the ignition key
out and secure the machine against rolling
(parking brake, wheel chocks)!
☞ Check hydraulic hoses at regular intervals
and replace them if damaged or aged!
Replacement hoses must comply with the
technical requirements of the equipment
manufacturer.
Environment!
Catch running-out hydraulic oil and dispose of
environmentally together with the used oil filter.
Repairs in the hydraulic system must only be

performed by CLAAS expert workshops.
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Maintenance
Lubrication Observe the specified oil change intervals and oil

types for the transmissions. Use only high quality
brand lubrication grease, e.g. multi-purpose grease
Shell Retinax A EP 2 to lubricate the machine.
Before the lubrication process clean all grease nipples
from dirt. Lubricate in regular intervals according to the
lubrication plan.
Environment!
Store lubricants in suitable vessels and ensure
appropriate waste disposal.
Cutting device
Danger!
There is always a risk of injury when working

on the cutting facility! Wear gloves.
Blunt knives cause an unnecessarily high fuel

consumption.
Safety devices / spare parts

Danger!
After the completion of maintenance wok

re-establish the function of all safety devices.
If safety devices are subject to
wear, these must be checked at regular
intervals and replaced in due time.
Spare parts must at least meet the technical
requirements specified by the equipment
manufacturer. This is guaranteed e.g. when
using original spare parts.
Eccentricity
Attention!
Unstable running of the round baler causes

material fatigue and fractures.
☞ Deposits of dirt in rotating parts of the
machine, particularly in the cutting and
conveyor rotor must be thoroughly
removed at regular intervals.
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Maintenance
Welding work When performing electric welding work on the round

baler proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect cable connections to the tractor.
2. Disconnect plug connections to the control box.
3. Pull all modules out.
4. Always fasten the ground clamp of the welding
unit in the immediate vicinity of the welding
location.
Bolts Check all bolts for tightness, retighten if necessary.
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Maintenance
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICANT TABLES

Maintenance tables
Maintenance work Maintenance times
after the first all
before beginning
operating hours
of the harvest
10-15 50 250 50 100
as required
annually =
every 500
see page
operating hours operating hours
daily
Angular gear
– Check oil level ________________________________________ ● __________________________ ● __________________11.3.1
– Oil change ____________________________________________________________ ● ____________________ ● _______11.3.1
Hydraulic oil filter

– Change the filter insert _________________________________________________________ ● ______________ ● _______11.3.8
Drive chains
– Check tension, adjust if necessary ____________________________________ ● ______________ ●
Tailgate
– Check distance between scraper and belt
on the bottom roll and adjust it __________________________________________________________________________ ●
– Check the flat belts __________________________________________________________________ ●
– Check tension of tailgate chain, adjust if necessary_______________________ ●
Wheels and tires

– Check wheel hub clearance, adjust if necessary _______________________________ ● ______________ ● ________ ●
– Check the condition of wheels and tires __________________________________________________ ●
– Check the tire pressure acc. to specification
(Atmospheric pressure see “Technical Data“) ______________________ with initial start-up _______ ● ______________ ●
Bolts
– Tighten the wheel nuts
(Tightening torques see “Technical Data“) ___________________ ● ________ ● ______________ ●
– Check fastening bolts for towing hitch and draw bar,
retighten if necessary (Tightening torques see “Technical Data“) ____________ ● ______________ ●
Clean round baler, especially the wrapping facilities,

from dirt and straw________________________________________________ ●
Lubrication points see “Lubrication chart”
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Maintenance
Lubricant table
Change
Component Type of lubricant Filling capacity SAE-class Inspection
intervals
Transmission
Angular gear Hypoid gear oil acc. 540 rpm 90 see

to (MIL-L-2105B) = 1.75 l Maintenance
API-GL-5-90 (0.5 US gal) tables
1000 rpm
= 2.0 l
(0.53 US gal)
Automatic chain biodegradable

lubrication chain lubrication oil
“CLAAS
Rollenkettenöl Bio
HEES 46”
147 457.0 = 5L
(1.32 US gal)
147 456.0 = 20L
(5.28 US gal)
The lubricants listed hereunder are also available from the spare parts sales department of CLAAS.
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Maintenance
Maintenance
DRIVES
Shear pin main drive
The main drive is protected by shear pin (T) (or by a
cam clutch).
If sheared off, only use a pin of identical quality (see
»Technical Data«).
(Fig. 1)
Shear pin pick-up drive

Pick-up and augers are protected by shear pin (U).
If sheared off, only use a pin of identical quality (see
»Technical Data«).
For changing remove the left-hand support wheel and
the rear half of the safety hood.
(Fig. 2)
Mitre gear
For lubrication of the mitre gear use only hypoid gear
oil SAE 90 acc. to (MIL-L-2105) API-GL-5-90.
Oil filling capacity:

Gear input speed 540 rpm.
The oil quantity is 1.75 litres (0.46 US gal).
Oil filling capacity:

3
Gear input speed 1000 rpm.
The oil quantity is 2.0 litres (0.53 US gal).
(Fig. 3, 4)
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Maintenance
For initial start-up or after a major repair on the gear

perform the first oil change after 50 operating hours,
then every 500 operating hours or annually.
E = Oil filler plug with oil dipstick and breather
K = Oil level inspection plug
A = Oil drain plug
Environment!
Dispose of old oil environmentally
Oil level inspection:

Park the baler horizontally to check the oil level. The
gear oil must reach dipstick mark (E).
(Fig. 3, 4)
Tightening the drive chains

The tension of all chains must be checked after the
first 10 operating hours.
A regular further inspection of the chain tension is
required.
Steel roller chains are correctly tensioned when the
empty section of the chain can be depressed in the
middle between the sprockets by thumb pressure by
approx. 2 % of the respective axle distance, whereby
the loaded section of the chain shall carry a light load.
5 Example:
Center distance 500 mm (19.7’’) x 2 % = 10 mm (0.4’’)
Tightening the pick-up drive chain

Remove the gauge wheel.
Remove lubrication line (A) and both guards (B and C).
Loosen clamping bolt (E).
Press tensioning block (D) against the chain and
retighten clamping screw (E) at the same time.
Reinstall guards (B and C) and lubrication line (A).
(Fig. 5, 6)
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Maintenance
Tensioning the drive chain for the feed auger

Remove the gauge wheel.
Remove lubrication line (K) and guard (G).
(Fig. 7)
Loosen clamping bolt (J).

Press tensioning block (H) against the chain and
retighten clamping screw (J) at the same time.
Reinstall guard (G) and lubrication line.
(Fig. 8)
Adjusting the pressure springs for the pressing

roller
Adjust springs (F) to a spring length (Y) of 45 mm
(1.77’’). Adjust the springs on both sides.
(Fig. 9)
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Maintenance
Adjusting the clamping device for the net blade

Open the tailgate completely.
Adjust hexagon nut (M) so that hook (H) drops behind
control roller (R) with an excess stroke of at least
5 mm (0.025’’).
(Fig. 10, 11)
10
11
Adjusting the disc brake

For adjustment loosen the counter nuts. Adjust
pressure springs (D) to a spring length (X) of 40 mm
(1.57’’).
Retighten the counter nuts after adjustment.
(Fig. 12)
12
Tightening the chain drive tension springs (belts

and rotor)
Tighten the tension spring so that measurement (Y)
between inner edge of spring eyelet and spring insert
is 540 mm (21.2’’).
(Fig. 13)
13
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Maintenance

Tightening the chain drive tension springs in the
tailgate
Tighten the tension spring so that measurement (Z)
from one end of the tension spring to the other end is
220 mm (8.7’’).
(Fig. 14)
VARIANT 260 / VARIANT 280 from machine serial no.
73002217
Tighten the tension spring so that measurement (Z)
14 from one end of the tension spring to the other end is
VARIANT 260 / VARIANT 280 380+2 mm (see sticker).
(Fig. 15)
15
Adjusting the tension springs for top tensioning

arm
Tighten the tension spring so that measurement (A)
is 700 ± 5 mm (27.6 ± 0.19’’).
Tighten the bottom tension spring so that
measurement (B) between inner edge of spring eyelet
and spring insert is 800 ± 5 mm (31.5 ± 0.19’’).
(Fig. 16)
16
Adjusting the tension springs for bottom

tensioning arm
Tighten the bottom tension spring so that
measurement (C) between inner edge of spring eyelet
and spring insert is 570 ± 5 mm (22.4 ± 0.19’’).
(Fig. 17)
17
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Maintenance
Tightening the tension spring for the net roll brake

bow
from middle of eyelet to middle of eyelet of the
turnbuckle is 200 mm (8’’).
Note!
Due to different friction values of various net

qualities, the adjustment must be adapted.
18
(Fig. 18)
Adjusting the spring cylinder for freewheeling
drive
Adjusting spring cylinder (F):
After slackening counter (K) adjust cylinder tube (R) so
that spring length (X) is 170 mm (6.7’’) for
VARIANT 260 and 140 mm (5.5’’) for VARIANT 280
after tightening the counter nut.
(Fig. 19)
19
Adjusting the bale ejector tension springs

is 400 mm (15.7’’).
(Fig. 20, 21)
20
21
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Maintenance
Adjusting the linkage to the bale ejector limit

switch
Adjust linkage (G) so that the stop sign on the control
box flashes and the warning buzzer sounds when a
distance of less than 150 – 200 mm (5.9 – 7.9’’)
between end of the ramp and ground is reached.
Once the bale has left the ramp, stop sign and warning
buzzer must go out.
(Fig. 22)
22
Drive brake for twine wrapping

Adjust the spring length so that the nuts are flush with
the ends of the bolts (truss head bolts M 8 x 50).
Spring length (X) is 28 mm (1.1’’) (with V-belt
installed).
(Fig. 23)
23
Adjusting the pressure springs on shut-off

coupling
Adjust springs (F) so that spring length (X) is
68 ± 1 mm (2.7 ± 0.039’’).
(Fig. 24)
24
Adjusting the friction clutch pressure springs

(ratchet wheel)
(Net wrapping)
Adjust springs (F) to a length (X) of 38 ± 1 mm
(1.5 ± 0.039’’).
(Fig. 25)
25
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Maintenance
Adjusting the twine tensioner

Adjust the springs to a length (X) of 55 mm (2.2’’).
(Fig. 26)
26
Settings of the inductive sensors
Inductive sensor „maximum ball diameter“
– Opening the rear door.
– Move the safety lever to the safety position to
A
loosen the belts.
– Lift the supporting legs to the maximum stop by
C
using the hydraulic system of the tractor.
B – Adjust the sensor (A) to the middle of the slot of

the carrier (B).
– Adjust the contact angle (C) so that the distance
between de contact angle (C) and the sensor (A)
27 is 2…4 mm.
– Adjust the position of the sensor (A) in the slot of
the carrier (B) so that the contact angle (C) covers
approx. 75% of the sensor's surface.
(Fig. 27)
Inductive sensor „closed door“

H
– Closing the rear door.
– Adjust the height of the angle (F) by using the
F slots (G). The distance between the top of the
welded distance piece (E) and the angle (F) must
be approx. 3 mm.
E – Tighten the nut (H), so that, when the door is
G closed, the rear door and the contact stop (D) are
D in contact
(Fig. 28)
28
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Maintenance
Hydraulic oil filter

(Machines with filter system)
Change paper filter element:
Danger!
Always depressurize the hydraulic system

before opening the filter housing.
Environment!
29
Catch running-out hydraulic oil and dispose of
environmentally together with the used filter element.
Note!
For reasons of clarity the twine box has been

removed in illustration 27.
Unscrew the bottom part of housing (1) to change filter

element (3).
Clean housing and replace damaged seals. Change
paper filter element (3) once every year or every 500
operating hours.
Screw the filter housing tightly back on.
Use only original filters!
Hydraulic oil filter dismantled:
1 Bottom part of filter housing
2 O-ring
3 Filter element
4 Bottom part of filter housing
5 Seal
6 Screw plug
7 O-ring
8 Backing ring
(Fig. 29, 30)
30
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Maintenance
up to serial-no. 73000904
Automatic chain lubrication
Note!
Fill up lubricant in tank (T) after approx. 150

bales (up to serial-no. 73000904).
Top up lubricant in tank (D) after approx. 300
bales (VARIANT 260 and VARIANT 280 from
serial-no. 73000905).
31
Attention!
Do not run the oil tank empty – excessive

wear on chains.
Open the right-hand side door.

Clean tank from outside and unscrew cap (K).
Fill lubricant into tank (T or D) and reinstall the cap.
Lubricant
Environment!
32 "Only use biodegradable chain lubricating oil, such as
the synthetic "CLAAS roller chain oil Bio HEES 46",
hydraulic oil or engine oil.
CLAAS spare part-no. for 5L (1.32 US gal)-drum:

147 457.0
CLAAS spare part-no. for 20L (5.28 US gal)-drum:
147 456.0
Attention!
Do not add diesel fuel or other easily

inflammable substances.
Use only clean oil.
Rubber rollers must never come in contact
with oil or grease.
(Fig. 31, 32)
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Maintenance
33
Adjusting the Linatex guide plate

Adjust the distance between roller (W) and angle of
guide plate (L) so that measurement (A) is 17 mm
(0.67’’).
Adjust the distance between roller (W) and guide plate
(L) so that measurement (B) is 17.5 mm (0.68’’).
The belt with connector (R) needs 2 to 2.5 mm (0.08 to
0.09’’) clearance to the guide plate.
Note!
34
If soiled the cloth must be cleaned without using
any sharp objects. For disassembly pull out
spring cotter (C). Remove bolt (D) with washers
(E).
(Fig. 33, 34)
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Maintenance
Fire extinguisher (optional)

The operability of fire extinguisher (F) must be
checked at least every 2 years.
The date of manufacturing or final inspection on the
fire extinguisher is valid.
(Fig. 35)
35
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Maintenance
Maintenance
FLAT BELTS
Danger!
Always shut the tractor engine down and pull

the ignition key out before working on
tailgate and in baling chamber.
Danger!
1 When working on opened tailgate and in

baling chamber set lever (H) of the safety
lock to end position (Z).
Danger!
During work inside or under the baling

chamber no other persons must be on the
tractor, especially within reach of any control
elements for the hydraulic system.
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Maintenance
O
7
205061
2
Relieving flat belts
Please proceed as follows:
1. Activate the control box.
2. Move lever (H) of the safety lock to end position
(O).
3. Move lever (H) of the safety lock to end position
(O).
4. Operate the tractor hydraulics to actuate the
tailgate back towards “Open”.
The tailgate remains in same position and clamping
arms (O and U) are lifted.
Raise the clamping arms so that the belts are
sufficiently relieved.
Note!
The belts must not be on top of each other.

Ensure correct positioning. After completion of
maintenance work return lever (O) to end
position and close the tailgate while the machine
is running.
(Fig. 1, 2)
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Maintenance
Checking flat belts

Relieve the flat belts.
Visually check all five flat belts (F) once every week.
Note!
The endless belts are made of rubber and

fabric. They are cut to length and it is therefore
quite normal that threads (A) of fabric appear at
these edges. These must be trimmed at regular
intervals.
3
Damage to the endless belt across running

direction
If the endless belt 0836 398.1 (VARIANT 260) or
0836 399.1 (VARIANT 280) is damaged transverse to
running direction, the belt can be repaired with repair
kit part-no.: 0827 555.3 and belt connector kit part-no.:
0842 842.0, see 11.4.4.
Damage of endless belt in running direction -

smaller than 500 mm
4 If the endless belt 0836 398.1 (VARIANT 260) or 0836

399.1 (VARIANT 280) is damaged in running direction
(smaller than 500 mm), the belt can be repaired with
repair kit part-no.: 0827 555.3 and belt connector kit
part-no.: 0842 842.0 see 11.4.4.
Damage of endless belt in running direction

(VARIANT 260)
If the endless belt 0836 398.1 is damaged in running
direction (longer than 500 mm) (19.7’’), the belt may
be replaced with flat belt 0836 255.0 and a belt link
from belt connector kit part-no.: 0827 076.2.
Flat belt 0834 200.1 must be shortened to a length
L = 11280 +/-10 mm (44.4 ± 0.39’’), see 11.4.4.
Damage of endless belt in running direction

(VARIANT 280)
In case of damage to the endless belt 0836 399.1 in
direction of running (longer then 500 mm), the belt
may be replaced with flat belt 0836 255.0, see 11.4.7.
If endless belts have been repaired, make sure that

the belt links are still accurately fastened and do not
start to rip out.
(Fig. 3, 4)
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Maintenance
Relieving flat belts

Repair kit:
1. Belt link kit spare part-no. 827 076.2, consisting of
10 strips with 17 double hooks and 5 coupling
rods for 0834 200.1 (V24BS).
Belt link kit spare part-no. 0842 842.0,
consisting of 10 strips with 18 double hooks
(if necessary 5 coupling rods 0836 257.1)
for 0836 399.1 (VARIANT 280) (V24CS)
for 0836 398.1 (VARIANT 260) (V24CS)
5
Note!
On strips with 18 hooks one hook must be

pinched off.
2. Belt piece complete (hooks assembled) with a belt

length of 500 mm (19.7’’), part-no. 0827 555.3,
and coupling rod.
The repair kit is available from the CLAAS spare parts
store.
Relieve the flat belts.
If the endless flat belt is damaged, cut a piece of
510 mm (20.1’’) out of the damaged section under a
right angle.
If the belt links are torn, 250 mm (9.8’’) must be cut off
each end of the belt under a right angle.
(Fig. 5)
At the respective start of the belt the edges must be

trimmed in running direction (L) as specified:
X = 15 mm (0.59’’)
Y = 30 mm (11.8’’)
(Fig. 6)
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Maintenance
Assemble the belt links using the clamping unit (large

clamping unit including punch part-no. 0827 075.0;
small clamping unit including punch part-no.
0827 575.0). Install the belt links according to Fig. 7.
L = Running direction
Flat belts 220 mm (8.66’’) wide:
W = 15 mm (0.59’’)
Z = 18 mm (0.71’’)
Flat belts 216 mm (8.5’’) wide:
8 W = 13 mm (0.51’’)
Z = 16 mm (0.63’’)
See operating instructions for vice equipment.

(Fig. 7, 8)
N.B. punch part-no. 0836 439.0
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Maintenance
Installing flat belts

Assemble the flat belts and join them with the coupling
rods.
Note!
Assemble coupling rods with grease.
Attention!
9 Coupling rods are wear items. They should
be replaced after 2000 bales in order to
avoid breakage of the belts.
(Fig. 9)
Replacing endless belts (VARIANT 260)

If all endless belts 0836 398.1 are worn, replace them
with belt set 836 398.1. It is very important to assign a
complete belt set to one machine.
The shortest belts must be fitted on the outside and
the longer ones on the inside! A sticker stating the belt
length can be found on every belt. Set the endless
belts as specified in the "Setting endless belts"
installation instructions.
10 Replacing endless belts (VARIANT 280)

If all endless belts 0836 399.1 are worn, replace them
with belt set 836 399.1. It is very important to assign a
complete belt set to one machine.
Note!
Wedge (K) on the left hand side of the

superstructure must be removed (if present).
The shortest belts must be fitted on the outside and

the longer ones on the inside! A sticker stating the belt
length can be found on every belt. Set the endless
belts as specified in the "Setting endless belts"
installation instructions.
(Fig. 10)
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Maintenance
Belt alignment
If the belts have a tendency to move to the left (running
direction), raise the rear upper roller no. 7 at the
left-hand side and lower it on the right hand side.
If the belts move to the right, raise the roller on the
right-hand side and lower it on the left-hand side.
Adjusting roller no. 7:
Slacken fastening bolts (A) of the roller on both sides.
Turn nuts (D) on setscrew (C), on the corresponding
side, to adjust the roller.
11
Once the belts run correctly, retighten fastening
screws (A).
Check clamping arm adjustment!
(Fig. 2, 11)
Adjusting the scraper, bottom roller

Distance (X) between flat belt and scraper must be
4 mm (0.15’’), if necessary adjust with hexagon bolt
(G).
(Fig. 12)
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Maintenance
Tires
Check tight fit of wheel nuts
After the first 10 to 15 and the first 50 operating hours
check the tightness of the wheel nuts on all wheels.
Procedure:
Tighten the wheel nuts crosswise with a torque wrench
(tightening torque see “Technical Data”).
Checking wheel hub backlash
Danger!
Jack up baler and apply wheel chocks to

prevent baler from moving.
Check the wheel hub clearance after the first 50

operating hours and then every 100 operating hours.
Jack up the axle until the tires rotate freely. Apply a
lever between tires and ground and check backlash. If
backlash is noticeable, readjust backlash.
Adjusting the backlash

Procedure:
1. Remove dust cap.
2. Remove cotter pin from axle nut.
3. Tighten the wheel nut while turning the wheel until
the rotation of the wheel hub is slightly braked.
4. Turn the axle nut back (max. 30 degrees) to the
next position where the cotter pin can be inserted
into the hole.
5. Insert new cotter pin.
6. Fill some grease into the dust cap and force or
turn it into the wheel hub.
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Maintenance
Maintenance
PROPOSALS FOR WINTER STORAGE

Preparation for winter storage of the round baler after
the harvest is necessary to maintain the invested
capital for this machine over a long time. Proper and
thorough care and maintenance in combination with
the repair of worn or damaged parts will save money
and time during restarting.
1. Clean the round baler from stalk residuals and
dirt.
2. Clean all bearings externally from grease and
dust.
3. For cleaning with high pressure/steam cleaning
equipment remove the control box from the baler.
4. Lubricate all lubrication points until grease
emerges from the bearings (see lubrication chart).
Connect the round baler and run it for a short
while.
5. Clean and grease the chains.
6. Check the round baler for wear and damage and
have it repaired.
7. As a measure against drying out of the rubber
cover the tires with a tire protection lacquer.
8. Store the round baler in a dry and
weather-protected room, which is not used to
store fertilisers.
9. Jack the round baler up to relieve the tires and
adjust the specified tire pressure.
If the round baler is not jacked up, the specified
tire pressure must be increased by 1.0 bar
(14.5 psi).
10. Grease all bare parts.
11. Retract the hydraulic cylinder and grease the
piston rod.
12. Clean corroded spots and repair paint damage.
Attention!
If the round baler has to be washed down

(which should be avoided if possible), all
lubrication points must be lubricated after
washing.
Then run the baler warm for a few minutes.
Cavities such as cable ducts should not be
washed with water. Water can partly not be
removed any more from such cavities and
cause the formation of rust.
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Lubrication chart
Lubrication chart
Lubrication chart
LUBRICANTS AND NOTES
Brand lubrication grease Biodegradable chain lubrication Optional equipment

oil
Examples:
Manu- Example:
facturer Designation Manu-
facturer Designation
FINA »Marson EPL 2«
ARAL »Aralub HLP 2« CLAAS »Rollenkettenöl
FUCHS »Rendit TEP 2« BIO HEES 46«
SHELL »Retinax EP 2«
or »Alvania G3«
DEA »Glisando EP2«
AVIA »Avilup
Spezialfett EP«
FAG »Arcanol L 135 V«
SKF LGEP2
every 10 operating hours
once the year

(250 operating hours)
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Lubrication plan
Lubrication plan
1 2
204987
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Lubrication plan
204988
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Lubrication plan
4 5,6
5
800163
4 5
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Lubrication plan
1 2
204990
1 2
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Lubrication plan
204993
3 4
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Lubrication plan
4 3
800176
1 2
3 4
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Lubrication plan
5 7
800169
8 9 10 11
VARIANT 280 VARIANT 260
5 6
7 8 9
10 11
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Lubrication plan
12 13
800170
12 13
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Lubrication plan
14
800173
14
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Glossary
Glossary
Glossary
GLOSSARY
A Collecting ................................................................8.1.1
Active hydraulic system ..............................................6.1.9 Connecting hydraulic hoses .........................................7.3.2
Adjusting drive for net wrapping ....................................8.6.2 Connecting the cables ................................................7.3.1
Adjusting drive for twine wrapping .................................8.6.1 Connecting the propshaft to the baler ................... 7.2.4, 7.2.9
Adjusting number of twine windings .............................8.4.10 Control box .......................................6.1.11, 7.3.1, 10.1.2
Adjusting pick-up working height ...................................8.1.1 Coupling the propshaft to the baler ................................7.2.1
Adjusting the backlash ..............................................11.4.8 Coupling to the towing hitch .........................................7.2.8
Adjusting the bale diameter ..........................................8.3.1 Coupling to the trailer coupling ring ................................7.2.3
Adjusting the bale ejector tension springs ......................11.3.6 Cutting device ................................................. 5.1.1, 8.2.1
Adjusting the clamping device for the net blade ..............11.3.4 Cutting device (ROTO CUT) .......................................9.1.10
Adjusting the disc brake ............................................11.3.4 Cutting unit ...............................................................6.1.5
Adjusting the friction clutch pressure springs
D
(ratchet wheel) ........................................................11.3.7
Delay function ...........................................................9.1.4
Adjusting the Linatex guide plate ...............................11.3.11
Delaying the wrapping process .....................................9.1.9
Adjusting the linkage to the bale ejector limit switch .........11.3.7
Dimensions of the round baler ......................................5.1.4
Adjusting the number of net windings .............................8.4.5
Drive brake for twine wrapping ....................................11.3.7
Adjusting the pressure springs for the pressing roller .......11.3.3
Drives ...................................................................11.3.1
Adjusting the pressure springs on shut-off coupling .........11.3.7
Dummy blade holder (optional) .....................................6.1.5
Adjusting the scraper, bottom roller ..............................11.4.7
Dummy knives ..........................................................8.2.1
Adjusting the soft core diameter ....................................8.3.2
Adjusting the spring cylinder for freewheeling drive .........11.3.6 E
Adjusting the tension springs for bottom tensioning arm ...11.3.5 Electrics ..................................................................5.1.3
Adjusting the tension springs for top tensioning arm ........11.3.5 Engine maintenance ..................................... 10.1.1, 11.3.1
Adjusting the twine tensioner ......................................11.3.8
Adjusting the twine windings at the outer edges F
of the bale ..............................................................8.4.11 Fault, cause or remedy ...............................................9.3.1
Adjusting the volume of the audible warning signal ..........9.1.10 Fire extinguisher ....................................................11.3.12
Applying the V-belt brake ............................................8.6.1 Fire extinguisher (country option) ..................................6.1.9
Attach propeller shaft to the machine .............................7.3.1 Flat belts ...............................................................11.4.1
Attaching to the ball head ..........................................7.2.10 G
Automatic chain lubrication .......................... 6.1.10, 11.3.10 Greasing the towing eye ..............................................7.2.4
Automatic wrapping ...................................................9.1.4
H
B Height adjustment of pick-up ........................................8.1.1
Bale compression ......................................................5.1.2 Hitching up the baler ..................................................7.2.1
Bale counter .............................................................9.1.8 Hydraulic hoses and electrical wiring ............................10.1.2
Bale ejector ..............................................................6.1.7 Hydraulic oil filter .....................................................11.3.9
Baler adjustment under extreme silage conditions .............8.5.1 Hydraulic pressure .....................................................5.1.3
Baling chamber .........................................................6.1.6 Hydraulics ................................................................5.1.2
Baling of ensilage ......................................................8.6.2
Baling pressure adjustment ..........................................8.3.1 I
Before coupling the round baler ....................................7.2.3 Important notes on maintenance .................................11.1.1
Before transport ........................................................7.4.1 Inductive sensor „closed door“ ....................................11.3.8
Belt alignment .........................................................11.4.7 Inductive sensor „maximum ball diameter“ .....................11.3.8
Blockage of the round baler .........................................9.2.1 Inserting the net ........................................................8.4.1
Installation of belt guides .............................................8.5.1
C Installing and removing knives ...................8.2.1, 8.3.2, 8.4.2
Cam clutch – propeller shaft .........................................9.2.1 Installing dummy knife holder (optional) on
Cam clutch – propshaft ...............................................6.1.3 VARIANT ROTO CUT ................................................8.6.3
Changing to net wrapping ............................................8.6.2 Installing flat belts ....................................................11.4.6
Changing to twine wrapping .........................................8.6.1 Installing propshaft with CC-lock ...................................7.2.2
Charging the baling chamber .......................................9.1.2 Intake elements .........................................................5.1.1
Check and pay attention before starting operation .............7.1.1 Introduction ..............................................................1.1.1
Check tight fit of wheel nuts .......................................11.4.8
Checking flat belts ...................................................11.4.3 L
Checking wheel hub backlash ....................................11.4.8 Locking the knives .....................................................8.2.3
Cleaning of dirt .......................................................10.1.4 Lubricant tables .......................................................11.2.2
Lubricants and notes ................................................12.1.1
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Glossary
M Slewing the blades in ............................................... 9.1.10

Machine overview ..................................................... 6.1.1 Slewing the blades out ............................................. 9.1.10
Machine serial number ............................................... 3.3.1 Starting operation of round baler .................................. 9.1.1
Maintenance and lubricant tables ............................... 11.2.1 Steps ..................................................................... 6.1.9
Maintenance tables ................................................. 11.2.1 Storage of round bales ............................................... 6.1.7
Manual overload of automatic wrapping ......................... 9.1.9 Support wheels ........................................................ 8.1.2
Manual reversing of rotor ............................................ 6.1.8
T
Mitre gear ............................................................. 11.3.1
Tailgate opening speed .............................................. 7.3.2
N Technical data .......................................................... 5.1.1
Net wrapping .................................................. 8.4.1, 9.3.2 Tensioning the drive chain for the feed auger ................ 11.3.3
Setting the delay ................................................. 9.1.5 Threading the wrapping twine ...................................... 8.4.6
Tightening the chain drive tension springs
O (belts and rotor) ...................................................... 11.3.4
Output of bales without bale ejector .............................. 9.1.8 Tightening the chain drive tension springs in the tailgate .. 11.3.5
P Tightening the drive chains ....................................... 11.3.2
Parking support ............................................. 7.2.2, 10.1.1 Tightening the pick-up drive chain ............................... 11.3.2
Personal injury ......................................................... 4.1.1 Tightening the tension spring for the net roll brake bow .... 11.3.6
Pick up ................................................................... 6.1.4 Tires .................................................................... 11.4.8
Pick-up with support wheels ........................................ 8.1.2 Transporting baler on a public thoroughfare ...........4.1.3, 4.1.5
Placement of bales ................................................... 9.1.8 Travel lights ............................................................. 7.3.1
Placing the blades into the dummy blade holder .............. 8.2.2 Triggering early wrapping ........................................... 9.1.9
Power supply ........................................................... 7.3.1 Twine boxes ............................................................ 6.1.8
Power train .............................................................. 6.1.3 Twine wrapping ...............................................8.4.6, 9.3.1
Preparing for transport ............................................... 4.1.5 Twine wrapping:
Preparing the twine eyelet ........................................ 8.4.12 Setting the delay .................................................. 9.1.4
Pressing bales ......................................................... 8.3.1 Tying delay .............................................................. 9.1.4
Preventing the propshaft guards from rotating with Tying with three threads ........................................... 8.4.12
the drive shaft .......................................................... 7.2.7 Type plate ............................................................... 3.3.1
Proposals for winter storage ...................................... 11.5.1 U
Propshaft .............................................................. 10.1.3 Unhitching the baler ................................................ 10.1.1
Propshaft with clamping cone lock ................................ 7.2.2
W
R Wheel chock .......................................................... 10.1.1
Recommended warning lights ...................................... 4.1.5 Wheels ................................................................... 5.1.2
Releasing V-belt brake ............................................... 8.6.2 Wrapping ................................................................ 8.4.1
Relieving flat belts ................................................... 11.4.2 Wrapping and ejection of bales .................................... 9.1.6
Removal of belt guides ............................................... 8.5.1 Wrapping facility ....................................................... 5.1.2
Repairing flat belts .................................................. 11.4.4 Wrapping of bales ..................................................... 6.1.6
Required tractor hydraulics ......................................... 5.1.3
Road traffic ............................................................. 3.1.1
Rotor reversing facility ............................................... 9.2.1
Rotor shut down clutch ............................................... 6.1.7
Round baler with double twine wrapping facility ............... 9.1.8
Round baler with net wrapping ..................................... 9.1.8
Round baler with twine and net wrapping .............. 8.6.1, 9.1.8
S
Safety installations .................................................... 5.1.5
Safety precautions .................................................... 4.1.1
Safety signs ............................................................ 4.1.3
Settings of the inductive sensors ................................ 11.3.8
Shear coupling and freewheeling propshaft .................... 6.1.3
Shear pin main drive ................................................ 11.3.1
Shear pin pick-up drive ............................................ 11.3.1
Shearing screws ....................................................... 5.1.5
Shortening the propshaft ............................................ 7.2.6
Side indicator ........................................................... 9.1.3
Side indicator (optional) ............................................ 6.1.11
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In the course of technical development
CLAAS KGaA mbH is permanently active in improving
its products. CLAAS reserves the right to make
alterations which must not necessarily correspond to
the illustrations and descriptions in these operating
instructions and without incurring the obligation to alter
any machines previously delivered.
Technical data, dimensions and weights are
non-binding.
Responsibility for errors is not accepted.
Reproduction or translation of this publication, in whole
or part, is not permitted without the written consent of
CLAAS KGaA mbH.
All rights under the provision of the Copyright Law are
reserved.
CLAAS KGaA mbH
33426 HARSEWINKEL
Germany
CLAAS protects the environment.

The paper for this manual was made of 100 %
chlorine-free cellulose.
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Postfach 1163
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Tel. +49 (0)5247 12-0
www.claas.com
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VARIANT 260

VARIANT 260 ROTO CUT

INTRODUCTION These operating instructions for round balers

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1. Introduction Twine boxes .................................................................... 6.1.8

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Twine wrapping ................................................................ 8.4.6 Propshaft ....................................................................... 10.1.3

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Proposals for winter storage ................................................ 11.5.1

12. Lubrication chart

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TO BE OBSERVED ESPECIALLY In order to avoid any dangers all information in

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When ordering spare parts or if you have any technical

Poids total autorisé en charge

USINES CLAAS - FRANCE

Machine serial number

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Personal injury may result if these safety

Note! • MAKE SURE all safety shields on Baler are in

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• BE EXTRA CAREFUL to keep hands, feet and

Do not remove, install or make repairs to a

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Collision of high speed road traffic and Attention!

CLAAS OF AMERICA Inc.

Transporting baler on a public thoroughfare

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CLAAS OF AMERICA Inc.

TO SHOW TECHNICAL DETAILS OF BALER

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TRANSPORTING BALER ON A PUBLIC

When transporting the baler on a highway

Recommended warning lights

Use of flashing warning lights and turn

Preparing for transport

Always use a safety chain while transporting

Route safety chain from baler through hitch and

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Do not secure baler safety chain to drawbar.

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WHEEL BOLTS OR NUTS MUST BE RETORQUED

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