This comprehensive guide serves as an essential companion reference to the official Gallignani 3690 manual, covering technical specifications, setup procedures, knotter adjustments, and routine maintenance. 1. Overview and Technical Specifications
Often caused by worn bill hooks, improper tension on the twine, or a misadjusted knotter cam. Consult the manual to check knotter clearances.
Uses a piston-driven ram (ram travel strokes of roughly 66/100 per minute) to compress the crop into uniform square bales. Versatility:
Check the twine tension, ensure the twine is feeding correctly, and inspect the knotter mechanism for worn parts (such as the twine disc or bill hook). Gallignani 3690 Manual
Uses a specific grade bolt (typically Grade 8.8 or as specified by the manual). Never replace this with a standard hardware bolt; a hardened bolt will fail to shear, destroying the baler gearbox if a rock or clog enters the chamber.
Two-finger packer forks with synchronized plunger stroke.
The Gallignani 3690 is a mechanical conventional (small square) baler designed for processing hay, straw, and forage. Manufactured by the historic Italian agricultural brand Gallignani (now part of the Kverneland Group), this machine is celebrated for its heavy-duty build and efficient crop throughput. Key Specifications: This comprehensive guide serves as an essential companion
Check the tension of all drive chains. Lubricate the knotter mechanism thoroughly. Inspect the pickup teeth and replace any damaged ones immediately.
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Blow off all dust, chaff, and debris using compressed air. Lubricate the knotter gears and cams using a light machine oil or specialized aerosol lubricant. Consult the manual to check knotter clearances
Features exploded diagrams for identifying specific gears, needles, and springs.
The Gallignani 3690 is a heavy-duty, conventional small square baler engineered for high productivity, dense bale formation, and mechanical reliability. Designed primarily for small to medium-sized livestock farms, it handles hay, straw, and forage with precision. Key Technical Data
Marta had found it by accident. She’d been sent to the shop by her grandmother, who wanted a single page of an old receipt copied. The bell over the door jingled as Marta stepped inside; the air smelled of ink and lemon oil. The proprietor, Signor Caruso, was a relic himself—one could almost hear the press in the rhythm of his hands as he threaded paper and told stories between tasks.
| Component | Tool needed | Procedure | Target | |-----------|-------------|-----------|--------| | Pickup height | Measuring tape | Lower until tines just clear ground | 50–70 mm above stubble | | Net start position | Crank position marker on net roller | Net should cover 1st belt pocket | 20–30 mm past edge of bale | | Net overlap | Electronic control (dip switches) | Adjust wrap turns (default 3 wraps) | 150–200 mm overlap | | Twine tension | Spring scale | Knotter needle thread tension | 1.2–1.5 kg | | Bale shape (diagonal) | Squareness check; adjust belt guide pulleys | Variance < 3% side-to-side | Bale flat faces |