Part of the Case IH Repair Manuals.
Need factory-level repair coverage for your Case IH SBX520–SBX550 series square balers? All 512 pages of this repair manual (OEM #87012154) dig into six systems across all four SBX variants: implement driveline, hydraulic tension, product feeding, pressing, and tying. You get the hydraulic schematic with full tension circuit routing, torque tables for both hardware and hydraulic fittings, and exploded views across every major assembly. The Tying section walks through knotter adjustments for Standard and Heavy Duty knotters alike, including the knotter trip system and bale formation sequence. Set needle-to-plunger timing at 6–19 mm and needle penetration clearance at 6–10 mm between the yoke and frame: both are factory-verified dimensions. Your baler is down and baling season won't wait. Bookmarked and keyword-searchable, this PDF opens on any device; grab your tablet, walk to the machine, and get back to work.
What's Inside This Case IH SBX520–SBX550 Repair Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | 13-46 | Standard vs. Heavy Duty Knotters, Bale and Knot Formation, Knotter Trip System Operation |
| Implement Driveline | 47-128 | Universal Joint and Power Pivot (Description and Operation), Telescoping Shaft and Tube |
| Hydraulic System | 129-154 | Hydraulic Tension System Description and Operation, Hydraulic Diagram, Hydraulic Pump, Tension System Cylinder, Door Cylinder - Model 16 X 18 Baler Only, Pickup Lift Cylinder |
| Product Feeding | 155-208 | Pickup Assembly, Pickup Fingers, Cam Follower Bearing, Tooth Bar, Tine Bar Pivot Shaft, Cam Track, Finger Discs, Bearings and Shaft Preparation |
| Pressing | 209-234 | Plunger Operation, Plunger and Knife Adjustment Specifications, Plunger and Stationary Knives, Adjustment and Replacement, Plunger and Bearing |
| Tying | 235-512 | Knotter Adjustments (Standard and Heavy Duty Knotters) |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | ||
| Wheel bolt torque | 122 - 136 N⋅m (90 - 100 ft Ibs) | p. 43 |
| Pickup Drive Belt replacement | 1.50 Hours | p. 180 |
| Pickup Drive Belt torque transmission | 265 N⋅m (2350 in. lbs) | p. 170 |
| Needle To Plunger Timing clearance | 6 - 19 mm (1/4 - 3/4″) | p. 266 |
| Needle Penetration clearance (between needle yoke and frame) | 6 - 10 mm (1/4 - 3/8″) | p. 266 |
| Pickup Drive Belt idler spring length | 284 mm (11-3/16″) | p. 170 |
| Maximum Road Speed | 32 km/hr | p. 37 |
| SBX520 | ||
| SBX520 Overall Width | 2745 mm | p. 37 |
| SBX520 Plunger Speed | 79 strokes/minute @ 540 RPM | p. 38 |
| SBX530 | ||
| SBX530 Overall Width | 2794 mm | p. 39 |
| SBX540 | ||
| SBX540 Overall Width | 3048 mm | p. 39 |
| SBX550 | ||
| SBX550 Overall Width | 3024 mm | p. 41 |
