Part of the Case IH Operator Manuals.
All 346 pages of this Case IH Square Baler Operator Manual focus on one machine family: the LBX322, LBX332, LBX422, and LBX432. This is your factory reference for running and maintaining these balers correctly, covering everything from initial tractor hookup and PTO shaft phasing to field operation, knotter adjustment, and end-of-season storage. Inside, you get a full fault-finding section addressing tying failures, misties, needle problems, and bale shape issues, plus a detailed lubrication and maintenance quick reference with interval schedules, centralized greasing procedures, and a complete lubricants table covering every gearbox and hydraulic circuit. Set pick-up tine ground clearance to a minimum of 25 mm on normal ground, and keep upper twine tension between 100 and 120 N. Your machine is down and the crop isn't waiting. Search any spec by keyword, jump straight to the fault-finding section, and get back in the field.
What's Inside This Case IH LBX322, LBX332, LBX422, LBX432 Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| General | 3 | Intended Use, Product Identification, Airborne Noise Emission, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Vibration Level Information |
| Owner Assistance | 4 | Improvements and Changes, Accessories, Service Parts and Accessories, Warranty |
| Lubricants | 5 | |
| Helpful Hints | 6-18 | |
| General Information and Safety | 19-44 | Intended Use, Airborne Noise Emission, Vibration Level Information, Safety Precautions, Operating the Baler, Field Operation, Machine Maintenance, Crop Cutting |
| Controls, Instruments and Operation | 45-130 | Controls, Indicators and Gauges, Tractor Requirements, Tractor Wheel Setting, Attaching the Baler to the Tractor, PTO Shaft Phasing |
| Field and Site Operation | 131-196 | Description of Operation, Product Feeding, Crop Cutting Controls, Packer−Cutter Units, Rotor−Cutter Units, Unplugging the Rotor−Cutter System, Pre-Compression Chamber |
| Lubrication and Maintenance | 197-284 | Lubrication, Lubrication and Maintenance Quick Reference, Centralized Greasing System, Automatic Greasing System (If Installed), Remaining Conventional Grease Points |
| Fault Finding | 285-306 | Tying, Misties, Needles, Product Feeding, Drives, Bale Shape, Integrated Automatic Oiler, Bale Density Regulation |
| Vehicle Storage | 307-310 | End-Of-Season Service, Ordering Parts and/or Accessories, Pre−Season Service |
| Accessories | 311-316 | Tractor Drawbar Swivel Ball Kit, X3 Standard Work Light Kit (Dia or Configured), Revolving Flashlight, Bale Ejecting System, Printer, Vt Cable Kit |
| Specifications | 317-334 | Overall Measurements, Technical Data |
| 1st 50 Hour Service Sheets | 335-338 | Check and Adjust, As Required (Dealer Copy), As Required (Customer Copy) |
| Lubricants to Be Used | 345-346 | Centralised Greasing System, Automatic Greasing System, Main Drive Gearbox, Stuffer Drive Gearbox, Knotter Drive Gearbox, Bale Density Hydraulic Circuit |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Pick-up tines to ground clearance (minimum) | 25 mm (1.0 in) | p. 196 |
| Pick-up teeth clearance (minimum) | 30 mm (1 3/16'') | p. 136 |
| Minimum theoretical cutting length | 39 mm (1 17/32'') | p. 153 |
| Distance between knives (23 knives installed) | 39 mm (1 17/32'') | p. 153 |
| Upper twine tension | 100 to 120 N (23 to 27 lbf) | p. 254 |
| Lower twine tension | 120 to 140 N (27 to 32 lbf) | p. 254 |
| PTO shaft coupling bolt torque (M12) | 75 Nm (53 lbf ft) | p. 50 |
| PTO shaft coupling bolt torque (M14) | 120 Nm (85 lbf ft) | p. 50 |
| PTO standard speed | 1000 rpm | p. 325 |
| Maximum hydraulic pressure | 190 bar (2755 psi) | p. 325 |
| Main drive gearbox capacity | 20 litres (5.3 US gal) | p. 222 |
| Stuffer drive gearbox capacity | 3.75 litres (1 US gal) | p. 223 |
